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Spring Wishlist/Shopping

As promised I’m here with my Spring inspired wishlist! I thought I would combine this with my recent mini clothes haul since  much of what I picked up is current and Spring inspired anyway. 

I’ll include pictures of the items from each shop alongside the pieces I bought myself. I’ll pop the prices and stuff alongside the items I bought✌

We’ll start with Primark…

These shoes are so pretty, simple but classic and for the bargin price of £2!! Can’t go wrong. I love the gold detail too.

These choker packs were £2 each! I love the black ones at the top especially with the rose design. The ones in the bottom picture are a bit different, these are really pretty and delicate. 

H & M

This stripy top was £12.99. It’s a really nice basic long sleeved t shirt and will look great with jeans or dungarees.

I thought this top was really cute. I love the blue flecks in the top and the cute embroidered writing and pictures on it. 

The glass is always half full 🥃

This 3 set of chokers was £5.99. These are really cool with the gold detailing and chain. I also love that this comes with a plain black one which I’ll get lots of wear out of. The gold one will look great as part of a dressier outfit too. 

Boohoo

I’ve been looking to get some dungarees for ages so I was chuffed when I saw these skinny ones. These were £12 with free next day delivery as I’ve paid for Boohoo premier. These are super comfy. 

So those are some of my purchases and some things I’ve been admiring on the shelves and online. 

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post! Let me know if you did 😊

Until next time, 

Roseanne 🙂

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OOTD: Spring casual 🌸

I like doing outfit blog posts, mainly because I love shopping and being nosy at what’s on trend and “in” at the moment. (That makes me sound old!) 

There are a few clothing items I’m hoping to buy this month ready for spring so I may also do a ‘Spring fashion wishlist’ post soon too, so be sure to keep an eye out for that ☺

I’ve tried to include as much information as I can about the clothes in this outfit, including the shop and price (If I can remember!!)

Let’s go! 

Outfit

  • High top Converse All stars in Black, Office £42.00
  • High waisted ripped jeans, Boohoo £18
  • Dusky pink jumper, Primark 
  • Black velvet choker Set of 3, Primark £3
  • Camo bomber jacket, Primark £10

I hope you like this outfit. I’m very much a high street shopper. It’s a super casual look but still on trend (music to my ears) I love the combination of dusky pink and the khaki green of the Camo jacket, they go so well together.

I was so chuffed with the bomber jacket. I had been eyeing this up for a little while in several different Primarks and it was originally £23, which tbf is still a bargin for a mid thickness jacket perfect for spring, but I waited and I’m so pleased I did as it ended up being £10 in the sale!! Love a sale bargin 👊

Keep your eyes peeled 👀 for that ‘Spring fashion wishlist’ post coming soon 🌸

Until next time, 

Roseanne 🙂

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‘Rosie’ Lush set ❤🌷

A tribute to all things rosy, this flower emblazoned parcel is blooming with fragrant floral products.

Say it with flowers.

Let’s take a look at what you get inside

… 

Rose Jam Bubbleroon 

Crumble up a bed of roses with Nourishing fair trade shea butter and floral geranium.

Ro’s Argan body conditioner 

Everything’s coming up roses with exquisite argan and floral geranium to pamper skin.

Jason and the Argan oil shampoo bar 

Send golden shades on a quest to softness and strength with restorative rose and argan.

Tisty Tosty bath bomb 

Concoct a lovely potion in your bargin with rose absolute, precious orris root and rose buds. 

Rose Jam shower gel 

Adorn your skin in an opulent Organic Turkish rose and sweet Fair Trade vanilla lather. 

..So that’s the box. Lots of goodies.

I’ve only had bath bombs and a bubbleroon before so I can’t wait to try out some new products.

What’s your favourite type of Lush product? 

Until next time, 

Roseanne 🙂

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OOTD: Night out casual 💋

I had drinks with my work friends last night so I thought I would do a blog post of my outfit and make up look.

