A little Thrifty life

Pocket Pumps

2013-05-02T12:48:00.000+01:00

We see it all the time! us girls are a sin for it!

We walk out the house in these super high heels, yes we look stunning in them! but after all the dancing and walking around youchhh our poor feet!

So I reckon more then half of us stumble out of the clubs bare foot! if not - you have done very well!

I have come across these Pocket Pumps - and just thought they are a life saver!

They roll up so small they fit in your bags, purses and pockets!

Have you seen them before? do you already own a pair? would you invest in a pair?

CherryBombs Facebook page
CherryBomb on Twitter
CherryBombs Website

click on the picture to view them

I have mine and I wont be leaving the house without them!

Christmas Gift Ideas

2012-11-06T20:10:00.002+00:00

You know how I LOVE to support small local businesses, for many reasons. The craft is so much more personal and unique.

I have put together a few gift boards. The list of crafters used will be linked to their facebook pages. These are just ideas and each crafter has so much more to offer then what I have shown, so please visit their pages and have a browse around - remember nearly everything can be personalised and made to order! So get your orders in early!!

Zara Candles

The Shed

Traveling Tea Party

Angelica Florence Jewellery

Walmer Cottage Corner

Silver Kisses Fingerprint Jewellery

Consider it Dunn Nappy Cakes

HunniBunni Designs

Recycled Glamour

CherryBomb-Boutique

Angelica Florence Jewellery

Running Horse Repairs

Stevey B Wood Turning Artist

Handmade Gifts for all

Art for Little People

Choccy O's

Cheeky Baby Tees
The Shed
The Beas Knees and Cats Whiskers
DiscoFish
Peacock Candles
Dorothy & Theodores
Fancy That

***Cheeky Baby Tees are offering 10% off your first order using the code FACE10 at www.cheekybabytees.co.uk.

This Blog post has been created by Ashlee Norris of Getthriftys Craft Fair (Kent & Middlesex Events)
I have not been asked to do this, or recieved anything in return. I generally support local crafters in everyway I can. xx

Liebster Award

2012-10-31T15:21:00.002+00:00

I got a very exciting tweet from Orla Barret Letting me know she had nominated me for Liebster Award on her blog Hall of Mirrors, It sounded like so much fun I couldnt wait to get involved!

The rules are as follows:

You must post 11 random facts about yourself
You must answer 11 questions from the person who tagged you
You must create a new set of 11 questions for who you tag
You must then tag 11 blogs with under 200 followers and let them know. You cannot tag back

11 Random Facts About Me:

(no laughing, pointing or jesting about these please)

1*   I cant sleep on my back (seriously at 28 I get nightmares if I do)
2*   I am allergic to Dairy
3*   I traveled Australia when I was 21 (and reminisce every day!)
4*   I am already struggling to find 11 facts about me! (which in fact - is a fact!)
5*   I Customise Shoes for living (pretty ideal)
6*   I have two beautiful children
7*   I probably have the worse singing tone in the WORLD
8* I am addicted to biscuits - party rings in particular
9* I studied AAT (Accounts) for 3years
10* I watch Neighbours & Home and away everyday without fail!
11* I Did Pole dancing for a few months and LOVED it. Just couldnt afford to keep it going :(

                              Orla Asked me some questions and here are my answers:

1. What's your favourite city? London - Home Town - Vibrant and alive!

2. Where do you like to shop? Eak... Primark - Love a bargain

3. Who is your style icon? Rachel Bilson (but where has she gone?)

4. What's your all time favourite make up product? Foundation (hide my sins)

5. If you could give somebody just one piece of beauty advise, what would it be? (eak, Dont take tips from me! I always forget to take my makeup off before bed)

6. Do you have any pets? No, and No thank you!

7. How did you come up with your blog name? I ran a preloved fashion website named Get Thrifty (I like to be thrifty)

8. Who knows about your blog? em.. Recently started telling family and friends but kept it a secret for a while

9. Your favourite cosmetics brand and why? Sorry, This is going to be bad! I buy what ever is on offer.

10. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Huge Shoe Fashion designer, Creater

11. Most expensive product you've bought? A face cream from Space NK. £45 I was to embarrassed to say 'No thanks'

11 Questions For You:

1* Fashion or Beauty?

