#TuesdayTag

Hello my beauties...

Today I have another #TuesdayTag which is going to be another theme for my blog especially here on my fashion

1. Have you ever bought something because it was fashionable? If so, what?

Not really. I don't buy things just because its fashionable, but when my cousin throws out the clothes she doesn't wear anymore or doesn't fit her anymore... I always look through and see what is still in fashion and keep them.

2. Does the fashion industry exist mainly to persuade people to spend money on things they do not need?

Every business is about profit so I agree with this. All they want is money in their tills and wages in their bank... that's it.

3. Do you think fashion models should be used to sell products such as cars?

 Again, its all about profit and its about how the models are promoting the cars. So yes and no depending on how they are selling them.

4. So fashion models refuse to advertise products involving animal cruelty such as cosmetics and fur coats. Would you buy such products?

No. I mean my coat is fur but faux fur which doesn't involve cruelty to animals. If it involves animal cruelty... of course I won't buy it because the profit will be used to carry on the tests on animals and I would never ever participate in that.

5. Would you like to be a fashion model if you were offered the opportunity?

Yeah definitely. I feel like there is always a gap in the market and if I could fit in the gap then I definitely will... it will depend on what I'll be modelling and how the agency work with me... but yeah I would.

6. Which countries have the best and the worst fashions in clothes?

My blog is not somewhere where I judge anyone else's fashion choices. If they want to wear whatever they like... then they can.

Hope you enjoyed reading through. It will be great if you could do the same in the comments by answering these questions. Please put your blog URL down in the comments too so I can follow you on Bloglovin'

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The Fashion Tag!❤

Hello my lovely morning sugar plumbs, I'm back with another blog post and yep, you guessed it... It's Tuesday so it has to be another tag post!!!

This one is definitely my favourite to date; its all about Fashion.

I got this tag from the lovely Molly from her blog 'I Will Be Down In A Minute'. Molly is definitely a great blogger and she definitely knows what she's talking about. Check her out here and let her know that I sent you. ❤

 

❤ The Fashion Tag ❤

I love to shop at...
Primark
New Look
F&F Tesco
George ASDA

Store you like to visit but don't buy from...
I do have a browse in River Island but I don't buy from there. Mainly because of the price of their items.

Last accessory you've brought...
I actually can't remember the last accessory I brought. It must have been some time ago now. I remember buying curvy grips (bobby pins for all you Americans) but that's just needed really as they get lost very easily.

Do you own something you've never worn...
Yes. Of course I do. Its a dress that was given to me by my old housemate who used to live next door to me. I'm going to give it away to British Heart Foundation to sell on.

I put a lot of thought into what I wear, throw my clothes on quickly or just like to be comfortable...
I'm a mixture of all of them. Some days I dress to impress... others I just throw them on and rarely will I just be 'comfortable' unless I'm home all day like today (currently snuggled up in bed listening to the rain outside).


If I could, I would wear dresses every day...
I would definitely want to wear dresses everyday but with the unpredictable weather we have here in the UK I find it hard to keep warm in just a dress and some boots.

My closet is mostly full of...
Black... It's what I wear most of the time. From time to time I will add a bit of colour but its mostly black, as long as Monochrome is still in trend when I reach 50... then I should be good to go LOL.

Most comfortable item of clothing I own is...
Exactly the same item as Molly put. My onesie is honestly the most comfiest, warmest item in my closet.

What hat would you never wear?
Again. I'm gonna agree with Molly on this one and say the hats that the Royal Guards wear... but if I had to pick my own choice... it would definitely be baseball caps. They just don't suit me at all.

What is your style?
My style is a mixture between casual and smart. Smart casual is definitely what I do best. I'm very smart on the top then casual on the bottom. I love Peter Pan collars, black jeans are a MUST in anyone's wardrobe and I don't think you can go wrong with black and white with a spot of colour.

Favourite T-Shirt...
I don't really have a favourite t-shirt. If I had to pick one. It'll be my Take That Concert T-Shirt when I went to see them perform live in 2009 at the Ricoh Arena.

Favourite dress...
My favourite dress by far is the one I brought for the Christmas do with my work colleagues. I absolutely love it. Its from work... (I used to work for British Heart Foundation as a volunteer) and it was very inexpensive and the money I spent went to a great cause!
Its my go-to dress when I need to dress up. I love it!!

Favourite sweater...
I don't have a favourite. I guess its all about onesies for me.

Favourite shoes...
My heels are by far my favourite. They are from Primark and I love them. I wore them for work and I wear them to every occasion unless the weather is miserable or its slippery outside.

