This is not an outfit

It is cold today. It is beyond cold actually. So instead of taking outfit photos, I made some soup instead.

It was good.

Don't be mad

OK, so I have a confession to make.

I have officially abandoned my 30 books challenge. That doesn't mean I don't plan on reading the rest of the books on the list because I do want to, just in my own time. If I've learnt anything about myself this year it's that I don't do well in self-imposed challenges. And I don't like to speed-read.

Anyway, I finally realised that it definitely wasn't happening when I realised what I really wanted to read wasn't on my list, but I decided that that shouldn't stop me from reading. Because reading is fun, and I wanted it to stop feeling like a chore.

This is how I spent my morning.

This is such a lovely little book, perfect for this time of year (I've been wanting to read it since I picked it up in January), plus it's a really quick read. I'm already eyeing up what I want to read next on my bookshelf - it might even be one that was on my original 30 books list. We'll see.

Song of the Day: So Here We Are by Bloc Party

Currently reading: Letters From Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien

Woolly Hats and Stripey Tops

Finally managed to get outside! Although not for long as it is freezing and much nicer indoors at the moment. But anyway, if you live in the UK you'll probably have noticed the horrendous weather we've had over the last week or so. And apparently, the worst is yet to come. Joy.

Beanie hats are oh so useful for the days when you really should wash your hair but can't quite be bothered. Plus they make you look a bit more casual, even when you're wearing heels. These shorts are far too big for me now but I really wanted to wear these tights and boots and both the skirts I tried before landing on this ensemble just didn't look quite right. I'm in love with this top which is weird because I got it from Select and I never usually go in there. I saw it in the shop window and had to have it. Because it's stripey.

Hat: Dorothy Perkins

Top: Select

Shorts: Primark

Tights: H&M

Boots: Dorothy Perkins

Oh Christmas Tree...

I have had such a productive day. A big chunk of my Christmas shopping is done, I dusted and hoovered all of upstairs plus had a massive tidy of my room, and I put up some Christmas decorations in my room as well. Lots of other household chores have also been done, which considering it's only Monday is nothing short of a miracle.

Then, when I sat down feeling really smug because of how much I've got done, I remembered I have a blog. Which I neglected somewhat last week (sorry).

But hey, look what I bought in Sainsburys today!

It's a real mini Christmas tree! It came with the little decorations and I love it so much, plus it was a bargain at only £6! 

So yeah, I'm now well and truly in the Christmas spirit, plus my bedroom is now lovely and festive. I'm a happy girly. I'm even tempted to do a bit of Christmas wrapping later. Or is it still too early to do that?

Song of the Day: Give Me Love by Ed Sheeran. Sigh. He sings to my soul.

Sorry

The weather has been ridiculous. Please bear with me!

Happy Weekends

I had such a good weekend. I didn't do a great deal, but when you work every weekend, the occasional ones you do get off are appreciated that much more. On Saturday I just did a bit of shopping, played some video games and then watched Harry Potter movies 3-5. On Sunday I was taken out to a local pub for a lovely Sunday lunch followed by a couple of drinks in front of the fireplace. Then more video games and the rest of the Harry Potter movies to round off my weekend. So good. 

Anyway, after a clear and sunny (albeit incredibly cold) weekend, it's now grey and windy and raining and pretty horrible to be honest, so I'm definitely feeling the Monday blues. Oh well, nothing a bit of Christmas shopping won't fix. I haven't seen all that much in the actual shops so I think this year most of my shopping will be done online. I'm excited to get sorted, I love buying people presents.

Song of the Day: Shuffle by Bombay Bicycle Club

Photo Friday

Here's to me remembering to post on all the right days this week. Go me.

I only had one tea-bag left so decided to have a hot chocolate this morning instead, it was amazing. I always feel like you're not supposed to have hot chocolate in the morning, it seems a bit indulgent. But I wanted to hang on to my last tea-bag - my emergency tea-bag, if you will - and I wasn't in the mood for coffee. Then I decided to hell with it, I'm having a hot chocolate.

Also, I think my Christmas magazine collection is starting to get out of hand, what do you think?

Song of the Day: Pictures by Sia