Change is as good as a holiday

They say that change is as good as a holiday and I have been feeling rather bleh about myself and my general look and am desperately in need of a new haircut which I am sure will brighten my current look and feeling. <div><br /></div><div>So, I enlisted the help of google image search and found a few inspiring pictures:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i0LGLEYI/AAAAAAAAAqY/UmKh7bh2uck/s1600/cute-short-haircuts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i0LGLEYI/AAAAAAAAAqY/UmKh7bh2uck/s320/cute-short-haircuts.jpg" /></a></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i1Ohrq7I/AAAAAAAAAqg/1i9Nt1YvU0k/s1600/Eliseneal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i1Ohrq7I/AAAAAAAAAqg/1i9Nt1YvU0k/s320/Eliseneal.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i2zlB4bI/AAAAAAAAAqo/X1cvJiaaQC0/s1600/hair-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i2zlB4bI/AAAAAAAAAqo/X1cvJiaaQC0/s320/hair-1-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i33eU-7I/AAAAAAAAAqw/YnUuJp-C1fc/s1600/short_hair_cuts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i33eU-7I/AAAAAAAAAqw/YnUuJp-C1fc/s320/short_hair_cuts.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i4w5AYoI/AAAAAAAAAq4/5MlPleIhfWA/s1600/short-hair-style1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i4w5AYoI/AAAAAAAAAq4/5MlPleIhfWA/s320/short-hair-style1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i61mB_PI/AAAAAAAAArA/yCUYmcouwKM/s1600/short-hairstyles-of-jessica-alba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-i61mB_PI/AAAAAAAAArA/yCUYmcouwKM/s320/short-hairstyles-of-jessica-alba.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-jB76pYlI/AAAAAAAAArI/9fYaENaDrIg/s1600/straight_sexy_62143_88489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6-jB76pYlI/AAAAAAAAArI/9fYaENaDrIg/s320/straight_sexy_62143_88489.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Which is your favourite? Have you recently had a haircut? Leave a comment :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>*eLLa*</i></div>

Change is as good as a holiday

They say that change is as good as a holiday and I have been feeling rather bleh about myself and my general look and am desperately in need of a new haircut which I am sure will brighten my current look and feeling. So, I enlisted the help of google image search and found a few inspiring pictures: …

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Distance Learning - study tips

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S60YTzHBjwI/AAAAAAAAAqM/2fXJvWjjJks/s1600/806312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S60YTzHBjwI/AAAAAAAAAqM/2fXJvWjjJks/s320/806312.jpg" /></a></div><br />For those of you who were not aware, I am completing my current year of studies via distance learning. We have a really awesome University here called UNISA through whom you can do almost any degree you like. While, in my opinion, it takes a certain type of temperament for distance learning anyone can do it as long as you are dedicated and have a lot of self-discipline. <br /><br />Theses are tips and tricks that I use in everyday studies:<br /><br /><ul><li>make use of a month view calendar to jot down assignments as there is no one to remind you </li><li>assign each subject a specific colour, this way assignments and test noted on your calender are easy to identify</li><li>submit small assignments first and early that way you won't forget and can spend all your time doing longer ones </li><li>make sure to get all your textbooks as there are not lecture notes or people to borrow from</li><li>where possible submit all assignments online, post has been known to disappear or not arrive on time</li><li>have regular contact with your department and its lecturers as their input and assistance can be invaluable</li><li>always double check due dates, test and exam dates and venues as they can change without you realizing</li><li>study regularly otherwise you are going to find yourself regularly pulling all nighters </li><li>make sure to request any books, articles or journals well in advance </li><li>always keep a printed and an electronic copy of your work for resubmission should there be a problem</li><li>form a study group with others in your area and discuss common difficulties</li><li>set yourself a structured study time with a particular subject and an end goal in mind</li></ul><br />Happy studying :)<br /><br />P.S. Am playing around with a few blog redesign ideas before settling on the final product with will be designed by the lovely <a href="http://glamourousblogdesign.blogspot.com/">A</a> so if you have any thoughts on a new template pls do comment!<br /><br /><i>*eLLa*</i>

Distance Learning - study tips

For those of you who were not aware, I am completing my current year of studies via distance learning. We have a really awesome University here called UNISA through whom you can do almost any degree you like. While, in my opinion, it takes a certain type of temperament for distance learning anyone c…

