Wonderfully Warm

Wonderfully Warm by yesrem featuring a forever 21 beanie

Birthday Wishlist: 23

My birthday is fast approaching and to sooth the pain of turning 23 I decided to put together a birthday wish list. I'm such a trooper.
It feels like Christmas has only just been and gone so there isn't a great deal I'm loving at the moment. Instead there are a few bits that I 'need'. Floral suitcases and nude heels are definitely needed at this time of year what are you talking about?

Gold Frame Pinboard

I'm forever wanting to stick things on my walls - tickets, Polaroid photographs, memos and keep sakes but as my bedroom is still only newly decorated I don't want to ruin the walls with blu tac. I'm still scarred from having to painstakingly peel off a whole wall's worth of blue tac from my uni room.
So hurrah! I have found this brilliant alternative. A cork board is ideal for pinning anything up but when I stumbled across this on the 'New In' section on ASOS I immediately added it to my 'I must have this' list in my mind. It's such a cool twist on a classic pin board and makes a cluster of West End and Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets far neater!

Floral Suitcases

Bare with me here. They may seem like a ridiculous request on a birthday list but to convince myself I need them I have come up with two uses for these pretty kitsch cases! For one I need a new memory box. The one I have had since I was about 14 is full to the brim so the mini suitcase would be ideal for that. And secondly, the larger two are perfect for storing hair and make up products. See told you they were a necessity...

Mom Jeans

I have been wanting these jeans for a while now but I am very much a skinny jeans kind of girl. I think they'll be great when the weather gets a bit warmer to wear with little flats and a cropped striped top.

Real Techniques Make Up Brushes

I'll be the first to admit that I know very little about make-up but I do know that the Real Techniques brushes are amazing plus the whole blogging world rave about them so they must be good. I already own the Powder Brush and can't get over how soft it is so I feel I need to experience the rest of the collection!

Office Jitter Bug Heels

These shoes have been calling me for a while now but I already had a pair of nude heels that I loved so I couldn't justify it. Now, however, my beloved heels have suffered death by mud and dirt so it's definitely time to replace them. I love the height of them but the platform will make them easy (ish) to stride along in and the ankle strap adds extra support.

So there are a few things on my wishlist, I also would like an electric toothbrush but that's a little less exciting for you all...

Roll on March!

Bimbling in Barcelona

After inter-railing around the major cities in Europe last summer I definitely have the travel bug. This year, due to lack of money and my job, a month's long trip was not possible sadly, but my friend and I decided to visit Barcelona for a long weekend away. It was one of the cities we wanted to do on our travels but never managed to so it was the perfect excuse.

A fair few people I know had already been and told me what I must see and do, how beautiful the city is and that the weather would be lovely. Oh and also, there are thieves everywhere!  A little handbag was needed, one with many compartments for the necessities such as camera, purse, and obviously room for tacky souvenirs you (and your family at home) really do not need. This neon yellow Zara bag works well with the plain shorts and tee combo, adding a kick of colour to an otherwise simple outfit. It wouldn't look out of place in the guaranteed Barcelona sunshine either. 

A simple shift dress is definitely a key piece and fits so easily in your hand luggage (should you be on a budget like we will be!). Keeping cool and airy is a must when travelling on the metro and walking around the busy streets so the shape is perfect and the pattern is quirky in a fitting summer colour. 

Loose cami tops are my new go-to's as they go with everything and can be worn day or night. This black one is ideal for dinner on a warm night and teamed with this fun structured stripe skirt it adds a smart edge. Topshop and River Island do them in a wide-range of colours and in cropped lengths too.

I can't wait for Barcelona now! Now a question of how I'm going to zip up my over-filling suitcase. Wish me luck!