tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81036198068925952882024-03-14T09:21:24.731-07:00Apt PupilApt Pupilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479106321761471558noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103619806892595288.post-35278853030391259722013-04-15T13:07:00.000-07:002013-04-15T13:08:25.350-07:00Wishlist (I'm back)<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a little wishlist post to ease myself back into blogging. A little update: I handed in an essay and my dissertation today, and have one essay left between me and the end of my undergraduate degree, kind of bittersweet really. Also I got a conditional offer to study a Masters course in English Studies, so if everything goes the way it should, I shall be a postgraduate student come September! I plan on using the time in between to reacquaint myself with my favourite books from my teenage years, just to put off growing up a little bit longer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Like most people, I got my student loan in today, however most of it has gone towards paying for previously mentioned MA course and rent. I long for the day I no longer have to pay rent (although I'll probably be eating my words in a couple of months). So this is a little wishlist for, hopefully, once I start earning a bit more money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I saw the polka dot dress on <a href="http://millie-mackintosh.com/style-diary/">Millie Mackintosh's style diary</a> and saw how cheap it was, it looks stunning on - but I guess what wouldn't look gorgeous on Millie Mackintosh. The brown bag is a little different, I dress really simply, never any jewellery except a watch and only varying shades of black, white and grey. I love the detail on this bag and am in desperate need of a small one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the style of the playsuit although it will never suit me as it practically matches my skin tone. I put the REN face mask and NARS foundation up because I just really want to try them, and the other clutch bag is to go with my <a href="http://www.virgoslounge.com/collections/dresses/products/leila-dress">dress for my end of year ball</a>. <b>If you have any suggestions please let me know!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm planning a few posts to publish next week once this final essay is done, let me know if there's anything you would like to see. I'm thinking book reviews, new skincare bits and some dissertation survival tips?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, how did I do? Will you have me back blogger?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a quick note to say I am still here! I'm currently finishing off my third year of my English and American Literature degree, so I'm also finishing off my dissertation. Which so far has been the best part of 12,000 words of serious hard work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not going to make any empty promises about when I'll be back, but <i>I will be back </i>(in the least Schwarzenegger way possible). I have two more essays due in before the 23rd of April and then I'll be finished with my degree, so I'll back properly around then I hope.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have also just applied to study an MA in English Studies, so if you could all keep your fingers and toes crossed for me I'd really appreciate it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you all for staying around :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you've all had a lovely day :) Reece surprised me with a delivery of roses to my house in Manchester as I don't get to see him until Saturday. For someone who is rarely romantic, Reece really does know how to surprise me! I was floored. They are beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is my very first Valentine's Day with someone so it's been a lovely change! Reece and I exchange gifts on Saturday, so I can't wait for that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I can't promise I'll be blogging as regularly as before, as I have the other two parts of my dissertation to crack on with, but I will try to post whenever I can :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been spending a lot of time with my boyfriend recently, as I haven't been in work and he's had some weekends off so we've mainly been lounging about in bed and eating a lot of crap. I've also been working hard at uni, I had deadlines right after Christmas and have pushed myself to complete the first 3,000 words of my dissertation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As you can see I was also tattooed twice this month, once by the lovely Gre Hale from Rain City in Manchester, who did my lady in the moon. This one was a spur of the moment tattoo, Reece was getting a tattoo from Jemma Jones and Gre had some free space, so instead of waiting until March to get tattooed by him, I jumped at the chance. My mandala was done by Hexa from Precious Tattoo in Finland when he came to Manchester. After a bit of warped logic, I decided that getting tattooed by him whilst he was here and skinting myself for a bit, was a lot cheaper than a flight to Finland. I did say it was warped logic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That is pretty much all I've been up to! I've been with my friends for food and drinks too, but most of the time I've been sat glued to my laptop with Uni work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a quick post to say that I'll be taking a little hiatus for a couple of weeks as I am now back at uni and need to concentrate on my (dreaded) dissertation and other work, and instead of just posting weekly summary after weekly summary, I will try to blog, but not as often, with a bit of different, interesting content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rather than doing my highstreet picks for the monthly post, I thought I'd share with you the diaries I plan on filling throughout 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was gifted three journals for Christmas (L-R): My friend gave me this journal, which has a day-to-page layout, which makes it perfect for jotting down thoughts, lists and other things. I haven't ever managed to keep a journal for an entire year and I'm hoping that 2013 will be the year I change this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The middle diary is a planner that my boyfriend bought me (chose it all by himself too, it is absolutely stunning). This photo doesn't do it any justice, it is by Paperblanks - <a href="http://www.paperblanks.com/uk/en/collections/1/filtered?collection_id=257#1809">link here</a> - and it called the Soul and Tears journal. I plan on using this as my day-to-day diary, to note down deadlines and appointments etc. I have already inputted all of my university deadlines and student loan dates; I can't seem to put it down! It also has monthly planners, a list of every single feast day/holiday, sections in the back for journey planning and notes, and even has a miniature address book. Possibly the best diary I have owned.