Legally Blonde Moment

Hello Everyone.

Well I finally made it. Four years of studying is over and I am officially a First-class Graduate from the University of Exeter. I have never revealed on this blog where I studied due to privacy, but now that I have moved away I do not see this as an issue anymore!The last year has been really hard work but the skills I have developed through it are invaluable! Whilst I enjoyed my time there I am actually really excited that this is the first year in my life where in September, I genuinely have no idea what I am going to do and where my life will take me!

I celebrated my Graduation last month with the friends I made throughout the course and my family alongside me. We travelled down the day before and stayed in the student halls on the campus which were converted into hotel rooms during the Summer. That evening we went out for dinner with my parents, grandparents and boyfriend to celebrate followed by a cocktails just with my man afterwards. The next morning the ceremony took place at 12pm, followed by champagne, cupcakes and a pimms tent!

It was a really beautiful day and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I purchased my dress from Lipsy in Debenhams and my shoes from Marks & Spencer!

I hope you like the pictures.

Love Miss B xxx

Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Last week I had a wonderful afternoon in a very beautiful hotel. As one of the few remaining events I get to enjoy as a student before I graduate in a couple of months, I was invited to “Bake Society’s” end of year celebration. Do not get any ideas…I cannot for the life of me bake, and my cooking experiences are pretty much summed up by the wonderful Carrie Bradshaw;

“…he says the kitchen needs work. Of course, I don't know about that because I keep sweaters in my stove.”

However my lovely housemates bake very well, so I benefit from a number of cakes appearing on the kitchen sides after a long day of studying and was also invited along.

The afternoon was beautiful, with lovely little goodie bags and lots of wonderland decorations. A glass of Prosecco, Pimms  a chandelier and lots of cake and I was one very refreshed and happy girl.

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend.

Miss B xxx

Feeling Inspired

After a rather beautiful October weekend, where I was lucky enough to be able to wonder around in a shoulder-less blouse, Winter has officially arrived this morning in the UK. This is the first morning it is dark, cold and a little bit rainy with a true Winter vibe in the air.
I am a real fan of Summer, possibly because we rarely get proper sun over in England! With the arrival of winter it unfortunately means I need to revert back into Student life, pack away my sunblock and maxi dresses, save all of the money I earned whilst working at home, and start to really put my head down for my final year at University. As I am writing this I have a textbook entitled “Crafting and Executing Strategy”, wide open and being ignored, whilst I sip tea and chat to you all instead. Therefore to get me motivated for this long day of studying I thought I would share some inspiring posts with you all.
I hope you all have a wonderful (and possibly Sunny if you are not in the UK!) day!

Love Miss B xxx

(All Images and routes can be found on my tumblr page; http://kelz002.tumblr.com/)

Bill’s

Today I went to the loveliest restaurant. It is a small unique chain in the UK called “Bills” with the majority of the restaurants located in larger cities. The decoration was beautiful and nothing like I have ever seen in an eatery before, so I had to share the photos with you. You are also able to purchase the ingredients from the dishes on site, as well as their cookbook that tells you how to create your own version of the meals.






I had the “fish finger sandwich”…A staple in a student diet, but obviously this was the most upper-class version I had tasted! With home-made fish fingers and a beautiful tomato chutney spread across.

For dessert I had the chocolate brownie, however one of the girls had donuts dipped in chocolate which was presented beautifully! They also had the option of fairy cakes homemade in the morning!

We had a really lovely meal to celebrate the end of our exams! Next year I plan on heading back to find out what the award-winning breakfast is like!

Miss B xxx

A long time has passed…

 
Hello my little corner of the internet.
It is true I have been away for a while. A whole year to be more precise. Thank you for continuing to follow my blog in my absence.
“englishroseuk.blogspot.co.uk” is in the process of a mini-makeover, so keep an eye on the design updates I put in place over the next few weeks. I have recently done a lot of research into how to create and maintain an attractive blog, and I hope to deliver a beautiful little space to you soon.
A lot has changed in my life over the past year. My skills in marketing, design and branding have developed the past year in my degree and my interest in fashion has certainly developed. I feel that I am now old enough to make this blog something really special. I would love to have you as part of my journey.
So what has happened in my life over the last year?

• I have lost 33lbs in weight. This is the major change contributing to this blog. I have increased my confidence dramatically, have had to learn about dressing a new body shape, and my interest in fashion has developed dramatically.

• I have completed my second year of University. After the wonderfully long Summer I started a few days ago, I will enter my final year with lots of new projects and subjects to explore.
• I now work at a beautiful five star hotel, a job which I love.

• I have met some truly amazing new people who continue to inspire me and make my life so lovely.
• I unfortunately lost my beautiful little dog last June, who was mentioned in many previous posts. He was my best friend from the age of three years old, for seventeen years. But he will continue to be mentioned in my writing.

• I have moved house into a very cute English Cottage.
• I have turned 21! Yes officially well away from my teenage years and I’m supposed to now act like an adult.

• I have developed a love of photography, and therefore many beautiful images from other photographers will be highlighted throughout my posts.

So after my little update, I hope you pop back occasionally to see what I have in store. I have an amazing summer planned, with lots of shopping, visits abroad, nights in beautiful hotels and meals in unique restaurants. I will also start to write about my own experiences with weight loss and fitness inspiration.
Many of you were loyal followers to me in the past. Pop me a comment below to let me know how you are getting on.
Love to you all.
Miss B xxx