Well so much for it being Spring!!  This weekend was freezing cold and full of snow, which meant a lot of time sat on the sofa, snuggled under a blanket and browsing the web.  As much as I can't afford to be doing any shopping right now, as soon as my emails are full of mid-season sales I can't help myself but have a little browse.  I have to admit that the main reason I wanted to look at the Quiz sale was that I had tried this beautiful pastel pink embroidered jacket on before Christmas and just couldn't justify spending £44.99 on it when I had just bought a house and it was hardly practical for winter.  However, it is now in the sale for £14.99 and with Spring supposedly on it's way I am very very tempted... it would make the perfect Spring jacket.

My other picks are all also in the hope that Spring is on the way.  Once I've had enough of winter and being bundled up in jumpers and coats, I find myself pining for the sunshine and automatically being drawn to floral prints.  This little red dress immediately caught my eye and I think it would make the perfect transitional piece for Spring.  It's high neck and long sleeves making it wearable on cooler days with tights and boots and then, if the warmer weather ever decides to make an appearance, you can ditch the tights and wear it with some mules.  For just £19.99 it's a great little dress that will see you through to Autumn.  When you're on a budget you need to look for pieces that can see you through all seasons.  My other favourites were this jumpsuit; it's super simple, can be dressed up or down and I think jumpsuits like this just automatically make it look like you've made an effort without actually having to make one.  Oh and did I mention that it's only £14.99!!  Speaking of £14.99 these little nude loafers are the same price and look so cute with the bow on the front.  I've been admiring backless loafers for a while (thank you Gucci!) but winter isn't exactly weather appropriate for these kinds of shoes.  Thinking ahead though this little nude pair will be perfect for summer.

Finally, I couldn't do a post on Quiz without a special mention about their occasion dresses.  Whether it is a dress for a prom, christening, wedding or even a bridal dress Quiz has them all.  There are some stunning ones for a range of different prices, but they're all beautiful.  My favourite one was this grey maxi dress.  The embroidery and beading detail on the top is just gorgeous and the neckline is so flattering.  I just wish I had an occasion to wear it to so I had an excuse to buy it.


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Whilst I was looking through my photos for pictures of my mum for Mother's Day I came across the photos of this afternoon tea I took her for as a treat for her birthday.  I can't believe I didn't share them before now, as it was absolutely amazing!

Afternoon tea is one of my favourite treats, what could be more perfect than mini sandwiches and cake... lots of cake!  We went to Teapots and Teacups Tearoom, a cute little tearoom in town with lots of shabby chic furniture and a variety of afternoon teas on offer.  Although I knew we were going to have afternoon tea I made the huge mistake of opting for a Banoffee milkshake, as I just couldn't resist.  I have the biggest sweet tooth ever and if there is a special milkshake on offer I just have to try it.  Once I was getting towards the end though I did start to feel slightly sick from drinking it alongside all those sweet treats and then the sugar rush certainly started to kick in.  The afternoon tea we opted for was the Mad Hatter's Afternoon tea which also comes with a hat for you to wear whilst having your afternoon tea.  A little bit of a fun addition, especially if you're visiting for a special occasion.  Onto the afternoon tea itself, the first tier was made up of oddly shaped and sized sandwiches (which added to the mad theme), a side salad, crisps and coleslaw.  The second tier had a little mini milkshake each and a slice of angel cake each, which was absolutely delicious!  The top tier then had scones, a little plant pot filled with chocolate brownie, macarons and some small flavoured choux buns.  As if that wasn't already enough, atop of all of this was a bowl filled with strawberries, marshmallows and sweets.  It was a match made in heaven for a sweet lover like me.  I have had a few afternoon teas in my time and so far this one is top of the list, it's going to take some beating!

Where was the best afternoon tea you've ever had?

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1. Moon and Star Earrings, £4.50 // 2. Multi Layer Necklace, £5 // 3. Moon Choker, £4 // 4. Triangle Earrings, £4 // 5. Multi Layer Ring, £4 // 6. Crystal Ring Set, £3.50 // 7. Ring Bracelet, £4 // 8. Mini Tassel Earrings, £4.50 // 9. Gemstone Ring Set, £3.50 // 10. Long Chain Necklace, £3.50

Now that March is here and the winter snow arrived late, I'm hoping that Spring will arrive just as quick.  This has got me looking at lots and bits and pieces to accessorise with.  As much as I love jewellery I don't tend to wear much during the winter. It just feels like too much of a hassle with earrings and rings getting caught in woolly hats and gloves and necklaces getting lost in big cosy jumpers or hidden beneath a scarf.  So I'm hoping the weather will start getting a bit better so I can take off a few layers of clothing and start adorning myself with pretty accessories again.