2* Who Inspires you to write?

3* Where do you want your blog to take you?

4* Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

5* Your favourite all time purchase? (just one!)

6* Favourite Shoe designer? or Shoe Shop?

7* Most expensive Item in your shoe closet/wordrobe/beauty box?

8* Who is your Style Icon?

9* A movie which is garenteed to put a smile on your face?

10* Reveal your one pet hate?

11* Reveal your bad habits?

I am tagging the following bloggers, check out there blogs and there answers

Kamela Hurley @ModernGirlStyle

Ana Elizabeth Aguila @AnaLiz11

The Pulse of Fashion @Jennaay_TPOF

Yasmin Colley ‏@yasminnjade

Aoibhe Devlin™ ‏@aoibhedevlin

Custard Cream ‏@EllieeRose_

‏@AmyMaryW

‏@grace_es6

Bethlovebeauty ‏@bethlovebeauty

Thank you for stopping by

Enjoy xxx

Little Birds Loft

2012-10-30T12:00:00.002+00:00

I am a big fan of shopping with local small businesses. I would much rather purchase a little gift with a meaning. then just buying any old thing of the shelf.

There are so many small businesses out there, that are willing to craft anything you wish, nearly all items can be personalised, showing alot of time and effort goes into each and every product. Handcrafted with so much care and perfection.

This rings so true for Little Birds Loft. I wanted to know more about the owner, designer and creater.

About me:- 29 year old mummy of two, wife to one, an entire marketing department in the day job and designer and maker for Little Bird’s Loft, a small business selling unique handmade home decor and gifts largely focused around the children’s market although I occasionally make for grown ups too.

Little Bird'sLoft has been born out of my love for something different, unique and a little more special than the high street can offer. I’ve always been a creative person and get great satisfaction from seeing something that I’ve made being appreciated by someone else and a great example was when I was given the honour of creating a gorgeous silver hair comb for a dear friends wedding day. Using precious metal clay and Swarovski crystals, I was delighted with the results and so was the bride.

A stunning Hair Peace by Shona Wright

After years of making jewellery I needed a new challenge and whilst I loved the Buzz of working with precious metal clay, it’s an incredibly expensive hobby so I took a break from crafting for a while.

When we found out we were expecting our second child, a little girl, my passion for making things erupted once more as I set about imagining the perfect little room for a princess and lost myself to gorgeous fabrics and the different stitches on a sewing machine. I’m now on maternity leave and have launched Little Bird’s Loft, so other mummies and daddies can buy gorgeous handmade gifts for their precious little ones and maybe a little something for themselves too. I debuted at the Getthriftys CraftFair in Ickenham in October and now have a busy calendar of events in the lead up to Christmas. New products are being created on a daily basis and at some point I’ll find the time to photograph them all and get them into an online shop but for now, if there’s something you like you can email me to order shona@littlebirdsloft.com.

Little Birds Loft is on
Facebook
Twitter
Website/Blog

Please admire Little Birds Loft portfolio of work, which is constantly expanding into a perfectly beautiful collection

Display at a Craft Fair

Beautifully create Cryon Wraps

Cosy Comforters

Orders can be placed by emailing your request to: shona@littlebirdsloft.com

Little Birds Loft will also be attending many Events during 2012

Upcoming Events

10^th November Ruislip Manor Christmas Lights Switch On

17^th November Duck Pond Ruislip

18^th November Queensmead Craft Fair

3^rd December The Langley Manor Preparatory School - Christmas Fayre

8^th December Harrow Arts Centre Christmas Fair

16^th December Duck Pond Ruislip

Firmoo Glasses Review

2012-10-22T20:50:00.001+01:00

I cant believe I received my glasses on my birthday (by fluke) it put a huge smile on my face.

