What's new with you?

I went to my friends 31st Birthday on Saturday. Had a great time, all the girls from work came out and this is what I wore. I went for simple smudged black liner with individual lashes and messy backcombed hair. My outfit is all from New Look and its all pretty new. 

I bought Glamour today. I have bought a magazine in ages! Not since my Elle Subscription ran out in December. In this month's issue (April 2012) you get a free full size Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment or Styling Cream. Worth a look?

I've got so much work on at the moment. I'm a little stressed, but it's all worth it right? I'm so glad I chose to do a degree with the Open University. Thank you to everyone who recommended it to me. Best decision I've ever made! 

Also three good things:

• I tried on Size 10 jeans in New Look and they are slightly loose.
• I've bought a new point and shoot camera to film videos for my Youtube Channel. I might also start doing vlogs if you guys want to see that?
• My friends booked me to do another friends wedding makeup next year. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do more event makeup, its basically getting paid to do my hobby.

Hope you are all well,

Onna


P.S Don't worry the picture of my Open University work is only a photo of the set question and my books, not my answer :) 

Blogs I love.

First up Jennifer from Jennifer Rosellen. She's been getting back into blogging recently which makes me very happy, she does a great mix of fashion and beauty and she's created an amazing "Internships" page on her blog with an up-to-date list of all current media internships. Go check it out if your on the hunt for work experience. Also today happens to be her 23rd Birthday so pop-over to her blog and wish her a Happy Birthday.

Next up is Lily from What I Heart Today. I love this girls style and the aesthetics of her blog. I've only found her blog very recently but so far, I love it. 

Thirdly, Jessica from J Fashion and Beauty. I really like her nails posts, her style is amazing and she make's great OOTD videos on youtube.  

Last but not least, the blog picked from all the twitter links I relieved and that is Kat from Jemima and Ted. I love her photographs, I think well taken photos are one of the first things I look for in a blog. She also has such a cute blog in general and great style. I'd definitely recommend you go follow her. 


Lots more blogs I love. posts to come. 


Much Love
Onna x

FOTD: A New Year Giveaway, Best Friends & Dominos Pizza

It's a new year and hopefully a new start. I know everyone makes resolutions at this time of year but after a very bad month I'm in need of a change. I've been wanting to get this post up for ages but I've have technical problems, family problems, guy problems, work problems. It all went a bit wrong in December if I'm honest. Here's to a fresh start and a year full of blogging, video making, laughs and happiness. 

Just a quick outfit for you. Sorry my bras showing in the OOTD, was just the flash I promise. This coat is from New Look and its definitely a love it or absolutely HATE IT kind of piece. Personally I love it, its so warm and snug and I don't care what anyone thinks, because I'm going to keep wearing it. In case you were wondering the apple pendant is from accessorize. 

This is me and one of my best friends Keara on a night out at Christmas. I'm loving wearing my hair curly at the moment and I've actually got a bit of fake tan on in this picture, so I don't look so hideously white. 

She came round for a girly sleepover about a month ago and it was so much fun. We put on face masks, watched chick flicks and stuffed our face with dominos. We had one of the meal deal pizza offers and it was amazing. Dominos is the kind of food that, even when I'm full I keep eating because it tastes so good! In fact I'm really hungry as I write this and am meant to be starting a January Diet! P.S Sorry about the stock photo, my pizza pictures got deleted off my computer then my phone got nicked :S 

Lastly I just wanted to say hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and Happy & Safe New Years. Just to spread the Christmas joy I thought I'd do a quick giveaway of the Barry M Vivid Purple Nail Polish. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and live in the UK. Simples. 

Yum Yum

I <3 Cupcakes

Made these for everyone at work! 

xxx

VOGUE Fashion's Night Out 2011

So next week is Vogue Fashion's Night Out... I first heard about the event, or shopping experience on twitter last year but was too busy to go and London is so far away for a little country girl like myself :) Literally by coincidence, this year I shall be in London all weekend to visit a friend so I have decided to go up a day early to see what all the fuss is about. Now, if like myself earlier self, are not quite sure what these frivolities include I shall explain...


