How to create a messy bun with Goody spin pins!

A few month's ago I saw this advert on TV for the product 'Goody Spin Pins' and I was instantly intrigued and knew I just HAD to get myself some of these pins. They said 'now available at Boots' so the next day I rushed myself to my local Boots store, but no luck :( Over the next few weeks, every time I was near a Boots store I would go in full with excitement only to be disappointed....I couldn't find them anywhere! Turns out I wasn't the only girl who had been intrigued by this advert because the Goody Spin Pins were pretty much sold out everywhere in the UK. So yes after a few weeks of searching the excitement eventually wore off and I'd pretty much forgot all about them until I actually spotted some in Boots accidentally few months later! There they were the Spin Pins right in front of me for only £4.99.....and so the love affair with these pins began ;)

Now some of you might be thinking, what on earth is she going on about?! Well let me tell you about these brilliant pins. Would you like to create simple messy bun's like this but have always found it too tricky to do?
Well than the Goody Pin Spins are the answers to your prayers!! It's super easy to twist and style with the Simple Styles Spin Pins. They come in a pack of two (available in shades blonde and brunette) and each pin has the equivalent hold of 20 bobby pins!

These are the Blonde ones!

"All you need to do is wrap hair around itself into a top knot, bun or romantic side bun. Then simply twist the Spin Pin through the bun to insert, and untwist to remove. It glides smoothly in and out of hair, without snagging or tangling thanks to the double dipped ends. A compact six-layer coil design with the hold of 20 bobby pins, smaller than a lipstick it fits perfectly into make up bags.

The flexible tension spiral moves smoothly through all hair types. The Spin Pin adjusts in size for optimum hold in fine to super-thick, straight or curly hair to create free-floating suspension."

Here are the instructions provided on the back of the packet!


I am seriously in love with these pins and have been telling all my friends about them. It's such a brilliant concept and it works with thin or thick hair and you'll be amazed how only two pins can hold the bun so tightly all day long! Here is another look I created using the pins....

And to show you how SUPER SIMPLE it is to create this look I have filmed it for you!

Here's my little turorial video :)
UPDATE: If the below video is blocked in your country, here is the link for a version without sound so hopefully you can view that one! Let me know if any problems....

I honestly think these pins are such a FAB invention and would recommend them to any girl that wants to create fun and simple up-dos :) You can purchase them at Boots online here now!

Have you heard of these Spin Pins before? Hope you enjoyed my little video xoxo

The journey for the perfect jeans...

Just like many other girls out there, my hunt to find the perfect pair of jeans seems to be a never ending journey. It’s all about that pair that has the right colour, fit, feel and most importantly look! My current go-to favourites are my dark stretch denim skinnies from River Island (as seen in this & this post). Popular jeans these days are often made from stretchy materials but for a while now I have wanted some proper jeans, you know the original sturdy kind? Anyways, while out shopping in Notting Hill a few weeks ago I stumbled upon a shop for the brand ‘7 For All Man Kind’.

I’d read a lot of great reviews about their jeans in the past so thought hey worth checking out! Once I started trying on their jeans in the store I was amazed; I tried 4x pairs in different styles and shades and loved them ALL. If it hadn’t been for the price tag, I would have bought all of them…but because they were about £175 a pop I had to decide on one pair! Not an easy decision I will admit, but I ended up getting the Roxanne style in a lighter/true jeans blue shade. Tada...
"The Roxanne is our classic slim fit. It has a natural rise and a narrow leg opening. With an inseam slightly longer than ankle length, it's perfect for a stacked look. The Roxanne features our signature squiggle or a variety of back pocket designs."

I know this sounds a little silly but in a way jeans are all about...well..the booty right? I normally find pants give me a bit of a flat bottom (ok it feels so weird to talk about my bottom on the internet!) but I found these jeans had the opposite effect, they actually made me feel a little 'bootylicious'! Btw did you know bootylicious is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionery? Crazy stuff but  it shows the power Beyonce & the Destiny Child ladies had with that song haha ;)

Anyway enough about that and back to the jeans.
So here I am in an outfit of the day post wearing my new amazing jeans!

 Jeans: Roxanne by 7 For All Man Kind

Check out more Roxanne styles on their website here.

Top: White racer back cotton singlet by ZARA

Jacket: Steel Draped Cardigan by Armani Xchange - availble online here

Necklace: Tiffany & Co heart pendant on long chain

Shoes: Silver ballet flats by ZARA

Do you like my new jeans? Have you ever heard of or tried jeans from 7 For All Man Kind?

These pics were taken about a month ago when I was back home for a weekend with my friend. After I'd taken my outfit of the day pictures on my laptop my friend decided to joined in on the photobooth fun....

