Book Review - The Wedding Girl

Hiya,

I read this book over a year ago now, when I was on my winter holiday to the sun. I thought I'd share it with you anyway as it was an enjoyable read, but also thought many of you out there might like it too.

The Blurb Reads: 

At eighteen, Milly was up for anything. So when a friend asked 

her to marry him just so that he could stay in England, she didn't 

hesitate. To make it seem real she dressed up in wedding finery 

and posed on the steps of the registry office for photographs. 

Now, ten years later, Milly is a very different person. Engaged 

to Simon - who is good-looking, wealthy and adores her - 

she is about to have the biggest and most elaborate wedding 

imaginable, all masterminded by her mother. Nobody knows 

about her first marriage, so it's almost as though it never 

happened - isn't it?

But with only four days to go, it looks as though Milly's past is 

going to catch up with her. Can she sort things out before her 

fairytale wedding collapses around her? How can she tell Simon? 

And worse still, how can she tell her mother...?

Looking for a holiday read by the beach, this could be it. Another great read from from Sophie Kinsella writing as Madeleine Wickham. When you are young, your life is full of adventure, but as you grow up, the past can catch up with you, for Milly she is having a case of deja vu.

Enjoy.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Hand made cards - Birthday Cards

Afternoon,

So on sunday while I had a bit of time on my hands, as I didn't want to go outside in the snow, I thought I'd better get making some Birthday cards as before I know the birthday would be here. I really need to spend a whole day making some cards, might have to book a day in my diary so I can do that!

I love making animal cards, I find them quite cutie and add character to a card. Cupcakes also work well on cards, also everyone seems to enjoy them, which is perfect as a card.

These are just quick cards, all with a 3D effect.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Fashion - Berry Tones

Afternoon,

I've decided to make Friday's my Fashion Day, giving you this season Hottest trends and where to find it on the high street or online!

A hot trend for this season is "Berry Tones" a great winter warming colour.

Here's my selection of Berry tones:

New look - Dark Red Popcorn knit cap sleeve Dress

£22.99

New Look - Dark Red Embossed Scuba Skater Skirt

£16.99

Beautifully embossed textured skirt

Top Shop - Petite moto wine leigh Jeans 

£38.00

Top Shop - Knitted open stitch jumper

£26.00

This design has split sides.

Boohoo.com - Mae small Satchel

£18.00

Boohoo.com - Jade knitted fairisle leggings

£10.00

Dorothy Perkins - Berry Military Coat

£25.00

Boohoo.com - Lucy Bandeau with Trim

£15.00

Hope you have enjoyed my selection and can find many of your own. Let me know what you think, or what you've found too!

Love Lolly

xoxo

My New iPhone cover

Hello,

I love my iPhone and always want it looking good, as it's one of my main accessories that I have on me. I've got a few different case, but I'm always on the look out for more. Last week I received a late Christmas present from a friend (Yeah, just a bit late but worth it). It was a very cute Bunny iPhone cover.

From the front you can see the large ears 

and behind an attachable tail, that also 

helps hold the phone up.

The tail is cute extra on the design. 

Fluffy texture too!

I've been showing this to friends and family who all love it too, and know its perfect for me!!

Love Lolly

xoxo

Book Review - Cocktails for Three

Hello All,

I've been busy looking at all the books I've collected over the years, I don't mind reading the same book twice, but there's nothing like the first time you read a story. Most book I get are from suggestions from friends or family. I have got a few from suggestions from other authors or reading books by authors I know. Some authors do like to have different writing styles aimed at different audiences so do go by different names. They might what to show case their talents differently as it isn't their normal style. Sophie Kinsella is an author who likes to do this. She is well know for her fun loving stories, including The Secret dream world of a shopaholic, Twenties Girl and I've got your Number. Sophie Kinsella also writes under the name of Madeleine Wickham, which I find are much more gritty, hard hitting stories. They aren't too over the top, but an interesting read.
The first of her novels I read was "Cocktails For Three" which was brought as a present from a friend.

The Blurb reads: 

Three great friends, smart, successful, meet for 

cocktails and gossip once a month.

Roxanne: Glamorous, self-confident, with a secret lover-

will he ever leave his wife and marry her? 

Maggie: Capable and high-achieving - will she take 

motherhood in her stride?

Candice: Honest, decent, or so she believes - how will she 

cope when a ghost from her past turns up?

Then one night a conversation with the cocktail waitress sets in 

train an extraordinary chain of events which will affect all 

three women's lives. Will their friendship survive?

A gripping read of three women's lives, how each deal with their problems differently, thinking the others won't understand. A nice read, with a few twists and turns to keep you involved.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Look Magazine

Dear Friends,

For Christmas I was given a Magazine subscription from a friend, the Magazine is Look. I love this Mag, and buy it nearly every Week, so getting this subscription was perfect for me!!
My first magazine arrived this week, just in time for me to sit down after doing some jobs and grab a cup of tea.

I love the mix of Fashion, Celebrities and real life. The fashion side shows whats hot, but also where to get it too!! What Celebrities are wearing and where to get it on the high street. I love finding top trends in fashion, but also beauty. Real life stories are in here too, helping learn from people who have been in that situation before you, be that work related, family or love life.
The celebrity gossip will also help make use you are up to date on who is dating whom!!

I can't wait for next weeks to arrive already. This is going to be a great year with them arriving weekly.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Film Review - Jack Reacher

Dear Film fans,

It a new year, which means plenty of new and exciting films entering the cinema. Over the Christmas break I didn't get a chance to go to the cinema, therefore only last week did I finally get to watch the new Tom Cruise film "Jack Reacher" based of the set of books by the author Lee Child.



If you like actions films, then check out this film. Starts a little slow, however it is need for you to understand the plot of the story. We follow a man as he drives his van into a car park where he takes out a gun and kills members of the public who are going about their daily lives. With 5 people murdered, the police enter to try and find the killer, however everything isn't all it seems. Jack Reacher steps in to find out the truth, why were five people killed? His search leads to others trying to stop him finding out the truth, which for us gives some great action. There is a fight inside a crack house with two large druggies, this adds a touch of humour to all the violence. Tom Cruise has really brought the character of Jack Reacher to life, creating a dark mysterious person who has you gripped to the story.


Love Lolly
xoxo