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May 7, 2013

I’m back!

So as I am sure you gathered from from lack of posting that I took a break from blogging for a few weeks.

Everything got a bit manic with my new job, new house and nights out… finding time to blog just didn’t happen. To be honest it was actually really nice to be so busy ! I had forgotten how much fun London is and the people who make it fun are even better.

Things have settled down now so I am happy to say that my blog posts will be more regular.

This is what I have been up to for the last few weeks…

I found a new favourite drink:

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I went back to bring a brunette:

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I went dancing (a lot!):

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I got some treats sent from Ireland:

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I rediscovered my yellow Zara jacket from last year:

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I bought the most amazing tights from Topshop:

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I had lots of lovely drinks with even lovelier friends:

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I bought a Pug rug:

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And now it finally seems like summer is here!

Kellebelle

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March 3, 2013

GroLondon

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Does anyone else remember watching this show? It was cancelled in 1995… wow.What’s that, 18 years ago?!

I was infatuated with Claire Danes’ hair. I decided back then that one day I would have copper hair like her.

This weekend after much deliberation I took the plunge and got rid of my ombre hair after four years! I also tried out a new hairdressers called GroLondon. I’ve recently moved house to SW London so Gro is really close to me (compared to my previous hairdressers).  I decided to go for a copper/auburn colour like Isla Fisher.

I booked a consultation with Carla first to talk through the process and get an expert opinion about my colour change. Straight away I decided that I was completely happy to put my hair in Carla’s hands. She placed different colour samples next to my face to see what colours would work best… which made me feel much better! I have so often got my hair done only to discover that a colour washes me out and I have to layer make-up on to compensate. It was reassuring that Carla took my skin tone into account and didn’t just pick a colour that looked nice in the book (but not necessarily on my head!)

On Saturday I went in for my colour overhaul. It wasn’t an easy process as my hair had been darkened and lightened in so many areas that it was completely uneven. Carla first had to pre lighten my dark hair, and then darken my ombre ends so that the copper shade would appear even.

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I really liked the atmosphere in Gro, all the staff were really friendly… to top it all off they serve their drinks in take-away cups which I absolutely loved!!! No more hair ending up in my cup! Plus it was way easier to hold while reading mags. (I am one of those people who gets a take away cup even when I am sitting in the cafe…!)

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Four hours later  and my hair was finally finished. I’m still getting used to it but I have to say I am really happy with it. I was a bit scared at first that I would hate a change – I am a boring creature of habit (honestly, I get the same thing for lunch everyday – to the point the staff just say ‘the usual?’ when I enter the cafe!). I have to go back again in five weeks to get my colour redone as Carla said it will probably fade quite quickly this time due to how light my hair was. I got a good two inches off too as the ends were so damaged!

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Forgot I had dyed my hair when I went into the bathroom this morning – was a confusing moment!

What do you think?

Kellebelle

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February 25, 2013

pug life

I have finally got internet in my new flat!

Hurrah!

Apologies for my lack of posting – house move and new jobs took over my life. But fret not! I am now in a lovely cosy flat and our broadband has arrived.

I went into Oxford Street today in the hope of buying a new rug for my room. In typical Kellebelle fashion I came home with everything but a rug!

I spied some gorgeous rugs in John Lewis but at £270 a pop for the fluffy one I wanted it was just way too pricey for something I will trod on daily.

Instead I went into Topshop and bought some bits and pieces:

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I fell in love with the illustrated book: A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette! The illustrations are amazing! Think I will use them as major inspiration on my new art blog: Kelly Illustrates!

I love dinosaurs so had to grab some dino pjs when I saw them. The maxi dress was in the petite section and I figured it would be nice for spring/summer (if it ever arrives!), and I already have the peachy top in bright blue and it’s such a lovely fit and pop of colour!

I have to say that I am not in love with Topshop’s collections at the moment. Some pieces are nice enough but overall there is something lacking.

What do you think? Are you a fan of Topshop lately?

Kellebelle

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February 5, 2013

red

It is time for a change.

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Yes, after three years of ombre/dip dye-esque hair I think it is time to leave the blonde ends behind.

*gasp*

I have been trying to get the ends of my hair as blonde as possible for the last few months… but now I am just a bit bored of the ombre look. As much as I used to love it I now feel like a carbon copy of every other ‘hipster wannabe’ in London. I contemplated dying the ends mint but quickly decided this would be a one month look before I felt like Kermit the frog.

So after a lot of thinking I have decided to go for an auburn red colour – think Isla Fisher natural hues and not Rihanna’s mad red mane.

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(photos found on Pinterest – not mine)

What do you think? Which red colour is your favourite?!

I’ve also made a Pinterest board of red hair inspiration if you fancy a gander!

