Wednesday 31 January 2018

Cozy Happiness


I've always been a fan of comfy loungewear and this year I have found some new faves! This thermal is hands down my most favourite thermal top ever! You might have seen it popping up on my Insta feed in various colours (yes I own four colours now, thank you sales) so I thought it was time it made an appearance on the blog! This gorgeous lilac pink colour has taken the top spot of the colour choices for me, I love a good soft tone pastel and this one is helping get me in the mood for Spring.
I also have to give a shout out to the boy, who gifted me this hat for Christmas, he's pretty good at picking out gifts for me and this one pairs so well with a lot of my wardrobe.  


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Friday 26 January 2018

Winter Faves

Ilymix Scarf (20% off your purchase with the code 'fiveminutestyle')


Does anyone have pieces in their closets that they constantly reach for again and again and again?
Well this J Crew coat has been a staple every winter for me since I purchased it (I now have it in 3 colours) and this year I have three more pieces I can't stop wearing, this stripe tee, this thermal (featuring in a blog post soon) and this Ilymix scarf
I had been eyeing up a scarf similar to this at the beginning of winter so was so excited to find this one for a more affordable price! Ilymix have free worldwide shipping, your package arrives super quick and it even comes with a personalised thank you! 
This scarf is the softest thing around and keeps you warm in the winter chill, I literally haven't reached for any other scarf since this one arrived. 
Ilymix have kindly offered my readers a 20% discount on all purchases, just enter the code 'fiveminutestyle' at checkout. 



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Wednesday 24 January 2018

A Gift of Time This Valentine's Day - Wooden Watches



Time is precious gift and one that we will never have enough of.


When Sean and I moved in together last year we knew that making time to spend with each other wouldn't be easy due to our differing work schedules.  We make sure to plan evenings or days together when we know we will both be off work so we can make the most of our time together.

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to spend some extra special time together doing what you love! For us this year it means spending some time at home together just relaxing and spending time with our kitten Bella. 

When JORD reached out to me and offered to send me one of their gorgeous wooden watches to gift my loved one for Valentine's this year I jumped at the chance. 
Sean loves things made from wood, and we have a beautiful wooden clock that was his Granddad's on our fireplace, so I had no doubt that he would fall in love with a timepiece from JORD.

I picked out the Conway Watch in dark sandalwood and burgundy, I thought that the grain of this wood would match with so much and this watch (in fact all of JORD's pieces) are so unique and different to what you will find in any store. I'm sure any man in your life would love to be gifted one of these wood watches

All JORD wood watches are handcrafted with superior materials like the sapphire crystal glass face which is one the hardest and most scratch resistant materials on earth. 

If you think the watch is beautiful don't forget the stunning wooden box that it comes presented in, this is something I won't actually mind Sean having having on his side of the dresser haha! 

And if these watches aren't special enough as they are the you can have a personalised message engraved on the back plate of the watch or on the box. I loving giving personalised gifts so of course I opted for the engraving so Sean will always have a reminder of just how much he means to me. 

Seeing Sean's face when he opened his watch was the best gift for me, but I am super jealous that he has one of these beautiful wooden watches, I wouldn't mind us having his and hers ones because they have a women's collection too and I have my eye on the Cassia! 

If you would love to gift a JORD watch this Valentine's Day this year then I have also teamed up with JORD to offer one lucky person a $100 gift card towards a watch of their choice. To enter just follow this link and fill in your details. Everyone that enters will also instantly receive a 10% coupon code that can be used on any watch too! The giveaway ends on 4th February 2018 11.59pm and the discount codes are good until 11th February 2018. Good Luck!

Make sure to tell the people you love just how much you love them every chance you get!


Monday 15 January 2018

Red Buffalo Plaid Skirt


Old Navy Sweater // Old Navy Skirt (old - similar) // Old Navy Scarf //

Happy 2018 everyone! Sorry I haven't stopped by the blog until now! I have decided this year I am just going to blog when I am inspired and have the time instead of saving up posts to share in one go. It might mean some weeks I have one post up and others I have a few up.
This was actually the outfit I wore on Boxing day at home and we shot these pictures just before it became pitch black. Is anyone else fed up of the dark mornings like me yet? They seem so much harder to handle after Christmas and New Year. 
I am so eager for Spring to arrive and for some more daylight hours but as this year I am working on only being positive I thought I'd share some thing I do love about the short days this time of year.

1. Hot Bubble Baths - I love a good bubble bath and they my favourite in winter when I get home and it's been freezing cold all day, the perfect way to start a relaxing evening.

2. Hot Cocoa - not just for Christmas, I love drinking hot chocolate all through the winter months and of course it has to be piled high with marshmallows! 

3. Winter PJ's - Probably no surprise there haha, everyone knows I love a good pair of pyjamas and thermal winter ones are my favourite.

4. Cozy Blankets - I have blankets for all year round but nothing beats snuggling up in a warm blanket on a dark night.

5. Being Lazy - I don't know about you but I always feel that this time of year I can get away with being lazy in the evenings and don't feel so bad about curling up on the sofa in the evenings and binge watching my favourite shows (Grey's Anatomy is my all time fave).

It would seem all my favourite things about this time of year add up to a perfect winter night at home! What things do you love about this time of year? 


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