The Wedding Guest Style Guide*

Despite some temperamental weather recently here in the U.K., wedding season is well and truly underway. Whilst I love a good wedding, with so many event types (ranging from black tie, to casual & even destination) it can be a pretty stressful finding the perfect outfit as a guest.

However - luckily for me - The Black Tux* have created the Wedding Guest Style Guide to help anyone find the perfect outfit ahead of the special day.

I love how this guide creates an outfit perfect for any type of event (personally I would never have known what to wear to a White Tie wedding) & helps eliminate the worry of over/under-dressing.

In addition to the above The Black Tux* also offer Suit & Tuxedo rentals, so be sure to check them out if you - or anyone you may know - is heading to an event this Summer.

If you have any tips that aren't included in the above Style Guide 

I'd love to know in the comments below! 

xxx

The Perfect Valentines*

No matter what my relationship status, Valentine's day is a "holiday" I look forward too each year.. Whilst a little corny & yes, I do agree that there shouldn't be just one day to show someone you love them.. I do love an excuse to really over-indulge in all things romantic (whether that's a romantic meal for two or simply lounging on the sofa with a cheesy rom-com).

With Valentine's day fast approaching, Adore Me* have put together some some great hints & tips to help ensure celebrations run as smoothly as possible, whilst catering to all relationship stages & budgets.

I personally think the ideas above would make for a great romantic evening.. Dressing up heading out for some cocktails is my idea of date-night heaven whilst a customised Spotify playlist & new pyjamas would make for the perfect cosy evening in. Plus, who knew Orange roses represented passion? I'll definitely be passing that bit of information along!

What do you think of Adore Me's Valentine's tips?
I'd love to know in the comments. 

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

Valentines Gift Ideas For That Special Someone

As I'm sure everyone's aware, Valentines Day is just around the corner. Now I'm not a huge believer of splashing out for a crazy Valentines day (We should probably let people know we love them all year round, not just on the 14th February) but it's a good excuse to be a little more on the romantic side that normal.

However - who says Valentines has to be purely for couples?! We love so many different people!

Now of course, if you have one, this includes a significant other. But this can also include a best friend, family member or even if you just fancy treating yourself to something pretty (go ahead.. you deserve it!) - there's something on this list to treat whoever you love.

1. "Our Story" Personal Timeline - Find Me A Gift - £17.99 [x]

2. Fill In Yourself Love Book - Not On The High Street - £8.00 [x]

3. "You're My Lobster" cookie - Not On The High Street - £7.00 [x]

4. Personalised Cushion - Not On The High Street- £30.00 [x]

5. "Heart Throb" Bath Bomb - Lush - £3.65 [x]

6. Personalised Typography Print - Not On The High Street - £18.50 [x]

7. "Soppy" Valentines Book - Asos - £10.99 [x]

8. Chocolate Heart Slab - Hotel Chocolat - £3.75 [x]

9. "I Love You More Than..." Coaster - Not On The High Street - £6.50 [x]

I think these gifts are each adorable.. Any F.R.I.E.N.D.S fan would love the Lobster Cookie, made famous by Phoebe's strange, but cute saying. Although a little on the pricey side for a cookie, you're bound to win brownie point if your loved one is a true fan of the show.  

If you're looking for something slightly more romantic I adore The Typography Print & The Personalised Cushion, both available at Not On The Highstreet.  Each are so cute and could take pride within the home without being overly "in your face" romance wise. 

However, if you're looking to treat someone else, other's items could easily be given to a friend.. If you're willing to let your bestie know that you love them more than Ryan Gosling, Daniel Craig and Chocolate - I think that's a friendship that'll last a life time! 

Finally - what more could you ask for as a little treat for yourself then a relaxing bath and some chocolate?! Enter Lush's "Heart Throb" bath bomb and the Hotel Chocolat slab (if you haven't tried chocolate from Hotel Chocolat I'd strongly recommend it - delicious!).

Do you have any plans for the day?

xxx

Date Night

As a little celebration for our university grades and moving into the flat, my boyfriend's parents deciding to come and visit and treat us to a meal. They chose an Indian restaurant that neither me nor my boyfriend have eaten at before, but according to reviews was amazing.

Outfit - 

Top - Primark
Skirt - New Look
Sunglasses - Free with Cosmopolitan magazine (bargain!)

Although you can't see my shoes in the original 

photo - I couldn't resist adding a photo as I adore these heels, especially 

as I got them for £10 - Bargain!

Unfortunately the light means you can't see the white heel quite as much but

take on a look on the New Look website for a better picture. 

I'm usually a little sceptical about new restaurants, especially ones where I don't know too much about the food. Due to this I played it relativity safe by ordering my usual - Chicken Tikka Masala, rice and two poppadoms. My boyfriend has previously recommended me trying a chapati (which is a type of bread if you didn't know) which is delicious - so I ordered one of these to. 

Despite being a little cautious as first, it's safe to say I was not disappointed! The food was delicious and the atmosphere/service in the restaurant was amazing. The waiters were polite, with the food arriving at the perfect time (no-one likes to wait ages but feeling rushed isn't great either) and the décor was lovely - I wish I'd snapped a few photos. 

As a nice little touch after the meal our waiter brought out some hot wipes for our hands and a chocolate  each too which was such a lovely touch. If you're ever in the Birmingham area and fancy an Indian meal, I definitely recommend The Saffron. 

After the meal we headed back home and each had a few drinks, a slice of home-made cheesecake (Oreo and white chocolate cheesecake - definitely thinking of writing a post about this - Yum!) and some chit-chat. 

I love date nights, and this was made even more special by spending some time catching up with my boyfriends parents - perfect. 

xxx