tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52330707615148948202024-03-14T09:04:38.645-07:00THE TEAPOT BLOGBeauty | Fashion | Lifestyle | BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-22940222717684130902013-02-01T04:12:00.001-08:002013-02-01T04:13:09.429-08:00My New Trusty Black Ankle Boots<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some of you may have read
my <a href="http://theteapotblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/my-christmas-wishlist.html">Christmas wishlist post </a>where I lusted over a beautiful pair of Topshop
Chelsea boots. Safe to say, they were definitely out of my price range at a
whopping £80 so I stuck to mooning over them online to cheer myself up on
particularly bad days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">HOWEVER, last week I
invested in a <u>new pair of boots</u> that happen to be almost exactly the
same (minus the elasticy bit on the side) for a fraction of the price. I have
fallen into ankle boot love and they have seriously improved my life (no joke). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After my favourite brown boots died a sorrowful death in the snow, I had to pop
into town for an emergency shoe buy and came across these beauties in Dorothy
Perkins. They were on sale for £20 (YES) and have a teeny tiny heel that make a
really satisfying clicking sound on the pavement so pretty much a win in every
respect. The only downside is that they’re made of a suede like material which
means they scuff quite easily, which for me is an issue as I walk like a
ridiculous person and manage to scuff shoes in places they shouldn't be
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these with <i>everything</i>. You really
can’t go wrong with a pair of black ankle boots, can you?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-34130349567933861742013-01-31T11:30:00.000-08:002013-01-31T11:30:41.317-08:00RECIPE: Baked Salmon with Lemon & Garlic. <h2>
A healthy low-carb lunch recipe...</h2>
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This recipe is fast, easy and <i>ridiculously</i> healthy so if you're feeling peckish, pop this bad boy in the oven and treat yourself to a salmon filled parcel of deliciousness <u>without the guilt.</u></div>
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Two salmon fillets.<br />
One lemon (sliced, plus juice)<br />
Chilli (fresh, paste or dried).<br />
Dill (fresh or dried).<br />
A clove of garlice (or two if you are a garlic fan!)<br />
Three-four spring onions (chopped).<br />
Salt & Pepper to season.<br />
Salad leaves.<br />
Tin foil & baking tray.</div>
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Then, smear your chilli and garlic onto the salmon fillets, top with chopped spring onions and season with dill, salt and pepper. Drizzle a bit of lemon juice onto the fillets and then wrap the tin foil to create a parcel. Pop the parcel into the oven for around 20 minutes.</div>
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While the salmon is cooking away, put a big pile of salad leaves on a plate and dress with whatever dressing you like! I put a bit of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice on mine, but any low fat, tangy dressing would work perfectly. Once the salmon is cooked through and flaky, lay the fillets on the salad leaves and munch away! B<span class="Latn" lang="en" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;" xml:lang="en"><span style="font-family: inherit;">on appétit!</span></span></div>
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Let me know in the comments if you've given this recipe a go or if you have any other delicious healthy recipes to share. Excuse the lack of pictures, I was so hungry when I made this that I ate it as soon as it came out of the oven, without a thought for taking some blog-friendly snaps!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-26600387049060441832013-01-29T17:45:00.000-08:002013-01-29T17:45:50.957-08:00Three Fashion Faux Pas that Became Fashion Forward.<br />
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front of the fash pack or (like me) lurking somewhere at the back, we all know
that fashion goes in circles. Many of our favourite trends and designs are
drawn from previous eras and while they’re updated and modernised, the
inspiration is pretty much clearly there. Many of us are now rocking styles
that were made famous in decades gone by and our obsession with our stylish
ancestors shows no sign of stopping. With vintage boutiques popping up here,
there and well…everywhere, our love affair with bygone fashion definitely seems
here to stay. Before you start throwing salty language my way, I’m 100% not
knocking vintage fashion but it </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">is</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">
fun to look back at </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>terrible</u></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>
</u>ideas (or so they seemed) that have transformed into fashion forward and
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<u>Bum Bags</u></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Convinient? Yes. Safe?
