MagpieSparkles: beads

Aside from the awful weather I've had a lovely week and some very dumb moments. I forgot to mention that last Saturday when I was feeling very close to the border of drunk we were discussing weird food combinations and we got onto the Love/Hate of Marmite. I was raving about Marmite with cheese and our friend said she once had Supernoodles on toast with Marmite, when I asked how she ate it cue about an hour of laughter. It was a stupid question but in my head I was thinking you pick up toast and noodles would go everywhere. On Thursday I asked work colleagues if the world was flat. Someone had been whistling the British Gas advert tune and I said the world looks weird as the car is so big driving over it. I also came to the conclusion that cookies are very clever indeed - I can be innocently browsing a news website and it will have adverts rolling for make-up and clothes - all the items I was looking at yesterday. So that's how the week has gone. I mentioned last week I was after a Pikachu 3DS XL but they have suddenly become completely unavailable everywhere sob sob.

My boyfriend met me from work on Tuesday and we went for a pub tea before meeting friends at the cinema. I've been eating clean for a good few weeks now and I decided I'd treat myself so picked a chicken new yorker. I really couldn't finish it and left most of the cheese, bacon and chicken so no idea why I bothered in the first place. We went to see Star Trek and having not seen the first film I had no idea what to expect. I enjoyed it however as it wasn't too hard to work out what was happening and I loved seeing two of my favourite actors Simon Pegg and Noel Clarke.

On Wednesday while watching the Apprentice I decided it was high time me and my boyfriend tried the new Cadburys Marvellous Creations and we started with the Cookie Nut Crunch which was ok but nothing I'd buy again. It reminded me of the shortcake one they did years ago that I adored but it wasn't around for long. We then tried the Jelly Popping Candy one and my gosh it is yummy!!! I am dying to get the big bars of it! I'd heard mixed reactions about them as it does seem my friends like one or the other. I love the Apprentice being back but it really gets me how they attack each other especially in the board room. Next week in Dubai looks amazing.

On Friday I met a friend from work as she is part time and my boyfriend works early mornings so we went for a late lunch. After a long chat over jacket potatoes and baguettes my boyfriend left us girls in the pouring rain to shop and then we went to see The Great Gatsby. There aren't words for how much I have been looking forward to seeing the film and it was heart stoppingly amazing. Leonardo DiCaprio is such a dreamboat and the costumes were stunning. Carey Mulligan was so good as Daisy and the story is told by Tobey Maguire. I already have the soundtrack and it was amazing to see how the songs were used and in what scenes as it ties it all together nicely. I thought throughout the film how much Jay-Z and Beyoncé songs featured and then I spotted Jay-Z as the executive producer on the credits - how cool is that?! I didn't know he had been working on movies but The Great Gatsby is one to be proud of, they did such a good job of it. My boyfriend has said he'll accompany me to the cinema to see it again before it goes off and I cannot wait! And to add more Leonardo Dicaprio to my weekend Titanic was on last night, I can't bear the bit where Jack dies and my boyfriend had suggested Monsters Inc so we watched that and then tuned back into Titanic right at the end where the old Rose drops her necklace into the ocean and I STILL cried! That damn music!

Today was spent with my boyfriend's sister in law and nephew while my boyfriend, his brother and dad went to see Star Trek together as they are all massive fans. Me and Sarah had a leisurely drink at Costa followed by an amble round shops as her maternity leave is about to end and she was looking for some new clothes. It was a gorgeous day and sunny the entire time. Its got so warm so quick too I was caught out with my jacket but kept it under the buggy which was handy. I'm so sleepy after sunshine and walking, I love the smell my skin gets after its been warm, it reminds me of summer.

I'm hoping this weather continues as I'm fed up of cold and rain and wind. Summer please!
I have finally entered the world of disco pants...I have coveted a pair for ages now, well over a year but had never been near an American Apparel at the right time to try a pair and ordering online seemed a no-go as it wasn't possible to return. I happened to find a pair in Primark this week and it was love. They look amazing on but I hadn't the right size and in a moment of madness I found a Boohoo discount code and ordered four pairs because they do Collect+ which would mean free and easy returns. I am yet to decide which ones to keep but I will show you next week - exciting!

Bits for making bracelets - all eBay

I'm not sure if I've mentioned on here before making bracelets but I love doing it and it goes down a storm when I give them as presents to friends. I'd recently made some and noticed I had a few gaps appearing in my box.

Organza gift bags - eBay

These are so sweet for popping bracelets into as it looks so much nicer than just in tissue paper or wrapping paper.

Disco Pants £16 - Primark

These are the beauties I found! The ankles could be tighter as they're too loose on me but as I'm short I can sort that out. They are really thick material and if you can find a pair I recommend them!

Brighton beach pj shorts £4 - Primark

I had to have these the second I laid eyes on them they're so ME! Just a word of warning if you do buy them the label in mine said £4 but the till comes up £6 - the girl changed it but they had to remove the tags and the receipt says sold without tag.

