Wardrobe Psychology: Ohh La La Orange

Orange is the colour of stimulation!

 It encourages appetite, conversation, enthusiasm and all round good vibes. It is an exciting colour that is very bright and warm. In orange you will definitely  stand out and appear confident and independent. With the fiery passion of red and they cheerfulness of yellow, orange is the best of both worlds! 

Brighten your life with some juicy orange tones!

1. Dress

2. Sunglasses

3 . Yankee Candle

4. Lip gloss

5. Travel Organiser

6. Le Creuset Teapot 

7. NARS Taj Mahal

8. Red or Dead Heels

9. Skort

10.Bath Robe

How Do You Wear Daring Colours?!

Pretty Polka Dots, Valentines Nail Tutorial.

Here is an easy step by step guide on how to get a cute polka dot nail ready for Valentines Day or any other day really.

 Its so versatile and easy even I can do it!!

First File your nails. I always leave my old polish on to do this, its supposed to keep your nails from becoming too damaged. Also it is easier to see what shape you are creating

Next Remove all nail polish.

Next to push back the cuticles. I Use Sally Hanson Gel Cutical Remover

And then Push back with an orange stick.

Next Avon 24K gold strength Base coat

MUA Plum Noir

Apply a thin coat to all nails except the ring finger and allow to dry.

Then apply a 2nd coat and third if necessary.

Next select your accent colour.

Again, apply as many coats as required and allow to dry between.

This Pink polish is Sizzler By Barbara Daily for Tesco.

Next put a blob of Plum Noir on a piece of scrap paper.

Use the point of an orange stick or a dotting tool,

...to apply polka dots, randomly, over the accent nail.

Repeat on the other hand.

Allow to dry.

As you can tell I am not the neatest nail painter. A cotton bud dipped in nail polish remover,can clean up and messy smudges.

Next select a Top coat. Disco Tech by Miss Sporty is nice. It leaves a great shine and is a bargain.

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Paint the tips of your fingernail to avoid chipping.

Et Voila 

What nails will you be sporting this Valentines day?

Lots of Love xxx

Wardrobe Psychology : Yummy Yellow.

Yellow is the colour of sunshine. It is a bright, cheerful colour that denotes happiness and fun. Yellow is said to improve concentration, alertness and even speed up metabolism. Yellow is a welcoming colour that invites people in and catches there eye. Although yellow can sometimes be overpowering, it is stimulating, modern and very individual. Surround yourself with the colour of summer and improve your mood and that, of those around you! 

Good Morning sunshine!

 1. Top

 2. Watch

3. Dr Martens

 4. Lamp

 5. Bed Runner

 6. Penguin Lip Balm

 

7. Nail Polish

 8. Honey Marc Jacobs

 9. Smeg Fridge

10. Hand Bag

These images are not my own they have been taken from the products webpage. Click the link for where I found the Items.

What do you wear to brighten your day?

Lots of Love xxx

Valentines Day: Traditional Gifts for Him

When buying my other half a gift, I try to spice things up a bit ( cheeky not like that) but sometimes my mind goes blank. Sometimes traditional gifts are the best. So if my top 10 picks weren't classic enough for your taste here are some oldies but goodies.

Here are my top 5 Picks for more traditional gifts for the men in your life.

1.Valentines Card
2.Thomas Pink Tie
3.Boxed Chocolates
4.Underwear
5. Mugs

These images do not belong to me. Follow the links to find where to buy the products listed.

What will you be buying for you man this year? 

Lots of Love xxx

Valentines Day: Traditional Gifts For Her

             If for Valentines day, you prefer to stick to the more traditional gifts to give, here are my top picks for 2014. Generally you cant go wrong with chocolates and flowers. a nice card with something personal written inside will melt her heart. for something she will keep long after the flowers have dried up and the choccies eaten, maybe a gift. A sweet cuddly toy or a sunning piece of jewellery will be treasured. Do what your budget will allow and what is suitable for your relationship. Have fun and enjoy! x

1.Flowers by interflora

2.Hotel Chocolat Choccies

3. Build a Bear Elephant

4.Hot Diamonds Pendant

5. Hand made card from Folksy.com

Again, None of the images above are mine. I have collaborated my favourite bits from the internet. Follow the links to find more information and where to buy the above products. I hope these inspire you as much as they have me xx

What is the best thing you have received from a Valentine?

Lots of Love xxx

Valentines Day: Gift Ideas For Her

This Valentines Day, why don't you treat you loved one to something a little bit different? here are a few less traditional Valentines gifts I'd like to receive. I hope this inspires you! x

These images are not my own. Use the links below to find more info on these items and where to buy them.