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Oh So Heavenly - Pamper Me

Quite a while ago I wrote a post on how to give yourself the <a href="http://ellainspired.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-give-yourself-ultimate-pedicure.html">ultimate pedicure</a>. Since then one of my favourite product lines "Oh So Heavenly" put out a brand new range of pedicure products called "Pamper Me". They also had a foot spa range with exfoliation products ect which I used before with great results but this new range is specifically designed to be "Pedi-Perfect" and comes in the cutest packaging ever!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6MuaB0eZ5I/AAAAAAAAAp8/ztu3C9bPm3M/s1600-h/014+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6MuaB0eZ5I/AAAAAAAAAp8/ztu3C9bPm3M/s320/014+(1).jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are 4 basic steps and a few additional products you can purchase but always start with the basics :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1.) Pedi-Perfect Pampering Duo Foot Soak with rosehip oil smells amazing and after soaking your feet are as soft as ever</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2.) Pamper Me Pretty Restoring Foot Mask is luxuriously thick and decadent helping to soften stubborn dry skin and lock in moisture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3.) Hot on your Heels Thermal Foot Scrub sloughs of all the dry and dead skin while warming your feet with its thermal experience </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4.) Fancy Feet Moisturizing Foot Butter is a thick moisturizing cream with pearls of oil to complete the experience</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fabulous range is exclusive to Clicks (SA's version of Shoppers Drug Mart). This review was not sponsored by Clicks or Oh So Heavenly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Was considering doing a giveaway with a hamper of "Pamper Me" products, would anyone be interested?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*eLLa*</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Oh So Heavenly - Pamper Me

Quite a while ago I wrote a post on how to give yourself the ultimate pedicure. Since then one of my favourite product lines "Oh So Heavenly" put out a brand new range of pedicure products called "Pamper Me". They also had a foot spa range with exfoliation products ect which I used before with great…

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Fun and fabulous fashion and beauty

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6JgoWmVYnI/AAAAAAAAAps/1HTG98_joxk/s1600-h/880130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S6JgoWmVYnI/AAAAAAAAAps/1HTG98_joxk/s320/880130.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><ul><li>Embrace the fact that white is becoming a new evening colour and switch your LBD for a LWD</li><li>Find a signature accessory and stand out from the crowd</li><li>Try out the new plait hairstyles that celebrities are rocking on the red carpet these days</li><li>Whether it is getting warmer or getting colder on your side of the earth switch up your look by pairing feminine dresses with masculine boots for a fresh new look</li><li>Buy a new perfume and wear it everywhere, perfume is not just for special occasions</li><li>Search for belts in the mens department you might just find a treasure </li><li>To avoid chips, remove excess oil with a swipe of polish remover before applying nail varnish</li><li>Whether it is summer or winter remember to hydrate your skin with loads of body lotion</li><li>When applying moisturizer to your skin give your face a massage, this will improve circulation and blood flow to the face ensuring healthy and plump skin</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">*eLLa*</div>

Fun and fabulous fashion and beauty

Embrace the fact that white is becoming a new evening colour and switch your LBD for a LWDFind a signature accessory and stand out from the crowdTry out the new plait hairstyles that celebrities are rocking on the red carpet these daysWhether it is getting warmer or getting colder on your side of th…

