Mulberry Banana Keyring SS13

Whoever see's this post is going to think I have lost the plot. I just know. 

I was given this key-ring as a present for Christmas, and I think it might just be my favourite present ever. Considering who it was from and why. Theres a story behind it, but I wont bore you with it (and its also fairly personal).

The banana keyring is one of 4 new fruit (leather) keyrings which Mulberry has launched for SS13. I probably wont use it as a keyring, but a charm for one of my bags as its too cute to spoilt by my keys and fluff in the bottom of my bag. 

I truly, truly love the new boxes Mulberry items come in, same goes for the carriers. All more environmentally friendly. And all sourced in the Lake District in northern England too - even more british. 

Think this is one of my guilty pleasures. Everyone has been disapproving of it, said its silly/stupid however, love this little thing. At a £70 fee its quite an expensive little present too.. oh how spoilt I am. 

Thanks so much, you know who you are.

Did any of you get any interesting insider presents which no one else understands?

Have a good night tonight.

Z x

Jessica Geleration / I do

No, Im not engaged. The colour is called 'I do' and the boyfriend wasnt impressed either. In fact, I didnt even dare tell him to begin with ;) 

Its Jessica Geleration in the colour 'I Do' which I had done at Hotel du Vin in Harrogate where I spent my Christmas. J and I were booked in for the days around Christmas, and I was treated to a treatment of my own choice in the Spa down in the basement on the 24th of Dec. to kick-off Christmas. I chose to have my nails done, as I seriously needed them done....... 

So here goes.

I chose this lovely colour as it reminded me of Essie's Mademoiselle or Balletslipper, as its a light pink but milky colour when coated. I had 3 coats in order to achieve this colour. I also thought it would look good with all colours, its natural looking and quite classy. 


I have now had it for nearly a week and its lasting quite well so far, excited how its going to 'age' as its not as hardwearing as my usual Bio-sculpture (apparently). As I havent really got my hands in water all day long, I hope its going to stay on for a good 2/3 weeks. 

So far, Ive really liked it. Its a great alternative to Gelish and Shellac, however, for the price of £37.50, and a potential risk of it lasting shorter than Bio-sculpture, I think its a once-just-to-shake-things-up-experience, as I am quite happy with my usual nail-technician (Franki) and getting the train to Harrogate would be a bit of a luxury journey. 

Nonetheless, its great to try!!! Thanks!

Had a wonderful Christmas. Unfortunately, Im already back at work :( Hope youve all enjoyed yourself (and still do??).

Cannot wait to show you some of all of the presents I got... Im a very very spoilt girl.

Much love,

Z x

Nivea Lip Butter Caramel Cream

Everyone who know me, know Im a sucker for lipbalms. I dont know why, and I dont know where it has derived from. But thats what I always seem to come home with (or a new lipstick if Im being adventurous?!) if I am just diverting around Boots for a quick look. 

Normally, I dont like lipbalms where you have to get your fingers sticky, but I couldn't resist buying this one as the smell was just divine. I have been enjoying my Coconut Balmi for a long time now, and thought a more festive lipbalm was in order.

Scented lipbalms normally seem to be very synthetic, however, this one is so sweet and natural, you would think it was actually toffee had the taste not spoiled it.... The texture is nice and light and it leaves a nice transparent gloss on the lips.

I only bought it as I walked past the Lipbalms and felt I wanted to treat myself (how sad is that?) after my mum and sister had left after staying with me for four wonderful days. At a RRP of £1.20 I think this is allowed! And it wont make you put on weight either!? 

I would highly recommend you getting this if you stumble upon it. Its a nice little Christmassy treat when you have spent all of your money on your special ones........

Hope youre all looking forward for Christmas. Im certainly getting excited now - Eeeeek!

