The Single Girl’s Guide to Valentines Day

So Valentine’s day is tomorrow! Some people crave it, others could not give a care in the world. I don’t think you need a guy to spoil you or enjoy this Friday night, and neither should you (if you have a fella, well then forget what I just said that and milk V day for what it’s worth haha).

Whether you’ve just come out of a relationship or you’ve been single for a while…I’ve come up with 5 things you can be doing instead of crying over the fact no one is buying you a cheesy cute teddy bear and chocolates!



1. Get dolled up and go on a date with your girl friends!!

I’ve done this numerous times and it is so much fun…we go out to eat at a restaurant (our tradition is Frankie and Benny’s) and just have a good catch up. Seriously sit back and spot the couples who are on their first date (awkward moments are horrid/ funny to watch), and the couples who are not having the best time(seriously awkward!).
Don’t fancy a dinner? Go bowling…karaoke..a bar..whatever takes your fancy, the options are quite endless.

2. Have a pamper night!

Run a hot bath and pop in your favourite bath bomb, light a few candles, and get stuck in a good book (or catch up on pretty little liars or whatever TV show…or just take a nap). Slather on a hair mask and face mask and just take some time to just relax and treat yourself. Bliss!

3. Have a movie night!

Get your friends together or even your family and have a movie marathon. Must haves: Junk food and blankets! Film choice: well that’s up to you..comedies, chick flicks, horror…or just watch back to back Harry Potter (who doesn’t love a bit of HP!)

4. Treat yourself!

Since you aren’t going to be spending cash on an other half, spend it on yourself! Who doesn’t like a little materialistic pick me up. Grab yourself a gorgeous pair of shoes, new jewellery or even a manicure. 

5. Get into bed and sleep till the next day.

This is for those who have just got out of a relationship and don’t fancy doing any of the above, just live the hermit life! Get your pj’s on, make a green tea and just crawl into bed. You’ll forget all about this commercially glorified holiday in no time!

How are you guys gonna spend V day?

The Weekend Post: Fairy Lights & Diamond Rings

Last weekend I met up with a couple of my besties and we headed to Manchester. We had lunch at a restaurant called Rosso, which is owned by Rio Ferdinand (who plays for Manchester United for those who are not familiar with the football world!). We’d never been before, but I knew it advertises a fine dining experience of the Italian variety and that it’s often a celebrity haunt (the walls are plastered in photos of celebs who have visited). Unfortunately we didn’t bump into anyone famous, but it was definitely an experience!




It’s situated in a slightly posh area of the city centre, with lavish old buildings and a Vivienne Westwood right next door, and plenty of super nice cars. There is a doorman that greets you and a swarm of employees dressed all in black that offer to take your coat and seat you. We didn’t book a table and although it was quite full we managed to get seated straight away. The interior is b.e.a.utiful, high ceilings, lots and lots of fairy lights and garlands of ivy and baubles for the festive season. Our waiters were Italian and posh and I felt so out of place haha!I ordered a mocktail called Inhibition which was passion fruity and yummy, and I went for the safe option of a 4 cheese pizza, although it was a laced with patches of a greenish grey substance (Soz if you are eating whilst reading this), I can only assume it was blue cheese. It started out okay, but half way through I was starting to regret my choice and was feeling sick, clearly my stomach isn’t accustomed to anything other than cheddar, mozzarella or halloumi. On the upside the portions were big and the prices were not as bad as I thought they were going to be.




Although I think I'm definitely more comfortable in a Nandos, it was a nice restaurant, with a lovely atmosphere and I probably would go back, although next time I’d choose something else off the menu!



After lunch, we made our way through the busy city centre and had a look in a few shops, including Selfridges and of course Tiffany’s. My friend and I were just drooling over all the beautiful diamond encrusted rings, not literally of course…that’d be embarrassing!





The city was lit up in lots of pretty fairy lights (in case you haven’t picked up on it yet…I'm a sucker for twinkly lights!) and the German Christmas markets filled the streets! I love Christmas time in the UK and visiting all the markets in different cities, I go every year and each year I buy pancakes with Nutella..they are just SO good!








Who else loves Christmas Markets?

November Photo Diary

1-4. Short weekend visit to the city I went to Uni with my best friends (minus one =[), stayed the night in a hotel, had such a fun time and experienced loads of hilarious moments.



1&4. Went bowling and got a strike! Even got presented with a sticker haha! 2. It’s been a long tradition to go to Nandos with my friends…mainly because we are an indecisive bunch and always end up there! 3. Watched Gravity and really enjoyed it…space looks beautiful and scary at the same time.



1. A festive Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 2. Cute primark gloves/mittens…I am panda obsessed! 3&4. First time I have been in a Victoria’s Secret store…so girly and pretty.



1. Winter is slowly making it’s way…I love this time of year because England looks so pretty. 2. Fitting room selfie…like my tee? I love it! 3. Getting my Movember on! haha I have an addiction to Snapchat. 4. Sitting by the fire with hot chocolate and a book is the best!



1. New Caffe Nero lattes 2-4. Festive Costa Coffee drinks…so yummy and look how cute the baby gingerbread man is! I know, I know, I have a coffee addiction I think…I probably spend about the same amount of time the cast of Friends did in coffee houses =/



1-4. Went to my friend’s masquerade ball themed bachelorette party. It was SO much fun and saw some friends I haven’t seen in years…it was nice to dress up and do something different!

October Photo Diary

1. Autumn is here! 2. Trying bubble tea for the first time…can’t say I am a fan though 3. Online shopping 4. Cosy Autumn essentials


1. Mirror selfie in Trafford Centre, wearing my new trench from Miss Selfridge 2. Gym time 3.Healthy berry banana smoothie..yum! 4. Night time Selfie

1. My hometown in the evening <3 2.Surprise post from one of my best friends 3. Foot long Cookie dough..mmmm!! 4. All black errthang…well, except the cobalt blazer…OOTD for a family dinner

1. Favourite hot chocolate ever at Caffe Nero 2&3. Homemade goodies…Chocolate tart and apple pie 4. I spend A LOT of time in coffee shops!

1. Mummy- Daughter lunch date 2. Mozzarella dippers 3. Yummy chicken Salad 4. Sneaky toilet selfie…because I’m classy like that

                                            Pumpkin Carving! I LOVE Halloween!