Our Save The Dates (Part 1)
Not even the horrible customs charge could quell my enthusiasm as I went to collect this particular package from the Post Office yesterday. After what felt like an eternity (but was actually more like 4 weeks) our Save The Dates finally arrived from America. Now, I am...
Ties, Tears and Wrapping Up Warm
7 silk ties arrived in the mail yesterday. I don't think I've ever teared up over a tie before. I kept thinking 'this is the tie my fiance will be wearing when he becomes my husband'. I'm becoming increasingly aware of the fact that this wedding malarkey is turning me...
Drink Me
Currently addicted to Leon Power Smoothies, I almost sobbed when we ran out of bananas the other day and I had to go without my fix.I've professed my love for the Leon books many times before and this recipe appears in both Book 1 and Book 2. I honestly can't...
Up/Down
Going Up... It's Friday. Finally. Lush's LE 'It's Raining Men' shower gel. Oh. My. God. If heaven was a shower gel, this would be it for me. Lathers beautifully, smells sweet but not sickly (at least not to my nose) and leaves my skin beautifully soft. Hottie massage...
Wedding Inspiration No. 8 – Tables and Other Pretty Things
I don't really have a coherent image of what the tables will look like at the wedding. That said, I'm leaning towards hiring some vintage candelabras from Idyllic Days and surrounding them with flowers and votive candles. I also love the idea of using luggage tags as...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Looking after Mr. LA. Enjoying not having any uni work hanging over me (because the reading I have to do for my new modules that start on Tuesday doesn't count). Buying jewellery for my future MIL's birthday. I picked out a beautiful bold necklace with purple and teal...
Wedding Update: 364 days to go!
Yesterday marked exactly 12 months until the wedding. I spent a lot of the day in a little bubble thinking about what I'd been doing in a years time. I was watching the clock waiting for 1pm (which is the time our ceremony is booked for) just so I could grin at Mr LA...
7 Year Itch
This past week has been incredibly busy. On top of finishing my two essays (and finally handing them in) Thursday was also Mr. LA's 30th birthday and our 7 year anniversary.Unfortunately, the birthday boy was feeling a little under the weather. His flu had seemed to...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Chained to my laptop, writing my essay.Powering through another 2000 words. 1000 to go. I'm on the homestretch.Hating being away from my babies. I generally lock myself away in our bedroom where I have a little study desk tucked away in the corner. I tend to work with...
And on a lighter note…
I'm a little bit in love with these Louboutin Declic 120 suede pumps, especially the way the fuchsia clashes with the signature red sole. Possible wedding shoes perhaps? *sigh* There's really nothing like a little shoe porn to kick start your Saturday night!...
Why I Hate the Word ‘Mistake’
There is no other way to tell people you peed on a stick other than to say 'I peed on a stick'. I've tried to think of an alternative way to describe what I was doing in the dimly lit bathroom that morning way back in August 2004, but I can't. So, I was peeing on a...
Up/Down
Going Up...MAC Pink Lemonade Lipglass. I'm not a fan of the formulation of MAC's glosses at all but for this beautiful shade, I make an exception. Wearing this today while engaging in constant essay writing to the sound of heavy rain outside the window cheered me up...
Dinner with Loveaudrey: Dalston Sweet Potato Curry
OK, my food photography needs some work, but considering I took this in our dimly lit dining room while salivating profusely, it 'aint bad.I cooked such a yummy dinner yesterday evening I just had to share it with you all. My belly felt full for the first time since...
It’s A Sin – NARS & Redken Loves
The boy did good this Christmas. Mr. LA made sure I felt well and truly spoilt and I was able to tick a good few things of my wish list on Christmas day thanks to his fabulous gifts.My favourite beauty gift by far has to be my new NARS blush in Sin. I've been lusting...
Hello 2011!
Looking Back... I may well have ended 2010 practically bedridden with flu, but a quick flick through a few of my photo albums on Face book immediately reminded me that this year has been pretty amazing. Way back in January, I donned a rather ridiculous outfit, walked...
Friday Night Glamour – New Years Eve Edition
Audrey Hepburn in Times Square, New York, New Years Day 1951.Flu has destroyed out party plans for this evening. The Mister and I (and the little mister too) have been suffering dreadfully for the last few days. The mere thought of doing anything more strenuous than...
Christmas Recap – Boxing day
The house was full on Boxing Day, I think my Mum had 19 people for lunch altogether! In addition to my immediate family and Mr. LA's parents and brother we were joined by my Grandmother, my Great Aunt and Uncle, my Aunt, her husband and twin boys and a friend of my...
Christmas Recap – Christmas Day
Unfortunately, we didn't get much sleep on Christmas Eve as Jesse came down with some kind of flu bug. He was a little out of sorts all day but he did perk up while he was opening presents. He's still not 100% and Mr. LA and myself have been struck down with it...
Christmas Recap – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Isabel on Christmas EveI trust you have all had a fabulous few days celebrating. Yay for 4 day weekends!For me Christmas officially started at 1pm on the 24th when I finished my last pre-chrimbo shift at work. After a quick dash home and some fairly manic last minute...
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!
My grinch goes by the name of an MA in English Studies.I've kind of avoided posting this week because my mother always taught me that if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all, and, well... I've been in a foul mood, to say the least.I'd...
