Retail Therapy
With all the stress of the last week, it was inevitable that I'd eventually end up self-medicating with a spot of shopping. I've had some gift vouchers for Oasis burning a hole in my pocket for a while and I finally found a few pieces in store that I not only liked...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Wondering why Jesse chose to wake up an hour and a half earlier than usual on the one day I don't have to get up and get out of the house. No lie in for me.Making M&M pancakes for breakfast.Feeling pleased with myself when Mr. LA's ridiculously fussy brother (and I...
Friday Night Glamour
My other favourite Hepburn. I adore Katharine's style and she stars in a great many of my favourite movies. I've always felt she came across as a strong, determined woman in a lot of her films. As those are the two main qualities I'm trying to chanel this week she's...
I Believe…
Geeeez, I hope Audrey's right, I really do.I am desperately trying to be philosophical about recent events but the uncertainty is beginning to take its toll on this usually upbeat and perpetually positive blogger.This morning I find myself applying for a new MA...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Loving not having to get up for the school run. Making blueberry pancakes (you can find the recipe I use here) Wishing we hadn't opened the letter from my University. Things are not what they seemed with my MA course and I've been plunged into complete turmoil over my...
Friday Night Glamour
Aaaaaahhhhhh Vivien! Surely one of the most stunning brunettes ever to grace this planet. Gone With The Wind is definitely in my Top 5 favourite movies of all time, I LOVE it! So much so that Jesse was going to be a Scarlett if he had been a she!Ladies, I am...
Loveaudrey Bakes: Birthday Bannoffee Pie
This bake is dedicated to my fabulous sister Nicola who turned 23 on Monday. Our Dad was an expert caramel maker and could bake a seriously good Banoffee pie. Nicola often reminds me that this pie is her favourite pudding in the world and has hinted on more than one...
FOTD: MAC Sable & New Hair
OK, so not particularly flattering pictures and my new hair colour proved tricky to photograph. Basically it's dark and very red (for me at least). You can just about see an accurate colour in the top picture where it's catching the light. If I look a little...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Sleeping in. Eating scrambled eggs for breakfast. Buying a bridesmaid dress. Being stubborn. Feeling sorry for myself. Sitting in Starbucks alone, reading and drinking my mug of hot chocolate. Getting my hair done. Wondering if my new hair colour is a little too dark....
My Skincare Routine Part 1 – Daily Maintenance
I'm always a little wary of posting about my skincare routine. It's such a personal thing and what works for me may not work for anyone else. That said, I always enjoy reading similar posts on other blogs and it can be a useful way of finding out about products or...
Bridesmaids
The wedding planning has really taken off over the last week or so. Having found the perfect venue (which I will post about as soon as we've paid our deposit and had confirmation of our booking through) I've suddenly developed a much clearer image of the overall look...
Friday Night Glamour
I don't think I've ever posted more than one photo for our end-of-the-week injection of glamour but but I think you'll agree Ginger and this dress deserve it. Stunning! I've never actually seen Swing Time (the film from which these images originate). I really must add...
With Trepidation
Ssssshhhh.Listen.Do you hear that?Nope? That's the point... it's the sound of silence.Today I can write an entire post without having to pause to wipe a snotty nose/change a nappy/suppress sibling rivalry/retrieve a toy/fix a snack. I am totally, utterly and...
Wedding Inspiration No.1 – Carole Lombard
Some little girls dream of looking like a fairytale princess on their wedding day. I, on the other hand, want to look like a movie star. And not just any old movie star, a star from the golden age of Hollywood. I'm in love with Art Deco stying and obsessed with the...
My (Bank Holiday) weekend has mainly been spent…
Recovering. I'm still full of cold.Ignoring the big black clouds in the sky and taking the children to the park anyway.Loving Mr. LA for relieving me of my childcare duties on Saturday afternoon so I could sleep.Enjoying some spicy fajitas.Watching Gossip Girl and...
Friday Night Glamour
Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on their wedding day in 1954. Isn't Audrey's dress divine? the style is very specific to the era yet completely timeless, classic Audrey.I'm very much in need of some glamour tonight ladies. I've been feeling under the weather all day and...
Loveaudrey Bakes: Coca-Cola Cupcakes
... not just any old coke, have a Coca-Cola cupcake. I've wanted to give this recipe a whirl since the very first time I flicked through my beloved copy of 'How To Be A Domestic Goddess'. Reading Laura's post about her experience of the recipe persuaded me that I...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Madly packing, tidying and the cleaning the holiday cottage.Sending Mr. LA's nanny a 'Get Well Soon' postcard. She's got a nasty chest infection and wasn't up to visitors while we were in Cornwall last week. In the car, in traffic, trying to entertain 2...
FOTD: Phloof & Satin Taupe
I'll admit it, neutrals aren't exactly my favourite kind of eye-shadows. They're just so.... well, neutral I guess. They don't make my heart quicken like a vivid purple can and they won't have me dashing to my nearest MAC counter like a stunning teal might. But...
Cornwall
A cottage nestled within an apple orchard, beautiful beaches, questionable weather, a wet baby, turning 27, celebrating with clotted cream and far too much wine, a rare glimpse of sunshine, hydrangeas everywhere and cows... lots of cows.Loveaudrey...
