About Me

Hi Guys, Today I wanted to properly introduce myself as I realised you don't really know much about me. Xx

Hi my name is Nadine I am 21 year aspiring Manchester blogger. I love anything beauty, fashion, baking or DIY. From a very young age my dad owned his own building company and worked for himself I would join him on jobs or help him out at home and was always so inspired by his dedication as even though he was working all day he would still come home with a smile on his face and start the same work for us at home. He taught me my basic and advance DIY skills and always encouraged my creative manor that's where my love for DIY and interior design comes from. My mom on the other hand always encouraged me in my fashion and baking. We would always be out shopping and looking for new outfits to put together and she's the best at picking out a great handbag. When me and my sister were young my mom would help us to bake are favourite treats brownies and cupcakes I think that's where I first developed my love from baking. 

As a teenager I studied many different subjects including fine art and textile and hair and makeup I later followed by studding at a high level in all three sciences and maths. I know it's a bit of a mixture right? But at the time I was toying with the idea of becoming a dentist and it's still a backup plan for me. Studying hair and make up was awesome it was so fun and creative I couldn't wait to try out my techniques throughout my studies although I'm not great at doing my own hair I think I'm pretty good with somebody else. I do find that even in my current hobbies my more academic skills can be out into place whether that's measuring and calculating for an interior project or creating a chemical reaction with baking or DIY homemade goods. 

Some of my favourite things do are anything winter sports related as I just love being out in the cold weather.  I do everything for ice-skating to snowboarding and would try most winter sports once except luging that looks too intense for me. I keep myself fit with regular one to one yoga classes and gym sessions, yoga is my favourite way to stay healthy and fit as it's relaxing and lengthening and doesn't cause strain on the body. As I suffer from back pain and insomnia the type of yoga I practise really helps with both of these issues that's why it's such a perfect practise. 

I hope this post helps you get to know me a little better and I will be including much more of my hobbies in post to come. 

New Years Eve Outfits

Hi Guys, First of all Im so sorry for this post being late I thought I had scheduled this for 10am but it turns out I never hit save(silly me ). The New Years countdown is near which means we have the perfect chance to get the most sparkly and glamours outfits out. For me New years eve symbolises last the day of who you were that year so let loose and enjoy being you as tomorrow you have the chance to start fresh and be anyone you want to be. Its time to let your hair down and go wild. xx

Look 1 - Seasonal and Stylish.

This first look is fashion forward by mixing the houndstooth print with a classic combination of red and black accessories. The colours keep the look festive with a winter touch perfect for night out with friends. The cut on the neckline of the dress allows the midi length bodycon fit to very sexy but comfortable. I choose this leather clutch because it a timeless piece plus it adds that touch of luxury to the outfit. To tie the look together I went with items that follow a trend of simple dainty elements e.g. the straps on the dress and minimal heel and the delicate bracelet.

Look 2 - Classy Chic.

My next outfit I wanted something sophisticated and chic that could be worn somewhere like an up market bar. I went with these tailored trousers with a shimmery embroidered pattern that finish just above the ankle to show of the beautiful colour of the Zara shoes I chose. I added a simple navy shirt that has a jewelled neckline and some matching earring to pull everything together and keep with the colour theme. I love this look as all of the pieces can worn separately for a complete change of style.

Look 3 - Sexy with Sparkle.

For this look I really wanted the stunning beaded dress to do all the talking with its sheer panelling and intricate detail it's a piece that is perfect for any kind of party. I matched the dress with simple rose toned accessories to bring out the colour of the dress even more. My tip for styling a statement dress is to keep your accessories should be kept delicate and minimal, not only will this look good it will also keep the costs down as a beaded dress like this one can be pricey.

Look 4 - Glamorous and Golden.

My final look would be great for bringing in the new year at a bar/club night. I went for this cute sweetheart jumpsuit with faltering pleat details for a light easy to dance in piece, I paired with a beautiful jewelled statement necklace and complimenting earrings and a chunky golden belt. I finished the look of with a pair of scrappy gold heel for a festive feel although I think it would look great with a pair of mint green or navy ones as well.

Look 1.

Dress - Boohoo £20 http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/new-in/ruby-strappy-dogtooth-midi-dress/invt/azz15904

Clutch - Osprey by Lipsy £62.50 http://www.lipsy.co.uk/store/sale-brands/osprey-london-ipad-clutch-salsa/product-is-EB00568_051

Earrings - Boohoo £6 http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/new-in-accessories/lyla-double-gem-drop-earrings/invt/azz22609

Bracelet - Debenhams £17.50 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_060011155220_-1

Shoes - Boohoo £25 http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/new-in-shoes/emma-suedette-single-platform-two-part-heel/invt/azz18507 

Look 2.