We started off at a casual bar so I went for a casual night out look. We did actually end up in town (& I was very thankful for my flats!)

We’ll start with the outfit…

I went for a black and white combo with this outfit.

The jumper is a black and white mix from H & M. 

The black ankle grazer skinny jeans are from Primark.

The black choker comes from a set of three, again from Primark.

I pinned a little badge to my jumper to add a bit detail.

Red goes really well with black and the little rose is really cool. I matched my lipstick with this too and they both added a pop of colour to the look⚘🌷

My bag is from Primark too! It’s black with a suede effect flap on the front with gold detailing. 

The black faux suede shoes with gold detailing are also from Primark.
I love how well these accessories go with the outfit and with each other. 

On to make up…

Base

  • Tanya Burr Face illuminator 
  • Sleek colour correcting palette 
  • Body Shop All-in-one BB cream, Shade 2
  • Rimmel Wake me up foundation, Shade Soft beige
  • Correction lasting perfection Concealor, Shade cool medium
  • Bourjois Radiance reveal Concealor, Shade 1 Ivory

Face

  • Sleek cream contour kit, Shade light 
  • Nyx baked blush, Shade 5 Foreplay
  • Revolution Ultra pro glow palette 
  • Revoltuion pro fix oil controlling fixing spray.

Eyes

  • Revolution eye primer 
  • Tanya Burr cosmetics Midnight smoulder palette, colours: stargazing, endless sky, midnight navy & into the night.
  • Essence make me brow eyebrow gel, Shade 3 soft Browny brows.
  • Tanya burr cosmetics perfect brows kit, Shades pebble & chesnut
  • Maybelline Lash sensational mascara, Shade black.

Lips

  • Rimmel lasting finish lip Liner, shade 4 India  pink.
  • Tanya Burr cosmetics cream lipstick, Shade Big Kiss.

(Sorry for the moody looking face in this next photo! Whenever I smile in photos my eyes seem to close and you couldn’t see my eyeshadow 🙈)

♡ Highlighter ☄

I also used my new Paul Stafford Chopstick curlers to do my hair 👱

I hope you like the look! Let me know 💋

Until next time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Mini Slimming World food Haul 🍴

I’ve grabbed quite a few different and new Slimming World friendly products this recently during our weekly food shops so I thought I would fill you guys in. 

Let’s start with savory…

Butternut squaffles

These are so tasty and a great alternative to high syn waffles and chips. Butternut squash is an S too which is great and it means a less carb loaded meal which is nice to have sometimes. 

Skin on Sweet potatoe chips 

Sweet potatoes are quite hard to cut up and I was feeling a bit lazy haha. These are super tasty and a yummy alternative to normal potatoe chips.

Courgette lasagne sheets 

Again these were a nice alternative to pasta lasagne sheets and are an S which is even better. These can just be layered inbetween the usual mince and cheese sauces without any need to be pre cooked! Much quicker, less faffing about.

Heck chicken sausages

These sausages are so yummy and only 0.5 syn for 2. I know it may seem wierd as they are chicken but they make a nice alternative to pork sausages and have a really nice flavour. The Italia ones with mozzarella & tomato are my favourites.

Porky lights sausages 

These are so tasty and only 0.5 syn each which is awesome for pork sausages. These are so good! Their only downfall is the price so I try to grab them when they are on offer.

Hula hoop pufts, ready salted

These crisps are really nice and great as a snack. They are 3 syns a bag which is really low for crisps.

And sweet…

Muller light Yoghurt 

Completely free and so yummy. An excellent dessert, snack or addition to a packed lunch.

Fibre one squares 

These fibre one treats are only 4 syns each, and trust me they are worth it! The chocolate brownies in particular are as good (if not better) than many cafe brownies. They also come in Lemon drizzle and salted caramel flavour. 

