December Wish List

'Sup?

This months wish-list combines the cold weather with style and chic to produce the ultimate list to ask for for Christmas!

• New Look, £17.99 Red Brushed Check Print Mini Skirt

• H&M, £14.99 Black Treggings, aka Disco Pants

• Urban Outfitter, £40 Pins & Needles All-Over Black Lace Slip Dress

• H&M, £12.99 Black & Grey Stripe Slightly-Cropped Long-sleeve Jersey Top

• H&M, £30 Brown Leather Boots with Chunky Rubber Soles

• Primark, £25 Khaki Heritage Parka with Fur-Trimmed Hood

Yours,
Truly xxx

X-Mas: Have a Very Merry Christmas

Hello-ha

So, I know I've been unusually quiet for this time of year- I'm very sorry but the Christmas spirit has got me like: 

Anyway, I absolutely haven't forgotten to keep you with a brilliant guide to Christmas presents, which is why I've made this simple glossary for everything you need to know about present-buying.

1. For Mums: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/the-beginning-of-long-christmas-list.html
2. For Teen Sisters: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/continuing-big-christmas-list.html
3. For Grandparents and Aunties: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/christmas-in-15-days-lets-get-shopping.html
4. For Dads: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/christmas-list-hardest.html

Just click on the links and Christmas becomes easy again!!!

Yours,

Truly xxx

Crazy Crochet: Finished?

'Sup!?

So, I think that I've finished this crocheted headband. Although is not brilliant, I'm pretty proud because it is the first time I've ever tried this sorta thing out. 

Do you think I should add a gathered bit like this...?

Reply with your opinions!

Yours,

Truly xxx

Hairway to Heaven: Down-Do's

Bad Hair Day? No need for a hairy-canary!!

I'm really sorry for that ^ it just had to be done.

Anyway, today's post is aimed at delivering you simple and easy ideas for hair styles to wear on a day-to-day basis. 

They're pretty self explanatory but I've added in some of my own hints and tips for you to use when trying them out. 

These are all for the hair-down days. Formal and pretty too! 

Item Uno:

Item dos:

Item tres:

Item quatro: Last but not least is possibly my favourite: it's very very easy, whilst also keeping the hair out of the face during the day. The plaits are an added (optional) feature to make the end result look formal and stylish. 

Yours,

Truly xxx

P.S. Excited for X-Mas or what!?!

Crazy Crochet: Progress

Aloha!

This is the progress I have made on my crocheting. Headband game strong! As you can see, it isn't quite long enough so a bit more work is needed to finish, but progress is going well, I think.

If you wanna try, have a go starting through these tutorials: 

Also, my previous blog provides a helpful starter pack. Simply click here: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/trying-something-new-crazy-crochet.html

I am soooooo excited for Christmas!!! What about you? Got any plans?

Yours,

Truly xxx

Trying Something New: Crazy Crochet

Howdy do?

So I've embarked on my newest adventure (which just happens to be at home tucked up in bed with Christmas music and a box of chocolates). Something I've never done before but I'm  tryna pick it up. And what I am referring to is crocheting. 

With a bit of help to start, I've gathered it is rather simple- actually!! You will need:

And that's all!

Currently, after leaving the beret for a bit, I'm working on a crocheted headband with attachable rose badge- the perfect Chritmas gift!!

Yours,

Truly xxx

New Autumn Androgyny 2014/ #SaturdayStyles

Bit late for Halloween, I guess, but I hope y'all had a good one!

Todays Saturday Styles can be combined with this Autumn's Androgyny Themes. 

Showing, monochrome prints, in stylish and comfy outfit for everyday wear:

• black & white jacket from M&S
• black & white patchy work bag for £25, also from M&S
• black skinny jeans from H&M for £12.99
• tee underneath in bold colour brightens outfit

Combine for perfect autumn styles. See more at the following link, for this Autumn: http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/new-autumn-androgyny-2014-hair-make-up.html

Yours,

Truly xxx

Truly Scrumptious: Layer Desserts

Another bit of a break, to focus on possibly my favourite point of focus: FOOD

And I have come up with the perfect concoction that can be whipped up in literally under 5 minutes, yet serves to be totally acceptable and enjoyable.


You Will Need*:

• 100g Digestive Biscuits
• 100g Custard
• 100g Natural Yoghurt
• 100g Raspberry/ Strawberry Jam

*Amounts may vary depending on how many are being served. My method served 5 at least.

