German Market

It's beginning to feel alot like Christmas. 

The shops are humming Christmas melodies, the coca-cola advert has appeared on TV and we're beginning to feel the cold a little bit more. It may only be November, but the feel of Christmas seems to be everywhere.

Last year was a pretty disappointing Christmas, I didn't seem to feel the Christmas spirit at all. So this year I am determined to become Mrs Christmas and sprinkle myself in glitter, whilst singing Christmas carols all night.

So, I began my Christmas voyage at the German Market in Birmingham on the opening day, the 14th November. After a very long bus journey, I wandered through the dark streets looking for my friend (who was fashionably late, as always) and ended up waiting on my own whilst being stared at disturbingly by many. 

The first place we hit was the crepe stand, and as you can imagine, the smell was to die for. I decided not to be too greedy, and just went for the traditional lemon and sugar. However when I next return I may have the kinder chocolate or baileys, I haven't decided yet. After demolishing them, very messily, we wandered up the street observing the delicately presented stalls and bright Christmas lights. There are hundreds of stalls at the market, filled with all sorts of trinkets and delicacies. 

After gazing around for around an hour, we headed back to the frankfurter stand and demolished a hot dog, which I must say was lacking flavour compared to previous years. We only stayed for an hour or so, just to wander round and explore. I can guarantee that I will be going back to go on the giant wheel,  the ice skating rink and the carousal. Oh, and to try some hot chocolate in a cute mug!

I wore my plaid shirt from new look (£17.99) with my black leggings from topshop (£19.99) and my brown scarf from new look to keep me warm!

Thanks! xx

Work Experience Continued.

DAYS THREE FOUR AND FIVE:

I apologise for the delay in this post, but I've just come back from a lovely holiday in Lanzarote! So now my final days of work experience will be smashed into one section as everything is muddled in my head. 

I continued working within the fashion cupboard, which was rapidly becoming my home! I unpacked clothes and hung them up in sections, ready for an upcoming photo shoot. I also sorted out all the loaned jewellery and packaged them away, ready to be sent to many different companies. The task was pretty straightforward, but sometimes things got a little confusing, especially when it came to making sure the companies had all the jewellery they sent originally. 

I also did some photo research for the fashion side of Bliss Magazine, which consisted of looking for clear images of celebrities. I researched images of Rita Ora, Taylor Swift, Perrie Edwards plus loads more. I had to get several different looks for each of them, where they were clearly seen within the image.

The online editor then got me to create some interview questions for the cast of home and away, whom she was going to be interviewing. I came up with some generic Australian questions, but then also some very random, non relevant ones! I also wrote some horoscopes (which can now be viewed online at www.mybliss.co.uk) and some polls for the website. I must admit, I had alot of fun writing completely random and celebrity related stuff! 

On my last day, after lugging my heavy suitcase up the street, I was genuinely upset to be leaving Bliss. I enjoyed the whole experience loads, and it really proved me how much I want to achieve my dream! (excuse the cheesey line) I can't wait to do more magazine work experience, possibly even at Bliss!

Also, they gave me a cute little goody bag with make up and books in for all my hard work, along with loads of thanks and good lucks from the Bliss team. 

Thanks xxxxxxxxxx

Work Experience!

Back in summer, I sent off numerous emails to magazines and newspapers, hoping for some response. I was desperate for some sort of work experience to help me stand out in the long run up university. 

After many failed attempts, I finally got something! Bliss magazine, the UKs biggest teen magazine, responded offering me work experience in October. I was ecstatic, even though Bliss magazine were located three hours away from my home. I responded back with an outstanding yes, and arranged some accommodation and travel (aka my dad).

 So now, here I am. Currently sitting in a hotel in Kent, on my tod, after my second successful day at Bliss magazine. So, this is how the whole first few days went...

FIRST DAY:

After spending the night before travelling down with my Dad, I was nervous, tired and scared. The whole build up to the experience hadn't nerved me at all, but as soon as I got into the car with my dad, the nerves kicked in and I was petrified

I woke up full of nerves, hoping they would've disappeared through some sleep. But they didn't. I continued to make myself look acceptable, even though my stomach was doing somersaults. I dressed myself in my crafty little topshop dress I brought in the sale for £10, with my thick black tights and some heeled studded boots. 

              The Tiffany earrings were out and about! 

