Sunday, 3 September 2017

The Ultimate Holiday Wishlist*

With the dark, chilly nights starting to make an appearance here in the U.K. I can't help but find myself wistfully daydreaming of sunny holidays in a desperate attempt at clutching onto summer. From thoughts of tropical beaches to cocktails by the pool, it's safe to say I'm not quite ready for the autumn weather.

When the wish of jetting off on holiday gets a little too much, I often find myself browsing various travel sites to have a little peek at just how much that dream trip would cost & whether my bank account will allow it. As - unfortunately - it's usually a solid "no" from my bank account, when Earnest* challenged me to create the ultimate "holiday wishlist" with a budget of $10,000 (around £7,000 for us Brits) I thought this could be the perfect way to help take the edge off my current wanderlust.

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As a huge Disney/Universal fan, I obviously couldn't resist planning for a trip back to Orlando Florida (somewhere I haven't visited since I was around eleven) and immediately starting checking out the park hotels.

After a lot of searching I finally settled on the Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge. For those who don't know the Animal Kingdom Lodge is a four star hotel inspired by the traditional African Kraal & is home to over thirty exotic animal species including; Giraffes, Zebras & Gazelles (imagine sitting on the balcony whilst watching Giraffes wander around?!).


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As someone who's a little scared of flying (little being an understatement) I'd also be sure to allocate a chunk of my "wishlist" budget to making the nine hours flight from the U.K. to Orlando as comfortable as possible. To do this I'd have to treat myself to an upgrade to First Class & finally test out the seats that convert into a bed (no more awkward sleeping in a tiny seat for me!).

With around half of my budget spent on flights, park tickets (including Disney & Universal Studios of course) along with my hotel, I'd probably use the remaining budget to use a spending money. From buying a tonne of Disney Merchandise (why can we not get Disney Pandora in the U.K.?) to spending an afternoon or two in Sephora, I'm sure there wouldn't be much left over at the end!

If planning a dream vacation is something you love the idea of, be sure to check out Earnest's personal loans for ideas on how to make the dream a reality.

Where would you go for a dream holiday?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx











Sunday, 2 April 2017

March in Photos

After seeing similar posts floating around the blogging world, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon & share a snapshot of my month in photos. I was lucky enough to spend March in the company of my family and friends whilst splitting my time between Birmingham & my hometown back in the countryside.



As most of you will know in March we celebrate Mother's Day here in the U.K. Of course this was the perfect excuse for me to jump in the car & travel back home for a long weekend. During this time I treated my Mum to afternoon tea (just look at those cakes), became a crazy cat lady with my favourite furry animal again & also visited a quirky cafe where the sugar pots are mini-cauldrons (if you're ever in Gloucester I couldn't recommend the Hubble Bubble Coffee House more!).

Towards the end of the month I was finally able to go & watch the new Beauty and the Beast - which has swiftly become my new favourite Disney film. If you haven't yet seen it I won't post any spoilers, but it's a great take on a timeless classic that I can't wait to see again (side note, there are also some great new songs!). This little Disney boost inspired me to dust off the Minnie & Mickey plush's I picked up in Disneyland at Christmas (click here to read all about the trip) who now take centre place on my bed.. yes I really am 25!

I was also lucky enough to enjoy a few glasses of wine with some of my nearest & dearest friends - something I find is the perfect pick-me-up after a long week at work!

I'm now very excited too see what April has to offer & to *hopefully* welcome some warmer weather.. (in other words I'm more than ready to dig out my Spring wardrobe).

How was your March?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx

Sunday, 1 January 2017

January Sales Wishlist

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year! 

After a little break over the festive period I am very excited to get back into blogging again & really spend time working on my little corner of the internet. 

Now the rush of Christmas has come to an end, the next thing I tend to get excited over is the January Sales. Whilst I'm not one to run into town at 5am or fight people over a pair of jeans, I do enjoy finding the odd bargain - especially if it's found online from the comfort of my own home. 

To kick-start this year of blogging I couldn't resist sharing a few of the sale items that have recently caught my eye... 


1) Skincare Essentials Duo - £20.75 reduced from £26.00 - Liz Earle [x]
2) Black Suede Platforms - £16.00 reduced from £27.99 - New Look [x]
3) Nutcracker Creme Lipstick;"Saucy Little Darling" - £11.50 reduced from £17.00 - MAC [x]
4) RedKen "All Soft" Gift Set - £22.10 reduced from £29.50 - Feel Unique [x]
5) Vintage Disney Wall Canvas - £16.00 reduced from £20.00 - Debenhams [x]
6) Large Shopper Bag - £74.00 reduced from £149.00 - Ted Baker [x]


If you've spotted any great deals online, I'd love to know in the comments! 
xxx

Sunday, 18 December 2016

Christmas at Disneyland Paris

Recently I was lucky enough to head to Disneyland Paris for a few days to experience my first ever Disney Christmas. As a massive Disney fan, I was obviously ridiculously excited from the moment we booked & couldn't wait to experience the magic again.

We really made the most of the time we had in Paris & ran around acting like children all over again. This included meeting as many characters as possible (all in adorable Christmas outfits!), eating a tonne delicious of food & getting a little emotional at the Christmas firework display.. something I'm not at all ashamed of.

If you're a Disney fan, I honestly couldn't recommend visiting at Christmas as it really is the most magical of places!

*warning - very photo heavy post ahead!*


Have you ever visited Disneyland at Christmas?
If so I'd love to hear any stories! 
xx

Sunday, 20 November 2016

Pandora and Disney

It's no secret that I am a huge Disney fan.. Throw cute jewellery into the mix & I am instantly sold. So as soon as I heard that Pandora (another brand that I'm a huge fan of) had collaborated with Disney I knew this was something I needed to invest in. 


Inspired by "Enchanted fairy tales & iconic love stories" the collection is one that I'd challenge any Disney lover not to swoon over. Some of the gorgeous jewellery on offer currently includes; elegant Mickey earrings, a Minnie Mouse ring & even Princess themed charms (click here to see Elsa's).

Of course it was essential for me to have something from this collection and - after what felt like hours of searching - I finally decided that the "classic Minnie" was the charm for me. As you can see above, this is a white glass charm with a simple Minnie Mouse inspired print. As soon as I opened the signature white Pandora box I instantly fell in love with this charm. It fits in with my other charms perfectly & shows off my love for Disney without being too "out there".

Unfortunately there is a slight downside to this collection.. At current the Disney Pandora collaboration is not available in the U.K  *sobs quietly*. However I'm almost certain that items can be shipped internationally.

Whilst extra shipping costs & a longer delivery time isn't ideal, I personally believe it's a small price to pay for such a lovely collection - especially if you're a Disney fan. We can all also pray that Pandora will soon catch up & start selling the collection here in the UK. If you liked this post & want to check out more Disney-themed jewellery - click here to view the full collection.

What are your thoughts on the Disney Pandora Collection?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx

Sunday, 24 April 2016

Urban Decay - Alice Through The Looking Glass

Everyone who knows me will vouch for my Disney obsession.. So as I hear about a collaboration of any sorts - from Primark to MAC - I simply have to pick something up for myself. A particular favourite film of mine has to be Alice in Wonderland, so when Urban Decay recently announced they'd be collaborating with Disney to celebrate the release of Alice Through The Looking Glass, I know this would be something I'd be very interested in adding to my collection.  