I first heard about The Firmoo Brand on A Little Boat Sailing Blog, and snapped up the opportunity to review such a gorgeous design of glasses. I intially was hooked on the Green sunnies with the tiny bow pictured detail below.

As I was looking through the designs I was drawn to these white glasses and decided to go ahead and order them.

They are so cute, and retro. I just love them! The package comes with a tiny little screwdriver and spare pins as well as a hard case, soft leather case and lens cleaner. Them little added touches mean alot.

The glasses took just 6 days from date of confirmation to arrive, the fast, speedy delivery was a blessing as they arrived on the day of my birthday. who doesnt like a little extra surprise :)

About Firmoo
Our Aim - Vision & Fashion the Frugal Way
Firmoo offer prescription glasses as well as fashionable sunglasses (like mine above). by being an online store, Firmoo are able to keep overheads and expenses down, this reflects in there cost to you and means there are no budgeting on quality or design and offering a high standard of eyewear at competitive prices.

You can find out more about Firmoo on there website Firmoo.com

Firmoo are currently offering 'First Pair Free For New Customers' so head over fast and bag yourself a pair of Free sunnies. They are worth there price tag, so to get some for nothing is well worth it!

Not sure which ones you like? which ones suit you?
Did I mention the virtual try on system, simply upload your picture and 'Try on' any glasses, this is the future!

I have never wanted the sun to shine so much. and I know where I will be shopping when summer comes back around!

Let me know if you have ordered yours, leave your link or just comment below.

Ashlee
x

THE IMMORTAL World Tour

2012-10-20T10:30:00.000+01:00

I knew we were going out for my birthday, but I love a surprise so decided to keep it this way.

My dad had purchased the tickets and I didn’t open the envelope until we arrived at the o2, whilst enjoying a Nando, I finally opened the envelope to reveal 2x MJ world tour tickets

Ok, so the disappointment on my face was clearly readable. And I kind of felt 'why would someone buy me MJ tickets?' I imagined an entire concert of some wannabe performer, performing all of MJ's greatest hits - Pure Cheers!

Doors opened at 7pm and at around 8pm the Show began!

Straight away I was hooked! Totally hooked! I didnt know where to look, there was so much going on and I didnt wanna miss abit of it! It was NOTHING like I imagined and was a show of pure genius! Welcome to the dreams of Neverland!

The show was actually created by Cirque du Soleil, I have heard this name floating around the theatre scene, but it’s never been on my to 'go and see' list - well it is now. Although the stunts performed in MJ show will be nowhere near comparison, I’m sure.

Cirque du Soleil used the entire stage, the presence was amazing, and the dancers were on Point. Every move was choreographed to the finest detail.

We had brilliant seats on the floor right up close to the stage. Apart from a slight bit of neck ache from looking up, and not being able to watch everything at once, which you could have if you was seated in front of the stage - rather than at the side (Block C1) the seats where one of the best.

The costumes were detailed incredibly well, and they reflected MJ's style. Of course appearances from 'The Glove' were seen, lots of lights, glitz, underwear (your have to see it!) sparkles, silver foil and more!

Towards the end of the show you really felt there was a presence of Michael, not in the sense of performance, but spirit. Although not be seen, it felt like he could have actually been backstage directing the entire programme.

So to conclude, The Immortal World tour is nothing like you would expect, the use of lighting, costumes, performances, stage is just incredible and could not compare to any show I have ever seen. Towards the end it felt like a tribute to the man himself for all those diehard fans (Me- not being one!) I still appreciated every detail. The show wasn’t forced, it wasn’t cheesy and it certainly didn’t feel like a money spinning con.

I highly recommend you visit whilst it’s on at the o2. I bet my blog on it your LOVE it!

Everyone in this show deserves a huge pat on the back. Well done guys x

“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”
― Michael Jackson

*No photography is allowed during the show.

BLOGGERS!!!

