New

What's new this week?

1. Actually writing a blog post.
2. Moving back home and getting a new job (start next week!).
3. Books & reading (using Goodreads more)
4. Perfume samples from Alkemia on Etsy - they smell so good.
5. Jeans from the Gap sale.
6. Flowers
7. Feeling relaxed and happy.
8. Enjoying the quiet.
9. Clearing out my room (bit by bit).
10. New bike and bike rides.

frankie x
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When it's too hot to wear makeup (but you want to)

Not that I'm complaining, but recently in England it's been pretty warm. That kind of humid heat where you definitely don't want to feel a layer of makeup on your skin. In these situations I am devised a fool proof way of incorporating makeup into my routine without it ending up smudged all over my sweaty face by the end of the day (nice image ey?).

New lipsticks for summer

I thought I would treat myself to two new lipsticks in some nice neutral everyday colours ready for the summer months. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon is a cream formulation in a lovely rosey pink colour and Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya is a sheer orangey-coral in a moisturising and glossy formula.

I picked this up in a 2 for £10 in Boots.

Have you got any new lipsticks recently? Any recommendations?

frankie x
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Alternative Father's Day ideas (that don't cost the earth...)

If you are fed up with all the stereotypical Father's Day gifts...

1. Cook him a nice meal and eat together (maybe World Cup themed if he likes football)
2. Buy him a selection of second hand books - one that he knows and loves and a choice of your own (write nice messages inside the cover)
3. Make him a playlist, or an old school mixtape/cd.
4. Watch his favourite film together and make some yummy snacks
5. Frame your favourite photo of you together/with family or make a calendar/photo book.
6. If he is an outdoorsy type - go for a walk together and collect things from your adventure as reminders
7. Go on a mini road trip together and take a picnic

Just spend some quality time together.

What are your plans?

frankie x
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My summer wishlist

Zara Lace Top // Monki Denim Shorts // Dr Bronner Organic Liquid Soap //New Look Black Floral Print Playsuit // New look sundress

I want to own a lot more lace covered things. And combine them with denim. Oh, and for it to be sunny in England.

frankie x
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2 in 1 - Blusher + Highlighter combos

Day-to-day I tend to wear either blusher or bronzer and maybe both (if I am really feeling crazy...). I don't really tend to bother with highlighting or contouring unless its a special occasion. Blushers that both add a bit of colour but also a nice glow are really up my street and I wanted to share some of my favourites with you today.

Plimsolls, Pumps, Sneakers

Whatever you want to call them, I've got my eye on these right now....

river Island gold glitter plimsolls // zara floral print plimsolls // h&m leopard print pump // h&m red sneakers // asos pineapple print plimsolls // dunlop navy lace up trainers

I can't believe I don't own a pair of plimsolls, they seem to be everywhere at the moment! Now just to chose which ones to get.

Do you own a pair? They look like they would be super comfy and practical

frankie x

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happy things

Life has been a bit mad recently. Starting a new job, commuting for 4 hours a day and finally moving house. I am now living in the big city, and to be honest, I'm a little scared! But, I'm also incredibly excited and very happy that it now only takes me about 30 mins to get to work. Relief.

Not only did I not feel I had the time to write on this blog but I also lacked the ideas and creativity. I felt very drained. That will take a while to fully come back I am sure but in the meantime I wanted to share some things that have been putting a smile on my face.

Reasons to be cheerful #8

I collection of things that have been making me happy this week.

Watching, Reading, Wearing #1

Birthday and other updates

So life has got in the way of blogging lately, It was my birthday on the weekend and I've just been pretty busy generally.

I got a new camera for my birthday so wanted to share a few snaps I had taken with it already.

Some birthday presents :) Notice a theme involving thing with cute animals on?

Loving lately

The best budget neutral eyeshadow palette?

Reasons to be cheerful #8

Weekly happies.

 1. Breakfast at Bill's. So good. // 2. SUN

Sunglasses

I don't think you can ever have too many sunglasses. Well, that is my excuse for my ever expanding collection.

My sunglasses in age order: Oldest at the bottom, newest at the top.

Quick Fix: Apivita Express Beauty Face Masks

I discovered these face masks while browsing the beauty hall of Marks and Spencer - this was one of those big Marks and Spencer with lots of different beauty brands. I had heard of Apivita before but I had never tried anything from them. After some research I have discovered they are an Greek company specializing in natural and organic products with a holistic philosophy.

Spring Picks: Jackets

Because I will never stop going on about spring...

It may be spring but in Britain that doesn't mean no rain, however I'm not sure I would mind so much if I was wearing this floral rain jacket from forever 21. I don't own a denim jacket but I am determined to get one this spring/summer, love this h&m one. Stripes are my current obsession and this monochrome stripe blazer is right up my street. A lightweight parka is a great option for a casual jacket when the weather gets a bit warmer but you still want to cover up and Leather jackets (or faux leather) are great all year round but I especially like the idea of a softer brown colour for spring.

frankie x

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Reasons to be cheerful #7

Just my usual weekly happy list.

1. Waffles last weekend

2. Trying out the Collection nude eyeshadow palette

3. Cuddles with Tigger

4. Beautiful flowers

5. New Revlon Matte balm

6. Sunset from the train

7/8. Day in leeds with the boy, this church looked really pretty in the light but it was hard to capture on my phone

Also:

It is 17degrees today! Will be going for a dog walk later to enjoy the sunshine.

Buying my favourite magazine, Oh Comely.

frankie x

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Hopes for March

If you follow my blog you may have noticed that I haven't done a weekly resolutions posts this week. I have been having doubts about these posts for a while, they felt a bit too forced, I liked the idea but keeping it up every week just seemed a bit too much. I wanted to keep the idea of having some aims and resolutions integrated into my blog but every week just wasn't working for me.

My new idea is a "hopes for..." series and I plan to do this every month. This gives me a little more flexibility of when to post and means I can be a little bit more in depth and thoughtful, if I want, or brief, if not. Don't want to put pressure on myself because then I wont enjoy doing them!

So, March. March could be a potentially big month for me. Not only do I turn 23 this month but there are a few other things on the horizon. 

My hopes are...

• Changes. There could possibly be some big (good) changes this month and I would quite like them to come to fruition (please).
• Feeling more spring like. Not only do I want for more spring weather, more spring clothes, more spring makeup, I would also like more spring feelings (how many times can I say the word spring in a sentence...). The weather may be out of my control but I would love to feel more "spring-like" in myself (if that makes any sense?).
• Read more. I got to off to a good start with my reading goals this year but have let things slip a bit in February. I aim to get back on the reading wagon this month.

I think they are the main things I am looking forward to/aiming for in March but I would love to know yours! Share them in the comments if you would like.

frankie x

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Wishful thinking

Just a few things on my wishlist. It's my birthday soon so ya know (hint hint to anyone I know reading this...).

the balm mary lou-manizer // clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brigtening Toner // Clinique superprimer colour correct redness // mint green sandals // evelyn amethyst necklace 

Can you tell I really want an amethyst necklace? This one my oh my clumsy heart is gorgeous. I've had my eye on the Clarins toner for a while and the Clinique primer is something else I really don't need... but do want. Maybe the sandals are wishful thinking at the moment but come spring I think they will be lovely. The mary lou-manizer is definitely a product inspired by essiebutton and I do love myself a shimmery highlighter. 

frankie x

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