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The first thing to catch  my eye was the very impressive eye-shadow palette. Made up of twenty shades that range from neutral matte pinks to sparkly deep teals make this perfect for any occasion. Bonus each eye-shadow is aptly named after various elements from the film - my favourites including; Gone Mad, Reflection & Heads Will Roll. Besides the eye-shadows themselves, the key part of this product has to be the packaging. The "pop-up" themed packaging combined with the bright kaleidoscope print not only looks gorgeous, but also fits perfectly with the theme of the film Urban Decay have completely outdone themselves with this palette & I'm sure it would look stunning on any dressing table. 

The next element to the collaboration is the collection of lipsticks. Similar to the palette, these lipsticks contain a range of nude to bright shades that are in keeping with the theme of the film. Whether you're a lover of neutral pinks (Alice is the shade for you) or bold purples (try Mad Hatter) there's a lipstick here for every look. I personally would love to get my hands on at least three of these shades including Alice, Mirana (the dark purple) & Iracebeth (the classic bright red). 

I've seen a few different dates stated throughout the beauty world, it seems the collection will be available online sometime in early May.. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled. However after some research I have found that the eye-shadow palette is rumoured to be retailing at around £45.00 & the lipsticks at around £16.00 each. Whilst this may seem a little on the pricey side compared so other products available, I personally feel a collection like this is worth the extra pennies. 


What are your thoughts on this collection?
xxx

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Kate Spade ft. Minnie Mouse

If there's one thing I love, it has to be Disney. This - of course - means that as soon as I hear about any Disney collaborations, I will instantly be researching everything I possibly can (for those who have been reading my blog for a while now, my all about my MAC ft. Cinderella saga is a prime example of this). So as soon as I heard that Kate Spade (the creator of the most gorgeous & chic handbags) had teamed up with Disney, I knew straight away that I simply had to have a peek for myself.

The collaboration itself - Kate Spade New York For Minnie Mouse - is a limited edition collection that is described as "celebrating our shared love for polka dots and a well placed bow". Which is honestly one of the most adorable things I have ever heard (although I may be a little Disney-biased).

Whilst not all items seem to have fully released onto the UK website as of yet, after a little research (aka swooning over how pretty everything is) I've managed put together a few of my favourite items.

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The first item to catch my eye was the adorable Minnie Mouse handbag. Whilst the design does obviously feature the famous Disney Character, I feel it has been done in a chic & classic way - meaning it can easily be used on a day-to-day basis without fear of looking too bold (if there even is such a thing when it comes to Disney).

The next item on my list had to be the Minnie Mouse iPhone case (designed to fit both iPhone 6 and 6s models). What better way to show your love for all things Disney than a super cute phone case? Plus - as an added bonus - this case features both Mickey & Minnie Mouse.. the ultimate relationship goal.

Last but not least is one of my favourite items from the collection, the Minnie Bow Clasp clutch bag. In contrast to both the handbag and phone case this item - whilst gorgeous - is a much more subtle nod towards Disney. So much so, that people may not even realise the bow symbolises a love for Minnie Mouse at all - perfect for a sophisticated night out where it may not be fully appropriate fully show how much you love Disney.

As a lover of all things Disney related I would be proud to have any of the above within my collection.

What are your thoughts on the Kate Spade ft. Minnie Mouse collection?
xxx

Sunday, 21 February 2016

24th Birthday Haul

If you follow any of my social media accounts, you may have noticed me mention a certain special occasion - my 24th Birthday! Birthday's are always something I get very excited about as I love the excuse to celebrate & spend time with loved ones.

As usual my family, friends & boyfriend all spoilt me rotten and I was extremely lucky to receive some lovely gifts. This gave me the perfect opportunity to put together a little "24th Birthday Haul" post to share here on my blog.

I've linked everything I can below - however there a few items I couldn't track down online.
1. "Moments" chocolates - Thorntons - [x]
2. "Hunger Games" T-shirt - Primark 
3. "Alice in Wonderland" mug - Disney Store - [x]
4. "Looking for Alaska" by John Green - [x]
5. Delicate Bow Ring - Pandora - [x]
6. "Milk-Tray" chocolates - Cadbury - [x]
7. "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner - [x]
8. "Happy Bathday" Gift Set - Lush - [x]
9. "Star Wars" DVD set
10. "Marie" Mug - Disney Store - [x]
11. "Happy Pamper" Gift Set - Soap and Glory - [x]
12. Flower Earrings - Pia Jewellery - [x]

Alongside these lovely gifts I was also given some money/gift vouchers, however I felt that was a little weird to photograph. After opening presents I was treated to not one, but two birthday meals (thanks very much to my parents for one and to Ollie for the other - yum!) & also spent an evening enjoying one or two (cough.. a few) drinks with friends. 

I hope you've enjoyed reading this little birthday haul. Of course *disclaimer alert* this is in no way bragging or showing off.. I just love having a good nose at posts like this. 

Have you used any of the above products?
What are your thoughts? 
xxx 

Sunday, 14 February 2016

Valentines Wishlist

Oh Valentines day.. The one day a year where it's perfectly acceptable to be over-the-top romantic & (dare I say it) even a little cheesy. Whether in a relationship fit for a Disney princess or simply spending time with friends, Valentines offers the perfect opportunity to show a little extra love to someone special.

In honour of this special day, I've decided to put together a wishlist of the items that - I think - are a great way to show the special female just how much you love them (yourself included - of course). *edit - any males that take a fancy to the below - please feel free to be included!*.

1. "Titsy Totsy" Bath Bomb - Lush - £3.50 [x]
2. Minnie & Mickey Mouse Mason Jar - Disney Store - £6.95 [x]
3. Endless Love Lipstick - Kiko - £5.90 [x]
4. "What I Love About You" book - Not On The Highstreet - £8.00 [x]
5. "Wild Hearts" Charm - Pandora - £35.00 [x]
6. LED Heart Light - New Look - £9.99 [x]

I personally find each of these items adorable & would be over the moon to receive any as a gift from a loved one this Valentines Day. Imagine relaxing in the bath with Lush's "Titsy Totsy" bath bomb, whilst sipping Prosecco from the Disney mason jar & day dreaming about Kiko's "Endless Love" lipstick (which - side note - is actually shaped like a heart!). 

Did you purchase or receive any gifts this Valentines Day?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx


Sunday, 24 January 2016

January Sales Wishlist - Part Two

Following on from my "January Sales Wishlist Part 1" (which featured all things beauty) part 2 details the remaining items that have recently caught my eye. These all fall under the fashion/home-ware theme & are items that I personally find adorable.



1. Pendant Necklace - Accessorize - £3.00 reduced from £6.00 [x]
2. Reindeer Cushion - Tesco - £2.00 reduced from £5.00 [x]
3. Mickey Mouse Mug - Disney Store - £4.86 reduced from £6.95 [x] 
4. Duster Jacket - Miss Selfridge - £20.00 reduced from £39.00 [x]
5. Red Chunky Heels - New Look - £14.00 reduced from £27.99 [x]
6. Navy & Black Handbag - Ted Baker - £101.00 reduced from £169.00 [x]

These items would stand out to me whilst at full price, so I love them even more whilst they're discounted. Of course I like each of these items, but my favourites include the Mickey Mouse mug (because, Disney), the Miss Selfridge jacket (which I find effortlessly chic) & the Red Chunky Heels from New Look as the gold detailing really sets these apart.

I hope you've enjoyed this mini-series showing my favourite items from the 2016 January sales. There's nothing I love more than finding a good bargain!

