This bag is branded New Look but it's on the ASOS website and I must say, it's just what I've been looking for for a while now! Black and studs. It's not a big bag and definitely couldn't fit a ton of books in it, but my subjects next year won't need lots of books so I'm happy. It would also be great for a day bag, just to carry a few essentials for a shopping trip or dinner out maybe. You can adjust it to make the strap longer or shorter, but I'd say the longest setting isn't all that long - it's too short to put it across the body but fine on just one shoulder. I'd also have to say that the material is quite flimsy as it's only plastic but I don't mind too much as it's a lovely bag and once it's filled with stuff it won't be noticeable.

Pastel Purple Scalloped Satchel - ASOS

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So those are the bags I bought.

I love how they're all so different and can be used for all sorts of occasions - whether I'm feeling crazy, fierce or girly.

I don't know whether I recommend buying 3 bags at once, but at least I have choice and they'll get a lot of use. They weren't that expensive but I do consider them a treat, and I won't be buying any more bags for a while now! (fingers crossed)

What bag will you be using this year?

Maeve

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Hey everyone!

Just a quick post to explain why I won't be posting - I'm going for an extended weekend break from today (Thurs) until Sunday. I'll probably post again on Monday and it might be a travel-themed post! Any post suggestions are welcome in the comment box.

Have a lovely weekend!

Maeve

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Backpacks were everywhere last year and they're here to stay - they're comfortable and come in so many cute designs - here are just a couple. If you're like me and love fringing, check out bag 1, plus it's in the sale. Bag 7 has the most lovely detailing, I was so tempted to buy it but for me the £40 price tag is a little steep. I also nearly bought bag 8, look how crazy bright it is! In the end, I ordered bag 4 and I can't wait for it to arrive! The checkered pattern reminds me of that book Elmer the Elephant! (does anyone else remember reading it as a child?) There are so many nice bags on Amazon, I really recommend you search there if you want to bag a bargain (if you'll pardon the pun).

THE SATCHEL:

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Satchels are another big trend that has come back in, and rightly so, they're a great all purpose bag for any reason you may need them. There's a ton of pretty styles you can choose from - black and gold detailing look stunning on bags 1 and 6, as does the aztec pattern on bag 5. If you want something a bit more classic but still modern, bags 2 and 3 also look great. I bought bag 4 as I love the colour, scalloped detail and it's a great size.

THE SHOULDER/ CROSS-BODY STRAP

Hello everyone, hope you're all having a good day!

I thought I'd do a tag as I haven't done one in ages and these questions are really interesting - and you get to know me a bit better.

It's the 'Get To Know Me' tag and I tag everyone who wants to do it!

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1. Are you named after someone?

The lovely nurse who delivered me when I was born - I don't know her personally, but my parents liked the name!

2. When was the last time you cried?

I can't remember - I think that's a good thing because I used to cry a lot, but not so much anymore.

3. Do you have kids?

Not yet!

4. If you were another person, would you be a friend of yourself?

Hmm maybe..I'd like to think so!

5. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Yes haha, I'm known for it.

6. Will you ever bungee-jump?

Maybe, but I think I'd rather sky dive first.

7. What's your favourite cereal?

Muesli/granola - YUM.

8. What's the first thing you notice about people?

Well everyone is different, so I notice a different first thing for each person I meet. I'm usually good at figuring out a persons personality on first impression, but then people can always surprise you!

9. What is your eye colour?

Blue.

10. Scary movie or happy ending?

I love scary movies, but I am fond of a good happy one too.

11. Favourite smells?

Most food smells (pizza, fresh fruit, cupcakes, vanilla, cinnamon etc.), boy smell (I hope this doesn't sound too weird, and I hope you know what I mean..boys aftershave is meant to smell good to girls, just like vice versa!), the smell of the seaside and Nicki Minaj Pink Friday perfume at the minute.

12. Summer or Winter?

Winter! I love the weather, the clothes, Christmas/New Year time, my birthday and everything.

13. Computer or television?

Computer because I can watch TV on it too if I want, and so much more.

14. What's the furthest you've ever been from home?

I've been to different places all over the UK, but I've never been outside of it.