Trousers £9 - Primark

I'm not sure what type of trousers these are as they're loose on the leg and cuffed at the ankle. The pattern is pretty crazy but I got them for holiday if there's an evening that's a bit chilly or even a day I would wear these. They have pockets too which will come in handy.

Flower tea dress £5 (sale) - Primark

This dress may look plain but it looks so sweet on and with a shot of colour and accessories will look fab.

Oblong doileys £2.99 - QD

I stumbled in here look for something and found these. I have a thing for doileys and they're so hard to find nowadays as they're quite old fashioned and vintage so I only find the paper ones. I was so pleased to find fabric ones!

Wooden box with shelves £2.49 - QD

I went in looking for these as my Mum got some years ago and I then wanted one as I got a Swarovski duck that needs protecting until I move out and get my own cabinet. I don't have anywhere yet to sit this unit so its staying in the loft until I can make space.

Blue crystal door frame hooks £7.99 - TK Maxx

I fell in love with this and even though I already have a door frame hook I got this as I'm hoping my boyfriend will have it on his door (he is currently resisting) as we don't have anywhere to hang anything in his room. He thinks its too girlie!

Peter Rabbit mug £3 - TK Maxx

It is rare to see anything like this so I picked it up instantly. I don't know where he'll go as I'm not using him as a mug but I do need a pen pot so could be for that.

Bows £2.49, die-cuts £2.69 - Rymans

I was killing time and popped in here for a quick browse. I actually found loads and couldn't resist these pastel scrapbook bits.

Card toppers £1.59 - Rymans

I can't wait to make my best friend this New York card as she has been and loved it. I'll probably use the other two in my scrapbook but Paris will have to wait until I visit again!

Card toppers £1.59 - Rymans

I am making an Acceptance card for the wedding in September so think I'll use these silver hearts and of course I need a wedding congratulations card so will use the other set for that.

So that's my week and the odd bits I've bought. Hope you've all had good weeks

Wow! Week 32, this year is flying by! Bit of an odd week, enjoyed the Bank Holiday Monday with my boyfriend, we didn't do a great deal. Lazed in bed, watched Shaun of the Dead, played Sims 3, just enjoyed a quiet day together really. He'd spent Saturday evening at a Beer Festival in Kent and then Sunday in London with his uni friends so he was pretty tired out. I may only have been at work four days this week but I'm certain I feel more tired than if it was a five day week! Sort it out body! It also got pretty chilly towards the end of the week, made me so excited as I love Autumn and Winter as they are when all my favourite yearly events happen: my birthday, Halloween, Guy Fawkes night, Christmas (Christmas shopping!) and New Year. Plus I now have my boyfriend's birthday in December, our anniversary and my Mum's birthday which is always special in my eyes. Take into account my love of winter wardrobe shopping, I am already perusing websites for winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, you name it, I'm longing for it already haha. Now that its September and my birthday is the 20th I am amazed how fast this year has gone by. Time seems to speed up as Christmas approaches, I am dying for Christmas stock to appear in shops, make my lists, withdraw my Christmas present savings, make my Christmas cards, decorate the house. Completely Christmas mad!
I will be the ripe ol' age of 24 in just over two weeks WAH. Bring back 21 I say, that was the dream. However at the same time I wouldn't trade where I am in my life now for anything. Personally the past twelve months have been incredibly difficult for me but I feel I have matured immensely, learnt so much about myself and the love and strength of my family and found my boyfriend, who I am so crazy about. The kittens we rescued 18 months ago are completely different cats now. I am still putting together their story so I'll be able to share that with you soon. It really does go to show that love really is all you need in life.
Not had the greatest weekend, felt so unwell yesterday like I had a cold coming on. I kept sneezing and blowing my nose, my eyes felt strained and I had stomach ache and no hunger which is often a sure sign. I felt better after a long sleep but have been quite sick today. I will do anything to avoid throwing up but it just got to the point I knew I had to, to stop feeling so rotten. It worked but my stomach still doesn't feel right. I've been watching YouTube loads this evening and making a list on my iPhone of stuff I want to get this month. Hardly bought any make-up or beauty products in recent months and have decided as its my birthday this month I'm going to have a huge splurge and treat myself. If you have any suggestions let me know :)
I'm still finding the high street is in the weird transition between Summer and Autumn and I can never really find anything. Primark have a lot of knitted jumpers and cardigans coming in and I lust after them every year but I don't think they suit me. I may try again this year as they look so snuggly and warm. I got my boyfriend another hoody from Primark as he has worn his current one so much (actually stolen from me). I have a few and they are so nice! Really warm and soft and they look so good on him. I found a few shirts on my visit.

Mum got me this Flamingo top. Another shirt! Can't resist any hue of blue.

Owl blouse and stripey shirt. Had to get both in bigger sizes as it was the last Owl one and Primark button up shirts don't tend to leave much room for boobs :-/