In which Demi is ill

So I managed to come down with some sort of fusion of the flu and a cold. Yay me. Although I'm pretty proud that this is the first time I've been properly ill since September. Normally my useless immune system would have failed me many times over by now. It also got me the day off work, since Mum rang in and announced I was in no fit state to work. I can tell my boss will be even less impressed with me than he already is when I get back to work next week.

Found out that Mum accidently spent £80 on my debit card, since it was the last one registered on the QVC website, and she's given me the money back. I now have itchy fingers and racing images of everything I want to buy. I'm dying for a casual boyfriend blazer and some pumps. Like primary school pumps. Cuuute. And a some new dresses. And a million other things.

Found some pictures I've been meaning to post. This is the outfit I wore to the Nottingham Uni visit day for English applicants.

Coat - Dorothy Perkins, Scarf - Mum's , Bag - Ollie&Nic, jeans - New Look

Knit top - Et Vous at Matalan, Boots - Matalan, Bracelets - Vintage and presents.

The friends I went with were laughing at me the whole day since I couldn't stop staring at all the students. I went to the Open Day in the summer, but it obviously wasn't term time then, whereas this was mid-Feb so everyone was there. Suffice to say I recieved a lot of weird looks from the students I was gawking. It also gave me an idea of what everyone wears around the campus. I was slightly disgusted by the amount of boys just wearing a hoody and tracksuit bottoms. Where is your style?!? Gahh.

I also found this pic my Dad snapped of me in the special lounge of Amsterdam airport on the way back from skiing. It makes me cringe and chuckle equally.

I should really put more effort into what I wear when travelling. Ahh well.

More soon, after I hand in The Project From Hell - aka my English Lang coursework, which is due tomorrow.

Save me. xo

In which Demi gets her act together. Finally.

I am possibly the laziest person I know, apart from my brother. Hence the absence. I could blame other stuff (hello English coursework, job, parties, skiing and much more) but I won't.

Decided to spruce up the ol' blog a bit. They didn't have the right purple I wanted, so I'm sticking with blue for a bit longer.


Today hopefully marks a new start for me. It's now March; I leave school in 10 weeks (dear lord); I've finally accepted my place at Nottingham Uni; my leavers hoody arrives next week; I pick the comments for my leavers book; and I'm about to start my revision, once I finish this weekend's Spring Clean. Which has taken about 4 hours so far, and is nowhere near over.

Although I did find some adorable old souvenirs from childhood, including the Valentine's Day card I received from my first 'boyfriend', aged 10. Inside it read:

Roses are red, Violets are blue

Tulips are beautiful and so are you.

It's just a shame he spelt my name wrong. Bless.

xo

Adore Andorra!

Okay, so I've been blog lazy recently. No real excuse other than more work than there has been snow up here [which is too much. Although I haven't slipped and fallen on my ass... yet], two shifts a week at work and now I'm going skiing for half term. Sosososososososo excited, especcially since one of my best guy friends is also going and we're gonna meet up and snowball fight :)

Not me, borrowed from http://www.hanover.edu

So I will be absent for another week, hopefully returning with a goggle tan and no broken bones. YAY!

Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day to everyone for tomorrow. I hope everyone has fun, whether it's a date, hookup or boycott :) haha

xo

SNOWWWWWWWWWW

So this is the view I woke up to this morning :) I swear, these windows were worth every penny. We have two of them in our new extension, and they just give the most amazing views.

The morning only got better when I got a text from my friend saying our school buses weren't running. A tad overdramatic, since we only had like 5cm, BUT STILL!

So I had a snowday today! Two in a year, craaaaaazy stuff. Me and a bunch of peeps went sledging and then went and sat in Costa Coffee, dripping slightly and redfaced with exertion.

So fun.

But then I whizzed home for a driving lesson in the snow [in the SNOW!] which was sliiiiiightly [very] scary.

I think that this will be a goooooood week :)

xo

Scone or Scone?

