Notonthehighstreet.com brings together over 2,500 independent small UK businesses that sell over 45,000 products. it's like etsy but a little more uniform in postage prices and return policy because you buy through one checkout rather than from the individual seller. Each business has been chosen by notonthehighstreet.com based on style, quality and originality. I was given a budget of £50 to spend on...

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I never know what to wear to work when it's warm outside. I always wear black tights and something to cover my arms but sometimes it's just too warm. I picked up this dress in Peacocks a few months ago and this is the first time I've worn it. It's long enough to wear without tights but I feel a little on show...

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I think you will notice a theme with all of the items on my A/W wishlist... I'm more than a little obsessed with anything black at the moment and if it has studs on it then it will be making its way into my wardrobe. A/W trends are usually far too sparkly for me but this very rock and roll studded trend is...

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Phew, it's been a pretty busy week for me so far. It was my brothers 21st on Monday and we went for a big family meal to celebrate. I ate waaay too much ice cream and driving home over speedbumps after the meal was not pleasant. I wanted to get my brother something special for his birthday but he was far more practical...

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Lots of A/W lines are starting to arrive in stores and I'm getting rather excited by all of the sequin and gem embellishments that I'm seeing. I never really need an excuse to dress up and I know I'm going to enjoy a night out in sequins sashaying around like I'm one of those casino movies. Hopefully I will look like a Bond...

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Wore this to CDFblogs on Monday which is rather casual for me. It was a science bloggers special which might sound dull but scientists are very funny, who knew?! You can see all the photos from the event here. If you're from Cardiff or the surrounding areas you should definitely come to these events. You meet some great people and there is usually...

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I had such a blast this weekend! I got to spend time with lots of lovely ladies that I met at the Birmingham Bloggers meet up last year and a few more. It was like a big reunion but with lots of food and cocktails.I was completly rubbish as usual and only took three photos on my digital camera. I always do this...

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After umming and ahhing over what waterproof coat to buy for the past few weeks I finally made my decision. I went for the Barbour Beadham Waxed Jacket. I looked at cheaper waxed jackets and more sporty waterproof coats but I kept on coming back to the Beadham. I was so excited when it arrived and put it on straight away. Its is...

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Right, I'm FED UP! Can it stop raining now please? Can't go out without getting soaked, I constantly have a cold and can't take photos in the garden. Moan over. I have used this bad weather as an excuse to buy a waterproof coat which I'm very excited about but more about that in a later post... I've had a busy week going...

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