HAPPY BDAY JADE // DAY TO NIGHT IN MANCHESTER

As it was my best friends birthday on Tuesday, we went to town and did what we do best - eat and drink ofc! We started off in Solita and drank candyfloss cocktails and all the carbs, then for drinks at Turtle Bay for, well, more cocktails (come on happy hour!). 

I had the "Big Manc" and it was, well yeah, BIG! You definitely can't pick this up and eat it! I somehow managed to have it all and had a big old food baby the rest of the day #worthit. Oh and note to self * always upgrade to pizza fries, I was v jealous of the girls food :')

It was my first time at Turtle Bay & I have to say, I loved it! Good cocktails and everywhere was so colourful and full of pretty lights, next time I'll have to try the food because that looks amazing too!

We then went on to PLY where I've been wanting to go and eat pizza for ages, however there was no pizza this night, just drinks! It was really chilled in here and I wana go back asap and eat because the pizza is supposed to be AMAZING.

To finish the night we went to the Alchemist for a fancy little drink. It was low lit and cosy on the sofas and the perfect end to a fun day/night, we must have spent a good 9 hours in town!?

All in all, the loveliest day for Jade's 25th, HBD JADEY!

Update & January Inspo!

So, we're half way through January, how'd that happen?! This month has gone surprisingly quick & has been pretty good so far, which is rare for a January as everyone is usually skint and exhausted from the Christmas period. ANYWAY! I've been spending the month mostly learning how to drive, learning & passing my Theory (YAY!), doing some Illustration work in the hopes of setting a little card shop up, and apart from all that, seeing friends and eating, my fave past time. I've also been on Pinterest a lot recently and thought I'd share the things that have inspired me most - lots of fashion related goodness.

Looking at all these has made me want to change up my wardrobe and get clothes I actually WANT to wear! I know we're all guilty of having that "I've got no clothes!" drama before a night out (or at any time really) though in fact, we have a lot of them. And its true, I have quite a lot to be going on with but do I want to wear them?! Nope! And so I want to change this, be ruthless and get rid of the stuff I've not worn in a long time and will not ever wear, they will be going on my depop and to charity.

I feel like I finally know what I like to wear and I want my wardrobe to reflect that. Comfort. Being comfortable, thats the most important to me. It doesn't mean I want to rock joggers and a baggy t-shirt 24/7 (well, maybe) but I feel most confident in an outfit when I feel comfortable, and thats how I want to feel all the time. I want trainers not boots, I want soft fabrics, hoodies that are oversized but still have structure (like this Zara one I have been LIVING in for the past month, in black http://www.zara.com/uk/en/sale/woman/starting-from-60-off/short-oversized-sweatshirt-c744533p4116507.html).  I want to be casual but somewhat put together, I love effortless style. Dressing more casually but dressing it up with good makeup and accessories.

I hope you've all had a great start to the year!

Til next time X

**All images from Pinterest**

GOODBYE 2016

With 2017 right around the corner, its only fitting I take a look back on 2016. As much as this year has been awful for so many reasons (as I'm sure you'll all agree), there have been a lot of amazing memories made. Instead of focusing on all the shitty things that have gone on in the world this year, I wanted to take some time to think of all the great things that did happen. I was so lucky to be able to visit some beautiful places with the people I love - Barcelona, Greece, day trips to Liverpool and weekends away. There were many nights out, my sister turned 30, I celebrated 2 years with my bf & went on our first holiday together, I went to the first-of-my-friends-to-get-married wedding and ofc my first hen do! I made new amazing friends, had a lovely Christmas at home & so much more. This year has gone quicker than any year and that kind of scares me! Time really is going by so quickly and with everything going on in the world, its so important to treasure every moment and realise just how lucky we are, even when things don't feel like they're going right. Okay, soppiness over! Have a Happy New Year! X

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Heyooo! I've been some what absent on here for a month or so, mostly because of Christmas but quite honestly, I've been feeling really unmotivated (and not because I've been consuming too many roast potatoes, although probably that as well). Feeling un inspired is crappy and I've been feeling it for quite a while now. I don't wanna do the whole "new year new me" bs, but it really is something I want/need to work on in 2017! To stop thinking so much and just do. I have an art degree I have done virtually nothing with. I have skills I could be utilising but just don't! I want to do more things on here and stick to a schedule. I want to film more, draw more, create more, I've been lacking in confidence for so long and its about time I stop being so hard on myself and just get on with it. So here is to a some what "new me" *cringes* in the next year.

 I hope you've all had an amazing Christmas! As mentioned, I definitely ate too many roasties and spent the majority of the festive period in my pj's eating party food - it's been great.

Have a very Happy New Year & see you in 2017!

Corina Fay x 

California Dreamin'

Okay so, it might nearly be Christmas and don't get me wrong, I love cosying up in fluffy pjs and the thought of watching Elf, but there's always a tiny part of me still longing for the Summer months and today, my mind took me to California, a place I have a lot of love for. 

Home to some of my family and fondest memories. The first place in the US I'd ever been to and one of my most memorable trips - a month in one of the most amazing places with my best friends as a newly turned 18 year old, it was a dream! - However in todays post I'll be sharing photos from my 2015 trip! Another incredible holiday I'll never forget (oh wow, sorry cheese!).

Me and my bestest began our 3 week adventure in July 2015 (do not even get me STARTED on how quick the time has gone *le cry*). 16+ hours, 2 flights and 1 Chicago layover later, we had arrived at San Francisco Intl! 

I'd never been happier to be back in my favourite place. Greeted by my beautiful cousin, we hopped in the car and headed to San Jose (not before grabbing a bite to eat after that journey!). It was the most bizarre feeling to be back, somewhere we had dreamed and talked about going back for so long (5 years to be exact!) and you'll know if you've ever travelled long haul, the feeling of travelling for nearly a day with little sleep, setting off in the very early hours yet getting there still in daylight, feeling like you've gone back in time?! Very disorienting but none the less, super happy to of been there!

I also vlogged the whole trip! (see below)  

F A V O U R I T E   M E M O R I E S

// laying by the pool every day & getting Starbucks refreshers // VEGAS! (seperate post here) // spending the day in Santa Cruz, being at the beach & going shopping // being there for 4th July! BBQ @ uncle Phils // eating at Bouchon & Bottega in Napa // going out and staying over in Oakland // getting In'N'Out, duh // trips to Ulta & Sephora // seeing Fishermans Wharf/Lombard St/Dolores park & just generally San Francisco! // wine tasting in Napa Valley // evening trips to Pinkberry or Jack In The Box // going out in San Jose & Palo Alto // getting our first ever pedicures! // 

& honestly, just the usual "mundane" things that weren't so mundane here! Staying in, eating Cheetos and watching American Horror Story, having amazing home cooked meals, going for drives, these are some of my favourite memories, just being there in general makes my heart happy!

Until next time Cali x