Favourite bag...
My favourite bag is definitely the one I brought in Select. Its a bowler bag and I love it. Its full of rubbish at the moment but when its organised (which is rare, very rare) its very handy.

Favourite earrings...
When my ears were pierced... I used to wear either studs or my big pink loops. I hated the loops as my hair would get stuck in them and it wasn't very pleasant.

Okay. That's all for todays post. I am typing this on the day I was meant to be posting it... but lets just say my mental state hasn't been the best lately.

I'll see you on Saturday for another blog post right here, until then... BYE!!❤

 

 

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Fall Favourites Tag!❤

Back with another tag!

It's now Autumn (Fall for all you Americans) and I thought what better time to celebrate the fact that its nearly Christmas than a Fall Favorites Tag!! Lets get started!

1. Fav Fall Candle...

Okay. I have been using this candle for the last few days and it smells amazing. It gets me excited for Christmas around the corner and I just love it.
Its "Lavender Spa" from Tesco so it's definitely a bargain buy. Not sure how much it was as it was a gift but I will put a link to it here.

Lavender Spa - Tescos

 

 

2. Fav Lip Colour

 

I love a good red lip. It isn't part of my everyday makeup routine but this year will definitely be an exception. Its Rimmel No.01 Red Nose Red... which makes it sound Christmasy (which also gets me excited).

 

 

Rimmel No.01 Red Rose Red

 

 

 

3. Favorite Drink

 

As its coming into colder months, I absolutely love Hot Chocolates with mini marshmallows and whipped cream. Its definitely a "winter warmer"!

 

 

Hot chocolate with mini marshmallows and whipped cream

 

 

 

4. Favorite Blush

 

I use the same one all year round so its not really a fall favourite. Its by Collection 2000 and Im not sure what the shade is but its a simple shade that can be built up to your preference.

 

 

5. Favorite clothing item

This is definitely my favourite. Its so fluffy and warm... oh I just love it.
Its originally from New Look but I got it from British Heart Foundation 2 years ago when I volunteered there. It was only £8.99 with my staff discount and I just wear it all the time. Its white so it goes with anything.

 

6. Favorite Fall Movie

 

Its not exactly a 'fall' movie but its close enough. Elf is my favourite film. I absolutely love it. I watch it every year and it just gets me in the mood.

 

7. Favourite Fall TV Show

 

I am so sad that this isn't on anymore. Waterloo Road used to be my go-to programme to watch in the fall. I still watch repeats and its still my favourite thing to watch.

 

8. Favourite Halloween Costume

 

I don't really dress up for Halloween so I cant really answer it but when I was little I would get dressed up as a witch nearly every year with a bin bag thrown over me and a witches hat. Those were the days!!

 

 

I hope you liked this tag post. Ill be doing the Whats in my room tag too. So look out for that on Saturday on my other blog which you can find by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A-Levels Results Day!!👌🏻

I just want to say a massive congratulations to all who have got into their choice of university!! You should be so proud!

I didn't do a levels, I went to college instead to study Childcare and IT. 

I'm sorry if you didn't get the grades you hoped for. If you are one of the ones who didn't get the grades, there are many other options you can look at. 

You can go to college and still study your chosen subject and still get qualified! Not only that the fees are a lot less than at university!

I went to Tresham which is in Northamptonshire. They have campuses in Kettering, Corby and they are currently building a new state of the art campus for Wellingborough! So even if you don't live near here, you can still study! 

Want to know more about Tresham and what they offer?

You can call on 08456588990 and tell them that I sent you :)

Congratulations to those who did make it! Tresham also offer a university centre where you can still go to do your degree and you don't have to worry about moving away!! :)

To find out more about Tresham, you can visit their website at www.tresham.ac.uk! :) 

See you on Saturday for my next blog!

Also I'm going to start doings YouTube vlogs and I'm trying to get equipment together so I can film and edit them :)

CORBY CARNIVAL AND FIRST TIME VLOGGING (Kinda)

Hey my beauties! 

This was a very last minute thing that I now realise that I should have planned it a little earlier :)

I have now realised that I can't import the footage, so i will put it on my page instead! Enjoy!

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Instagram Account :D

Hey!

I now have posted my first photo on Instagram. My username is catherinewardbabyx. Expect lots of selfies :) 

Have a great day peeps and I'll see you on Saturday with a OOTD for today! 

Miss Catherine x

#NationalPinkDay

To celebrate one of the BEST days ever. I am going to attempt some photography... lets see how this goes.

I have collected a range of items that were in my room and the color pink. So... 

Here they are. Pink is definitely my favorite color. 

Just Pink by Next is incredible. I love the summery floral smell. 

This bag actually belongs to my housemate so I will not be featuring this again as it's going to be given to her. 

