Thursday 29 December 2011

2011: a retrospective



feeling inspired after reading miss tallulah porkchop's 'the year that was' i thought i'd do my own summary of 2011. at first i only focused on the rubbish stuff related to the situation i'm in now but when i got to really thinking about everything that's gone on, it hasn't been all bad.

1. went on holiday with just my friends for the first time and it was one of the most fun times of my life so far.
2. got my degree and a not too shabby one at that.
3. didn't date one single boy (and perhaps more worryingly still haven't realised what i'm doing wrong)
4. moved out of london, the city i love, and back in with my parents. a huge shock after 3 years of independent living in a huge bustling metropolis.
5. bought my first leather jacket which i hope lasts for years to come.
6. realised the job i want to do and in the same year given up the dream of doing it. recession you suck.
7. didn't get a tattoo, the first year i haven't since turning 18.
8. started wearing lipstick, you'd never guess that now looking at me.
9. broke my first bone, it was only a toe but it still counts.
10. had my hair cut professionally for the first time in 2 years.

i know it doesn't sound like the most thrilling year but at the moment i keep focusing on everything that currently sucks in my life (stuff i won't bore anymore people with) and i just need to remind myself that this year hasn't been a complete waste of time and i want to look back and remember some of the good times.

p.s. i'm aware this post should be accompanied by a giant #WHITEGIRLPROBLEMS



Wednesday 28 December 2011

happy birthday daddy!

his first car!
even if you are generally a grumpy ole bastard these days i love you lots!

Tuesday 27 December 2011

a little bit of christmas





aren't my sisters and mother total babes? the answer is yes.

Tuesday 20 December 2011

christmas cards courtesy of birds in hats

hi, sorry i've been such a bad blogger, is anyone even still reading this? christmas is a busy time for me, i'm a little elf in my house, no word of a lie.


my lovely friend alice of birds in hats was kind enough to send me some of her adorable christmas cards that she's selling on her etsy shop. as if i wasn't in love with them enough she's now done a selection with GLITTER HATS. they're amazing, if you want people to like you then you should do the sensible thing and send them a bird in a hat on a christmas card.




Monday 12 December 2011

happy birthday luke pooch!


to one of my best friends & my most avid blog reader,
happy birthday darling!
hope you enjoyed some of our best bits (bits!)
i love you so much, can't wait to see you friday
love coxy 
xxxxxx

Friday 9 December 2011

christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat


my first batch of mince pies of the year! although these are technically actually mincemeat palmiers (recipe here) that i made this afternoon whilst listening to my christmas playlist that i created about 3 years but is still going strong (spotify link here if you wanna have a listen). despite nearly having completed my christmas shopping i still don't feel in the spirit yet but this afternoon has definitely helped! 

next up: homemade christmas cards & gingerbread!

Monday 5 December 2011

y'all ready for this?


as if velour vans weren't heart racing enough, vans have now teamed up with beauty & youth to bring us a CORDUROY collection. prepare to be amazed.





BUT i think they're only made for boys. stab.


bloc (heel) party

just because we're meant to be spending our money on our loved ones doesn't mean we can't treat ourselves a little bit right? these boots are currently in the peacocks sale for £15.00, unfortunately (or fortunately for some) online the leopard print ones are only left in a size 6 and the blue suedette ones only available in a 3. 

Friday 2 December 2011

christmas dress


because every girl's gotta have one.



and before anyone goes thinking that this is me pictured above, I WISH I LOOKED LIKE THAT.


Thursday 1 December 2011

holiday gift guide: for your older sister who has an obsession with animal print, glam rock & drummers



as people who know me in real life will know, i'm not in a great employment/ financial situation right now so as much as i'd love to spend a lot on my loved ones its just not possible. so as the holiday season is upon us i shall be composing some gift guides on a budget, i also think its quite fun scouring for something on the cheap that you know that certain individual will love rather than just throwing money at things that you know anyone would be happy to receive.

kiss tote bag / ebay / £12.00