I thought I'd share with you a few ways I've been wearing my scarf lately. I love how simple and chic they all look and they are very easy to do!

Scarf to Necklace @ 2:09
Scarf to Head Tie @ 7:31
Scarf to Hair Bow @ 9:42
Scarf to Turban @ 11:07
Scarf to Neck Bow @ 12:35

You'll need...

A Square Scarf (Mine is Vintage, and you can find these in any Charity Shop!)

Collar Necklace (Primark/Topshop)

*The Scarf to Collar was inspired by I saw on Tumblr!*

What do you think? Which one do you like the most? :)

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Back in the comfort of my flat and enjoying the wonderful feeling of my knit sweater that I left behind, and missed so much. Doing the usual Sunday ritual: Planning for the week ahead (Lecture preparations, emails and meetings etc.). iCal has really been a great help in doing so, and I can have everything synced with my iPhone in just a couple of seconds. Brilliant.

Also listening to good music. Some , & is good for the soul. Keeps one's mind at ease.

Knit Sweater : Primark

Tee : Clothes Show
Denim Shorts : Vintage Levi's

My Birthday was on Thursday the 19th, and here's what I wore!

This shift dress in a beautiful apricot shade, styled to look like a top, and paired with leggings. I really wanted to shoot the outfit outside, but the rain would have soaked me! Ha! But I'm happy with the way they came out!

It was my first birthday being spent with my Mum in Two Years. My last two, I was away at University (My siblings made it up to Notts for my last one), and can you believe I always had exams around both? I'm so glad to have finished them in time to come home! Mummy got a little emotional sharing my birth story with me that morning, and I thought it was so cute. My mum is just so cute. Bless her.

We went for dinner and a movie, very simple and lowkey, but very special. We saw the Iron Lady, which my mum and I really enjoyed.

Dress : Zara

Leggings : H&M

Shoes : Zara

Trench : H&M

Bag : Zara

Earrings : Topshop

Bangles : H&M

Watch : Aldo

I also filmed a GET READY WITH ME type of video. Mainly me making myself up for the day! :)

Products used...

~ Face ~

Foundation : Matchmaster, 6.0 (MAC)
Concealer : Select Cover Up, NC44 (MAC)
Powder : Translucent (MAC)
Bronzer : Golden (MAC)
Highlighter : The Illuminator (Laura Mercier)
Blush :  Glow CB05 (NYX)

Brushes : 190, 129, 130 (MAC), Angled & Highlight Brush (Sigma)


~ Eyes ~

Primer : Primer Potion (Urban Decay)
Base :  Rose Gold (Laura Mercier)
Crease : Texture (MAC)
Outer Corner : Brown Down & Carbon (MAC)
Brow Bone : Orb (MAC)
Waterline : Smolder (MAC)
Upper Lash Line : Carbon, Blacktrack (MAC)
Lashes : Bad Gal Lash (Benefit) & Smoky Layers Lashes (Shu Uemura), Duo (MAC)
Brows : Speed Brow (Benefit), Spiked (MAC)

Brushes : 224,217,219, 266 (MAC) & Synthetic brush (Jolie Box)


~ Lips ~

Lipliner : Soar
Lipstick : Hug Me (MAC)
Lipgloss : LA~LA~ LG158 (NYX), i-gloss baby doll (New Cid)


Nail Polish : Porchester Square (Nails Inc.)

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So thankful to have another year added to my life!

Thank you to all who have sent me lovely messages and tweets! Love you lots! :)

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Well it's my birthday in a couple of days (*Cough* The 19th *Cough*), and I have found myself, more than ever before lusting for a few new things.

So I decided to compile a Wishlist, and share it with you! :)

A girl can dream... 

1. Wide Boat Neck Top, COS

2. Willow Double Zip Boots, KG

3. Raised Collar Bordeaux Jacket, The Kooples

4. Pastel Trio Nail Polish, Models Own

5. Keyhole Shift Dress, Oasis

6. Pleat Midi Shirtdress, Topshop

7. Leather Shopping Bag, COS

8. Metal Strap Watch, Urban Outfitters

9. Patent Skinny Waist Belt, ASOS

10. Baies Candle, Dyptique

11. Heart4Heart Bracelet, Folli Follie

12. The Fashion Book,

How I wish I could personally hand everyone a prize, but thanks to everyone who took part!

I'm going to keep this short and sweet:

The Winner of the £50 ASOS Gift Card is...
Deme
 "I would love the giftcard from ASOS, thanks so much!"

The Winner of the £50 M•A•C Gift Card is...
duhhdenise 
"I love Mac <3"

Winners please comment below with your email addresses (to avoid spamming, your e-mail addresses will not be published for the public eye), and I will send you an e-mail with more information on how you can claim your prize.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS!!! :D

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I want to wish everyone a Healthy & Happy New Year! 

Hope all your dreams and wishes come true!

I hope and pray that everyday in this new year brings you happiness, and even when you're down, you'll find a way to get through.

I am truly grateful to have you all as part of my life. You have helped me grow. I can't thank you enough for your love. Please don't go anywhere!!! I love you all!

Shirley

xoxo