I have had this purse since last March when I was working. I popped into Peacocks to see if I could get a new purse as mine was broken. Baring in mind I used to work at the Peacocks I went into. My old manager had said that I looked suspicious, and asked what I was looking for. I replied with 'a purse that's pink' but couldn't find one. Until he basically did the 'game show' hands and showed me this one. I just looked at him as if to say I was just about to walk out of the shop feeling good about not spending... until that point. I paid £8 for it and it is worth every penny. 

Something very different. But still PINK.

I moved out of my Mum's house in February last year (2014) and I had literally no clue about using the washing machine nor the tumble dryer. So I got these to make it easier. Just pop your washing in, pop one of these in (or 2), press start and Bob is definitely you're Uncle.

I'll see all you beautiful people on Saturday when I will be posting my OOTW.

Happy National Pink Day EVERYONE!!! 💋 

Miss Catherine x

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1 Pair of Sandals - 2 ways

Hey Beauties, 


I am so unorganised this week which will be explained in Sunday's main blog post as I reflect on my week. As a result of this, this one is scheduled. Enjoy!

Do you know when you do a thorough clean of your room (which for me is very rare), you find lots of things hidden in the back of your wardrobe. 
I used to constantly get blisters from these sandals but I still love them. They are from New Look and I got them from my cousin more than two years ago. 

Here's what I would wear them with. 

A pair of sandals, a short sleeved blouse and some denim shorts. You really can't go wrong. 

I love a short cut in getting dressed. The go-to dress I am constantly wearing is this one from Primark. It's so soft and it's been my wardrobe staple for over a year. I just love it. When it's a little chilly I throw on a light woolly cardigan and I'm good to go.

I really hope you liked this blog post. Be sure to follow me on Google+ and click like on my Facebook page. 

I post every Tuesday and Saturday on here at 12pm GMT.

I also have a main blog which I put up new posts every Thursday and Sunday at 12pm GMT.

Check out the links below. 

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Life as a Recovering Alcoholic!❤

I'm not proud to have been an alcoholic and I'm not making excuses for it, this is purely to show people who are going through the same struggles and have turned or thinking of turning to drink as a result that recovery is possible with or without treatment.

My story begins in July 2013. I had an unexpected visit from one of my older Brothers. He came up to my room, sat me down and told me that my Dad had suffered a pretty bad stroke. This was when it all started. I just couldn't handle the emotions I was feeling and the fact that I may never see my Dad again. Boy was I wrong?! He had suffered a bad stroke but was able to stay strong throughout it all. 
He had a Police escort from Margate Hospital in Kent to Kings College in London and on the way we very nearly lost him. I had to accept that he may never fully recover and that he may not remember my name or who I am which was heartbreaking but I had to prepare myself. 
I found a bottle of wine in the cupboard and took it upstairs with me. I just remember staring at the bottle questioning why I was about to drown my emotions and pain in alcohol, but once I took the first sip... there was no stopping me. I had at least 10 large glasses of Lambrini and was so drunk. The hangover was definitely the worst part. I couldn't even sit up on my bed. It was definitely punishing me for what I had done the night before.

After that it became a habit to just drown out my emotions and my thoughts with alcohol, I would drink multiple bottles a week. I would get paid and just buy alcohol and keep it in my room then while everyone sleeps I just drink myself into paranoia and just block everything out.

ALCOHOL IS NOT THE ANSWER!!

Thinking back now. It wasn't the only option, it was the easy option. Everyone has their ways of dealing with different things. It's natural to do this but please don't think that alcohol is the answer or drugs are the answer, they aren't the only options. 
I am not proud of becoming an alcoholic but without help I became the person I am today, the person who can sit in a pub without ordering shots or a large glass of wine, the person who can hold someone else's alcoholic drink without taking a sip or two. I am who I am. I don't regret turning to drink, as it did help drown the pain but I didn't think of the bigger picture. I've spent more than £100 on alcohol alone. I didn't even realise. I starved myself just so I could have enough to buy that bottle of alcohol to calm me down. I was an absolute mess, although I didn't realise at the time. 


I will leave some links below if you are going through the same or know someone who drinks heavily to drown out the pain too. 

To go to the contact page for Samaritans... please click here. 
To go to the NHS Website for Alcohol Misuse... please click here.

If you are worried about someone else please be there for them... it's just like mental health... you feel so alone struggling with the pain. 

Whatever you or someone you know is going through... please stay strong. I'm not going to say it gets easier but with the right help... you too will be on the road to recovery. 

Thank You. 

