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  • I Love Sales because of LoveSales* | QueenBeady

    I Love Sales because of LoveSales* | QueenBeady

    Ever too scared to hit the ”buy now” or ”checkout” button on your mythical shopping cart on Zara? Or look at the price tag on a pair of boots from Topshop & just can’t bear to part with the cash? Yep, I know the feeling all too well. But, what if there was a way to keep an eye on those pesky sales where we can see 25%, 50% and even 75% sale discounts? That’s where LoveSales comes in. Once you have signed up to the website you can choose your favourite brands and websites, then LoveSales does all the work for you by notifying to you every time your chosen brands release a sale.

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    If that didn’t get any better, you can even create your own wishlist (just in case the boyfriend/husband/’rents don’t have a clue what to get you for your next birthday!) simply add the LoveSales button to your web browser & every time you see something you love click the button and it will be added! If sharing from your mobile device you can also email it or copy & paste the url link to your wishlist too. To find out more on how to do this click here!

    As someone who adores styling & fashion I thought it was a great for me to have a go & create my own wishlist (in other words, drool over all the products I am lusting over…)

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    With your wishlists in one place you can add products from any site and they are all neatly stored in a similar style to the adored Pinterest, your List shows you the current price of each item and also if the prices have dropped. Just perfect for the bank balance! As you can see I am aiming high with the desire for the YSL shoulder bag to willingly come down in price. Hey, a girl can dream right?

    Have you come across Love Sales? Or managed to blag a bargain from using this fabulous sale site? I’d love to hear from you!

    Rebecca xxx

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    *This is a sponsored post & I was paid for this feature.

  • How to be Parisian Wishlist | QueenBeady

    How to be Parisian Wishlist | QueenBeady

    How to be Parisian Wishlist | QueenBeady

     

    Yes, I am one of those people who lusts after Breton stripes & big floppy black hats. There is something effortlessly chic about the French style that has captured not only Bloggers eyes but the whole world. So much so there is a book about it. I’m still yet to purchase it but somehow I know that when payday rolls around it will be firmly sat in a shopping basket somehow.
    Every girl dreams of owning that vintage, leather Chanel shoulder bags & if you don’t, hey what the hell is wrong with you? By the time I reach double my age (that’s 50 I’ll have you know!) I can promise you I will have saved long & hard for one of these precious bags.
    With Spring just around the corner I couldn’t think of a more perfect outfit. With warmer days heading with a touch of a breeze you don’t want to be too layered so going for longer sleeves & thinner material is the way forward for me.
    How do you dress ”Parisian”? Are there lots of new outfit ideas you have for Spring time?
    Rebecca xxx

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  • Life’s Biggest (Non) Secret | QueenBeady

     

    Guys, I’m going to let you in to a little secret here. It appears not many people know it. The truth of the matter is; you are in control of your happiness. There I said it. You’ll see on my blog recently that I (preach) talk about how I have finally taken control of my lifestyle which ultimately is making me a much happier person. I’ve conquered my wallowing in self-pity post-wedding & I’m doing things that I have meant to do for the last, eight years. Eight whole years. That is a long time. A long, long time to finally take charge. I don’t know if it’s blogging/connecting with some really inspiring minds that has given me a view to just seize the day. If it’s the fact that my pay packet is allowing me to do some of the things I regrettably wouldn’t have been able to do in my past employment or the fact that I’m really secure in my marriage. But what I do know is that a whole host of things have culminated in me going in to 2015 with a much more open mind. I think once you start rooting around you’ll realise that you can be the maker of whatever you want & that is a fabulous feeling.

    So, what does make me happy?

    1.) Blogging. It is corny & it is cheesy but blogging has really pushed me to do something I have always loved and that is to write. It might be absolute tosh, but all the same, it makes my day that I have possibly connected with someone just from my thoughts and words!

    2.) My husband. Again, it’s the biggest ”cheese on toast” statement of them all. But, he is my rock, my everything really. He’s not the most romantic guy in the world (if you ever marry a Farmers Son don’t expect roses!) but when he has those moments I know he truly means it.

    3.) Spring. I love it when the nights start to get lighter, its lambing time down on the farm, the daffodils are starting to sprout. Everything is coming back to life after a bleak few months of winter.

    4.) Shopping. My online shopping addiction is fast becoming one of my favourite things. It gives you that chance to mmm & ahhh over what to buy without all the frantic shoppers pushing you around.

    5.) Alone time. Sometimes it is just nice to have day at home chilling out on your own. PJ’s, DVD on & a cup of tea. Spending time alone is seriously undervalued. No make up, no effort. It’s one of life’s little guilty pleasures.

    6.) Travel. I love holidays and heading abroad. Who doesn’t like to seek sunnier climates (oh, unless you’re my father in law) I want to travel the world & I want to do it with the people I love. I really need to start saving once I have passed my driving test so I can finally visit those places on my to-do list.

