Life Lately and a Blogging Break

So I've unintentionally taken nearly a three month break from blogging.. I think lately the weeks just seem to merge together and before I know it it's been three weeks and I haven't wrote anything! It's not that I'm lacking inspiration, it's just that I've been busy and I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my posts so I didn't want to upload anything half hearted! But I'm going to try and get more organised now and start scheduling posts as that seems to be a lot easier for me!

Anyway I thought I'd write a summary (which will probably turn into an essay) of what I've been up to the past three months, these posts are just as much for me as they are for you as I love to look back on them!

What I've been up to..

Summer flew by didn't it!! I shared some of what I did in my last post, but I also went on lots of walks and runs, a camping trip, visited London with friends again, attended a very rainy ladies day, went to Zante for a week, went to the spa, had a drastic hair change and of course worked a lot! Autumn hasn't been as fun-filled so far but then again I kind of like hibernating in autumn. I have started my MSc though! And safe to say I'm petrified, and already procrastinating.. I feel like I've forgot how to write essays! On the more fun side I visited some friends in Lincoln last weekend and the weekend before we had a good night for a friends leaving do, and of course next weekend is Halloween which I have fortunately booked off work as I am attending two parties this year!

Here's some of my holiday snaps and some party holiday outfits for you..

Top: Miss Selfridge

Skirt: River Island

Bikini: Miss Selfridge

Top: New Look

Skirt: Miss Selfridge

Bag: New Look

Top: New Look

Shorts: New Look

Fitness

I have actually been quite good the last three months! Basically me and my best friend had been talking about running a half marathon to raise money for Macmillan, and we finally plucked up the courage and took the plunge! We didn't have long to train and the most I'd ever run about two months before the race was 7 miles.. so only another 6.1 to add onto that and I'd be set! 
I mainly prepared by doing bootcamp sessions twice a week with a local run, and usually two runs a week, one long one; about 6-10 miles and one short one; about 3 miles. When we were actually running the race I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have liked, I think I panicked at the thought of failing and the amount of people we were surrounded by made me feel claustrophobic! Whilst my friend was buzzing off the atmosphere I was a stressed out mess! We made it round though and ran the whole thing which was my only goal really. We did it in 2 hours 15 which isn't bad considering our training was very last minute and that was the furthest I've ever ran! 
We've also raised £845 for Macmillan which I'm really happy with since our goal was £500! We ran it in memory of my mum as Macmillan did a lot for her while she was ill so I wanted to repay them. If anyone wants to donate the page is actually still open for donations for a few more weeks at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Running4Rose 

What I've been loving

My puppy! He's 6 and a half months old and he really has his own personality now. He's so cheeky and full of energy but he also loves a cuddle and we spend most of our evenings on the sofa together snuggled up with a blanket! 
My hair; I had a lot chopped off which I initially freaked out about as it was more than I asked for and the highlights I had looked terrible too! But it has grown out a bit since but looks better than it did really long and I've had my routes done darker so I have a sort of subtle ombre effect now which I like! And my hair has finally come away from the dark side which I struggled to shift for a good year.. 
In terms of beauty I've been loving the Nicky Clarke Diamond Shine Hair Styling Wand. I think it looks a bit tacky, but it works amazingly! My GHDs won't hold a curl anymore, but these do it perfectly! 
I've also started watching The Walking Dead, finally! Everyone told me it was amazing but I'm terrified of zombies so I was skeptical.. But since it's near Halloween and seasons 1-5 are on Sky boxsets I thought I'd give it a go! I've actually really got into it and it keeps me on the edge of my seat every episode! Although I warn you don't watch it before bed, I've had some seriously messed up dreams the past couple of nights!

I think that's about everything, hope you enjoyed the essay! I'll leave you with a peak of my Instagram (@xbeccabe):

 1. My friend's Birthday drinks

2. Mental puppies playing!

3. A weekend camping in the Derbyshire countryside!

4. Love an inspirational quote

5. Ladies Day OOTD, dress from ASOS. Unfortunately it rained the whole day :(

6. With the girls

7. Lovely breakfast at a local gem on a beautiful morning

8. Me and the pup, he actually stayed still for a moment!

9. Be classy!

10. Zante sunrise

11. A day spent at Eden Hall Spa

12. The Many Faces of Theo Part I 

13. Training for our half marathon!

14. Race day, running for Macmillan!

15. Autumn time, my favourite!

16. The Many Faces of Theo Part II

17&18. FOTN and OOTN I wore my new Misguided dress last week and I love it!