Above are a selection of my favourites from the online store Papa East.  They have a wonderful and varied selection of jewellery to suit all tastes and they're all super affordable.  I don't know about you but when it comes to jewellery I am a nightmare for losing it, whether it be a taking my rings off to wash my hands when I'm out and forgetting to put them back on or getting an earring caught when trying stuff on whilst shopping and then not being able to find it.  For this reason I have only a select few special pieces that I take extra good care of to make sure that I don't lose and the rest of the time I prefer to wear cheaper dress jewellery like this, so I don't worry so much if it does happen to get lost. I also prefer to spend a little less if I want to get an on trend piece, such as the tassel earrings, which I may not want to wear by the end of the year.  I actually really love these little tassel earrings, as most of the tassel earrings I have seen are pretty big and I much prefer dainty pieces.  I'm also really loving the layered necklace and moon choker.  I really can't believe they're all £5 or under, they're the kinds of pieces you'd see in shops such as Accessorize for much more.  What's even better is that if you use the code CELPAPA10 you will also get 10% off your order.

What style of jewellery do you like to accessorise with most?


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Dress - New Look

Jacket - New Look

Backpack - New Look

Shoes - Pandora's Box

Well, I guess by the looks of this outfit you could say I like New Look! Ha ha!  I never realised until I started listing the items in this outfit that they are all pretty much from New Look.  I have to admit that I do love a good rummage through a New Look sale as they are pretty good at slashing their prices.  I got both this dress and womens denim jacket in the sale last year and they are both still going strong.  They are both just really comfy to wear and make up the perfect casual outfit when you're not doing anything special.  The dress is just super easy to chuck on when you're in a hurry and surprisingly warm.  I love the lace hem on it too, little details like this always add that little bit extra to simple outfits.  

Recently this backpack has become a staple bag for me.  It is so roomy and, after years of hating pink, I've really become a fan of this pastel pink colour.  It is surprisingly easy to co-ordinate with other colours and just adds a nice little hint of colour without being to in your face.  The size is what really makes it my favourite though.  I'm sure I'm not the only one that finds bags like this handy when I don't want to pay the carrier bag charge for a can of deodorant, am I?!

The shoes have to be my favourite part of this outfit though.  I bought them for my trip to Disneyland and have been pretty much living in them ever since.  What can make a pair of white hi-tops any better than my good pals Mickey and Minnie?!  I just love them and as they are only printed on the tongue of the shoe they're not too much, making them the perfect subtle way to show your love for Disney.  I'm not going to lie though, I would probably still buy them if the Mickey and Minnie print was all over them.  

What do you like to wear when you're keeping it casual?

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1 Colour Block Lace Panel Yoga Leggings, £16.66
2 Strappy Workout Bra, £20.36
3 Abstract Sporty Bra With Mesh Leggings, £18.88
4 Wrap Hem Yoga Leggings, £10.78
5 Mesh Sports Bra, £7.44
6 Geometric Print Bra And Mesh Leggings, £19.99


I've really been getting back into a routine of doing exercise and yoga recently again after losing my way a bit during Christmas and the house move.  It's amazing how quickly you can get yourself out of shape again.  I love to exercise; it makes me feel better about myself, more energized and yoga has really helped with my anxiety.  There is nothing I find more motivating than some pretty new gear to get me in the mood to exercise, as you need an excuse to wear it right?

Whilst having a little browse of Zaful I came across a great selection of sportswear and it is super affordable too.  I've had a couple of items from Zaful before and was really impressed with the quality, so am really tempted to put some of this sportswear to the test.  Above are just a few of my favourites.  I always seem to be drawn to black and white when it comes to sportswear, which is why these two sets stood out to me, and for under £20 you just can't go wrong!  I'm really tempted to add a bit of pastel pink into my fitness wardrobe though, as these pieces look really pretty and would make a nice change.

What do you like to wear to workout?


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Top - New Look

Jeans - Zara

Belt - Asos

Boots - Office

Well it's pretty safe to say that this is not today's outfit!  Today we've finally got the snow that I've been wishing for since before Christmas and it's actually cold enough to get my fur coat out.  So, expect to see that on here very soon, as long as the snow sticks around for a few more days.  I know most people are wishing for it to be Spring already but I'm happy for it to snow for just a little bit longer.  I love getting all wrapped up and cosy.  There's also just something about watching the snow fall that I find so relaxing.  You can't beat a good walk in the snow, followed by a well earned hot chocolate.

Back to the outfit, this is actually what I wore at the weekend to go for a little mooch around the shops and for lunch with my mum and nan.  It was still very cold but the sun shined all day long.  After my last post, which expressed my love of polka dots, it was only fitting that I wore this top.  I actually picked this top up in the sale at New Look not long after Summer last year in the sale for £7. I must have foreseen the love for polka dots I would have back then, ha ha.  I just love how it makes these ripped boyfriend jeans look a little less casual.  Perfect for a spot of shopping and lunch.  I managed to pick up a few new bits for the house too.  My nan even treated me to a shiny new desk!  I can't wait to set up my own little office space to blog in.  Let me know if you'd like to see more interiors and house stuff here on the blog.  It's something I've got into a lot more and spend a lot of time browsing now we've bought our own house.  My latest discovery being JYSK, it's like a mini version of Ikea, I love it!

In other news, I have had to say goodbye to my iPhone. After a year and a half it is officially dead... yes, I may not have helped by dropping it then having the screen replaced to then drop it in the toilet... I have had nothing but bad luck with this phone and have decided that it's time to go.  After hearing such great things, I have decided to make the switch from Apple to Samsung.  My new phone arrived today and I can't wait to try out the camera on it, it looks amazing!

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