Check. Cool? Absolutely not. I’m willing to bet that those poor souls who
suffered needlessly through the bum bag era thanked their lucky stars that this
trend came to an end </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For some unknown reason,
bum bags re-reared their ugly heads a few years ago. Suddenly celebrities from Rihanna
to Pixie Lott were donning their low-slung body bags and people actually </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">liked</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> it. You may have noticed from my
tone that </span>I've<span style="font-family: inherit;"> yet to be convinced. Nevertheless, the bum bag became a big
fashion trend again in 2009, marginally improved by stylish fabric and studs. Perhaps they
might still have a place at festivals or in areas with a particularly high
mugging rate, but I still think they should stay far, far away in the 1990s. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: inherit;">MC Hammer Pants.</span></u></div>
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Hammer pants were made popular by the 1980s rapper, Stanley Burrell (aka MC Hammer, fools) and apparently, the saggy crotch and fitted ankle made them perfect for hip hop dancing. They also made them perfect for looking like an absolute troll. </div>
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However, the bulging nappy look returned to us 21st Century fashionistas and harem pants became the hot new trouser silhouette in 2009. And they're still with us in 2013, <a href="http://asos%2Ccom/">ASOS</a> and other retailers continue to feed our dropped crotch trouser need. I admit, I was skeptical of harem trousers at the beginning but they have slowly grown on me. They are just so frickin' comfy. </div>
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These impossibly short shorts were made famous in the 1970s show The Dukes of Hazzard. While Catherine Bach looked <u>hot</u> in her denim cutoffs, not many people could pull off the teeny tiny shorts. It is said that Catherine had to wear nude tights so that she didn't expose too much of herself while filming, so you get the danger of donning a pair of daisy dukes.</div>
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I'm not entirely sure that short shorts ever fully went away, but knicker shorts and tiny denim shorts have definitely come to the forefront in recent years. Lets be honest, you can't pop into <a href="http://topshop.com/">Topshop</a> without inadvertently glimpsing a bit too much of a fellow shoppers bum and the less said about nights out the better. I'm probably being bitter though; there's no way I could pull off a pair of sequin knicker shorts. No way in hell.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-75804902054464030442013-01-29T15:15:00.002-08:002013-01-29T16:10:05.864-08:00Steal Her Style: Rita Ora<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Having left a blazing
trail of fun and effortlessly stylish fashion in 2012, Rita Ora continues to
fly the flag for street-luxe-meets-old-Hollywood glam in the New Year. Our
favourite songstress leapt to fame last year with her chart topping hits <i>R.I.P </i>and <i>How We Do (Party) </i>but has also been rubbing shoulders with the fash
pack ever since her eclectic wardrobe stole the spotlight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Safe to say, the Brit has
taken the fashion world by storm. Citing Gwen Stefani as her ultimate style
icon, Rita mixes the 90s urban look with red lippie and statement jewellery. Her
no-fear approach to style has captured the attention of super-cool Italian
brand Superga, where she is set to front their Spring/Summer campaign (taking
over from icon Alexa Chung). Other fashion houses have also been clamouring to
dress her, with favourites like Vivienne Westwood, Pucci and McQ already
leaving their mark on the Kosovan beauty.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rita’s urban glam style
has had a huge influence on our highstreet wardrobes. The fact is, rocking her
look couldn’t be easier. The key to achieving the look is to mix sport style
with more feminine pieces. For a daytime outfit, Rita isn’t afraid to don a
pair of high tops with a bold printed bodycon dress, finishing the look with
layers of statement jewellery. To keep warm in the winter months, baggy denim
jackets, oversized parka jackets and beanies are Rita-approved ways of staying
stylish and cosy. The fash queen has proved that the horror of clashing prints
is a thing of the past, so we should <i>seriously
</i>think about mixing the likes of leopard print with geometric designs for
our daytime wardrobe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> As a winner of the ‘Best
Newcomer’ in the British Red Carpet Fashion Awards, Rita knows when to step out
of the high tops and into a pair of heels. The singer knows how to work
fashion-forward evening wear and we can definitely take a leaf out of the
star’s lookbook for our Saturday night party dresses. Channelling old Hollywood
glamour, the songstress combines bold prints with classic shapes to create a
sleek and dramatic red carpet look. To create our own Rita-inspired evening
look, the first rule is to wear a statement dress. The singer’s evening looks
often channel ladylike sophistication, so midi or maxi dresses are a must to
recreate her style. To bring in some urban glam, accessorise with bang-on-trend
jewellery and slip on a pair of platform boots. An oversized clutch bag
completes the look. Of course, Rita’s vintage-inspired curls and her signature
red lipstick are also mandatory.</span><br />
