I'm alive!

Hi guys.

I'm sorry I've been a bit MIA. I've not been feeling myself for a while and didn't really feel like doing anything - let alone blogging.

I'm just checking in to let you know I'm still alive...if there's anyone still here that is!

I've started to feel a little more human the past couple of days so actually put some effort into my makeup and outfit, only to be rained on in the downpour of rain whilst I was out buying fitness stuff.

I've decided to try and get myself into shape and keep my body and mind active. I went out and bought Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred fitness DVD, a yoga mat, some hand weights and gym clothes the other day so now I HAVE to do some exercise!

Has anybody tried Spinning? I really fancy trying it but fear I may die a fast, stationary-bicycle related death.

Anyway, I tried Tanya Burr's new makeup tutorial which you can see HERE. I think it turned out really nice and made my tired skin look a bit healthier.

I used Nars Sheer Glow foundation (FINALLY got my hands on some, ugghh love it!), Illamasqua cream blush in Brazen and YSL Touche Eclat to brighten around the eyes.

I hope you're all well.

Thank you for sticking around if you're reading this!

Love, Neeny x

Ps.

Please keep your fingers crossed for me. If I get enough good luck, I may have some amazing news to share soon.

Blackpool Critical Mass April 2013

Hi guys, sorry it's been a while.

Yesterday I took part in Blackpool's First "Critical Mass".

Critical Mass is a group bicycle ride which caters for all ages and abilities. We had no set route, just a leisurely ride around the town.

The turn out was great and if you're local, you should definitely try to come down to the next one.

Visit the Blackpool Critical Mass Facebook page to keep up to date on when we're planning another ride.

Here's a few photos from the evening, and an awesome video at the bottom which shows you the route we took.

We had a speaker system in this trailer which played out some awesome tunes whilst we rode.

xx

OOTD WIWT - Skater Skirt and Celine Dupe - 20 April 2013

Here's what I wore today. 

I know I wear the same boots and jacket all the time, sorry!

Jacket from Dorothy Perkins

Hoody from Topshop

Tshirt from Topshop

Skater skirt from Topshop

Bag from Aldo which I love. Total knockoff of the Celine bags but a fraction of the price.

Boots by Ash

Pandora Double Wrap bracelet and Casio Mini from ASOS

xx

OOTD WIWT - Fluoro Satchel and Floral Dress - 17 April 2013

Nipped to Preston today to try and find a suit for the bf. Found nothing but managed to pick up a couple of pairs of shoes for work, since I don't have to wear a uniform anymore - yay!

Cambridge Satchel Company Fluoro Yellow 13" Satchel

Biker Jacket from Dorothy Perkins

Dress from Topshop

Boots by Ash

Tights by Primark.

And I picked up these two babies in the sale. 

These studded flatforms are from Office.

And these holographic ballet pumps are by Steve Madden via TKMaxx.

xx

OOTD WIWT - Fluoro Satchel and Nike Free Run - 14 April 2013

Here's what I wore today. Can't believe I stood in the pouring rain to take pictures before I went out. Dedication/stupidity, I'm not quite sure?

American Apparel Easy Jean

Dorothy Perkins Faux Leather Jacket

Warehouse Knit Snood

Topshop Knit Jumper

Cambridge Satchel Company Fluoro Yellow 13" Satchel

Nike iD Free Run 2 Trainers (oh my, SO comfortable!)

I nipped into town to try and find a birthday present for a friend. Unsuccessful on the present front, however, I walked past this little beauty in River Island and fell in love.

It comes up a little large if you want to wear it on your waist like I want to. I had to down a size to a size 6?!!? Never in this world am I a size 6, so I would definitely recommend trying on or sizing down if you decide to buy online.

Side note: How flattering are River Island mirrors? Or is it just me? I swear they have some distortion on them to make you look tall and skinny - and the lighting makes you look tanned as feuuuk. Maybe it's just my local one, but no other mirrors in town reflect the same image back to me as the River Island ones haha!

xx

Brock Bottom Valley

Some photos from our trip to Brock Bottom in Claughton.

The drive in was scary...

We found a fallen tree which had hundreds of coins hammered into it by various passer-bys.

So we decided to add our own. 

I'm wearing a Penfield coat, Primark hoody and tshirt, Cheap Monday jeans, Dr Martens boots and Topshop backpack.

Found a lone Buttercup so took it on the walk with us.

D also spotted a Rope Swing and I had a go...

...and absolutely crapped myself.

D was a pro!

We then sat down and had a little picnic before heading home.

Lovely day, lovely walk.

x

How to: Cadbury's Creme Egg Chocolate Brownie Recipe

I can't believe it's April already! I intended to get this recipe up for before Easter, but I've only just managed to put this post together today. So, if you've got some leftover Cadburys Creme Eggs floating around your house from Easter, you should definitely give this recipe a try!

This is not one for the faint hearted!

You will need:

Cadbury's Creme Eggs - mini or regular size, both work just fine. I'm using mini ones in this tutorial.

100g of brown sugar.

250g bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk.

One egg.

125g of room temperature butter.

120g of self raising flour.

1/2tsp of baking powder.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Mix together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.

Whilst you are doing this, melt your chocolate in the microwave. Put in for 30 seconds at a time and stir in between. It will only take around 1 minute or less to melt.

Add one egg and the chocolate into the mix.

Mix together again.

Add the flour and the baking powder.

Mix thoroughly.

Line an oven proof dish/baking tray with greaseproof paper (make sure you grease the greaseproof paper - I wasn't aware you had to and it all stuck to the paper the first time I made the brownies!!)

My dish is about 10x10inches.

Spread the mixture evenly into the dish.

Push the Cadbury's Creme Eggs into the mixture.

Into your preheated oven, put the mixture onto the middle shelf and bake for 30 minutes.

Wait for the brownies to cool (or as long as you can bear) before cutting into blocks.

Mine turned out quite sticky and hard to cut into definite chunks, but to be honest no one seemed to mind!

Yum yum.

Enjoy with ice-cream or on their own.

Let me know if you try it out!

xxx