Wednesday, 3 February 2016

January Favourites





I gratefully got this little gadget for Christmas and it has fast become one of my favourite things. There's just something so satisfying about getting your image there and then,watching it come to life. I'm definitely all for bringing back the physical copy of an image, there's just something so nostalgic about it.

 As far as polaroids go I would say the quality of image you get with this camera is not too bad at all. I personally really like the kind of oldy wordy feel to the image. I also really like the shape of the film, it just sets it apart from other polaroids. 

For me, although there are most probably cheaper cameras out there that are just as good, I still opted for this one because I loved the colour and the way the product looks on the whole and I'm not disappointed with the quality at all. It's also really light-weight too. One thing I would say is that the film is pretty pricey but for me that just makes the images I take that bit more special. I make sure I choose to capture particularly special memories.




I was pretty chuffed to get this in the sale early this month. Not going to lie, this purchase was pretty much influenced by all the good things I'd heard about it, even on feel unique (where I purchased it from) had such good reviews.

 I have really been enjoying using this since I've got it; it's very rich and feels really luxurious on the skin. For me, it does feel like a spa product and even smells like one; it's just lovely. To be honest, I can't say I've noticed a whole lot of difference in my skin from using this yet but straight after using it my skin does feel really clean and refreshed and all make-up is definitely removed, which is why I just love it. 

It is on the pricey side for sure, but you get a fair amount of product and you don't need much to cleanse the whole face. It comes with a really good quality muslin cloth to which is a plus.




I won't go into too much detail about this fragrance as I have done a more in depth post about it recently but I just had to include it because to me it really does smell divine. I know fragrance preference is personal but this one is just right up my street. I really think I will be repurchasing and repurchasing again for years to come.

If your into woody scents, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try!


So this is my first item of clothing from Weekday so I can't comment fully on them as a brand but so far so good, I'll definitely be checking more of their stuff out now I know their quality is good and for me, worth the money.

I really do love everything about this jacket. It is very oversized but I personally love that about it, it feels very Scandinavian in its style and really reminds me of the oversized fit of the clothes from Monki, a brand I love and have frequently bought from for years now.

It's maybe not the most appropriate jacket for an English winter as it is a light silky fabric but I've been wearing it non stop anyway; layering with jumpers underneath and a scarf on top does the trick.



I was graciously gifted this beauty for Christmas and I've just not stopped using it this month. Not to be too hipster here but there's just something so satisfying about having physical records again, about listening to albums in full and on repeat. Not that I ain't all about the Ipod shuffle but I'm really looking forward to building my own collection of Vinyl's up over time. I think it's such a lovely thing to do and I like the idea of handing it down when I'm older.

 In terms of the sound quality of this particular Crosley, it's really not too bad, not the best as it is a little on the quiet side, but I still just love it. I chose the blue colour as it's my personal fav, but there's loads of different ones too if you're interested.




I can't tell you how long I've wanted to get my hands on one of these slogan t-shirts from Whistles. Well I kinda can actually; years. I'd seen them floating about on various different platforms and  thought they looked just effortlessly cool yanno. 

They come out with different ones every so often, usually French slogans, and I've liked them all, but there was something about this particular one that I just couldn't let go a miss. I just love the simplicity and the curve of the text. Of course it's a little on the pricey side but luckily I managed to grab this in the sale. Even so, I'd say it's worth it. The material is just so nice and soft and you can tell it's just so well made. It hangs on the body like a dream. 

It's a little different for me as I usually tend to gravitate to more oversized stuff. This isn't super fitted but it's not oversized either and I like that. It's definitely been a style staple for me this month.

It's available in Khaki too which is just as lovely.


I just love that this trend has come back, I really do. I had tried on a few different ones, such as similar checked ones from Topshop, but this one is by far my favourite.

 I love the dark blue colour as it's something I don't have a lot of in my wardrobe and find the fit really flattering (and forgiving haha).

I've been loving pairing this with my black turtle neck and Weekday jacket, like I'm just all about that outfit at the minute, it's become my uniform pretty much.

This pinafore also comes in at a super reasonable £19.99 which is so good considering I'd probably pay double for it.

David Bowie


Okay, so I just had to include Bowie in my favourites this month due to this unexpected huge loss that has shaken the world. I could go on and on about him I really could, but it has all probably been said better by another, and that's just it. 

How grave an effect it has been on so many and how they all have something to recall about how his music has reached them and touched them in the same way it has done for me, just says it all. A true artist. A true practitioner. Not just music, but art, life. Creativity at it's best. Gone but never forgotten.

What are your January favourites?

PS. I have tried to link the items the best I can but unfortunately some items are not available at the moment.

Thanks for reading,
Kelly T x

Sunday, 24 January 2016

Sale Away

I'm not much of a sales person truth be told, but I had saved a few pennies up and very gratefully got some for Christmas and so I decided to suck it up and dive into the hectic jumble that is January sales.

