Sunday, 28 October 2012

Book Review - The Undomestic Goddess

Greetings,

With the dark nights drawing in, I thought I'd share with you another book for you to enjoy.

The Blurb reads:
The story of a girl who needs to slow down.
To find herself. To fall in love.
And to discover what an iron is for...
 
Samantha is a high-powered lawyer in London.
She works all hours, has no home life, and cares only
about getting a partnership. She thrives on the pressure
and adrenalin. Until one day... she makes a mistake.
A mistake so huge, it'll wreck her career.
 
She walks right out of her office, get on the first
train she see, and finds herself in the middle of nowhere.
Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she is mistaken
for the interviewee housekeeper and finds herself being
offered the job. They have no idea they've hired a
Cambridge-educated lawyer with an IQ of 158 -
Samantha has no idea how to work the oven.
 
Disaster ensues. It's chaos as Samantha battle with the
washing machine... the ironing board... and attempts to
cook a cordon bleu dinner. But gradually, she falls in love
with her new life in a wholly unexpected way.
 
Will her employers ever discover the truth?
Will Samantha's old life ever catch up with her?
And if it does... will she want it back?
 
 
Another great read from Sophie Kinsella, make you wonder would you be able to start a fresh somewhere new, doing something you aren't used to and making that your life? To read about someone who can't do simple day to day tasks, and the mess Samantha gets in, will have you laughing out loud!
 
I hope you enjoy this book.
 
Love Lolly
xoxo

Monday, 22 October 2012

ASOS Fashion finder - My outfits

Hello fashion friends,

I've been making a few outfits on ASOS fashion finder. I recently blogged about this site, telling you how I was enjoying creating outfit. Therefore I thought I'd share with you my outfits.
Vampire Glam!!
My outfit for the breaking dawn competition.
 
My Rock Gig out fit
I'm thinking of wearing something similar
to this when I go to see the Killers at the end of the month.
 
My Theatre Outfit
I love the theatre, watch the ballet or a beautiful musical.
 
My New York Outfit
I chilled outfit to heading to the city (PS it's my dream to visit New York)
 
I'm loving creating loads of outfit to wear... Might have to add some new pieces to my own wardrobe!!!
 
Love Lolly
xoxo

Sunday, 21 October 2012

The English National Ballet

Dear Readers,

This week has been a bit different for me, I was asked if I would like to help back stage at Milton Keynes theatre and be a dresser for the week, helping the English Nation Ballet and their production of "The Sleeping Beauty". Now I love Ballet and jumped at the chance of helping!! The only experience I've had before was in school productions and the ballet school I went to when I was young, so this was all new to me. Tuesday night was the dress rehearsal for all the dancers and team. They hadn't done this production since 2008 and so the dancers were quite new to their performances, and their costumes. I was working with all the men, helping them get ready before the show and between act. They were great people, who love their job!! Pleased that they were performing. The costumes were stunning, from the Cavaliers to the King and the Carabosse. Now some of these outfits were stunning to wear, but I didn't know how they could dance in them, however the dancers did it with ease. My favourite costume of the men other than the Carabosse was the Bluebird! The colour of his top was stunning, with glitter detail, I just fell in love with this costume... he even had blue ballet shoes (I want a pair of these). There were plenty of costume changes back stage, that by the end of the week I had just about worked them all out. Also the team back stage were fantastic! The wardrobe staff were always to hand to help the dancers with everything they need, making quick alterations between shows.
I didn't get to watch any of the show as I spent all my time out the back, but the performance shall be in London in early January at the London Coliseum, I'm gonna try and book tickets ASAP for my friend and I.



Love Lolly
xoxo


PS. Check out their website to see where to see "The sleeping Beauty" and also many more they are performing, and where. http://www.ballet.org.uk/index.php

More Cards...

Hiya everyone,

Birthdays never stop arriving as the weeks pass, which means more birthday cards need to made for friends and family. Therefore I've been a busy little Bee creating!

Went a bit cup cake crazy.
 
Flower 3D birthday card and
Disney 101 Dalmations 1st birthday card.
 
Three cards I made,  manly card for my uncle,
and two butterfly cards for friends birthday.
 
I've got a few more cards to make, so I'll put the pictures up when I've made them.
 
 
Love Lolly
xoxo


Tuesday, 16 October 2012

ASOS Fashion Finder

Dear readers,

You might have already shopped on ASOS but have you used ASOS Fashion Finder? You can put together outfits to see what they look like as a whole. Its like taking your clothes with you to the shops, so you can match it with everything else you can find. I love making an outfit for any occasion, from a night at the theatre to a night on the town. You can see the prices of each item and where to find it on line to perchance - I love this part! Not just making your own outfits you can share them with others and also view what everyone else is loving!! I'm sure I'm going to find some new great outfit, and plenty of hidden gems. However I'm still getting the hang of it, but enjoying myself as I do.

Check it out: http://fashionfinder.asos.com/

Give it ago, and build up your fashion.


Love Lolly
xoxo

Sunday, 14 October 2012

Boohoo "Free UK Delivery"

Hello everyone,


Do you want to add to your winter wardrobe? Well quickly get over to Boohoo.com as they have got free delivery in the UK when your spend over £30. Enter FREE30 to receive free delivery, they have got their A/W selection ready for you all.
I've ordered some new dress!! Yes, more dresses... can't wait for them to arrive!! Just need to sort out some events to wear them to!!

Don't for get FREE30 - I'm sure you will find something you like.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Saturday, 13 October 2012

I've Been Shopping

Hello,

On Tuesday I went for a spot of shopping and visited the new Next store on my local retail park. (It's only moved up a few stores to new place - much bigger now!)
Well while I was in the shop I found a new handbag and purse... It has bunnies on it!! I love it and had to have it!! It's so cute!!!


Pretty bag!! Navy and red with brown handles
Perfect for this winter. Also a great size to fit
all my suff in.


 
Can't wait to style this on my next grily day out.
 
Take care,
Love Lolly
xoxo