This is an event I thought my local readers might like? Vintage Pretty will celebrate its first birthday in January so pop in to 10 Feet Tall, right in the centre Cardiff because there will be a celebration with free party bags full of goodies and  free cake (vegan cake also available). As usual there will be 16+ stalls, selling lots of lovely delights... handmade jewellery, accessories, customised...

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Thought I would share my bargains with you and an do an outfit post (which is a bit blurry because my mam can't take photos)The dress is ASOS curve and the cardi is from asda. I got the shoes in the sales in New Look for £8 and they are wide fit so I hope they will be nice and comfy. My brother...

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I had some really great stuff from Santa (Mam) this year and a super surprise gift which I didn't think I would be getting was my new hp laptop which means I can blog at home and not just on my breaks in work. I have been without a computer for about a year which is more difficult than you might think, especially...

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I am the luckiest girl, I got the best Secret Santa present ever! I joined up to take part in Cupcake Couture Secret Santa and  I'm so glad I did. I had such fun finding and wrapping the present for Kimberly at http://kimbersfiddlesticks.blogspot.com/. Here is what the present looked like all wrapped up- Here is the present I got from Gina at http://theculturephox.com/. Isn't this Paperchase...

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Merry Christmas! Hope you have all had a lovely day. I am stuffed full of calorific food and I shed a tear whilst watching Dr Who. It's been a fantastic day and I got some great things, most exciting of all was my bloggers secret Santa present (THANK YOU sooooo much to the lovely lady who got me the amazing presents, all will be revealed tomorrow)...

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I don't do outfit posts very often because I feel a bit silly taking photos but I got all dressed up to go out last night for 'Black Friday' so it was a good chance to take a photo. I suppose it's not really festive but it is red! The dress is from ASOS curve and I got the brooch in the ASOS...

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I've seen these lovely paper decorations at weddings this summer but I thought they would be equally as nice as Christmas decorations and they are both cheap and fun to make. Here is my step by step tutorial- 1. You will need to get scissors and string ready 2. Lay out about 13-16 sheets of rectangular tissue paper on top of each other. You can either make...

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Not much to report this week, I've not had any time to shop for exciting things or go snooping around charity shops.  I thought I would bring your attention to this- There is going to be a UK and Europe fashion blogger meet, taking place in London on Saturday February 5th! There will b Lunch and networking/mingling The daytime event will either be shopping or sightseeing A...

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Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I've been ill, slipped in ice and been working 9-9 all week. What a complete nightmare! I've done loads of shopping and have some great outfit posts to show you which will hopefully be up on Sunday. I found a great shop in Cardiff recently, it's been there a while but I'm so busy with work I...

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We can't find our main Christmas tree base anywhere but I have put the small tree and made a cheap/rubbish table decoration and this is what they look like- A few people commented that it is rather tricky to buy for men so I came up with a few more gift ideas- Gifts for Men/Dads ...

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Buying stocking fillers and Secret Santa presents can be just as hard as finding the right Christmas present for friends and family, so I thought I would give you a  helping hand. Here are a few ideas I hope you will find useful...  Girls are pretty easy to buy for but here are a few ideas- Gifts For Girls Button Rose Key Fob...

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The is a Northcote Lane Market tomorrow night and it's the final one of the year so it's going to be a big event. It's in Milgi on City Road, Cardiff. There are over 25 different vintage and handmade stalls to be found there. It has the best market holders in the city selling the finest in hand made, customized, original boutique, vintage,...

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I was inspired by What Katie Found to dig this out. A rubbish looking Santa don't you think? Season's Greetings everyone! ...

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Don't laugh but I tried to do a mini photo shoot in the woods with my rubbish camera because I thought it would be festive and a bit more professional than taking photos in my living room but it felt a bit daft. I'm not good as posing and I'm not a good photographer so wont be doing that again... I've got a...

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