I got some stuff in store and some online, but I'll link them all the best can. I thought I'd share with you what I picked up so you could get your hands on some of these items for cheaper if you like them too. There's a mixture of fashion and beauty items that I just couldn't let go a miss. Who doesn't love a good bargain ey? 

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and hope you enjoy! 

Emma Hardy Cleansing Balm
Original Price- £38
Sale Price- £32.30



Topshop Scarf

£7 in the sale.
Can't find the link on the website but in may still be in stores.



Whistles Tee

I got this t-shirt in the sale on ASOS a couple of weeks ago, but unfortunately it' s no longer in the sale. Butttt, it is still available to buy at full price, if you should so please.



ASOS Skirt

£38 to £13, yes please!



Weekday Jacket

Original Price- £85
Sale Price - £51




Still a bit of a splurge but I have wanted this for ages so I just went for it and I'm so glad I did. I've worn it pretty much everyday since I got it.

Topshop Jackpot Heels

Original price- £58
Sale Price - £40

I was super stoked to get these in the sale. I had spotted them ages ago now and loooved them, but they had sold out before I could even get my hands on a pair, but randomly browsing the website I found them in the sale. Think I actually did a little fist pump. Also, I used a gift card I had to buy them, so I actually only ended up paying £9 for them. Bargain. (also, didn't even know you could use a gift card online, but it turns out you can)



River Island Top

Original Price: £28
Sale Price: £15



Okay, so these next few items weren't in the sale but I thought I'd throw them in there anyway as they're still available to buy in store and in my opinion are such good value for money.They have quickly become some of the favourite pieces in my wardrobe.

Thanks for reading,
Kelly T x

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Jo Malone: Wood Sage and Sea Salt


I very (very) gladly received this bottle of heaven for Christmas this year and it was a 'I'm in love, I'm in love, and I don't care who knows it' moment (10 points to you if you know what's that from). I'm a fairly new Jo Malone fan and I honestly don't know what I've been doing with my life until now...it's that dramatic. I actually sell perfume as my job so I'm familiar with the lot but honestly to me, Jo Malone fragrances are just something else. I can't put my finger on it exactly but to me they just smell earthy in a way, if that makes any sense. I think because the fragrances are candles too, they're just in a different spectrum than most fragrances.

I was shopping around a few months ago, sauntering around Selfridges... as you do, when I was finally pushed by the countless great things I'd heard about Jo Malone fragrances, to go and have a whiff of the scents. I tried so many and honestly so many were lovely, I couldn't decide which was my favourite; there's just loads to choose from, from fresh to floral to musky scents.


I sprayed a few of my favourites onto some blotters and one on each wrist, popped them in my bag and went on my way. I'm definitely glad I tried them on my skin as by doing it I noticed how long-lasting they seemed. I kept smelling them on my skin and just found myself loving them more and more, this fragrance particularly as it settled. 

Coming back to my shopping where I had put the blotters much later in the day, when I took the clothes out, they all smelt of one fragrance over all of the others and it,and therefore my clothes, now smelt divine. I found the blotter that smelt like my clothes did and knew that I was just gonna have to have this in my life, it just smelt so good and it was strong enough to even make my clothes smell from the blotter. Only, I didn't know which one it was. (I don't know why this post is turning into some kind of bad mystery novel but I'll just role with it)

So yeah, I returned to Selfridges a couple of weeks later and went on a major mission to find this heavenly scent. Lo and Behold, I found that it was Wood Sage and Sea Salt. Of course, fragrance is down to personal preference but I seriously do love this one.


Rightly named, this is a woody fragrance with top notes of ambrette seeds, heart notes of sea salt and the base note of sage;it may not be up your street if you usually wear sweet scents but if you like fresh but woody scents this could be the one for you. Jo Malone doesn't come cheap, with this fragrance being £42 for 30ml and £85 for 100ml but for a luxury brand and a darn tootin (yep, I'm Billy Rae Cyrus apparently) lovely fragrance, you arguably get what you pay for. The fragrances seem to be fairly long lasting too, the scent remained on the blotter and my clothes for days as well, but I'm yet to really test how long it lasts on my skin, so I'll keep you updated.

The packaging and presentation is just lovely too, so luxurious and fancy. They make such lovely gifts for someone... or for yourself.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend giving these Jo Malone Colognes a try if you're in the market for a new scent. There's such a big range that I really think there is something for everyone.

What's your favourite fragrance?

Thanks for reading,
Kelly T x

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Monthly Playlist


Hey guys! I Thought I'd share with you some of the songs I've been listening to and loving this month. Some of them are new favourites and some of them I've loved for what feels like forever. 

Also, as we are in the depth of December now, of course I had to feature some Christmas songs, because I'm all about the Christmas songs in December (and in November...maybe even the end of October... yep, I'm that person #noshame) 

I love reading these types of posts; number one, because I'm nosy and find these type of posts almost like snooping at what some one has in their makeup bags, and number two, because I often come across some new stuff that I might not have heard before and end up loving.

Hope you enjoy!











Kelly T x