Monochrome Roses

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

I'm not ashamed to say I do love finding a really good book to really get in to! I love cosy nights where I can take a little break from being glued to my phone and laptop and have a hot drink, blankets and a book! BUT I find it quite hard to find books that interest me because I have outgrown the typical 'teenage' fictions but I find some 'grown up' books quite dull.

I love the look of stacks of books or a full bookshelf in my room so I have been trying to build up my collection with a few new additions. I have been trying also to mix it up a bit and try to branch out from reading the same sort of novels all the time...

These are a few books I got for my birthday and I am really excited to start reading them! I love cooking/baking, Paris and Fashion and from flicking through them I can tell I am probably going to enjoy all of them! So far I love the photos/ images and layouts of all three books, I will keep you updated on how I get on ♥

Sorry for the slightly rambly, random post but...

Let me know if you have read any of these? Or what sort of books do you recommend/enjoy? I would love to know!

Sunday, 26 April 2015

Liebster Award

Sunday, 26 April 2015

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Recently I have been nominated for the Liebster Award by Fashionale -thank you for choosing me! I have seen this tag drifting about lots of different blogs, and I have always been keen to try it out for myself, so here goes...

There are different variations for the rules of this tag but these are the ones I have found:

1. Post the award on your blog.

2. Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog.

3. Write 11 random facts about yourself.

4. Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserve this award.

5. Answer 11 questions posted by the presenter and ask your nominees 11 questions.

11 random facts about me:

1) I am 15 years old

2) Pizza and cereal are my favourite food.

3) My main hobbies are photography, blogging and baking!

4) I want to travel the world as much as possible

5) I don't know what job I want when I am older

6) My favourite place to be is the beach
7) I am obsessed with the series Gossip Girl
8) My favourite colours are white, silver and blue
9) Nearly my whole wardrobe is from Topshop...oops!
10) I am quite a perfectionist
11) I own WAY too many nail polishes

My 11 Questions to answer:

1) What is your favourite Magazine?

My favourite magazine was Company, but I heard that they have stopped making it now? I'm not sure but I can't find it in any shops! Apart from that I love Teen Vogue.

2) If you were stuck on a Desert Island what luxury item could you not live without?

Probably my phone, then I could ring someone to come rescue me!

3) If you could meet anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

I'm not sure actually, maybe someone like Ed Sheeran, because I really love his music, he is so inspirational and just seems like such a nice person!

4) Why did you start Blogging?

Because I loved the idea of it and I had read so many other blogs that inspired me.

5) What food do you hate?

Fish...ew! I can't stand it!

6) What was your worst subject at school?

PE...I'm definitely not a sporty type!

7) What is your most viewed post?

My 3 Autumn Staples

8) What do you have in your bag right now?

Too much! But I always make sure I have my phone, keys, purse, lip balms, sunglasses...(What's in my bag post coming soon!)

9) What is your goal in life?

As cheesy as it sounds, my ultimate goal is just to be really healthy and happy within myself :)

10) Where is your ultimate holiday destination?

I REALLY want to visit New York soon, but I also would love to travel the world.

11) Whats your travel essential?

My camera, I couldn't go travelling without taking loads of pictures for memories!

I nominate:

1) Rachel Coco

2) RachaelStylesMe

3) She's So Lucy

4) Heyitshannaah

5) Unstitchedd.

6) The Sunday Girl

7) Bloomin' Rouge

8) EmTalks

9) KatieBeautyShake

10) Miss Sunshine and Sparkle

11) Emmys Blog

Please could you help me let these bloggers know they have been nominated! I apologise if they have already been nominated/ done this tag.

My 11 Questions for you:

1) What is one beauty product you couldn't live without?

2) Do you prefer wearing your hair up or down?

3) If you could move anywhere in the world where would it be?

4) What is your favourite pizza topping?

5) Story behind your blog name?

6) Which celebrity is your fashion icon?

7) Which blog post are you most proud of? Why?

8) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

9) If you could design a lipstick what shade would you pick? What would you call it?

10) What do you do when you are down to cheer yourself up?

11) Which is your favourite restaurant?

Good luck!♥

Sunday, 19 April 2015

My Favourite Necklace: Orelia Jewellery

Sunday, 19 April 2015

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I would definitely say I am quite picky when it comes to necklaces because I don't like anything to heavy, fiddly or in the way. But, I recently discovered Orelia and I adore all of their little dainty pieces! I actually bought this necklace from a local boutique shop that stocked Orelia jewellery but you can buy it online too on their website.

I love the beautiful, tiny, blue gem because it is so simple yet so elegant and goes with so many outfits- I have honestly worn this necklace nearly every day since I bought it! It is made so well too, I can tell it is going to be a staple jewellery piece for me for quite a while...

It was also packaged so beautifully with a quote which I thought was such a lovely touch.

I really want to get some more pieces from Orelia soon, let me know if you have got anything from this brand? Or what do you think?

Sunday, 12 April 2015

Somebody That I Used To Know | OOTD

Sunday, 12 April 2015

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Outfit posts are one of my favourite to create and read so I thought I would share with you one of my favourite outfits recently. Even though it is officially spring now, I can't resist wearing monochrome outfits! I love the weather at the moment where I live because it is gradually getting warmer and it is so sunny and bright everywhere, it makes everything much happier! I recently made a HUGE Topshop order and I am obsessed with this spring cropped top from Topshop, I have worn it so much!

Top- Topshop

Jacket- Mango

Jeans- Topshop

Boots- Topshop

Socks- Topshop

Necklace- Orelia (post coming soon)

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! What are you looking forward to most this Spring?

Sunday, 5 April 2015

HAPPY EASTER!

Sunday, 5 April 2015

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HAPPY EASTER to anyone reading this, I hope you are having a lovely day whatever you have planned!

Above is a collage I made basically summarising my Easter this year:

My day has mainly been spent chilling at home with my family, which I love. It's a traditional Sunday I guess you could say which included a lazy morning, followed by a roast dinner and then watching TV all in the front room whilst munching on our Easter goodies!

I also did some baking as it is one thing that makes me really really happy. I made some simple shortbreads and decorated them with some cute mini Easter eggs, they were so yummy if I say so myself!

What did you get up to this Easter?

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Just Dreamers.

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

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This is just a little post to share with you a few bits and pieces I have been loving recently. I have also tried to improve my photography and set-up of my blog a tiny bit, so let me know what you think!

I love Urban Outfitters A LOT. and here are a few finds I have had recently which I am absolutely in love with:

Jewellery tray/small plate- I found this gem on sale in the Camden High Street store a few weeks ago on sale for around £5 which I though was such a good price, I couldn't resist! It would look perfect in lots of places because it is monochrome so it is very versatile. I also love the hand-drawn look of it, I guess you could call it a very "me" piece.

I keep this on my bedside table for jewellery, hair bits and even as a drinks coaster! I couldn't find a link online but keep your eyes peeled for it in the sale if you go to a store anytime soon.

By the way...the bracelets are from Topshop- aren't they so pretty and dainty?!

Finally from Urban Outfitters I got a makeup bag. And no surprise at all...it's MONOCHROME!

I bought this for £14 which may seem a little pricey for a makeup bag but I can tell that it is really well made and will last me a long time, the simplistic pattern also means I wont "outgrow it" quickly if you know what I mean!

It is also a really good size which is perfect for a makeup-lover like me. I like having this out on display in my room on my bedside table because it really goes with the theme of my room too!

A bit of a random post really...but let me know your thoughts?

And what finds have you been loving recently?