There is nothing like a bit of trauma in ones life to kick start you into doing something. It could be anything, but for me it has been losing weight and going to the gym. I am not obese but I have needed to lose a few pounds and just to generally feel fitter for a good while, and I am now well on my way.

I am not going to lie, I hate every single second – literally! But I do feel glad that I have done it once it is all over for another day! Unfortunately, the saying really is true – no pain, no gain!

My new motto via Chinook Country Chick

I have been doing a bit of gym wear shopping recently and I will admit – have got a bit carried away! So I am not the only one, I am going to share a few of my favourites with you!

Proskins

This first selection is from Proskins and are a must for any gym goer. The fabric is made up of cosmetic ingredients (including caffeine, aloe vera, vitamin E, retinol and ceramides) and each ingredient has “special properties that help you look and feel better, lose inches, soften your skin and reduce cellulite.”

1 – Proskins long sleeve top £55,  2 – Proskins Capri leggings £45,  3 – Proskins short sleeve top £29.95,  4 – Proskins shorts £35,  5 – Proskins leggings £34.96

Stella McCartney

Since designing the British Olympic athletes gear for London 2012, Stella McCartney has designed some other gorgeous stuff, more appropriate for us non Olympic athletes – available at Harrods online and in store! I am a big Stella fan anyway, so love that I can be trotting off to the gym dressed head to toe in one of my favourite designers

1 – Stella vest top £50,  2 – Stella Adidas trainers £49.95, 3 – Stella short leggings £44.95,  4 – Stella hooded top £55,  5 – Stella leggings £44.95

Nike

Nike is always a trusted favourite with me – it looks good and it does what it is supposed to do. I love the running dress they have out at the moment too (top left below) – very cool, although very short too!

1 – Running dress £45,  2 – Zip Top £58,  3 – Trainers £80,  4 – Vest top £30,  5 – Capri leggings £32

What do you think – does this make you want to go to the gym? Or go mad and buy lots of cool gym gear like me?! I love all of these and think a selection of each is the only way!

Have a fab Friday and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all. I am pleased to say it is Thursday already and therefore nearly the weekend – yay!

Like most girls I LOVE shoes and think a fabulous pair of shoes can not only make you feel great, but make the outfit too.

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You can never have too many pairs of shoes so I thought I would show you some of my favourites from Zalando today - shoes to make a statement - and I think I have picked something for every occasion!

Ladystar by Daniela Katzenberger – KAROLIN £60

Joules wellies £36.95

Vicini Tapeet Wedges £190 from £240

Guess Sandals £125

Apepazza ORCHIDEA Flip Flops £125 from £150

What do you think – which ones would you choose? I love the stripy wedges and with all this rain we are having I could do with a new pair of wellies! Pop over to the Zalando website to see more.

Have a lovely morning and I shall be back soon xx

I just wanted to say Happy Fourth of July to all of my lovely American readers – hope you all have a great day whatever you are doing. Would love to hear where you are and what you are up to, so please leave a comment and let me know.

Giddy Kipper via Not On The High Street

Just because this is an American celebration it does not officially mean that we can’t join them in some cake?! I love these stars and stripes cupcakes seen over on Babble – and you can make your own by checking out the recipe here.

Babble

So have a great day and I shall be back soon – oh, and if anyone makes these cupcakes please send me one! Thanks xx

Morning all. I cannot believe it is Friday already – where has this week gone?! Any nice plans for the weekend? Not sure if we are due some sun, but I sure hope so! I am working on a wedding (for my event planning business) in the Cotswold’s over the weekend, so a busy one for me.

I came across these yummy looking coconut almond bars over on Camille Styles blog and thought it would be rude not to share! Click here for the recipe and instructions.

Ooh, don’t they look tasty! I am so giving these a go – let me know how it goes for you.

Have a fab Friday and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all and I hope you are all enjoying this lovely long Queens Diamond Jubilee weekend?

I thought it would be only right to have a Royal special Too Cute this morning and what better than Royal British Bulldogs?!

Aaah – that really is too cute! I love their wrinkly little faces – hehe!

Have a great day today and I shall be back soon xx

Image via A Place To Love Dogs.

I think there lots of us having Jubilee parties over this super long weekend so I thought it would be nice to share a few party recipe ideas – Jubilee and British themed of course!

Cupcakes via Daily Mail

Gin cocktails via Gin Monkey

Nigel Slater recipes via Easy Living

Jubilee themed food via Sheerluxe

Union Jack cake via BBC Food

Jubilee cookies via Red Online

Yum – this post is making me hungry! I especially fancy those cupcakes and gin cocktails! Let me know if you have any recipe ideas worth sharing?

Have a lovely Sunday and I shall be back soon xx

Afternoon all. Not sure about you, but I am actually feeling quite patriotic at the moment, with the Queens Diamond Jubilee on its way this weekend, and the London Olympics fast approaching. In honour of the this I thought I would do a specially inspired eye candy post today.

This Eye Candy feature (now a blog category) is a collection of delightful photos for us all to swoon over – floral, Friday night, random, delightful and any others I think of along the way!

Violet Cottage

Jan Constantine

Pink Martinis & Pearls

Angel Vintage Home

M&S

PRCoUK

Love My Dress

Fabulous! Which is your favourite? I am loving the tights and would not mind a cheeky Jubilee cocktail either!

Have a great extra long weekend and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all and Happy Wednesday. Today I am looking at wowing with your ceremony decorations. The ceremony is what your wedding day is all about and in terms of decoration can often be overlooked – so I am going to show you a few ideas in terms of what can be done.

Belle The Magazine

Ruffled

Inside Weddings

Style Me Pretty

Inside Wedding

Inside Wedding

Victor Sizemore

Belle The Magazine

Belle The Magazine

Belle The Magazine

Oooh, so pretty – which is your favourite? Or do you have something even bigger and better in mind?!

Have a lovely morning and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all. This Make It Delightful feature is a collection of Tutorials and How To’s for those who fancy getting a bit crafty. It alternates every other Tuesday with Delightfully Clever.

Miu Miu Inspired Shoes

These sparkly Miu Miu inspired shoes (seen on Honestly… WTF) are fab! Learn how to make your own here.

What you need - shoes, sparkly embellishments, glue, brushes, glitter and tape.

Ink Blot Nails

I love these ink blot nails (seen on Love Maegan) – they almost look like silhouettes! Click here for instructions.

What you need - 2 different coloured nail varnishes, paper and scissors.

Bunny Jars

You know I love bunnies so I obviously love these jars, seen on Oh The Lovely Things. Please click here for instructions!

What you need - jars with lids, toy bunnies, spray paint and super glue.

What do you think of today’s Make It Delightful? I love them all – especially the shoes and the bunny jars.

If you have or can make something and would like to show the rest of us how, then please get in touch – I would love to hear from you.

Have a lovely morning and I shall be back soon xx

Morning all, how was your weekend? Not sure about you but we actually saw some sunshine over the weekend! It was great, but my wardrobe is all confused at the moment – months of rain, boring temperatures and the odd bit of sun – what is a girl to wear?!

Whilst I consider this question for a new blog post, lets have a bit of Monday morning cuteness in the meantime.

Hehe – anyone else feel like this today?! Well hopefully this bit of cuteness will help.

Have a lovely morning and I shall be back soon  xx

Image via Uber Comments.