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#lincsblogmeet Goody Bag Giveaway!
Now you’ve read my posts about the #lincsblogmeet event and the goody bag and giveaway we held on the day, now Bee and I are combining our fantastic goody bags into a giveaway! The readers of Cocktails in Teacups and Journeys are my Diary now stand the chance of winning a jam packed #lincsblogmeet goody bag themselves! We have two of these up for grabs, which are stuffed full of brilliant products and pretty things that our attendees got to take home, but not just that.. any brands that were kind enough to include a variation of products, you can win one of each making these SUPER goody bags! You…
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Fashion Content // 5 Classic Fashion Garments Every Rider Needs*
Whether you’re new to horse riding or simply fancy updating your existing equestrian wardrobe, it’s always nice to have some inspiration! Here’s a look a 5 classic fashion garments every rider needs: Breeches/JodphursLet’s start with the ultimate ease of a nice pair of breeches or jodhpurs. Not sure what the difference is? These very similar trouser or legging designs can be simply differentiated. Breeches are for wear alongside long boots and jodhpurs are for wear with short boots. Jodphurs are typically worn by younger riders as they have straps that securely attach around your boot, while Breeches will be the choice for more experienced riders. Both offer a secure skin-tight…
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We’re All The Boss with GiffGaff, My Boss Story
When I was contacted earlier this month about the We’re All The Boss campaign by GiffGaff, I was instantly on board as I think it will make such an interesting lifestyle blog post. For the first time in my whole life, I am 100% my own boss. Not just in regards to working from home, but I control my life completely. This is a huge deal for me and at first I was terrified I’d hate it, hate having no one else to make decisions for me.. but I have to admit, I love it. Before this home I had a home with a boyfriend, then an ex student rental…
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Brand of the Month – Disney Couture
I’ve been wanting to do this particular brand as a Brand of the Month for a while now, but I couldn’t decide between having it as simply Disney Couture or Disney as a whole. However, after having a look around my house, I decided doing Disney as a whole would be a massive post, so instead i’ve gone for a rather big post about Disney Couture instead. I have been a long standing fan of Disney Couture now since the brand was available to buy in the UK. Over the years I’ve managed to build up a nice collection of 9 pieces and I have to admit they’re definitely the…
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Lincoln Blogger Meet 21st June 2014
If you follow my best friend Bee over at Journeys are my Diary, you’ll already be well aware of this. But in case you don’t, I’m here to fill you in. In less than a months time, Bee and I are going to be holding a blogger meet in my old haunt, Lincoln! I thought that I best share this with all my readers in case any of them wish to join us. And to let you all into a little bit on what our lovely attendees will be getting up to while they’re there. First off, as you now know it will be in Lincoln. Aside from my hometown,…
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MAC Alluring Aquatic Goddess of the Sea Lipstick Review
When I was at the airport last month I had kept some money aside for some beauty treats in Duty Free. I ended up buying myself Marc Jacobs Daisy Delight, a MAC concealer and this lipstick as I knew it was sold out everywhere and the packaging is just beautiful. I also bought my best friend Bee another of the lipsticks from the Alluring Aquatic collection. The first thing you can see from the photos is that the Alluring Aquatic collection by MAC doesn’t have the usual black packaging, instead it’s this gorgeous turquoise colour and appears to be covered in droplets. I have to admit that after seeing that…
