Optimism Playlist

Now that the days are getting darker I find it harder to stay positive and keep on top of life as much, I find that a total life saver for these moments is to listen to happy music and sing and dance. If you are like me and need an uplifting beat or ten at times, then get these songs on your iPod pronto 'cus these are the tunes that I cannot help but smile to!

Schoolin' Life - Beyonce
Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Sunrise - Norah Jones
Good Day - Nappy Roots
Everybody Knows - McFly
I Love You I Do - Jennifer Hudson
Come Around - Tim & Jean
Budapest - George Ezra *
Turn To You - Sharks
Get Down On Your Knees And Tell Me You Love Me - All Time Low
Classic - MKTO


* Recommended to me through a blog post by this lovely lady

Hope this keeps y'all shining,

Holly x

Currently love

Products:

Morrocan argon oil - nothing new about this, people have been raving about it for ages, but at the moment it is making my hair go from a frizzy mess to ringlets. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the seriously tight curls, but it certainly beats the damaged hair I normally have to rock!

Bourgois Paris, Rose frisson blusher - I definitely prefer the pinker shades of blusher, and this one works a treat, it is less matte than my last blush and has a subtle shimmer, I use it every single day without fail!

Tv shows:

Supernatural is back and I have to admit that is my main tv love at the moment! If you don't already watch it you have a lot to catch up on, there being 9 seasons to date! It stars arguably the most attractive men on the planet, so if some serious eye candy isn't a reason to watch I don't know what is!

Breaking Bad - I am so late on the bandwagon for this one but I am almost done watching the first season, I really like it so far so I guess I will have a love for it soon enough. 

Made in Chelsea - this is the last one on my list (but there are so so many tv shows I could name if I wanted) but Made in Chelsea is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine, all the snobbery and drama, hatred for Spencer and a little bit of a girl crush on Lucy, it makes great Monday night tv!

Books:

I have just picked up a book from a charity shop called 'Room' - I read a good review on it which can be found here and thought I would give it a try, still getting into it at the moment so give me time, but so far so good! Interesting perspective and still a lot to be uncovered. 

Joya NSPCC Evening

I had the opportunity to going to a small event earlier today for a shop based in Nailsworth (Gloucestershire) called Joya. It has some wonderful homeware and accessory items that I can only describe as very cute, stylish and beautiful.

Tonight's event was held at the most beautiful manor house called Vale House, who also run a B&B if anyone was looking for a getaway weekend in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Although the company is small it has loyal customers and is a thriving business, I am frequently finding new things I like every time I am in there, so it was a pleasure to be invited to tonight, with amazing discounts and in aid of NSPCC how could I resist?!

So I nabbed a few little items as you can see here:

A candle holder with a silver lining and silhouettes of trees shining through, a heart hand warmer which I thought was very savvy for winter, and also a tartan scarf for a bargain of £1 - with tartan being very on trend right now I just bought it straight away!

Please feel free to go take a look at their facebook page and give it a cheeky like! As I said it is not a well known business at the moment so every little thing means a lot to them! 

Holly x

Jāsön review

Until not long ago I had never heard of this product, it was introduced into my life about a month ago from my mum would you believe it! She is the last person I ever go to regarding beauty products - her skin routine is awful (she believes that soap and water is the best option) and she hardly ever wears makeup. However when she came home one day with Jāsön in her arms (and not in a new man way) I decided it was worth a try, apparently she had bought it at a ridiculously low price on sale and said it smelt really good so she had bought it.

I tried it that evening and I haven't been able to stop trying it since!! As you can see the bottle is quite large, but it is well over half way through now, I don't know what it does to me skin-wise really but I use it in the shower and leaves my body smelling amazing and feeling fresh. It is also bound to make your mouth water so be warned - I have been craving apricot based drinks ever since! 

Day out with the boyfriend

I have had the most lovely weekend just passed! I decided to take my boyfriend for a well deserved treat to a local cafe called lavender bakehouse in Chalford, it is so cute and cosy, I can't even begin to describe how much I love it there! I didn't take many pictures while there so here are a few I took mixed in with photos from their website here.

I had a strawberry milkshake and a scone with jam and cream, which was incredibly filling but so delicious! We then walked my Aunt's two dogs (who are the friendliest and most stupid dogs in the world) along the canal path and to the local park where they decided to go for a little swim.

We then enjoyed a roast lunch at a pub which then carried on well into the evening when we were joined with friends, with a few too many glasses of rose. It was the best Sunday I have had in a long while and I definitely recommend going to your local cafe with a loved one and just sitting down and having a chat! I don't get the time to go out and just relax very often, so it made a nice change.

New fragrance: secret charm

Before payday, I decided to spend the very last of September's money on buying myself this new fragrance, it was a cheap buy I found from a seller on eBay and I have to say it was worth it!

 

It's part of Victoria's Secret range which before now I have only thought to look at for lingerie, but after seeing this particular fragrance I just had to buy it! It is honeysuckle and jasmine scented, which are genuinely two of my favourite ever scents. It is light and floral and completely gorgeous to wear, if you are looking for a new fragrance I would definitely recommend this one!