It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...Spring!

I have one question to ask you...how on earth is it 10 days into March already?! It feels like yesterday that it was Christmas. I actually can't believe how fast this year is going, and I know I say that a lot just like every other person and their dog living in this world but seriously, WHUT?! Since it is March this means we are nearly approaching my fav month of the year which is Summer! However, Spring comes first and not only does it get me really excited for Summer but love every little bit of Spring itself.

Here's why:

1. Sunny weather. Even though it is hard to believe in a country like England, this had to come top of my list. As soon as the sun comes out it instantly puts me in a good mood and always makes me want to go to the beach for some reason.

2. Lighter nights. there's nothing better than walking home from uni at 6 on a Thursday evening when the sun is setting. Although I love winter, it gets to a point where I crave lighter nights. It makes the day feel much longer!

3. Pastel colours. Oh my days my favourite type of colours. You get to that stage where you're done with wearing burgundy's and purple shades and want to use colour. I love everything pastel; my nails, my clothes, my bags...you name it.

4. No big coats. I've been saying this to myself for a while now as well as telling many people, but I can't be bothered to wear big, thick coats anymore. I want to be able to go out in a thin coat or just a little jumper please?!

5. Double figures. And by this I mean temperature. I love it when it's hot. I actually think I prefer being hot than cold and when the sun's out it's even more perfect.

6. Bare legs. You'll be thinking 'what are you on about?!' But, I love the feeling of going out in a dress or skirt and not have to wear tights. Although this may not happen just yet (thanks England), there'll always be an occasional cheeky leg reveal...

7. Flowers. This may make me sound a bit grannyish, but I love it when the flowers blossom and the leaves fill the trees. Hahaha why am I laughing at myself, I'm actually being serious!

8. Sitting in the garden. This is one of my favourite things to do ever. I love spending the day in our back garden, blogging, listening to music and just watching the world go by.

9. Eating outside. I love being able to go outside and enjoy my breakfast and cup of tea in the morning sun or even sitting out in restaurants and cafes to eat whilst enjoying the sun.

10. Driving with the windows down. There's nothing better than going on a drive with the windows open, music turned up and the sun shining. 

11. Sunglasses. Finally a girl can get her sunnies on!

12. The excitement of Summer. Knowing that Summer is only a few months away just makes me love Spring even more. *Does excited/weird dance sitting on my chair.*

Charlotte xxx

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Printed Sweaters || Spring Trends 2014

Spring Trends || Printed Sweaters with River Island, Monki, Mango

Modern prints are very popular at them moment and there are many versions around the shops. Printed sweaters are a staple item of this Spring and they are pretty practical for your wardrobe. By wearing them with jeans, shorts or skirts, you can create a casual everyday look or even dress it up a little. Also, by wearing a collared shirt underneath, it would make a cute preppy look. I've gathered some of my favourites that I've seen whilst doing a cheeky spot of online shopping!

Grey 'New York Glam' - Mango - £19.99
Pink 'London, New York, Paris, Milan' - Topshop - £24.99
Mint 'Kiss Me' - Topshop - £29.99
White 'Get Into It' - Monki - £20.00
Navy 'Paris de France' - River Island - £25.00
Grey 'Coca Cola' - New Look - £19.99

Charlotte xxx

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Boyfriend Coats || Spring Trends 2014

Boyfriend Coats - Spring Trends with Glamorous, Missguided, New Look

Since spring is coming up, and I say coming, it feels like it's still winter out there. Anyway, the weather is still freezing cold and a coat is an essential in every girl's wardrobe. Boyfriend coats are a big trend at the moment, whether they're pastels, bright or just neutral. I thought I'd put a little collection of these coats which I found online that I quite like (and really want!). Some are more affordable than others but overall they're a must for spring! The boyfriend fit makes it a lot larger than usual but the colours and styles create a casual look into a more chic one.