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The last journal was a gift from my sister. It is a five year journal where you are given enough space to write one or two sentences to summarise each day. I thought it was a lovely way of documenting memories and will be lovely to read back in a few years time. I just hope I keep up to it! It is absolutely beautiful with the turquoise cover and gold edging to the pages, plus it is small enough to put in your handbag every day. It's a available on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Line-Day-Five-Year-Memory/dp/0811870197/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1357136643&sr=8-4">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi guys! Long time no post right? I'm not sure what happened, I've just kind of lost all motivation for blogging, and most things in general - sorry Uni. Let's just say the Christmas break was much needed! Although I seriously do need to kick my arse into gear and get some work done this next week. Ugh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and will have a lovely New Year's. I spent Christmas morning with my dad and sister, had Christmas Dinner, then spent the evening with my Mum at my cousin's house. It was different, but a welcome change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm having the New Year's night in for the first time in about 3 years with my Dad and sister and lots of sweets. I will be pretty glad to see the back of 2012, it really hasn't been my year. There have been some brilliant times, but mainly not-so-good times. Things for next year are looking up though, so positive thinking and all that!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To keep up with writing in my journals. I got given two for Christmas so I'm excited to really try</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Work as hard as I can to do my very best at University. This past term hasn't been great at all so I'm making more of a conscious effort both socially and academically</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Save money! It's the last lot of student loans this year and I plan on saving some of it. I'll be the first to admit I'm atrocious with money so I'm going to try my hardest to change that!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To keep happy and positive. Most of this year has been a downer so hopefully a bit of a change in attitude will help 2013 be better</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! AND THANK YOU FOR READING!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So sorry for the lack of post last weekend! But the past couple of weeks have been my final two weeks of the term, so lots of deadlines and revision and essay writing!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not much has gone on really; it's all been revision and essays. I got tattooed again and also went to my friend's house party with Lydia, Charlotte and Bobby (promised I'd mention you ;D), and then to the film society Christmas meal which was really nice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I came home for the holidays on Friday, worked this weekend and saw Reece for the first time in a fortnight tonight, which was lovely. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every year Ikea gives each of its coworkers a (very generous) Christmas present. This year they gave us a Blackberry Playbook. I set mine up last night and it is amazing. So impressed with it. It isn't too great on the app front, but I plan on using mine for storing all of my dissertation research on it. I find whenever I try and use my laptop for research it takes twice as long due to 'Tumblr breaks'. So this should hopefully work, as flipping between screens isn't as easy on the playbook. So excited.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have almost a month off from uni, with an essay to write, but I also started my MoonProject internship on Friday. I haven't done too much as yet, but I can tell it's going to be a great experience.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We bought out Christmas tree today, and Colette and I are decorating it tomorrow, so we can finally put gifts under it! Can't wait!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think that's basically everything! Thank you all for sticking around, and I promise to try and post more. Posts will be more sporadic between now and April, as dissertation work is really picking up :'(</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is something I'd wear to a Christmas party. I've had to bail on my work's Christmas party due to lack of funds, but if I were going I'd wear this. I love velvet, and the simple cut of this is beautiful. I adore the shoes too; heels are one thing I <i>will</i> pay for from Topshop as they are always well made and fit well. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sorry for the lateness of this post, but I've been at Reece's/in London for the entire weekend, without internet. I have two more posts coming up this week too.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reece and I went to London to see Alexisonfire's Farewell Show at Brixton Academy. It was <i>INCREDIBLE, </i>easily the best gig I've ever been to. The venue was full to capacity too, there was such an amazing atmosphere I'm just gutted it's the first and last time I'll ever see them play.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The rest of the week was pretty dull, just lots of dissertation work and essay planning. Uni finishes on the 14th so it's deadline ahoy from here on in.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Everything came beautifully packaged, and although I haven't had a chance to try out everything yet, the products I have tried are lovely. The SPF lotion is light on the skin and sinks in quickly, however it does smell a bit like sun cream. It is paraben free too.</span><br />
