Hey lovelies, hope you're all having a lovely week. Its finally Friday and it's 32 degrees here in Suffolk - I feel like I'm melting! Lots of ice cream in store for me this weekend! I know this blog has been mostly product reviews and outfit of the days, but I wanted to write something a little different and a little more personal.
Lots has changed lately, I know some of you may have seen my recent post about my struggles with depression & anxiety - I was seeing the Community Mental Health Team for 18 months and I finally got discharged yesterday. It was a huge step in my recovery and overall wellbeing. I'm really proud I finally got to this point and while it doesn't mean I'm totally better it means I'm well on the way!
Every other weekend I take Oliver & Alfie to my mums house in Norfolk, this weekend we went to a village fair where they had their faces painted as Spiderman and Iron Man, aren't they just so cute?! You can find other pictures from this week on my Instagram, under my username Heidiloux.
Oliver turns four next month, its crazy how time the fast goes! He starts 'big school' in September and is really excited. Alfie goes up into Year 2! Proud Mama moment!
Since splitting up with Rob in February I've been really happily single, for the first time in 8 years I'm single and content with it! I feel at 25 I probably should settle at some point, but right now I just don't feel ready to. A lot of my friends are getting married and having babies which is amazing but the thought of settling terrifies me! Right now, I don't feel the need to be with anyone. I'm surrounded by amazing family and my closest friends, men just don't come into the equation!
Definitely feeling this right now! Although I have to say, I did get a little wedding envy seeing the photos of Fearne Cotton in her wedding dress, she looked absolutely stunning. And only the oh-so-perfect Olivia Palermo could look so sweet in a cardi and bright blue Manolos! I'm kind of pining after a wedding dress but not a wedding! I think the entire blogosphere is excited to see the gorgeous Milly from Pearls and Poodles marry her beau Rob, I can't wait to see the photos and I'm sure Milly is going to look utterly divine! I've been a huge fan of her blog for years now & am so happy for her. I love seeing her Instagram updates of her wedding plans, everything looks flawless!
Doesn't Olivia look absolutely perfect?! And her husband is a bit of a dish isn't he?! Ding Dong! Olivia ditched the traditional white dress for this cream top and lace skort combo, what do you guys think of getting married in a skort?!
Hope you all enjoyed reading something a little different!
Hey lovelies! I hope you've had a super start to the week, today I'm bringing you a lovely Polyvore outfit creation, featuring a gorgeous ModCloth dress. The first time I'd heard of ModCloth was actually a week or so ago, when the ever so lovely Rebecca showed the world her pie print dress (seriously - if anyone can pull off a pie print dress - its Rebecca!) I then got a lovely e-mail from Amy at ModCloth asking if I'd like to participate in their weekly Polyvore outfit challenge. How could I say no?! After much deliberating this was the outfit I've come up with..
The dress featured is the utterly gorgeous Palette on Parade dress I love the retro print and the shape is really flattering, I chose some simple accessories to go with the dress, including the 'Make Persimmon of Yourself' bag, I adore cross-body bags, I'm a total sucker for coral and the detailing is just beautiful, I really love gentle, feminine accessories and I think it would compliment the dress beautifully. I also chose a tan waist belt with a bow to break the dress up a bit, some red pumps (which come in lots of different colours, including pink which are just the cutest!) and a yellow cardigan. If you haven't checked out ModCloth, go and have a peep (especially at the shoes!).
How would you style the Palette on Parade dress?!
Lots of love
xxx
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As Valentines sneaks upon us, I have to admit, I'm not feeling particularly full of the romantic spirit, unfortunately, Mr Blush & Belle and I are unable to spend Valentines Day together this year, which is a massive downer for me. I'm a total sucker for anything cute, romantic/remotely loving and Valentines is definitely no exception. I adore having that one day a year to make an extra special effort to show someone how much you really do care for them.Here's what's on my Valentines wishlist for this year...
EOS Lip Sphere in Strawberry Sorbet £5.99 (available from Naturisimo)
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser £14.25 (available from Liz Earle)
Wal G Lace Dress £35 (available from Topshop)
Nail Rock nail wraps, in Loverheart £6.65 (available from Topshop)
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green £3.99 (available from Amazon)
Bird Earrings £1.50 (available from River Island)
Charbonnel Et Walker Milk Chocolate Truffles - 110g £9.75 (available from John Lewis)
Floral Gift Boxes £6.95 (available from dotcomgiftshop)
Cath Kidston Fold & Mail Stationary £7 (available from Cath Kidston)
Pink Lace Collar Top £16 (available from Topshop)
Whats on your Valentines wishlist this year..?
Blush & Belle x
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