Chocolate coated rice cake bars 

These are a great chocolate fix and I love having these as a snack at work. These are 4.5 syns per bar. I also have these in chocolate orange flavour which is my favourite.
And of course…lots of fresh fruit and veg! This is probably the bulk of our weekly shop but so worth it and super good for you. We always have apples, Pears, strawberries & raspberries (when available) and lots of salad veg such as toms, peppers, cucumber etc as these are my favourites to eat.

I’m going to do a post soon with some yummy Slimming World recipes so if you liked this post keep your eyes peeled for that 👍

Until next time, 

Roseanne 🙂

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Happy body, happy mind! 🛀🙏😌

Hi! I’m back, it’s been too long (Over a week!!) I feel like I’ve had no time at the moment so I took this evening out to have a bit of ‘me time’ and to actually write a blog post. 

It’s really important to take time out to relax especially if you feel like things are getting on top of you. Do things that you enjoy but havn’t been able to do, preferably something stress free and relaxing. Life can be busy and chaotic and we often put ourselves last, I think we are all guilty of this from time to time.

So what do I like to do to chill out? I love a good pamper. I’ve really got into bath/skin/body products recently and I just love an opportunity to soak and freshen up. 

I started by running myself a lovely hot bath and getting out my products.

For my bath: 

  • Lush ‘Flamingo’ bubble bar
  • Lush ‘Butterbear’ bath bomb
  • Radox ‘Feel pampered’ bath soak with shea butter and ginger

When I’m in the bath I like to pamper myself further with some lovely skincare…

Skincare/face/body

  • Witch ‘Naturally clear bursting beads’ face wash
  • Vasanti ‘Brighten up!’ Enzymatic face rejuvinator
  • Superdrugs fruity ‘Orange and satsuma’ shower gel
  • Zoella ‘Pretty polished’ sugar scrub 
  • Nspa beauty rituals ‘Radiance boosting’ face mask 
  • Zoella ‘Creamy madly dreamy’ body lotion

After I’d scrubbed with my sugar scrub (this feels lovely rubbed into dry skin and then rinsed off) washed myself & washed my face I then applied my face mask and left this on for 15 minutes. 

I love to wash my hair when I am having a bath too for a completely clean and fresh feeling. Some of my favourite shampoos and conditioners are…

Shampoos and conditioners 

  • Superdrug Anti dandruff ‘Classic care’ shampoo
  • Aussie ‘Miracle moist’ shampoo
  • Argan oil ‘hydrating’ hair mask
  • Kebelo ‘Clarifying’ shampoo (for use once or twice a month, a nice treat!)

Going back to the products in the picture above, I love the Witch face wash and spot products and they have always worked for me going back to my mid teens. I’ve had a few breakouts recently which is why I re purchased the face wash and spot stick, I would 100% recommend their products. 

(Fingers crossed the face mask doesn’t make me break out even more!!)

Once I had washed off the mask I used my Vasanti face rejuvinator. When I’m out of the bath I always apply moisturiser to my face and today I even used my Zoella body lotion. I love the scent of her Creamy madly dreamy body lotion as it is from her original collection, my fave!

Just to mention, I also love candles and wax melts to help me relax so I popped one of my Crumble magic wax melts into my burner. Today I went for Raspberry lemonade that smells so fruity, fizzy and delicious. 

One final pamper product that I used was to give my feet a treat!  I used my foot pedi to get rid of any dry skin, then I used the foot scrub and finally I applied the foot lotion, ahhh.

Ps. A snack and a refreshing drink is always a winner too…

Last but not least, I hadn’t done my gel nails for a while so I thought this would be the perfect way to finish off my pamper evening, especially when I can do it sitting in front of the TV in my pjs! Perfection 👌

I am loving my Sensationail gel nail kit so much and I went for the raspberry/burgundy shade that came in the set, it’s called ‘Miss behave’.

Happy body, happy mind. 

For more blog posts like this go to…

Skincare routine & A relaxing bath 

Until next time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Wedding photos 💗

I thought I would share some wedding photos with you! If you’ve followed my blog for a while you will know that I started it to document the planning of our wedding last June!