2012-10-16T20:11:00.001+01:00

Have you heard of CherryBomb-Boutique ?

Stunning Shoes customised to order.

If you are a blogger CherryBomb are offering there bespoke service at cost of materials rather then RRP

This offer is only available for a limited time (im guessing before christmas!)

Heres what you need to do:

Follow CherryBombBtq on Twitter
Go to the CherryBomb-Boutique website
(take a look at the portfolio)
Then fill in the Bespoke order form

in the Notes section you must write 'Bloggers Discount'

You will then recieve an email / invoice for your shoes once payment is recieved shoes will be ready and delivered 2-3 weeks later.

Or if you are happy to blog about CherryBomb and what you see using information from the website/facebook page etc I will send you a CherryBomb Goodie bag as a Thank you (Keyring, Canvas Bag, Window Sticker)

Please share this

Martini Fashion Show

2012-10-16T13:55:00.002+01:00

Martini Fashion show was held on 4th October Marylebone Village

Twitter Tag #35MHS


Funny Irish 'Warm Up' guy

Truely Stunning dress. by Malene Birger

The pictures just dont do the designs justice

one of the creations by the American InterContinental University

As you could see I favourited the evening wear, I loved the day wear and it was so wearable. But the evening designs were amazing!

List of Designers:
Malene Birger
Trilogy
KJs Laundry
American InterContinental University

We had a fantastic night! Received a Goodie bag, full of local businesses gifts and treats
We enjoy some delicous Martini Royales (my first) and some really tasty Canapes.

Dinner Date outfit post

2012-10-15T19:34:00.001+01:00

Going for an early Dinner at Pizza Express, Greenwich then for a few drinks.

Need to be comfy, but still dressed up enough, not to get ID - this happens alot to me.. Im 28! suppose its becoming a compliment

Blue HighWaisted Jeans - Next
White Shirt with blue bow - Vero Moda (USC)
Customised Wedges - CherryBomb-Boutique
Pearl Earings, Pearl Broch - Primark

Was having a... not so much bad hair day... but stroppy hair day! I have short shoulder length hair and its flat I really 'Dislike' it. So I have no option but to have it up! I pinned in some clip in extensions and back combed until I physically could no longer get a comb through me hair.

I am hoping to get some extensions soon. Really excited just dont know where to get them done?

Outfit post

2012-10-06T21:09:00.001+01:00

It was my dads 50th this year so me and my brother organised a surprise party for him, and here is what I choose to wear to the family event

You really have to forgive me, I really am not photogenic! but I just had to post this outfit, it was a great find.

I have been on the look out for the perfect peplum for ages! I suppose I found it, but there was always so many to pick I kind of got lost, and some I found a little too short for me.

This electric blue peplum was a last minute grab from primark, at just £10 I didnt even try it on! just had to que for around 30minutes at the till! (sort it out primark - whats the point of all them empty tills?)

The belt, I found under my bed, from primark originally. and the Bag and Shoes were from CherryBomb-Boutique

I love the pop of pink with the electric blue, I kept my hair and makeup subtle and choose a bright pink lipstick. I wasnt sure on the pearl collar as I wasnt sure I was pushing the detail. But I went with it anyway.

My CherryBombBtq Shoes

Me and my Mummy <3

Do you think the collar was to much? what about the pink episodes?

CherryBomb-Boutique Logo

2012-09-12T09:17:00.000+01:00

If you have been following on twitter, facebook or reading my blog, you will know I am in the process of setting up my Customised shoe website.

I was selling my shoes via my facebook, twitter and Getthrifty website, but I wanted more! I wanted branding, I wanted an independent website, I just wanted the best start for my shoes!

Sitting here watching TV the name CherryBomb popped into my head! and there it is - the perfect name, I didnt want to limit myself to shoes by calling it CherryBombShoes so I went for boutique this will in the future give me room to grow designing bags and accessories.

I asked a few logo designers what they would design for me, and I didnt like any of them! (sorry) every designer sent me the same 'a cherry faded into the background'. it just didnt resemble my personality or my shoes.