Equipment Needed:

• rolling pin (optional)
• serving dishes (I used glass cups)
• 5 or more spoons

Method:

1. Crumble your digestive biscuits (using your fingers or a rolling pin**) into a bowl/mug.

2. Dollop a generous layer of natural yoghurt into each serving glass. 

3. Sprinkle a thin layer of biscuit crumbs over each one.

4. Add a spoonful (or two) of raspberry jam on top of the biscuit.

5. Again, sprinkle a thin layer of biscuit crumbs over each one.

The great thing is, the ingredients
are changeable, e.g. the centre portion
is for a guest who dislikes jam

6. Finish with a layer of custard + any left overs.

Et voila! Deee-lishhh

**I put the biscuits in a plastic resealable freezer bag, wrapped it in a tea fowl, and bashed with a rolling pin... quite a good method to take your anger out on something but be warned, don't do it on a glass table!!

Yours,

Truly xxx

New Autumn Androgyny 2014- HAIR & MAKE-UP

In today's post, we'll focus on how to go for the 'masculine' approach without looking like a drag queen.

By this I mean hair and make-up, casually:

You can try...

• quiffs (un-chavy)
• messy buns
• loose ponies
• french plaits- to go for the poshie look

Or for make-up:

• purple/ wine-coloured eye shadows
• subtle eye-liner - don't forget below the eye also 
• a little less mascara, a little more action
• either deep red lipstick with matched lip liner or pale pink shades... or none?
• high-lighted cheekbones
• illustrated, thick eyebrow

Yours,

Truly xxx

Who's Coming Up?

I fear I have gotten too caught up in Autumn fashions (if that's possible), so I thought a short break was necessary.

Today's post is a little spoiler alert in who to look out for, which is a talent... which I possess.
r in the upcoming weeks, months or years. Yes, spotting tomorrows Emma Watsons, Taylor Swifts and J.K.Rowlings. TODAY.

Firstly, and I would say my favourite but they all are, actor Ben Schnetzer. At just 24 years of age, Schnetzer has already starred in a couple of my fave films. To be honest, it took me a wikipedia search to discover he was anything other than Irish or German- yet American; his accents are perf. He stars as Max Vandenburg in The Book Thief and, in comparison, is almost physically unrecognisable as Mark in Pride. The Book Thief, based on the book following a girl fostered by a family in German mid WWII; I have previously reviewed as a great book (http://trewleesensational.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/my-reviews-books-books-books.html) and although the film isn't amazing, this actor very definitely is! Pride is a great feel-good film, also political, about Gay Rights and Miners Rights in Britain in the 1980's. He's soon to appear in The Riot Club, also with Sam Claflin and Douglas Booth

This guy, I just can't.

Next is a person who I do claim to have spotted before everyone else. Megan Trainor! Musician at the age of just 20. You must have heard her first and as yet only single to reach no.1 two weeks in a row in 8 different countries, All About That Bass. If you haven't already:

I have literally listened to it all day on repeat. And, it has been proven, you won't get bored. It's also a little booster for those of you uncomfortable with your size!?

Yours,
Truly xxx

New Autumn Androgyny 2014- WHERE TO LOOK

So it's all fine going on about all the greatest new perks of this seasons styles, but what you really wanna know is where can you find this stuff?

My answer:

Anywhere!

Here are a couple of my favourite retailers of autumn styles:

For the money-savers:

• Topshop http://www.topshop.com/?geoip=home
• Warehouse
• Next
• M&S
• Zara http://www.zara.com/uk/

Medium priced:

• Isabel Marant
• Ganni http://www.ganni.com/home/
• Reiss

Not-so medium priced:

• Whistles http://www.whistles.com
• All Saints
• Arnotts
• J W Anderson
  
  
  
  
  
   
• Marc Jacobs http://www.marcjacobs.com
• Helen McAlinden
• Monki
• Victoria Beckham
• Isabel Marant
• Céline
• DKNY http://www.dkny.com
• The Row- sharp tailoring
• Hermes- oversized, languid looks
• Jimmy Choo http://www.jimmychoo.com

Angelina puts Brad
in his place

Our inspiration:

• Angelina Jolie
• Stella McCartney

Yours,
Truly xxx