Knitted Jumpers are Back

Hey guys.

During the week I was in Primark/Pennys and I noticed that all the knitted jumpers that are available again. Last year I had bought a purple knitted jumper with a sheep on it and I loved it. Jeff did laugh at it every time I wore it, I rocked it for so long that the wool is getting very tattered looking. I knew that I had to dump it. It wasn't the softest knitted jumper that I ever bought, I did love the sheep on it. I was having a look at the knitted jumpers in Primark and they seem very simple to make yourself, with the colours you like. The colours that Primak have out at the moment I am not too fond of.

You may know this already from last year that I started knitting as a hobby about a year and a half ago. My mum showed me and my sisters how to knit years ago but non of us picked it up for too long, as school and general life got in the way.

Last year I made myself a Raglan Cardigan. I loved it not it didn't come out like it was meant to be, but that is because I didn't do a swatch gauge, which at the time was something new to me and I wasn't too sure of how to do that. Its a very simple project to make if you are starting off, I know on the pattern download it states that its an intermediate level, but I would put it to a level 2 simple. I did have to concentrate on what I was doing at the time, but I did finished it and I felt so good.

My mother in-law pointed out that this kind of pattern would be nice made on a jumper, and that is my challenge to make a Raglan jumper from this type of pattern. I was a little confused at the start. Here is how I started this jumper.

1. I started knitting in the round so that it would knit up much faster. This part was the most simplest of it all.
2. Then I needed to place my stitch markers so that I would make my increases in the correct place every time. That wasn't too bad either, as I knew what I was doing from the Cardigan.
3. The biggest dilemma that I came across was how I am going to knit in the round and to increase one round and skip the next, that kinda baffled me for a day. When I sat down and thought about it, I would have to do a round where I did the increases and the next round I would just have to knit normally. I tried it and it worked out.

The only thing that I didn't do is make a border, so it looks like the top of my jumper is going to curl a bit. I will take that as a teaching lesson from my own mistakes. I was thinking of starting all over again, but when I looked on how far I have knitted, I really didn't want to start all over again. I do have to get longer needles because the ones that I am using at the moment are 5mm, circular in 16 inches, I will need the 32 inches circular.

I will keep you informed when I have finished this project and show you all how it turned out.

I love knitting it keeps me occupied for a little while. What is your hobby, let me know down in the comments below. :)

Christina xx

Fashion: New Shoes

Hey guys.
So a while ago I uploaded a Wish Haul on YouTube and last week my fist ever shoes came from Wish.com. I have been waiting for these for about 19 days.  These black suede platform heels with a bow in front are the perfect pair of shoes I now owe. They cost me €25 including PP.

They are so light in weight and because of that they are very comfy too. I wore them Friday night and it felt like I had no shoes on at all. It was just heaven. They didn't cut my heels, or my toes. Every shoe that I purchase I have trouble with because (not to be gross) I have huge big toes, they always hurt me when I get new shoes. These shoes are rounded on the top and fit perfect. I picked up the side 39 which is a 6 here in Ireland. I am delighted that these shoes fit because lately I have to purchase size 5 (38) lately.

The only one thing that was disappointing about these shoes were that the bow was a little bend back while they were in the packaging.

I am over the moon with these shoes. I don't know will I buy more though. As I was a little scared buying these. These are dressy shoes and you can wear them with a casual outfit too. I think I will have to do some look with these shoes.

Q. Have you ever buy shoes from Wish.com? Let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear from you. 

Thanks for stopping by Christina xx

Fashion: Rhys' Outfit of The Day

Hey guys! Since I haven't done a post on Rhys' outfit in a while and I really liked what he wore yesterday. 

Shirt: Penny's 

Jeans: Dunne Stores 

Shoes: Dunne Stores

I love those shoes! They are so cute and they were on sale so I only pairs €3 for them. I didn't see them all summer though. I wanted to get an other pair in his next size but Dunnes did not have them. 

Sorry guys thus is a very short post! 

What do you think of Rhys' outfit! 

Christina xx 

Outfit of the day and Face of the day.

Hey guys! How are yer week going mine is kinda rough to be honest. 

Today I am going to share with you my outfit and my makeup from yesterday. I was ment to write this post yesterday but it went out of my head! 

Staring with the top and working my way down. Sorry now but I didn't have enough moemory in my Ipod to take pictures of everything but Ill just have to tell you what they were. 

Face: I used a Nivea mosturiser and on top of that my BB cream. Now I would tell you the name of it but I can't even say it. It's not one of the well known ones. I got this BB cream in a pound shop and it was only 1.50. Ya I know you are raising your eyebrows and thinking what did she do that for. I have never used a BB cream before and I had heard so much about them so I just got a cheap one to see what was so great about them. To be honest with you for just 1.50 it's pretty good. I might do a review on it soon. 

Brows: I have an Avon eyebrow pencil that I use on a daily basis and it works just fine for me. I don't do to much to my brows because there isn't a lot to do to them. 

Eyes: On my lid I used a very light eyeshadow to just brighten it up. Just above my crease I used Naked from the Naked palette. On my crease I used a little bit of Buck to define the crease. For the high light shade I used Vergin on the brow bone and in the inner eye to make me look that little bit awake. The eyeliner that used was the Essence Gel eyeliner in Midnight. It's such a black liner that I love it and its also waterproof. Which is always a good thing in my book. My mascara was a Rimmel RotroGlam. I have it a while now. 

Lips: I used a pink lip liner again I don't know the name of it as I have a good while and the name is well rubbed off. 

