How Pinteresting!

I've been using Pinterest for a little over two years now and I tend to dip in and out, pinning everything for a two week period and then ignoring it for a month or two.

I think really I'm like that with most things online, and some days computers, phones and gadgets are just not the one. That said, Pinterest can be a really great place to invigorate the mind and inspire, whether it's soothing a bit of wanderlust or finding something new to cook, there are times when it's become a bit of a go-to.

Without wanting to say similar things to what has already been said, I thought I'd just share a few of my favourite pins from August with you.

I'm still not sure where I'll be going with this but it's just some more of me trying to put some things out there and get something other than photographs of days out up here. Diary posts are nice but I always think of this place as an online scrapbook.



1 // Blue Lagoon, Iceland :: I've still got that long-lasting hankering for an Icelandic break, not sure if our money-diet will allow it as the deadline we set ourselves is drawing nearer, so beautiful photographs might have to do it for now.
2 // 'A Better 'Yes' Down the Road' :: Definitely helps with some recent uncertain feelings.
3 // Vitamin Boosting Juices :: I was big into smoothies and the like a couple of months ago, I think I want to get back into it. Changes of the season and upheavals in life usually bring illness and I'd like to prevent that, please.
4 // Silhouettes on Colourful Curtains :: Design.Love.Fest never fails to inspire when it comes to photo shoots and this is just some really lovely styling. That's the kind of thing that makes me long to 'do Photography' again.

+BONUS // Samoyed Puppy :: All the fluff.


I'm really after feedback, is this the kind of post that you enjoy reading? Should I do more of them?

Even after those 2 years I mentioned before, I feel like I'm still getting a hang of this Pinterest thing, you're welcome to follow me on the journey if you like :: http://www.pinterest.com/intoruth/

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Hearts, florals etc.

It's been a little while since I've done one of these kind of posts, not to mention a first for actually having Topshop to thank for it as I seem to have unintentionally only bought things from Topshop recently - they do have a sale on after all.

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First up, are these two pretty dresses, I was sad about having to return the white one as it was such a bargain at just £10, but it was just too big. I adore the floral one though, covered in daffodils, lovely for summer, and such a flattering length - it was also only £10, marked down from £40 in the sale.



I also got this cute necklace, which actually wasn't in the sale for just £4, which I thought was really reasonable for Topshop. I know it's just costume jewellery but I think it so sweet and sits so nicely when wearing it.


It's actually been well over two years since I last ordered something online from Topshop, I think it's the high P&P that puts me off, but I might take more time to scout out bargains in the sale now.
Last of my Topshop purchases, was that heart dress ♥, in the sale marked down from £40 to £20. I've seen this beaut everywhere and I knew I wanted it. Now I have it I know I never would have paid £40 for it as the material doesn't really deserve such a high price-tag, there isn't even an underskirt/slip. I'm already thinking of occasions this will come up trumps for as although I own a lot of dresses I don't have any like this. I actually sent the one I'm wearing in the photos back as it was a little big, luckily the size down was still in stock, and funnily enough arrived yesterday. I opted for the 'tall' version as I know Topshop tends to cater to those leggier than myself, and I knew I wanted it a slightly longer length anyway.




Last, but not least, and kind of unrelated, I wanted to show you the neat, vintage National Geographics magazines I picked up from Newbury YMCA last weekend. I know my sister will appreciate a flick through them as she's currently subscribed but I got them for the pretty advertisements. There are so many more left at the shop, I might have another look, there were a lot of neat camera ads to look at.


Have you picked up any sales bargains lately? They seem to be relentless, not to mention everywhere, quite the treat for a thrifty lady such as myself.

Little Eight.

Here's an outfit from the other day which I quite liked, as well as some recent things that I've bought and liked ♥. I'm so pleased because I couldn't fit into these shorts six months ago and now I do. I feel like I was channelling my inner child a bit with this one, but sometimes it's nice to not worry about carrying off a certain look.

T-shirt: New Look
Necklace: Gift
Shorts: Peacocks
Socks: New Look
Shoes: Converse


Excuse my nearly makeupless face, I'm only wearing Dermablend, and despite my tired eyes I don't think I look too bad.


Nails: Models Own: Soda Pop Pink, Aciiied
I mainly only painted my nails for the sake of having the day off, I really want to get my nail art back up to scratch for my holiday next week.

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So, like I said on Tuesday, I went a little crazy on the ASOS sale. I'm actually sending a couple of things back, but it's alright because what I have left is still nice. If you're interested, the items I'm sending back are the bag I mentioned a couple of Tuesday Tabs ago - it is a bit more fluorescent than I would have liked, which is sad because the teal zip is mainly what made me fall for it, I also picked up elephant print jeans which as with most trousers on my 5'3" body, were just not a good fit, plus I didn't like the print in real life as much as I thought I would, sure I love animal-prints but I'm still particular about them.


Timeless for ASOS [x]
I love these shoes, it's always the best when you first put on a pair of shoes and they're comfy straight away and don't really need any wearing in. I wore these all the way into work and was blister-free by the time I arrived. I'd definitley recommend them, especially for the price they're at now.