    7.) My beautiful family. After my granddad’s health scare last year, I will never ever take my family for granted. A dear friend of mine has just lost her granddad & it breaks my heart because we were so close and teetering on that tight rope last year. Always make time for your family.

    8.) Learning new things. It’s so great to open your mind to things you might never have really thought about, decided to do or better yet learn from someone else. Every day you discover more & more about yourself and the world. Don’t be afraid to open your mind up to those things!

    9.) Music. Music makes the world go round (is that the saying?) I love going to gigs & festivals, my dream would be to be part of corporation that puts together big festivals like Glastonbury & Leeds Festival. Music can trigger a whole range of emotions.

    10.) Life itself. We were put on this earth to make babies and keep civilisation on a constant repeat. Lap it up. Enjoy your however many years you are here, by laughing, loving, enjoying, playing, partying, indulging and being all round awesome. I am starting to say YES to so much more now and I’m not looking back!

    There is no key to it, there are no set rules it’s just all about the simple pleasures in life that can invigorate the body & mind. What one person might find enjoyable, another may detest! My monthly #HappySelves chat took place on Monday & it was so invigorating to see people join in & spread positivity. Everyone instilled it in themselves and they did that without tearing one another down. Isn’t that just a wonderful thing? There are days that you wish you could be someone else, or do things that someone else has the privilege to do. But do you know what I would not change my life for all the tea in china.

    Have you felt inspired recently?  Or had one of those long-awaited epiphany’s?

    Rebecca xxx

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  • Date Night with Vue Cinema | QueenBeady

    Date Night with Vue Cinema | QueenBeady

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    I don’t know about you, but every now & then I like to have my husband all to myself. No dogs, no friends & no in-laws in tow. Thanks to Vue Cinema who kindly gifted us some tickets to watch a film of our choice I was going to get that night with my husband (oh, and maybe Liam Neeson too?)

    In true cinema style we headed to Frankie & Benny’s to fill our tummy’s with some scrumptious food beforehand. It’s something of a ritual that we must go to one of those big food chains and pig out on as much food as you can so you can then sit in a food coma during the film.On arrival it was a little busy so I ordered my favuourite cocktail, a ”Woo Woo.” It had to be one of the best versions that I have ever tried, full points to F&B’s for an awesome cocktail & James had a Stella to clear away the cobwebs. After being seated in our little booth Icouldn’t help but find myself singing/humming along to the American Italian music that was filling the air. The atmosphere at Frankie & Benny’s is second to none, especially when the Birthday Boy or Girl has to stand on the chair and have a resounding chorus of ”Happy Birthday” sang to them.

    As I perused the menu I just could not decide what to have, everything sounded too tasty! I finally decided upon Garlic & Cheese mushrooms for my starter & the New Jersey Chicken for my main course. Both of which were spot on. The New Jersey Chicken isa whole fresh chicken breast topped with crispy bacon and pulled pork, smothered in their famous BBQ and jalapeño cheese sauces. Served with spicy onion rings, corn on the cob, coleslaw & fries. James had the meatball starter & the Black Pepper Mayo burger, which he struggled with mainly because of the bread but he said it was delicious all the same! Service was a little slow but it was a Saturday night & truth be told we were happy just taking our time as we were a little early for the film. So of course desert was needed & we opted for the decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake with peanut butter ice-cream. I am sure some of you saw the photos on Instagram & it really did taste as good as it looked. Thankfully Mr C & I shared as it was a masterpiece but very sweet!

    Now, Mr C & I bickered all day about what film to go see. He wanted to see Taken 3 & I wanted to see Theory of Everything. Of course, he bloody won but on the contraire he picked up the tab at F&B’s so I will let him have this one, this time! And you know what, I’m pretty glad we did go see it as it was so fast paced & action packed I did not want to move my eyes from the screen. For those who don’t know what Taken 3 is all about have a little read here! After being assigned seats closer to the back (I didn’t know you couldn’t sit where you liked anymore with Vue. This was a bit of a pooper as it felt like everyone was sat on each others knee’s!) I got comfy in my corner & then I slowly gauged my way through a large popcorn, which is a must when you go to the cinema right? The thrill of the film was just too much to bear, (spoiler alert coming!) was Liam Neeson going to catch who killed his ex-wife? Who was going to get there ass royally kicked next? You just didn’t know. Even though it was a later screening it was jam-packed with Taken die-hard fans who ”Oh’ed” & gasped in the right places.

    It was pretty late when we got out of the cinema & terribly icy, after a debate of whether or not we should meet some friends at the pub we decided against it & headed home. We’d had a lovely evening & it was time to get in our PJ’s and get ready for a nice, lazy Sunday!

    Have you been to the Cinema recently? What did you go see? Let me know your suggestions for next time!

    Rebecca xxx

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