Mint Green Textured Swing Coat - Topshop - £89.00

Pink Wool Boyfriend Coat - Miss Selfridge - £55.30 (30% off)

Black Textured Double Pocket Boyfriend Coat - New Look - £34.99

Light Grey Boyfriend Coat - Mango - £79.00

Burgundy Woolly Boyfriend Coat - Glamorous - £78.00

Hether Textured Tailored Boyfriend Coat In Baby Blue - Missguided - £54.99

Charlotte xxx

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My Top 4 Spring Lipsticks

Hello lovely viewers!

As spring has eventually met up with us I thought it would be time to start ditching the chunky jumpers, warm coats and winter colours and enter the world of pastels, dresses and sunny weather! However, I do live in the UK so entering the world of sunny weather is a rare occasion. Today, I'm starting to feel a lot more summery because surprisingly, the sun is out but it's still freezing which is a huge downside. If only it was warmer then this weather would be perfect and I could be outside in the garden writing this blog post rather than inside the house.

Anyway, moving on. I thought I'd share with you all my 4 favourite lipsticks at the moment for spring. Now, I'm a pastel kinda girl and I'm very unlikely to be seen with any vibrant colour on my lips. However, lately, I've started to relax a bit and actually wear other colours rather than pink or nude. Go Charlotte! The group of lipsticks that I have chosen contains MAC Vegas Volt, Rimmel Lasting Finish in Pink Blush, MAC Creme Cup and MAC Hue. As you can see most of them are MAC lipsticks, but, I love MAC lipsticks and you can't go wrong with them; they smell great, feel great and look great!

From left to right: Vegas Volt, Pink Blush, Creme Cup and Hue.

From left to right: Vegas Volt, Pink Blush, Creme Cup and Hue.

MAC Vegas Volt: I bought this just after Christmas and I wore it quite a bit around New Year. I love this colour and although I have never been a red lipstick girl, I fell in love with the colour of this lipstick as soon as I applied it. It is more of a coral colour rather than a strong red and it will look great in the sun, especially with a tan. Check out my full review on this product on my blog!

Rimmel Lasting Finish in Pink Blush: I love this lipstick. I wasn't intending to buy it but there was a 3 for 2 offer on in Superdrug and well, you know what it's like girls, when there's on offer like that on it would be too rude to just ignore it...So I bought this lipstick, not really knowing anything about it and what it was going to be like. It is a bright pink colour, very pigmented and lasts a long time. I wore this to a 4 hour shift at work and it was still the same after my shift to what it was before. Ahhh I do like a good long lasting lipstick. I'm going to do a full review on this product at a later date to tell you all more about it but honestly, I would highly recommend this lipstick. I will definitely have to try some other colours from the range!

MAC Creme Cup: I bought this lipstick alongside Vegas Volt at Christmas. It's from the cremesheen collection which is a moisturising lipstick range from MAC. It is a pastel pink colour and has a slight shine to it. It is so long lasting and smells and tastes amazing! I always find this is the case with MAC lipsticks, as well as being long lasting and super pigmented, they smell and taste like vanilla. Extra brownie points right there! This colour goes together great with a smokey eye. I always find that it's best to match a lighter shade on your lips with a statement eye. This colour is great for spring and will last into summer too!

MAC Hue: I have only recently bought this product and when I saw it I liked the fact that it wasn't a bright pink or pastel like I would normally go to, but rather a soft pinky nude, if you get me. This lipstick is matte and again, long lasting. Like Creme Cup, it goes well with a smoky eye as it doesn't look too full on and is quite a natural coloured lipstick. It is definitely part of my everyday look as it is quite a subtle colour but still contributes a lot to the look.

So there you have it, my top 4 spring lipsticks. I really hope it starts to get warmer soon, I'm sick of wearing coats. I'd rather just walk out in a summer dress, sandals and sunglasses...is that too much to ask for?!

Hope you all have a great day and speak soon!

Charlotte xxx