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Rita’s eclectic urban luxe daywear or her Hollywood glamourpuss evening wear,
the British singer is set to become an even bigger style icon in 2013. The fact
is, her loud style reminds us that fashion is fun, creative and the perfect way
to express ourselves!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com2Cheshire, UK53.232634399999988 -2.61031570000000152.627374399999987 -3.8957162000000007 53.837894399999989 -1.3249152000000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-76929050324424131942012-12-13T04:01:00.003-08:002012-12-13T04:03:40.179-08:00REVIEW: Makeup brushes on a budget.Hello!<br />
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I have a confession to make. I'<span style="font-family: inherit;">m poor. My life is generally in a state of ridiculousness at the moment but I'm pretty convinced that's no excuse for not having a nice face. Because of my state of poverty, my makeup brush collection had got into a terrible state - I was reduced to one powder brush, one angled blusher brush, a blending brush and a shadow brush. And that's it. I know, #firstworldproblems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd heard on the grapevine that the Fraulein 38 brushes were good but I was initially skeptical - I'm used to Mac brushes but I've pretty much lost all of them (having moved house a lot in the past 3 years). The Fraulein 38 brushes are ridiculously cheap, however, so I decided to bite the bullet and invest regardless. I went for the 7 piece travel set that includes:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Powder brush,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Blush brush,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Foundation brush,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eyeshadow brush,</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Small shader brush,</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sponge eyeshadow applicator,</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Nasal shadow brush (I imagine this is used for contouring...)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 18px;">Travel bag.</span></li>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">All this costed me around £7.30. Ridiculous, right?!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">In my mind, cheap brushes never give the same results as pricier makeup brushes but here is my review of the travel size brushes!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">Not a huge fan of this brush - though mostly for size reasons. Travel sized powder brushes are a bit useless in my opinion, I prefer a much bigger brush. On the plus side, the bristles are beautifully soft and do give a good coverage. In the end, I decided to give this brush to my mum, who uses smaller brushes (I'm kind AND giving). </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">I love this brush! I'm using to for contouring purposes, rather than blushing (?!) purposes but it's working great. Once again, SUPER soft bristles and a perfect size for my tiny midget hands.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">I'm a keen bean for this foundation brush. It's very small (travel sized, innit) but I quite like that because it means you can get into all the <strike>crooks and nannies</strike> nooks and crannies of your face. I might even prefer it to my old Mac foundation brush because it's much more soft - my foundation seems to glide on!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">All of these are BRILLIANT. I use the nasal shadow brush on my eye creases however, as I have no need for nasal shadow.Which sounds like something very hairy men get after a few hours after shaving their noses.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">I hate these things. I really don't know what use they are. This one is not absorbent enough to apply eyeshadow so I'm using it as a bit of a smudger for my eyeliner. A bit of a useless addition to the brush set, I'm afraid. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">My verdict? An excellent makeup set for £7.30. Some of the brushes are a bit redundant but the shadow brushes are worth that money on their own. Definitely a brilliant investment and a great addition to your makeup kit, particularly if you're on a budget!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">So there you have it, my review of the Fraulein 38 travel size brush kit. Buy this set of brushes <a href="http://www.fraulein38.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_33&products_id=388">here</a> and browse the rest of the range <a href="http://www.fraulein38.com/index.php?cPath=23_33">here</a>!<br />:)<br /><br /> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-77353594151949792952012-12-12T10:11:00.002-08:002012-12-12T10:12:29.518-08:00The Fight for Fakery.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Why I’m gluing on false
eyelashes and bidding good day to natural beauty.</span></h3>
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messages in the media these days: look beautiful (a cross between Mila Kunis
and Scarlett Johansson if poss) but don’t overdo it. Get that <i>must have</i> sunkissed look but step away
from the fake tan. Peer through big, bold eyes but falsies are a no-no. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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championed by the BBC’s <i>Snog, Marry,
Avoid? show</i> where POD (the most irritating thing on TV, ever) gives the
participants a make-under. The personal overhaul device strips the participants
of their “fakery” and puts them in rubbish clothes, with crap haircuts/wigs and
