Ok, so it is now one month into my weightloss/health and fitness diary.    The  first two sets of bridesmaids duties is now a mere 4 months away!   I have never been so determined to shape up.  It  isn't so much the losing weight but changing my shape - would like the curves to be a little tighter.    

the 'e' word..

My exercise regime has been quite hard but I like to mix things up.  I have been putting in training 4, if not 5 times a week.  This includes 3 exercise classes - Tabatta, Kettlebells and 'Yogalattes'.  I do tabatta and yogalattes on a Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Kettlebells on a Thursday morning.  The bells are pretty tough after a Tabatta sesh the night before believe me!    If I miss a class for any reason I really do think the instructor picks on me when I return.  

My first Tattoo - Tiny Birds

I have always 'talked' a good tattoo but have never had the courage to actually book one myself.  It is something that was on my 'before 30 list' but the best I did was a henna motif on my ankle, last July in Ibiza.  Wuss.    My bestie, Sami, has lots of them and they really suit her.  I am going to be Maid of Honour for her in August.  We have also been friends coming up for 18 years now.  We were best friends all through school and we got up to some mischief.  To celebrate this and as a Maid of Honour present, Sami suggested we get a matching tattoo.  I thought that this was an amazing idea, what a unique gift to someone.    I wasn't completely certain anything would come of it but she called a fortnight ago and said 'that's us booked in, you can't chicken out - i've paid the deposit!'.  Yikes  I thought!  

Originally we were going to get a tiny heart on the wrist, however, I have always loved tiny bird tattoos, I thought they were really pretty, so the night before, thought I would chance my luck and suggest a change of design.  Surprisingly, I didn't have to try hard at all.  

The Camouflage Company London - 3 Piece Cosmetic Bag Set

You can never have enough makeup storage at home though, It can be a bit of a dilemma when it comes to weekend break planning.  The Camouflage Company London very kindly sent me this really pretty 3 piece cosmetic bag set to test drive.   I took it with me on my trip to Edinburgh earlier this month for my husbands 40th.    

The blue and white motifs that are used in the design of these bags are absolutely stunning, very charming.  

Steam Cream Moisturiser - Limited Edition Tin, Precious

Steam Cream is proving more popular by the second with its 3-in-1 formula which can be used on Face, Hands and Body.  

Suitable for all skin types, Steam Cream, is completely vegan, completely natural. Hand made using natural ingredients such as lavender essential oil and orange flower water.  Many people have said that steam cream has helped clear up their Eczema outbreaks and I have to agree.  I often get outbreaks on my neck and there is something in Steam cream that has definitely made a difference to it and seems to keep it at bay.

Glossybox February 2014 - Valentines Box

The Valentines Glossybox was ah-mazing!  A lovely treat.