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The body scrub and body wash both smell like oranges, which is lovely and refreshing; it isn't over-powering or too synthetic smelling either.</span><br />
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The face wash is a clear gel-like consistency, which is light and doesn't leave the skin too dry-feeling. I do have a skin care routine I'm pretty happy with, so I don't know if this would replace my usual cleanser. It is a lovely size for travelling though, and I will definitely be taking it to London with me this weekend.</span><br />
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I'm unsure as to whether this whole set is available to buy as is, but I <i>do</i> know that Sanctuary gift sets (and individual products) are stocked in Boots, and are usually on 3 for 2. I tend to buy a Sanctuary gift set for my mum/grandma for Christmas, so I was pleased to be able to try out the products for myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and post a couple of gift guides. I don't have many people to buy for at Christmas so I'll try and be as broad as possible in my choices. Alongside this one I plan on doing one for her, and then one for stocking fillers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These are few things I've chosen for this year. I find men really difficult to buy for! Another couple of ideas are a watch - Casio is always pretty cheap on Asos, and smellies are always a good bet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am rubbish at thinking of things that I would like as gifts, as I fall into the trap of looking for things I <i>need</i> rather than <i>want.</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think that at Christmas it's nice to have something to open, rather than receiving money, so these are a few things I wouldn't mind seeing under the tree (not including the things I have asked my sister to get me - she bugged me for ages).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have lusted after the 420s for months but they are never in stock in my size. I'm a massive Woolf fan so these selected essays would be lovely to read whilst burning the candle (which is also out of stock everywhere). I have asked my mum for the Nixon boots, as they're a bit different from the Clark's Desert boots, and cheaper, and new make up and skin care is always appreciated.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week has been manic, therefore fewer photos and late posting. We're coming up to the final couple of weeks of term so expect fewer posts (ha I know one a week is hardly crazy blogging) and slightly frazzled everything.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've actually began working on my dissertation. Nothing has been written yet, lets not go crazy, but my arse has been well and truly kicked into action. I'm stressy.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, I have pretty much completed my Christmas shopping! Mum, Dad, sister and boyfriend all have their main presents bought so it's just little stocking fillers to buy. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll also be posting three gift guides, and then my own Christmas wishlist over the next couple of weeks, just to give you all a few ideas; I'm busy compiling those right now!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sorry this is so rushed but I have a chapter to read and then an episode of Charmed to watch. I've just started a whole rewatch and am superglued to Netflix!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Exclusive-Silver-Owl-Compact-Mirror/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2538133&cid=16727&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Silver"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Owl Compact Mirror - £12</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=250265770"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lindt Lindor - £3.50</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=8175714&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=827041&parent_categoryId=223056&pageSize=20"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">iPhone Case - £8.00</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=7921936&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=827041&parent_categoryId=223056&pageSize=20"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rob Ryan Cup - £9.00</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Looking at this selection, it is pretty much girl orientated, sorry about that. Although these items could easily be switched out for more male orientated picks. I put the O.P.I set in there because, although pricey for a stocking filler, it can be broken up and put in numerous stockings. Also, Lindor just scream Christmas for me. My sister and I always get a box at Christmas.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week has been CRAZY busy. I didn't have a rest until Friday night when I stayed at Reece's. I was bad company and crashed out. Oops.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did three days work experience at Manchester University Press and it was honestly the most helpful three days of my life. I have definitely decided that Publishing is the industry I want to work in. The staff I worked with were ready to answer any questions and give me tips on how to progress. I got told that the amount of work experience I've been doing is really good, and even got told by one of the editors that if I applied for an entry level position at MUP I would get an interview, which is definitely encouraging! I also got to choose a couple of books to take with me, which was extremely generous of them. I'm honestly so happy regarding my career right now. I have one more internship to do at the end of the year and then I think that may be it for work experience! I've worked so hard, it's time to concentrate fully on my dissertation!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm off to a post-grad fair on Wednesday to look in Masters courses, and how to get funding for them. I really want to continue studying, but the financial aspects is a major negative; if anyone has any tips it would be really helpful!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My packages came this week, which was probably the most exciting thing to happen all week. Wild, I know. The trainers are so comfortable, and the bag is worth every single penny. I love them both.