Which are your favourite places to find Fashion and/or home-ware
sale items?
xxx

Sunday, 10 January 2016

2015 Christmas Gifts - Part Two

Following on from my previous post (which showed the gifts I received from my boyfriend & can be found here) this post details the lovely present I was lucky enough to receive from my family & friends this year.

Again - I just want to quickly point out that this is in no-way bragging or showing off as I'm writing this due to the fact that I personally love reading posts like this & having a nose at what people received for Christmas.


As you can see I was incredibly lucky this year & received some amazing gifts from my family & friends. These gifts include Soap & Glory gift sets, Pandora Charms, a scarf, adorable teddy-bear slippers, a Liz Earle gift set, make-up brushes, Paper Towns by John Green (I'm sure this will tug at my heart strings just like A Fault in Our Stars), earrings, miniature bottles of wine, a Marie Mug (one of my favourite Disney characters), a candle, both the Aristocats & The Little Mermaid on DVD, a pink Peter Pan collard top, cat gloves, a pair of "riding" style boots, two necklaces, a Ted Baker nail varnish set (which I am in love with), the first 3 Star Wars films on DVD,  and lots & lots of chocolate/sweets. I also received some money/gift vouches which haven't been included above as I thought that may be a little odd. 

Obviously Christmas is about more than gifts & is really all about spending quality time with loved ones without the everyday stresses of work & day-day life (which is definitely something I seem to appreciate the older I get, especially living an hour from my home town) but I am incredibly gratful for all the lovely presents I received this year & as I previously mentioned, I love to have a nose at posts like this so thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get involved myself. 

If you've written a similar post, let me know in the comments as I'd love
to read for myself. 
xxx



Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Stocking Fillers | For Her

Each year I love picking up little stocking fillers for family & friends - there's nothing better than the feeling of excitement knowing you've picked up the perfect little gift. In fact - in my house it's tradition to all sit around & open our stocking's first thing on Christmas morning & enjoy the little things we've been lucky enough to each receive...*thanks Santa!*

There are so many lovely stocking fillers on the high-street this year - so I couldn't resist putting together a post showing some of the items that have caught my eye so far.. 


1. Ciate Paint Pot Pair - Boots - £10.00 [x]
2. Unicorn Screen Cleaner - New Look - £4.99 [x]
3. Sweet Orange & Mint Cleanser 50ml set - Liz Earle - £9.75 [x]
4. 3D Cat Mug - Topshop - £10.00 [x]
5. Strawberry Christmas Cracker - The Body Shop - £5.00 [x]
6. Christmas Jumper Slab - Hotel Chocolat - £5.00 [x]
7. Dashing Santa Bath Bomb - Lush - £2.95 [x]
8.  Minnie Mouse Tsum Tsum - Disney Store - £3.00 [x]
9. Mini Lipstick Charms - Charlotte Tilbury - £29.00 [x]

I personally love the above items & think they're the perfect little treat for any beauty, Disney or even technology lover. In fact.. I'm tempted to pick a couple of these up for myself.. an early Christmas treat is allowed.. right?

xxx

Sunday, 1 November 2015

Disneyland Paris Trip | Part One

If you follow my social media or ready my Disneyland Essentials post, then you'll that in September I spent a few days in Disneyland Paris with my boyfriend.

To say I love all things Disney would be a huge understatement - so I could barely contain my excitement at finally having the chance to return to my favourite place. We spent the most magical three days in Disney so of course I couldn't resist the opportunity to create a blog post around the mini adventure.





Some of my favourite posts to read are from fellow bloggers trips to Disney, so I hope you enjoyed a little view into one my ultimate favourite holidays.

As these are only a few snapshots from our trip - I got a little photo-happy & ended up taking over 200 photos.. oops! - I'll be sure to upload a "Part two" if this post goes down well..

Have you ever been to Disneyland?
I'd love to hear your memories!
xxx


Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Disneyland Paris Essentials

If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed a few posts counting down to a certain exciting event.. That event - as the title suggests - is a a trip to Disneyland Pairs! *squeals with excitement*.

Whilst I have been to Disneyland Paris a few times before, it's somewhere I've been dreaming of re-visiting for many many years now. So - as I'm sure you can imagine - I'm extremely excited finally be going again!

After the initial excitement settled, I realised this was the perfect excuse to inject some Disney magic into  my wardrobe (enter running around Primark like a crazy woman) & I simply couldn't resist sharing.


Tinkerbell T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark
Minnie Mouse Make-up bag - £4.00 - Primark 
Comic Strip Mickey T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark 
Vintage Mickey & Minnie Sweatshirt - £10.00 - Primark 
Minnie Mouse Wash Bag - £4 - Primark
Bambi T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark
Minnie Mouse Ears - £14.00 - Disney Store [x]
(These were actually a gift from Florida so I've linked similar)
Mickey Mouse & Bambi Pyjama Shorts - £4.00 each

I love that Primark have teamed up with Disney to release so many adorable yet affordable pieces.. It's the perfect excuse to stock up my wardrobe (bathroom & make-up collection) with all things Disney!

I know some may say this is a little excessive for a 3 day trip.. but I like to call it being prepared. Plus if you can't go overboard at Disneyland when can you?!

Have you found any Disney related items recently?
Plus if anyone has any Disneyland hints/tips please let me know! 
xxx

Wednesday, 26 August 2015

Walt Disney World Haul

Unfortunately - despite how the title of this post may sound - I haven't run off to Disney World to become a Princess *sobs quietly*. However my family have recently returned from their trip to Orlando, which meant both my boyfriend and I were lucky enough to receive some gorgeous Disney themed gifts.. so of course, I couldn't resist sharing.  



Minnie Mouse Ears, 
A Disney Princess Car Ariel Topper, 
Owl Themed Chop-sticks, 
A Tinker Bell Christmas Decoration, 
Mickey Mouse Shaped Pasta, 
Cat Themed Chop-sticks, 
A Mickey Mouse Shaped Fried Egg/Cookie Cutter, 
A Cat Shaped Chop-stick Rest,
Mickey's "Really Swell Diner" Chocolate Fudge Flavour Cocoa, 
Owl Shaped Chop-stick Rest 
Remy from Ratatouille Plush. 

Obviously not each item above is strictly "Disney Themed" but I know my Mum couldn't resist the chop-sticks & matching rests once she spotted them in the Epcot park... which is great as they're adorable (plus they give me the perfect excuse to order Chinese take-out on a regular basis..). 

It's safe to say that I am completely in love with each of the above items.. If I can't run away to live/work at Disney World, then stocking my little flat full of themed accessories is the next best thing!

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Sunday, 21 June 2015

Disney Vans

If - like me - you're Disney fan, then I'm sure by now you've heard about the collaboration between Vans & Disney to bring a whole new collection of shoes, clothes and accessories. As soon as I saw this first advertised, I know a pair of the shoes just needed to be added to my wardrobe... It's the MAC Cinderella excitement all over again! *uh oh*.

So when the collection was finally launched, I'm not ashamed to admit that I was straight online ready to make a purchase the minute I stepped in from work. After a lot of internal debate over which shoes to buy (Minnie Mouse? Winnie The Pooh? Disney Princesses?) I finally decided on something a little different but - in my opinion - still very cool. Disney Villains.


Even the packaging is cute!
I adore these shoes & have already received compliments when wearing them. They're a great way to add a little bit of fun to an outfit, whilst still offering the comfort/practicality that comes with Vans. 