The below photo's actually had me in tears of laugher (as you can even see from the smudges mascara in the second photo)!!

We called the last photo of me my 'evil alter ego' and how I might look in 20 years after lots of plastic sugery haha. Isn't just being silly sometimes so much fun? You never get too old for this kind of stuff I say :)  Wishing you all a lovely weekend. xoxo

Seriously?!

Hey lovelies!
Woohoo it is Wednesday = Happy Hump Day :)
Saw this to other day and made me laugh...

See? Blame Disney ;)

In other news, I am happy to announce that my move went smoothly (Ta mum & dad) and I am now officially living in Notting Hill! My parents were here for the weekend to help me move and to explore my new stomping grounds with me. We walked & biked around Notting Hill, Maida Vale, Regents Park and Primrose Hill areas of London and ate lots of yummy food. I am feeling really happy and I LOVE my new home! 

PS: I am finally going to see the movie 'Crazy Stupid Love' this weekend.
It comes out in the UK on Friday. I can't wait :)

Love the bit where he goes "I'll drive" ♥

Ryan Gosling in Crazy Stupid Love. = ABSOLUTELY, AMAZINGLY, GORGEOUS! 100% Perfection! That's all!
Enjoy! xoxo

Best & Worst - Primetime Emmy's 2011=

The stars were out to celebrate the best of television at the 2011 Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre on Sunday (September 18) in Los Angeles. Here are my Best & Worst Picks of the red carpet!

Best

From left to right:

♥ Lea Michele, from Glee, in a stunning red dress with a low-draped back and rosette sleeves by Marchesa. The colour suits her beautifully & I adore the (slightly sexy) low back and shoulder detailing!!
♥ Julia Stiles went for a soft, feminine look in a strapless lilac gown by Georges Hobeika Couture. 

The dress fits her like a glove and the lace in this light colour matched with soft side swept hair and subtle jewellery just screams elegance. 

♥ Kelly Osbourne stepped out in a J. Mendel gown looking sophisticated and gorgeous. I am not normally a fan of her style but have to say the last 6 months or so she's been looking really good! The colour and shape of this dress really show off her amazing new figure! Not 100% sure on the strange hair colour plus a shame about the tattoo's but I still think she looked fab.

♥ Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara looks incredible in a curve-hugging coral one-shouldered crepe custom made gown by Vera Wang. She finished off the look with large striking emerald earrings. Love the colour, love the dress, love it all :)

On the fence...

I can't quite make my mind up on Gwyneth's outfit for the Emmys. She definitely shows off her amazing toned body in this black sparkly lace belly-baring dress by Pucci. I like it but then am also not sure on the exposed midriff section for such a glamorous event. Her hair and makeup is perfection however! Gwyn topped her daring dress with black and white 7 carat diamond earrings and two platinum and diamond bracelets totaling 100 carats and a ring of 5 carats - jealous much?! Hmm final decision, overall I think.....yes she pulls it off! Gwyneth, a hit or miss; what do you think?

Worst

From left to right:

★ Julianna Marguiles won Outstanding Actress for her role in The Good Wife but unfortunately she lost out on the red carpet! Stiff, old fashioned and bridal in Armani Privé. 

★ Heidi Klum in a gown designed by previous Project Runway winner Christian Siriano. Too much ruffles for my liking. Heidi is so stunning and think this dress doesn't do anything for her amazing figure. 

★ Phoebe Price is one of those strange Hollywood girls who somehow gets invited to all these events despite the fact that no one knows who she is. Her floral dress looks like it was made out of her grandma's curtains and don't even get me started on the feathered fascinator or her makeup! 

★ Paz de la Huerta looked just TERRIBLE, was she deliberately trying to get on the worst dressed list or something? The dress itself isn't that bad but her overall look is just wacky, she looks like a zombie! I mean check out that crazy bird nest hairdo and the bizarre over-bronzed face makeup with grey (?) lipstick.  Total FAIL...

★ Katie Holmes looked a little too boring and casual for my liking in this ill-fitting cobalt Calvin Klein Collection dress by Francisco Costa. It almost looks as though she'd put it on back to front ;)

What were your Best & Worst for this year's Emmy Awards?

Here are some of the Winners at the 2011 Emmy Awards:

- Drama Series: Mad Men

- Actress, Drama Series: Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife
- Actor, Drama Series: Kyle Chandler, in Friday Night Lights
- Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Peter Dinklage in Game of Thrones
- Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Margo Martindale in Justified
- Comedy Series: Modern Family
- Actor, Comedy Series: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
- Actress, Comedy Series: Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
- Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Julie Bowen, Modern Family
- Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Ty Burrell, Modern Family
- Miniseries or Movie: Downton Abbey
- Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
- Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Barry Pepper, The Kennedys
- Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
- Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce