Under the sea...

Hello mermaids, 

Just a quick little blog to say how amazing is the new aquarium collection from Barry M! I absolutely love the colour, Mediterranean is by far my favourite! It's an absolute steal at £3.99 available at all good cosmetic stores!

In the Aquarium Collection come in all different shades. Unleash your inner mermaid!

*pretends to swim off into the sunset*

Mermaid, madness.

I am obsessed with all things mermaid, from The Little Mermaid to Barry M's Aquaurium collection!

The obsession is only helped with the hundreds of metallic trends through out the high street. From cosmetics to shoes so here's a few of may favourites, with the occasional Disney quote...

I have to be honest i absolutely love metallic courts! They make a simple outfit look amazing, with so many of variations i have picked my top 3!

3, New Looks Silver Glitter Blocked Heels Sandals,£29.99.

Perfect pair of comfy going out heels, will make an addition all outfits. The perfect pairs of glittery sandals, the platform it allows for comfort and support for all occasions.

Personally, i would wear them with a pastel Cami, some casual jeans and a massive bag! Perfect for those relaxed date nights!

2, Topshop ROLO Skinny High Sandal
these heels are so pretty! Perfect for a summer wedding (inside, grass and heels do not mix). Pair with an utterly fabulous white pencil skirt and your on a winner!

One of the only issues with skinny heels is they tend to hurt your ankles i suggest getting a festival or a night out kit from Prezzie Box. For only £9.95, you have all your night out essentials to protect you tiny toes!

AND finally, 1. Missguided Stiletto Heel Court Shoe With Holographic, £30.00.
These are my favourite things since Ariel's fin! The shoes themselves will compliment any outfit, the not so subtle shimmer allows for any outfit to be made in to a classic on trend statement.

With the heel being a reasonable height, everyone can walk in these beauties (with a bit of assistant). I would definitely loose my voice for a pair of the stunning shoes!


Whether your an Ariel or a flounder, these shoes are going to be here for all the summer season so why not splash out on a pair!

You're not the only one...

Like most girls I've been on every diet imaginable, lost weight and put it back on. Recently times have been tough, so I've comfort ate. This blog isn't about shaming myself or others around me, its about my growth as a person and the people around me.

I'm not ashamed to admit that my life hasn't been easy, but whose has! Since i was a young girl I've always been 'the big girl' or 'fat lass', by people who at the time i held a high level of importance to me. Being called this most days of my life was only helped by pictures of me with my 'skinny' friends, i slowly started listening to that little voice in my head that kept telling me i wasn't good enough. The more i listened to that little  voice, the more i thought i couldn't contribute to anything or anyone. If only i would've stopped at that.

Over the years i became so depressed my weight spiralled out of control, with every diet came another binge, another pound gained. And that little voice was winning. At some point in this never ending circle i got into my chosen university (i couldn't believe they wanted me) so that little voice got a little quieter, getting down to a size 12/14 in my first year. Then the death of my grandad, who looking back was more of a dad to me sent me spiralling back to the comfort eating cycle. A cycle that didn't stop until very, very recently.

Until i decided not to listen to that voice any more. I began blogging, sure I'm not very good at it, not many people listen to what i have to say but it gave me the voice i needed. I'm still that 'fat lass' but in who's eyes? Not mine.

Until i realised that you have to take the good with the bad, follow your gut and make the life changing mistakes you learn from. If you're going through a similar situation you are not the only one, you will get through it. You can, taking each day as it comes, one foot in front of the other and all the other cliches in the world. Things will get better.

I now have most amazing support network in friends and very close family, not only that i have a passion for life again. I may not be a size 0. I may not have the best job. I may not have travelled the world. For the first time in years i feel like some one who matters, i hope you do too.