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Summer TAG!!❤

Hey beauties, 

I apologise I haven't been posting this week, I have my reasons I promise which I'll explain in another post. This will be put up as soon as I've finished it.

Lets get on with the SUMMER TAG shall we?!

❤ What is your favorite lip color this Summer?
- MUA Lipstick in Scarlet Siren is definitely my favorite. Who says you can't wear a red lip all year round?! I certainly do. 

❤ Show us your favorite Summer dress.
Not sure if anyone will remember Tammy Girl in Debenhams but I got this back in 2010 for my Dad's wedding. It's now my go-to dress for Summer. And it even still fits!! 

❤  What is your favorite Summer accessory?
- My favorite Summer accessory must be my Sunglasses. They make me look like a bug but I love them. I'm looking to get the pink sunglasses from Primark. I wear sunglasses mainly when I'm on a driving lesson if it's sunny. 

❤ What is your favorite Summer candle?
- Last Christmas one of the other colleagues at the Council brought me a little French Lavender Candle which I am burning as I type. It has such a fresh scent to it and after a day out it makes the room smell amazing. I got another candle from one of my friends yesterday which is a Yankee Candle in Lavender Spa. I love them. I will definitely invest in some more soon! 

❤ What is your favorite Summer body spray or perfume?
- My all-time favorite perfume has to be Just Pink Perfume. This has such a floral scent to it. It's just gorgeous and it's definitely my go-to scent. 

❤ What is the weather like where you live in the Summer?
If you're a UK resident or have visited the UK during the summer. It differs from day-to-day. At the moment it is quite cold and windy. 

❤ What is your favorite thing about the Summer?
- My favorite thing about Summer has to be my Birthday. It's 20th August and I will be 21 this year so a big celebration is planned. WOOP WOOP!! 

❤ What are your plans for Summer vacation?
I'm really not sure. I am partying with my friends for my birthday but I think that's about it. Spending time with my family will definitely be happening. 

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Latest Obsessions/Monthly Favorites; May

Hey guys., 

This will be a list of what I've been obsessed with over the last month or so...

1. First and foremost is definitely Mattessons Fridge Raiders either in the yellow packet or the blue packet. They are incredible. My Mum brought me them instead of Morrison's Chicken Skewers as there wasn't any left. We loved them that much, we went back and bought a further two packets... EACH!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!❤ 

2. The fragrance 'Just Pink' from next. 

This is my go-to fragrance. It's such a lovely smell and lasts pretty much all day. Although I still keep it in my bag to freshen up throughout the day. (What's In My Bag post will be up on Wednesday (10th) at the normal time of 12pm GMT)

3. Driving lessons. This may be breaking the rules a little bit with this post. But I absolutely love it. This will also be in my monthly favourites until I die. I'm being taught by Kevin from Round 'N' About Driving School in Corby. He's also my Step-Dad. We have a laugh and our relationship has gotten stronger since he started teaching me. We have a great time. 

4. Popcorn Chicken from KFC. Need I say more?!

5. Bit of a strange one... but I absolutely love running errands. The other week was packed full of errands I needed to get done and it was amazing. I also do this on driving lessons. Mcd's Drive Thru on the A14 is the one stop I make constantly.

5. Watching vlogs. My top YouTubers are;

Zoella

ThatcherJoe

Pointless Blog

Tanya Burr

Jim Chapman

Brogan Tate

I absolutely love watching what people do in their day.

Hope you enjoyed the short list of things I'm currently loving at the moment.

Comment below with your favorites and I'll try them out. 

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Throwback Thursday!❤

I had no idea about what to do for another blog post but I decided this will be perfect. 

I went away as a present for my 18th Birthday. I was treated to a week in Crete, Greece and it was amazing. The scenery was just perfect. I don't know what it is, but the breakfast or the food in general was just incredible, I always love going to the buffet and bringing a plate of food back. It's just delicious!!

Here are a few photos from the trip back in 2012;

Going on the plane was by far the best bit. I do have a slight fear of flying but I absolutely love it. It gets me all excited.

I was hysterical and fidgety at the airport just before boarding the plane. I literally couldn't sit or stand still. I was probably more excited than the little ones that were on my flight. Such a big kid at heart.

This was taken the day after we arrived. It was 7:30am in the morning and we were the only ones at the pool.
I'd call this photo "the calm before the storm!!"


I know holidays are all about relaxing and just taking it easy. But it was such an amazing place, we used every single hour to explore and take in the amazing scenery. Yep, we even had an alarm set for 7am. I never get up at 7am but to see the sun come up over the pool was definitely worth it.