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ModCloth moment

<div style="text-align: center;">As always I found a myriad of things on ModCloth that i am lusting after. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my favourite picks:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxMN-_mkI/AAAAAAAAAn0/8qd11RDGuWE/s1600-h/11548-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxMN-_mkI/AAAAAAAAAn0/8qd11RDGuWE/s320/11548-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxN18_5AI/AAAAAAAAAn8/S0PRuR3IBE0/s1600-h/11490-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxN18_5AI/AAAAAAAAAn8/S0PRuR3IBE0/s320/11490-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxPoRTh1I/AAAAAAAAAoE/juKBiGhPM9c/s1600-h/11230-1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxPoRTh1I/AAAAAAAAAoE/juKBiGhPM9c/s320/11230-1_1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxQ1eysdI/AAAAAAAAAoM/StQ-h1M46gg/s1600-h/11170-1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxQ1eysdI/AAAAAAAAAoM/StQ-h1M46gg/s320/11170-1_1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxSF4CifI/AAAAAAAAAoU/qLBI78_8YVk/s1600-h/11391-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxSF4CifI/AAAAAAAAAoU/qLBI78_8YVk/s320/11391-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxT8wRbAI/AAAAAAAAAoc/tBDe7a-HfIo/s1600-h/11415-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxT8wRbAI/AAAAAAAAAoc/tBDe7a-HfIo/s320/11415-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxVXHnivI/AAAAAAAAAok/GzpunmaIAK0/s1600-h/11073-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxVXHnivI/AAAAAAAAAok/GzpunmaIAK0/s320/11073-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxW8pudII/AAAAAAAAAos/YdjHyzqtLJw/s1600-h/11364-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxW8pudII/AAAAAAAAAos/YdjHyzqtLJw/s320/11364-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxdsAyzII/AAAAAAAAApM/EiDgxSQxQMQ/s1600-h/11059-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxdsAyzII/AAAAAAAAApM/EiDgxSQxQMQ/s320/11059-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxfIC0ANI/AAAAAAAAApU/ziIRn7yWe2E/s1600-h/11016-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5TxfIC0ANI/AAAAAAAAApU/ziIRn7yWe2E/s320/11016-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5Txg9P7SBI/AAAAAAAAApc/zghwRiObIZs/s1600-h/11053-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5Txg9P7SBI/AAAAAAAAApc/zghwRiObIZs/s320/11053-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you lusting after these days?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>*eLLa*</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

ModCloth moment

As always I found a myriad of things on ModCloth that i am lusting after. Here are my favourite picks:What are you lusting after these days?*eLLa*…

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Book Club - Guest Review of The Time Traveler's Wife

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5PvT1VAqNI/AAAAAAAAAns/4da0MF61vsk/s1600-h/the-time-travelers-wife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5PvT1VAqNI/AAAAAAAAAns/4da0MF61vsk/s320/the-time-travelers-wife.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This months book club review is by the lovely <a href="http://moremagicalways.blogspot.com/2009/07/hi-im-luinae-i-started-this-blog-more.html">Luinae</a> of <a href="http://moremagicalways.blogspot.com/">More Magic Always</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Overall Review: 4.5/5</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Time Traveller’s Wife is a beautiful and romantic love story that spans the years, pushes boundaries, and tests the foundations of love. It is complicated at first, but soon becomes so hard to put down, as it takes you on a rollercoaster ride of one couples love. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">I believe one of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much is because it is such a unique and entertaining idea. Henry first meets Clare when she is 20, but Clare has known Henry since she was 6. This is possible because Henry is a time traveller, but instead of the bright lights/Hollywood/spacesuit time travel, Henry is instead pulled to moments of emotional gravity from his past, present, and future. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">This book also questioned a lot of morals. This is because when Henry time travels, he appears naked and without anything on his person. It questions things like: “Is it o.k to steal?” and that facet of the book made it very interesting. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">At first, when reading, the book seems very complicated. However, once you finally get into the groove of how the time travelling works, it actually becomes very straightforward. Luckily, the author puts both the age of Henry and Clare, as well as their ages, at the beginning of each chapter. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">I won’t spoil the ending for you, but don’t be surprised if the library copy is tear stained ar the end. I cried so much when I read the end; it was incredibly hard for me to read. The reason I’m not giving it 5/5 is because I felt like it described too much of the intimate relations between Henry and Clare (read: sex) and I wasn’t very comfortable with it. However, I am only 14! So if you were older, you probably wouldn’t even notice it at all. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA">-Luinae<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Have you read The Time Traveller’s Wife? Or have you seen the movie?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Get yourself a copy <i><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/e0fa0-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=7">here.</a></i></div>

Book Club - Guest Review of The Time Traveler's Wife

This months book club review is by the lovely Luinae of More Magic AlwaysOverall Review: 4.5/5The Time Traveller’s Wife is a beautiful and romantic love story that spans the years, pushes boundaries, and tests the foundations of love. It is complicated at first, but soon becomes so hard to put down,…

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March Mantra

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5GJ9NUeHuI/AAAAAAAAAnc/sOD3aBjD4Ec/s1600-h/ffffound_viadesigncrush_large_large.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S5GJ9NUeHuI/AAAAAAAAAnc/sOD3aBjD4Ec/s320/ffffound_viadesigncrush_large_large.png" /></a></div><br /><br />My mantra for the month is RESPECT.<br /><br />Therefore I will show respect by:<br /> - taking the time to learn about my body and the amazing vehicle that it it<br /> - speaking my mind<br /> - by not letting people walk all over me<br /> - by scheduling "ME" time and switching off my phone, IM and shutting my door or going out alone<br /> - taking time to pamper myself<br /> - by looking my best each and every day<br /> - listening to those around me<br /> - by honouring my words with action<br /> - treating myself with respect and dignity so that other will do so as well<br /><br />By showing respect to myself I show other respect and each action will be done with pride and value.<br /><br /><i>*eLLa*</i>