I googled, I googled and I googled more! until I found a designer I loved! I emailed the rightful owner and she agreed to create a logo for me!

A brief description of me and my shoes and she created the worlds most perfect logo for me!

What do you think? I dont think anyone else would have got this design so perfect! I love it! I cant wait to have it printed in my shoes, on my shoe boxes and tags.

A.V Phibes Facebook page / Twitter / Website / EvilKid Productions

Custom design Shoes

2012-08-30T14:25:00.000+01:00

I sent out a tweet recently asking if any bloggers would like to experience my bespoke shoe design.

When Simon from Luv4Fashion got in touch to create a pair of sparkly shoes for his wife Elaine, I was very excited - yet nervous as he pretty much let me run wild with the design. We discussed a few possible designs and came up with a Red Sparkly Shoe, with the use of Silver.

I decided to go for an extended Silver heel, whilst covering the main shoe in Red Sparkle. once completed I added some gorgeous Red Ribbon bows with tiny pearl beads to the back of the shoe

I sent Simon the finish pictures and his reponse was the best I could have asked for, I sigh of relief!

Im happy to add a new creation to my portfolio http://www.getthrifty.co.uk/userimages/procart30.htm

I cant wait to read Simons Blog post and see what his wife thought of her personalised Shoe. Maybe I will name the Shoe after her (only if she loves them of course )

Follow Simons blog: http://luv4fashion.com/
and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StokieSimon

What do you think of the creation?

Dylon Flamingo Pink Dye Jeans

2012-08-10T08:42:00.000+01:00

I bought these jeans around 2/3 years ago from Republic, I wore them once then put them in the wash and.....
Im not sure what happened? but something happened?

Brown pataches appaired all over the jeans?

~So after two years of sitting in my drawer, unable to chuck away a brand new pair of jeans! Lightbulb moment!!! 'Dylon'

Im seeing colourful jeans all over the place, and to be honest im not sure if they are really me! so what better way to experiment then with some old jeans!

Dylon, Have this gorgeous fantastic colour called 'Flamingo Pink'

You add the dye to the washing machine along with 500g of 'Table' salt add the fabric (one pair of jeans)

Wash on 40' and then run another wash along with some detergent at another 40' Remove jeans and hang out to dry. (wash machine with some detergent to give it a clean - although I forgot, and the next day I washed White towels! - of all things! but luckily they were perfectly fine! - although washed on a 60')

These are wet, so lighter and darker shades appear for the dryer parts. I will update the picture, once ironed :) and I cant wait for an outfit post wearing these! what a great way to revitilise old jeans! and also keep on trend a little cost!

Have you ever used Fabric dyes? I feel I was brave with my colour choice, but Im so happy with them Im in Love!

LJ Couture Launch Party

2012-07-04T18:26:00.000+01:00

Is anyone else attending? I hear they have invited a few fashion bloggers, so I am looking forward to meeting you all.

I found these gorgeous dresses by LJ Couture via Twitter - media of today hey!

The website www.ljcouture.co.uk is due to go live soon, and I am very excited!

Lisa, Who is the director of these beautiful creations sent me a sneak peak of the beautiful dresses I picked my favourite and decided to show you all.

I am really excited to be invited to the launch, There will be models wearing the dresses, which is a great opportunity to see how the dresses work in real life, when you walk, dance, talk to others, probably minus the jeager bomb spills mind!

'LJ Couture specialises in made to measure, bespoke, Crystal embellished dresses for all occasions and each dress is available in over 90 colours'

I will try and take as many pictures as possible, and keep my ears out for any gossip! just let me know the right questions to ask!

and if you feel like attending why not send a tweet to Lisa to see if theres any room for more bloggers

Ashlee
x

DIY draped scarf

2012-06-27T16:30:00.000+01:00

Sometimes its the littlest things in life that just grab your attention and impress you!

So the simple things, but still a genuis must have thought of it?

