OOTN - Black Lace and Denim

I'm so glad the weather is heating up again, the sun just makes me feel better! On Saturday night I had my first night out in a very long time for a friends 30th Birthday. Because it had been so long since I had a night out I wanted to make a bit of an effort with getting dressed up, wearing heels and actually doing my hair. Saturday night was so much fun! Lots of dancing and socialising, I didn't get home until 4am! The sun was already coming up and the birds were tweeting, Sunday I was feeling a little fragile but it was totally worth it! 

Outfit Details:

Dress - Black Milk Clothing

Jacket - Primark (similar)

Shoes - New Look

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Bracelet - Oliver Bonas (similar)

Love, 

Sophie x 

Essie - Sunday Funday

Looking for the perfect summery Sunday nail polish? Essies Sunday Funday is the answer. It's a beautiful neon coral with flecks of glitter which I love because who doesn't love a bit of sparkle? 

To prep my hands for a fresh coat of paint I used Salted Coconut from Lush. It's a gorgeous creamy coconut hand scrub. I love the smell, it's Summer in a pot! If you can imagine lying on a beach sipping on an ice cold pina colada, the ocean waves lapping in the background and the sun beating down on your face that's what salted coconut smells like - divine!

Essie is my favourite nail polish. I love the vast range of colours (I'm slowly collecting them all), how they all seem to be fairly consistent with formula, the packaging and of course the names! I love the quirky names and often the name is the final push to get me to buy the polish. Essie nail polish is rather expensive at £7.99 a pop! But often I will wait until Boots has a 3 for 2 offer on so it's not as expensive! 

Hope you have all had a lovely weekend! 

Love, 

Sophie x 

What's In My Party Clutch

Only ten days until Christmas Day! I can't believe how quick it has come round and I am sooo excited! I'm sure lots of you will have parties and events coming up over the next few weeks so thought I would share with you what I carry in my party clutch. When I go out partying I usually use the smallest bag so what I have with me is the bare essentials! It can be difficult for me to know what to take with me because my day bag is like Mary Poppins' handbag - full of everything! 

For me my phone is the most important thing in my bag. It's great for taking picture and capturing the night. But most importantly getting in touch with your friends if you get lost (it happens to the best of us) and calling a taxi to get home. 

Money is equally as important for paying for the taxi and drinks if you head to a club or cocktail bar. If I'm heading into town I always take my ID - near enough every time I get ID'd, I suppose I should take it as a compliment!

I always have some make up with me; usually my lipstick to touch up and compact. 

House keys might seem like an obvious one but I don't always take keys with me if I am going out with my Boyfriend - especially if I am pushed for space in my bag. 

Lastly I take with me a hair tie and a few bobby pins just in case I decide to change my hair style (read put in a bun because it got in the way #longhairproblems).

What do you carry in your party clutch?

Remember to stay safe during the party season. 

Lots of Love, 

Sophie x 

Christmas Cookie

I love baking cookies! They always go down a treat and are virtually fool proof to make. Also  you can make any flavour you like just use the basic recipe and then add whatever you want.

You will need: 

125g Butter

100g Light Soft Brown Sugar

125g Caster Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

225g Self-Raising Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

White Chocolate 

Orange Zest 

Green & Red Smarties

Pre heat over to 180C, cream together the butter, sugars and egg. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix. It doesn't matter how much or how little chocolate you add its all down to personal preference - I quite like a lot of chocolate chips. 

Place baking paper onto a baking tray, scoop about a walnut size amount onto the tray and bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden. Remember to leave enough space in between each ball of mixture as when the cookies bake they will spread out. 

If you try them out let me see them with the hashtag #sophieschristmascookies or in the comments below.
 

Lots of Love, 

Sophie