Think of VFNO as a late night shopping experience, combined with celebrities, models, champagne and cocktails, nibbles, competitions and goody bags. The best part is, because you are essentially there to make the stores money, entry is free and does not require a ticket (bar a few exceptions like some PR parties.

I would seriously recommend coming along to take in the great atmosphere, find some bargains (most shops are offering around 20% discount on the night)and meet to lovely people, including lots of gorgeous beauty and fashion bloggers! It takes place on Thursday 9th September in and around Soho, mainly of Oxford and Regents street I think. 


I shall provide links for all the information you require and I hope to see some of your there. If you have an iPhone I recommend downloading the VFNO App to help find your way around. If you do intend to go please let me know so I can say hello! I shall be tweeting prior to, and throughout the evening to let you know where I am heading. I shall also vlog and blog the event for anyone who is curious, now I just need to decide what to wear...

www.fashions-night-out.vogue.co.uk

Vogue Article

Sarah's Guide to VFNO

P.S Apologies for the website pictures, I'm recovering from having my wisdom teeth removed and I'm not feeling up to getting the camera out, sorry!


Much Love,
Onna

Blogs I love.

Zara at Mouldy Fruit...

She's so gorgeous and exotic but what I like most about her blog is her pretty photos which are always in her 'own style'. She has a great variety of posts and is just a lovely girl. Follow her on twitter @MouldyFruit


Lisa at GoldenGlow...

A recent blogging discovery, I love her simple, clean layout and again (its gets my every time) pretty pictures. I also really enjoyed her latest post on her 'Mummy Makeover' as I'm always giving my mum makeovers! Follow her on twitter @GoldenGloww


Grace at Glitter and Carousels...

I really love the general 'ambiance' of Grace's blog. I know thats a weird thing to say but I hope you all know what I mean. I adore her gorgeous, long, blonde hair and she has a great mix of beauty and personal posts on her blog. You really get to know her through her blog which is nice :) Follow her on twitter @Glitzcarousels


Holly at GoodGollyMsHollie...

I first saw this girl on youtube, and as I said on twitter she instantly reminded me of SWalkerMakeup so I knew I was going to like her. Then I found out she has a blog and immediately followed it! She's young, fun and has great taste. Follow her on twitter @GollyMsHollie


Laura at The Beauty Spark

As with my last "Blogs I love." post I tweeted asking bloggers to send me links. Laura was the first person to respond, but she's on here because I was reading a post by her the other day and I love her layout. Its so fresh and simple and thats how I love my blogs. She also seems lovely and genuine which is a bonus! Follow her on twitter @TheBeautySpark

More Blogs I Love next month :) 

Onna x

Tag: The A-Z of Me

I saw this tag floating around on Louise's blog so thought I'd go ahead and do it since I never normally do tag's...

Age: 19 (20 in August FML)
Bed Size: Double
Chores you hate: I love doing chores while whacking on radio 1 and singing along! Although doing the bathroom is never fun.
Dogs: Nope I'm allergic, although I have cats and I'm allergic to them too
Essential Start to your day: Cup of tea with marmite on toast :)
Favourite Colour: Purple
Gold or Silver: Silver
Height: 5"7
Instruments I play: NONE Although there's a drum kit upstairs I like to play!
Job Title: Sales Assistant/Student (I guess?)
Kids: BLURGH I'm sorry to be rude but I don't like kids, I'm terrified of them!
Live: Cornwall
Mum's Name: Anette
Pet Peeve: Idiots (Definition: Anyone with an IQ less than 25)
Quote from a Movie: "The America Girls, they are like this: Bonjour! Bonjour! Bonjour! Oh My God!" Mary-Kate and Ashley, Passport to Paris. Hell Yeah!
Right or Left handed: Left

Siblings: Two Brothers: Alfie:22 Oliver:14
Time you wake up: About 9/10 or if I have work, an hour before I need to be there:)
Underwear: Does that mean whats my fav?? French Knickers, the curvy girls friend!
Vegetables you dislike: Mushrooms!!!!
What makes you run late: Lack of sleep
X-Rays you've had done: Teeth and Thumb

Yummy food you make: Pizza, Chicken pie & Chicken Tagine 
Zoo Animals: Monkeys and Tigers

Hope you enjoyed! I Tag you all! Feel free to link below if you do this tag. 