dull makeup. To be honest, most of them looked better before going on the show
and practically all of them go back to their previous looks afterwards. I don’t
blame them. False eyelashes are great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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look ill without makeup. And those who don’t look ill probably have mascara
hidden down their bras. People can shout “she must have low self-esteem!” at me
all you like but the proof is in the pics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, moderation is the buzz word used by fans of makeup/tan/all things artificial. If that works for you then that's great. However, us gals who like to slap on a little more than tinted moisturiser and a slick of mascara shouldn't feel guilty. I've had countless comments along the lines of "...Lauren wears a lot of makeup doesn't she?" or "Why do you fake tan? What's the point?" I would never dream of saying to someone "Why don't you use concealer? You look a bit peaky" and it should work the other way too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the end of the day, makeup/tan/extensions/eyelashes exist to improve and glam up your appearance. What's wrong with that? Appearances count for a lot, whether you want to be self-righteous or not, so why not stick on a lash and have a good time!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-69320476666169359442012-11-15T13:24:00.002-08:002012-11-15T13:54:14.435-08:00Ruth's A/W'12 Must Have Beauty Looks...<span style="font-family: inherit;">Helloooo,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This A/W season my must have looks are dewy skin and bold lips!!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">On a budget? Why not try Rimmel Wake Me-Up Foundation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Little bit of extra cash in the bank? I really recommend M.A.C Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">For those of you that want to splash out, I love Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you usually like a matte face, why not try SLEEK Luminous Pressed Powder over the top to cover those shiney T zones!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's really important when doing a strong lipped look to remember that your eyes should stay to a minimum, as you don't want the attention from your lips to be lost. So keep it simple a touch of eyeliner and mascara can go a long way! </span><br />
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The colour you go for will depend on your skin tone but my favorite places to buy lipsticks from are No.17 (available at Boots in the UK) and M.A.C however an item I have not been able to live without is my Bobbi Brown 1991 lip palette which is still available in some stores if you ask! It has such a wide range of colours and comes with a cute little lip brush so easy to change my look from day with a neutral pastel colour to night with a strong burgundy red!</span><br />
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Here is a little example that I have done on Lauren. Products used are as follows:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">M.A.C Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Benefit Boi-ing Concealer.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No. 17 Brow Pencil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Loose Powder.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Marks & Spencer Limited Collection Liner in Gunmetal.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Topshop Cheeks Highligheter stick in Bay on the hollows or the cheek and luminescence on the appels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No.17 Blow out masscara.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No.17 Lasting Fix lipstick in black.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Make-uping</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ruth xoxo</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-46820680284491410482012-11-15T03:36:00.002-08:002012-11-15T03:36:42.166-08:00FOTD: My massive Rimmel face.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my face today. My nose is looking slightly bulbous and huge but other than that, my face looks relatively normal!</div>
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I've seen a lot of FOTDs in which the girls look lovely and natural, wearing a hint of mascara, dab of Chanel lippy and off they go on their merry, naturally beautiful way. Unfortunately, this way of life/face does not work for me. </div>
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To combat my Voldy face, I pile on makeup with gay and jolly abandon. At the moment, I've taken HUGE advantage of Rimmel 3 for 2 offers (as I am poor, unemployed and my life is ridiculous) so pretty much my whole face is done in Rimmel.</div>
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- <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/best-sellers/lightening-touch.aspx">Body Shop Lightening Touch in 03.</a></div>
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- <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-GlamEyes-Liquid-Eye-Liner_871010/">Rimmel Glam Eyes Liquid Eyeliner in Black</a></div>
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- <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-GlamEyes-Trio-eye-shadow_1189558/">Rimmel Glam Eyes Trio Eyeshadow in Orion.</a></div>