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also got worried about my dissertation progress, or lack of, so started reading. I have on novel to read and one left to mark up and then I get to seriously get stuck in. Hopefully by the start of next week.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This coming week I am working every single day. I have 3 days work experience at Manchester University Press, which I am ridiculously excited about. I <i>really</i> want to get in to publishing once I finish my degree (dreams of doing a Masters will have to be put on hold) so these three days are going to be so helpful. I can't wait!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also bagged myself a month-long editorial internship with Moonproject.co.uk where I'll be working from home, proof-reading and publishing articles onto the website. I start mid-December. I'm proud of the way I am a bit like a dog with a bone when it comes to getting work experience - I won't take no for an answer. My CV is filling up nicely, even though my social life may be dwindling.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I need to start Christmas shopping. Now. ARGH.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is what I wore to uni today; the shoes and bag are both recent acquisitions, retail therapy was needed after a naff weekend last week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm in love with trainers at the moment and very rarely wear anything else; I've been reading Scandinavian fashion blogs a lot at the moment - my favourites are <a href="http://anywho.dk/">anywho.dk</a> and <a href="http://feedmyego.net/">feedmyego.net</a> - where trainers are often the footwear of choice. The Scandinavian style is really interesting and inspiring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This Nike pair were a complete bargain, and also replace my black Vans which are dying a death. They're also super comfortable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm also getting more into street-wear brands, like Carhartt - the bag was a bargain at £35 from Zalando. I had initially seen the bag on Asos for £44, so £40 with student discount, but then found it on Zalando for £40, but if you sign up to their mailing list you get a £5 voucher to spend, reducing the price further.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although Carhartt is pretty expensive full price, the quality belies it though, as it is a brand that started out as a durable work-wear brand so everything lasts ages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the end I did end up changing the dress to a big black jumper (from H&M years ago), belted at the waist, as it was way too cold for the dress, and of course wore tights and socks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not an OOTD girl - I hate having my photo taken, but I like piecing together these collages, so let me know if you like them and I'll keep doing them :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>A book review will be going up once I get back to Manchester; I forgot to take photos before I came home!</i></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week was my reading week from uni; safe to say absolutely no reading was done. I am actually starting to panic about how little dissertation work I've done to be honest. Kick up the arse is needed!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reece stayed in Manchester this week, you can see what we got up to in <a href="http://nicolabooklust.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/adventure-time-featuring-boyfriend.html">this post</a> :) It was lovely to have him here for longer than a day.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We came home on Wednesday evening and I have been working every day since - helpful for Christmas present-buying money, but a bit crap otherwise. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also managed to get into a huge fight with a taxi driver. He turned up 20 minutes late, making me late for work, so I refused to pay. He tried to follow me into work and threatened to phone the police. Luckily, the lovely managers at work stuck up for me and got rid of him. Very hectic, and scary.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">MY ALEXISONFIRE TICKETS CAME. Definitely one of the highlights of a rubbishy weekend; Reece and I are off to London the first weekend in December to attend the farewell gig. I can't wait!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Definitely a week of two halves, but some cheeky (and cheap) purchases have helped sooth the wounds of a crap weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm going to be a cliche and say it: where the hell has 2012 gone?! There are less than ten weeks of the year left, and Christmas present budgeting panic has set in, alongside dissertation panic (I haven't even finished the novels I'm writing on yet, major self-loathing going on here).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyway, this outfit is a complete dream. I would buy and wear every single thing, however the dress would not suit me, but I adore it regardless. Plus it would look awesome under my <a href="http://shop.mango.com/GB/p0/mango/clothing/coats/short-coats/herringbone-short-coat/?id=73003558_02&n=1&s=prendas.abrigos&ie=0&m=&ts=1351804124390">Mango coat</a>, but as usual the Topshop price tag is way out of my budget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I actually have the rucksack (read: filched it from my boyfriend after he bought a new one) and it is the perfect size. I love it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am <i>loving</i> the cold weather at the moment, I'm sure it will become old very quickly, but right now, I love being able to get wrapped up warm and wear a ton of layers. I just don't work in Summer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This week is my reading week from university (read: half term - no classes) so Reece came to stay for a couple of days. He arrived at my house at 10am on Monday, after spending over an hour travelling due to shitty rail replacement coaches, and spent the day in bed as he came straight from work (he works nights and finishes at 7.30am).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's safe to say Monday was spent watching copious amounts of South Park, eating pasta and ordering an obscene amount of pizza. Possibly over £50 worth of pizza.