Much Love 

Z x

Christmas Party - Zara Haul

I do this - every single year! I know the party is coming up, I know I need / want (same thing) a new outfit and I know kind of what I want to wear. Yet I always end up doing it last minute, so not only stressing around but never end up getting what I want. This year was a last minute experience once again. I had sorted a lovely emerald green Zara outfit, cropped pants with a green peplum top - thought I would be daring putting a bit of colour to the event for once. I tried it. Loved it. I tried it on the day. Thought I saw an elf in my reflection. Not good!

Off I went for Christmas shopping and lunching with my boyfriend and decided to swing by Zara at 3 pm, was so busy I decided I would just pick up the gorgeous silk shirt in black and white stripes. Went home did my hair, put on my leather leggings and I looked like a referee!!! Off I went again, exchanged the shirt to a black silk shirt. Now 6pm, this was cutting it short. Once again I had ended up black :( The intentions were good but had to be a safe bet. 

Shirt with collar detail / Zara £29.95 Buy Here

Leather leggings / Zara £29.95

Asymetric Court Shoe / Zara £39.95 (SS12 season)

Watch / Michael Kors £229.95

I paired the clothes with my black Louis Vuitton Epi Pochette, and it just went so well with the black and gold. 

Sorry the quality of the picture is terrible, I promise to do a blog on each of the items cause they truly deserve it. The black silk shirt is just wonderful. 

The night was amazing, I shouldnt stress cause in the end it was the company of the lovely ladies I should have focused on. Had an amazing night in The Restaurant Bar and Grill.. 

 Have a good night 

Z x

Sketch Hair Leeds HOTD

Wow.. It has been so long, but I have been so unbelievably busy, you can tell its Christmas Now! Went to have my hair done the other day, it was definitely needing it terribly. The roots were driving me crazy, so I opted for a full head, but wanted something different for a change, so got Lauren (Who normally doesnt do my hair, but is lovely and really competent) to break it up with a few lowlights. 

Normally, I would go for a full-head of one colour highlights and then an ash colour toner on top to get rid of the brassy colour. Due to the dull weather, I thought it would be nice to put a little bit of brown in. I am so happy with the result, think it looks so much better. Being as dark haired as me makes it quite difficult maintaining that light and vivid colour of blonde during the winter, it always seems to go dull and get yellow tones despite the excessive silver shampooing. So having a blonde, a more golden and a dark put in seems to have made it both darker and more natural. She proceeded to put on an ash toner to tone it down and make it more cold as my hair tends to pick up the warmer colours straight away. The result? Amazing.

Where?
Sketch is located on 10 Mill Hill, Leeds city centre. Link Here. I have now lived in Leeds for a year and a half, Ive been elsewhere and I have been very happy to go back, seems they listen to you and dont just want to cut all the hair off. A-hem... Bad experience with Tony&Guy 4 years ago. The price is really reasonable too :) 

I have forgotten to do my empties for November, so that is the next step. Sorry guys :( 

Hope youre all well. Merry Christmas. 

Z x

Merry Christmas

FINALLY!!! I have been so absent (as predicted in my last post) but I have been caught up in work - for a whole week! Working 60 hour weeks in definitely not advisable.

I am finally done for the time being, and have come out the other end with some good results so am treating myself to 3 days off, a couple of drinks tonight with a good friend of mine and a trip to Manchester on Wednesday. 

I thought I would add a little bit of "off-work-spirit" showing an after-work cappuchino, freshfaced with curlers, Gel overlays in colour 24 and a white chocolate and spiced apple winter cocktail from one of my favourite places in Leeds - 26 Aire Street.

Gel Nail Overlay /

Had my nails done again, however, had taken off my gel overlays for the french and my nails were suddenly too weak for my hard work :( As you can imagine, they all broke off... So am back to square one, short but tidy nails. I therefore went for a wine-red festive colour as short nails and dark colour looks classy despite the short nails. I will take some better pictures in daylight, and do a post on its own, as it isnt very visible in that picture.

Have to get going, I hope youve all had an amazing weekend. 

Love Z

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