Brighton Fun

If you are a reader of Miss Mint then you will have seen my Wanderlust post about mine and Leigh's day trip to Brighton.

However I took so many lovely pictures that I needed to share them all with you so there's going to be a bit of an overlap on posts but I hope you don't mind!

The day started bright and we headed down to Brighton, nearly missing our train as per usual. It doesn't matter how much time I leave we always have to rush for the train!

 

We like to share.....

Once in Brighton we went for breakfast at Bill's. I booked ahead and I'm glad I did because it was heaving by the time we left. We spent ages looking at all the jams and chutneys but in the end we decided to go for a Mango Chutney and it is delicious. When I get paid I'm definitely going to buy all of their stock!

After breakfast we went down to the pier managing to get caught in this crazy wind, rain, hail combo so we stayed in the arcade until it stopped and then went to the end of the pier to take some pictures of the choppy sea and sun dappled sky.

 

 

Next up we went and got some chips and had a walk along the beach in the sun before it started hailing again.

We ran up to the station to get the train to Stamner House where we had booked Afternoon Tea. The place was gorgeous and we pigged out on quite a bit of food which given how much we had already eaten was quite a challenge.

After tea we headed back to London! 

This is definitely the shorter version of the day trip if you want to read the full blown account then head over here and give some of my other blog posts a read too. 

Happy Valentines kids! 

Cara x

November Favourites

It is getting so close to Christmas now I can almost smell the fake pine smell on my plastic Christmas tree but before December comes November which means it's time for another favourites post.

So let's get started!

I have a few fashion favourites this month. Winter is my favourite time because it means I can hide under jumpers and there is no nicer feeling than being snuggly warm to me.

This beautiful rose covered jumper (£13) was a Primark find and is thin enough that it isn't too bulky under a coat but keeps you warm.

Next is this bold statement top. Long sleeved - I do love a long sleeve and I also love lions!

Look at it. Just look. How could I resist?! Another Primark buy at 10.

And finally the best thing I have ever bought, the pièce de résistance. Not going to lie I had a bit of a battle with myself about whether I should buy this as it was a little bit on the pricey side at £95 - although I used my student discount so it went down to £85  but still it was worth it. Because it is beautiful.

Fluffy Fluffy Fluffy. This Topshop coat is so warm, at the moment perhaps a little too warm on the tube, but I don't mind really because you couldn't tear it off me. If I could sit at work wrapped up in it then I would. The fluffy liner detaches from the parka so it can be used as a spring coat as well, and the parka is waxed treated to keep off those pesky raindrops which seem to be coming along. Plus the hood is furry and massive. It's pretty darn perfect and probably my top favourite thing this month.

Next on the list is my favourite food/drink. What with the winter creeping in I have gone back to drinking tea. Unlike the majority of the British public I *shock horror* don't really like tea that much. But with the days getting decidedly colder I need something to warm my hands. With that in mind I have found a new favourite tea which just screams Christmas.

It tastes just like it says on the box of apples and cinnamon and wonderful times.

This leads on to another favourite which smells so good I want to eat it. Obviously Yankee Candle are renowned for the delicious smells that they can't help but give out. I have asked for a large one to go on my Christmas list so I am very excited about opening that on Christmas Day. I prefer sweet smelling candles so this is perfect for me, although I'm sure not to everyone's smell. 

Which leads to my final favourite(s) of the month - Music. I've got a couple of songs which I am listening to non-stop. They have really suited my mood this month which has been slightly melancholy.

Berlin - RY X

Sail - Awolnation

And there we have it, a few things that I like this month. Next month will be my Christmas favourites! I am just a little bit excited - can you tell?

xxx

London - Where the streets aren't paved with gold...

London has been bloody pissing me off recently.
Here are a few reasons why sometimes I just wish I didn't live in the city:

• Today on the tube I got elbowed in the head. Twice. Did they apologise? Did they hell.
• Whenever the wind blows you get so much grit in your eyes you stumble down the road beause you are trying so hard to get it out
• Passive Agressive thrusting of newspapers/magazines/leaflets. If I wanted a newspaper I wouldnt have my head down and both hands in my pockets
• If (because I’m a decent person) I rush told hold the doors open because you you decide at the last minute to get off the tube with your pram, and I dont want you to get crushed, please say thank you. I now have oil and dirt all over my hands. You’re welcome.
• Homeless people by cashpoints. Anyone who knows me will know that I am a huge advocate for getting people off the streets and I give freely to those who need it but I dont need you to make me feel bad for getting my hard earned money out of the cashpoint!
• The rudeness of people. Seriously, did you need to push in front of me to get on the tube that fraction of a second quicker?!
• People who shout ‘Can you move down please’ - No I boody cant I’m already squished between crotch man and the woman eating a (very smelly) tuna salad. If you have to ask us to move then there wasnt enough room for you in the first place. Get off the tube and wait - shock horror - 2 minutes for another one!
• Personal Space. Or lack of it. Stop brushing your crouch against my arse and pretending its the tube moving. Ergh.
• The windtunnels created by the buildings. My hair and dress do not thank you.
• The constant beeping of car horns. You are in a traffic jam. Beeping your horn is not going to get you anywhere any quicker!
• The inability to go anywhere without getting filthy hands and black soot up your nose
• The distinct lack of fresh air
• The large number of people that are cooler than me

xxx