shoes - docs

top - american apparel

skirt - topshop

Trampoline in the background. CLASS. Kinda simple and easy this, but I haven’t worn this skirt in ages and it was about time that I dug it out of my wardrobe. I bought it in Topshop around Easter when everyone was obsessed, but it's a trusty denim skirt (everyone needs one) with some cute buttons up the front. The a-line shape is lovely, too. Most skirts make me look like I've draped a bin bag around me, so a-line skirts are perfect for their high waisted and tailored shape. I decided to wear it with my american apparel oversized (sliiightly to big for me, but really lightweight) top. The story behind this is - it's one size, and I'd been looking for a stripy top for ages, but the ones I tried were too fitted and didn't really suit me. I love the whole shape to it, and although American Apparel is stupidly expensive, wherever you look it's never going to be the same as the one you really like. And it's all good now I have it :))

ps - 3 days until Christmas!!!

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now playing: sugarmaaan

i really hope these go in the sale

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Stopping myself buying these is hard, but it's just my luck that they'll end up being under half the price in the boxing day sales. Some are new loves ( asos floral print lace skater dress!!! nye dream ), and some I've had my eye on for ages but never convinced myself to buy ( looking at you, docs ). In other words, if only I was a billionaire. Any donations appreciated.

I can't believe there's only six days until Christmas. There's been such a build up and now I feel a bit sad that it's going to be over in less than a week..

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now playing: trouble jamie t/favourite day bombay bicycle club/conrad ben howard/april nick mulvey

my bedroom is a grotto

 

 

A really cluttered grotto. I love seeing posts on other people's rooms, and videos on room decor ideas etc, you know, being a nosy person and all. Especially during Christmas, there are too many tempting pieces in the shops (santa mug and christmas banner are essential), so I thought I'd do a post including some of my new, not really needed items. But it's Pinterest-y so I don't mind.

The pillows on my bed are from asda, ikea, urban outfitters and primark, and the penguin is from SeaWorld (13 and still lovin it). The bedding's from asda, too. Got my ever-growing collection of books peeking out a bit, and my really, really messy desk. This is on a good day. Also, isn't the light up house the cutest thing you've ever seen?

ps - I've put baubles on my fairy lights like every year, and nearly broke my ankle whilst doing it.

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(This post is part of a little blogger series I'm taking part in called the "secret blogger project 2015" run by teen bloggers Emily , Rebekka and Charlotte. About 30 of us will be writing 4 times per season on selected little lifestyle topics and you can also go onto the twitter and Instagram hash tag "#secretbp2015" to have a little chat and view everyone's posts. If you would like to join or know more (we'd love to have you!)  Instagram dm @theperks0fbeingemily or if you don't have Instagram, send a quick email to  rebekkarosebeautyxo@gmail.com!)

now playing: ghosts laura marling

festive spiced cookies

Today I have done some baking! And what I made actually turned out well! Unusual! Browsing on Pinterest during Christmas time is a recipe ( get it ) for disaster. You sit staring at all the cakes and cookies baked to perfection, and you convince yourself that you actually need a copper kitchen aid. Being a baking enthusiast, I'm always looking for really easy recipes that are very hard to mess up, and I think I've found a fool proof way of making Christmas cookies.

You will need -

8oz Plain Flour ( sieved )

4oz Butter 

2oz Sugar

1 Egg 

1tsp Cinnamon ( optional )

1. Add all of the butter to the bowl and stir until it is a creamy consistency. It took me ages to do this but it's really important for later.
2. In this order, stirring in between - add the sugar, the egg, and the cinnamon. Add the flour in sections, stirring in gradually so it isn't too hard to mix in. You should now have a dough.
3. Pour some flour on a clean surface, and cover a rolling pin in flour to prevent the dough sticking.
4. Roll out the dough until it's about half an inch thick, and start cutting out shapes with your cookie cutters.
5. Once you've finished, spread a tiny bit of butter over some greaseproof paper on a baking tray and pop your cookies on them, and put them in the oven for at least 10 minutes, at 150-200 degrees.
6. Take them out of the oven, and leave to cool completely, otherwise the icing will melt when you ice them.
7. Stir in the colour of your preference in a bowl of icing sugar and water. I went for red because it's the most Christmassy!
8. Ice your cookies, and do some cute little designs in icing pens. You're done!

(This post is part of a little blogger series I'm taking part in called the "secret blogger project 2015" run by teen bloggers Emily , Rebekka and Charlotte. About 30 of us will be writing 4 times per season on selected little lifestyle topics and you can also go onto the twitter and Instagram hash tag "#secretbp2015" to have a little chat and view everyone's posts. If you would like to join or know more (we'd love to have you!)  Instagram dm @theperks0fbeingemily or if you don't have Instagram, send a quick email to  rebekkarosebeautyxo@gmail.com!)

christmas gift guide for her

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This is something I've been wanting to do since last year's post, and I felt it was just the right time. I geared this more towards girls, just because I don't really know what boys like to receive as presents. But this could work for boys, too, depending on their taste.  I personally love all of these things, and would be so happy to see them under the Christmas tree. So if you're wondering what to get for your mum, daughter, friend, sister, aunty, nan or whoever, this should hopefully provide some inspiration and help you out a little bit!