Update... 2014

Hello! I'm so, so sorry that is has been a full two months since I last wrote an entry. I am going to make it my mission to update you all a few times per week. 

What have I been up to? Let's see... 

17th November - I cooked an amazing whole chilli chicken 

18th November - my parents gave me a new Pandora bangle 

The week of the 22nd November - I purchased a dress and jewellery for the Christmas party at work

30th November - I tried Jasmine flowering tea for the first time 

4th December - I had my first mince pie of the year 

5th December - my little sister is having a baby!! 

6th December - Christmas party in a teepee on Brighton beach 

8th December - wedding dress arrives from America (Oleg) 

10th December - Black Sabbath concert 

11th December - second (primary) wedding dress arrives

16th December - yearly Harrods trip with my Mum

18th December - Christmas dinner at work 

20th December - new MacBook Pro arrives 

25h December - CHRISTMAS DAY!!! New pretties are gifted... family is visited 

26th December - Boxing day - more pretties... and family time 

28th December - wedding ring chosen (this wedding ring fell through when the designer couldn't re-size or make it in my size - boooo) 

1st January - HAPPY NEW YEAR - dinner out with my sister and her boyfriend 

2nd January - first trip to The Chilli Pickle in Brighton - AMAZING 

5th January - I made an amazing warm gnocchi salad

10th January - silver wedding band arrives (twisted one) and we try Panettone cake for the first time 

11th January - Wagamama visit 

18th January - lovely lunch upstairs at Bill's, Horsham 

19th January - we baked cupcakes together 

20th January - lunch at The Chilli Pickle again, and a rummage through the junk shops of Brighton

26th January - found new wedding band by Erica Weiner, NYC 

1st February - cream tea at Cisswood 

4th February - wedding shawl arrives from Israel 

9th February - afternoon tea at Cisswood 

*and BREATHE* 

There you go, it was like I never left. I'll add some photos as and when I can. 

Today was just another work day. I discovered chai latte last monday, and this weekend I found a tub of powdered chai mix that I can make at work. That got me through the day. What's happening this week? Just Valentine's day on Friday. That's something lovely to look forward to. 

Now, I'll see if I can add some photographs to make the above a bit more interesting... DONE! Enjoy, folks. I'll try to update more often from now on. I'm sure you'll want to know all about my rings as and when they arrive. Yes, THEY, I will be having 3-4 wedding rings. What? I like jewellery, it means a lot to me! 

More later... 

My Monsoon/Accessorize picks

Although I don't buy a lot of costume jewellery, I do love to look at it. I think the reason I don't buy much anymore is that in the past I've purchased costume jewellery, become really attached to it, and then I've become sad when it wears away and I have to retire it to the big Velveteen Box in the sky. 

But like I said, before I became all misty eyed and dramatic, I do still look at it more than I probably should. Monsoon/Accessorize is a good place on the high street to enable me to look, and they have some rather lovely pieces at the moment. For those of you from places other than England, Monsoon and Accessorize are the same company; Monsoon does clothes, shoes, and the occasional home accessory, and Accessorize sells jewellery, handbags, scarves, gloves, hats, stationery, etc. To confuse matters, and the reason for Monsoon being mentioned at all, Monsoon also sells Accessorize jewellery and sometimes has things that Accessorize does not… yep, very confusing! 

I've rambled tons and there are still no pictures of lovely sparkly things, so here goes… here are my top ten items from Monsoon/Accessorize. 

1. Box chain and teardrop collar necklace. £15. 

What I like: It's a statement necklace. I like statement necklaces. 

What I love: The colour of the "stones". Paired with the "gold", this collar necklace gives off a luxurious vibe. 

2. Monte Carlo statement ring. £15. 

What I like: The halo reminds me of a lion's mane. 

What I love: That stone in the middle. Dreamy. 

3. Natalie statement necklace. £15. 

What I like: The regal feel that it has going on. 

What I love: Those pear-shaped red stones. 

4. Katy jewelled Montana necklace. £25. 

What I like: The way it reminds me of a bird of paradise. 

What I love: The extra/double chain across the top. This is a really pretty feature. 

5. Laverne earrings. £59. This is a piece from their Swarovski elements range, hence the higher price. 

What I like: Onyx is one of my favourite, favourite stones, and these remind me of onyx. 

What I love: Being Swarovski, they will be super sparkly. 

6. Sterling silver triple ball bracelet. £8. 

What I like: I love cord bracelets. 

What I love: The sterling silver elements. 

7. Sleek stone ring. £8. 

What I like: It's huge! 

What I love: That shade of green. 

8. Ellie flower ring. £8. 

What I like: It's a flower. 

What I love: Look at it!

What I dislike: 1. It's not sterling silver. 2. It's not mine. 

9. Mesh belt buckle cuff. £12. 

What I like: It's sleek and modern. 

What I love: The double belt loop. 

10. Baroque stone long pendant. £12. 

What I like: The styling. 

What I love: The pearls. 

So there you have it folks, my top ten picks!