Excuses, Excuses + a cheeky OOTD ...

Ahhh, there she is!!?

Just as i launch a 'thank you' giveaway for all your support and finish my 30 Day Challenge (which encouraged me to post at least once a day) i fall off the face of the earth and go MIA!

I've had an awfully busy long weekend with the bf - we've been decorating his bedroom. This is both our first experience of full on decorating and jumping into the deep end like we do we've tackled a number of challenges. We've stripped and sanded the walls, skirting and door frames. We've had to replace a ceiling board and insulated the roof! We've then papered the ceiling and walls ... and then we ran out of time :(

So each night after work this week we've decided to keep going and do the painting - no rest for the wicked! Tonight we will paint the ceiling, skirting and door frames and then move onto the walls tomorrow and Thursday. I shall be in for a well deserved rest this weekend that's for sure!

I hope to come back on Friday with some new posts and schedule a few for while I'm away (yes, i will be disappearing again next week and go gallivanting off to Download Festival for 5 days!)

So that's my case that I've put together to excuse the fact that i haven't posted since Friday! ;) ... do you forgive me dolls?! haha.

OOTD:

 

Here's a cheeky OOTD that i threw together - i was originally going to wear this to Frank Turner when i met Zoe (The London Lipgloss) but i chickened out and put on leggings when the heavens opened and i practically needed an Ark to get there!!

I love love love my new top (Tesco's, if you're wondering) and think it will be my go-to tee for Download - its super lightweight and thin and will roll up and tuck away perfectly in my bag :)

Hope you're all well - don't forget to enter my giveaway for a chance to win some goodies

xoxo

Day 30 - 30 Day Challenge - A photograph of yourself taken today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days ...

Day 30 of my 30 Day Challenge - A photograph of yourself taken today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days:

So this is the final installment of my 30 day challenge - time flies, eh!? I hope you've enjoyed getting to know the girl behind The Notebook a bit better.

 

Above is a photo of myself taken today. This morning i woke up in Kingston after a great night out with the lovely Zoe @ The London Lipgloss and outside the hotel i stayed in was this random collection of red telephone boxes - i couldn't resist a tourist style snappy snap before heading off home.

Three good things that have happened to me in the last 30 days:

1. I recently won Zoe's giveaway to meet Frank Turner and go to one of his shows. Me and the bf went along to the Hippodrome in Kingston last night and met Zoe and Frank :) Had a fantastic time! xx

2. I booked a whole bunch of gig tickets for the summer months including Download Festival, Gallows, The Blackout and a few cheeky others that I'll mention at another time.

3. I reached 100 followers on my blog!! Amaze :) Thank you all xoxo

Don't forget to enter my giveaway :)

xoxo

Day 23 - 30 Day Challenge - The next plan you have coming up that you’re really excited for ...

Day 23 of my 30 Day Challenge - The next plan you have coming up that you’re really excited for:

 

Ok, so you may have heard that i recently won Zoe @ The London Lipgloss giveaway where i get to go and see Frank Turner and have a little meet & greet with the man himself. This has finally rolled round and i will be going to said gig next Thursday :) :) so excited! I also have 5 days off from work - perfect!

So yes, this is the next plan i have coming up that I'm really excited for - weeeeeeee!

I have finally decided what to wear (unless the rumoured 'heatwave' hits London and then I'll be screwed! ha)

xoxo

Day 20 - 30 Day Challenge - A band/artist not many people know of, but you think should ...

So today I'm introducing you to a band/artist not many know of but i think should. I could be totally predictable and mention a couple of bands and artists already floating around the pages of my blog (Frank Turner, Gallows, etc) but I've decided to spread the love and mention someone new ...

Day 20 of my 30 Day Challenge - A band/artist not many people know of, but you think should:

Kate Voegele

I was first introduced to Kate Voegele while watching One Tree Hill - not only does she play a uber-cool rock chick, Mia Catalano, but she provides a lot of the soundtrack to OTH. I've picked up two of her albums and absolutely adore them! (You can find them pretty cheap on Play.com and i would highly recommend giving them a whirl).

I've also added a pretty cool song by Kate for you to have a listen to :)

xoxo

Thank you's :) xoxo

Evening girlie's,

This is a little thank you post to 3 lovely Bloggers and to all my followers ....

Lets begin ...

I have won 3, yes THREE giveaways this month, amaze!

excuse the posey pic - i have no make-up on under the glasses as i try to go without on Sundays :)

 

First up is a thank you to the gorgeous Zoe @ The London Lipgloss. I won her Frank Turner giveaway :) So excited for the 26th and still haven't found something to wear :/

Cute packaging and note :)

 

Today i received the mystery prizes from the lovely Leanne @ A Slice of My Life. I absolutely adore the jewellery and cant wait to wear the bracelet and necklace :) I also won a Sigma travel E25 blending brush which I'm eagerly waiting the arrival of :) thanks so much!

sorry for the blurred pic :(

 

I also got sent a cute ORLY Mani Mini in white from the beautiful Farrah @ Make Up It Girl as i was one of the first 10 people to tweet her regarding the barcode scanner link for her blog - amazing what technology can do these days, ha (how old do i sound!?)

Finally a MASSIVE thank you to ALL my followers!!

Today i reached 90 which is fantastic. I never even thought I'd reach 10 followers when i first started The Notebook, haha.

If/when i reach 100 followers i will do a little giveaway to say thank you properly :)

xoxo