Long time, no blogging... | teacups and tealights

It's the fourth month (nearly the fifth) of 2016 and I have not written a single thing on this blog! 

I have a feeling that will change very soon however as the rest of this year is going to be one big adventure for me. Tomorrow I start a new job at a marketing agency in Brighton, my first proper step on a 'career ladder'. I have to say, I'm quite proud of myself when I realise that I will have started my career at 18. 

As if that wasn't enough, on Friday evening I am moving into my new flat in Eastbourne! I plan to put up a home haul-esque post in a couple of days as I love the things I have bought already. 

Stay tuned :) 

OOTD: The Pearl Coat | teacups and tealights

Feeling glamorous is quite important to me. I don't know why but specifically over the past year, it has been an indulgent of mine. A few blog posts ago (a new measurement of time), I wrote about Collectif's Pearl Coat and how it was simply the coat of my dreams. My boyfriend only went and bought it for me a few weeks ago! *huge happy face*. He knew how much I loved it and thought it suited me...oh and I hinted just a little bit. It seems he couldn't wait until Christmas as it has been mine since the 31st October. 

I have been wearing it often over the last week or so but earlier today I wanted to photograph it with these beautiful gloves. I found them whilst sorting through my late grandmas house. I'm an extremely sentimental person so I adopted a few of her things to always keep close. 

I think they go so well with the coat. I might have been meant to find them!

Collectif A/W '15 Launch Party Brighton | teacups and tealights

Collectif party in Brighton? Don't mind if I do!

I was excited about this party as soon as Collectif posted their plans on Facebook. Three parties to celebrate their new Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, one in their Spitalfields Market store, the second in their Brighton Bond Street store and the last in Camden Market. 

I was sold on the idea immediately as I love the brand so much, but with free bubbly, singers and vintage hair styling... how could I not go? 

So I have fallen in love... | teacups and tealights

I met the coat of my dreams a few days ago. 

Pearl Coat - Collectif Clothing

Oh my goodness I love it so much. It was during a spontaneous trip to Brighton with a dear friend of mine from secondary school. She happens to know the Brighton Laines like the back of her hand (I am not so fortunate) so shopping around that area with her is a brilliant experience. We started in Bond Street where I spied the 'Collectif Clothing' shop sign.

I felt very polka dotty today... | teacups and tealights

Skirt - Boohoo 

Bag - George at ASDA
Silver scarf - Gift from my Auntie Susan :)

Addition to the Handbag Family! | teacups and tealights

I recently received a belated 18th birthday present from my Auntie, who I rarely get to see as she lives far away from me. This means that we don't get a lot of time to talk about the things we love so buying presents for each other is pretty tricky. Despite this, I completely and utterly loved it! It turned out to be something I had had on my wishlist for ages...

A list of things I love | teacups and tealights

I felt like I wanted to record some of the things I love most at the moment:

Stars

Fireworks

Champagne

London

Macaroons

Candles

Jack o Lanterns 

Sparklers

Halloween

Crete | teacups and tealights

Let loose in London: Bond in Motion | teacups and tealights

I 100% prefer buying presents than receiving them. Anyone else? It's getting to watch them open a present that you know they will love and seeing them be so pleased with it. It's my boyfriend's 19th birthday next Tuesday and knowing him very well makes it even more fun going present shopping (though it can damage your bank balance!). I decided that I wanted to take him somewhere awesome as one of his two birthday presents, so I began the Google search. Eventually I found something ideal and I marveled at the perfection. An exhibition in the London Film Museum, Covent Garden featuring most of the iconic vehicles from the James Bond film franchise. 1) He is a hardcore James Bond fan, 2) he is madly in love with the Aston Martin DB5, along with several other well known Bond cars. I don't think I could have found a better gift.

Pwetty flowers | teacups and tealights

I feel the need to share this beautiful bunch of flowers my colleagues gave me as a leaving present. I don't often receive bunches of flowers so on the rare occasion that I do I obsess over them and get really happy. That probably sounds quite strange but they are so lovely so here is a snap!

Skulduggery Pleasant review | teacups and tealights

Do you read the book series Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy?

If yes, I love you and I understand what you're going through right now. 

If no...

Then friend, let me explain to you a thing.

Lucky girl | teacups and tealights

Does everyone feel extra special on their birthday? I know for some people it goes by and they don't really want it to be noticed, but whenever anyone says 'Happy Birthday!' to me, be it someone I don't know very well or my closest friend, I get a snug warm feeling in my tummy.

Not only did many people at college wish me a happy birthday but one of my friends got me a lovely little birthday present! As all my friends know how much I adore London, my close friend Hannah got me a London themed notebook set, which is dinky enough to put in my handbag and jot down anything that comes to mind. I have been told many times that you should always carry a notebook. You can collect inspiration anywhere :)

Let loose in London: The Shard | teacups and tealights

If there is one thing that all my friends and family know about me, it's that London is one of my true loves. I can't get enough of that city. I go as often as I can which is usually once every few months. I have had some amazing opportunity's given to me involving visiting London, but mostly it's just a much needed visit with a friend of mine. Last weekend was one of those much needed visits. Last weekend I was staying with my cousins in Tunbridge Wells, and on the Saturday we got the train to London after booking tickets to go up The Shard. For someone who is head over heels for London, this is a big thing.