Girl in the Tartan Dress // OOTD

I haven't done any OOTD's in forever, I have a few due to be posted from my birthday but I'm waiting to photograph all my pressies (I just haven't had the time!) so I thought you could all have one that I wore to college yesterday. The dress is waaaaay 'dressy' in my mums opinion but I felt cute for college, so oh well!

I'm soooo in love with the print on this dress! Just makes me feel all pretty and girly, plus the heels with are incredibly comfy at first but kill my feet after a day at college (they are pretty big!). Also the coat makes me feel amazing, I don't know why but it's one of my favorite purchases ever.
Coat - Primark // Dress - New Look // Boots - New Look // Scarf - New Look // Tights - Primark  Here it all is put together! Between you and me I felt pretty good at college, not to brag I just felt pretty. I'd also tried out my new curling tongs (kind of a success!) and also I tried the vintage hair look of the 'pomp' which is basically a quiff with the sides of my hair pinned back which didn't go to badly!  ps. excuse the random objects in the photos and the background, these were taken quickly and the weather was poo outside!

There's only 365 days left until next Halloween! // Tattoo Time!

Let me start this off by wishing you all a 'Happy Halloween!'  I hope you all enjoy the parties and treats you're all going to enjoy tonight while I'm at work! I've had my celebrations (which were last weekend) so it's okay, I can chomp down on all the left over sweets tomorrow. However time to move on to bigger and maybe even better things! Like I said in my 'returning' post I had an exciting thing to share with you all that happened yesterday! I know many of you may already know and have seen it through facebook/instagram/twitter and what not but I just knew I had to post this baby, because not only am I so proud of it and want to show everyone, I feel it gives more insight to me and who I am as a person....
So yesterday I went and got my first tattoo! I turned 18 last Wednesday (I'll blog about that too don't worry!) and I decided to go all out for it and get a tattoo. I knew exactly what I wanted, I'm not sure of the exact meaning behind them and why they are so important. All I know is that they are perfect, on me forever and that is good with me! It is huuuge (to me) and detailed and took around 4/5 hours, safe to say me and Chris were stiff by the time he had finished the shading! So without further ado here you are guys!  LOOK HOW PRETTY MY BABIES ARE. Okay people the one on the left is just the outline done, which took 2 hours! The one on the right is literally 5 minutes after Chris finished it, 4 and a half hours later... Very sore and very bloody but amazing. I feel like Jack and Sally were captured perfectly. These next photos were taken at about 9:30pm last night, I wondered how they would look under a SLR lense (the two above are just iPhone camera quality) so I asked my boyfriend to take a few snaps of them.

This next one is a personal favorite of mine, just because. I look so damn pleased!

The guy that did my work goes by the name of @chriscolour on instagram and he is amazing, so check out his work - he does a lot of colour but he wants to do a lot more black and white shading. All I can say is that I want more and more, specially from him because this is perfect. In fact I'm already thinking about booking my next one, I just need the cash. I think next time round it has to be Victor and his Corpse Bride to complete the set! One thing I will say is that yes it did hurt, the outline was completely fine apart from some parts but the shading was a bitch.

They are so worth the money, pain and time it took and I want my next one now!

ps. sweets to all who can guess where the title of this post came from! ;)

The Autumn Tag!

I'm a girl that absolutely loves Autumn. I can't think of anything better than being cozy on the couch which a big fluffy jumper, slippers and a hot chocolate!  Someone about being inside while it pours down just makes me feel so content and cozy, lets face it.. I love the cold weather so much more than the sweaty sun! I've been tagged by countless people for this tag so I thought I'd join in myself! 1. Favorite thing about it? Big thick jumpers and a brand new pair of boots. I love big fluffy jumpers you can just cuddle down in and cozy up on the couch. I love wrapping up in lots of layers and thick tights and stepping out into the cold weather knowing full well I'm toasty. Also the idea of curling up on the sofa with hot chocolate and a good film while it pours outside.
2. Favorite drink? If I'm at home it has to be Options Hot Chocolate but if it's from a shop I will just drink cup after cup of hot chocolate!
3. Favorite scent/candle? I'm not entirely sure why but I love the smell of vanilla if it's not too overpowering. But I like anything that smells nice especially the spiced pear (?) Yankee Candle!
4. Best lipstick? I wear red every day of the week and winter/autumn is no different. I have a new favorite lippy and that is in the form of a matte one from Revlon. Or just a simple lip balm because my lips crack like mad.
5. Go to moisturizer? I don't really tend to change types with the seasons I just use the a hell of a lot more. Currently I'm using the No7 dry/combination day and night cream - the ones in the green tubs!
6. Go to colours for the eyes? I do love neutrals so I think it's time to bring back the golds and browns. However I never find anything wrong with good old flicks!
7. Favorite music or band/singer to listen to? To be honest my music taste never changes with the season - only at Christmas time when I blast the hits 24/7... from the middle of November. 
8. favorite outfit to wear (i.e. boots & a scarf combo)? I normally wear jeans, a woolly jumper and a thick scarf. However this year I've opted more for summer skirts and dresses coupled up with thick woolen tights and a jumper and scarf to match! (I hate wearing hats so it's normally a big furry hood for me.) It's always my doc martens or new rocks this time of year! (cozy clothes bought for Autumn!)
9. Autumn treat? A huge tub of my favorite hot chocolate, cookies and always a new scarf.
10. Favorite place to be? Snuggled in bed at home with a warm drink, good films and molly my Westie. (my snuggle buddy!)