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Another month, another collab with the girls. This month we worked to the theme 'Summer holiday', as it's currently the big break for Schools and Colleges here in the UK. It's also usually when we have our best weather, but I think someone forgot to tell the weather man this year. 

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Extreme Bug Sunglasses || Alaska Harness Boots
Drop Lens Sunglasses || Skinny Flared Jeans || Farrah Flared Jeans || Flounced Tribal Print Maxi Dress

Since giving birth and losing over 30lbs, you'd think I'd be back in my pre-pregnancy clothes. Well, you'd think wrong. It seems someone forget to tell my hips and bum and unfortunately I'm going to have to work a whole ton harder to lose some more weight before I can even get my jeans up, let alone fastened.
With all of this hot weather, I've really been struggling to get out of my pjs. They are probably my coolest clothes I could wear, as my wardrobe is full of thick knits and leggings.
Now the things on this wishlist aren't all necessarily hot weather appropriate, but they are items that I have my eye on.
I'm giving myself until Christmas to lose a few more pounds (read many), so hopefully I can treat myself soon. I'm finding it hard to persuade myself to buy new pieces now as I'm so unhappy with my size, but I'll get there. It's just going to take some time as I have to eat a good amount for breastfeeding.

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Hey beauties, 

This post was meant to go live yesterday, but I'm guessing blogger didn't like me so it's going up today instead. (It's not quite a Wednesday wishlist now.)

After my little shopping trip at the weekend, I've found myself with the shopping bug. I'm trying ever so hard not to spend any more money until next month, but these are just a few of the things I'm wishing I had picked up already. 

I'm finding myself a little addicted to nail polish at the moment. Barry M is my all time favourite, so that is usually the first place I head to. The new Gelly and texture polishes are a definite must for this summer. 

Other than nails, you already know how much of a lips freak I am. I'm always adding to my lips wishlist, and these are just a few that I've been wanting this week. I'm loving the new purple Topshop lipstick and the MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2. So perfect for Summer. 

What are you lusting over at the moment?

This months Lily advertiser is Sarah of www.bowsandblushx.blogspot.co.uk

I'm going on holiday!! doctors cave beach | heat | holiday | imagination | jamaica | make believe | makebelieve | montego bay | summer | sun | sunshine | tan | vacation

Actually, I'm not. But I wish I was. 

So much so that I'm using a touch of make believe and I am going to create one at from home.

When I think of holidays, I think of the first time I ever went on an aeroplane. My mum took us to Jamaica and it was incredible. Luckily, we made friends with a Jamaican family and ended up going another 3 times in the few years to come. 

Now, I haven't been there for over ten years and I'm absolutely craving some of the Caribbean culture.

Tomorrow I'm going to start my day by having a nice lie, because who gets up super early whilst they're away?

My plan is to then go swimming with Sarah and her lit'lun and whilst they're splashing away, I'm going to sneak off into the sauna to get my Jamaican heat fix. Let's face it, the soggy Leeds weather just isn't cutting it.

I'm going to sit there imagining the the sound of the ocean waves crashing onto the gorgeous white sand beach.  

When I get home I'm going to whack on a bit of Bob Marley, imagine I'm perusing through one of the many colourful Jamaican markets and get my tanning on. I can picture it now, the hustle and bustle, the locals shouting your way trying to grab your attention, the sound of laughter, all mixed with that typical reggae beat.

I tried out Make Believe tan last week and it'll be the perfect product to fake that Jamaican glow. Now I'm talking the one week in the sun is enough kind of glow, not the looking like a lobster 2 week kind. 

Been there, done that, couldn't wear the t-shirt. It was far too painful! 

I think I'll finish my day by relaxing on my bed, writing blog posts. 

As a child, my mum used to make us write holiday diaries. At the time I hated having to sit down every evening with my pen and notepad, but now I absolutely love looking back through them and reading about the things we got up to. 

I guess you could say that's where my love of writing came from, in fact I've never thought of it like that, but it probably is. It's probably the reason I love writing this blog.

I'm hoping my little make believe holiday will help me relax a little bit. I've had a tough week with my anxiety playing up and I really think it'll help. We can't afford to fly somewhere stunning this year and sometimes you just have to use a bit of imagination.

Have you guys ever faked a holiday? Believe me, I actually know someone else who's done it too.

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Hi Lovelies!

I've been wanting to do an outfit posts for a couple of days now, only problem is, I have squished my tripod in behind my desk in the study so I can now use it to film tutorials and such like. So I'm doing it this way, I thought I may as well take advantage of having a huge mirrored wardrobe. I think I may have to eventually get another tripod so I don't have to struggle getting my other one in and out all of the time though. 

Now, It's not like me to normally wear something so figure hugging, but I came across a site that seemed to be only selling dresses that would fit UK size 4-10. I'm not going to name the site, but I can most certainly tell you that I am a little sickened by it. 

I like to think that my style is a little edgy ( or at least I would like it to be that way, you all know my current wardrobe issues,) but it annoys me to see so many websites/stores that only sell the good stuff in smaller sizes. 

