2 down – 23 to go
So from beauty to books, and in keeping with my new years resolution, my first read of the year was Jill Mansells Millies Fling.
I really enjoy Jill Mansell books and this one was on my book shelf from last summer that I didn’t get round to reading. The story is light and fun and the characters are likeable but it wasn’t my favourite?? (If I had to choose my favourite would be Falling for You which if you get the chance to read it!!) But something was missing from this book and after a 2 ½ hour train journey to York I was beginning to lose patience with it. It won’t discourage me from reading Jill Mansell books in the future but I don’t think I’ll read it a second time round.
And finally to the book I am reading at the minute – Mr Maybe by Jane Green
I chose this book as I had read Jemima J by J Green a while ago and loved it! Mr Maybe so far is funny and really well written, my only problem is I don’t particularly like the main character Libby, which when you are reading about this person’s life it is a little bit of a problem but I have a sneaky feeling she may turn out to realise that she is in the wrong and who knows I may change my mind about her, I’ll keep you posted! x
Style by Lauren Conrad x
I knew I shouldn't have done it......its almost time for bed and if I sleep now I'll get my 8 hours but instead I find myself reaching for the latest Lauren Conrad book that has been on my window sill for the past few days. My younger sister received it as a Christmas present from her friend, and from the moment she brought it home I've been eager to sneak a peak..... My admiration for LC came after my first ever viewing of The Hills. Many people are critical of the show that made her a star, no one more than my boyfriend who is forced to partake in my Hills obsession. I however own all the DVD's and still watch the repeats on MTV Catch up weekends. As a Lauren Conrad fan I refused to watch the last two seasons when the narration was taken over by Kristin Cavallari and Lauren's last episode is still my favorite of them all!
So there you have it my guilty pleasure is laid bare.......... Back to my reason for this post. My sister had read Lauren's new book 'Style' and passed it on to me to read, reaffirming what I already knew of how great it is. So it has remained on my window sill for the past few days until that opportunity of being read in one sitting (after all how can I stop once I start)
When I started this blog I had hundreds of ideas of what to write about, what to post and pass on. Then I couldn't find the words that I wanted to write, I had hundreds of posts buzzing about my head but frustratingly unable to articulate them!?? Then tonight as I opened 'Style' and I read the first 6 pages I felt the kick, the recognizable urge to write. I don't know if it would have come eventually or if it was the fitting book I was reading but it happened. I'm only part way through the introduction and already I'm hooked, and maybe a little biased!
So bye bye sleep I am about to read a book I've saved for a perfect moment to read......that perfect moment just had to be 12.30am!!
Sweet Dreams
FM x
P.S. Lauren Conrad has just launched a new website, it's full of style tips, from clothes and hair to decoration and partys themes at http://www.laurenconrad.com/
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May Issue of Cosmopolitan UK
I picked up the May issue of Cosmo magazine on my way into work this morning and it is sitting neatly and very temptingly on the corner of my desk! Cover girl for May is Kim Kardashian and as you can see http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/may-2011-cosmopolitan-magazine she’s doing a really good job of keeping me away from the office sweet box!! The topic of interest this month is body confidence (naturally as bikiniseason is just around the corner!)
You also get a free book! I’ve previously read one of them ‘Can you keep a Secret’ by Sophie Kinsella http://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Keep-Secret-Sophie-Kinsella/dp/0552771104 which is one of my favorites! It’s perfect if you want a fun, light read or if you want to pick it up and keep it for your holiday. Either way read it!!
One warning I will give you is to not read it in public alone or you may get side glances when you can’t control the laugh out loud moments on public transport....... dont say I didn't warn you! x