Me and mum did some baking today! We haven't made anything in ages, and we got to try out baking in the new ovens. We made some scones [how do you say it? I've always been brought up to say scone like stone, and I'm the only person I know who says it like that! Pronunciation is a bizarre thing...] and they're gooooooood :)

Just another thing to miss next year. Dear meeeeee, I keep wavering between emotional at the thought of leaving for Uni and being super excited.

Okay, so last week's plans didn't exactly to... plan? I managed to fail my theory by ONE point [oh the embarrassment] and had a mini panic attack driving later that afternoon. Roundabouts were invented to give me heart attacks, I'm convinced. But on the plus side, I got my job! I've worked two shifts and was meant to be working tonight too but they texted and said it'd be quiet and I wouldn't be needed. I'm also putting my leftover Christmas money in the bank tomorrow, so my financial crisis is over.... for now.

Jeeeeeeez I'm tired. The world needs to stop spinning quite so fast. More soon when I have time to actually breathe.

xo

PS. Lady GaGa = <3

My way, or the Highway[Code]

So tomorrow's my driving theory. I borrowed a question book and interactive (I assume) DVD from S. But, in typical Demi fashion, it's been left til 9pm the night before, since I have been sat catching up with The Hills all evening. I am actually so ashamed! *Hangs head*

So ridiculously stupid, yet so addictive. I want to be an LA girl!

Although the weather has turned grim here again, nicht gut. And I was having a serious mooch day, which resulted in the following Friday outfit.

dress - Tu at Sainsbury's, cardigan - New Look, tights - Pretty Polly, necklace - H&M, bracelets - Mum's/Vintage

I couldn't even be bothered with my hair today, hence the messy bun. I normally wear this dress with a belt since otherwise it's a bit shapeless, but I went for comfort today :)

AND, I wore my new shoes to school.

shoes - Matalan

These were such a bargain I couldn't resist. Although I conveniently forgot that I had a ten minute walk between classes up a slight hill. Luckily, common sense prevailed and I tucked a pair of flats in my bag ;)

The leggings turned out to be 3/4 length, which is a no-no for me and my legs. Ahh, the joys of being a shorty.

RIGHT, so next time I post I hope to have A) a job and B) passed my theory! I'm going job hunting after my test, and I think I know a restaurant in need of a slightly clumsy waitress.

Here's hoping. xo

Laziness is my forte

It's 11am on a Thursday and I'm still laid in bed, my laptop perched on my bent knees. I should really be ashamed of myself. But lets face it, who wouldn't take advantage of four free periods?

Although Mum's making me drive in for last lesson, even though I have explained to her several times now there. is. no. point. But she's insistant.

If only I had Psych last rather than Lit. As soon as she heard I had Lit she was like, right you're going.

Damn my foolish choice to take English at Uni!

At least she said we could stop off at Matalan on the way to school, since I have my eyes on some new studded leggings. They didn't have them in my size when we popped in last week.

Also, major disaster; my bank statement came through and I have spent FAR too much money this last month. Which means one thing: I need a job, and badly.

I so wish money grew on trees. xo

Friday Outfit

I wouldn't say I'm a hardcore fashion addict. I know several, so I have someone to compare myself to. I couldn't 'name that designer' or reel off the last 5 cover girls of Vogue like I'm sure they could. I'm more of a fashion fan. I love shopping. I love discovering shops or websites no-one else knows about. I dress for me - what fits, what colours suit me, and what I'm comfortable in. I'm not saying I never dabble in trends, but I would describe my own style as very classic, pretty basic and low budget, jazzed up with accessories.

It's always been like that. My mum's not a fashion fan, and thinks it's stupid to spend a ton of money on clothes that will be out of style in a few months, or can be found much cheaper elsewhere. And I'm the same really. That's not to say I'm not tempted when I have a flick through Grazia or have a look on ASOS.com. I just know that [most of the time] it's not worth the money. When you've lived on a clothes budget most of your life, you learn to compromise.

Today's outfit was a prime example.

[Excuse the shoddy camera work. I'm in desperate need of a new camera.]

white shirt and black brocade skirt - Matalan, patent belt - New Look, leggings - Tesco

Maybe I'm not the most fashionable gal in school, but I'm happy and comfortable with my style. Although my wardrobe is in dire need of a clearout and new basics. I'm looking for a job as soon as I take my driving theory test next Saturday.