March Mantra

My mantra for the month is RESPECT.Therefore I will show respect by: - taking the time to learn about my body and the amazing vehicle that it it - speaking my mind - by not letting people walk all over me - by scheduling "ME" time and switching off my phone, IM and shutting my door or going out alon…

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Wednesday Wishlist

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wednesday_wishlist/set?.embedder=799288&.mid=embed&id=16549139"><img alt="Wednesday Wishlist" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlBtUFRVSmNtM3hHRVBkU2I2ZVgtOUEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Wednesday Wishlist" width="400" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/wednesday_wishlist/set?.embedder=799288&.mid=embed&id=16549139">Wednesday Wishlist</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=799288&.mid=embed&id=799288">**eLLa**</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/joie_tops/shop?brand=Joie&category_id=11">Joie tops</a></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month the wishlist is a little small but ever as important as always :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1.) My camera is in a state of disrepair :( and I would LOVE to get a new one</div><div style="text-align: center;">2.) I am on the hunt for the perfect blue/turquoise colour handbag, not sure on the style just the colour scheme</div><div style="text-align: center;">3.) I desperately need a new cellphone, mine is fading fast and I have had my eye on this LG for a while</div><div style="text-align: center;">4.) Finally, I am quite the picky shopper and have been on the look out for an oversized shirt for quite sometime, and so this month the hunt continues :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do any of you have suggestions on good camera models or have any of you got the LG phone? What are your opinions and thoughts?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">*eLLa*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Wednesday Wishlist

Wednesday Wishlist by **eLLa** featuring Joie topsThis month the wishlist is a little small but ever as important as always :) 1.) My camera is in a state of disrepair :( and I would LOVE to get a new one2.) I am on the hunt for the perfect blue/turquoise colour handbag, not sure on the style just t…

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*qUoTeD*

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Visual Inspiration - Decor8

Since moving into my flat I have been saving up and working on getting some really great pieces for my apartment and where better to look for inspiration than <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">Decor8</a>:<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t3WSsOmGI/AAAAAAAAAms/A_dQTIoDLlA/s1600-h/3881024773_a73887c67b_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t3WSsOmGI/AAAAAAAAAms/A_dQTIoDLlA/s320/3881024773_a73887c67b_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t3a7ZWh1I/AAAAAAAAAm0/i5v7o-Ydbfw/s1600-h/3837093276_1a611d9bab_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t3a7ZWh1I/AAAAAAAAAm0/i5v7o-Ydbfw/s320/3837093276_1a611d9bab_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t4iFLtgGI/AAAAAAAAAm8/YpkXTVT9ZOQ/s1600-h/3843755748_57ec8da50e_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t4iFLtgGI/AAAAAAAAAm8/YpkXTVT9ZOQ/s320/3843755748_57ec8da50e_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t4tPSuYxI/AAAAAAAAAnE/5M-uZGFfFMM/s1600-h/4109517580_dd5ecc33f7_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t4tPSuYxI/AAAAAAAAAnE/5M-uZGFfFMM/s320/4109517580_dd5ecc33f7_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t4yYstW2I/AAAAAAAAAnM/B7liMZQlJSM/s1600-h/3852136417_36de453a74_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t4yYstW2I/AAAAAAAAAnM/B7liMZQlJSM/s320/3852136417_36de453a74_o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t-BhufWBI/AAAAAAAAAnU/F2y0u9fkQnU/s1600-h/4367859942_17e046b70e_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rDDO2quPfZk/S4t-BhufWBI/AAAAAAAAAnU/F2y0u9fkQnU/s320/4367859942_17e046b70e_b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to check Decor8 out for some great visual eye candy and interior inspiration :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*eLLa*</div><div> </div>

Visual Inspiration - Decor8

Since moving into my flat I have been saving up and working on getting some really great pieces for my apartment and where better to look for inspiration than Decor8:Be sure to check Decor8 out for some great visual eye candy and interior inspiration :)*eLLa* …

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