We saved showing the photos as we wanted to give some out as Christmas presents, so now that Christmas is over I thought it would be nice to put them in a blog post.

I’m not putting them in any particular order either, it’s just a selection of them. 

Me & my bridesmaids. (From left) My best friend Roxy, me, my big sister Charlotte & my twin sister Sarah. 

You can tell by my face that I was trying desperately not to cry but failing miserably.

Me and one of my favourite little guys ♡ I can’t believe how small he looks here, he looked so handsome in his little suit matching all the groomsmen. 

This is one of my favourite photos.

Nice pose…

…silly pose.

Our first dance as husband and wife to the song ‘Stand by me by Ben E King’

My gorgeous groom.

This photo pretty much sums me up! I loved doing the girly bride bit with my hair, make up and beautiful dress but I’ll always be much comfier in my converse.

Listening to our readings being done by family & Friends.

Mr 🎩 & Mrs 👰

With my mum and dad.

Exchanging our rings.

Our delicious bruschetta canopes for during the photos.

With Tims Mum, Dad and brother. 

Mine and the bridesmaids beautiful bouquets 💐 I love that we can keep them forever.

One of my favourite bits of the day! Going for a little drive together in the car, after the ceremony 💗

My face in this one is hilarious 😂

‘You may kiss the bride’ 💋

Uncle TT and Auntie Ro Ro with Noah.

The new Mr and Mrs Byford.

Party, party, party!

Best.Day.Ever  11/06/16 

I can’t believe it’s been 7 months already, where has the time gone?!? We’ve just booked our flights to Venice for our first wedding anniversary, I can’t wait.

Until next time, 

Roseanne 🙂

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My favourite snacks! 

As you’ll know if you’ve read day blog before I do Slimming World so I thought I would share with you some of my favourite low syn snacks.

I know the ‘syns’ of things won’t apply to someone who isn’t following Slimming World but these are handy to know if you are and also if you want a snack that will keep you on track when you are trying to be good, and I know lots of people look to start the new year well.

Its all about balance at the end of the day, I know if I try and stop myself eating something I’ll only want it more.

Let’s go…

These are a low syn alternative to a full sized digestive with the same great taste. These are only 1.5 syns each instead of 4 for a normal choc digestive. I grabbed these in milk chocolate and dark chocolate form.

You can also buy individual packs of digestives in the milk and dark chocolate variety that only have two digestives in them. These are good if you want a full sized biscuit without the temptation of a full pack.

Aldi do loads of great low syn crisps but this week I’ve been loving quavers. These multi pack bags are only 4.5 syns which is fab compared to the standard bags of Walkers crisps. These multi pack bags of sweet & salty popcorn are only 2.5 syns, amazing! I’ve really got into sweet & salty popcorn at the mo so these are great to grab for a yummy snack or to take to the cinema.

These rice cake bars are also from Aldi and are only 4.5 syns. These are a great sweet treat as they are covered in orange flavoured dark chocolate, So yummy! They also come in plain chocolate too.

Something else to satisfy a chocolate craving is a good old Freddo bar. A nice little bar of Cadbury Chocolate you can quickly grab. I have to be honest, they aren’t as big as I remember but I was smaller then too! Ooh almost forgot to mention, these are 5 syns each.

These granola bites are so yummy to have with a cup of coffee and taste so sweet and oaty. Each ‘bite’ is 1 syn. These are again from Aldi.

The last few snacks I thought I’d include are the Pink N Whites marshmallow/wafer sandwiches.  These are only 2 syns each.

Kallo choco-coconut rice cakes are only 3.5 syns per pack and you get 4 mini chocolate and coconut covered rice cakes in each pack. Yes these are aimed at kids but I dont care! Why should kids get all the good treats aye!! These are also great to just grab quickly or for your packed lunch.

As you can tell I have a definite sweet tooth but these are just so good to keep you on track if your trying to be good and are super yummy too.

