Hair: 43 Week Pixie Update.

It has been nearly 11 months since I started growing out my pixie cut. As expected it has come a long way! I still have a bit to go but I have length now with some shorter layers here and there. My hair dresser and I have a plan - one which we both agree on which is essential - so a bob can't be long off now.

Although what I want is a long, curly bob in the end for now I want to play about with the cut. I am considering the Alexa Chung bob with a middle part but before I do this I am thinking about possibly getting a fringe cut in. At the moment, the style generally tends to be as much volume as possibly to fake a sort of beehive style. I need to get the back of my hair trimmed as it is a touch longer than the rest right now and is looking a tad mullet-esque.

As far as hair care goes, not a lot has changed. I switched out some products in order to get my hair a little sleeker instead of the volume that I was aiming for before. Vitamin wise, B complex has been a massive one but I can be a bit lazy when it comes to taking these! I think regardless, my hair will grow with or without a vitamin supplement. I'm hoping for at least a bit of a messy, curly bob by summer. I don't see why it wouldn't happen.

I don't update on my pixie cut growing out all that often but at nearly 11 months I'm not sure there is a lot left to show. The awkward stages are almost completely passed so I guess when I get my haircut next I will have a wee check in!

I apologise for the quality of the pictures, I don't have a laptop at the moment so am having to use my iphone!

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Book Review: Longbourn

After deciding spur of the moment that I was too unwell to stay in Edinburgh with my chummies for New Year, I bored a train - following tears resulting from feeling shit and a cancelled train - and took myself on the 19:58 services to Glasgow Queen Street. When arriving at my destination, I had time to waste before my connecting train departed. The only place open at 20:53 on the 30th of December 2013 was WHSmith.

Naturally I wandered in searching out a snack, little did I know I would be leaving 2 books heavier and a snack in tow - naturally. I had heard about Longbourn by Jo Baker initially from my Auntie on Christmas Day. As soon as I heard the words Pride and Prejudice, a different take and based below stairs - I was sold!

Initial Thoughts

When I don't feel well I do two things: sleep and read. Longbourn is a perfect book to get into if you are feeling a little under the weather, it isn't written in the sometimes confusing and difficult to keep up wording of Jane Austen's novels. Let's be honest, when you feel horrible trying to battle through the turn of the 19th Century dialect is not what you fancy.

Each chapter begins with a short tag line, I guess you could call it, from Pride and Prejudice to keep you up to date with the happenings from upstairs. This allows you to get an idea of the kind of work and preparation that goes into Mr Collins coming to Longbourn, for example, or the Bingleys inviting Jane to Netherfield Hall.

I've a couple of chapters into Volume Two of the book and so far I have been really enjoying reading Longbourn. I haven't been able to predict what is going to happen which is always a good thing!

Final Thoughts

After enjoying the first volume of Longbourn by Volume Two I had lost interest. The plot seemed to be developing at the slowest pace known to man. Eventually I lost interest, if a book feels like a task you have to force yourself to sit down and do - it isn't worth it. With a snappier plot line and less pointless information i probably would have read this straight through. I understand that the mundane, day-to-day tasks for Sarah, The Hills, Polly and James were probably described with such detail to show just that but it did nothing for me.


My next read is Paris Revealed by Stephen Clarke which so far I am really enjoying. This year, I'm setting myself the challenge of reading a book a month so hopefully doing little reviews on here will keep me reading. What are you reading just now?

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Life: Six for Sunday

. George . Night out face . Best phone case ever . Dull and dank Glasgow . Manic tweeting pre the call .

1. I had a very concise and well planned blogging calendar for this week but no laptop and a busy week meant I wasn't able to follow through. This might be one of the most annoying things especially when you have the blogging bug! I can post from my phone, it just isn't partixury good for seeing how a post looks on a computer screen. Fingers crossed, my laptop will be back with me Wednesday or Thursday...

2. This weeks been a big one, we'll start from Monday. On Monday, I got the phone call I had been waiting for, I only went and got te graduate job I applied for! I start a week on Monday so of course I had to get new bits for my dressy casual office. Naturally.

3. When I found out about the job I was at my mum and dad's house in Glasgow. I love going to home for a little break, cannot beat it. I got to spend time with my little dog, George and take him for walks in a very dull, dank Glasgow! 

4. Friday saw myself and my girls having a little night out. My first since October! Not a clue how that happened... I love getting dressed up, doing my make up and going out. Not a massive fan of getting wasted, not entirely worth it on my opinion. 

5. As my hair is getting longer, I am swinging between getting a fringe cut in or just letting my hair growth out all over and go from when I've got the length I want. Hmm tricky... 

6. How did I get to number six and forget to mention that obviously I have got a new job so naturally I am *finally* leaving the job that saw me through university. I wouldn't say I was very sad about it, I've wanted it to come for a while so onwards and upwards, I guess. 

Hopefully everyone has a lovely Sunday!

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Fashion: Leather trousers

Recently I feel like I've had a sudden burst of fashion inspiration. Resulting in many an hour spent scrolling through Pinterest - emmafisk89, if you're on there - searching out new bits to add to my wish list.

Leather trousers have been dancing about in my sub concious this past few days. I have two dream outfits: super casual maybe with a checked flannel and velvet slippers or dressed up, rose gold pointy toe shoes with gold chunky jewellery and a black vest top or oversized t-shirt. 

Pinterest, naturally, had endless pictures that I loved but instead of drowning you in leather, I figured three of my favourites was enough. 

Both the perfect mix of casual and dressy without one suffocating the other. I would 100% wear either of these during the day or probably for dinner and drinks with tha gal pals. 

