Where I lay my Head (Room!)

I'm not going to lie, I was extremely dubious of making this post because my room isn't the best. I live in a pretty ugly house because it's what my wage allows! This isn't going to be a post with lovely decore because frankly I had nothing to do with any of it, I bloody wish I did because I can't tell you how much I HATE the brown carpet, curtains and furniture. I could live with the weird shade of cream walls but brown...just why brown?! I could replace all the furnature and curtains but then I'd have to leave them when I eventually move out in to somwhere nicer (hopefully) but alas i've tried to make it as nice as possible!

I think it's good to give a realistic view of how some people live. I read a lot of blogs that have done room tours and they have very lovely rooms with nice white dressers, shelves/storage and lovely bits of nicknack's to store things in! and in truth not everyone can do that when you really can only afford to live a room! (I wont even show you what my living room is like..2 broken "sofas" anyone?"

 I had a very expensive Saturday shopping in Leeds and meeting up with a friend, it's crazy how much toiletries cost when you run out of everything in one go! Today has been a lazy sunday just watching films, Dusk till Dawn, Ocean's 11 and Pacific Rim! It's my birthday this week so i'm very much looking forward to the weekend of celebrations and fun :)

XFactor Tour

So a friend of mine managed to get free tickets for the XFactor tour in Leeds and I was lucky enough to be the one she invited to go with her! I'll admit now that I didn't watch any of the latest season so I didn't have any idea who most of them where!

We saw them at the first direct arena and had pretty close seats! I thought we had a really good spot, close enough to see all the acts and feel "part" of the show but far enough away that  we could still have a laugh together! I'll be honest and say that I wasn't expecting it to be that good of a night, but I really enjoyed it! All the acts (Sam Bailey, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Sam Callahan, Tamera Foster, Rough Copy, Hannah Barrett and Abi Alerton) had amazing voices.

My favourites from the night were; Sam Bailey, Abi Alteron ,Tamera Foster and Luke Friend! Luke sung One Directions "what makes you beautiful" to a girl from the audience and it was so cute, he genuinely came across as being lovely and absolutely loving being able to get up and sing. There were nice touches like each act having a few moments to speak to the crowd and say "Hi" and thank us (many times!) from being there and voting for them on the show. Which I thought was a nice touch.

Each act sung songs the crowd could get behind and have a dance too! I have to admit I was up and out of my seat straight away with some numbers! The only thing I can really complain about was the price of drinks/snacks that were on offer at the venue, don't buy anything because it was seriously extortionate! but I guess you have to expect that when they're trying to make money haha.

The night actually made me want to go to some more gigs or see another artists on tour, I've never really been fussed about seeing singers on tour but this night was just so fun I'm reconsidering!

What I'm wearing, Scribble Hearts

*Topship skirt*Asos top* Primark Heels*

Bare legs alert! When is it okay after winter to start with the short skirts again? cause I really want to wear this out but don't as yet have anything at night to get away with the bare legs! Roll on summer...

What I'm Wearing, Red leopard

*Asos Petite Top* Asos Petite Leather Look Leggings* Primark Heels*

I don't own a lot of bright patterned tops so this was something I made myself get after ignoring all the lovely plain tops! Wore it out for drinks at the pub, bit of a getting to know housemates! :)

What I'm Wearing, Pink Fluff and Checks

*Primark Jumper* Missguided Dress* Newlook Boots* Primark Tights*

I saw this jumper in primark just after I'd bought the tights and had to go back round and buy it. It's just SO SO SO fluffy and cosy! plus it's not to heavy so great for layering over things. I used to be so unsure about layers and textured clothes so this is the first thing i've bought which isn't a "usual" jumper material. Currently want to wear it forever!

Nothing too exciting going on for me lately, just the old work, home,sleep,repeat! Trying to plan something for my birthday which is coming up in march, a big night out is deffo needed!

What I'm Wearing, Blue Roses

Asos Skirt, Top (petite section)* Primark Shoes*

So here's the first shot in my new room, the room isn't huge so you've got a sneaky peak at my desk and dvd collection! plus my snazzy dressing gown which is huuuge and the best item of clothing I wear! haha
This is something I wear for work, it's really hard for me to dress cause our office isn't mega strict on what we wear but it has to be smartish! so some days I'm uber dressed up and others not so much!
Pencil skirts are just long enough to get away with wear bare legs I think too, even tho it's still a little bit cold!

Back to Work

*Dress AX Paris*Shoes Asda*

It's a return to smartish clothes as it's time to go back to work after all this Christmas and New Year time off :(. I'm really feeling like this year will finally be the year I get everything sorted and settled, I plan to move out of my Dads in the next few months if my job gets made permanent and finally start being a "real" adult and living totally independently. Anyone else have any New Year plans/goals?