This was me doing Aqua Gym. I simply love doing this when I'm on holiday, it gets you involved and you get a little exercise mixed in. It's fun and it's beneficial. I also did Zumba Fitness for an hour in scorching hot weather (we did it in the shade, it was still roasting)

I absolutely loved doing Aqua Gym. The main reason I love it is that it adds fun to the holiday and also you can stare at the fit guy that's teaching you the dance moves with a valid reason. Hehe. Bonus!!

This is one of the photos from our first night out exploring the town. 

This photo is slightly annoying me, because quite simply my hair has gone completely frizzy. It's a complete mess but that's what I get for blow drying it and straightening it constantly. 
The night out wasn't the best. In fact I had a panic attack. 
Standing outside a strip club were a few local guys who approached my cousin and I and asked how old we were. I was 17 at the time, but I told them I was 12, which is how old I actually look, but that didn't stop them grabbing my arm and pulling me closer to them. Like, seriously. Picking up girls outside a strip club is not the way to do it!!
I had a panic attack when all this was happening. It was the worst. We even had to avoid walking down there so I didn't have another panic attack. 
Anyway moving on...

This is one of my attempts at photography. It was taken before all the drama happened. So this will also be called "calm before the storm!!" 

This is another attempt at photography. I just love taking pictures.

If you look closely you'd be able to tell that I had been crying. I literally had no makeup left on my face.
It was the worst night. The smile on my face was a forced one. I just made the best out of a bad situation. Again my hair was just a mess.

You may realise that this is the same image that is at the top of this blog post. But this was before I edited it. It's even better than the one the actual paid photographer has for the keyrings. Hehe. This was taken on the last day.

This is the hotel I was staying at. Link - http://www.maris.gr/creta.aspx 

It was a lovely hotel. The staff were nice, the entertainment was amazing (big kid alert!!) and it had a lovely atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and just having a great time.
The lifeguard wasn't too bad either. A+ for you. 👫 



It was a lovely present and I really enjoyed myself.
Thank You to my amazing family for the best holiday ever!!! 

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Morning Routine!❤

Good Morning!

I absolutely hate mornings. But to see the sun shine like this is just amazing. In fact I saw this exact picture every day for a week back in 2012 so I'm cheating and using an old picture, but that was in fact when I was on holiday just before my 18th Birthday. We got up every morning at 7.00am to get down to the pool for 7.30am. 

I went to Greece in 2012 as my 18th Birthday present but left two days before to celebrate my birthday with my family. 

The picture above has nothing to do with this blog post except the fact that it was taken in the morning...

❤ !Morning Routine!❤

Here goes...

I try and get up around 7.30am. But today I took advantage of the fact that everyone was out so I slept in a little more than usual.  I don't set an alarm. I don't see the point because technology these days just gives us the option to 'snooze' for a bit longer. (see what I did there.. hehe.) Living in a shared house, you always get woken up by something what ever time it is. I'm quite lucky as I'm unconscious in my bed (as my Grandad says) and can sleep through pretty much anything.

Anyway, I would log onto my laptop and check my social media accounts... you know the drill... Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blogger and all that good stuff.

Then I would head into my kitchen where I make my breakfast. This morning I had Cornflakes and milk with a cup of cold water to waken me up a little bit more. 

Then I would head back in to my room and sit on my bed planning my day whilst watching YouTube videos. Zalfie (Zoe and Alfie), Narcus (Niomi and Marcus), Janya (Tanya and Jim), Jasper (Joe and Casper) who you should all know. If you don't, go back under your rock! 

Then I would just lounge around in my pyjamas until I have watched enough vlogs to last me a lifetime. 

After that, I will do my skincare and makeup routine... which I did a blog post on so the link to that will be below so check it out if you haven't already. 

Then I have the task of picking out an outfit. This actually takes longer than it should but it was fun fun fun!!

If I needed to then I would make my bed and tidy up a little bit but I do this straight away when I leave to go and make breakfast. 
Then I would just put my hair up into a messy bun, which is my go-to hairstyle for the summer. I wash it every 3 days so it's always clean or nearly clean when the morning comes around.

If I need to run errands... I leave my room all tidy and go out with my Mumma Bear who is basically my taxi driver. 

And that is it!! Below is a photo of the products I used today including the cereal I had. Baring in mind I actually took this before I got out of bed... just because I am a lazy bones!✌

My keys has a Minnie Mouse shoe on it that my cousin got for me... 'cause she's a cutie.

Thanks so much for reading this blog post. Tomorrow I will put up a blog post on my main blog so look out for that. It's scheduled for 8.00am for Pacific Daytime. I really get confused with the time zone this blog website has but anyway. 

Link to my Skincare and Makeup Routine;

http://misscatherinewardfashion.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/skincare-makeup-routine.html 

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