1. Earrings
2.Secret Love Love Letters
3.Vivenne Westwood Shoes
4.Kiss Me on My Tulips by OPI
5.I Love You Lolly Pop
6.Emma Bridgewater vase
7.Miss Selfridge Dress
8.Pink GHD Styler
9.Love Heart Phone Case
10.Lulu Guinness Lips Clutch

What Would You Like To Receive This Feb 14th ?

Lots of Love xxx

Valentines Day: Gift Ideas For Him.

With Valentines Day approaching, I always struggle with what to buy that special someone. Men, I find are particularly difficult to buy for. But for husbands, boyfriends and significant others, the usual gifts of chocolates and flowers, do not always go down well.

Here are a few of my favourite ideas for Valentines day gifts for guys, If you prefer. a more usual approach, look out for my traditional valentines day gift guide.

1.Mad Dog 357 hot sauce
2.Hand Warmers
3.Nescafe Coffee Machine 
4.Chocolate Heart
5.'What I Love About You' book.
6. Adidas Gazelles
7.Ray Bans
8. Paperchase Keyring
9.Hugo Red
10.Ipod Nano

*Once again folks, these images aren't mine. I have drawn inspiration from the web. Use the links for more info and where to buy the products.

Have you ever had a secret admirer? 

Lots of Love xxx

Wardrobe Psychology: Green Goddess

Green is the colour of nature. The neutral colour is said to be calming and relaxing (hence celebrities relaxing in a 'green room'). It is the colour of fertility and wealth. Green will make you appear compassionate, conservative and to have a great energy. Emerald to Mint to Lime , green is a beautiful colour that stands out as it is not too common, compared to blacks and pinks.
Here are my favourite pieces around the web, to surround yourself  with to inspire your inner goddess,

1. Dress
2. Pug Cushion
3. Butter London Polish
4. Earrings
5. Converse
6. Lip Stick
7. Eye liner
8. Coat
9. Apple
10. Purse

Are you a lime or a mint kind of person?

Lots of Love xxx

WE ARE MOVING!!! unofficially

THIS is where I source this image x

So no contract has been signed yet and we had a bit of a hiccup which has now been resolved. So I can almost officially say Kirk and I are moving in together!

We will be renting a small 2 bedroomed house. All being well, we move in on the 1st of March!

 I'm so excited and overwhelmed. It has all happened very quickly.

We are still close to our families and I'm loads closer to work, I can walk there and back now. We have worked out all of our bills ect and have been looking at paint and rugs and things.

We are both very excited but still are sad to be leaving our family homes. At times we may struggle and things may get to us but I know it will be worth it.

Its a scary thought, this marks a very new chapter in my life but it also marks a very fresh start for me. Im very scared to not have the security blanket there. the big wide world of bills, contracts and grown ups is very daunting. Especially when you are stood on the edge waiting to take your 1st step in.

But here goes. Nervous Nelly is putting on her big girl boots and going for it!

I'm hoping faffing with curtains and searching for paint (Tiffany Blue for the kitchen please) will distract me long enough for all the initial scary parts to die down.
As for blogs? There may be a mishmash through out the next few months. But hopefully there will also be plenty of opportunity for me to see new things and lots for me to show you all?

So for now back to normal, but wish me luck and cross your fingers

Lots of Love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

All Tips and Tricks on ANYTHING to do with home owning, moving out ,cooking, cleaning, money saving and everything else is encouraged, not just welcomed!

Wardrobe Psychology : Blue

Colour Psychology is the idea that wearing, or surrounding yourself with a particular colour can affect your mood. Remember reading magazine articles and finding out what your favourite colour said about
 you? Well its the same idea here. So whether you need to relax or need a confidence boost. Try switching up your wardrobe or buying a bright bunch of flowers and see if it works for you?

First Blue. Wearing blue is said to make you appear trustworthy and loyal. It can promote tranquillity and calm and increase productivity. Navy is a serious colour that implies power and vigilance. Powder blues are very  clean and cool. Blue is the colour of Peace, Truth and Intelligence.

Try Surrounding yourself with these blue hues, to be calm and confident.

1. Scarf
2. Jacket
3. Shoes
4. Canvas 
5. Bedding
6. Eye shadow
7. Nail varnish
8. Notebook
9. Earrings
10.Polar bear

None of these images are mine! click the links to find where to buy these products.

What is your favourite colour?

Lots of Love xxx

More info here and here. This is where i found the meaning of colours along with some of my own research and knowledge.