Admittedly the items in this collection aren't exactly cheap... most of the adult sized shoes are priced at around £52.00 (you'll pay more if you opt for hi-tops) but personally I don't think this is a crazy price to pay considering classic Vans tend to retail for around £47.00. If you can't treat yourself when something cute and Disney themed becomes available, when can you?! 

Now I can't help but eye up the other items in the collection.. I'm 100% sure that both the Princess T-shirt & the Minnie Mouse jumper would easily fit into my wardrobe! 

What are your thoughts on the Disney Vans collection?
xxx


Sunday, 14 June 2015

Disney Wishlist

If you read my recent May Favourites post, you'll know that I have been loving Disney even more so than usual recently.

There's just something about either wearing an item of Disney themed clothing or accessory that always seems to make me feel so happy.. I think this is due to a mixture of all the happy childhood memories associated with Disney films/songs/trips to Disneyland (plus I'm a huge child at heart). So I couldn't resist putting together a Disney themed wishlist for this Sunday's post.




1. Disney Princess Lipsmakers - Claire's Accessories - £5.00 [x]
2. Sketched Mickey Top - Asos - £37.00 [x]
3. Minnie Mouse Travel Mug - Disney Store - £6.00 [x]
4. Mickey Mouse Cabin Case - Disney Store - £80.00 [x]
5. Minnie Charm - Pandora - $45.00 [x]
(only currently available in the US but fingers crossed this collection 
will come out in UK Pandora stores soon)
6. Disney Princess Tshirt - Vans - £25.00 [x]
7. Bambi Pyjama Set - Topshop - £22.00 [x]
8. Little Mermaid Shoes - Vans - £52.00 [x]
9. Disney Chalkboard Quotes - Etsy - £11.00 [x]

I could easily see my pay cheque vanishing if I was to treat myself to each of these items.. but they're all so adorable! 

Which is your favourite Disney themed item?
xxx



Sunday, 1 February 2015

MAC Cinderella Collection 2015

If you're a fan of beauty you'll know that Mac have released a number of collections in the past. These have generally been inspired by iconic brands such as The Simpson and Archie's Girls or designed by A list celebs like Rihanna. 

However, I've seen a few posts and photos recently around the blogging world that feature an upcoming Mac collection that have got me ridiculously excited.. & if you're a Disney fan like me, it's probably a safe bet that you'll be pretty excited about this too.. 

What's the collection you ask? Okay okay... It's the Mac Cinderella collection! *squeals with excitement*. 



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As you can see from the right hand photo the collection seems to boast some gorgeous colours in simple, yet lovely packaging.. Whilst the left photo (which is an advertisement I love!) shows how the collection will be realised in March.. Which suddenly seems so so far away, I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to wait! 

I've already got my eye on the lipstick (how cute would it be to wear a Disney Cinderella lipstick?!) and I'm sure I'll be more than a little bit tempted by other items in the collection. 

xxx




Monday, 16 June 2014

The Disney Tag

Although I wasn't technically tagged to do this by anyone in particular, I absolutely love Disney so couldn’t resist doing this tag after reading other posts on it. However my love for all things Disney, along with the fact that I’m awful at decision making, made it very hard to pick my favourites! I decided that I had to just think about Disney Films and not Pixar as I’d probably be up all night trying to narrow everything down!

Question 1: Favourite Disney film?
My favourite Disney film changes from time to time, and as much as I love Frozen and Tangled, I don’t want to be too obvious and chose one of them as my favourite films (even though they’re definitely both up there). So for my favourite film, I’m going to choose Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. The film’s so wonderfully weird and I love Alice’s character along with how she reasons with herself and characters whilst on her adventure. One of my favourite quotes from the film is “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it” and I feel everyone can relate to this. As well as this, I love the songs, strange characters and (although only featuring briefly) Alice’s pet cat Dinah.

Question 2: Favourite Disney Character?
I really don’t think I can narrow this down… There are so many amazing characters to choose from. I tend to love the funny secondary character/sidekick, such as Pasqual, Olaf, Mushu, Pumba and Sabastian… But I’m also a massive girly-girl in the sense that I love the princesses and girly characters – Belle, Aurora, Merida and Jasmine - the list is endless! If I HAD to narrow it down - (again not taking Pixar into account as my poor brain would go into overload) – I’ve always had a massive soft spot for Figaro from Pinocchio (Crazy cat lady out in full swing haha). As it says at the top of my blog, I love anything cat related… So to those who know me, this probably isn’t much of a surprise haha.

Question 3: Which Disney character would be your best friend?
I know it’s probably cheating but I feel these two would probably come together so therefore count as one… (That’s my logic anyway). So my Disney best friend(s) would be Anna and Olaf from Frozen. Anna is so funny, independent and knows what’s most important to her (she don’t need no man – he’s just a nice bonus that comes along at the end). I also imagine Olaf to be the best friend ever. He was willing to melt for Anna (could he be any more loyal?) plus he’s loves summer and hugs… Perfect!

Question 4: Would you rather be Aurora or Cinderella?
Hmm… as much as I love both of these princesses I think I’d chose to be Aurora. Aurora has lots of little animal friends, three magical fairies to look after her, gets a nice long sleep (and her friends/family sleep too so there’s no missing out on anything) and then gets her Prince Charming. I know Cinderella has little mice/bird friends and gets a fairy godmother, but it’s the whole evil stepmother thing that’s putting me off… Plus I’m awful at cleaning so I’m sure my life would have been even worse!

Question 5: Would you rather be Hercules or Tarzan?
Although Tarzan does have lots of animal friends (which means he can speak the languages of animals and humans) and gets to swing around on vines in the jungle all day (which is pretty cool) I think I’d go with Hercules. Hercules has a flying horse as a pet/best friend, which was ridiculously cute as a pony, is super strong and is also the son of Greek Gods. What more could you want?! Oh I know, to live in a lovely warm country – check… Hello Greece.

Question 7: Favourite Disney Song?
Disney has so so many amazing songs, and I must admit I love to sit and sing along to them whilst doing bits and bobs. My favourite song would probably be “Just around the river-bend” from Pocahontas. I love singing along to this (admittedly awfully but oh well) and the lyrics are great for every Disney lover to listen to, young and old alike.

Question 8: Favourite Disney Princess & why?
I love so many of the Disney princesses; Ariel, Belle, Pocahontas, Jasmine, Tiana, and Merida just to name a few. I think at the moment I’m torn between Elsa and Rapunzel. I’ve already chosen Anna/Olaf as my best-friend(s) so I think I’m going to go with Rapunzel as my favourite princess. I know I share this choice with my youngest sister too, so that makes it a little more special. Rapunzel is so different to the other princesses. I guess this is down to the modern twist Disney has taken. She’s smart, funny and if I’m honest, I’m a little jealous of her amazing hair!
*Side-note: I still love Elsa – she’s independent, has cool powers and cares a lot about her family/friends.*

Question 9: Which Disney character would be your pet?
I love so many of the Disney animals, Marie for the Aristocrats, Pegasus from Hercules and Sven from Frozen but I think I would have Meeko from Pocahontas as my pet. He’s funny, inquisitive and adorable. Plus (added bonus) he can braid hair like a pro! Perfect for those lazy days when doing your hair is far too much effort.

