McQueen and Westwood a British Affair

With so many reasons to celebrate what is great about Britain, whether is be the Jubilee, Wimbledon or the Olympics, it's been hard not to get into the swing of things with bunting hanging in every kitchen and cream tea's back on the menu. It's made me think about the amazing home-grown fashion designers this country has produced over the past few years. With two of my all time favourites being Vivienne Westwood and the late Alexander McQueen , if only I could wake up tomorrow with an array of bags and clothes in my wardrobe by these two iconic designers I would be a very happy girl. It's hard not to love these two designers who take there influence from the British Punk movement and if you like me love stud’s, blacks, prints and anything rock and roll they are ones to check out. I have for many years lusted over the Alexander McQueen knuckle duster clutch and one day I will hopefully own one, even though I am a very minimalist person in myself I believe in inve......

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Spa, relax, eat

I always like to celebrate birthdays with not just one present but with experiences and treats for the other half, I like making memories and having a fun filled day without blowing the bank too much. As a surprise and treat for John's birthday I thought we could do with alittle relaxtion and us time, so I booked us a mini spa day at Bannatynes in Llanishen in Cardiff, I managed to get a really great deal at  Wahanda  (check it out!) for £65 for the both of us which included a swedish back massaged and scalp massage and use of the facilities, it's only a mini spa day but a great introduction to spa treatments and a nice thing to do with your partner as I know John would not have that much interest in having a pedicure. The back and neck massage was just what we both needed as we had been up the night before with Arthur so it was great for the aching muscles and the oils they used smelled so good. After the massaged we spent a few moments in the relaxation room......

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Johns Birthday swag

So it was Johns birthday on Tuesday and we had a really fun and interesting day, I never really know what to get him as he is quite a fussy man when it comes to his clothes so I decided to get him a few small things this time including a sweet pair of Ralph Lauren socks, Chilli beer, champagne truffle chocolates and some books, as well as a relaxing mini spa day and a very yummy meal at The Potted Pig in Cardiff...all of which will be in the next blog post but for now here is Johns birthday swag (well thats what he like to call it) Very hot chilli beer ...

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Denim days

So John has booked off two weeks from work so we can sort out the house and just have some quality family time as he has been so busy lately. We made the most of this rare dry day and spent most of our time walking around Cardiff and popping into GBK for a quick bite to eat. It became an unintentional denim day with all of us opting for jeans and I felt like rocking the Cazal glasses...just to add an extra dimension to the outfit. John wearing a Universal Works Shirt and Ray ban John wears - Nudie Jeans and Red Wing boots Laura wearing - Next Jeans and Top, Topshop Jacket, Asos Penny loafers, Dents bag, Cazal Glasses Arthur rocking some Van slip-ons, Miniclub jeans and M&S top ...

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