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I showed Reece around the Northern Quarter, my personal favourite area of the city centre - it has the nicest cafes and shops, but it is slightly more expensive. It also has a Carhartt store (which Reece loves), so we spent a good 20 minutes in there poring over the ridiculously overpriced clothing. I kind of fell in love with a tote bag in there, but at £55 it certainly didn't make it's way home with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a note: Urban Outfitters is a bad place to go when you have been paid a healthy wage and slightly expensive taste. Safe to say a lot of money was spent (not by me, I'm skint), however I was treated to a jumper - it was on sale! Although, I am ridiculously jealous of the <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/herschel-navy-settlement-backpack/invt/5850415245100/&bklist=?VBMST=herschel">Herschel rucksack</a> he bought.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On the way to finding <a href="http://raincitytattoo.co.uk/">Rain City Tattoo</a> - Reece has an appointment next week, we took a wrong turning due to my pants map-reading skills, and found a traditional sweet shop, selling everything from American cereal and confectionery (helloo mint M&M's) to good, old, proper sweets. It was ace. And expensive, like £6.50 for a box of Lucky Charms expensive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Before entering Reece said 'Don't take me in here, I always spend too much money'. He did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today was home time for the both of us. It was horrific. The Autumn rain finally hit Manchester, we had a bus driver with serious anger management issues, and had to catch a (delayed) train and then a rail replacement coach home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The journey from Manchester to Huddersfield takes 30 minutes by train, an hour including getting the bus from my house to the station. Today we left my house at 3.20pm and didn't arrive back in Huddersfield until 7.15pm. On the upside, I did read the first 100 pages of <i>MAUS</i> (<i style="font-weight: bold;">amazing</i>) which I have to read for a class Monday. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My sleeping pattern is seriously out of sync; I haven't been sleeping until gone 3am and it's driving me mad as I waste half the day/have to get up really early and then feel like death. Not good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I finally got some caramel syrup from Starbucks to go in the coffee that my friends bought me for my birthday. I haven't tried it yet though. It was only £3.75 surprisingly! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Reece is coming to stay in Manchester with me tomorrow until Wednesday; it's my reading week for university so we're hanging out here and then I'm going back home for work on Thursday. Hopefully some reading will get squeezed in there somewhere(!!!)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect foundation is my current favourite. I did use the Healthy Mix Serum but it was too yellow for me. This is much more neutral and gives a lighter coverage, which is what I like. The Collection 16 Hour Wear concealer has become a cult favourite. I use it on blemishes and under my eyes and it lasts all day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Vivo eyebrow palette is amazing value for money at £5 (available in Tesco), the combination of Topshop's Head Over Heels blush, and Mac's CCB in Pearl is gorgeous, giving a dewy sheen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Collection eyeliner is my favourite, it's cheap and very pigmented. The felt tip makes it easy to create a wing too. The mascaras I'm using are Maxfactor 2000 Calorie and the Rimmel Lash Accelerator. They're ok, the Maxfactor one is good for volume, but nothing ground breaking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush gives a lovely berry stain to the lips and is comfortable to wear. The<a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Korres-Wild-Rose-Lip-Butter-6g"> Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose</a> is a subtler option, which leaves a red stain on the lips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The last bits are skincare and nail varnishes. I spilt my Clinique Clarifying Lotion while travelling home, but to be honest I am falling out of love with it. I'm finding it a bit too harsh at the moment. The Moisturising Gel is still amazing. It's non-greasy and sinks in quickly. It's also a lovely base for makeup.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The tester of the Moisture Surge is something I'm trying to use up. It's a thick gel that I use when my skin is feeling dry and a bit flaky. It's nice but I doubt I'll buy the full size.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The nail varnishes are my current favourite Essie polishes - post here, alongside the base and top coats I use.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The perfume is <i>Stella</i> by Stella McCartney and is my favourite. <a href="http://www.lipssofacto.com/2012/09/stella-eau-de-parfum_28.html">This post</a> by Meg goes into more detail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is what I'll be wearing throughout Autumn. I chosen items I already own, or alternatives if they're not available online (damn you Primark). I dress pretty simply - a dress with tights, or tops/jumpers with jeans or a skirt (usually a H&M black bandage skirt) with very minimal accessories. It is very rare that you'll see me in a necklace, my watch is all I wear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My footwear is pretty much a split between trainers and boots at the minute. I own 9 pairs of trainers (much to my sister and housemate's horror!) and 4 pairs of boots and pretty much live in them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A decent bag is an essential; my parents bought me a black Cambridge Satchel Company satchel for my birthday last year and I still adore it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Primark has some lovely jumpers in at the minute - starting at £8; this New Look one is a gorgeous alternative). This Topshop snood is ridiculously overpriced, I got one in a similar colour from Primark's mens section for a fiver. Seriously Topshop, what are you doing.</span></div>
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