D.I.Y dare!

So i'm an absolute wuss when it comes to doing anything new to my hair! I have never dyed it and hardly cut it so I have had the same style (long and straight) since I was 12. It was mainly because of a few bad experiences at the hairdressers and with homecuts, you know the kind- a bowl and blunt scissors! Yikes! Anyway I was flicking through Company magazine the other day and saw the most AMAZING hair dye job. It's known as Ombre or the cooler sounding dip dye (reminds me of tie dye) It's basically dying the ends of your hair in a olour of your choice- normally a crazy colour so that it looks tie-dye and goes from dark to light or light to dark. Here are a few examples


Found at http://luxe-rose.blogspot.com/2011/04/trend-dip-dyed-hair.html


Found at http://luxe-rose.blogspot.com/2011/04/trend-dip-dyed-hair.html


Found at http://takemetozenith.blogspot.com/2011/02/dipdye-via-lovefoodfashionpeace-katie.html


Found at http://leslieisabel.blogspot.com/2011/03/ombre-hair-vs-dip-dye-hair.html

Totally digging this style and think im going to go for a mad colour before going to uni and then change to a ombre blonde style :)

Stone and Honey

I am really into semi precious gemstone jewellery at the moment and just had to share these beautiful necklaces by Stone and Honey made in Portland, USA.
I espically love their single crystal point necklaces such as the one below



Their agate slice necklaces are also beautiful



Stone and honey jewellery is available from www.stoneandhoney.com

I want that one!

I have been looking for a biggish, pretty, versatile bag for University and stumbled upo Scaramanga via google. They sell the most DIVINE leather satchels and holdalls I have ever had the pleasure to lay eyes on. All of the bags are vintage style and handmade using traditionally tanned leather. The bags may be made from a number of different natural pieces of leather which gives each one a totally unique look.
Further more Scaramanga sources many of it's items from worldwide and local artisans and uses a fairtrade policy. Pretty, functional and fair :) what more could you want!
Scaramanga also sells vintage housewares, cloth bags, leather and sari journals check them out for more info at http://www.scaramangashop.co.uk

This one is really pretty and just about the right size for all my uni essentials such as folders, laptop, pens and books



However this is my DREAM one....better start saving my pennys!!!



Come back soon for a bger post on Uni essentials :) x

Catch up!

Well its been a few months since I last posted a blog and a lot has happened so i thought it was about time I did an update. The most important and exciting thing that has happened is I got my place at Uni to study Midwifery! So this last year at College has actually paid off! I still cannot believe it to be honest, I know there are plenty of people who have tried for years to get a place so I honestly fill privilaged to be given a chance to fulfill a dream! Of course, it hasn't been smooth running- nothing ever is in my life but thats a story for another post!

Apart from getting my place at Uni, Im also doing quite well on my course, I still have to work on time management but I'm achieving merits and even managed to get a distinction in Sociology! I am VERY pleased with this because I was home schooled from the age of 11 so and have never had proper marks or even had to take a test so every little achievement at college is a massive deal for me and proves that I can get through UNI. :)

What else? Well the new years resolutions all but went out the window, I just cant seem to juggle everything at the moment so new years resolutions are on hold. Although I really would like to lose weight before Uni just so I dont feel so lethargic as I will be on my feet all the time! No crafting has taken place either :( I feel pretty sad about this but again studying must come first. I might have some stuff to show between June and September when college finishes. I really want to make some jewellery and decorate my bedroom so no doubt some crafting will take place then:)

Oh and before I forget my mum is starting her jewellery business up again. Some bits will be handmade and others will be bought in. She just purchased some beautiful sterling silver encased gemstones and is hoping to start an etsy shop and possibly even do some jewellery parties! Its all very exciting!

Well I will try to keep this more reguarly updated but won't promise! Collegework calls!!! x