Manic Monday

Oh there is something in the air today, this morning at work has been MAD and I'm going back for more, shortly.

Outfit today involves polka dots and peter pan collars...a winning combination in my book!





(why yes, I have had my hair chopped off...Mum got sick enough of it and my hairdresser phobia to take four inches off yesterday!)

I'm pleased to announce the winner of the Pixie Knitwear giveaway IS Becca (who doesn't blog...yet...)

Congratulations Becca and thank you to everyone that took part

xxx

London Wishes Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway with London Wishes! Sadly there could only be one winner, and that winner is...


SHIBBY!


Congratulations Shibby, I'll be in touch shortly.

Sorry to those who didn't win, stay tuned, there is a VERY exciting giveaway coming up Monday

xxx

*Winner*

The winner of the MissyC giveaway IS....

Nicola!

Congrats lady, I'll be in touch shortly

xxx

so close now

FINALLY, we've had a couple of decently sunny-ish days and it feels like the end of Winter could be approaching,
don't you just love those first signs of Spring? They fill me with hope!

Got some colour going on for Yesterday's outfit in honour of the burning yellow ball in the sky.





Do I look tired and haggard?



Necklace says yes!

Fairly chilled out day, amongst the invasions of four 20 something males taking over the house. They are a nice, if somewhat...quirky bunch of guys and super talented.

Today is going to be all about chilling out, I think. I've a fairly busy week ahead, so I shall just potter about and go and see my Grandparents.

((the money spending continues..I bought *gasp* trousers!))

(((this is the best stuff EVER)))



trust me.

Anddddd, last but most certainly not least

WINNERS!

Thanks to everyone who took part in my giveaway, I love holding them so look out for more soon!

The winners are
*drumroll*

MARIA for the main UK prize

and Blue Eyed Night Owl will receive some edible goodies as my overseas winner.

Happy Sunday All xxx

You Are All Winners to ME!

Happy Sunday guys! Thank you to everyone who took part in my giveaways, I'm happy to now announce the winners!

*drumroll*

$1oo to spend at Shopbop goes to CowBiscuits

Tabio leggings go to Courtney

Girls with Attitude goodies go to Laura

Congratulations ladies, I'll be in touch shortly to arrange your prizes!

Here's what else has been winning this weekend...

Amazing necklace of joy that I won from G0-Jewellery. How amazing is that packaging?!

T-shirt dresses. So simple, so good. This was another "found in the back of my wardrobe" discovery.

Hand knitted scarf from my Nan.
New cook books! The Philadelphia one was a present and the other two are from the gorgeous and talented Katiecakes
Essential reading material!

Hot lemon squash from a mug with my name on. Perfect accessory for my not so rock and roll lifestyle.

And finally (there is no picture for this!)
YOU GUYS
It's been a challenging week for me, but between my blog and twitter you guys and girls have kept me sane and smiling without even realising it. Thank you!

xxx

Follow up- Meet Florence and the Machines

You may remember that way back in September I posted about a competition to design Florence’s stage outfit for her performance at the high profile ‘Terminal 5’ in New York.

*original post*

Well, the competition has since ended and I thought I'd do a follow up on the winner and their design.

You can view all the finalists entries here

Florence chose the winner of the Talenthouse.com fashion design competition out of almost 800 entries. The winner got her design created and styled by Aldene Johnson for her stage performance in New York at terminal five. The winner was also flown to NY to meet Florence and see her winning piece styled on her for the show.

Here are some photos of the winning outfit.







What do you think?
Did any of my readers enter the competition? I'd love to see your designs if you did!

Happy Friday

xxx

Wiloh Winner!

We have a winner of my giveaway with Wiloh!

Congratulations Miss Watermelon!


Thank you to everyone who took part, it was for a great cause. Don't forget to check out the Wiloh website.

xxx

WINNER

The WINNER of my giveaway with Spoiled Brat IS...


TOR of FabFrocks!


Congratulations girly, I'll be in touch shortly!


Thank you to everyone who entered! Don't forget you can use the code DAISYCHAIN for 20% off on the website!

And my giveaway with Wiloh is open for another week.

Winner + Nails

Thank you to everyone who entered my Barry M giveaway! The winner of the special effects top coat is...

KANDI

Congratulations lovely!

And to those who didn't win, I hope to run more giveaways soon!


I've become a little obsessed with doing my nails, this weekend I've gone for Barry M flamingo pink with Rimmel matte top coat.





I never notice how messy they are until I take photos. Oops.

