Update + A Fashion Dilemma

As previously mentioned, I planned some reviews on make-up goodies for the future :) I'm still waiting on a few items to arrive, and I planned to review them all at once, so that's on hold for now ;)

I've generally been quite busy with work, so I haven't had too much time to focus on Sparklerose. But, I have got more ribbon rose earrings to add to the blog sales section, and a lovely cupcake necklace collection to show v.soon :)

I also celebrated my one year anniversary of my life in Lincoln on the 18th May, which meant me & Adrian were also celebrating our one year (of living together) anniversary too :)

Very pretty roses from Adrian

We went out to Damon's for a lovely meal to mark the occasion. I wore the dress that I'd received from Matalan, mentioned in this post. It's an American style diner, so the food was.. a little different to me. We tried an onion loaf, which looked like loads of onion rings squashed together. And for a dessert, a bakewell type of cake made out of snickers, chocolate and some other things all sandwiched together :) very delicious.

Anywho, onto the present, I've been invited out for girly drinks over the weekend, and I'm completely stuck for what to wear. I'm thinking flat shoes (I don't *do* heels, I buy them, rarely, just for staring at) and some kind of dress with leggings. A smart/casual type of thing.

Here's a few bits that I'm tempted with, I'm in need of some advice ;)

Orange Sleeveless Lace Dress - £26.00

Dorothy Perkins

I love the colour of this dress, and I love the lace, but I can't decide if it's too striking for me. And what colour flats would I team it with?

Orange Frill Chiffon Dress - £32.00

Dorothy Perkins

Again with the orange! But it's so pretty. But would wearing black leggings completely butcher its prettiness...

Taupe Cape Back Dress - £30.00

Miss Selfridge

I really love the cape on the back of this dress, giving the illusion that there's a shrug. I hate showing my shoulders/upper arms so this would be suitable for me. It's a little plain, maybe a statement necklace or a belt would make it more 'night out' material.

Statement Feather Jewel Flat In Natural - £12.00

Matalan

These shoes are adorable, they're just the right amount of 'fancy' for me. I want something with a bit of sparkle, with a bit of detail, but without being too over the top.

I'm definitely loving the shoes, but I think the dress situation is proving to be a pickle....

Love,

Fiona x

Valentines Sweets Jar

With Valentines Day less than a week away now, my brain is running through ideas for the boyfriend. Usually we do a handmade something, it's good for saving money and it's sentimental also. But this year we live together, which removes some of the mystery.

I think our plan is going to be him cooking a meal and me providing the dessert. I'm thinking plenty of pink and plenty of hearts, and probably cupcakes.. ;)

I thought I'd share the gift I made last year, as I reckon you can adapt it to suit anyone.

Valentines Sweets Jar

What you'll need

♥ A glass jar (you can pick them up in home departments in supermarkets, or even in charity shops)

♥ Sweets! (I used a pick & mix bag, purposely picking colourful sweets, but you could use a red/pink theme)

♥ Red ribbon

♥ A heart shaped lollipop

♥ Heart stickers (and a large one for the front)

♥ A load of blu-tac

How to

♥ Firstly, wash out the jar so it's all nice and clean, then leave to dry until it's totally dry.

♥ Fill the jar with sweets, in my case I tried to avoid the same colours/sweet sitting together.

♥ Once you've put the top of the jar back on, tie red ribbon into a bow around the neck of the jar.

♥ Fix a huge heart shaped sticker (mine was from a card making set) on the front of the jar.

♥ Use a load of blu-tack in a line on the back of the lollipop stick and fix at the back.

♥ Dot around heart stickers on the jar, as much or as little as you like :)

I came up with the idea after finding out that my guy absolutely loves pick & mix sweets. But you could use anything, perhaps your SO loves... jellybeans, you could fill a jar with those. Now that would be colourful...

Love,

Fiona x

Sparkle Rose Earrings

These rose stud earrings are available in many colours. They were the beginning of Sparklerose Designs for me :) hence the name, hehe. My personal fave is the hot pink, it's so pretty.


The newest edition to the collection is the beautiful navy colour. It's so dark it really brings out the sparkle in the Swarovski crystal.

Navy Sparkle Rose Earrings

Adorable ribbon roses set on silver-plated stud posts. The sparkle flows from the vintage Swarovski crystal that sits in the middle of each rose.

These are £2.00 per pair.

At the moment I'm not selling any of my pieces online, I'm planning to make a website very soon though! If you see something you like please feel free to drop me an email at sparklerosedesigns@live.co.uk

Love,
Fiona x