I arrived at the office, soaking from the rain and scared from the nerves. I walked into reception and was mesmerized by everything. The office was bustling with office workers, desks, computers and brightly printed magazine covers. I stood there, very awkwardly, whilst a member from the Bliss team came to collect me (I sound like a lost puppy). She introduced herself, and welcomed me to office of Bliss workers. I stood there like a scarecrow whilst they all waved and smiled enthusiastically. 

My first task was researching recent teen related stories, one's that readers would enjoy. I raided the newspapers and online web, and produced a word document, which was sent out to the team. 

My next, and final task, involved me working in the fashion cupboard and returning numerous amounts of clothes back to their home. The job may seem boring and monotonous, but I strangely enjoyed it! Plus, I got to discover loads of brands that I had never even heard of!

This task took up most of my shift, and before I knew it, I was being sent home! The first day really settled my nerves, as I realised that the team weren't going to eat me alive and I would be perfectly fine. 

DAY TWO:

For some strange reason, I forgot to take pictures of my outfit today, think I may have overslept? 

Any who, I wore my pink and white, wedge-wood style blouse with a drop back. I wore my leggings and fringed boots with the outfit, as I deeply regretted wearing heeled boots on my first day (poorly feet!)

I spent the first half of the day finishing off the clothing returns and boxing them up for the courier. It got a tad complicated, after a few silly mistakes, but a member of the Bliss team helped me straight away!

After my break, my task was to discover the prices of products which just simply needed prices. This involved emailing companies such as ciate, Mac and lush, with politely worded emails asking them to email me back. As you can imagine, many didn't respond back but on the other hand, there were some that responded promptly with lovely messages! In all honesty, I felt like a right professional (lol).

Then before I knew it, the day was over and everyone was packing up to go home. 

It's only been a two days, with only a couple of tasks, but i'm loving it! I enjoy the atmosphere of the office and the people i'm surrounded with, and I still have three days left! 

I'll keep you posted!

Thanks!

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xxx

I don't think this place is half as nice as Tiffany's

A couple of years ago I watched the classic film, breakfast at Tiffany's. After the first few minutes, I fell completely and utterly in love with the main character, Holly Golightly and the whole idea of Tiffany's.

After dropping a few hints here and there to my parents, they finally agreed that for my 18th birthday, I could have some Tiffany&Co jewellery. You can imagine my excitement. 

So, on the weekend after my birthday, me and my family ventured down to London to buy my present. We ended up visiting the store at Harrods, as we thought it might be smaller and quieter. 

I fell in love with the store straight away, and I was wondering round with a huge smile on my face, gazing at everything in sight. 

Before I knew it, I was asking a man for the jewellery I wanted, and he was trying it on me. The whole experience was so calm and professional, I didn't feel at all uncomfortable, which actually surprised me. 

I decided on a beaded bracelet, with a heart tag attached saying return to tiffanys and the heart shaped earrings to match:

Made in 1995.

As some of you may be aware, I recently celebrated my eighteenth birthday and made that giant step from childhood to adulthood.

Ok, maybe not quite yet, but I still celebrated making it to that milestone age of the big one eight. On Friday, I spent the first half of my day celebrating with friends at sixth form, where they absolutely spoiled me! I spent the majority of my free opening presents and being stopped by teachers who were amazed at my collection! 

After much celebration at sixth form, I headed to Costa with a friend for a yummy catch up. We chatted and giggled, and eventually ventured to the shops for a little browse. Oh, by the way, during the entire day I was wearing two birthday badges and carrying large gift bags, looking a tad strange.

Once I got home, I was opening more presents off my family, who also spoilt me rotten. They treated me to a lovely Pandora ring, Marc Jacobs perfume (dot), hair curlers and money, along with loads of other lovely bits and bobs. After opening my presents, I rushed upstairs to try and sort out my appearance after a tiring day!

The night consisted of my family and a couple of my friends. I have quite a large family, so the house was pretty full of loud, quite tipsy, people. It was lovely to see the majority of my family, and celebrate with them. 

However, the night ended pretty short for an eighteenth, as me and my family were heading to London the next morning for a day out (which I will be blogging about separately).

All in all, I had a pretty good birthday filled with great people and celebrations all round. 

I will be blogging about some of my gifts and my trip to London, so check those out!

thanks xxx

Update!

Hello!