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This was my second choice after the bag I'm sending back. I thought it would be good for the holiday. The colours are nice and light so it's a good summer bag, it's mainly a rucksack but can be either two straps or one, which is pretty neat. It's also really roomy, which is something I always need in a bag, just so I can opt to put my SLR in there if I need to, so this will be great for Turkey.
You might also notice that I was a bit cheeky and popped out to get the map-print Tee & Cake t-shirt from Topshop that I mentioned earlier this week


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This was kind of on a whim but I've been kind on edge over scratching my new phone's face so at least I have a nice way to not do that now. ♥




If you subscribe to Glossybox, you'll know that The Garden Pharmacy are offering 20% off Dermablend products until July. I snapped this up, as with the discount is was still £19 and as you're only using a small amount at a time, I feel like it will last forever. I was also surprised to learn that the sample pack in this month's box was £4.99! The Garden Pharmacy were also nice enough to include this sample of Vichy 24hr moisturiser.

Have you snapped up anything nice in the ASOS sale yet, or grabbed any other bargains?

Pretty Polish.

My nails are super-short at the moment, so I haven't got around to trying any of these out yet, but they only arrived yesterday. Were you as excited as I was to see Models Own had launched three new colours to add to their Beetlejuice collection. I only have one of the 'old' ones, but they are much more suited to autumn/winter and these new colours are much more spring/summer. There is currently a mixed box set of six including polishes from each collection available for just £20 on the website.

It was mainly Indian Ocean that caught my eye this time around, the bottle makes it seem slightly mother-of-pearly, I hope it looks as nice on.

Models Own have a great deal on their website that means if you buy five, you can save £7. As a lot of my polishes are turning gloopy and I'm a bit low on Models Own, I thought the release of the new Beetlejuices was a good excuse.

L-R: Top Turquoise, Edamame, Lilac Dream, Soda Pop Pink and Indian Ocean



I was perhaps left a little disappointed with how the order was presented, my very first Models Own order came in such lovely packaging and these were just wrapped in a bubble wrap and posted off in a jiffy bag. I wouldn't mind but given that it's £2.95 and the package is only small it tends to feel like a bit of a let down. They did arrive really quickly though, so I think it's just that I hate paying for P&P.

I'm sure all these colours will be to high MO standard though, I'm most looking forward to Lilac Dream, I think. I just need my nails to grow that little bit more...

Did you pick up any of the new Beetlejuice collection, what do you think?

VAL DAY.

After taking a gander at Lazy Oaf's S/S 12 Lookbook (at least one great cat-related item to stick on my list), I had a browse on the rest of their website, and stumbled across a pure goldmine of perfect Valentines cards. If only I wasn't so organised and hadn't picked up my card for my special someone over two weeks ago...

Guess which one I think would be the most apt... ♥

Intimate card, £2.75, Lazy Oaf


You're my Favourite, £2.75, Lazy Oaf


Your face is nice, £2.75, Lazy Oaf


You have nice hair, £2.75, Lazy Oaf
There are loads of other Love Day-related items currently at the Lazy Oaf store but you should check out everything because it's all nice. It would be great if they had another pop-up store soon, I broke my french fries tote at the weekend. :(

A bit more hearting.

♥ *derp
Doing a bit of link saving, and this has been a pretty good day for finding stuff, despite some how spending a lot of today in leaves and outdoors.
Moon's currently completely disengaged with me and watching the football so I thought that now was as good a time as any to write this.

There are too many nice bags everywhere, and just after I bought this great one, which I also love, owhhh the perils of having an unsatisfactory bank balance.

(via The Dainty Squid)

She's Got Purseonality Bag - ModCloth, $59.99
I think that there might me too much novelty to this bag for me because I have a tendency to get bored, but it's so readily available and fairly reasonably priced, and it's face(!)

Eye Clock - Lazy Oaf, £20.50
Lazy Oaf make the cutest things, they have a great blog and I'm definitely popping to their pop-up Christmas shop when the event rolls around on the 26th. They also have great bags, of which I want all.

Happy Socks Split Dots Pink Socks - Lazy Oaf, £8
Well, I said I was loving Lazy Oaf, I'm really into cute socks rn as well. Kind of getting bored of Primark-standard, and these would look so nice poking out the top of my boots.

Rubik's Cube Mug - Urban Outfitters, £12
Now, I love a fun mug as much as the next person, but I really am beginning to think that Urban Outfitters are missing it when it comes to prices. Topshop has the same problem, I can't afford anything, or at the very least, justify a tiny one-off purchase. While browsing UO's latest offering of Christmas stocking fillers I came across a 'new' Gameboy Original for £80 (EIGHTY)! I mean £12 for a mug is one thing, it might be an unbreakable mug or something, but how old is the Gameboy again exactly? Surely even the hippest of hipsters isn't that stupid, I guess they could make a necklace out of it or something...

(via HelloAntonia)

I was a bit torn while watching last week's Pier's Morgan's Life Stories, because it meant enduring Piers Morgan. However, pushing on did mean that I absorbed a bit of how wonderful Rolf Harris is and remembered how much I might have loved him as a child. I might have even downloaded an album, and even paid for it, or not, but maybe, definitely...

(via Rolf Harris Entertainer)

I didn't really intend to post this, I have some fun photos to show you so I promise things will get a bit more visual soon.