Shoes - Zara £29.99 http://www.zara.com/uk/en/sale/woman/shoes/patent-high-heeled-mules-c542054p2163574.html

Earrings - Boohoo £6 http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/accessories/eliza-statemnet-drop-gem-earrings/invt/azz18058

Trousers - Miss Selfridge £20 http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/trousers-299179/jacquard-trouser-3403126?bi=1&ps=200

Shirt - Ted Baker £55 http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Tops-T-shirts/MELENI-Embellished-top-Black/p/113038-00-BLACK

Look 3.

Watch - Debenhams £60 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_061010306760_-1 

Jewellery - Forever 21 Earrings £3.15 http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=acc_jewellery&ProductID=1021709624 Ring 1 £2 http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=ACC&ProductID=1000119100 Ring 2 £1.50 http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=21items_acc&ProductID=1000066765

Clutch - Carvela at Debenhams £60 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_58958+5641461769_-1

Shoes - Dune at Debenhams £55 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_56308+0843947811_-1

Dress - Miss Selfridge £30 http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=red+dress&storeId=12554&productId=16251679&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33055

Look 4.

Jumpsuit - H&M £29.99 http://www.hm.com/gb/product/56965?article=56965-A&fromSearch=white%20jumpsuit&cm_vc=SEARCH

Earrings - Boohoo £5 http://www.boohoo.com/earrings/tilly-floral-jewel-earrings/invt/azz16511

Belt - Boohoo £6 http://www.boohoo.com/new-in-accessories/chelsey-metal-plate-waist-belt/invt/azz21999

Shoes - H&M £34.99 http://www.hm.com/gb/product/50346?article=50346-A&cm_vc=GOES_WITH_PD#

Necklace - Boohoo £14 http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/necklaces/penny-floral-statement-necklace/invt/azz21908 

My Christmas

Hi Guys, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas yesterday. This Christmas day was my first Christmas that I have lived in my own place with my other half so we woke nice and early excited to have a nice coffee made by our Christmas present from my parents a Nespresso machine and eager to unwrap some of our presents to each other before heading out. My lovely boyfriend got me some great presents including an ice cream maker, some baking tools and books and some led scented candles.

Once we unwrapped our gifts and fed the cats we headed to my parents house where I spent the day, of course as tradition in my family I stayed in my PJ's to gift the presents to the rest of my family. My sister was feeling much better today (its a Christmas miracle) it was nice to be able to spend time together as a full family. My grandma joined us around mid day just in time for some more gift sharing and the Christmas dinner to be served.

My sister got me some amazing gifts this year a beautiful Nars Christmas palette plus some hot rollers. My family also continued the theme with some baking accessories, jewellery and some lovely smelly items.

We always play a few games on Christmas day this year we got the family fortunes board game, and some riddles. our day was filled with laughter and fun our Christmas dinner was delicious. we ended the night by watching some Christmas movies and lounging on the sofa. I love Christmas and spending time with my loved ones so for my the day was just perfect :). xx

It's Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas day with lots of fun, laughter and love. Today I will be spending the morning with my wonderful other half Josh then continuing on to follow tradition and spending the rest my day at my parents house with Mom, Dad, Sister Holly and Grandma and a few visiting relatives. I truly can't wait to give out all the gift I have collected I love seeing the responses when they open their gifts.

As my day will be dedicated to my family I have scheduled this post in advance to share some photos from my Christmas Eve including my outfits, hair and makeup. Again I hope you all enjoy your days Seasons Greetings xx

Unusual Christmas Tree, I like it.

Mom and Dad at breakfast.

Nice Sparkly Champagne Nails.

Outfit of the day.

Soft Glittery smokey eye.

 My Christmas eve started off with trip to our local snow slope to check out there giant Christmas Tree and snowy grotto for me there is nothing better to get me in the holiday more than being surrounded by snow. As it is a family tradition to have breakfast as family every Christmas Eve we sat down and enjoyed some American style pancakes with bacon and a latte, we also had a quick browse in the snow shops to scope out a some items my next snow boarding trip that will hopefully be dropping in price once the sales start. We then parted ways to finish our last minute preparations for today before we met back up for an evening meal at Chiquitos.

The outfit I choose was from my Festive Fashion post yesterday I just switched the shoes out for a more comfortable option due to my feet being sore from all the shopping I've done lately. I added a black fur shawl and my favourite rings to complete the look.

The makeup look had to be simple and quick as I was running a little late for meeting back up with my parents so I opted for a soft golden smokey eye, peachy cheeks and natural lips not to forget lots of glitter. I blended a shimmery light gold pigment into a dark glittery grey cream shadow mixing in little warm brown for smooth lines and blend. I added a flick of liner a peachy blush from sleek and finally a soft pink shade from Ted Baker and I was good to go.

