Gym wear - Wish List

If you read my recent post on my attempt to get into shape (click here if you fancy a read) you'll know that I'm trying to get fitter as well as shift a few pounds following some recent weight gain. 

Due to this, I've found myself browsing online at gym clothes a lot over the last few weeks. The majority of the time my gym outfits consist of some old leggings and an over-sized t-shirt so recently I've been dreaming of a number of new potential gym/workout outfits. 

Now don't get me wrong, I know the gym isn't a place for looking our best - believe me I always resemble a red sweaty troll - but I can't help but wonder if maybe I had a few more "nice" gym outfits.. I'd be more motivated to go? In the same sense that when I buy a new dress or pair of heels, I can't wait to go on a night out to show them off. 

There's a huge market for "more attractive" gym wear & retailers are completely aware of this so even brands that you wouldn't usually associate with sports (think H&M, New Look & Boohoo to name just a few)  have "active wear" sections now.  I doubt I'll ever make a huge effort with my appearance for the gym, but I can't see anything wrong with having some clothes that are both well designed for exercise and look good?

Here are a few of my current favourite finds: 

1. "No More Excuses" sports vest - New Look - £8.99 [x]

2. Three quarter length sports leggings - H&M - £14.99 [x]

3. "See You At The Finish Line" vest - Forever 21 - £10.00 [x]

4. Floral slogan t-shit - Nike - £25.00 [x]

5. Peach Contrast leggings - Missguided - £20.00 [x]

6. Logo Sweater - Adidas - £35.00 [x]

7. Mickey Mouse graphic t-shirt - Adidas - £19.00 [x]

8. Sports Bra - Nike - £20.49 (reduced from £26.00) - [x]

9. Floral Stripe sports leggings - Next - £18.00 [x]

I love these items, and would probably even wear most of them outside of the gym.. Floral panel leggings teamed with a Mickey Mouse top?! Yes please! Plus I love the classic Adidas sweatshirt - even though we're heading into the summer months now, I imagine it would be perfect to throw on during a chillier evening... perhaps even after a trip to the gym. 

What are your favourite items to wear to the gym?

xxx

Asda Homeware Wishlist

With spring (hopefully) being just around the corner, I finally decided to bite the bullet and sort out the clutter in my flat.. It was time for a spring clear out! 

Over the past few months junk has seemed to gather itself around our flat - particularly in the spare room, which was more of a storage space then a bedroom - & I finally decided enough was enough. 

The flat's been our home for roughly 8 months now, so there was really no excuse to not unpack those last few boxes & find "forever" homes for all the items we have... Plus, if Spring isn't the time to have a clear out.. when is?

Whilst in my "cleaning/tidying" mindset (it's very rare that I actually want to clean/tidy) ASDA's new spring line advert came onto the TV. Now I love home-wear.. especially when it's at a good price.. So naturally I found myself browsing the ASDA home section within  minuets of seeing the advert, & excitedly texting my Mum to have a look at the collection (I may not live at home - but Mum's opinion still counts for a whole lot). 

There were so many items that I completely fell in love with so I couldn't resist sharing a few of them on my beloved Small & Blonde.. Plus I do love putting together a good wishlist post (It allows me to dream of all the items I'd love to call my own...)

So, here we are...

 I love them all.... 

1. Pink Heart Plate - £5.00 [x]

2. Watercolour Rabbit Cushion - £7.00 [x]

3. Birds Duvet Set - £12.00 to fit a double bed [x]

4. "Life Is Short..." Wall Art - £5.00 [x]

5. "I Love You More Than Sleep" Alarm Clock - £6.00 [x]

6. Artificial Sweet Pea's & Vase - £14.00 [x]

7. Bow Design Wall Hooks - £10.00 [x]

8. Hanging Heart - £4.00 [x]

9. Map Cushion - £7.00 [x]

I love each of these & think they'd be the perfect way to brighten up your home/bedroom for the spring/summer months. I'll definitely be treating myself to some of these items soon. 

xxx

January Sales Wishlist

I love a good sale! It's the perfect excuse to pick up a few of those items you've had your eye on for a while but - if you're like me - you just couldn't justify buying them at full price.

However as much as I love the bargains that come with sales, the majority of the time I really can't be bothered to rummage through messy clothes racks to find an item.. and I'm 100% not going to push and shove my way through a crowd ... (at only 5ft 2" I'm sure I'd end up squashed on the floor somewhere).

For me, the perfect sale shopping involves being sat at home, in my pyjamas with a good film on in the background. Preferably with a big bar of chocolate (for shopping energy, obviously).

Now that we're a few weeks into January, and the sales are continuing to run online I thought I'd put together a little wishlist of some of the items that I've got my eye on.

