Old McDonald had a farm...

Hello my loves,

Another glorious day filled with sunshine! My boyfriend and I decided to pack off my niece and his little brother and sister to a farm and spend the day feeding animals and basking in the sun. When I was much smaller I would always go to a farm for lambing season, it's so special! It was one of those family days that you will just treasure forever. I took a gazillion pictures like normal, so I've collaged some together so it's a bit easier on the eye lol! It's still going to pretty picture heavy so I'll keep my babbling to a minimum :)

The piglets really got me <3 they were so sweet! Although the lambs and their mothers were the most precious thing to see, lol. Unfortunately we didn't get to see any lambs enter the world, but we were able to bottle feed the orphans! I'm a big kid at heart and I'm not afraid to show it, as these photo's are evidence ;) I think I'll make a great mummy one day but for right now I'll just be a good auntie :)

We got some delicious marshmallow cookies and fudge from the farm shop and we nommed them in the car on the way home. I've just realised how cheesy and soppy this post is! I always promised my dad that when I win the lottery I'll get him a farm... and even though I don't think I could ever prize myself away from the city hustle and bustle, I could get used to this!

How was your Sunday?

NATALIESLOVEx

Beautiful Weekend

Hello ladies,

England was blessed with the sun this weekend! It's really got me in the mood for summer, it just can't roll around any sooner, you with me? So in true British style, everyone was out and about strolling around in just shorts and a t-shirt... the sun was out, but the temperature still left us with goosebumps. That's how us Brits roll ;) On Saturday me and Dean went out for a bit of lunch/dinner and a stroll at a place called The Marina. It's kind of like a harbour alongside parades of shops, restaurants, flats and a casino, cinema and bowlplex. It's one of my favourite places to go in Brighton :)

I took some photo's because the weather was just so gorgeous and I couldn't pass the opportunity to snap some of the boats and waterside flats. Me and the boy were actually talking and we'd really like to try and rent one of these flats when we eventually move in with one another. How awesome would it be to live here? I shall leave you with some pictures...

Also popped in a photo of the Royal Pavilion that I took from the car on the way home, it's so pretty and makes me draw a deep breath every time I see it. If you've never visited Brighton before, I really recommend it. But then again I'm a tad bit biased ;) I adore Brighton and couldn't see myself living anywhere else!

Did you take advantage of the sun? Are you in the mood for summer or are you hoping for a long winter?

NATALIESLOVEX

Waaaasted

Hello lovelies,

Nope it's not me that's wasted, it's my cat! No not really, but she is definitely enjoying some catnip right about now. I was really sceptical about catnip at first and thought it must actually do some kind of damage - a google search later and I felt content lol. Peanut absolutely loves it, she loves rubbing her face on it and sticking her legs in the air. I really could not resist showing these photo's, they make me go gooey inside!

It's the cutest thing watching her! What cute things do your animals do?
natalieslovex

Weekend in London

Hey everyone,

So if you didn't know... my boyfriend and I spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday in London. I've been to London a bunch of times and I love it there - I could never get bored of it and all the touristy sights still impress me! So of course, I lugged my boyfriend around London and did lots of walking (I lost 2lbs even though I ate crap!) and seeing everything. Walks through Hyde Park, St James' Park, Buckingham Palace, Nelson's Column, London Eye, River Thames Cruise, Arsenal match and the Aquarium. We stayed in the Hilton Hotel in Green Park and had the most amazing weekend. All in all I took 503 photo's! But I've managed to narrow them down ;) and thought I would share some picture's with you guys. This is going to be a picture heavy post... so be warned!

If you want to see the pictures enlarged, just click on them. I didn't want to flood you with millions and millions of photo's so I just stuck them all on paint to make it easier on the eye, lol! Hope you all had great weekends... are there any places which you could never get bored of?

natalieslovex

Valentine's

Hello my lovelies,

And a very happy valentine's to all of you! I'm not really a big fan of Valentine's... I just don't think you should do something special for your loved one just because its Feb 14th, but it's a good excuse to go out with your boyf/girlf or for the singletons to get dressed up for a night on the town or to be happy that they're not feeling the pressure! Me and Dean just went to the cinema, no biggie. We saw the new Simon Pegg film 'Paul' and honestly? It was freakin' amazing. It's a funny and unpredictable film right from the get go. I definitely recommend going to see it, I was not expecting to like it (I let the boy pick) but it was really enjoyable.

I'm very lucky that my boyfriend is actually a florist, so I'm sometimes quite spoilt and given flowers. But these Valentine's flowers were beaaaaaaautiful! White and red roses with lillies, he did good! And just for the cute factor that every Valentine's post needs - the card I got him...

I will put up some photo's from my weekend away in London up as soon as possible... but I actually took a total of 503, seems like I got a bit snap happy, haha. It's hard to pick my favourites, I'll get there! And it will probably be in 2 separate posts because I don't want to flood you with a very picture heavy post.

natalieslovex

That Sunday feeling

Hello beautifuls!

I had an absolutely amazing time in London, definitely an unforgettable trip... there is a pictures post awaiting but I got back about 2 hours ago and I'm exhausted, it's been a busy weekend lol, so it's a bit of a chilled post tonight. Now I think we all agree... Sundays (evenings in particular) are not the greatest, you get that 'Sunday feeling' of eurghh work/school/college/uni tomorrow... you know what I'm talking about right? But Sunday nights, I always enjoy getting into bed. It's that feeling of fresh sheets, washed hair, new pyjamas - makes me feel all cosy! Someone else that loves Sunday nights is actually my hamster, lmao! I always clean his cage on a Sunday and when I put him back in he goes berserk running around in his fresh sawdust. I couldn't resist showing you these cuuuuute photo's...

