DIY Inspiration...

A few ideas to give simple items a bit of a kick...

Add some studs to your shorts 

Glue some gold buttons onto a pair of black shoes or boots

Scrub up like celebs: Dr Bronner's multi-use soaps!

WE all wash with soap (at least I hope we do) but have you ever thought about using your regular shower gel as toothpaste? or washing up liquid? Of course you haven't, BUT the USA's number one selling natural soap and leader in organic and Fair Trade skin care is claiming to be able to do all these tasks — and it's now available in Topshop!
Recently hitting the shelves of the high street hotspot, Dr Bronner's 'Magic' 18 in 1 soap claims to have 18 uses from one bottle of its organic liquid soap.

Award!

Just noticed I have been passed on an award from lovely Natasha at Silhouette Skies — thank you very much!!

As you can see it is a tell me about yourself award so I am going to have to think of seven facts you may not know about me.....hmmm.....
1, I live in a tiny little town in Devon (UK) called Tavistock which is filled with old people and is the hometown of Sir Francis Drake.
2, I have slight OCD about food - e.g different foods on my plate CANNOT be touching each other and I eat things in a certain order (weird I know).
3, On a similar note I have a bit of OCD about my bed - the duvet has to neat and over all corners at all times (my boyfriend really hates this)
4, I am a reporter on the local newspaper.
5, I am short - 5ft 2 and a half to be exact - my boyfriend is a whole foot and 2 inches taller than me!
6, I lived in New Zealand for a few years when I was younger.
7, My dream is to own a pair of Christian Louboutin's.

Now to pass this on to 15 bloggers: Steffani-Louise, Mo, Rachel, Halima, Lo Marie, Mercedes, Pebbz, Princess and the Pea, Twiggs, Rach, Jade, The Button Box, Kate, CXy and Where are My Knees?

Check all these lovely ladies out, they make up my daily reading!!

Manths xx

I'm in love...

Mr Louboutin, you've done it again....

These lion paw pumps might not be to everyone's taste but I personally think they are amazing.

The latest celeb to be wearing them is Blake Lively and I think she gets it right, these are the kind of shoes to make a statement, and she pairs them with a casual look....

                      (pics from Daily Mail)

One day I will get my hands on a pair of red soled wonders....

Manths x

Versace for H&M — yay or nay?

WE all love it when our favourite high street hotspot collaborates with top designers to allow us common folk to experience a touch of the high-life, so I was excited to see what the most recent designs from Donnatella Versace for H&M had in store for us.
Looking through photos of the collection from the show last night, I'm actually in love with all the studs, glitter and fringing that feature in a lot of the garments - not so sure I'm digging the neon jungle print though.....

                          (Photos from Daily Mail)

The collection also boasts a range of mens-wear, accessories, bags and jewellery (which are beautiful)...

(Pictures from H&M website)

The designs are available from November 17, I unfortunately do not live anywhere near a flagship store so there will be little chance of me getting my hands on any of these beauts but I will be rushing to a computer to shop online! Visit the H&M website to view the collection in full.

What do you guys think, is Versace for H&M a yay or a nay?

Manths x

Giveaway winner!!

A big thank you to the two lovelies who entered my Lush Skullduggery give away — Mo and Fannie!
Unfortunately there could only be one winner, so I went old school and wrote the names on paper and put them in a hat (cup)....


.... whizzed them around and pulled out a name....



MO! Well done I will be sending it off imminently! Check out Mo's blog - it's one of my favourites Ciao! Manhattan

I will be holding a BIG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY in the near future in celebration of my first bloggiversary to say thank you to all of you who take the time to read my ramblings!
(I hope a few more of you enter this time, haha!)

Manths xx

Lush is for life, not just for Halloween... (anyone for a giveaway?)

... At least these Skullduggery Bath Ballistics should be.




I am a sucker for anything with a skull on it and now I can take my obsession to the bath tub.
These bath bombs smell incredible - with lime, neroli and frankincense - relaxing in a warm aromatic bath tub and ignoring those pesky trick or treaters knocking on my door is definitely the perfect way to spend All Hallow's Eve.
What Lush say: 'Don't be deceived by this handsome fellow. Our homage to Mexican 'Sugar Skulls' are not delicious candy treats - they're fizzy, uplifting bath ballistics! Skullduggery is an eerie but magical celebration for your bathtub.'
And indeed they are, I just hope Lush continue to sell these past Halloween because at £2.75, these cheeky skulls could definitely become part of my weekly pampering session.
(The boyfriend even said it smelt really nice!)
For one of you lucky readers I will be giving away a Skullduggery Bath Ballistic!!
All you have to do is 1) Be a follower of my blog.
2) Comment below with your email adress.
This giveaway is open to all readers and will close at lunchtime on Friday November 4. Only one entry per person.
I will be going old school and picking the names out of a hat and the winner will be informed by email. (I will also name the winner on here!)
For those of you who don't win, pop into your local Lush to pick up one of these babies or check out what other goodies they have on offer online at www.lush.co.uk
(Warning, this could be bad for your bank balance - but totally worth it!) Good luck!
Manths x