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-<a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Clinique-High-Impact-Mascara-8g_10143/"> Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black.</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-23469785938266419032012-11-14T13:03:00.001-08:002012-11-15T08:05:05.044-08:005 things they didn't tell you about long distance relationships...Evening readers!<br />
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Long distance relationships are often the norm these days. According to iVillage, more than 14 million people are in long distance relationships and we're most definitely over the "it'll never work" comments made by bitchy people we don't care about.<br />
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My boyfriend and I have been engaging in a LDR (apparently this is the technical lingo for a long distance relationship! Inventive.) for around 5 months now. The reason for putting all those miles between us is because I moved back home after university to try and find a job, while he still has one year left. Of course, while it hasn't always been plain sailing, it's going pretty well. We see each other every weekend and make use of texts/skype/phonecalls to make life a little easier. It could be worse.<br />
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HOWEVER, there have been some aspects of being apart from each other that have taken me by surprise or that I hadn't thought about at all! So without further ado, here are the five things they didn't tell you about long distance relationships<br />
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1. <b>You will need to change your phone contract.</b><br />
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It doesn't matter if you have 500 minutes and unlimited texts (or more!), being in an LDR (yeah!) means that you <i>will</i> run out of minutes and you <i>will</i> run out of texts - I want to call my boyfriend the minute I wake up, before I go to sleep and everything in between. By the end of the month, we've both run out of minutes and have to resort to tactically ignoring each other until Skype time. The solution? Get more minutes. No money? Download whatsapp!</div>
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2. <b>You won't be late anymore.</b></div>
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Dispute this if you will, but I maintain that since beginning our long distance adventure, we've both become better at timekeeping. No longer does he have to buy me a H&M scarf to make up for missing the Safari Park, no longer do I have to tell him to come over an hour later as I'm washing my hair. I'm not sure why, but it's probably because we're so excited to see each other that we're early, if anything!</div>
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My friends and I are staunch believers in mates before dates; however dates are also important. So is work. And going to the gym. And spending time with family. And starting new hobbies. A positive outcome of long distance relationships is that you have more time to juggle and organise. For me, weekend time is boyfriend time so I have the week days to see friends, cook for my family and also find excuses not to go to the gym.</div>
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4. <b>You will want to know what he/she had for lunch.</b><br />
Its the little things that make you feel closer to your boyfriend/girlfriend. Finding out what they had for lunch, what time they woke up, what they're reading and other bits and bobs, are things I never really used to be hugley interested in. Now, they're important to me because if I can't be <i>with</i> him then I can at least envisage what his day has been like. Kind of like a well-meaning stalker.<br />
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5. <b>Absence <u>does</u> make the heart grow fonder, but that doesn't mean you won't bicker.</b><br />
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Of course I miss my boyfriend and treasure the time we have together, however there will always be days when I'm in a bad mood. There will be days when I want to listen to The Saturdays and he wants to listen to Frank Ocean. We don't agree on everything. We're still the same people, distance or not. And that's not a bad thing!</div>
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Voila. These are my delightful insights into long distance relationships and how they work in real life!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-5193979771524668882012-11-13T12:45:00.001-08:002012-11-13T13:32:33.445-08:00Dear Father Christmas...<div style="text-align:center; width:653px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-40403444948703590212012-11-10T03:35:00.000-08:002012-11-10T03:36:28.917-08:00INTERVIEW: Dani from Evie Knight Vintage!Following my <a href="http://theteapotblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/feature-evie-knight-vintage-clothing.html">last post</a> filling you in on all that's <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/evie-knight">Evie Knight</a>, Dani (owner/creator) has been kind enough to do a short interview with The Teapot Blog!<br />
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<b>1. What are your favourite trends this Autumn/Winter?</b><br />
I don't like to follow trends. It makes me feel like a lemming! One thing I do love in A/W though is a good piece of knitwear! It really can carry you through the season. I like to team my bright graphic mohair jumper with a tight leather skirt and flatform boots.<br />
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<b>2. Who are your style icons and why?</b><br />