1. Crosshatch Shopper Bag - Ted Baker -  £149 reduced to £104 [x]

2. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette - Feel Unique - £37 reduced to £33.30 [x]

3. Formal Joggers - Missguided - £19.00 reduced to £10.00 [x]

4. Oversized Scarf - New Look - £9.99 reduced to £6.50 [x]

5. Sequin Dress - New Look - £34.99 reduced to £12.00 [x]

6. Hunter Wellies - Hunter - £99.00 reduced to £65.00 [x]
7. Faux Fur Headband - New Look - £7.99 reduced to £3.00 [x]

8. Flower Necklace - New Look - £7.99 reduced to £4.00 [x]

9. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Perfume (50ml) - Feel Unique - £62.00 reduced to £52.65 [x]

I love each of these items, especially the Ted Baker handbag (which I'm a little bit in love with) and the faux fur headband, which I think is a complete bargain! 

I know for a fact I'll be keeping my eyes peeled throughout the rest of this month, so if anyone knows of any good deals, I'd love to know! 

xxx

Next Christmas Wishlist

For as long as I can remember, the Next catalogue had a proud place on the coffee table in my house and since my early teens looking through has always been a favourite pass time of mine. 

Flicking through the pages and choosing out different items of clothing, shoes and accessories I liked the most and then seeing what my Mum thought... Even though I've now moved out, and getting my Mum's opinions is something that I unfortunately can't do as often any more, but I still love to have a look at the different items that Next have to offer. 

With Christmas fast approaching, it seems like a perfect time to put together a little wishlist of some of my favourite items that Next currently have to offer. 

1. Next Stand Mixer - £99 [x]

2. Pink Glitter Clutch - £22 [x]

3. White Photo Frame - £25 [x]

4. Moose Print Cushion - £8 [x]

5. Pink Check Scarf - £40 [x]

6. Cut Out Boots - £38 [x]

7. Striped Jumper - £30 [x]

8. Lace Playsuit - £55 [x]

9. Nude T-Bar Shoes - £35 [x]

10. Polka Dot Cat Make-up Bag - £4 [x]

I love each of these items (of course I couldn't leave something cat themed out) and would feel very happy to discover any under my tree on Christmas morning *hint hint*...

xxx

Autumn/Winter wishlist - New Look

As the darker nights and chillier days have began, I can't help but start looking at the Autumn-winter clothes and accessories that have come out in the shops.

Since my online shopping baskets have started to grow quite a lot *oops* I decided put together some wishlist blog posts.

To start is New Look.

Source

If you like any of these items, each is linked below.

Blanket wrap cardigan - £19.99
Reindeer Jumper - £22.99
Faux Fur Head Warmer - £7.99
Skinny Acid Wash Jeans - £22.99
Chelsea Boots - £24.99
Coat - £49.99 (A little on the pricey side but I think this is worth for an item that you can keep)
Navy Check Skort - £17,99
Faux Fur Collar - £9.99
Monochrome Trousers - £14.99


New Look has some lovely items available at the moment which I think will be perfect for Autumn and Winter.

xxx

Home accessories wish list - Asda.

Coming to the end of university also means coming to the end of my time living in a student house. Therefore I have been looking for (and I think finally found - yay) a nice little flat to move into when the tenancy is up on the house. 

Due to this, over the last few weeks I have been having a little search around the internet for some nice new things to buy that I need/want. There have been a few different shops I've found that have some lovely things, but the one that caught me most by surprise was Asda (I didn't realise they sold such lovely and affordable home accessories). 

I've decided to write some posts around the items that are currently on my "new flat wish list" and I'm going to start with the items from Asda (there are quite a few!). Hopefully this may give someone a little idea some new things for their bedroom/flat/house etc. 

I'll start with the few little bits for the kitchen. 

Now I know these may not be a necessity... but I think they're adorable and would be lovely for brightening up the kitchen area! Plus they're a bargain at only £5. 

I also love this simple clock. At the moment we have no clock in our kitchen and it drives me insane not knowing the time when I'm in there, that may seem a little odd but I'm so used to having one in my family kitchen and it just doesn't seem right not too. 

Again - at the bargain price of £5 these storage tins are perfect for keeping biscuits/coffee/sugar in. The multi coloured polka-dot pattern is also super cute. 

Now if I had my way, these mugs would definitely a lot prettier with flowers etc. all over. But I thought that would probably slightly unfair on my boyfriend so I chose these neutral striped mugs. Even though they're not floral or pink I still think they're sweet and perfect for a first proper home. 

The final kitchen piece from Asda on my wishlist is this "Don't forget" chalk board! I think this would be lovely in the kitchen, along with being so handy for popping things down that you need - such as ice-cream or cake haha!

Following this is a few little bedroom bits. I only have two bits from Asda here - as everything else is from other shops. 

 To start is this lovely pillow with the phrase "Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you may realise they were the big things". I think this is such a true quote and can picture this propped up on the middle of the bed (also it's not to girlie - bonus!)

The final Asda bedroom item is this checked duvet & pillow cover. Me and my boyfriend are hoping to have a little spare room for when people come to stay, so I think this would really brighten up that room and make it feel more homely. 

The final few pieces on the wishlist are all accessories (which are all incredibly feminine... oops) 

I'm on a pretty tight budget right now (being in the awkward place between being a student and working full time) but I think they're all such good value for money. 

If you wanted to check out any of these items or have a browse you can visit the home section of the Asda website by clicking here. 

xxx