In this post here I introduced this cute little Chinese dwarf hamster as 'Cesc' buuuuut I didn't feel like it suited him, so since then he has somehow been renamed as 'ping ping' don't ask how, because I don't even know? I was keeping him at my boyfriends flat, but he had to move and couldn't keep him :( So now he lives with me, and my cat. Yeah, that's not a great situation lol, Peanut just sits in the same room all the time. We have to shut her out at night though... otherwise ping ping could end up a gonner!

natalieslovex

Indulgence

Hello lovelies,

I've been super good on my diet, I don't actually think I've deviated or eaten something bad since I started - very proud! Lol. So today I thought I'd give myself a little treat and popped into Sainsburys to pick up some cookie mix... I've been having the urge for them lately. And from a freshly baked cookie I made my snack... if you're gonna be naughty, at least do it in style right?

Double chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter spread on top with some chopped banana. A bit of nutella would've really made this heaven, but meh we don't have any :( I've had trouble selling this idea to the fam... but it was honestly delicious. And now I'm back to salad...

On Friday me and the boy are going to be going up to London for a nice weekend away. I'm really looking forward to it! One of my sister's veryyyy kindly bought  us Arsenal tickets for the Saturday as our Christmas present, but other than that we're just gonna go with the flow. London eye will probably get a visit, as will the museums. But do you know what's on my mind? Oxford street <3 Of course... expect a post full of pictures ;)
Hope you've all had a great start to the week.
natalieslovex

I got inked!

Hello ladies,

I've always wanted a tattoo... since I can remember, so on Wednesday I took the leap and went and got inked! I thought I'd just share a little photo of what I had done :)

So it's the word 'embrace' along the side of my right foot. The reason I got this particular word is  because it pretty much represents how I feel about life... embrace every single second, and don't ever take it for granted because it could be gone in a second. I didn't want a very big tattoo, and it's pretty easy to hide if need be. I'm so pleased with it and I already want another one!

Looooads of people have already been asking me 'did it hurt' and it's a really hard feeling to describe... it isn't painful as such...it's bearable but it does feel like a hot scratch and is more of an irritating feeling. If you're considering a tattoo but are scared of the pain... honestly, go for it! If you're anything like me you're expecting some excruciating pain that you just can't sit through, but is much less painful then you think it's going to be!

Hope you're all having a wonderful week, and enjoy your weekend!

natalieslovex

Birthday...

Hello loves,

So yesterday was my 18th and you all sent fab birthday messages so thanks a lot for that :) I thought I'd just share a few bits and bobs with you :)

My favourite birthday card, from who else but... my Dad! Love my Dad, he's like my absolute best friend and we share exactly the same personality, we're like 2 peas in a pod! I definitely intend to live my 'adult' life according to this card!

The boyf, really, really spoilt me and I was totally not expecting it. He got me this beautiful Armani watch, it's a little too big because my wrists are unbelievably small so I'm going to have to wait until it's adjusted before I can wear it :(

My usual blue bubblegum soda... but with some Malibu as it was my 18th! Lol. And... the massive and as you can see, MASSIVE burger. Yes I did manage to consume the whole entire tower!

And of course, no 18th is complete without a bottle of champers!

I have a family meal scheduled for a week on Saturday, and on Friday it's also one of my friend's 18th's so that night will be spent with a few cocktails and scrummy food. Love you all!

natalieslovex

Grinning from ear to ear!

Hello ladies,

I love sharing little events that make me extremely happy with you guys... I suppose I use this as a journal/diary type thing sometimes, there's more to us beauty bloggers than lipsticks and blush! Anyways, as most of you know (I think) I had braces. I had them on from September 2009 until today! YUP :D I got my braces off, and it is literally the best feeling in the world. I was really self conscious about my teeth beforehand, but now I can't stop smiling. If you're toying with the idea of getting braces but are worried about the pain or don't like the way they look... honestly, it is so worth it.

I thought I would do a before/during/after, because you know... I'm loving it right now ;) Before I got my braces, as I said - super self conscious, so it was actually really hard trying to find a photo with my old teeth. So this was all I got...

I scribbled out my best friend's face, lol because I really don't think she'd appreciate me putting this photo out there haha. As you can see my main problem were the gaps *thanks mum* and yes, this is literally the only photo I can find and it doesn't really show it very well but meh.

This time I covered my niece's face - why do I spend time with people who are constantly making stupid faces?!?! A lot of people have trouble with wearing braces, thinking they're ugly and whatnot. But I really didn't mind them one bit, I kind of knew the end result would so be worth it. Also - it's not so much of a 'pain' it's just an ache, which doesn't last that long at all so don't be put off!

The braces are gone and finally I feel happy showing my teeth! The feeling when you get them taken off is <3!!
natalieslovex

Snow days (L)

Hello lovelies,

Sorry I've been a bit MIA I've been making the most of these snow days... plenty of walks in it, and also helped my friend Kelly out down at her stables - most exhausting and cold experience of my life lol. But I've also been making sure I get plenty of revision done and I have A2 and AS resit exams in January, which are basically the most important exams of my life as of yet. So anyway, I thought it was only right that I shared some of my pictures of the snow.... hope you don't mind!

Do you have a love/hate relationship with the snow... or just hate/hate?
natalieslovex