Summer Days & Daisy Chains

Hey lovelies! So,excuse me if I've been a bit quiet on the old blog this week but this sun has just been too beautiful to ignore!

I'm not normally into this sun kinda thing - it always makes me feel faint, I hate being hot and sticky and worst of all you have to wear skimpy outfits that make me feel so self conscious. However, maybe there is something about being stuck in an office 9-5 that makes me enjoy heated days like this.

This week has been a bit of an odd one but we'll leave that for another day. The week started by my sister and I going to visit one of my lovely friends Katie who I haven't seen in ages! Who doesn't love a girly catch up?

With the sun gleaming out I thought it would be rude not to take advantage of the lovely weather by going to walk the dog with my dad. We went to one of our usual spots - Sherwood Forest and also went out for a yummy dinner at a local pub. Check out my calorific dessert below, mmm.

Friday was a great day because Kyle came back home for the rest of summer, so rather than just seeing him on weekends I'm now going to get to see a whole lot more of him which is pretty fantastic I guess. Even better on Friday was the fact I got to see some of my old work mates - Megan & Ry. We went to a lovely vintage pub for dinner - unfortunately on this occasion I forgot to take photographic evidence as we were too busy gossiping and having a catch up. I can assure you though it was amazing!

On Saturday I woke up pestering Kyle to go to the seaside for the day but he was having none of it! Instead we decided to whip the deck chairs out, put our shades on and blast out some summer music. Normally when we're together we're rushing around and going out all the time so it was nice just to chill for once. We also played Jenga (which we won't discuss any further because I lost). I also made a Daisy Chain which I was very proud of and wore as a cute little headband.  After this we just had a lazy evening and Kyle cooked me tea.

With the sun still shining the day away, Sunday morning Kyle decided to  wake me up at what felt like the crack of dawn to go to Meadowhall. Meadowhall of all places on a day like this - we must be mad! However it was actually really nice, we only quickly went in as we were on a mission but because we went so early and with it being a Sunday it was nice and peaceful. Since we had gotten up so early I suggested we went to Starbucks to try the new Coconut Mocha Frappuccino which was incredible. I cannot recommend it enough. Amazing!

Anyways we then rushed back because we had been invited out for a bite to eat because it was Kyle's Dads Birthday. Notice the pattern in this post, food is appearing all too often, ooops! After grabbing some lunch we went back to Sherwood Pines because it was still a big old heatwave outside. After a hectic day though, the sun had took it out of us so an evening consisting of Friends on TV and an early night was definitely on the cards.

Urban Outfitters Wish List

I don't know about anyone else but when I'm in Urban Outfitters I spend ages looking at all the home-ware items in store. Everything is so perfect! I just want it all, so I've compiled a little list of all my faves at the minute. 

1. Scented Gel Pens - These just take me back to my childhood. In Primary School, if you owned scented gel pens you were the bomb. I never thought I'd see them again, I was so happy when I came across this cute set, I'm deffo going to purchase these in the near future, I feel very much deprived of the gorgeous strawberry smelling glitter pens right now.
2. Cara Delevingne Colouring Book - Why you ask? Why on earth not you mean, anything with Cara's face on is worth having!
3. Volunteer Book - This book really caught my eye because in a couple of years I'd like to travel the world and do some volunteer work so I feel this book would become very useful. It shows you all the hints and tips, different conservation work you can take part in and a whole host of home made herbal remedies for allergies and injuries.
4. The Label Maker - Because I am a freak when it comes to organization, ooops!
5. Macaroon Mug - Well I've never actually tried a Macaroon but they look almost too delicious to eat and look ridiculously tasty in their pastel coloured state. Pretty little Macaroons on a mug, what's wrong with that?
6. Thirsty Drink Cup - This hilarious drinks cup is too funny not to own, I'm always thirsty and so the phrase fits me well. I'm also a lover of Starbucks and this cup looks almost like an upgrade to a frappucino holder and...its PINK!
7. Pharrell book  - Pharrell is pretty much the hype of the moment with blurred lines and get lucky being massive summer hits. He is also featured in this months Vogue with Cara, therefore I must know everything about the man.
8. Doormat - This mat is so welcoming and I'd like this in my own house when I'm older.
9. Map - I've always wanted a big map of the world so that I can pin places in the world that I have visited. Hopefully when I'm older there will be no place unexplored!

Which of these items do you like best and why?!

Lara x

Shop shop shopping Kanye and Coffee

Been a pretty standard but enjoyable day today. Normally I absolutely despise Tuesdays due to me having a full day at sixth form which is both monotonous and dull. Usually by the end of the day I find me dragging myself home feeling really drained and mind boggled. I really cannot hack education.

Rant over. However, today me and my friend Amy took a leisurely trip to Meadowhall in Sheffield to acquire my best friends birthday present. Luckily enough we had a successful trip, as well as the opportunity to daze at the beautiful sparkly Christmas lights in admiration. We also took a quick detour to Starbucks; in which we managed to people watch, discuss society and our views on narrow minded people and also talk in depth about our sexuality. All in all, a brilliant day. I also managed to get myself a right bargain - a Kanye West t-shirt (I love Kanye!) . I'm now home and ready to watch the highlight of the week: Geordie Shore, lovely.