Much Love, Onna x

Blogs I Love.

Another installment of my favourite bloggers. Click here to see the previous "Blogs I love." Post.

Michelle @ Daisy Butter

This girl is such an adorable, lovely person. I really like her 'ways to wear...' posts; she has a great wearable style and I love the way she writes.

Abby @ Abbzzw

I have to put Abby in here, she is my closest blogging friend and we always have such a giggle. My favourite part of her blog is her outfit posts, espcially this one! Absolutely gorgeous! 

Beth @ Tiny Baby Teef

Gorgeous. Lovely. Amazing Taste.

This girl deserves a million more followers!
What more can I say?

Zoe @ Schoee

Such a classic blog, and I'm sure you ALL follow her, but Zoe's blog will always be one of my favourites. So glad she is doing youtube videos again!

Finally one from Twitter...

Ella @ Ella Masters

Such a quirky, cute little blog that caught my attension as soon as I tweeted asking people to send links. Also she went to Falmouth Uni which makes me love her more, its close to where I live and I've just applied there.

I'll do another 'Blogs I love.' post next month and I'll ask for people to tweet me there links again, so people who want to get there blogs more 'out there' can :) 

Not that I think I have some huge blog or anything but every little helps right?

Onna x

Witch Life Balance Event

I went to the Witch 'Life Balance' Event last Saturday and it was so much fun. It took place right in the centre of London, a little far away from my house, so I treked up to Abby's flat in Plymouth the night before. After a 6am start we hopped onto a rather busy train. Somehow, we not only made it into London on time, but found our way through the Underground. We met Steph and Emma and headed to the 1000Heads HQ. Phew! Who knew I had some sort of inbuilt sat nav :P

Champagne on arrival was much appriciated & I think name nags should be required at all blog events, I am rubbish with names and I was worried I would call people by their URL's! Thank god for those!

It was so lovely to meet all the bloggers and everyone at Witch were so generous! There was more food in one room than I eat in a year and so many fun activities, some naughty some nice :) I particularly enjoyed getting my nails and makeup done, and having a one-on-one chat with the Witch Makeup Artist. She gave me some great application tips to help my makeup stay in place! For links to all the bloggers who attended click here and scroll down to "Blogger Photos". Thank you Witch for running this event, to see all the official pictures click here...

Me and Steph, who is sporting a rather sexy hat, after some lovely Burlesque Dancing.

Lucy & myself attempting a bit of Burlesque dancing, not embarassing at all!

Abby... drinking :P

Abby, Steph & Half of Me :)

Me getting my makeup done by the lovely makeup artist!

The tinted moisturer swatch :)

A polaroid picture of Abby, Steph and Myself taken by Holly at the event - I sneakily stole this from Steph's blog so all credit to her :)

Thanks again Witch... I shalll review a couple of my favourite products soon!

Onna x

Cardiff Here I Come!

Afternoon all! 

Firstly just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who wished me well in my last post, or on twitter. Feeling so much better and hope to never go to hospital ever again! EVER! *touch wood*

I'm so over being pale, as you can see in the above picture, I am very white! I embraced this during December and January but now I'm over it and I'm ready for fake tan and sunshine!

I seriously need to dye my hair and I want something more summery and soft, thinking of something like this...

You Like?? Obviously I wont look like her, and might take a few dying jobs to get that light!

Found this picture Here :)

I have a very busy month ahead of me with coursework and travelling so I hope I can keep up with my diet and blogging! Yes I've been a bad beauty blogger recently, I'm sorry! I'm very excited to go to Cardiff to see my best friend, Rachel next weekend - I promise to take lots fo piccies for my blog! The weekend after that I have a uni interview in Southampton so I shall be perusing the shops over there and I might get to meet the lovely Michelle YAY! On another positive note I'm about 12lbs away from my target weight! It's taken bloody ages but I'm getting there! WOOP WOOP

Hope you've all have a lovely weekend... more blogging to come - I PROMISE!

Lots of Love,

Onna

x