Copper loada this!

Why hello there! It's been a while hasn't it! :( My head has been so wrapped up in my birthday celebrations and my 'real-life' job for the last month that my blog has totally side-lined.. but I've pulled my finger out and I'm getting back on it again! :)

Have you seen my latest venture with setting up a YouTube channel? You can watch all about what I got up-to on my birthday & some of the presents I received.. Hope you like it!

So, everyone who knows me, or follows my Instagram will know that I have an undying love for anything rose gold or copper, it's been going on for a couple of years now & it doesn't seem to be going anywhere!

                                              

Well it was inevitable that this crush would move on to home-ware too so I thought I'd do a little blog about some pieces I love.

The above pic is some of personal favourite rose gold items in my wardrobe..

Whether it be something you can wear or something for the home, I hope you see something that inspires you...

I absolutely LOVE these copper pendant lights, Stu & I are in the process of buying a house & we are committed to ensuring that these beauties feature in our house somewhere, I'm thinking in the kitchen depending on the size. They are from County Lighting which can be found via this link on notonthehighstreet.com. They aren't cheap at £95 but I think they will make a fabulous statement item in our home.

These candle jars are tooooo cute! They would work in literally any room of the house, I think something like this could work well on a bathroom windowsill to add a bit of warmth - I'm now daydreaming about lying in a bath with these lit, bliss.

These particular ones are by Little Pearl Button, again from notonthehighstreet.com and available via that link for £15. 

I'm thinking that they could be a sweet little DIY project too,The Gift of Creativity sell copper paint for glass super cheap - I'd love to see if this is something you attempt, tag me on Instagram with #cordeliahearts if you do :)

One of my favourite websites for homeware is MADE, they are a fab company based in Soho, London and do the most amazing pieces at really affordable prices - this clock is only £29! I love the simplicity of it.. and of course, the copper edging! :)

Moving away from home-ware, I actually talked about this lovely brand 'Lisa Angel' on My Birthday Video and thought I'd share them here too as they have some lovely rose gold pieces..

My friend bought me the necklace below with a personalised birthday message which was so sweet - they make the most cutest personal presents.

 

Rose Gold Bar Stud Earrings - £12 

 

Personalised Engraved Rose Gold Bar Necklace - £24

This is one of my go-to nail varnishes by Essie, as I work at Boots I am always picking up one of these badboys on my lunch break, they are addictive & I'll be the first to admit that I have far too many! I tend to put a pink nail-varnish on first and then the  gold over the top to give it a rose-gold tint.

You may have seen on my Instagram recently that I had the absolute pleasure (& total fan girl moment) in meeting Sam & Nic Chapman from Pixiwoo, they were so lovely & I have since become even more into their beauty brand Real Techniques & their YouTube channel where I pick up lots of make-up tips. Well, step into Boots (no, I'm not being sponsored for this post haha) and you will see their AMAZING 'Bold Metals' range.. told you I was a sucker for ANYTHING rose gold! haha.

I could share soooo much more with you as literally everywhere has managed to get a bit of copper/rose gold into their collections, whether that be home, fashion or beauty - if you're not sure about it and don't want to be splurging just yet then H&M Home (One of my fave places EVER!) have the perfect thing for you -  a lovely little candle for only £3.99!

I don't tend to do many home style posts but I think this might change as we are currently in the process of buying our first home.. eek!! So I think I'll be doing lots of decor research in the future.

Thanks for reading :) Please share with your friends & family if you think it's something they would like to read and don't forget to take a peek at my YouTube channel .. I have a teeeeny 38 subscribers so would be a reet confidence boost if you subscribed ;)

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NYE Outfit Ideas

Caution - This post will include (probably too many) sequins!

Now, like most girls, I love to get dressed up for a special occasion - but NYE is a totally different ball game! All year I see dresses & think - oooh that would be lovely for new years eve, but don't buy it as it's normally June or equally as in-apropriate to be buying a dress for December.. & then before I know it, it's December & not only do I not know what I'm wearing, I don't even know what I'm doing!

