I love reading about what's in people's bags, the Internet has turned everyone into nosey buggers aha! How convenient that I just purchased a new bag and felt like doing one of these too huh? ;) My new bag is for everyday in a grey from River Island. I must say myself it was quite the bargain! Let's get to it!


My purse. This is also a recent buy, my old purse a pen leaked all over it (hence there isn't a pen in this)((I keep one in my pocket incase anyone is worried...)) I love a big purse, having so many loyalty cards means I need somewhere to put them. Topshop have a range of colours too and I love it.

Lipstick. At the moment I keep Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Mink in my handbag, it's so easy to wear and is the perfect nude lip for my skin tone. There's a Vaseline thrown in for good measure. Tissues too! I always have to have tissues on me. In the winter it's because of colds and in the summer it's hayfever. I'd be lost without them!

My iPad. This is the reason I was desperate for an iPad. They are so handy and accessible, I can't fit my Mac in hardly any handbags. Thanks Mum and Dad :) An Apple charger for emergencies too. Too many times at uni has my phone been near to dying and I've had to borrow one from a friend.

Earphones. I'm one of those people that works better to music. Earphones are essential! I keep them in a little tidy, it's so much easier than pulling a tangled mess out, this was from Marks and Spencer.
Although I have my iPad and my phone I still like to have a notepad on me. Mainly for ideas that just come to me throughout the day. I've started carrying a small diary for planning.

My handbag perfume at the moment is Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh. Marc Jacobs do the best perfume! My housemate says this one reminds him of Parma Violets so what's not to love :) Deodorant for those dire times when you catch a whiff of BO and pray it isn't you... Chewing gum to stay fresh too!

A mirror. It may sound really vain but having a mirror is a good thing! They are not your friend if no-one tells you, you have lipstick on your teeth... My ring. My mum bought me this for my birthday last year, it's sterling silver and I wear it near enough every day :)

I found out about Goodreads last summer and I love it! If you haven't heard of it and, like me is a book lover, then head over there! The App is great too and its real easy to set up via Facebook.

Got your Goodreads account sorted? Right! This year I decided to set myself a 2015 Book Challenge. I set 25 books, I know some people may read more or less than that (everyone is different after all) but that seemed like a good amount. I'm hoping to read most of my 'to read' bookshelf, which consists of sequels and ones I just haven't got around to reading yet. For Christmas I got some excellent books too, so of course they're on the list :)


Sequels
Committed: A Love Story - Elizabeth Gilbert
This is the sequel to Eat, Pray, Love - which is a wonderful book. Some of the non-English pronunciation can make it a bit of a longer read but its so worthwhile! Looking forward to what Committed has in store.

Allegiant - Veronica Roth
Is the third book from the Divergent trilogy. I read the first two right next to each other, but started reading for my dissertation so this one had to wait. What happens to Tris?!

Young Adult
Looking For Alaska - John Green
Had been on my list for a while. I've read Paper Towns and The Fault In Our Stars (obviously), so really really really want to read his other books too!

Girl Online - Zoe Sugg (aka Zoella)
So, Zoe didn't write it all on her own, I think its brill that she's doing what she wants and loves. Anyone thats writing their first novel would need help. We still love you Zoe! This is first on my list, I've read so many lovely reviews and want to join the hype :)

Girl Power
Yes Please - Amy Poehler
I love this gal! She is hilarious and theres nothing that encourages me more than a funny lady! So looking forward to reading this :D

Not That Kind Of Girl - Lena Dunham
Feminism mate! Yes! I may have to watch Girls before this read though. Just so I'm totally clued up!

Classics
The Catcher in the Rye - J. D. Salinger
Slowly getting through the classics along with more recent books!

Life of Pi - Yann Martel
I want to read this before finally seeing the film. I normally try to read the book first, just cause, well I do.

My brother Henry got this for me for Christmas! We were out shopping when a sales assistant gave him a hint and he fell for it, hehehe! I'm blessed that he's a lazy shopper and decided to get it!

Happy New Year peeps! I have a lot planned for my blog this year, bring it on!
This post is due to a lot of procrastination from uni work, I do not encourage it haha! It was such a high level, I managed a base coat, two coats and a fancy glitter top coat! So I haven't done my work, but my nails are fabulous :)


For this look I used two Barry M colours, Berry Ice Cream with Ruby Glitter over the top. Berry Ice Cream is one of my favourite colours and is extra lovely with a tan (I am a little pasty at the mo, cold British weather has washed me out, in desperate need for sunshine!). Ruby Glitter is hot pink and black sequins, after this look I think I'm going to be using it a lot more!