Thats how I felt when I saw this step by step guide put together by Virtous Stlys, the photo popped up on my facebook and I had to ask if I could use it on my blog, Its too brilliant not to!

This would be perfect if you was going away on holiday, if you live in the UK then you know we have to wrap up warm to get to the airport and home again, especially if your flight are at 5am, like all mine seem to be! why not make the most of your scarf.

Virtous Styls is always showing up on my newsfeeds with so much interesting fashion pieces, and storage ideas, you absolutely, must check her out!

Please leave a comment,

Did you visit Virtous page? What thrifty ideas do you have? Are you going to try this look?

2012-06-21T13:14:00.000+01:00

Dylon Colour Catcher - Tried and tested!

2012-06-19T11:10:00.000+01:00

I suppose they were invented for the'odd sock in the wash disaster' but for me its more about clothes of two colours, which seem to fill my daughters wordrobe, dresses red skirts with attach white tops! pink and white polka dots, and for my son, t'shirts with a lots of colours, different colour collars and them odd t'shirts that dont belong in any colour pile?

Colour catcher? doesnt that sound daring? do you think it will work? lets put it to the test!

ok, to start I will be a teeny tiny bit wimpish with the 'chosen' item, but its a good place to start! I stole my boys white sock and added it to a completely Red wash!

I know im not much of a rebel, maybe next time I will up my game!


As there was a few new 'red' items I hadnt washed yet, as per the instruction I added two sheets to the wash!

'The proof is in the sheets!'

RESULTS - NOT ONE BIT OF PINK/RED TO BE SEEN PERFECTLY WHITE SOCK!

Outfit post, Hen Night

2012-06-18T18:08:00.000+01:00

I bought this dress back in October (2011) from a shop in Brighton it cost around £25 and as soon as I saw it I loved it! now.. however They are everywhere and its just ok now.

I was going to hen night, and the dress code was Black/white, diamonds and pearls!

Tights - Primark

Color - Primark

Shoes Getthrifty.co.uk

I LOVE these tights, about 10 years ago my mum had a pair with a thick black line and a tiny rose at the bottom, I wore them to death and looked everywhere to find another pair, about a year ago I finally found some on Ebay and then a few months ago I found these ones above in Primark - I love them! If I ever was brave enough to get a tattoo, this would be it!

The shoes, I created my self. The bottom is a collage of Audrey Hepburn with pearls studded up the heels and back. Nearly all my shoes can be purchased from my website Getthrifty and currently start from as little as £40.00

As Getthrifty I create shoes made to order, you can choose colours, styles, designs etc meaning your shoes are unique and designed especially for you, not bad at such a small price!

How to make a Lace flower

2012-06-18T17:38:00.000+01:00

Start by threading a needle through the trim of the lace

Pull the thread to create this swirl

Continue to sew

Cut out a circle of felt (I used a sewing reel as a template)

Glue around the outer edge and stick down the lace immediatly

Continue to glue and stick the ribbon down in a spiral until you reach the middle

I attached a very pretty button using cotton

Use this flower and attach it to many other projects, hair clips/bands, bags, tops, curtain ties

Crissy Dress by Motel Wedding day outfit post

2012-06-11T20:28:00.000+01:00

I bought this Crissy Dress by Motel from Topshop in Bluewater for £58.00 for an all day wedding. The bottom is certainly my style but the basque top is not really, but it was the end of the day and I went for it!

Now, I have small boobies and when I tried the dress on I had a normal t'shirt bra that does nothing for me! (I was hiding under a coat) I didnt think what it may look like with the correct bra on, so when I wore it out I was popping out all over the place! Maybe I should have gone for a size up!

I posted these outfit ideas to Twitter and the verdict came back to wear it with the 'Pink' so thats what I went for. What would you have chosen?

Crissy Dress by Motel £58.00

Dorothy Perkins Shoes, Lace top Primark, Mint bow belt Primark

Pink Primark Jacket, Pink Kurt Geiger shoes, Pink belt Primark

Blue Primark Shoes, Blue Primark Jacket, Blue Primark belt

All dressed up and ready to go!