I blame the movies, they literally make me feel like NYE should be all singing & all dancing, a kiss at midnight, fireworks, champagne & of course, lots of dancing to  Auld Lang Syne! but actually, it doesn't normally end up that way. I remember one year still being in the queue for a nightclub at midnight as it was left so last minute where to go, one where I spent the majority in the toilet (tequila is not my friend!) and one where I cried as it didn't feel 'special'! What on earth!? Why the massive expectation for something mind-blowing?

So this year, myself & Stu have decided to go & see our friends in London & have a meal - How civilised is that! & honestly, I'm looking forward to it more than I have done before, as it's not full of expectation & I know that just being with some top pals & having a few cocktails will be bloody brilliant :) (I have a feeling people will read this & think.. yawn! ..as you're planning your outfit for the party of the century.. maybe I'm just getting.. dare I say it... old!? ouch.)

However, & this is where I get excited.. no matter what I end up doing on the 31st December.. I want to wear sequins!! I literally can't think of a year where I haven't worn sequins for NYE, it just wouldn't feel right any other way, & I know I'm not on my own with that one as the shops are full to the brim with them! So, I wanted to show you some of my favourite & hopefully inspire your outfit in some way..

Here's my NYE outfits over the last 5 years..

See, I wasn't making it up! I have a teeeeeeny obsessions!

I love this Boohoo.com dress, plus, no need to worry about eating too much as it's nice & baggy - I think I'd wear this quite abit too, can see it paired with leather trousers & in the summer with strappy sandals. Plus, it's only £35! Bargain!

Awww man I seriously need this Topshop Sequin Shirt in my life!! Plus it's now reduced to £45 from £65, I would personally put this with some tuxedo suit trousers like the below & some sexy heels.. uh oh, too tempted to buy it now!

Thes H&M tuxedo trousers are only £24.99 & I'd wear them dressed up for an occasion like this, or put a simple white tshirt with them for work - Everyone needs a classic pair of black trousers & £24.99 is a reet bargain!

I've been in love with these Topshop rose gold heels shoes for some time now, if you follow my instagram @cordelia_hearts you may have seen me share these already - yep - I still feel the same about them! but they aren't cheap at £58 so I've still not treat myself..still time though! ;)

I'm the proud owner of this Topshop flocked sequin dress & I've worn it twice in the last 2 weeks already, it's quite short & I've got a friend who returned it for this reason, but it really is lovely & worth the £68 price-tag. It's going to be one of those that every year will make an appearance - & it machine washes too! Plus... if it's good enough for our Bee! :) 

Ok,, so I certainly don't look like Beyonce, but it's a gorge dress!
(Worn with my Bulls on the case phone case & Rara de Barr bracelet)

I couldn't do a blogpost on dresses without mentioning my new project Cordelia Fox ! I'm not just saying this but this dress is by far one of my favourite in my wardrobe, it's so unusual with it's cape detailing & fits lovely - plus it's only £40! A few of my friends received theirs this week & the feedback has been great. If you're interested in purchasing please email us at cordeliafox@hotmail.com :)  Worn here with my Adorn Accessories statement necklace.

 There's absolutely no way that I'll ever be buying this See by Chloe shirt dress from Net-a-porter with a price-tag of £380, but just look how simply beautiful it is! The gold trim is all gold sequins & I flippin' love it!

It's not got a sequin trim but our Cordelia Fox dress has a similar concept to the Chloe one - How about you get creative & sew a sequin trim around the collar? At £35 I know I'll be doing the same to try & recreate it! :) 

(again email cordeliafox@hotmail.com if you would like one)

Well, that's about it from me - to be honest I've done myself absolutely no favours as now I want to buy everything I've written about! Would love to hear if this post inspired you in anyway! There's a link on my blog homepage that says 'click here to follow' if you press it you will get an email whenever I post! :)

I've got a couple of posts coming up over the next week or so, I'm off to London next week & I'll be writing all about what I'll be up to whilst I'm there.

Will you be buying sequins for this NYE?

Love Jenn x

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