I hope you’ve found this handy 👍

Until next time,

Roseanne 🙂

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Winter wishlist 🛍

Here’s a few clothing items that I am loving this winter! I would love to add some of these pieces to my (let’s face it, already ridiculously full) wardrobe.

You’ll notice a definite cosy/casual theme but it is winter and I’m a casual sorta gal❄ basic tees to layer up, jumpers, hoodies and long dresses to wear with tights (+ a few accessories because who doesn’t love those) 

H & M

 

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Asos

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Boohoo

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And last, but not least! Primark 

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What are your winter favs?

Until next time,

Roseanne 🙂

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My new make up storage.

I really wanted to get my make up sorted but I was so busy throughout December (and over Christmas especially) so I didn’t get a chance. In the end I thought why not leave it until the new year and start a fresh then!

So here we are in the new year and I’m ready to show you what I collected to store my make up and how I’ve done it.

Some of this storage is what I got new for this sort out and some of this I already had.

I’m really pleased with the finished result although it was scary to see how much I’ve collected over a 5 month period!! I only really got into make up after having my make up trials for my wedding and when I started watching YouTubers around July/August time last year.

So let’s get into it and start with the storage! I went to a couple of different shops and picked up a few things, mainly from Primark, Tiger and B & M.

From Primark I got…

A lipstick holder for £1.50. I probably have more lip products than any other type of make up so I just use this to put some of fav lipsticks in. This one currently holds my Tanya Burr lipsticks.

I also picked up another lipstick organiser, that’s what you can see at the top of the picture, and a  little set of draws. These were £4 each.

I also got a make up brush holder for £4 (I think it was £4, I did get it a little while ago now!)

The brush holder is a simple black, faux leather brush case. You can close it up by putting the top on and and clipping it shut either side or like me, leave it open so you can see your brushes.

From B & M I bought…

A make up storage & organiser, this was between £2-£4.

I also got this set of plastic draws, these were also between £2-£4.

          Tiger I chose these cute, patterned cardboard boxes.

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They come in three different sizes and patterns and fit inside one another. They were only £1 each too, bargin!

Some other things that I used for make up storage are a set of three of Zoella’s make up bags from her Christmas collection. These were reduced to £4.99 so I grabbed them straightaway.

I also used the box that my Tanya Burr ‘Tanya presents’ set came in. This is from her Christmas collection too…

That’s it for storage so let’s get into how I used these items  to spruce up my collection and keep it neat and tidy.

As I said I used the little lipstick holder to house my Tanya Burr lipsticks and some of her Limited edition mini lip glosses from her Christmas collection. They are so pretty with the gold packaging.

In the bottom draw of my plastic draws set I put all my eyeshadow palettes.

I actually had more than I realised!!!
In the next draw up I put my blushers and bronzers, (palettes and single ones).

And in the final top draw I put a few random face bits including my colour correcting palette, a loose powder and some contouring and face palettes.

I knew I had a lot of lip products but I didn’t realise the extent of my obsession when it comes to this make up item 🙈💄

As well as the holder I mentioned I also managed to fill this (See below) with lip glosses and my favourite Bourjois matte liquid lipsticks as well as the Tanya Burr box!

In the little draws I filled one with eyeliner/mascara products and the other with my foundations/BB creams.

I used the long section of the organiser to house my highlighters and strobing palettes as well as the lipstick organiser.

In the three sections I put my liquid highlighters & eyeshadow primers, my lashes and my compact mirrors & nail files.

& finally the boxes!

In the large one I put my  new Tanya Burr palettes from her Christmas collection, ‘Pretty unstoppable’ and ‘beautifully defined’.

In the medium sized one I put my eyebrow products…

In the small one I put some random face products like my primers and illuminator.

I popped my little stand up mirror in the middle too.

I bought some Fairy lights from Primark for £3 to go around the edge of my make up area.

And here’s how it looks all finished…

I hope you’ve enjoyed this blog post! Let me know what you think 👍

Until next time,

Roseanne 🙂

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