What I wore: for my birthday BBQ!

Hi all, how was your weekend? We had some more lovely weather here in Wellington and so we got out and about...more about that tomorrow!

So I finally retrieved the pics of my bday outfit from the bf's phone - only three weeks later! My birthday was a Thursday and we arranged a BBQ for that evening. Of course it decided to rain just before the guests were due, so we had an indoor BBQ instead :)

Vest, Primark; Trousers, TK Maxx; Shoes, endless.com

The jacket is my favourite new blazer from Topshop :D I have too many blazers but can't help myself!

 

I have to have a birthday badge every year. It's the rules ;)

I left this photo uncropped so that you can see my glamorous bead and tool cabinet next to me! I need to move it into the bedroom, but for now it's still standing in pride of place in the living room! ;)

Turquoise ring, Primark; Gold ring, Topshop; Watch, Michael Kors; Skull bracelet, Shh By Sadie; Gold bangle, Hay Luv via Hipster.

Necklace, given to me by my nan :)

Earrings, Shh By Sadie

Shoes, (I forget the brand) via endless.com

Preparations for the indoor bbq underway! And the fizz was opened!

More of my birthday balloons! And my new speaker system in the background :)

The bf 'chef' :)

 I had a lovely day but that seems like a million years ago now - although the balloons are still hanging around to remind me!

PS don't forget to enter my giveaway here if you haven't done so already!

Blog Birthday!

Hi all, how was your weekend? We had a SCORCHER here in Wellington, it was great. And a former colleague of mine was passing through the city with his girlfriend on Saturday (he's on hols from Wales) so the bf and I hosted a bbq for them.......which turned into cocktails and me managing to spill red drinks down two outfits, my bed and various tiled surfaces which I keep discovering! Oops!

This was my REAL bday cake from a few weeks ago - which reminds me that I still have to post photos of the day!Eek!

Well this weekend was the 'blogiversary', to coin a term that my friend Cait at Sailing to Nowhere used recently (I liked it!). AND wow - what a year it's been. (Here's where it all began if you're interested!)

I'd never even considered starting a blog until a few days before I actually just went for it, and am so happy that I did. I've made some wonderful 'blog friends' and love each and every one of you. I also have learned so much about life in various parts of the world - so it's a useful hobby too!

I just wanted to say a big thank you to you all - and in no particular, a big thanks to some of the lovely friends I've made over the last 12 months - 

Ilana, Cait, AJ, Aprilia, Jaclyn, Kimberly, Shasie, Angel (come back to blog land, I miss you!), Sophia, Adele, Sarah and Sarah, Francesca, Trees (also my friend in that thing called 'real life').... 

and to anyone I have missed, that's not intentional, I am just that ditzy type of person sometimes!

SO thank you everyone, and here's a little quote I heard today: 

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm Possible." :)

2 days till my birthday!

Howdy doodly all, how was your weekend? We had a lot of sunshine here in Wellington so I made the most of it! And also had a mani / pedi too which was very relaxing. Well I went to upload some of my Paris pics from my camera and it's out of batteries - so while I wait for it to charge, I will share some news with you. 

It's my birthday this week!! YAY! I am not one of those people who shy away from birthdays in the fear of getting older - I LOVE them! 

Here's what I did last year...

I woke up to the most amazing bird balloons ever (you all know my love of birds!) and presents arranged by the bf :)

Opened them all in bed

The bf bought me a Peter Alexander sleep mask - I'm one of those people who CAN'T sleep without one! So annoying!

This sneakster had also arranged a surprise afternoon of croquet and a bbq!

And a fancy bday cake :)

Then we all dashed off home to beautify ourselves for a night on the town!

 

I was encouraged to do shots....

And felt like this for a while afterwards!! Hahahahaha

So on Thursday I turn 29! Now you know my age, how old will you be this year? :)

Keeping Cosy at the Celtic!

Hello all! 

The bf and I enjoyed our day at the Celtic Manor - a posh golf/leisure resort 5 mins from my parents' house. The Ryder Cup was held there in 2011 and many celebs stay there when they are in the area.

Anyway, as I was feeling under the weather I chucked on this very shapeless (but cosy!!) jumper for our afternoon there. I didn't get any pics of my evening outfit which is extremely lame!! Boo! Nevermind.

Jumper, Primark.

My new Christmas leather boots, from my lovely Mummy :)

I added a touch of OPI glitter to my nails!

Ring, H&M (current season)

Earrings, Primark

My new nude lippy from Mac - I forget which shade sorry!

Cheeky 'don't ask' candles!! Hahaha.

Bday boy with some of his pressies :)

A selection of the desserts! YUM!

I'm still under the weather but have been on a dress-hunting mission! I needed two dresses for the two beach weddings in Mauritius next week and today think I finally got them sorted!Now for the accessories! ;)

How is your week? :)

Happy Mr B-day!

Hello and happy new year! Today is also happy birthday to the bf! I have renamed it Mr B-day in honour of him, haha.

Mr B :)

The weather is DIRE here and he's had to go to Bristol for work this morning and I've been awake most of the night with a darned sore throat (boo). However, we are slipping off to the fancy hotel in Newport later for a swim, spa, dinner and a night at the lodge. So I hope he enjoys his birthday! It was also my sister's birthday on December 29th - I feel sorry for them both having birthdays so close to Christmas and the new year, but they must still make the most of them eh!! :)

PS I am also having a week's "January sale" with 25% off at my Etsy store using the code "January"! :)