Is it possible to be in love with a phone case?

Because I am. I was a very lucky girl this christmas and my sister got me this life changing phone case...okay, okay I swear it is life changing. It's the 2014 MOSHINO Barbie collection and is a dressing table mirror - the mirror actually comes in handy! I've been looking at this case a lot recently online and I couldn't justify spending that much, but I was SO pleased that my sister gave it to me as a gift! This case is quite girly (very) but I just love it, it has so much detail and is really the perfect accessory to any girls phone. 

It also matches in perfectly with my desk as when its turned over with just the mirror showing, it really doesn't look like a phone case at all. I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea but it really is unusual and need i say more? AMAAZZIINNGG. I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Amelia Jane Newman x

An American Breakfast.

This post includes lots of pancakes, bacon, blueberry compote and maple syrup. Lets just say, that when Americans do breakfast, they do breakfast. I enjoyed my breakfast's in New York so much that I took images of them all but this one was probably my favourite. I love pancakes a lot. I love blueberry compote a lot. So putting them together made an amazing blueberry buttery pancake heaven - it was amazing. I also put lashings of maple syrup on my pancakes which was also heavenly also not forgetting a cup of Earl Grey tea being British right? Overall I had an amazing American pancake experience. I feel like I haven't said pancake enough so i'll say it a couple more times pancake pancake pancake pancake pancake pancake pancake.

This post is a little random but i thought that as i was thinking about this breakfast so much today, i'll dedicate my blog post to my pancake feast.



Amelia Jane Newman x

Shoe Inspiration!

Lately i have been sneaking around websites finding lots of lovely winter shoes that i fancy... I made a little collage of my favourites, and one pair i actually already own (the first pair but in dusty pink and grey.) I find these types of posts interesting as you can see what i fancy in the shoe department, and it will hopefully spread some inspiration (if you're looking for some.)

Here are the links:

1.  Saucony Shadow Original

2.  Whistles Ada Slim Strap Flat Mule Shoes

3. Asos Say Goodbye Leather Mix Loafer Heels

4. Office Virtue Monk Shoe *On sale*

Amelia Jane Newman x

My Christmas Decorations 2014

When I was decorating my christmas tree with my sister I thought I would make a small blog post about it as I love tree decs so much and i thought i would share my favourites! These are all from Anthropologie, I love the christmas decorations there as they are a little funky and different but completely adorable and homemade all at the same time. These decorations will take pride of place right at the front of the tree and i have to say the second decoration is probably my favourite! 

Amelia Jane Newman x

Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics Palette.

I went to New York recently and i placed my hands on a very special palette. The Naked 2 Basics Palette. I think this palette is relatively new..but from owning this palette a few weeks this palette is definitely a favourite of mine, Its just so perfect! All the shades are brown and beige tones all being matte except one (SKIMP) which has a slight shimmer but is still very neutral. This palette is SO handy and easy as all the colours blend together really well and even look strong by themselves. I used the two middle shades for my first eye look, using FRISK on my lid and COVER on my crease. I really loved how it looked as it tied in with my winter outfit really well. This palette is also so handy as the colours tie in with any outfit, and makes your whole outfit look very put together and sophisticated. So literally, everyone should go buy this palette as it is an amazing piece to any collection and is also a great Christmas gift!

Amelia Jane Newman x

Autumn.

Things and Thoughts about Autumn.

This is my first blog post and i thought i would dedicate it to Autumn. Today is one of the first days that i have really felt Autumn is upon us, the crisp weather, the layering of clothes to keep warm and leaves appear to have covered the ground like a blanket.. (also not forgetting that Starbucks have brought back Pumpkin Spiced Latte!)

So i thought i would start my very first blog post as the sky is littered with grey clouds and the temperature has dropped considerably! I am snuggled in my living room with my pyjamas and an oversized hoodie with a nice cup of tea behind me. Today is a lazy, typical, autumnal day. I love these kind of days though as you can catch up on everything and just have time to yourself, on a day like this i usually have a long hot bath and watch my favourite television series (Gossip Girl.) Im on Series 5 Episode 9 and 17 minutes into it...if anyone was wondering. 

I live in England so usually its very cold and rainy, so we have a very small gap to wear summer clothing and the rest of the year is spent in tights and jeans! Although, i love winter/autumn clothing so for me i don't mind at all! For my birthday my mum got me a black fur coat from Topshop which has been perfect for Autumn so far, its so warm and comfortable, it also looks great with anything as it is in a classic colour (black) which suits pretty much anything! I have usually been pairing my fur coat with ripped jeans which are also from Topshop in a dirty grey/black. I never thought i would wear ripped jeans but i really love them! They are SO comfortable and go with everything so well and are a key piece in my autumn/winter wardrobe alongside my fur coat! 

I have noticed that within the change of season i also change my music, i have started to listen to slower and warmer songs. I think i do this every year so its almost a tradition? I have a few songs that i've been loving lately and have fit my mood perfectly while i curl up on my laptop with a cup of tea. They are all songs that i have come across lately, and been non-stop listening to. 


We'll Be Ghosts - Brooke Bentham 

We'll Be Ghosts

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran 

Thinking Out Loud

Let It Go - James Bay

Let It Go


These are all my thoughts and things about Autumn so far, its a little jumbled and random but i have appeared to run out of things to say so i'll leave you with a Autumn Poem.


Pirouetting Autumn
Mark R Slaugher

The tree blushed - a rude blast of air
Betrayed a shapely bough.
My saddened heart aware
That Nature's clock was chiming,
I froze upon the twelfth
Clanging tone, caught alone,
Staring at a creaking door -
Left ajar for dancing, coloured Autumn,
Pirouetting in her leaves,
While agitated summer creatures
Backed away resignedly,
Sighing in protracted breves.
I turned; gave company;
We stood together, watching
Summer slowly blow away.



Amelia Jane Newman x