15. Do you have any special talents?

I'm good at creative things, like art and music etc. I can play a few different musical instruments. I can also swim pretty well - I learnt water lifesaving too so I could save you if you were drowning!

16. Where were you born?

In a hospital, somewhere in the UK. (it's a secret :) )

17. What are your hobbies?

I love anything arty/crafty - I draw, paint, design all sorts of things. I'm also a big lover of music - listening and playing instruments. Of course I love shopping, thrifting, beauty, fashion and reading blogs as well as writing this one! 

18. Do you have any pets?

Two dogs, a cat (she doesn't live with us but visits us often) and as of a few weeks ago, a rapidly-growing, ever-meowing kitten!

19. Favourite movie?

I love a lot of movies! Titanic, The Time Travelers Wife, Despicable Me, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Green Mile, Zodiac, Edward Scissorhands, Lady and the Tramp and Peter Pan to name only a few.

20. Do you have any siblings?

A brother and a sister.

21. What do you want to be when you grow up?

I'm very much undecided - fashion design is the dream, anything in fashion really, or music video production maybe. Something creative for definite! And I'd also like to keep up this blog :)

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I hope you got to know some things you didn't before, I'm really going to take my blog more seriously from now on so you may as well know some random facts!

I hope you don't mind that I won't reveal my location/face (yet) - I will eventually, but once I'm a little older and more confident.

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As I said, feel free to say I tagged you and take part in this tag yourself!

Thanks for reading, 

Maeve

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 Why hello there! 

 Today's blog post is just to inform you that I signed up to Bloglovin' and I'd be honoured if you followed me there! I also would love to follow you all on the site so if you could comment below leading me in the direction of where to follow you I'd be very grateful. Let's get a mutual follow going on!

The link at the top of this post takes you to a magical fairy land with pizza and cake and kittens my profile on Bloglovin' which I'd be super grateful if you followed.

Thank you kindly,

M

Hello everyone!

Just a quick post today:

I ordered this little beauty from Amazon just over a week ago and it arrived via Mr Postman this morning, I'm very excited to try it out!

It's my first OPI product and I really wanted to get it because my nails are in quite bad condition at the minute. Working in a deli has really taken its toll on my nails - I have to keep them short and they are flaky and weak. I want my nail strength back!

So I thought, why not give the much-praised Nail Envy a go. 

I bought it on Amazon so got it at the marked down price of £8.95 - still a bit pricey but a good deal as the RRP is close to £19 - no way was I paying full price! 

I'll let you know how I get on with the oh-so talked about product claimed to be a 'miracle in a bottle' by some, by reviewing it once I've been using it for a while.

Thanks for reading!

M

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(my hospital story - skip this paragraph if you aren't interested and just want to read the review)

This post is a tad overdue - I received my GrazeBox a week ago, however I had to be taken to hospital the day it was supposed to arrive. Last Thursday, I woke with a very sore tummy, so sore to the point where it was very difficult to even stand up. As my job involves standing up all day, I had to call in sick (for the first time). I rested in bed for most of the day, hoping it would go away. I made a doctors appointment for the next day as that was the soonest the doctor could see me. I woke up the next morning, Friday, the day the GrazeBox was scheduled to arrive. I went to my doctor, expecting just a check over and for him to tell me to rest and take some painkillers. Oh no. He asked me if he could feel my stomach and I lay down on the examining table while he poked and prodded at it. When he told me that he thought it was appendicitis I was not expecting that! When he told me I had to go to hospital I was even more shocked. 

My mum kindly drove me there as my pains started to worsen. To cut this story a little shorter, I had to wait around 3 days in hospital before I could have the operation. Despite my own doctors impatience, the hospital doctors weren't so quick to act and wanted to wait until I worsened until they would operate. During a lot of this time I also had to fast. You guessed right if you guessed I wasn't too happy about that. I digress, I had my appendix removed and am now safe at home recovering - so this post is being written while I'm a little sore and I have a bandage over a wound but I'm getting better!
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Anywhoo! I had to wait until I got home to tuck into my GrazeBox - and when I did, I wasn't disappointed!