It might be an obvious one but Alexa Chung has wooed me ever since her T4 days, and she just gets better and better. I'm all about the long 70s wispy hair and a good silk shirt. Erin Wasson has great style too, shes so unkept and natural and I absolutely love that. Less is more with me!<br />
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That's a toughie! I do have a little crush on our <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/coats/vintage-aztec-navajo-oversized-blazer-coat/535020">Aztec Blazer Coat</a>, its a nice A/W twists on the aztec/navajo trend. I'm also a real sucker for a tartan/plaid print so our <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/jumpers/vintage-90s-redblack-grunge-oversized-jumper/515804">90s grunge jumper</a> is perfect! It would look amazing with leather trousers or a velvet skate skirt. Girls look so amazing when they keep it simple! I think our <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/dresses/vintage-90s-floral-ditsy-grunge-mini-festival-dress/515755">floral ditsy dress </a>would be great paired with some ripped tights and a pair of creepers. Its also a timeless piece, I could imagine myself wearing it in the summer with some super groovy oversized sunglasses. Keep it effortlessly cool, I say!<br />
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For the free-spirited and fashion forward, Evie Knight blends cool reworked, studded Levi shorts with grunge vintage army shirts, tie-dyed tees, beautiful sundresses and much, much more!<br />
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The story began in May 2012 when founder, Dani, took her years of experience at Topshop and Urban Outfitters and began sourcing unique items from the USA and UK. She began selling on ASOSMarketplace in June and the boutique has gone from strength to strength, having become one of the top selling boutiques. The Evie Knight team are currently in the middle of designing their own collection of shorts, dresses, tshirts and more for SS13, as well as developing their own website. Exciting, right?!<br />
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The best thing about Evie Knight? It's affordable. Prices range from £12 for a vest or tshirt to £60/70 for a coat. For good quality, reworked vintage clothing, you couldn't ask for more, really. Well. It turns out you can. The Evie Knight team <i>also</i> ship worldwide and welcome international customers.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-61685150943590882422012-11-07T05:00:00.003-08:002012-11-08T06:00:08.601-08:00The Rode Hall Farmers' MarketThe <a href="http://www.rodehallfarmersmarket.co.uk/">Rode Hall Farmer's Market</a>. It's a treasure trove of beautiful food, produce and crafts and a place I love to go to on sunny autumn mornings with my mum (which is exactly what we did on Saturday!). The market is set in the beautiful grounds of Rode Hall, which is a lovely country house in South Cheshire, and it usually has around 50 stalls. There is a huge range of fresh produce as well as pies, cakes, preserves, cheese, chutneys, ciders, wines, jewelry, crafts, meat, fish...the list could go on! Me and my mum bought some cherry and banana yogurt, some tortilla chips, fresh foccacia bread and some mushrooms! I also got some amazing hand made beeswax lipbalm which is helping my horrible dry lips through these chilly autumn days!<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.leestafford.com/uk/products/product.php?pi=119">Lee Stafford Sea Salt Spray</a>.<br />I'm trying out a new Alexa Chung style look with my short extensionless hair and this product is an absolute must have. I love it.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1673/5380/Skin-Care/CleansersMakeup-Removers/Take-The-Day-Off-Makeup-Remover-For-Lids-Lashes-Lips/index.tmpl">Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover</a>.<br />Hands down the best eye makeup remover I've ever used. My mascara just slides off and my skin feels soft, non-irritated and refreshed. Not surprising as it has won multiple awards!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sephora.com/rinse-off-foaming-cleanser-P122762">Clinique Mousse Cleanser.</a><br />I bought this cleanser at the airport so I'm not sure how widely available it is in England, however I really love it - it leaves my skin squeaky clean and reduces the size of my pores. It's worth trying to find if you're looking for a new cleanser!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/bath-body-care/haircare/rainforest-radiance-shampoo.aspx?cm_mmc=FusePump-_-GoogleShopping-_-TagMan-_-Link">The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance Shampoo</a> <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/bath-body-care/haircare/rainforest-radiance-conditioner.aspx">& Conditioner.</a><br />These shampoo/conditioner smell like blueberry muffins! Yummy. It also leaves my hair moisturised, my colour intact and it's ethically sourced. What more could you want?!?</li>
<li><a href="http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1574/5223/3--step/Step-3-Moisturize/Dramatically-Different-Moisturizing-Lotion/Very-Dry-to-Dry-Combination-Skin-Types/index.tmpl">Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser.</a><br />I will always love this moisturiser. It's so light yet deeply moisturising - it's perfect to use under makeup. I have no more to say. Try it. Put it on your Christmas list!</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-73898080105277152042012-11-01T14:03:00.002-07:002012-11-08T06:00:28.379-08:00Before and After Halloween Pics!Hey pals!
Well, Halloween is well and truly over. My Halloween was a slightly unplanned weekend of going out and here are some of the best and worst pictures to commemorate it!
