Happy Halloween 2013!

Hey Bloggers!

My apologies for being out of the blogosphere for a couple of months, I'm sure most of you will understand how hectic things can get around this time of year?!

Today's post is just a brief note on the Halloween holiday which is personally one of mine (and my sister's) favourite times of the year, simply because we are secretly goths at heart, haha! ;) Everything about Halloween screams excitement to me, from the sultry make-up looks and darker fashion trends to the seasonal treats and new flavours of coffee, it's all one big novelty. Me and my sister Faye will be spending our day in the Lake District this year, taking snap shots of the gorgeous scenery Windermere has to offer as well as sampling some of their finest luxury chocolates no doubt!

For me and my boyfriend the entire month of October is an excuse to watch all of those much loved horror classics by the likes of: John Carpenter, Wes Craven, George A. Romero and Hammer Horror to name a few. So tonight will be spent watching the original 'Halloween' movie, one of Carpenter's very best in my opinion. :)

Here is a song by the ever so decadent Marilyn Manson to get you all in the spooky mood... Happy Halloween everyone!

Confessions of a Shopaholic!

Hey Bloggers!

I hope you all had a fabulous new year and that you celebrated in style! It's been a hectic-mad month since Christmas so apologies for the lack of posts!

The good news is that I have started my new job as a Copywriter... a little luck does wonders for people eh? In that spirit, I have been on the hunt for the best bargain buys to start off the year in style. When I start a new job I always like to start fresh, and that goes for my wardrobe too. 

So the following are just some of the purchases I have bought recently, I hope you like them as much as me!

Love, Dawn xx

Nude Stilettos -Aldo- Charity Shop Buy

Ring Assortment -Freedom by Topshop-

3 Pairs of Frilled Ankle Socks -Topshop-

Coca-Cola Retro Wall Plaque, PDSA Charity Paw Print Pin, Green Metallic Apple Purse -Charity Shop Buys-

Perfumed Soap and Vintage Shortbread Tartan Keep-sake Tin -Scarlett Ribbon-

China Glaze Salon Nail Polishes L-R: 'In The Lime Light', 'Purple Panic', 'Liquid Leather' and 'Air Dry Topcoat with UV Protection' -Sally Salon Services-

Printed Tea Towel, Duck Print Hand Towel, Peter Rabbit Notebook -Lake District Souvenirs-

Novelty Sweet Keep-sake Tins -Lake District Souvenirs-

Note: All images taken by Myself (Dawn)

Day Trip to The Lake District...

Summer brings out my 'au naturel' side haha :)

Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappe to start the day, yum!

Cute Scottie dog opening sign to one of my fave vintage shops, 'Scarlett Ribbon'

Yes we know how much I love my caffeine!

Image isn't very clear, sorry! But these are a few souvenirs I bought from various gift shops

New wall art!

Some of the chocolate goodness I purchased :)

Adorable little Windermere graffiti bag and vintage-style fan I found for £1... bargain!

On the cruise boat, seeing the sights! Had to buy a sun hat on the way it was so hot!

Mansion which has been converted into a 5 star Hotel

Pretty lake land views

The many yachts which are licenced to stay on the lake all year round 

Winding down the day with some much needed refreshment, bought from Booths!

Yesterday was a delightful day! I went on a long overdue trip to one of my all time favourite spots in the UK. There really are some breath-taking scenic places to visit in this country, and Windermere certainly lives up to this! From the idyllic train journey, to the many shops and cafes, the luscious greenery and of course, beautifully-blue Lake Windermere itself; there really is something for everybody.

I packed plenty of remedies to see my through the scorcher of a day we had, as I am all about planning ahead! My list included: sun cream, personal fan, towel, sunglasses, sandwiches, and of course lots of water to keep hydrated!

My favourite part of the trip definitely had to be the wonderful boat cruise across Lake Windermere, as I had only ever seen small parts of it before on previous trips... Just goes to show that you don't need to travel abroad for your holidays in the summertime, we have it all here in Britain :) And for me, a trip to the Lakes was just what the doctor ordered!

I hope you all like my snap shots! There was much more to capture but I wanted to enjoy the day itself, and not just look like a tourist, haha :)

Note: All images taken by Myself (Dawn)