Question 10: Ever been to Disneyland? 
I’ve been lucky enough to visit both Disney Land in Paris and Disney World in Florida. I visited the Paris park a few times when I was younger and once again when I was in my second year of Sixth form as part of our Media A-level course (Disney + friends = lots of fun!). I also went to Florida when I was about 11 with my family for a couple of weeks which was amazing!



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The Ultimate Holiday Wishlist*

With the dark, chilly nights starting to make an appearance here in the U.K. I can't help but find myself wistfully daydreaming of sunny holidays in a desperate attempt at clutching onto summer. From thoughts of tropical beaches to cocktails by the pool, it's safe to say I'm not quite ready for the autumn weather.

When the wish of jetting off on holiday gets a little too much, I often find myself browsing various travel sites to have a little peek at just how much that dream trip would cost & whether my bank account will allow it. As - unfortunately - it's usually a solid "no" from my bank account, when Earnest* challenged me to create the ultimate "holiday wishlist" with a budget of $10,000 (around £7,000 for us Brits) I thought this could be the perfect way to help take the edge off my current wanderlust.

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As a huge Disney/Universal fan, I obviously couldn't resist planning for a trip back to Orlando Florida (somewhere I haven't visited since I was around eleven) and immediately starting checking out the park hotels.

After a lot of searching I finally settled on the Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge. For those who don't know the Animal Kingdom Lodge is a four star hotel inspired by the traditional African Kraal & is home to over thirty exotic animal species including; Giraffes, Zebras & Gazelles (imagine sitting on the balcony whilst watching Giraffes wander around?!).


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As someone who's a little scared of flying (little being an understatement) I'd also be sure to allocate a chunk of my "wishlist" budget to making the nine hours flight from the U.K. to Orlando as comfortable as possible. To do this I'd have to treat myself to an upgrade to First Class & finally test out the seats that convert into a bed (no more awkward sleeping in a tiny seat for me!).

With around half of my budget spent on flights, park tickets (including Disney & Universal Studios of course) along with my hotel, I'd probably use the remaining budget to use a spending money. From buying a tonne of Disney Merchandise (why can we not get Disney Pandora in the U.K.?) to spending an afternoon or two in Sephora, I'm sure there wouldn't be much left over at the end!

If planning a dream vacation is something you love the idea of, be sure to check out Earnest's personal loans for ideas on how to make the dream a reality.

Where would you go for a dream holiday?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx











March in Photos

After seeing similar posts floating around the blogging world, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon & share a snapshot of my month in photos. I was lucky enough to spend March in the company of my family and friends whilst splitting my time between Birmingham & my hometown back in the countryside.



As most of you will know in March we celebrate Mother's Day here in the U.K. Of course this was the perfect excuse for me to jump in the car & travel back home for a long weekend. During this time I treated my Mum to afternoon tea (just look at those cakes), became a crazy cat lady with my favourite furry animal again & also visited a quirky cafe where the sugar pots are mini-cauldrons (if you're ever in Gloucester I couldn't recommend the Hubble Bubble Coffee House more!).

Towards the end of the month I was finally able to go & watch the new Beauty and the Beast - which has swiftly become my new favourite Disney film. If you haven't yet seen it I won't post any spoilers, but it's a great take on a timeless classic that I can't wait to see again (side note, there are also some great new songs!). This little Disney boost inspired me to dust off the Minnie & Mickey plush's I picked up in Disneyland at Christmas (click here to read all about the trip) who now take centre place on my bed.. yes I really am 25!

I was also lucky enough to enjoy a few glasses of wine with some of my nearest & dearest friends - something I find is the perfect pick-me-up after a long week at work!

I'm now very excited too see what April has to offer & to *hopefully* welcome some warmer weather.. (in other words I'm more than ready to dig out my Spring wardrobe).

How was your March?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx

January Sales Wishlist

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year! 

After a little break over the festive period I am very excited to get back into blogging again & really spend time working on my little corner of the internet. 

Now the rush of Christmas has come to an end, the next thing I tend to get excited over is the January Sales. Whilst I'm not one to run into town at 5am or fight people over a pair of jeans, I do enjoy finding the odd bargain - especially if it's found online from the comfort of my own home. 

To kick-start this year of blogging I couldn't resist sharing a few of the sale items that have recently caught my eye... 


1) Skincare Essentials Duo - £20.75 reduced from £26.00 - Liz Earle [x]
2) Black Suede Platforms - £16.00 reduced from £27.99 - New Look [x]
3) Nutcracker Creme Lipstick;"Saucy Little Darling" - £11.50 reduced from £17.00 - MAC [x]
4) RedKen "All Soft" Gift Set - £22.10 reduced from £29.50 - Feel Unique [x]
5) Vintage Disney Wall Canvas - £16.00 reduced from £20.00 - Debenhams [x]
6) Large Shopper Bag - £74.00 reduced from £149.00 - Ted Baker [x]


If you've spotted any great deals online, I'd love to know in the comments! 
xxx

Christmas at Disneyland Paris

Recently I was lucky enough to head to Disneyland Paris for a few days to experience my first ever Disney Christmas. As a massive Disney fan, I was obviously ridiculously excited from the moment we booked & couldn't wait to experience the magic again.

We really made the most of the time we had in Paris & ran around acting like children all over again. This included meeting as many characters as possible (all in adorable Christmas outfits!), eating a tonne delicious of food & getting a little emotional at the Christmas firework display.. something I'm not at all ashamed of.

If you're a Disney fan, I honestly couldn't recommend visiting at Christmas as it really is the most magical of places!

*warning - very photo heavy post ahead!*


Have you ever visited Disneyland at Christmas?
If so I'd love to hear any stories! 
xx

Pandora and Disney

It's no secret that I am a huge Disney fan.. Throw cute jewellery into the mix & I am instantly sold. So as soon as I heard that Pandora (another brand that I'm a huge fan of) had collaborated with Disney I knew this was something I needed to invest in. 


Inspired by "Enchanted fairy tales & iconic love stories" the collection is one that I'd challenge any Disney lover not to swoon over. Some of the gorgeous jewellery on offer currently includes; elegant Mickey earrings, a Minnie Mouse ring & even Princess themed charms (click here to see Elsa's).

Of course it was essential for me to have something from this collection and - after what felt like hours of searching - I finally decided that the "classic Minnie" was the charm for me. As you can see above, this is a white glass charm with a simple Minnie Mouse inspired print. As soon as I opened the signature white Pandora box I instantly fell in love with this charm. It fits in with my other charms perfectly & shows off my love for Disney without being too "out there".

Unfortunately there is a slight downside to this collection.. At current the Disney Pandora collaboration is not available in the U.K  *sobs quietly*. However I'm almost certain that items can be shipped internationally.

Whilst extra shipping costs & a longer delivery time isn't ideal, I personally believe it's a small price to pay for such a lovely collection - especially if you're a Disney fan. We can all also pray that Pandora will soon catch up & start selling the collection here in the UK. If you liked this post & want to check out more Disney-themed jewellery - click here to view the full collection.

What are your thoughts on the Disney Pandora Collection?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx

Urban Decay - Alice Through The Looking Glass

Everyone who knows me will vouch for my Disney obsession.. So as I hear about a collaboration of any sorts - from Primark to MAC - I simply have to pick something up for myself. A particular favourite film of mine has to be Alice in Wonderland, so when Urban Decay recently announced they'd be collaborating with Disney to celebrate the release of Alice Through The Looking Glass, I know this would be something I'd be very interested in adding to my collection.  