I ended up caving in and buying the Gossip Girl first series. Half price was just too tempting. I also bought the black and gold brocade skirt I featured a few posts ago, as well as a navy, long boyfriend cardigan, FINALLY! I love it, it's so cosy. But the skirt's too big, which is a shame because it's gorgeous. I'm going to take it into town and see if they have a size 8. I haven't been a size 8 in a while. I lost a bunch of weight over the holidays from just eating dinner and drinking about 8 cups of tea a day.

While I'm on the topic of purchases, my package arrived from My Vintage Charms!

For a grand total of like 6 quid [including p&p] I was impressed. I wore my fish today and got a bunch of compliments. Although I did have to go without my scarf, since it's quite delicate, and ended up half-frozen. Clever.

I've started listening to All American Rejects again. It's not a good sign. First the glitter eyeliner... now this?

I think I'm regressing.

xo

PS. I am in love with the film Little Miss Sunshine. It's my new favourite ever ever. I love Dwayne to bits; me and mum almost cried when he found out he... well, I won't say in case anyone's not seen it :)

Psyched out

Well, I survived my Psych AS resit. I can't remember the last time I was that nervous. I took this morning off for study leave, could barely sit still and nearly burst into tears a couple of times. Mainly because I thought I'd done enough notes and stuff, only to find out I'd missed a chunk of the syllabus and had to dash and find my notes from last year.

Bad times.

As it turned out, we got the ideal question. Yeah, my hand cramped up from gripping my pen too hard and yeah, my handwriting was atrocious towards the end, but... I'm almost positive that it's enough to bring my grade up to an A overall. I hope so.

So I've had three days back at school so far (today didn't really count since I went in at lunch) and this term is going to be much better than last term, I can tell. For starters, the bulk of my coursework(s) are out of the way. We've started Schizophrenia in Psych with one teacher, and Sleep and Dreams with the other. It's really interesting, and I think I now have an answer for why I get up in the middle of the night and think it's time to get up! We're finally moving onto new texts in Lit, and we've started children's reading and writing in Lang which is pretty cute actually.

So yeah, looking forward to it :)

Aside from school, I also have skiing to look forward to in February, and the real start of the 18th Birthday season! All of my group's birthdays are '91, so it's party tiiime *dances* We had S's birthday party last Friday, which was fun. Next up is KL's at the end of February. Woop! I might buy a new dress for it, since I've worn my two no-longer-new dresses a few times now.

Speaking of dresses.... I think I've found my Leaver's Ball Dress!!! Or prom dress, let's face it. Americanised but quicker to say.

My only worry is it's length, and the fact it's more of a party dress maybe. A says it's too party-dressy, but the rest of the group loved it. So I think I'll stick with it, considering A has a longer than floor-length dress more suitable for the Oscars. At least in this I'll be able to go to the after-party at Moko in town!

What else... Oh, I finished One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The end is so sad! I'm now onto Jane Eyre, which I'm kinda pushing myself to read. I can't arrive at University to read English without having read Jane Eyre really, can I? It's like... the ultimate classic.

Bah, I hate Classics. I'd rather watch Gossip Girl. Speaking of which, the DVD box set is half price on Amazon. I'm incredibly tempted.

xo

So Long 2008!

And roll on 2009!

I have a good feeling about '09 :) just like I had a wierd/bad feeling about '08 and that turned out to be a pretty crappy year. So I'm trusting my gut instinct to lead me through a new year and new experiences.

I don't really have any resolutions... just to live life to the full hopefully. I'm gonna follow the advice of a chain-mail text my friend sent me this morning. Normally I just delete the damn things, but this one seemed quite fitting.

2009 is at the door... Remember, life is short

Break the rules

Forgive quickly

Kiss slowly

Love truly

Laugh uncontrollably
and never regret anything that made you smile

Happy New Year everyone. I'm off to a friend's tonight for a girls' night in and a night of DVDs, laughter and Wii boxing. Ciao for now!

xo

Merry Christmas

Feelin' festive... finally!

