Birthday Wish List

It's my 18th birthday in a matter of days so I've put together this wonderful (an unrealistic) wish list. I know that I am definitely getting one or two if these items because I was with my mum when she bought them for me, but they've been tucked away until my birthday. I've had my eye on some of these things for a while and I'm hoping to get them with any birthday money I get.

1. I tried this out in the shop and it works like a dream! Plus it smells delicious.
2. I am crazy about backpacks and love the detail on this leather one.
3. Recently I've really been into map and globe prints and I like the combination with the leather strap.
4. I love the handmade look of this ring and it's unique design.
5. Another Datter ring, I really like the detail in this ring.
6. Combining my love of butterflies and accessories.
7. I would love to own a polaroid camera one day, and I'm really into the look and magic of instant photos.
8. For the days when I want to be Lana Del Rey.
9. This etsy shop has the most beautiful flower crowns with gorgeous detail.
10. Forever searching for the perfect summer hat.
11. Eager to try a smock dress (perhaps with a small belt) and this one is adorable! Too bad it's currently sold out.
12. I have fallen in love with tiny, delicate silver rings and this moonstone ring looks so beautiful especially with the details.

I have plenty more blog posts lined up, and I've also written a guest post for Georgia from For The Love Of Thrift, check it out here.

P.s. Thanks for the comments on my recent little blog post, I had an amazing holiday and can't wait to share the photos and tell you all about it!

"You can be the moon and still be jealous of the stars"

Hello again! First of all, a quick but sincere thanks for sticking by me while I took a break from blogging (I'm now on my summer holiday - woohoo!) and thanks for the lovely feedback on my last blog post!
This blog post is about a fellow blogger and illustrator, Anna, who blogs at Annarack. I bought a print from her Etsy shop last week (because I simply couldn't resist the discounts!) and wanted to show you all. Anna was also kind enough to send me an extra print of different yin and yangs - what a treat! Out of all of Anna's illustrations, I particularly love her celestial prints and I could really connect to the quote written with it as I can often underestimate myself and think I'm not good enough. I really love the immense detail in Anna's illustrations, but also the simplicity of them - a black and white print in the middle of a white page, they really stand out on my wall and I'm always glancing up at them.

Go and check out Anna's Esty shop 'Annarack', full of prints, jewellery, and scrunchies, below are some of my favourites. 

*this is not a sponsored post*

What I've Bought (Part II)

Hello! Been a bit ill recently, running a temperature and feeling dizzy, I think it's partly down to the stress of writing personal statements, preparing my art portfolio, starting driving lessons and all this horrid cold weather. So, in between doing catchup work, I thought I'd do a blog post. 

After falling in love with the movie trailer for The Perks of Being A Wallflower, I decided to buy the book (and the book is usually better than the film). I've actually finished it already, only took me a week to read and it's now one of my favourite books, I just wish it was longer! It is written in the form of letters to an anonymous friend and gives a deep insight into a year in the life of Charlie. One of the best coming of age books in my opinion, and you really get to know and feel for Charlie, if he was real I'd want to be his friend and probably give him a hug! The mix tape music listed in the book is pretty good too. 

Also bought some frilly Topshop socks (Two black pairs and one minty green pair). Got a good deal on them and they are perfect for adding a girly touch to my creepers, or for keeping my feet warm when wearing heels.

Recently discovered Kaleid Bracelets on Etsy and bought one of their dainty little slip knot and charm bracelets, mine is black with a tiny silver leaf charm. It arrived only a few days after ordering it, and I haven't taken it off since!

Music I've been listening to: Origin of Love - MIKA / Winter Song - Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson / Babel - Mumford & Sons / It's Time - Imagine Dragons (From The Perks Of Being A Wallflower trailer) / We're On Our Way - Radical Face (From The Perks Of Being A Wallflower trailer) / If I Ever Stray - Frank Turner / Factory - Band Of Horses