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The first thing to catch  my eye was the very impressive eye-shadow palette. Made up of twenty shades that range from neutral matte pinks to sparkly deep teals make this perfect for any occasion. Bonus each eye-shadow is aptly named after various elements from the film - my favourites including; Gone Mad, Reflection & Heads Will Roll. Besides the eye-shadows themselves, the key part of this product has to be the packaging. The "pop-up" themed packaging combined with the bright kaleidoscope print not only looks gorgeous, but also fits perfectly with the theme of the film Urban Decay have completely outdone themselves with this palette & I'm sure it would look stunning on any dressing table. 

The next element to the collaboration is the collection of lipsticks. Similar to the palette, these lipsticks contain a range of nude to bright shades that are in keeping with the theme of the film. Whether you're a lover of neutral pinks (Alice is the shade for you) or bold purples (try Mad Hatter) there's a lipstick here for every look. I personally would love to get my hands on at least three of these shades including Alice, Mirana (the dark purple) & Iracebeth (the classic bright red). 

I've seen a few different dates stated throughout the beauty world, it seems the collection will be available online sometime in early May.. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled. However after some research I have found that the eye-shadow palette is rumoured to be retailing at around £45.00 & the lipsticks at around £16.00 each. Whilst this may seem a little on the pricey side compared so other products available, I personally feel a collection like this is worth the extra pennies. 


What are your thoughts on this collection?
xxx

Kate Spade ft. Minnie Mouse

If there's one thing I love, it has to be Disney. This - of course - means that as soon as I hear about any Disney collaborations, I will instantly be researching everything I possibly can (for those who have been reading my blog for a while now, my all about my MAC ft. Cinderella saga is a prime example of this). So as soon as I heard that Kate Spade (the creator of the most gorgeous & chic handbags) had teamed up with Disney, I knew straight away that I simply had to have a peek for myself.

The collaboration itself - Kate Spade New York For Minnie Mouse - is a limited edition collection that is described as "celebrating our shared love for polka dots and a well placed bow". Which is honestly one of the most adorable things I have ever heard (although I may be a little Disney-biased).

Whilst not all items seem to have fully released onto the UK website as of yet, after a little research (aka swooning over how pretty everything is) I've managed put together a few of my favourite items.

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The first item to catch my eye was the adorable Minnie Mouse handbag. Whilst the design does obviously feature the famous Disney Character, I feel it has been done in a chic & classic way - meaning it can easily be used on a day-to-day basis without fear of looking too bold (if there even is such a thing when it comes to Disney).

The next item on my list had to be the Minnie Mouse iPhone case (designed to fit both iPhone 6 and 6s models). What better way to show your love for all things Disney than a super cute phone case? Plus - as an added bonus - this case features both Mickey & Minnie Mouse.. the ultimate relationship goal.

Last but not least is one of my favourite items from the collection, the Minnie Bow Clasp clutch bag. In contrast to both the handbag and phone case this item - whilst gorgeous - is a much more subtle nod towards Disney. So much so, that people may not even realise the bow symbolises a love for Minnie Mouse at all - perfect for a sophisticated night out where it may not be fully appropriate fully show how much you love Disney.

As a lover of all things Disney related I would be proud to have any of the above within my collection.

What are your thoughts on the Kate Spade ft. Minnie Mouse collection?
xxx

24th Birthday Haul

If you follow any of my social media accounts, you may have noticed me mention a certain special occasion - my 24th Birthday! Birthday's are always something I get very excited about as I love the excuse to celebrate & spend time with loved ones.

As usual my family, friends & boyfriend all spoilt me rotten and I was extremely lucky to receive some lovely gifts. This gave me the perfect opportunity to put together a little "24th Birthday Haul" post to share here on my blog.

I've linked everything I can below - however there a few items I couldn't track down online.
1. "Moments" chocolates - Thorntons - [x]
2. "Hunger Games" T-shirt - Primark 
3. "Alice in Wonderland" mug - Disney Store - [x]
4. "Looking for Alaska" by John Green - [x]
5. Delicate Bow Ring - Pandora - [x]
6. "Milk-Tray" chocolates - Cadbury - [x]
7. "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner - [x]
8. "Happy Bathday" Gift Set - Lush - [x]
9. "Star Wars" DVD set
10. "Marie" Mug - Disney Store - [x]
11. "Happy Pamper" Gift Set - Soap and Glory - [x]
12. Flower Earrings - Pia Jewellery - [x]

Alongside these lovely gifts I was also given some money/gift vouchers, however I felt that was a little weird to photograph. After opening presents I was treated to not one, but two birthday meals (thanks very much to my parents for one and to Ollie for the other - yum!) & also spent an evening enjoying one or two (cough.. a few) drinks with friends. 

I hope you've enjoyed reading this little birthday haul. Of course *disclaimer alert* this is in no way bragging or showing off.. I just love having a good nose at posts like this. 

Have you used any of the above products?
What are your thoughts? 
xxx 

Valentines Wishlist

Oh Valentines day.. The one day a year where it's perfectly acceptable to be over-the-top romantic & (dare I say it) even a little cheesy. Whether in a relationship fit for a Disney princess or simply spending time with friends, Valentines offers the perfect opportunity to show a little extra love to someone special.

In honour of this special day, I've decided to put together a wishlist of the items that - I think - are a great way to show the special female just how much you love them (yourself included - of course). *edit - any males that take a fancy to the below - please feel free to be included!*.

1. "Titsy Totsy" Bath Bomb - Lush - £3.50 [x]
2. Minnie & Mickey Mouse Mason Jar - Disney Store - £6.95 [x]
3. Endless Love Lipstick - Kiko - £5.90 [x]
4. "What I Love About You" book - Not On The Highstreet - £8.00 [x]
5. "Wild Hearts" Charm - Pandora - £35.00 [x]
6. LED Heart Light - New Look - £9.99 [x]

I personally find each of these items adorable & would be over the moon to receive any as a gift from a loved one this Valentines Day. Imagine relaxing in the bath with Lush's "Titsy Totsy" bath bomb, whilst sipping Prosecco from the Disney mason jar & day dreaming about Kiko's "Endless Love" lipstick (which - side note - is actually shaped like a heart!). 

Did you purchase or receive any gifts this Valentines Day?
I'd love to know in the comments. 
xxx


January Sales Wishlist - Part Two

Following on from my "January Sales Wishlist Part 1" (which featured all things beauty) part 2 details the remaining items that have recently caught my eye. These all fall under the fashion/home-ware theme & are items that I personally find adorable.



1. Pendant Necklace - Accessorize - £3.00 reduced from £6.00 [x]
2. Reindeer Cushion - Tesco - £2.00 reduced from £5.00 [x]
3. Mickey Mouse Mug - Disney Store - £4.86 reduced from £6.95 [x] 
4. Duster Jacket - Miss Selfridge - £20.00 reduced from £39.00 [x]
5. Red Chunky Heels - New Look - £14.00 reduced from £27.99 [x]
6. Navy & Black Handbag - Ted Baker - £101.00 reduced from £169.00 [x]

These items would stand out to me whilst at full price, so I love them even more whilst they're discounted. Of course I like each of these items, but my favourites include the Mickey Mouse mug (because, Disney), the Miss Selfridge jacket (which I find effortlessly chic) & the Red Chunky Heels from New Look as the gold detailing really sets these apart.

I hope you've enjoyed this mini-series showing my favourite items from the 2016 January sales. There's nothing I love more than finding a good bargain!