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The healthy lunch. That elusive but often thought of meal that has been too long cast aside aside for stodgy pasta, cheese filled sandwiches and buttery panninis. I, for one, hate lunch. I don't know how to approach it. I don't know what to eat to fill me up. How do I avoid being<i>starving</i> by 6pm and ravaging the fridge before dinnertime? What constitutes as a healthy lunch? How many calories should I be eating? RAH.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To avoid a cognitive breakdown, I try and think of interesting but healthy lunches ahead of time so I have a few recipes to whip out when I want something tasty, healthy AND filling. And because I'm such a great person, I'm sharing one of my favourites with you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a smoked salmon salad with capers, Greek yoghurt, garlic and lemon juice and it is ridiculously easy and massively tasty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please note that my measurements aren't really accurate. I cook by guessing/tasting what flavours will work for me so if you prefer more potatoes or more salad leaves etc, go right ahead! This is also helpful for lazy people like me who can't be bother to locate the scales!</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">150g smoked salmon slices </span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 tablespoons greek yoghurt.</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon capers</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons lemon juice</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cloves garlic (crushed)</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5 baby potatoes</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tablespoon greated cheddar cheese</span></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 bell pepper</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">Then, mix together the yoghurt, garlic, capers and lemon juice together to make the dressing. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">Next, add the smoked salmon.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">Chop up the pepper and add to a bowl of mixed salad leaves. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">Once the potatoes are cooked, add them and the cheese to the dressing.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">VOILÀ. It takes about 10 minutes to make, tastes amazing and has just over 400 calories!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12624518576863264785noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233070761514894820.post-44930937657213945712012-10-31T08:47:00.003-07:002012-11-08T06:00:51.910-08:00VERDICT: The Retreat Spa.<div style="text-align: right;">
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For anyone who read my previous post, you may have gathered that I was slightly panicked at the thought of spending a whole day makeupless, with ridiculous hair and in a swimsuit.<br />
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Apart for a few slight hitches (namely my eyebrows melting off and my red hair dye staining the bathrobe) it was an absolutely lovely day and I feel very relaxed and ready for the week ahead!<br />
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If you're wondering what my hair and makeup situation was...<br />
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<li>I wore my hair in a low bun using a hair doughnut.</li>
<li> I wore <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Max-Factor-Masterpiece-Waterproof-Mascara_44951/">Max Factor Masterpiece Waterproof Mascara</a>.</li>
<li>I used <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-BB-Cream-9-in-1-Make-up_1281342/">Rimmel BB Cream 9 in 1</a> on my face. </li>
<li>I pencilled my eyebrows in with <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Professional-Eye-Brow-Pencil_6946/">Rimmel Proffessional Eyebrow Pencil</a>.</li>
<li>I also used the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/cheeks/baked-to-last-blush.aspx">Baked-To-Last Blush</a> from the Body Shop on my cheeks! </li>
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It all stayed on brilliantly apart from my eyebrows and I ended up looking a little bit like Voldemort by the end of the day...<br />
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The Retreat is based in Leek, Staffordshire and took about half an hour for us to drive from my little village in Cheshire. You get to drive past a llama farm. That in itself is worth it.<br />
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When we got there, we were greeted by friendly staff, shown the changing rooms (which were FAB) and given a tour. I have to say, at a first glance it really was beautiful, particularly the spa facilities section which was very earthy with mood lighting and a fancy cave atmosphere. My one criticism would be that the relaxation/conservatory area was a bit haphazardly decorated, with too many random ornaments/pot plants/sofas. It looked like a lovely old lady's living room rather than a classy spa. Saying that, it was cosy and I did nearly fall asleep so it wasn't really the end of the world! It's quite a small spa, with a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, which we used numerous times and were really brilliant. I particularly love steam rooms, I feel like they do wonders for my skin!<br />
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They also had free green and fruit tea so obviously I was loving that and had around 20 cups. The food was nice but nothing too fancy (I had a jacket potato with cheese, beans and a HUGE side salad. My boyfriend had a sweet chilli prawn baguette with chips).<br />
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Once we had eaten lunch, we had our massages. They were <i>amazing.</i> If I could have a massage everyday, I would. In fact, if I ever get rich I am going to have a live-in masseuse and have one every night before I go to sleep.<br />
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I'm afraid I didn't take any pictures as I left my iPhone at home and also, cameras don't tend to work in the jacuzzi SO I've robbed one from The Retreat website :).<br />
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Overall I had a relaxing and romantic day, my makeup stayed on relatively well (apart from my eyebrows) and my hair wasn't too ridiculous.<br />
