Whenever I wear this dress I get really mixed reactions…Some people think I look really Gothic and some think I look like a very young school girl. Who knows. I hope I don’t look like either really… but I really like this dress. I need more Peter Pan collars, they so easily completely transform an outfit!

When I buy make-up I try to buy products which are really versatile. I am quite behind on these purchases as they are MAC favourites, but I thought it was about time I joined in. 

After recently becoming obsessed with beauty bloggers, especially Fleur and Ingrid, I have been thinking more about my make-up collection and whether the products I have are the right ones, and best ones for me. 

After recently becoming obsessed with beauty bloggers, especially Fleur and Ingrid, I have been thinking more about my make-up collection and whether the products I have are the right ones, and best ones for me. 

Last day in New York - late flight so had time to kill. 

Finally had pancakes for breakfast!

Went to Bloomingdales and bought some black short Uggs (I know they're ugly but SO warm!)

Woke up and grabbed a Tropicana and bagel from the deli below the apartment. 

Got the ferry to Ellis island and the statue of liberty for a bit of tourist action. 

Went to Schiller's for lunch - had a burger (best one yet!).

Sorry for the photo overload - doing a lot of things in NYC.

Went for brunch at the Cookshop - missed the brunch menu so had lunch. An epic turkey sandwich to make up for the lack of on xmas day. 

In New York now. Half the family went home after Miami - I'm here with my boyfriend, sister and brother-in-law. 

A quick corn dog whilst waiting in Miami airport.

Flight to New York - the journey was as long as The Inbetweeners film - so good! 

The very cool and retro apartment we're renting. 

Christmas day in Miami! Whoo! 

Went on a segway this morning - fell off a segway this morning. Ouch. 

Went out for a delicious lunch.

Sat on the beach - read my kindle - had an afternoon nap. 

Made dinner at the house - roast beef and all the trimmings. 

Probably worn these denim shorts everyday - whoops. 

Went to Cecconi's for lunch at the Soho Beach House. Beautiful garden restaurant with amazing food.

Miami beach for some sun bathing and swimming with giant jellyfish. 

Yesterday's buys. 

Kayaking at the most random lagoon - felt like Camp America. 

Two candles from Bath & Body Works. 1 for $19.50 or 2 for $20 - deal! 

The most incredible cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory. 

A big American breakfast with OJ.

The beach!

Loads of amazing retro cars.

Johnny Rockets for lunch; burgers, chips and Buds all round.

Last minute checks before closing up my luggage.

Loving using my new Kindle. 

I'm preparing for my weekend of packing and have started thinking about the dreaded toiletries.

They're always the hardest thing to pack and take up the most room and weight. I don't know if you'll all find this interesting or not, but I wanted to show you how I plan on packing them.

I actually hand out my cards quite a lot these days, so I thought it was about time to update them from the mini ones I had before. They were a bit 'meh' and didn't say much about me and my blog. 

I think you are either a candle person or you're not. I can completely understand why some people 'wouldn't get it', but personally I love them and would happily spend good money on them. I've recently enjoyed trying out a few different ones and finding out what kind of scents I prefer. It's difficult as I don't yet have my own place so all the candles I burn need to be bedroom scents. When I have my own flat every room will definitely have it's own beautiful candle. 

My birthday was on Friday and so this weekend has been one big celebration. On Friday I went out for some amazing burgers with some friends and family and in the evening my whole family came round for Christmas dinner. We are away on the 25th, so we thought we'd do it early and it was delicious! We had crackers and everything :-) 

Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm a foundation snob. My favourites include Chanel, Clarins and Laura Mercier. I don't know why but I really fancied trying a high street foundation and I'd heard good things about the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation - so I picked one up from Boots. 

I was sent these hairbands by the lovely Holly from Briar Rose. I didn't really know what to expect as the company started by making hairbands for babies and toddlers. You can see on the Facebook page some gorgeous photos of her daughter modelling some very sweet hairbands. It was of course a genius idea to start making adult versions of these hairbands; everyone loves a big bow!