November 2012 - Tanya Blackstar

Christmas Guide- For the Girls

02:03

As I have been here shopping like crazy (or rather, trying) in an attempt find gifts for my girl cousins and some of my friends, I thought I'd share with you all a few of the ideas I came up with for the girly girl.

1. A faux fur hat. These are a great little winter accessory for every girl this christmas.
2. Laura Mercier makeup kit- classy and chic.
3. Lancome lipgloss- no girl can say no to a Lancome lipgloss.
4.. Justin Bieber perfume- this is for the younger girls (The Beliebers)
5. A pretty mirror for her bedroom/bathroom.
6. Cute Slippers to curl up in this winter. You can never have too many pretty slippers.
7. Uggs are the must-have for every winter.
8. Nail polish.

Happy Shopping!

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My Christmas Wish List...(Updated)

06:46

My brother asked me yesterday what I wanted for Christmas, so I told him I'll update my wishlist on my blog and send him the URL. Perfecto!

Asos faux snood £22

Swarovski Sound Pierced Earrings £112

The Hunger Games Books Trilogy £15

3D Butterflies £30

Ipad 2 £329

Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Parfum £33

This is one of my favourite perfumes and I don't think I could ever get sick of it.

Marc Jacobs watch £165

The complete Friends box set (£50)

This would make my life complete. Rainy days indoors with a cup of tea, my blanket and Friends? Yes please.

Scented candles £2-£20

A girl can NEVER have too many candles. I surround my bathroom with them when I'm having a luxury soak, or when I'm chilling out listening to music, watching a film, WHENEVER really. It actually saddens me when my favourite candles reach the end of their lives. So candles as gifts would make me very happy.

Prada handbag £1300

Christian Louboutins £895

This is just the things I could think of right now lol... A girl can dream right?

What's on your wishlist? Let me know

Xxx

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Castles

Song of The Week

06:34

L. Marshall ft Little Nikki- Castles

I can't stop listening to this song. I absolutely love L. Marshall, his talent is undeniable and Little Nikki really complements this song, her voice is unique and fits perfectly with his.

Love, love, love it.

Hope you enjoy.

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"What are your hobbies?"

13:41

Someone asked me yesterday what my hobbies were and my face was like this....

The more I tried to rack my brains the more frustrated I got... How can I not have any hobbies?? Yeah I read and I like to go shopping but those aren't real hobbies.

I then decided that from this very day forward I shall have some hobbies. I have thought of a few so far but I want to start with two at first...

Cooking

Baking

Flower Arranging

Photography

Painting

Learn a new language

I will probably start with cooking and painting at first so expect blog posts of food and ridiculous drawings. (I cannot paint or draw to save my life) But sod it, nobody ever said you had to be good at the hobbies you do did they?

What are your hobbies anyway little critters? Leave me a comment and let me know what you get up to in your spare time when you're not working or studying or being a Mum or whatever it is.

I might even steal some of your ideas. Ha.

I will be a woman with many hobbies.

xoxo

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Your Life Begins At The End of Your Comfort Zone

13:02

I had the pleasure of meeting Toby Foxcroft from MOTIVATE at work the other day. He gave us his motivational talk which worked around the idea of us moving from our "Comfort Zone" and into the "Learning Zone".

As human beings we like to stay in our comfort zone because we feel comfortable and safe there. We get into our little habits (Work, home, eat, sleep) However, we cannot grow or reach happiness here. By staying in our comfort zone we are stationery and non-progressive when really should be continuously moving upwards, achieving and growing as individuals.

Toby explained to us that in order to move into the Learning Zone we need to take risks and we need to challenge ourselves. Although it sounds blindingly obvious, I can definitely relate to how easy it is to find yourself retreating into your comfort zone from time to time. We all do it.

So anyway, in order to get back into the learning zone, we have to get out there, forget about feeling awkward, nervous, shy or out of place. We have to tell ourselves "What the hell is the worst that can happen?" If the answer is not death- GO FOR IT!

What on earth are we waiting for?!

Things I am going to do to ease myself out of my comfort zone:

Next time I'll accept that invitation to go somewhere I wouldn't usually go
I will take up the opportunity to do something at work I don't feel that confident doing.
Go abroad alone for a few days; time for self-reflection and self- awareness
Call some old friends I have lost contact with and make time to catch up with them
Get back to writing my book and try to finish it once and for all

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I am IN LOVE...with Hayden Williams Designs!!!!

05:12

Right so I'm browsing the Internet (as you do) and I came across this PHENOMENAL fashion designer named Hayden Williams. You can check out his designs here.

Here are some of my favourites:

This illustration of Barack and Michelle Obama is one of my favourites and is now my desktop wallpaper at work. Inspiring. The dress she's wearing I could totally work with.

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Here are some more of the power couples he has illustrated. From left top to bottom right:

Kanye & Kim, David & Victoria Beckham, Barack & Michelle Obama, Brad & Angelina, Jay-Z & Beyonce, Prince William & Kate.

Anyone who knows me knows all three dresses above have my name written all over them, especially the one in the middle. I love cocktail dresses. These are so girly and chic and I'd wear them all.

These designs are so edgy and classy at the same time. I would wear all of the above in a heartbeat. Especially the last dress. BEAUTIFUL.

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GRIME

Song of The Week

07:19

Wretch 32- Pop

This tune is SICK. Make sure you listen with the bass right up!!

POP. POP. POP. POP. THEN WE'RE OUT.

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Just Some of My Favourite Uplifting Sayings...

11:37

If the challenge seems a bit too overwhelming, that's the one you want. Take it on & let it pull you up...

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Start seeing your delays as protective blessings from God. Have faith, your blessings are near.

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See the magic that is there in even the most ordinary moments.

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"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." ~Mother Teresa

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The fact that it is difficult and time-consuming means you're doing something truly worthwhile.

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Rejection is just God's way of saying "Wrong direction"

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When you do good continuously,, only good can return.. Its a spiritual law

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To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.

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What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. -Eleanor Powell

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Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.

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The one that smiles is stronger than the one who frowns.

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love yourself, accept yourself, forgive yourself.

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Give someone a second chance. Cause you'll never know what kind of person you could be missing the 2nd time around.

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Oh, any excuse to dress up...

12:02

I don't actually celebrate Halloween per se but I also NEVER turn down an opportunity to dress up. Dressing up is like my first love...!

I trawled through the internet and decided on an outfit which wasn't Halloween themed but nevertheless it was still 'fancy dress' and that's all that matters right?

I decided on this outfit...

I have no idea who I'm supposed to be here but that's not important. My little cousins said I looked like a scary Little Bo Peep so we can go with that...

All in all it was a great night.

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Obama 2012!!!!

11:07

Waking up yesterday to hear Obama had been re-elected was the best feeling ever... I love the fact Michelle is always there by his side, she is so strong and beautiful. It's not just Barack who won the election, THEY won the election...Barack and his wifey, his rock, Michelle Obama. Love her, love them.

This is just a little picture I made and posted on my Instagram to share my excitement with the world!

Xoxo.

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Christmas Guide- For the Girls

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Song of The Week

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Your Life Begins At The End of Your Comfort Zone

I am IN LOVE...with Hayden Williams Designs!!!!

Song of The Week

Just Some of My Favourite Uplifting Sayings...

Oh, any excuse to dress up...

Obama 2012!!!!

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