Not sure you can see my boffin bun!

and my little babies, *Airlie wears Primark dress, George Cardigan, Primark shoes,Petticoat from H&M, *Joshua Wears Next trousers, Zara Shoes, Primark shirt, Tie and cardigan

The wedding was beautiful the sun shined and everyone had a great time!

Do you think I picked the right outfit for a wedding? Was there to much boobs on show?

Fathers Day Personalised Plaques

2012-06-08T12:47:00.000+01:00

Another year gone by!! another fathers day gift to buy.

What ideas did you have?

* Fathers Day Cup?
* Dad Ring?
* Trophy?
* Cufflinks?

What about something very unique? a Keepsake thats meaningful, Something that holds a memory?

I asked The Shed for advice on this one, and here is what the lovely lady Paris Oxley Sent me

The plaques came with instructions to put the childs handprint in the space provided, I did make a few mistakes but it just wipes away.

Step 1
Place childs hand in paint

Pink for my little girls one


Blue for my little boys plaque

The children really enjoyed doing this, I suppose they loved making a mess for me to clean up!

After the hand prints were fully dried I gave the plaque a coat of varnish, as per The Sheds instructions

What do you think of the finished plaques? Im going to hang them in my hall way
Thats alot better then something thats gets hidden in the draw or collects dust on shelf somewhere, and really its a little something I would like to keep forever, then when they have there own houses they might like to keep it for themselfs

Dont you think these plaques are great gift ideas?

Stick on nails - just wont budge

2012-06-08T12:26:00.000+01:00

Rushing around, trying to get sorted thats my idea of a night out before the night out!

Make up usually done in the car on the way to the venue, whereever it may be! dodgelly painted finger nails.

No change for my best mates Hen do! I finished my Craft fair at 3.30pm rushed home, showered, back combed hair for a little buffin style up do, completed my make up, dressed and ready to go in aroud 45minutes - not bad going!

My mum agreed (kinda) to drop me off in London, so I quickly grabbed these false nails I bought a while ago for a wedding but never had the chance to apply them, and jumped in her car.

Elegant Touch Decorated French Nails - Bombay Dream (13117)3444481 £6.95 from Boots

I followed the instruction which were very simple, glue your nail and stick on the false ones, I pressed firmly down (not sure I was meant to) I thought they would be clicking off all night but not one budged!

I woke up the next morning all still attached - argh my problem - Im off camping. I didnt really want to go camping with my two children with long false nails, but I couldnt bare to attempt to rip them off and be stuck with one or two I wouldnt be able to dis-attach, so I left them on.

Now one week later and they are all still attached! Good going if you wanted them to last! I have even washed up, cleaned, tidied, made some shoes and a hell of alot of typing (including typing errors due to using the nails to smash up against the keyboard!) and they are still going strong!

So I suppose I would have to recommend them - although I havent had false nails for around 4 years so I have nothng of late to compare them too, Leave your commets, do your nails stand the test of everyday life?

Added an Etsy Shop

2012-06-07T09:10:00.001+01:00

I have just listed two pairs of my custom designed shoes to Etsy.co.uk

Steve Madden “Fiesstaa” sandal

2012-06-06T13:08:00.000+01:00

The Fiessta Steve Madden Shoes retail for around £110.00, which if your a shoe lover and love your feet looking well dressed, thats not a bad price?

Steve Madden retail at around £110

Or... how does just £18.00 sounds for the same'ish style?

Red Ruffle shoes found at www.getthrifty.co.uk for just £18.00

What do you think of my match?

New shoes

2012-05-28T19:59:00.002+01:00


Each Crystal is hand glued on with Love & Care

I hope you like my creations I have been working really hard on them, So would love to know your thoughts Please leave comments below

To order a pair email me at mail@getthrifty.co.uk Prices start from just £40.00

Ashlee
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