Haul #1

If you're a keen reader of my blog you'd already know that I went shopping today. I thought I'd give you a little insight into all the beauty goodies I bought as I've yet to do a real beauty post on here. The foundation I bought was rather expensive but I thought it may be worth it, keep you posted on that one.

 Not sure if this happens to anyone else but all of the key pieces to my beauty regime run out at the same time, leaving me in a rather difficult financial situation. Do I A stop washing my face etc or B break the bank... times are hard! As you can tell I went for the latter. But oh well my regime will live to see another day.

Maroon Clutch: Thrifted

Black and Nude Clutch: Newlook £7.99

Foundation: £26.50

Rimmel Stuff: 3 for 2

The best you ever had is just a memory

Today I went shopping for the first time in forever! I know it sound weird but seeing a clothes display -racks and all- makes me unbelievably happy. It gets my heart racing, my hands clapping and my eyes rapidly scanning the isles. It's such a key therapeutic experience, a lack of shopping actually gives me the grumps. So it was such a relief to just splurge! 

Hat: Primark

Shirt: GAP

Necklace: Thrifted

Cardigan: Republic

Belt: Primark

Shorts: Vintage Levis, cut into shorts

Tights: ASDA

Brogues: Espirit 

Bag: Next

Stone Ring: LLYMRS

Thumb Ring: Paris Market

Cross: ASOS

Snake: ASOS

Lots of love, 

Tam

xxx

Shot me out of the sky, you're my kryptonite

I'm pretty ashamed to admit it, being an "indie" girl but I have a bit of a soft spot for 'One Direction'. I can't help it, Their music has this power over me! I literally want to get my bootie moving from the first note. Please tell me I'm not the only one? Plus, their kind of cute too... shot gun Liam! 

Vest: M&S

Jumper: Boutique

Cardigan: Topshop

Skirt: Primark

Belt: ma mere

Tights: New Look

Shoes: New Look 

Love, 

Tam 

xxx

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me!

I went to Costa today (other coffee shops are available ;)) with my besties and I realised just how much I'm going to miss them. Universities looming so of course we're splitting up, going our separate ways... well for now anyway. I can literally talk to them about anything though (I'm sure you understand) and the prospect of not being able to see them straight after a tragic event is quite frightening. Aaahh, guess it's time to prepare for miss independent.  

Reckon I look a bit like a pirate wench in this outfit, hence the random title. 

Shirt: (now ruined by paint) Primark

Waistcoat: Thrifted

Skirt: Primark

Tights: ?

Shoes: New Look

Good luck with your next step in life!

Love, 

Tam 

xxx

It's the thing in life I regret the most, leaving you standing there

Today I came to the realisation that healthy eating is very important. For lent I decided to give up all things unhealthy, I know, it's a pretty big ask, perhaps it's even impossible. Conversely I pursued and within a day already felt more alert and raring to go, it was definitely showing effects. All from cutting out the chocolates and crisps from my diet! Yesterday however, was a major set back I had two nutella crammed pancakes, numerous slice of pizza and a tantelising Mexican hot chocolate, no regrets. But today (yes you guessed it) I feel like utter crap, yes I'm back to my lethargic, hardly awake self. Lesson learnt people; eat crap, feel crap. 

Denim Jacket: I got it from ma mamma 

Knitted sleeveless jumper: Internationale 

Vest: New Look

Leather like Skirt: Boutique 

Tights: Probably ASDA

Ballet Pumps: Claires sale 

Necklace: Thrifted

Bangle: Gift

Hugs and kisses,
Tam
xxx

Ps. Does anyone have any tips on keeping strong during diets? I could use some!

Style Icon: #3 Ellie Goulding

Not only has she got the most amazing clothes but she is dating Radio 1 heartthrob Greg James, I am more than jealous! Her unique shaved haircut and androgynous style makes her seem edgy but her soft eyes give her a girly vibe, something you can't buy at Topshop. The thing I love most about her though; she is not the medias idea of beautiful. She has a longer face, larger nose, thinner lips etc. than those airbrushed alien types from Maybeline advertisements but she is still stunning. Just goes to show, you don't have to look like the magazines depiction of beauty in order to be gorgeous, you can be yourself.

Love from,
Tam
xxx

Ps. Has anyone else noticed she seems to put her arms up a lot? Very windswept

There is a road to happiness we just haven't found it yet

I saw this dress in the window of my local boutique and automatically fell in love. The shape is so feminine and rather flattering, plus tartans a winter trend that comes round every year, sold! The dress reminded me of one I saw Lucy from "The Only Way is Essex" wear, she looked absolutely gorgeous. 

Feeling rather ill so I came home from school early, the rest of the days been full of napping and catching up on "Skins". I guess, everyone needs a bit of 'me' time now and again. 

Coat: New Look
Dress: Boutique

Tights: ASDA

Shoes: New Look Sale

Earring: Boutique

Belt: Hand me down

Love you lots,

Tam 

xxx

Ps. Have a good weekend!

It's Over

Hard to please,

you make me feel so fragile 

you talk in riddles, 

you're hard to decipher...

tell me, is this worth it?

if I can fault you

surely you're faulting me

tearing me apart in your mind

and it's quite clear I'm not your perfect

but frankly neither are you, mine

no one is 

I can't settle for this

it may be much but I need to be your everything

and I think I'm done trying

Follow me down to the red oak tree

Heyyy,

For lent I'm not really giving anything up but I'm going to try and start exercising, which is harder than it sounds. I'm really not a fan of the whole rapid heart beat thing, but we'll see how this goes! What are you giving up for lent? Before you say chocolate,I tried that a couple of years back and it's torture, don't put yourself through it! On a more topical note, today I heard about a really tragic death, a boy who used to got to my school unfortunately died in a car crash. He was so young so it seems impossible! But it just goes to show how fragile life is. All my thoughts go to Ben Wesley's family and friends, may he rest in peace.

Jumper: New Look

Shirt: Mum's Wardrobe

Skirt: Zara

Tights: Asda

Shoes: River Island

Belt: Vintage baabbbyy

Live life to the fullest, 

Tam 

xxx

Now I'm breaking at the britches and at the end of all your lines

Hey hey everybody, 

This was a bit of a Birdy inspired look that I meshed together from my very kind friends clothes. I stayed round the night to lose scrabble virginity, I know, how can I be 17 and not even attempted a game of scrabble? I just do not know, but I do know that I'm pretty much addicted now and I cannot wait for a rematch (of course I lost, being an amateur). Anyway, being me, I forgot a change of clothes, so my friend kindly lent me these.

Angora Jumper: Lipsy

Dress: Primark

Tights: god knows

Boots: Topshop

Please do excuse the very attractive name badge, completely forgot it was there. Does your school make you wear them? I'm convinced we're the only one.

Happy Pancake Day!

Love, 

Tam

xxx