Sunday 17 February 2013

Hair care faves - after wash/before blow dry.

As a young woman I have always enjoyed experimenting, often badly, with my hair. Bleaching it stupid amount of times, colouring it, straightening it and attempting and failing to curl it. This has obviously left my hair in a horrible condition. So much so I hated wearing it down.

I decided it was time to fix up and look sharp, spending a considerable amount of time in Superdrug and ended up with the following beauties who have currently became my all-time favourites.

For volume it's a close call between two; Andrew Barton's I Love Volume and V05's Plump it Up. Both products leave my hair smelling stunning but when it comes down to it, it's V05 which leaves my hair with a lot of bounce in my bonce.

Andrew Barton I LOVE VOLUME 
Doves' Colour Radiance Hair Therapy



















For general conditioning and heat protection it's either Elvive Full Restore or Doves Colour Radiance. I feel both products may not do much post blow dry but it's the pre-styling where they leave my hair feeling soft and smelling great and obviously both do their heat protection job well, (I hope!)



The over-all favourite item of all time, and yes I'm a little behind, is L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil, I mean wow! Not only does it leave my hair soft and smelling great but it gives it a great shine finish. Since using the oil my hair has became recognizably healthier. It has grown as-well!

I don't use all the products at once and I do still limit myself to straightening my hair and so far the results show this to be a winner! I have yet to try any other type of oil, do you have any favourites you swear by?

Wednesday 13 February 2013

I need a hobby...

Interviews, dates or just general chit-chat with strangers I always have nothing to say when asked 'So, do you have any hobbies?' 

I really don't. I enjoy blogging but can blogging be classed as a hobby? It's something I enjoy and do not-so-regularly but I'm not out the house and not with people. I always include 'socialising' as a hobby but what I really mean is getting pissed now and again and/or eating myself into a food coma.

I am a very social person who loves learning and doing and meeting new people but I seem to have gotten myself into the inevitable rut of a working woman; work, wine, sleep repeat. Time to kick my large for a slim person arse into shape. Here are a few hobbies and things to do that have taken my liking around Birmingham, plus I need to see more of my hometown, and been added to my to-do list. (Seriously, I've made one)

First and foremost is the O2 Academy. Gigs. Who doesn't love a good gig? Rubbing against a sweaty stranger is one of my favourite things to do. The website provides a listing of up-coming gigs and allows you to book tickets there and then. Other music venues include NIA, NEC, the flapper, Hare and Hounds, the Yardbird. There is always a gig going on somewhere in town if you look for it.


To fulfil my inner adrenaline junkie a friend mentioned Redpoint (image from www.redpointclimbingcentre.co.uk/) It's only £16 p/a for an hourly session, including training and equipment. They have several routes and it has been constructed with varied routes across different shapes and angles. Unless specified otherwise you are invited to use everything

I plan to see hidden gems the town has to offer  and spend more time there whether it's cafes, coffee shops (Yorks, 6/8 Kafe etc) or restaurants or even spend a day at Birmingham Museuem.

I have never ever been to Cadbury World either, something I am very ashamed of. I shouldn't really allow it to become a hobby although I'd very much like it to be.  The tour includes how to make chocolate, demonstrations and a history of the factory and it's local area. It says it's great for families and groups of school children but I don't remember seeing an age limit on bars of chocolate do you?



For my creative side I have also found loads of make-&-do crafts through through Creative Open Workshops (C.O.W) all perfect for that inner quirky chic character we all have inside of us. 'I love your_____ Bec. Where did you get it?' 'I made it myself'


  • Jewellery Making - March
  • Sewing - March
  • Create your own table linen - March
  • CYO Purses - March
  • Laptop sleeves - Feb 
(for more information please see the website in link above - may require booking)



I've always been proud of Birmingham, though I currently live in Walsall I do consider myself a Brummie. The town has so much to offer than you might initially think.

Have you got any interesting/exciting things to do around Birmingham?

Hey, it's okay...

... to enjoy being single.

Aged 22 I have had only one long term relationship and few but lovely short term things. I date, quite a lot in recent months but mostly because I enjoy meeting new people. There was no 'spark' with any of them if I'm honest, I don't believe things like that grow with time. It's either there it or it isn't. Not love, just a tiny spark to get you excited. My last 'relationship' was a few years ago but I haven't been that bothered in having anything serious since. That does not mean I sleep around! Woah!

 I think either I expect too much, am too fussy or I scare the good guys off, my personality can hit you like a ton of bricks if I'm comfortable enough with you, but it's who I am and I like me.

Everybody else around me is in a relationship and it's gotten to the point my family/friends have stopped asking if I'm 'seeing anyone'. I do see people, ie more than dating and less than a serious relationship (again, not in a slutty way) feelings involved but as are complications. Complications always seem to find me and this might be the underlying reason I avoid relationships. I'm not a fan of drama in situation. I think a relationship should be with somebody you consider a best friend as well as somebody you find so fucking irresistible and who makes your heart beat that little faster and is the reason for the twinkle in your eye. The person who can make you happy just by being in the same room, who cheers you up by saying nothing and doesn't give a shit  if you have serious conversations with your cats.

I don't just have relationships with anyone, I am, according to family and friends, very fussy. I have to 'feelings' or at least a spark with someone to consider taking it to the serious level. I enjoy my life as it is, I don't need a man there. I see my friends as and when I please and do what I want when I want. I'm not saying couples don't do this but in my experience couples are clingy and around each other 24/7. Maybe I am just jealous, been single too long so just found myself used to it. Some people are used to relationships, I'm used to being on my own. (Christ, this sounds remotely 'pity me', it isn't!) I either really like people who are taken/friends or go on dates with people who really aren't my type whatsoever just for the 'craic. It's for this reason I've stopped dating for a while. I wouldn't say no if the right-ish one came along but I have other things keeping me happy right now. I don't hate on couples, if I did I'd have no friends, I'm the permanent third wheel for christ sake! 

All I'm saying is, if you to like me enjoy your own space, your own time and being single then don't be afraid to shout about it. Don't let people pity you. Be proud of everything else you have achieved or are achieving in your life.


BXO