I am ridiculously sorry for my lack of posts recently, but everything has been very chaotic and busy lately. However, I now promise, truly promise, that I will be posting a hell of alot more in the near future. 

I have loads of post ideas, including my birthday (which is tomorrow, ah!), my trip to London and my work experience, plus loads more!

So make sure you check those out when i'm back up to my usual standard. 

Once again, i'm truly sorry! 

xxxxxxxxx

There's no place like...the theatre!

On Wednesday, I visited the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester, to see the play all my sons.

I arrived at the theatre, in complete and utter awe, even though I was bursting for the toilet after a two and a half hour journey! The theatre is contemporary and utterly beautiful, with tall, white standing pillars and breathtaking glass stained windows, it is a true treasure.  

The play, written by Arthur Miller, is a piece I'm studying for my A-level English, so I took the opportunity straight away. The play was preformed outstandingly, and I was completely blown away by the whole thing. I never really consider myself a theatre lover, but the play may have changed me. The atmosphere was incredible and at one moment, I was on the edge of my seat! 

All in All, I had a pretty great day, even though I wish I could have explored Manchester :( (I love Manchester). Maybe another time, eh?!

Thanks xx

Starry-eyed

I picked up this Rimmel London lipstick on Saturday, half price thanks to superdrug. 

I'm not really a massive fan of lipstick as it smudges, fades and smears. I find lipstick, the majority of the time, a huge hassle and therefore choose not to bother with it. 

However, sometimes, I feel that my face looks dull, boring and in some need of colour! This is when I scavenge through the superdrug selves to find a bold, maybe even daring, colour to make me look awake and fresh. 

I came across Rimmel London's long lasting lipstick in the shade starry-eyed. The colour is crimson like, and had a vampy feel to it (I'm a fan of twilight...)I fell in love with the colour instantly, and I must admit, it's pretty long lasting!

                            Thanks xxx

fresh as a daisy.

                                                               
                          Dress: Topshop
                          Jumper: Ebay 
                          Tops: Topshop
                          Boots: Jeffery Campbell 
                          Shorts: Tops

                        Earrings: Marc Jacobs

Those who know me well will know that I am obsessed with one thing and one thing only...daisies. 

I, myself, have never ever understood the obsession. It just kind of happened one day. But now...it's gotten a bit out of control.

I own...

1. Daisy trousers
2. Daisy playsuit
3. Daisy maxi dress
4. Daisy perfume
5. Daisy umbrella
6. Daisy pants
7. Daisy air freshener 
8. Daisy earrings

I'm pretty sure I've forgotten some items, but yes, it's weird. But in my defence a fair amount of shops have been stocking the white petalled creatures, from new look to topshop to urban outfitters to warehouse. They are simply everywhere I look and begging me to purchase them. 

These are just a selection of the daisy themed items I found whilst browsing the internet, and I fell in love with all of them, especially the topshop camis. The items of clothing are mainly provided for the summer weather, and since we're entering the autumn months, they probably won't be acceptable. 

However, I will continue to flaunt my love for the flowers and wear them with pride! 

Thanks petals xxx

Birthday wish-list

At the moment, this is how my eighteenth birthday wish-list stands. In just over a month I'll be hitting the big 1-8 and the thought excites me yet terrifies me at the same time! 

A couple of years ago I fell in love with the film breakfast at Tiffany's and since then, I fell even deeper in love with the brand Tiffany and Co. Their jewellery is outstanding, even if it is a little out of my price range. However my parents have agreed to buy me a bracelet and earrings, which I am over the moon about! 

The reasoning behind the giant cookie...I just simply love cookies. 

I love Pandora jewellery and think the rings are absolutely adorable. The ring pictured above features the October birth stone, which is a pretty, pastel pink!

The reasoning behind the Skins box-set...I just simply love Skins.

I'm in love with big, messy hair at the moment, and my curlers are shamefully pathetic. Therefore I am in desperate need of some new ones that actually work! I have heard several good reviews about these Remington Keratin Therapy Pro Hair Tongs and they are only thirty pound. 

I found these boots a couple of months ago on ebay and instantly fell in love them. I have a bit of a strong love for boots and these ones have an edgy look which will be perfect with any outfit, casual or formal.

I'm pretty sure my list will grow over the next month, but at the minute I'm pretty happy with this combination! 

Thanks! xxx