A Beautiful New Leather Bag

So as many UK bloggers know, ASOS recently did a 25% off for students deal and I couldn't let that opportunity pass me by, right? So I was browsing through and happened across this beauty. It's real leather and as you can see, absolutely gorgeous. I umm-ed and ahh-ed about it for quite a while, mainly put off by the hefty £75 price tag. I would never normally spend so much on a bag. Most of my bags are cheap and come from the usual high street suspects.

It arrived Friday after super speedy delivery- ordered on Wednesday and with me on Friday- couldn't believe how quick it was! And I'm so glad I bought it. It smells like leather and looks really good quality and high end. It has a popper closure and not a zip and no long strap, which is something I'm not used to. I think I might use it for easy uni days, when I don't need to take to much with me. It's certainly got enough space to fit a note pad in.

What do you think?

Did you get anything nice in the ASOS sale?

xx

Outfit Of The Day- The Doc's Are Out

Coat- Zara

Scarf- H&M

Necklace- H&M

Jumper- Topshop

Jeans- River Island

And Doc Martens <3

So yes, in case you hadn't seen it splattered all over Blogger and Twitter, it snowed in the UK. And while I shudder at the idea of tramping through snow and ice, I am slightly happy that it is the perfect reason for me to dig out my Doc Martens. I've had them for yeaaaarrs and I don't wear them nearly as half as much as I ought to. So when the boy wanted to go for a walk as a revision break, I jumped at the chance.

Both the jumper and the jeans are new additions to my wardrobe recently. I had to return an item to Topshop- I hadn't worn it and tbh it was likely that I wouldn't ever, especially outside of the festive season. So I decided to exchange it for something I would be a lot more likely to wear and this jumper was the answer. I'm very 'meh' with a lot of the stuff in the shops at the moment but the stunning colour of this jumper made it stand out and despite circling Topshop for quite some time, this was the one thing I came back to. It's a very bright cobalt blue and I absolutely love it.

The jeans on the other hand are more or less because I really wanted some boyfriend jeans. I had had my eye on these from River Island for quite a while because I love the distressed rips in them. The only drawback is that I have to be careful when putting them on or else you end up putting your foot through it all.  I love how casual they are and I really want to pair these with heels and a t-shirt, come summer.

The next thing I'm after is a pair of really nice tailored peg leg trousers and I was just about to buy a pair when the boy pointed out that I might as well wait a while as I'm on a massive weight loss kick atm and there's no point buying them if I go down a size. So I didn't buy them but I thought it demonstrated that I'm really commited to losing weight. My first goal deadline is the middle of March when we go to Barcelona and I've lost 4lbs so far so it's pretty encouraging.

Anyway, I hope you life this outfit

Keep well

xx

Healthy Breakfast: Banana Pancakes

So, this is my first recipe post and will likely not be the last. I don't do a huge amount of cooking but I'm a huge healthy eating push at the moment so I'm discovering new recipes and meals. I came across this recipe while browsing tumblr, thought I would give it a go and have since fallen in love with it. I've tweaked it slightly from the original and it makes the perfect breakfast. It's super easy and really healthy.

What you will need

1 banana

1 egg

Porridge oats

Mixed seeds (optional)

Cinnamon (not pictured)

1. Mash one banana in a bowl

2. Add an egg and mix well

3. Add around 2 table spoons of porridge oats, cinnamon and 1 tbsp of seeds if wanted and mix well

4. A tiny bit of butter in the frying pan and fry. Flip and cook until both sides are brown

5. Serve with honey and fresh fruit

And bon appetite. It's that simple and easy and I eat it all the time at the moment. The portions here will serve you two thick pancakes but obviously you can double up if you're catering for more. Or you can make extra and store in the fridge as it will keep for a few days. It will keep you full for longer and I would estimate it at being around 350 cals for the two pancakes including the seeds but excluding the fruit.

I hope you guys like.

 Let me know if you would like more recipe posts

And let me know if you try it and like it!

xx

Building Up My MAC Palette

Top row- L to R- Shroom, Ricepaper,  Naked Lunch, Woodwinked, Mythology

Bottom row- L to r- Mulch, Satin Taupe, Embark, Cranberry, Carbon

It's been a secret guilty pleasure of mine slowly building up a MAC Pro Palette. I love the idea of paying for the shades that you want and will use. Yes, it's a little pricey considering it's MAC, but every palette is, in my eyes, unique to the owner. Rice Paper was my first purchase and since then I've been building it up slowly/when I can afford it. As you can see, mine are fairly neutral, which is realistically what I would use on an everyday basis. The problem is now that I want to finish it off and fill it up. I think I might get a deep purple next and then I'll see.... If you have any favourite shades, let me know! I actually have a habit of keeping a post it note underneath so that I remember which ones which.

So anyway, I just thought I would share this all with you. I'm impatient for the end of exams and for the snow to go away! I'm really not a winter person... Me and the boy have booked a city break to Barcelona for the start of the Easter holidays, which, is incedently really early, so I'm trying to create a Sephora and other European make-up/skin care list. Best to make the most it, right? Can you recommend anything?

Hope you're all keeping well and warm

Have a good weekend 

xx

DIY Coconut Oil and Honey Hair Mask

Yes, I know I said I wouldn't be around too much because of exams, but it's precisely for that reason that I'm writing this post- essay and revision procrastination in its most simplest form. I decided to give this DIY hair treatment a go after hearing various good things about using coconut oil on your hair. So why not?

Coconut oil is said to be one of the best things you can put on your hair as it really nourish and moisturises it as it helps stop protein loss from your hair so if you're a curly girl like me, this is great! It's also said to be great at combating scalp issues such as dandruff. I got mine from an Indian shop near to where I live but you can also order it online from place like Amazon. If you can try and get extra virgin, unrefined coconut oil as it will be in its purest form and therefore, easier for your hair to absorb.

Honey is yet another natural ingredient that helps your hair stay healthy and happy. It can also over time, naturally lighten your hair.

The egg is optional, but as everyone knows, eggs are a great source of protein and hair is essentially just one long strand of protein so a little extra can't hurt. And in case you're wondering, it won't make your hair smell like eggs. That would only happen if its gone off. It also helps tie all the ingredients together but it's not essential.

Here's what you'll need:

Coconut Oil

Honey

Egg (Optional)

Microwaveable Bowl

Towel

Shower cap/ clingfilm/ plastic bag

1. Take your coconut oil and put the desired amount into a microwaveable bowl. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature

2. Melt it in the microwave for about 50 seconds and then stir the rest until it's completely melted. Be careful as we don't want the oil to be too hot- it should be warm to touch

3. Add the honey. About 1 tbsp should do it, you don't need too much or else it gets sticky very easily 

4. Re warm it in the microwave if necessary so that all the ingredients are liquid and smooth

5. Add the egg (optional)

6. Whisk all the ingredients together.

7. Grab a towel round your shoulders and, working from the tips up, work it into your hair

8. Leave on for 30-40 mins and keep it wrapped up and covered

9. Wash out with a small amount of shampoo

And that's it! It doesn't matter if you don't get all the residue out as a little bit left on overnight, will do no harm and then you can just wash your hair the next morning as normal. Your hair will be left smooth and shiny. Some people recommend this as a regular treatment to combat damaged or dry hair and it's definately something I will be considering to keep my hair healthy as possible.

Let me know if you try it!

Hope you've had a good weekend 

xx