Which are your favourite places to find Fashion and/or home-ware
sale items?
xxx

2015 Christmas Gifts - Part Two

Following on from my previous post (which showed the gifts I received from my boyfriend & can be found here) this post details the lovely present I was lucky enough to receive from my family & friends this year.

Again - I just want to quickly point out that this is in no-way bragging or showing off as I'm writing this due to the fact that I personally love reading posts like this & having a nose at what people received for Christmas.


As you can see I was incredibly lucky this year & received some amazing gifts from my family & friends. These gifts include Soap & Glory gift sets, Pandora Charms, a scarf, adorable teddy-bear slippers, a Liz Earle gift set, make-up brushes, Paper Towns by John Green (I'm sure this will tug at my heart strings just like A Fault in Our Stars), earrings, miniature bottles of wine, a Marie Mug (one of my favourite Disney characters), a candle, both the Aristocats & The Little Mermaid on DVD, a pink Peter Pan collard top, cat gloves, a pair of "riding" style boots, two necklaces, a Ted Baker nail varnish set (which I am in love with), the first 3 Star Wars films on DVD,  and lots & lots of chocolate/sweets. I also received some money/gift vouches which haven't been included above as I thought that may be a little odd. 

Obviously Christmas is about more than gifts & is really all about spending quality time with loved ones without the everyday stresses of work & day-day life (which is definitely something I seem to appreciate the older I get, especially living an hour from my home town) but I am incredibly gratful for all the lovely presents I received this year & as I previously mentioned, I love to have a nose at posts like this so thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get involved myself. 

If you've written a similar post, let me know in the comments as I'd love
to read for myself. 
xxx



Stocking Fillers | For Her

Each year I love picking up little stocking fillers for family & friends - there's nothing better than the feeling of excitement knowing you've picked up the perfect little gift. In fact - in my house it's tradition to all sit around & open our stocking's first thing on Christmas morning & enjoy the little things we've been lucky enough to each receive...*thanks Santa!*

There are so many lovely stocking fillers on the high-street this year - so I couldn't resist putting together a post showing some of the items that have caught my eye so far.. 


1. Ciate Paint Pot Pair - Boots - £10.00 [x]
2. Unicorn Screen Cleaner - New Look - £4.99 [x]
3. Sweet Orange & Mint Cleanser 50ml set - Liz Earle - £9.75 [x]
4. 3D Cat Mug - Topshop - £10.00 [x]
5. Strawberry Christmas Cracker - The Body Shop - £5.00 [x]
6. Christmas Jumper Slab - Hotel Chocolat - £5.00 [x]
7. Dashing Santa Bath Bomb - Lush - £2.95 [x]
8.  Minnie Mouse Tsum Tsum - Disney Store - £3.00 [x]
9. Mini Lipstick Charms - Charlotte Tilbury - £29.00 [x]

I personally love the above items & think they're the perfect little treat for any beauty, Disney or even technology lover. In fact.. I'm tempted to pick a couple of these up for myself.. an early Christmas treat is allowed.. right?

xxx

Disneyland Paris Trip | Part One

If you follow my social media or ready my Disneyland Essentials post, then you'll that in September I spent a few days in Disneyland Paris with my boyfriend.

To say I love all things Disney would be a huge understatement - so I could barely contain my excitement at finally having the chance to return to my favourite place. We spent the most magical three days in Disney so of course I couldn't resist the opportunity to create a blog post around the mini adventure.





Some of my favourite posts to read are from fellow bloggers trips to Disney, so I hope you enjoyed a little view into one my ultimate favourite holidays.

As these are only a few snapshots from our trip - I got a little photo-happy & ended up taking over 200 photos.. oops! - I'll be sure to upload a "Part two" if this post goes down well..

Have you ever been to Disneyland?
I'd love to hear your memories!
xxx


Disneyland Paris Essentials

If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed a few posts counting down to a certain exciting event.. That event - as the title suggests - is a a trip to Disneyland Pairs! *squeals with excitement*.

Whilst I have been to Disneyland Paris a few times before, it's somewhere I've been dreaming of re-visiting for many many years now. So - as I'm sure you can imagine - I'm extremely excited finally be going again!

After the initial excitement settled, I realised this was the perfect excuse to inject some Disney magic into  my wardrobe (enter running around Primark like a crazy woman) & I simply couldn't resist sharing.


Tinkerbell T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark
Minnie Mouse Make-up bag - £4.00 - Primark 
Comic Strip Mickey T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark 
Vintage Mickey & Minnie Sweatshirt - £10.00 - Primark 
Minnie Mouse Wash Bag - £4 - Primark
Bambi T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark
Minnie Mouse Ears - £14.00 - Disney Store [x]
(These were actually a gift from Florida so I've linked similar)
Mickey Mouse & Bambi Pyjama Shorts - £4.00 each

I love that Primark have teamed up with Disney to release so many adorable yet affordable pieces.. It's the perfect excuse to stock up my wardrobe (bathroom & make-up collection) with all things Disney!

I know some may say this is a little excessive for a 3 day trip.. but I like to call it being prepared. Plus if you can't go overboard at Disneyland when can you?!

Have you found any Disney related items recently?
Plus if anyone has any Disneyland hints/tips please let me know! 
xxx

Walt Disney World Haul

Unfortunately - despite how the title of this post may sound - I haven't run off to Disney World to become a Princess *sobs quietly*. However my family have recently returned from their trip to Orlando, which meant both my boyfriend and I were lucky enough to receive some gorgeous Disney themed gifts.. so of course, I couldn't resist sharing.  



Minnie Mouse Ears, 
A Disney Princess Car Ariel Topper, 
Owl Themed Chop-sticks, 
A Tinker Bell Christmas Decoration, 
Mickey Mouse Shaped Pasta, 
Cat Themed Chop-sticks, 
A Mickey Mouse Shaped Fried Egg/Cookie Cutter, 
A Cat Shaped Chop-stick Rest,
Mickey's "Really Swell Diner" Chocolate Fudge Flavour Cocoa, 
Owl Shaped Chop-stick Rest 
Remy from Ratatouille Plush. 

Obviously not each item above is strictly "Disney Themed" but I know my Mum couldn't resist the chop-sticks & matching rests once she spotted them in the Epcot park... which is great as they're adorable (plus they give me the perfect excuse to order Chinese take-out on a regular basis..). 

It's safe to say that I am completely in love with each of the above items.. If I can't run away to live/work at Disney World, then stocking my little flat full of themed accessories is the next best thing!

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Disney Vans

If - like me - you're Disney fan, then I'm sure by now you've heard about the collaboration between Vans & Disney to bring a whole new collection of shoes, clothes and accessories. As soon as I saw this first advertised, I know a pair of the shoes just needed to be added to my wardrobe... It's the MAC Cinderella excitement all over again! *uh oh*.

So when the collection was finally launched, I'm not ashamed to admit that I was straight online ready to make a purchase the minute I stepped in from work. After a lot of internal debate over which shoes to buy (Minnie Mouse? Winnie The Pooh? Disney Princesses?) I finally decided on something a little different but - in my opinion - still very cool. Disney Villains.


Even the packaging is cute!
I adore these shoes & have already received compliments when wearing them. They're a great way to add a little bit of fun to an outfit, whilst still offering the comfort/practicality that comes with Vans. 