A little more dressy, this one is probably a bit more fancy drinks/dinner possibly ending up with a bit of twerking on a dance floor somewhere... 

Leather trousers are on my buy list - we all have one - simply because I think they would make an interesting and useful addition to my black trouser collection. I'm thinking Zara will probably be a good shout to ind a good pair of affordable leather trousers. 

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Life: six for Sunday

This week has been a busy one and it is safe to say I am exhausted! One more 5.55am rise then a holiday! Without further adue here is this weeks six...

1. I finally bit the bullet and got my Tragus pierced! It wasn't nearly as painful as I thought and I love it. It's a bit tender just now but it's only been a day. 2014 is the year of yolo remember.

2. Of course a piercing requires post piercing pints! So myself and my chummy took ourselves for a few. Deep chatter, fits of giggles and too many snapchats. The lassies a gem!

3. Pretty interview view. Edinburgh is just such a gorgeous city even on a murky January day, the place is beautiful.

4. Laptop-less yet again. Apparently there is a problem with my hard drive?! Just something PC world may want I no, I I hand my laptop in in Thursday maybe make sure it is sent away before the following Wednesday... Not impressedz

5. This coming week I am taking a little trip to my mum and dad's. Yay! I can't wait to just chill for a week and catch up on some sleep. Bliss. 

6. Summer has featured heavily in my thoughts recently. Just hurry up! I wZnt some sunshine and that amazing summer feeling! 

Happy Sunday lovelies. 

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Fashion: Hauling.

shopping wasn't my main aim of my trip into town but i somehow came away with a few little treats for myself. what's a girl to do! i had the idea of a new bag in my head for a while and the shoes had been a long time coming. They are necessary if you saw the state of my old Fred Perry Tennis pumps which they sadly have discontinued. 

Bag £19.99 in the Mango Sale. Earrings £9.99 (Not a sale item) 

Cobalt Blue V Neck Basic Tee Forever 21 £3, Rings £3-4 per pack

Vans Schuh £40

i saw this bag and after much posing in the mirror decided to get it, at half price i would only regret it. it is a totally different style for me as i normally go for a "wag" bag style. over the shoulder is actually a lot more functional plus i like the 'look' of the bag. the earrings were 100% a splurge moment purchase, i love the shape of them which is basically why i bought them. possibly with a a simple vest top, jeans and heels... watch this space i guess.

the tshirt is the product of my forever 21 procrastination order and has actually been a very successful order. the tshirt is a nice cut, good quality and a gorgeous colour. all for £3, bargain! as for the rings, i had been searching out simple gold bands for as long as i can remember but all the ones i came across came up a little expensive. finding this pack of normal rings and above the knuckle rings for under £4 is such a steal. they are exactly what i was hunting for. the other rings again were just what i was looking for, some simple rings that aren't totally plain but not massively in your face. forever 21 is definitely a stop for accessories. 

finally meet my lovely new vans. i debated between vans or converse for ages then once i had eventually settled for vans the colour debate raged. black or grey? in the end i settled for grey, i wear a lot of black anyway so this is a nice little change if only shifting one colour! i cannot wait to wear these babies. 

apart from a phone case that is on it's way to me, that is my shopping stash for now. i was thinking the other day about how much my style has changed again. i went through a little period where i changed *a lot* to fit with someone when really i should have stuck to who i was and what i liked rather than changing for a silly reason. in the end, i only made myself miserable! 

Happy Tuesday lovlies 

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Beauty: Favourite Foundations

Foundation truly sets the starting point for your make up. It can take a add to a relaxed vibe or pull a vamp-y look together with a quick application. Personally going without foundation is not something I am willing to do - unless extremely ill, hungover or forced at gun point - it is the base for my make up, it provides an even canvas for me to do what I feel that day. Of course with this much passion for those little pots of magic, I would naturally have some favourites. So let's get cracking on my current favourite foundations, shall we?

Bourjois Healthy Mix Radiance Reveal

Price: £9.99

Finish: Dewy. Healthy Glow.

Radiance Reveal promises 16 hours of radiance that will battle fatigue and maintain a youthful complexion. Whether this is true or not is debatable however there is no doubting that this foundation gives the skin a glowy, well rested look while remaining natural. Of course it can be built up in order to gain a heavier coverage. From the three foundations, I would say this one if my favourite simply because I've not found it to be difficult to work with or had any issues. 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum

Price: £10.99

Finish: Dewy. Semi Matte. Buildable coverage.

Being a gel based serum formula this foundation works perfectly on dry skin which I why I think I love it so much. A little goes a long way and it can easily be built up if more coverage is desired. As with all the Healthy Mix range, this product gives a beautiful healthy glow that covers signs of fatigue seamlessly. My only bit of criticism about this foundation is that sometimes I do find it to gather a little on my nose and chin if it hasn't been worked into the skin properly. 

Revlon Nearly Naked 

Price: £8.99

Finish: Seamless, natural coverage. 

I will get my only complaint about the Revlon Nearly Naked out of the way, it has no pump! This foundation makes a mess, if you pour out too much it can be wasteful and at least once you will end up smearing it everywhere! Apart from the lack of pump, Nearly Naked it a beautiful foundation. Very light and sheer but still buildable for those days when a little extra coverage is required and doesn't require a lot of blending as it practically melts into your skin! 

Although I said Radiance Reveal is probably my favourite, I'm the sort of person that gets bored of a foundation so switches it up and the chances of me choosing one of the other two are extremely high. No matter how many times I try out a new foundation release, at one point or another I will no doubt venture back to my old trusty favourite of Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum, Radiance Reveal or Revlon's Nearly Naked.

Have you tried any of these foundations? What do you think about them?

Happy Monday! 

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