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Ok, it's 5:08am as I start this post; why?! Because I am awake and have time to sit and blog!
This week has been one of those crazy chaotic weeks and I'm not complaining because it has been quite wonderful when you take out the fact I have a doctors appointment at 8:30 this morning and I'm wondering why on earth I agreed to such an un-friendly time!


Please do accept my extended (and probably needless) apologies for not having commented on your blogs this week...Sunday I will finally have the chance to sit down and do so...I'm not used to being this busy for several days in a row...tomorrow I'm hopefully going shopping with Mum to spend some birthday money! We did shopping round one on Wednesday and it's left me with the bug!

And on the birthday subject...seriously guys, thank you for the lovely wishes. Each and every one was appreciated. Am I overly soppy, yes? But I honestly held no expectations for this year and was for once in my life happy to be proved wrong.

I thought I'd share with you a few of my main gifts. It would be impossible to post them all as I was spoiled rotten by friends and family with gorgeous trinkets that you will no doubt see in up-coming posts! There are some pretty awesome pairs of tights to be modelled, and jewellery galore!



This suitcase was from my parents. An odd choice of gift perhaps? Not when you know you have a hospital admission looming..and plans for travelling and visiting friends once you've got yourself back on track!
They were also kind enough to gift me with money, to spoil myself, as well as my much coveted eyeshadows from the MAC give me liberty range <3





My grandparents are the most generous people I know. From them I recieved this Moomin wallet (remember them?!) and the locket you see in the second photo from Me and Zena

The silver bracelet I bought myself on the shopping spree!



My best friend/sister Trudi knows me too damn well and solved my dilemna of which Alice in Wonderland OPI polish to buy, I can't wait to rock these, maybe all at once?!

[and now everyone will realise what a spoiled brat I am!]

No birthday outfit photo, I totally forgot to take any photos, but here's what I wore yesterday!



And before I go start getting myself sorted for my early start, the most important part of this post is...

The Winner of the Karma Cards Giveaway!

Congratulations Vicki!
I will be in touch shortly.

Back to regular blogging and commenting on Sunday...see you then!

xxx

29.03 manic monday

Hello, Happy Monday! Just a quick post today as I'm inbetween appointments...oh yes, lucky me gets a double whammy this week!
UK people, hasn't the weather turned miserable? I hope no-one has snow as predicted!

Outfit today is super sloppy/boring, I need to be comfortable, so style goes out of the window!









I clearly had too much time on my hands first thing to take photos!

Anyway, the real purpose of this post is to announce the five winners of my Nokia/Comes with Music giveaway!
Congratulations to the following ladies:

geisharock
un petit lapin
Lady Bug Says
heartshapedbruise
Alex

well done girls, I'll be in touch asap!

Have a great week all! x

07.02 a winner, an apology and a bracelet

Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and taking life easy. Just a short post today due to being too tired to be wearing anything decent, haa.

Thank you to everyone who took part in my Topshop Voucher Giveaway in association with www.discountcoder.com
The winner of a £25 Topshop voucher IS....(thanks to random.org)

Caroline, congratulations! I'll be in touch shortly.

I'm hoping to hold another giveaway soon.


Secondly I would like to apologise to everyone who has tagged me, or given me an award over the past few days/weeks. Because I am lame I have totally lost track of who has given what and where, so I'm going to do one big THANK YOU, I really appreciate it <3
I promise to be more on top of things in the future!


And finally, I'd like to offer up this charm bracelet for sale



The price is £10 UK/£12 overseas including postage, due to the cost of making it. If you are interested leave a comment, or e-mail me directly :)
*gone*

And that's it for today. I'll have an outfit post tomorrow I hope.

xxx

25.01 Winner

First of all, a heartfelt and sincere thank you for the kind words and thoughts left behind on yesterday's post. I was moved to tears by everyones kindness and understanding.

Secondly, thank you to everyone who entered and supported my giveaway! Sadly there can only be on winner, and that winner is:

MJ ... congratulations girl, I'll be in touch shortly!

Stay tuned for another giveaway starting tomorrow.

I'm hoping that by Wednesday I'll feel a bit more like getting dressed and wearing something more blogworthy.
Since Saturday I've donned a uniform of shorts and a jumper.







It feels a little strange to be posting photos so soon, and yet I know life cannot go on hold.
I've done a lot of thinking and re-evaluating of my own situation and know that things must change.
And they will.

Hopefully this week, perhaps today I'll finally get enrolled on the media law course. I need to stop holding myself back.

Thank you again for the support and well wishes. You are all wonderful people who deserve nothing but the very best from life xxx