Admittedly the items in this collection aren't exactly cheap... most of the adult sized shoes are priced at around £52.00 (you'll pay more if you opt for hi-tops) but personally I don't think this is a crazy price to pay considering classic Vans tend to retail for around £47.00. If you can't treat yourself when something cute and Disney themed becomes available, when can you?! 

Now I can't help but eye up the other items in the collection.. I'm 100% sure that both the Princess T-shirt & the Minnie Mouse jumper would easily fit into my wardrobe! 

What are your thoughts on the Disney Vans collection?
xxx


Disney Wishlist

If you read my recent May Favourites post, you'll know that I have been loving Disney even more so than usual recently.

There's just something about either wearing an item of Disney themed clothing or accessory that always seems to make me feel so happy.. I think this is due to a mixture of all the happy childhood memories associated with Disney films/songs/trips to Disneyland (plus I'm a huge child at heart). So I couldn't resist putting together a Disney themed wishlist for this Sunday's post.




1. Disney Princess Lipsmakers - Claire's Accessories - £5.00 [x]
2. Sketched Mickey Top - Asos - £37.00 [x]
3. Minnie Mouse Travel Mug - Disney Store - £6.00 [x]
4. Mickey Mouse Cabin Case - Disney Store - £80.00 [x]
5. Minnie Charm - Pandora - $45.00 [x]
(only currently available in the US but fingers crossed this collection 
will come out in UK Pandora stores soon)
6. Disney Princess Tshirt - Vans - £25.00 [x]
7. Bambi Pyjama Set - Topshop - £22.00 [x]
8. Little Mermaid Shoes - Vans - £52.00 [x]
9. Disney Chalkboard Quotes - Etsy - £11.00 [x]

I could easily see my pay cheque vanishing if I was to treat myself to each of these items.. but they're all so adorable! 

Which is your favourite Disney themed item?
xxx



MAC Cinderella Collection 2015

If you're a fan of beauty you'll know that Mac have released a number of collections in the past. These have generally been inspired by iconic brands such as The Simpson and Archie's Girls or designed by A list celebs like Rihanna. 

However, I've seen a few posts and photos recently around the blogging world that feature an upcoming Mac collection that have got me ridiculously excited.. & if you're a Disney fan like me, it's probably a safe bet that you'll be pretty excited about this too.. 

What's the collection you ask? Okay okay... It's the Mac Cinderella collection! *squeals with excitement*. 



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As you can see from the right hand photo the collection seems to boast some gorgeous colours in simple, yet lovely packaging.. Whilst the left photo (which is an advertisement I love!) shows how the collection will be realised in March.. Which suddenly seems so so far away, I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to wait! 

I've already got my eye on the lipstick (how cute would it be to wear a Disney Cinderella lipstick?!) and I'm sure I'll be more than a little bit tempted by other items in the collection. 

xxx




The Disney Tag

Although I wasn't technically tagged to do this by anyone in particular, I absolutely love Disney so couldn’t resist doing this tag after reading other posts on it. However my love for all things Disney, along with the fact that I’m awful at decision making, made it very hard to pick my favourites! I decided that I had to just think about Disney Films and not Pixar as I’d probably be up all night trying to narrow everything down!

Question 1: Favourite Disney film?
My favourite Disney film changes from time to time, and as much as I love Frozen and Tangled, I don’t want to be too obvious and chose one of them as my favourite films (even though they’re definitely both up there). So for my favourite film, I’m going to choose Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. The film’s so wonderfully weird and I love Alice’s character along with how she reasons with herself and characters whilst on her adventure. One of my favourite quotes from the film is “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it” and I feel everyone can relate to this. As well as this, I love the songs, strange characters and (although only featuring briefly) Alice’s pet cat Dinah.

Question 2: Favourite Disney Character?
I really don’t think I can narrow this down… There are so many amazing characters to choose from. I tend to love the funny secondary character/sidekick, such as Pasqual, Olaf, Mushu, Pumba and Sabastian… But I’m also a massive girly-girl in the sense that I love the princesses and girly characters – Belle, Aurora, Merida and Jasmine - the list is endless! If I HAD to narrow it down - (again not taking Pixar into account as my poor brain would go into overload) – I’ve always had a massive soft spot for Figaro from Pinocchio (Crazy cat lady out in full swing haha). As it says at the top of my blog, I love anything cat related… So to those who know me, this probably isn’t much of a surprise haha.

Question 3: Which Disney character would be your best friend?
I know it’s probably cheating but I feel these two would probably come together so therefore count as one… (That’s my logic anyway). So my Disney best friend(s) would be Anna and Olaf from Frozen. Anna is so funny, independent and knows what’s most important to her (she don’t need no man – he’s just a nice bonus that comes along at the end). I also imagine Olaf to be the best friend ever. He was willing to melt for Anna (could he be any more loyal?) plus he’s loves summer and hugs… Perfect!

Question 4: Would you rather be Aurora or Cinderella?
Hmm… as much as I love both of these princesses I think I’d chose to be Aurora. Aurora has lots of little animal friends, three magical fairies to look after her, gets a nice long sleep (and her friends/family sleep too so there’s no missing out on anything) and then gets her Prince Charming. I know Cinderella has little mice/bird friends and gets a fairy godmother, but it’s the whole evil stepmother thing that’s putting me off… Plus I’m awful at cleaning so I’m sure my life would have been even worse!

Question 5: Would you rather be Hercules or Tarzan?
Although Tarzan does have lots of animal friends (which means he can speak the languages of animals and humans) and gets to swing around on vines in the jungle all day (which is pretty cool) I think I’d go with Hercules. Hercules has a flying horse as a pet/best friend, which was ridiculously cute as a pony, is super strong and is also the son of Greek Gods. What more could you want?! Oh I know, to live in a lovely warm country – check… Hello Greece.

Question 7: Favourite Disney Song?
Disney has so so many amazing songs, and I must admit I love to sit and sing along to them whilst doing bits and bobs. My favourite song would probably be “Just around the river-bend” from Pocahontas. I love singing along to this (admittedly awfully but oh well) and the lyrics are great for every Disney lover to listen to, young and old alike.

Question 8: Favourite Disney Princess & why?
I love so many of the Disney princesses; Ariel, Belle, Pocahontas, Jasmine, Tiana, and Merida just to name a few. I think at the moment I’m torn between Elsa and Rapunzel. I’ve already chosen Anna/Olaf as my best-friend(s) so I think I’m going to go with Rapunzel as my favourite princess. I know I share this choice with my youngest sister too, so that makes it a little more special. Rapunzel is so different to the other princesses. I guess this is down to the modern twist Disney has taken. She’s smart, funny and if I’m honest, I’m a little jealous of her amazing hair!
*Side-note: I still love Elsa – she’s independent, has cool powers and cares a lot about her family/friends.*

Question 9: Which Disney character would be your pet?
I love so many of the Disney animals, Marie for the Aristocrats, Pegasus from Hercules and Sven from Frozen but I think I would have Meeko from Pocahontas as my pet. He’s funny, inquisitive and adorable. Plus (added bonus) he can braid hair like a pro! Perfect for those lazy days when doing your hair is far too much effort.

Question 10: Ever been to Disneyland? 
I’ve been lucky enough to visit both Disney Land in Paris and Disney World in Florida. I visited the Paris park a few times when I was younger and once again when I was in my second year of Sixth form as part of our Media A-level course (Disney + friends = lots of fun!). I also went to Florida when I was about 11 with my family for a couple of weeks which was amazing!