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I would definitely recommend The Retreat to anyone who wants a day of relaxation in the Staffordshire area!<br />
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My back has been aching ever since starting a proper 9-5 desk job in the past couple of months. Although I had an HALF AN HOUR desk chair consultation about how to sit properly (it was hilarious), sitting for 8 hours a day is taking a lot of getting used to! Also, I've been looking for <i>ages</i> for the right career and it's becoming very frustrating and a bit of a worry. It's so nice to know that my other half pays attention when I am whinging about my back aching and not having the job I want!<br />
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We're having the Spa Signature Massage, to target the back, neck and shoulders and I can't wait to relieve some of the tension. Our spa day also includes the use of the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna as well as lunch at <a href="http://healthyretreat.co.uk/jester_bistro">The Jester Bistro</a> at The Retreat. All sounds great, doesn't it?<br />
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I am a serial worrier/self conscious lunatic when it comes to swimwear. I have bikinis that I ignore every year because I haven't actually started using my Nike Runner app or stopped eating every cake that is offered to me. The only option is a swimsuit really, but how do you look fashionable, on-trend as well as comfortable? I am also quite aware that it is Thursday and I have around 3 days to come up with a solution!<br />
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We'll be provided with a dressing gown by the spa, obviously, but if everyone is going to be strolling around looking beautiful and groomed, I think I might hide in the Bistro and have a scone and a large glass of wine.<br />
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Realistically, there are a huge list of things to consider:<br />
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<li>Water proof makeup, lip stains?</li>
<li>Keeping hair from leaking red dye.</li>
<li>Keeping hair from becoming afro.</li>
<li>Do I fake tan?</li>
<li>If not, how do I hide wobbles?</li>
<li>If I do, how do I keep from staining bathrobe orange?</li>
<li>How to avoid irritating my boyfriend by being too self-conscious?!</li>
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Am I being neurotic? Definitely.<br />
Do I need to buy a new swimsuit? Probably.<br />
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Does anyone have any suggestions in spa attire? How do you cope with the makeup conundrum? How do I keep my hair under control?!<br />
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Today we are talking about Autumn and some little thoughts and things that pop into my head.<br />
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Autumn is my favourite time of year. I love the leaves and wearing coats and fireplaces and walking.<br />
Last weekend I forced my boyfriend to drive to Statford-Upon-Avon to look at the leaves and also have a hot chocolate at <a href="http://www.realteacafe.net/">The Real Tea Company</a>. I really recommend checking this cafe out, the range of tea is <i>amazing</i> and it has such a great atmosphere.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffXUc4AT50vomDc_yr3WBnJGxrcOR1VExA9gXnYUsGKwyLsxUvf-qBRaaPT3G6De7RfYN-vgW1hBo3U2siYx2deLt3g2eXLi5SicakHWynUU1wBPatT_Hl04UCXDH-tdrtfEf0HLoDNc/s1600/photo+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjffXUc4AT50vomDc_yr3WBnJGxrcOR1VExA9gXnYUsGKwyLsxUvf-qBRaaPT3G6De7RfYN-vgW1hBo3U2siYx2deLt3g2eXLi5SicakHWynUU1wBPatT_Hl04UCXDH-tdrtfEf0HLoDNc/s200/photo+(2).JPG" width="200" /></a>TEA aside (I've had 5 cups this morning...it is only 12.33), autumn is the season of soup. I love soup. Everyone loves soup. If you don't love soup, I'm not sure what to say to you. Maybe you need to re-evaluate your soup opinions. Today, I have lentil, bean & barley soup and I can't <u>wait</u> to munch away.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm the type of girl who will <i>always</i> be woo'ed by an acoustic guitar. I'm pretty sure most girls are, really. This doesn't mean that when Kanye is played on a night out I'm sat in a corner drinking a healthy glass of Merlot thinking, "I wish I was at home in a candlelit room listening to Damien Rice." No. I will most likely be in the middle of the dancefloor, waving my tequila in the air pretending to be Kim Kardashian. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">BUT. Kim, Kanye and tequila aside, there's very little better than chilling with some folk music and my discovery of 2012 has been Ben Howard. I'll admit, I'm slightly late on the uptake - Howard's album was recorded in 2011 and various singles released since then but I got there finally and I'm absolutely <i>loving</i> 'Every Kingdom'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The sound is a bit Ed Sheerany but with better lyrics (I'll never forgive him for the "crumbling like pastry" line). The melodies are brilliant, his voice is beautiful and so is his face. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">'Old Pine' and 'Keep Your Head Up' are a perfect soundtrack for autumn walks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So for this, I have to say thank you to my boyfriend for introducing me to Ben and I can't wait for anything else he has to do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have the great privilege of writing the first <i>ever</i> Teapot Blog post. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">May it go down in history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So. Why the Teapot Blog, you ask? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well in a nutshell, I'm short and a little bit stout (must start running). I drink tea all day with gay abandon. Also, this is a blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But don't be fooled! Whilst I will probably write more about tea than strictly necessary, this is a Cheshire lifestyle blog and I plan to cover a range of topics including fashion, beauty, restaurants, cooking, travelling, music and much more!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stick around for frequent updates about my occasionally interesting thoughts, life and activities.</span><br />
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