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Wednesday 29 February 2012

Happy February 29th......

So ladies today is the day ... that one day in four whole years that it is seen acceptable to get down on one knee.....


How many of you would reverse roles and propose to your partner, or are you a believer in tradition like me and gonna wait for him to get his act together !! ( despite being slightly naive in thinking its going to happen before the next leap year haha ) 


HAPPY FEBRUARY 29TH EVERYBODY xXx

Tuesday 28 February 2012


Power of The Females.......

This morning I came across this beautiful shot and after a harder look realised it was Katy Perry ; I'm Loving this chic look on her which is a far difference to her normal bright hair attire.....


Shame on you Mr Brand, but girl power to Katy for moving on and up from there recent split xXx

Friday 24 February 2012

Briefcase Vs Changing Bag

The birth of my friends little girlie has got me feeling rather broody !.... 
Before my darling boyfriend reads this and runs for miles in the opposite direction I can confirm that i'm not planning on sprouting quite yet but it got me thinking about  career vs families... 


For any one who has yet to read the book (even if you have seen the film) "I don't know how she does it" By Allison Pearson it  is a must read for anyone trying to balance both a job and looking after your little cherub ... ...
and if anything else truly shines a light on what it is really like for a women in this modern day world we live in. 


Being currently half way through my degree my focus is very much on a fabulous sparkling career, but I always get that little funny feeling in my tummy when i spot a dinky pair of booties ...
This makes me wonder when  the right time will arise and like many people always say is there ever a right time ?





How do you balance your career and little ones ?
Or are you very much focused on just one and not the other ? 

New Posts Coming Very Soon .......

For now here is a little Sparkle xXx








Monday 13 February 2012

Flowers to make you Blush .....

Manchester born floristry company Blush Rose are the fantastic creators of many beautiful arrangements ranging from wedding bouquets to dinner parties and can bloom all the way across the North West of England. 
Not only can they supply flowers for your event they can provide a personal concierge service which comes with over a decade of knowledge and experience ...... 


Here are some of their gorgeous displays .....
Be sure to check them out for all your flowering requirements xXx
It is sure a company I would love to work along side in the future .... 


Check out Blush Rose's fabulous blog
And follow them on Twitter ..... 

@BlushRoseEvents

Happy Valentines xXx

Whether your spending valentines with your true love or waiting till the 15th to get half price chocolates I think everyone can share just a little bit of love ...
Whether its telling that friend you haven't spoken to in a while your thinking of them , or even sharing a warm smile with a stranger can get rid of the association of valentines simply for couples. 


So post that card to your secret crush or even buy yourself a bunch of flowers to brighten up the day and if all else fails don't forget to share that smile, its amazing how it makes you feel and you never just no it could be the start of a very special friendship xXx 


                             Happy Valentines Lovers xXx 






Sunday 12 February 2012

My Marathon Experience ....

After thinking of the adventures i am sending myself on this year it has led me to reflect over the things I did last year. This time last February I was embarking on the final stages of my London Marathon training ; something I never thought I would hear myself say !!! 
This personal achievement still hasn't sunk in but I thought I would share my blog with you all..... 


The 17th of April 2011: 
After a forest of bananas, a novel worth of advice and enough water to flood the Thames I can finally say I have completed the London Marathon.
The 17th of April came round in such a flash that the feeling of nerves only really set in on the Saturday on the way up to the Big Smoke. After dozens of good luck messages began to show up on my phone reality had set in that I was about to take on the biggest challenge of my life to date.
During the day on Saturday I continuously and very kindly reminded my darling mother that this year was in fact about me as at every marathon reminder (which in London is every second ) came her words “ ooo I so wish I was doing it this year”!!
After the biggest pasta dish of my life I then got my head down to conserve as much energy as I possibly could for the day to follow.
At about 4.00pm on Sunday the 17th of April, medal in hand I had completed the London marathon. My only criticism of the day was the cruel process of walking what feels like another marathon to receive my kit bag and to find my family members in a sea of faces who after 26.2 miles all look the same !!
It struck me after I had finished that I had been in such a daze on the way round that I believe I missed many of London’s landmarks , but the images that will stick with me forever will be the fabulous attempts of runners who believed the challenge of just simply running wasn’t enough !
I want to first of all say a big thank you to all at Maiden Newton runners for all their help and support, and also my family who’s cheering kept me going when I truly believed my feet were to fall off . But my main thank you goes to my biggest inspiration – My mum, who through seeing her complete her first marathon last year inspired me to follow in her footsteps (literally). But will be letting her take the credit for next years marathon as never say never but just not for now.

What have you achieved that you never thought was possible xXx 

Monday 6 February 2012

Mondays Theme Tune ....

Not feeling particularly sparkly today so decided to pop on some super tunes and have a dance around my room ....
Yes thats right i'm alone and dancing like a loony but it makes you feel FAB xXx 
Dont be knocking it until you have tried it !! 



Lissie - When I'm alone 


And Jessie J - Domino 
just a couple songs I was getting my groove on with haha xXx 


The very day i know i've made it in the world is when I can prance around in elegant ball gowns  and be dripping in diamonds xXx