SQUATS CHALLENGE!

Hi everyone! Sorry it's been such a long time! I've finally finished college, i'll be going to the Rocky Horror Show tomorrow and it's my birthday next week, woo! Despite being so busy i've managed to keep focused on my exercise and nutrition routines and since today is legs day I wanted to try something new and found this little gem:

This is the Call Me Maybe Mighty Squat Challenge and is amazing for getting super sexy legs and butt. I definitely recommend this one, even though you feel like you're going to collapse about half way through!

Remember not to let yourself fall out of your routine just because you're off on holiday, get out and get active even if it means dragging friends out too! K.J. X

Spring Fling!

Bringing my wardrobe up to date with this seasons latest trends...

Hi everyone! It's finally starting to feel like spring where I am! A few weeks ago I was riffling through my wardrobe when I thought that my accessories looked a little drab! With the trends for this season loving both the bright and pastel shades I decided a total revamp was in order. I used a mixture of online shopping, high street stores and vintage shops to get the look.

Spring Fling!

Trying to be artistic and make it look like a magazine shoot

Bubble Necklaces - eBay (currently at 10p online but it'll go up) There are loads of these necklaces on eBay and they're really cheap. I ordered both of mine over from China and payed around £6.00 (with postage and packing) 

These necklaces are prefect if you want to make a statement. I can't tell you how many times I've been stopped by people asking where my necklace was from.

Statement Bib Necklace - eBay £5.53
I originally bought these from Forever 21 after seeing them on the spring runways, they only sold these colours so the necklaces on eBay are cheaper and give you more colour choices.

Accessorize - I can't find this on the website anymore but they might still have some in store, I think it was around £25.00

Miami Neon Statement Necklace - Accessorize £19.00

Cutesy Charm Rope Necklace - Accessorize £12.00

Close up of some of the charms on the necklace. I think this would be perfect to complete a beach bikini outfit!

Las Salinas Wow Lux Multi Bangle Set - Accessorize £15.00
Make sure you check out the other bangle sets Accessorize have in this season, they're all really cute and perfect for summer!

I found this ring in an antiques store in Todmorden and had to have it! It needs a bit of paint on the spots where it's run off though. There are lots of similar rings available on eBay.

Oversize White Garland - Topshop £20.00

Blooming Magnificent Digital Silk Square - Accessorize £25.00

Another close up of the scarf showing the beautiful print. It doesn't look as bright as it does in person here, but it is the perfect scarf for spring/summer and rocks the bright colours trend.

'Smart Deva' Mid Sandals - Clarks £45.00

Teal Inca Demi Wedge Sandal - BHS £25.00

Another Item I got from the antiques shop in Todmorden!

Long Wrap Around Strap Watch - eBay £2.99 

Envelope Clutch Bags - eBay £6.99 

Transparent Clutch Bags - eBay £6.99 

This is my D.I.Y clear clutch, I bought a clear draw box from Muji
I'm fairly sure this is the size of box I got at £7.95: http://www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=9&Sub=39&PID=2426
and bought a handle from eBay and glued them together, simple!

Glass Earth - eBay £9.99
I fell in love with this when I saw it and thought it was perfect for the handle of my D.I.Y clear box clutch. It comes with the silver ring you can see at the bottom which I super glued to the globe and the box. Making for a stylish, unique, (and cheap) clear clutch.

Accessorize - You need to be quick if you want this clutch bag, they've already sold out online and you can only get the purse. I have seen them in store though so if you want it make sure you go and get it soon!
Digi Gem Zip Top Purse - £9.00
Digi Gem Envelope Clutch - £35.00

Close up of the detailing, the clutch is really eye-catching so if you're looking for a statement bag i'd suggest going for this one.

White Winged Transparent Bowler Bag - £19.99
I'm loving the craze for transparent bags this season and was looking for something a bit bigger than my clear clutch for daytime wear.

Hope you enjoyed looking through my recent purchases and they inspire you to shop the trends, I have tried to cover most budgets.  Try to be creative yourself like I did with my clear box clutch bag, and then you'll have your own one of a kind piece. 

Have a fab spring! Love K.J. X

Style Diary 31/03/2013 / My week in pictures

This is my style diary for today and my week in pictures. This idea with todays style is combining neutrals with brights to make the outfit pop!

Jeans from a selection at best dressed 

Cream jumper from Topshop

Boots from Tesco

Pink Envelope Clutch - eBay £6.99 (including postage and packing) 

Forever 21 Pink Statement necklace, they had it in two colours pink and sky blue.
You can get it on eBay for £5.53 (They also have more colours than they did in store)

Forever 21 tinted lens wayfarers - perfect colour for summer and a bargain at £4.90 

My week in pictures:

This isn't from this week but it was such an amazing view in the M.E.N

Another view from the M.E.N at One Direction!

Going for the sporty look that is in for spring/summer 2013

Being silly after my make-over at Bare Minerals! I love the lip colour in Witty!

Another after make-over picture!

Enjoying some sunshine before setting off!

My sexy new boyfriend!
(Why are statues in antique shops so creepy?!)

Making some pastry for an apple pie and I got a double yolk! LUCKY!


K.J. X

HAPPY EASTER!

Hi everyone, Happy Easter! 

Sorry that it's been so long! Now that I am on holiday (finally) i'll be able to get some more blog posts on. Something that i've never posted about before but really enjoy is home decor. I love buying little things for my house and especially love decorating for the season. Last week I ordered some cute decorations so that I would be ready for spring/easter to replace all of the reds and purples of the winter season for something fresher!

Easter wreath from John Lewis!

Here's a close up of the easter wreath, I love the eggs they used!

A view of the dining room looking very seasonal!

I filled the table centrepieces with gypsophila to brighten up the table that had been red for winter and added in some yellow butterflies.  

These little egg nests I bought made cute place settings!

I added butterflies into the centrepieces for a splash of colour amongst the white.

I used these sweet egg shaped candles in the middle of the centrepieces again to add some colour. 

Eggs that I place in a basket on the side table to add more colour to the room!

Adorable chick baskets

The Easter tree! My family's new tradition is to decorate this tree for each season/holiday!

Another view of the easter tree.

To show the spring theme I wanted to take the metal branches and make them look more alive, since spring is about new growth. I used moss from the garden centre and attached it to the branches to create this idea.

I love these little chicks! I decided to use yellow and green decorations for the tree since they are fresh and vibrant reminding me of spring!

All of the decorations used on the tree came from John Lewis in little box packs!

One of the cute bunny decorations!

As I mentioned before I love these little chicks. I saw this set and had to have them, I love the tiny sunglasses! Chilling out in the sun!!!

Super fashionable chicks!

I hope that you've all enjoyed your Easter! Lets hope that the weather stays as nice as it was today! (fingers crossed) K.J. X