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*pictures not mine. Wish they were!

LISTENING TO #15

I'm suffering from the worst headcold this week but at least that gives me an excuse to coat myself in vaporub and lie around in a duvet whenever I have a spare moment. It's been such a full on week so far that I've not done much other than work and listen to music. I've fallen deeper in love than ever with Bombay Bicycle Club and The Kooks and seem to be listening to some of their latest tracks on a constant loop while I get marking and planning done.


I'm really enjoying getting lessons planned and doing all the background work at the moment. It feels good to use my brain properly after the six weeks of slobbing about and engaging with nothing more mentally stimulating than a drinks menu! One of my favourite parts of my job is the creative side of it. Having to think of different ways to do something or activities that will keep the kids interested is what I really enjoy. I spent most of last night making 'interactive posters' which are basically pages on the internet which you can add youtube clips, audio files, flashing symbols, quotes and images to. It appealed to my not so inner geek.

If I can get through this week with my voice intact then I'm looking forward to a weekend involving a cinema trip, drinks and night out, seeing birthday girl Emma for a much needed roast dinner and taking delivery of various new pieces of technology. I'm also going to be working on my self imposed mission to watch more films and read more books. So far this week I've seen 'Love and Other Drugs', 'He's Just Not That Into You', 'The Social Network', 'Othello' (Kenneth Branagh version for those English/Shakespeare lovers) and I've got 'The Town' to watch next. Books at the moment just consist of school texts and things I've been using to read around the subjects I'm teaching. I'm hoping to do some book swaps with people soon!

I have plenty of things to be getting on with so the songs I am surviving on are below. I always post tons because then I can find songs again easily when I want a listen! Storage blog comes to the rescue.

I wonder when I will get bored of Ed Sheeran? That furry little ginger man does have a lovely voice.







and this one just for a bit of extra cheese... if you think he is whiny anyway then I suggest you don't listen to this one!



Whatever this is, I want it.

FASHION FIX #15

I've been so busy this weekend seeing people and working that I haven't had much time to update. I use the blog as a place to store all of the things I like so that when shopping time comes around I can have a look back and see what I want. Saves me putting hundreds of bookmarks on the computer! Thought I'd share a few fashion favourites. Not long until payday now...

Forever 21. I've got a bit of a thing about gold and leopard print at the moment. I think when it gets near Christmas (yes, I said it) I become more and more attracted to shiny things. I love Forever 21 but the nearest one is in Birmingham and internet shopping is hassle when you have a dodgy postman, so I only go to the actual shop a few times a year and end up buying everything in sight.

Shoes I need in my life. Ankle boots are better when it gets cold and they also have a bit more grip. As I'm the clumsiest person in the world, I always need grip. I don't actually see myself buying the barbie pink ones but I thought they would look fun worn with an all black outfit (which I often wear!)

Top row: River Island

Second row: Aldo

Bottom row: Missguided.com

Topshop accessories. I only really buy stuff from Topshop when it's in the sale because I think it can sometimes be overpriced and you can usually find a similar, cheaper version somewhere else but the accessories always tempt me in! More gold and over the top decoration for Autumn.


Things I'm enjoying:

• London Fashion Week tumblr - a good way to see what I missed
• Ebay - It's super addictive and my competitive streak means I need to keep winning bids!
• Gyming it with the girlies after a hard week at work
• Gluten and wheat free food... it means I don't need an immediate sleep after eating.
• Love film membership = getting to see films I've been meaning to watch for ages.
• Rain outside when you're all toasty in bed
• The Big Bang Theory

and this...

FASHION FIX #14

Fashion week has hit.

Poppy Delavigne - absolute beauty who manages to look classy despite having her endless legs on show. Love the multicoloured shift dress and tribal shoes.

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I never thought I would be a fan of anything worn by Kim Kardashian but she has proven me wrong! Love the old hollywood glamour style of this.

Long hemline and print = beautiful!

Zac Posen

Zac Posen

Emma Roberts (left) - Absolutely adore this classic take on leopard print. Want. it. now.

Marchesa is one of my favourite fashion houses. It was created by a British duo who combined their talents to create some of the most beautiful, fanciful dresses I have ever seen. This particular collection has such an ethereal quality that I'm sure those models just wanted to swish around in the dresses all day long! Dresses from Marchesa are typically full of draping and embroidery and you are pretty much guaranteed to have seen a celebrity wearing one to a premiere at one point or another, even if you don't know the name of the brand. Not the most practical of dresses but who needs practical when you can look like a fairy princess!

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