Outfit: 

White tank top (don't know where it's from) 

Jumper I got it in a secon hand shop. I am not that big in getting things from charity shops but something they do have fantastic clothes that were never wore or still have there tags on from the original shop. This jumper had its tag on and I really liked the light pink colour. 

Jeans: ( Pennys) I really would have wore shorts if I knew it was going to be so hat out. I was passing out all day. 

Shoes: ( they were a present so I don't know we're they were got) 

I love this sandals. They are so comfy! 

Thank you everyone who read my posts. 

I hope you all have a nice week. 

Christina xx 

Outfit Of The Day: First ever playsuit

Hey guys. Happy Friday! Today's post is an exciting one for me. It's a outfit of he day. I have never bought a playsuit before just because I didn't really like them. 

I had one picked out but it turned out to be too small for me so I went on a hunt to get an other one. 

I was in NewLook and I seem a fab maxi dress I bought it and found there was like three holes in the back so I had to bring it back and it was just my luck that it was the last one. As I was looking for a new maxi dress I came across this playsuit and I fell in live with it. 

It's a little big on me but I don't really mind as it kept me nice and cool yesterday in the very hot sun. I love the pattern. I am most cent ably going to get an other one. As I said this one was from NewLook and it was on sale for €10. It was a bargain if you ask me. 

Sorry for the scary looking toes I need to do them again. These are the shoes that I wore yesterday. I love hem shoes but they killed my toes. 

That was my outfit yesterday I hope you liked it. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

Christina 

OOTD: It's summer!

Good evening all. I have been in such a good mood since yesterday because the weather was so nice. It's true what they say a little sun will change your mood. Since we here in Ireland don't too much sun during the summer, we it's does come out everyone gets their shorts out as it won't last for too long. 

This year I swore that when it gets warm I will be wearing summer clothes. Yesterday was just a fab day so when I saw the sun out this morning it was out with the shorts. Lol. 

Top: NewLook I have this for about 3 years I love it and the first chance I get to wear it I do. The bow detail is just really nice and so me. 

Shorts: these are from Dunnes. They are dark navy but it looks like they are black in this picture. They are high waisted, really comfy too. I don't like shorts that are just stuck on to you. Like hot pants!! Nothing against people who wear hot pants. 

Shoes: not mine so I don't know where they were got from. I borrowed them from my boyfriend mom as we are the same shoe size. Comes in very handy I must say! 

Did you like this outfit? 

I hope you all enjoy the rest your of your day 

Christina xx

Outfit of the day: All in blue

Hey guys. I hope you are all having a nice week. This is what I wore today going to town with Rhys! 

Blouse: Penny's and a sting top underneath also from Penny's. 

I love how comfy this blouse is. I am currently looking at a few more in Penny's. They have new amazing summer blouses that are bright colours. 

Jeans: Penny's. I just love Penny's. it's so cheap and the clothes are good quality too well the most of them. 

Shoes: Penny's. I need to get a new pair as I got a little bit of bleach on these you can't see it but I know it there. 

Thought I would show you my make up today, it's very simple and the lip gloss from my last post! 

What do you think of my outfit? 

Christina xx 

Yesterday's outfit of the day

Hey guys. I had a christening yesterday and this is what I wore. Now I don't have pics of me wearing the close as I was rushing to get to the church. 

The top is from penny's I got it in sale for €5. I can never pass a bargain. 

This is the back of the top. It's just fab and its like my favourite top for the summer. 

My skirt is from NewLook and u think it was something like €12. It's a high waisted shirt and I love it

 My shoes are from penny's too. These shoes sparkle in the sun that's why I chose them. 

What do you think of this outfit? 

Christina xx 

Fashion (Rhys' Outfit)

Rhys's outfit of the day!

Hi everyone.I did't know what kind of post to make today as I have been working on my blog all day and trying to get pages sorted but nothing seems to work. I have looked up on YouTube on how to make pages but I am doing something wrong as I can't seem to get it working. 

Anyway so I thought it would be different to make a post on Rhys' outfit that I had on him going to town. 

I have them clothes for a while so I can't remember really where we got them. 

The shoes are from Next tho. They did come in a blue version but I liked the beige once. 

Sorry this post is supper short. I hope you liked and don't forget to leave me comments on your thoughts of his outfit!

Christina xx

OOTD, FOTD

Happy Saturday everyone. Hope your all having a nice weekend. Yesterday I had a birthday in fact all of May is full of birthdays. It wasn't a big deal we just all went to town and had a meal.

Anyway to the good stuff. This is what I wore! 

My jumper is from Penny's. I love this jumper is amazing. Really comfy too. I did have a sting top under the jumper a red one to bring out the lips. 

I wear jeans all the time. I am not a huge dress fan. These jeans I think came from Tesco. 

I bought these shoes in Penny's. They are the first pair of shoes in that type that I ever wore. The first day that I wore them they didn't seem to be very comfy but I live them now. 

My matching chain and earrings are Newbridge Silver. I thought it would look nice with the red lips 

My make up was very unoriginal but I like the soft look. It was something quick I came up with. Start using my Naked palette again. I used the first 4 shades in the palette. 

I hope you all enjoy this post. 

Thanks all for visiting!! 

Christina xx

Outfit of the night

Hi everyone. I know I didn't write a post in ages but I just couldn't find the time. I really should make a schedule for blogging.

I know this isn't a full length picture but you can guess. The only thing I don't have a picture of is my shoes. 

My top is from Penny's 

String top also from Penny's 

Skirt from New Look

My shoes were nude also Penny's 

I can't remember how much everything was as I had bought them before Christmas. 

Please leave me comments on what you think of this outfit. I will defiantly blog more often. 

Thank you all for stoping by. 

Christina xx