New Year New You

We're a couple of days into 2015 already and no doubt there's some people out there who have already broken their New Years resolution? Hands up this would usually be me, but this year I have ditched the New Years resolutions for a 2015 bucket list. That's right, a bucket load of stuff which I want to do in 2015.

The reason for this is that there is always a negativity around New Years resolutions. We usually set ourselves unrealistic goals which we spend so much time trying not to break that inevitably we fail at the first hurdle.

Instead of this, my boyfriend (Andrew) and I have made a list of everything we want to do in 2015. Now, if there are two things I love, it's planning and stationary. So this kind of thing is right up my street!

Our bucket list is currently at about 25 things long so rather than tell you everything, I have picked out 10 of my favourites and shared with you below.

1. Eat fish in chips in the paper on the beach
2. Spend the day on a boat on the Norfolk broads
3. Sunday lunch at the Mulberry pub
4. Monthly surprise date night
5. Ice skating at Somerset House
6. Try lobster
7. Walk dogs at a rescue home
8. Visit a new city
9. Visit  Buckingham Palace gardens
10. Complete the colour run

Bucket lists are a great way to get outside and see the world. You don't have to spend loads of money visiting other countries, the best stuff is often on your doorstep!

I hope this has inspired you to do something similar. I'll keep you updated on our bucket list. We're planning on visiting Paris in February so looks like this will be the first to be ticked off our list!

Charlotte X

2014 - You've been good

We’re coming into the final few hours of 2014 – which means we’re more than likely all full of turkey and chocolates and ready to start our new year’s resolutions.

Well the festive period has really got me thinking.. I love writing my blog, but for some reason I stopped September/October time. With so many popular blogs out there I think the pressure of writing a blog post every other day got too much for me and with working it alongside a full time job, I started to push the blogging to one side.

Over the past few weeks I looked back at my first blog post and reminded myself why I started writing it - to share my experiences. Good or bad I wanted a little space to be able to tell people about what I’ve been doing – in the hope that it may inspire you to share the same experiences or try new things.

So I’m not promising that you’ll see a new post from me every week to start with, but I want to get back to why I started writing this blog – not to compete with the top bloggers out there but for some me time. To share what I love with you. Even if it’s just one of you reading this!!

So let’s raise a glass for all the little blogs out there! May your 2014 end with smiles and happiness and 2015 bring you everything you always dreamed of and more!

With Love, Charlotte

Goodbye Summer - Holiday Snaps

I think it's safe to say that I have had a little bit of a break from blogging! Summer has been super busy and I found it really hard to actually sit down and spend some time on my blog. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and was reluctant to be publish anything which didn't feel 100% me or rushed.

To give you a little bit of a sneaky peak into my Summer, I wanted to share with you some of my favourite photos from the past few months.

Dress: Ted Baker Shoes: Next

At the beautiful 'La Sommita' hotel in Ostuni

These photos are taken in Ostuni Italy at a family wedding. My dress is from Ted Baker and I am in absolute LOVE with it! It's actually reversible although I personally don't have the right figure to wear it the other way round! The back has a gorgeous lace collar detail and the gold buttons which run down the back remind me of THAT Pippa Middleton bridesmaids dress (ok, so that's the real reason I bought it!)
My pearl bracelet is from Tiffany and my shoes are Next. I really wanted some white strappy shoes to wear with this dress but I just couldn't find them in time!!
Ostuni is such a beautiful setting for a wedding and we'll definitely be revisiting!

I also really loved my hair on the day - I had it professionally styled with a curling wand. Sadly I'm unsure which wand the hairdresser used - such a shame as I love the look of the curls.

Curly Locks

Summer is officially over now so it's back to work, chilly nights and for me, weekends watching my boyfriend play football! Oh and not forgetting SHOPPING! Well... it would be rude not to!

Anyone who knows me on Twitter will know that my laptop is playing up so I'm unable to load as many photos on here as I would like! I'll be updating more photos on my instagrammpage so come andfollow me - flutterbydott.

Over the coming weeks I'll be having a little change round on my blog so keep your eyes peeled!!

Charlotte

Dress Like A Celeb - Mollie King

This series is back and this time I'll be showing you how to dress like the super stylish Mollie King! One fifth of the Saturdays!

As we're in between seasons at the moment, I've copied one Mollie King look but also created one of my own.

Mollies style is great to pull off as she's a massive lover of high street fashion and buying just a few staple items will mean that you'll be looking like Mollie in no time at all.

The first look which I've recreated is perfect for those chilly Autumn days which are all too quickly on their way.
The pale blue shirt provides just a little break in the all black outfit - holding onto a little bit of Summer before we get the scarves and hats out!
My favourite part of this outfit is the rolled up jeans with the brogues. I am a massive lover of Topshop Joni jeans and think the black coated jeans are a great way to dress up an outfit. I'm on the look out for some brogues for the Autumn - think I may have to go and try these ones on!

Shop The Look

Hat - Topshop New Big Felt Floppy Hat £28
Shirt - Topshop Casual Chambray Shirt £29
Jeans - Topshop Moto Black Coated Joni Jeans £40
Nail Varnish - Essie Nail Polish Licorice £7.99
Shoes - ASOS Makeshift Brogue Lace Ups £25
Bag- Zara Leather City Bag with Front Pocket £69.99

I absolutely love this look and will definitely be purchasing the bag and jeans!! I'm also a massive lover of a collar under a jumper. If you are too then why not try to find some pretty lace or embellished shirts? Primark always have pretty shirts at affordable prices so get ready to spruce up your wardrobe ready for Autumn!

 

The second look hasn't been copied directly from Mollie, but it's an outfit I've put together using her style as inspiration.

 

Mollie (like me) is a massive lover of tans, beige's and stripes so I've teamed them all together to come up with this perfect daytime outfit.This look is great for shopping and weekends away and effortlessly says glam!

 

This double breasted trench coat has been on my wish list for some time and this year I think it's just about time I purchased it! You can wear this casually, with jeans or converse or really dress it up by doing up all the buttons and teaming it with some heeled ankle boots!

 

Shop The Look

 

Coat - French Connection Smart Catch Belted Trench Coat £165

Jeans - Topshop Moto Dark Vintage Wash Joni Jeans £36

Top - Gap Stripe Luxe Boatneck Tee £16.95

Nail Varnish - Essie Forever Yummy £7.99

Boots - Topshop Blight Chelsea Boots £45

 

If you try any of these outfits, then please tag me in some photos!

 

Charlotte