Things finally feel like Christmas now that we have a tree and I've exchanged presents with my bestie. We kinda pulled puppydog eyes on my mum so she would grudgingly let us open each other's gift today. Never underestimate the power of the puppydog eyes!

She got me this absolutely gorgeous jewellery figure to try and keep at least some of my many, many pieces organised. She even matched it to my wall colour, bless!

At the moment it's sat on top of my book, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which I'm really getting into now. Although I'm a bit annoyed that my Psychology teacher revealed what happens to McMurphy at the end. Even if she did it accidentally. Grrr.

What else... oh yes, I'm yet to do any revision for my Psych re-sit on the 8th of January. If I fail, it will be all my fault and I will kick myself until I can't walk. But on the plus side, I've rediscovered my love (and talent, heh) for the Wii! Although I'm not sure if that can really count as a plus. I waste far too much time on it.

So for now I will leave you with a Merry Christmas wish. I'm off to watch some awsome Christmas tv, woop!

xo

If only I had the funds...

Clothes that I need. Badly.

1. A simple black v-neck cardigan to sling over everything. Seriously, I am yet to find one. They're all either frumpy or round-neck. I SO wish I lived in the USA, Forever 21 seems my kinda shop!

2. For trans-seasonal covering and just general practicality, a blazer. Well fitted, with sleeves rolled up just right. Yes please.

3. A skirt or three. Preferrably some winter ones too. I've been wearing my cute black brocade summer skirt to death recently ,after my re-discovery of the wonder of leggings. High-waisted, full and acceptably short.

4. While we're on the topic, a new pair of leggings. A variation of my plain black ones; perhaps some cute lace-panelled ones, or a sexy wet-look pair.

5. Everyday dresses, both summer and winter. Mine have offically had it.

6. New school trousers that are A) not black and B) are actually flattering, as opposed to making my ass about 3 times bigger than it already is.

7. New black skinnies. Although I need to wear them less to Sixth Form; my English Lit teachers ALWAYS spot them and tell me off. Last time I wore them I resorted to shifting really close to my friend and literally hiding my legs under his. Amazingly, it actually worked!

8. A pair of party shoes that will go with everything. Preferrably platform, courts or slingback and black.

9. Thin cotton tshirts. Layering-friendly ones, since the ones I have are too thick.

10. A new wallet!!! With at least 8 card slots. I seem to have far too many cards...

So basically.... I need a whole new wardrobe. Brilliant. Roll on my Christmas money and the January sales!

xo

PS. If anyone can suggest an easy way of making collages to post, please let me know. This uploading each photo individually job gets quite tedious.

Photos from: Accessorize, Aldo, ASOS, Forever 21, New Look and Oasis websites

Strictly Come Dancing 2008

Gutted doesn't even begin to cover it...

Much as I loved Tom and Camilla (well, Tom. Camilla irritates me beyond all belief) they so did NOT deserve to win this season of Strictly. In fact, Austin should have been there instead of him. That would have been amazing.

Rachel should have won. And I'm not just saying that because she had the most gorgeous dresses and was a member of one of my favourite childhood bands. She was SO much better than Tom.

I'm going to stew while mourning the cuteness of Rachel and Vincent. xo




(Photos: BBC's Strictly Come Dancing page)

Hola chicas

'Tis the season for change

And as a result I've taken the plunge (well, hardly. It's a only a blog) and set up a blogger...thingy. I reckon it'll get me into the habit of change, enough for me to stick to my New Year resolutions for once hopefully. Plus there's only 9 months til I pack up for Uni, so I guess there's really no better time for this blogging malarky.

SO, what can you - my possibly nonexistant reader - expect from lil' old Demi here? Well for starters, I can almost guarantee there will be odd rants and musings. And lists! I'm a sucker for them. And once we hit 2009 and I get my wardrobe sorted, I might even start posting pics of my Friday outfits. Why Friday? I always like my Friday outfits best, for some reason.

So this is me. A seventeen year old, English girl with big aspirations and a penchant for writing. Enjoy the ride.

xo