Saturday, 17 March 2012

I'm Back!!!

Hi everyone!! I have not blogged for nearly a year now and the reason simply is that...I was too embarrassed. I'm not a slim girl anyway but I put on about 10lbs and in general felt too bad about my appearance to be able to post photos of myself on the internet. Every time I saw a picture of myself I'd get upset. Daft, I know but I have always struggled with confidence and I've been through a seriously rough patch for a while now. Anyway on a happy note I started Weight Watchers on 6th Jan 2012 and have lost 19lbs in 10 weeks. I still have another 3 stone to go to get to goal so I have a long road ahead of me but I just feel happier now I am more in control of my life and my weight.

Here's some pictures of what I wore today. It was nice and sunny earlier but now, in true Manchester fashion, it has started to pour down which will play havoc with my instant tan later!

Some of you little detectives out there may have noticed....I've changed my hair! Well spotted! Haha! I started to go blonde just before Christmas as, as much as I loved the red, I got sick of having to dye it every week and my whole bathroom being dyed pink including the vast majority of my towels, a few dressing gowns, 2 bath mats, some clothes and on one occasion my dog, Melody.

Oh and I'd also like to apologise for my terrible photography. There's rarely anyone about to take my pictures and I can't take any in nice locations because it's always raining :( Bare with me. We might have a nice day in summer that I can take a few pics!

 This dress is from a cheap shop near me. I don't even know what the shop is called. It's one of those that pops up and closes a week later when it realises how rubbish my town centre is! Haha. It was only £7 though. Bargain!
 A close of of the lace on the dress (which sold it to me) and my military boots (now caked in mud because I took Melody on a walk thinking the field was dry. It wasn't.)
 My new hair!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Eyelure individual eyelashes which I do myself. Takes me ages but this was the third time I've done them now and it's getting easier!
 Wore my trusty leather jacket from Littlewoods. I'll be gutted when this is too big for me :(
 I saw how to paint leopard nails on Super Scrimpers the other night and decided to try it as I am a bit bored of french manicures. Didn't go perfect as I had to use liquid eyeliner instead of an eyeliner pen but it's a good first attempt and I love them!
 My red lipstick by Barry M. I never used to wear lipstick as I always wore a lot of eye make-up. Now I only wear lashes so I thought I would start experimenting with lipsticks! This is my fave as it's a really bright, in your face red. 

Sunday, 31 July 2011

Forgotten Photos

Some pictures of outfits I took that I totally forgot about!!


Dress - Tesco; belt - Tesco; sandals - Topshop; jewellery - Asda; hat - ASOS











 Dress - Primark; shoes; New Look; watch - Michael Kors






Dress - Primark; shoes - Topshop

Denim on Demin

The scruffy but cool weekend look for taking the dog walking in the park. Denim on denim should be a massive fashion faux pas but for some reason it just works!!








Jeans - Dorothy Perkins; shirt - Primark; jewellery - Asda; brogues - New Look; bag - fake Louis Vuitton

Saturday, 30 July 2011

Skulls and Leather

A gorgeous sunny Saturday and I'm dressed in all black! Though I never have been one for dressing to suit the weather. I wanted an excuse to wear my new outfit and the most GORGEOUS shoes I have ever seen! The top has a leather panel at the top to match the wet look leggings. Very rock n' roll. 









Top - Littlewoods; wet look leggings - Topshop; wing earrings - Dorothy Perkins; wedges - Iron Fist.

Love Lipsy

I LOVE this dress! I had wanted it for ages then saw it in the sale and couldn't resist! This is my Friday "dress down day" at work outfit. I wanted to go for a 'punk edge' to it as well so I teamed it with my leather jacket, Bench boots and skull scarf. 


Today's hair style....









 Dress - Pixie Lott @ Lipsy; suspender tights - Henry Holland; boots - Bench; headband - Topshop; jacket - Littlewoods; scarf - River Island.




Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Tattoos

I know a lot of people aren't into tattoos but I thought I'd show you mine anyway! My mum met my step dad when I was 10 years old in a pub because he came to admire her tattoo! He is pretty much covered and used to be a punk back in the day! My parents have influenced me so much and made me the person I am today. Ok I am weird and geeky but I have never smoked, I rarely drink, I have never got in trouble, did well in school and got a good job so you may think I'd be a trouble maker but I'm really not! (This is going off people telling me I look like I'd be into fighting and drugs! Haha)


This was from when I was massively into The Lord of the Ring (part of me is still convinced that if I were to meet Elijah Wood he would instantly fall in love with me. Yeah, I know, not gonna happen. But we can all dream can't we?) The writing underneath says "Estela" which is "hope" in Elvish!

This was my first tattoo when I was 16. I had always wanted Chinese symbols (though now I have no idea why!) It says"Soul, Friendshop, Love" (hopefully!)

 This is based on the artwork "Vampire Girl" by Victoria Frances. I have been obsessed with vampires from seeing Interview with the Vampire for the first time when I was 9 years old (I was always a strange child...)

This is very fresh here and my most painful tattoo! Because of the hard skin at the side of my feet it didn't heal properly and I had to have part of it done again. I could have cried!!

They're not from a particular song, I just wanted a tattoo on my hand and thought these would look good. FYI that is NOT the best way to go about having tattoos. They really should mean something. They have just become quite a hobby for me now. 

To be honest I hate this tattoo! It started off a the 3 big stars and I thought it was too boring so I went to the tattooist and asked him to make it better. I do plan on getting it improved again soon!

My most recent tattoo. Me, my mum and my sister Kayleigh had the same one done,a ll on the back of our necks because we love each other :D

ANOTHER work outfit???

Ok, I really need to take photos of myself at the weekend sometimes but I always forget! I have a super awesome outfit I am wearing on Saturday though so I will have to make sure Dave takes some pictures of me then :) 






 Top - Topshop, Skirt - ASOS, Jacket - Tesco, Shoes - Office