Kellebelle

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January 25, 2013

knit wit

I really want to learn to knit.

Given that I barely have time to draw, taking on another hobby may be tricky. But alas, I will one day be able to knit myself a jumper… or at least some woolly socks!

I am obsessed with greeting cards and often spend ages in shops eyeing them up and using them for sketching inspiration. I was in Scribbler the other day when I spied a knitting kit… to knit a coffee cup cosy!!!!!

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I bought it but haven’t managed to use it yet as I have been mad busy with my new job this week!

Will post progress of how I get on with my attempt to knit this!

Do you knit? Any tips for a beginner like me?!

Kellebelle

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January 19, 2013

When snow was my mate!

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See! I didn’t always hate snow!

How cool is my massive pink faux-fur jacket?!

I don’t think my cat Prancer was as into the snow as I was…

Kellebelle

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January 18, 2013

skulls and snow

So I am sure you know from endless Tweets and Facebook updates that it is snowing.

… In London anyway.

I have to say it – I don’t like snow. Yes, I loved it when I was younger – the thought of a snow day off school while having snowball fights and building snowman was one of the best things that could happen.

Now it means delayed tubes, slipping on footpaths and just generally grumpiness about the place.

I also left my snow boots home in Ireland so I now have a choice between Uggs and some booties from Primark… Here’s to lots of falling over!

Here is my snow day jumper:

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Outfit deets

Jumper: Topshop

Shirt: Urban Outfitters

Grumpy demeanor: Blogger’s own

Kellebelle

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January 8, 2013

poms not bombs

So it is officially a new year. The world didn’t end. And I am back in London after a lovely trip to Ireland for Christmas.

Here are some little bits and pieces that I have picked up in the shops recently.

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The Pom tee and cross shorts are both from Urban Outfitters and the Geek jumper is from Topshop.

Urban Outfitters had an amazing 50% off sale products when I was there – which was amazing. I got the below skirt for £7 reduced from £28. I normally don’t find that many nice things in the sales so this was great an achievement for me!

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Outfit deets

Cardigan: Karen Millen

T-shirt: Zara

Scarf: Present

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Topshop

Did you get anything nice in the sales this year? I looked online but didn’t see much worth buying unfortunately.

Kellebelle

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December 28, 2012

christmas outfit of the day

Another Christmas has come and gone.

Hope you all had a wonderful one! This is my favourite time of the year and I am now happily snuggled up on my sofa at home in Ireland. Not back to London until the 7th of Jan – hurrah!

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I got a beautiful Tatty Devine Hellebore Rose Necklace from my mum as a present which I promptly put on and wore all day! I have also slightly mastered (after three years!) the GHD wave. I am hopeless with styling my hair so this was a massive accomplishment!

For Christmas day I decided to wear a festive jumper… well… dinosaurs are festive right?!

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Outfit deets

Dino jumper: Urban Outfitters

Shorts: Miss Selfridge

Shirt: Pull and Bear

Boots: Topshop

Necklace: Tatty Devine

The lipstick I’m wearing was a Christmas pressie too – it is a Chubby Stick from Clinique in shade Two Ton Tomato. Felt lovely on my lips, not as drying as lipsticks and lasted all day!

I also got some sleep-in rollers which I can’t wait to try. I am the laziest person ever when it comes to doing my hair in the morning before work – my hair is lucky if it sees a hairbrush! So if these work it will mean less time spent trying to tame my mane in the mornings.

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Did you get or give any exciting gifts this year? Or try any new make-up brands for a festive look?

Kellebelle

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December 12, 2012

boom nails

I have never loved my nails so much.

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This weekend I decided to treat myself to some Christmas nails! Boom nails has a pop up stand in Urban Outfitters in Westfield White City with the wonderful nail artist Emma Zentner. The stand will be there until Christmas (Fridays and Saturdays only) so still time to pop down.

A few months ago I really wanted to get my nails done in Wah Nails in Topshop but the prices put me off… plus I’m lazy and Westfield is closer to my house! Boom nails’ prices were far more reasonable with prices starting at £20 for a full set on natural nails.

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I am a massive fan of Christmas so went for amazing festive designs which cost £45. The snowmen are my fave! It was amazing how detailed Emma’s designs were – I was so impressed and feel like each of my nails is a little piece of art now. Emma studied graphic design and has perfected teeny tiny detailed designs! I got my nails done on Sunday and so far they are still intact – no chips (phew!). Emma advised to top them up with clear varnish to make them last longer.

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I was reading Emma’s blog and had to share her amazing One Direction nails which she did for Radio 1’s Gemma Cairney.

You can Check out Emma’s amazing blog HERE

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I really want to get some dinosaur design nails next! What nail designs would you most like on your talons?!

Kellebelle

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