I had  lovely time spending Christmas with my loved ones the only thing that would have made it perfect would have been to have my younger sister to have been well enough to join us.

Festive Fashion

Hi guys, Today I though I would share with you some of my favourite outfits for the Christmas festivities over the next few days I will be wearing these outfits out to a nice evening meal, Christmas with my family plus meeting a few friends and family for a catch up. I wanted to include a mixture of casual and dressy looks with a range of different budget friendly options, as always I sneakily added in few luxury details ;). I hope you get some inspiration from my styling and I would love to see your outfit choices too. Merry Christmas xx

Look 1 - This first look is my favourite of the post as it is fashion forward yet very comfortable at the same time. The dress is the perfect floral print for the winter and the fabric is light weight and floaty matching this simple dress with the wine hat gives the look a boho feel. A pair of high boots are a must for me for winter as there waterproof and warm match with a snugly scarf your simplest coat and to complete the look a simple black bag I went for this one from Mulberry as I love the gold detail and the size lets me fit all my essentials in day or night. I think this will be my choice for Christmas day. 

Hat - http://www.selectfashion.co.uk/accessories/s040-3004-59_wine.html

Boots - http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/shoes-203538/boots-203591/burgundy-knee-high-boots-3426205?bi=1&ps=200

Dress - http://www.clothingattesco.com/f+f/f+f-butterfly-print-crepe-swing-dress/invt/bd510018

Bag - http://www.mulberry.com/shop/lily/lily-black-glossy-goat-with-soft-gold

Look 2 - This second look I'll be wearing for a Christmas eve meal later tonight I wanted to feel fancy and festive as well as comfortable as I plan to eating quite a bit. The velvet top is slightly sheer so I matched it with my go to leather look leggings and my favourite studded heels for an edgy look. I finally finished the outfit by pairing it with a classic gold watch and a statement necklace I also choose a white coat for the walk there. This look would go perfect with the festive party makeup I posted on the 22nd. 

Clutch - http://www.shucrazy.co.uk/w55-womens-ladies-oversized-envelope-clasp-gold-studded-party-evening-clutch-bag-40512-p.asp

Top - http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/clothing-203535/tops-t-shirts-1974337/petite-devore-burnout-tee-3452993?refinements=Colour%7b1%7d~%5bred%5d&bi=1&ps=20

Leggings - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/textured-leather-look-leggings-2288484

Watch - http://www.britishwatchcompany.com/guess-womens-mini-rock-candy-gold-bracelet-watch-I11068L1-p2116

Necklace - http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_37484+MDNW036997_-1

Look 3  - This outfit I recently wore to a birthday meal it was the perfect choice as I knew we wouldn't be walking far to the restaurant and it was nice and warm inside the knitted co-ord looked sophisticated and figure hugging plus had the bonus of being made of super soft fabric. I teamed my co-ord with easy to wear boots in black to help me look taller a Chanel watch for a touch of glam and finally a statement necklace ( I would have preferred something red toned) and a contrasting red lip.

Necklace -http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_37484+MDNW036997_-1
Boots - http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_052010306060?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7677335&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=7677335&ds_e_ad_type=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwuSkBRC7qKq8rr7796sBEiQA5VnSuNqNT6kXV0IVBvY78ms73DAONR28yULPUeql6U_90cMaArk48P8HAQ
Co-ord -http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/co-ordinates-2833113/mini-check-co-ord-top-3212778?bi=1&ps=40 , http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/co-ordinates-2833113/mini-check-pencil-skirt-3210793?bi=1&ps=40

Look 4 - My last look is super casual and season appropriate I recently wore this to work on Christmas Jumper Monday. This day I wanted to look extra Christmassy so I pulled out my best holiday jumper, a relaxed skirt and my new bag (I wore a DKNY one with my outfit) which happened to be the same wine colour as the skirt I chose, I then topped the outfit off with my black leather boots, thick tights a fluffy coat and a  bobble hat. This look is great for the winter as you can mix and match all the pieces with different items or colours already in you wardrobe and still feel put together.

Skirt - http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/skirts/dark-red-skater-mini-skirt_317342161

Coat - http://www.johnlewis.com/miss-selfridge-faux-fur-parka-coat-black/p1779255

Jumper - http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/new-in/alice-soft-knit-fairisle-jumper/invt/azz21514

Boots - http://www.dunelondon.com/en-us/trishy-pull-on-over-the-knee-boot-0089508560006484/?utm_source=uQAfP7fKRHA&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=LinkShareUS&utm_content=328586&utm_term=50555149554957:2

Bag - http://www.johnlewis.com/collection-by-john-lewis-aubrey-large-drawstring-bag/p1631247?colour=Red%20Lizard