Back in the game.

It's been a while eh?! I don't think I've done a post in over six months, luckily Bryden has been holding the fort while I've been busy with college work. I've had my head stuck in books so much over the past few months I've hardly taken any photos at all. Here's a few of my current favourites as a sort of rubbish, apologetic catch up. I promise to be a better blogger from here on in....





























1. Finally being able to read fashion magazines again, instead of English Language text books 2. A nice lady in Fenwicks gave me loads of these mini Rituals shower foam gels, they're so good! 3. I've become so bored with dark winter nails lately, breaking out the pastels and bright shades again 4. I felt like a bit of an arse buying a band t shirt from Topshop, but I love Fleetwood Mac too much not to 5. My faux fur addiction spiralled out of control this winter, prompting my lad mates to start calling me 'Roadkill' 6. I finally got over my fear of faux leather and bought this H&M skater skirt, I've since bought various other faux leather items and probably started a new addiction 7. This hat was only £3.25 from Internacionale! I've wanted a hat like this for a while now but could never justify paying Topshop etc prices in case it didn't suit me 8. I'd bought this dress from Primark months ago, but took it back and regretted it. I spotted it in the sale for £10 and snapped it up. It looks way too nice to be from Primark 9. I've wanted some gold hoops for a while, but was worried I'd look a bit tacky if i got the wrong size. This pack from Primark for a measly quid is perfect for testing out different sizes 10. The ring on the left was another Internacionale bargain at just £3.99, it goes great with my (now sadly battered looking) YSL arty ring 11. I love this H&M orange suede effect bag, I just wish it was double the size or I could learn how to down size my crap I carry around on a daily basis 12 & 13. Now I've got more spare time on my hands I can actually do things with my family and friends. These photos are actually from a while ago, they were taken in my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Newcastle that I always go to with my parents. I have major cravings right now!

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I'm just second hand news.

I had a few days off work last weekend, so I thought I’d go to my parent’s house for a few days to relax and get out of the city. They live near the coast in Northumberland, which in my humble opinion is one of the prettiest places in the UK. On the Saturday we went to the market town of Morpeth, where I went to school. I haven’t been back in years, so it was really nice to visit places and reminisce. Morpeth has also changed a lot in recent years, which loads of new shops having been added. Luckily there is also still loads of really well stocked charity shops, The residents of Morpeth don’t give crappy stuff away, no we’re talking some top quality stuff here. I found this out when I picked up a 1980s vintage cream bag which me and Bryden are 99% sure is genuine YSL. It was 3 quid!

Saturday night was spent getting drunk and eating tons of Indian food and cake for my Dad’s birthday. We got up early on Sunday morning (feeling slightly rough from the night before) for a day trip up the coastal route. We do this quite often in the summer. We just tend to drive and see where we went up. I always try to make sure there’s a stop off at Barter Books though, which is one of England’s largest second-hand book stores. If you like books you will LOVE this place. I could spend hours in here; staring at all the antique books in cases or sat on the floor in front of the film and photography sections leafing through pages.

So, here’s my weekend in photographs...

I introduced my Mam to sushi (she was bang into it).

I bought some locally produced beauty products, the lip balm is amazing.

We all ate far too much cake.

I drank beer with my Dad and we had a sing a long.

Book lovers paradise.













The books I bought.

We stopped for a pint next to the beach at Newton by the sea.





Chips and a walk along the prom at Seahouses.



We finished the weekend off with a film and some popcorn.


Both Bryden and I would like to say a big thanks to all of our new followers on both here and twitter. It really means a lot to us and we’re thinking of doing a little giveaway soon to show our appreciation. So keep an eye out!
Claire
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Not a proper blog post as such. Just me, belatedly discovering Polyvore.
What are you currently obsessed with?

Claire
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