I'm currently a UK size 16, and even though I am trying to lose weight, it's mainly for health reasons and to tone up, rather than the fact that I want to be super skinny. I mean, yeah, it would be nice to be a little slimmer, but I actually love my curves and I really want to embrace them. 

If I can do one thing through blogging, I would love for it to be teaching other girls to love their shape and who they are. You have one body, you should look after it and love what you have. 

Remember, everyone is different, and most images online or in magazines are usually photoshopped. 

What do you guys think of stores that only carry selected sizes?

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Hi Lovelies!

You've probably all heard me having a little moan on twitter about being desperate for a holiday. Well, for the past three days, I've been on one, at home!

One of my best buddies came to visit and we indulged in doing lots of nothing, sitting in the sun in various park by various rivers, and eating lots of good food. 

It's just what I needed!! I know I didn't get that great feeling of being away from home, but I most certainly felt a lot more relaxed compared to normal. It was actually really nice not to have to think about blog posts for a couple of days, (not that I didn't miss it,) but just having some girly time was much needed.

Luckily, Leanne's a hairdresser and she kindly chopped my hair and got rid of my hideous rootage too, so after my lovely holiday at home I'm back to dedicating my time to you lovely people and I'm feeling great!

Today I'm revamping the layout and tidying some things up, but you can expect some good posts in the near future, I may also have some news soon, just keep all of your fingers crossed for me! 

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So little did I know that I had actually forgotten to do this last week, hence the rather large post today! 

I may have taken tons of photos in the past two weeks, but I can't really say that I have done an awful lot. This week I have been spending a lot of time in the sun, wearing no make-up and getting bitten by bugs. I think I must have super tasty blood! 

I've also spent a lot of time with friends this week, which has been great. I've got one of my best friends coming to visit today so I've been running round the house like a mad person trying to clean. 

So, with that being said, I am going to go back to my cleaning, get my washing done and I may even go and sit in the sun some more! 

Keep you eyes peeled on my Youtube channel, I'm going to try and persuade Leanne to film a tutorial with me. that should be fun. :) 

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Summer is here!!!

I'm not completely sure how long it will stick around, but I've certainly been making the most of it. As a result of this I have lacked on the old blog posts this week. I can't really say I'm sorry though.

It's strange how much the weather can affect a persons mood, I've been so chirpy the past couple of days and it's been so nice to get my ghostly white legs out a little. The cats on the other hand have been suffering. 

Today, I am dedicating my day to WhenFlowersFall and making my house all tidy. The gnats in the beer garden had a feast on the the other night so I really need to stay out of the sun. Soooo itchy! 

I am currently waiting on my May Glossybox, but if there is anything else you guys would like to see in the future feel free to leave a comment down below. :)

Hope you are all enjoying this weather as much as me!!

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When Make Up Academy announced their collaboration with Love Hearts, I got a little too excited. Unfortunately, the time of the launch came at the time of my most poorness and I have only just managed to purchase my first piece of the collection. I hoping in the next couple of months I can acquire the whole lot.

I decided on one of the lip balms as I've heard plenty of good things about them. I've heard them to be likened to the MAC Tendertones but without the price tag.

They sell for £2 and you get a nice 10 grams of product. I absolutely adore the packaging, which most definitely does not depict the low price tag. It's strong and bulky and looks like you could have paid a little more for it. The pretty colours and Love Heart theme are super cute also.

The lip balm itself is soft and easy to apply. In way of a colour pay off, there isn't really one at all, you get a nice sheer tone across your lips, which is perfect in my eyes. The formula is smooth and moisturising and the scent makes you want to almost eat it. 

What do you think of the MUA/Love Heart Lip Balms?

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Hi lovelies,
    With Christmas coming up, not only celebrating my 1st with Liam in our own home, but this year will also be our 1st year anniversary of being engaged. Yes, he surprised me last year and proposed on Christmas day. I had no clue! There were no presents left and he was trying to get me to search for it, because it was apparently under the tree, but me being the stubborn person I am, I refused. I completely ruined it! He was planning on kneeling down as soon as I got up to look under the tree, but because I wouldn't, he just pulled the box out of his pocket and asked me there and then. His parents knew all about it and had a bottle of champagne and cards ready for when I said yes.
   A year later, not only have we moved out of his parents house, but we have moved 100 miles away from anyone we know, we have our own flat and are very much still in love. We'll have been together 3 years in July and I honestly can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him.
   We plan on getting married on the 13th July 2014, on our 5th anniversary of being together. I've been scouring the web ever since we got engaged and I thought I'd share some of the inspirational pictures I have found for my perfect dream wedding!

   I hope I haven't bored you all with this post, it's just a very special time of year for me. As you can see from the pictures, the colour theme will be a very light pink. I would like a classic, vintage-y style dress, white of course, but I want to wear pink shoes. My bridesmaids have requested dresses with some form of straps, but I am having trouble finding something summery, floaty and full length. Although, a couple of girls would like shorter dresses. I'd like my cake to be simple and flowers to be eye-catching. The last picture is an idea for the reception. I know that there'll be a lot of children attending, so I'd like to have a pick and mix table, glass bowls filled with old school penny sweets and cups to fill. 

If you guys can think of any nice ideas, I'm always open for suggestions! Just shoot me a message!