I am in love with this new Urban Outfitters nail varnish - the perfect colour for early spring. My little brother was lucky enough to take a trip to New York in February and brought back an amazing snowglobe and this Gotta Have It nail varnish as a belated birthday present. I gotta say, boy did good!

Although 22 is not a big celebratory age, to me it feels like a massive jump from 21. In my head 21 still seems young and full of life; 22 on the other hand feels so much more mature and grown up. I don't think I'm ready to grow up just yet! Due to university commitments I wasn't able to go home for my birthday but I did get to see my family a week and a bit later for a brief few hours, which was lovely.

I'm not a massive fan of my birthday - I don't really like being the centre of attention and the day can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming! And really, I had very little to do with my being born on the 6th February so if anyone should be celebrated it should be my mum, not me! Having said that, I was very grateful for all the cards I received, although a little less impressed with my brother's comments of how I am now 'sooooooo old!'

 

I was also lucky enough to receive some very appreciated presents, courtesy of family and friends. I'm paranoid that since I started drinking coffee a few months ago that my teeth are not as white anymore, so I was very appreciative of a new electric toothbrush! Already I'm convincing myself it's making a difference. I also received a beautiful light catcher from my family, adorned with poppies (the flower that shares the same name as our dog). I love decorative elements in my bedroom and when it starts to get sunnier in the coming months I think it will really brighten up my uni room. Other presents I was lucky enough to be given included a Barry M glitter polish and a gift card for my favourite shop Urban Outfitters from my two housemates, as well as a gift card for New Look from my Nana and a Made in Chelsea book from one of my best friends from home. I haven't spent either of my gift cards yet - I want to spend them on items I really want so I'm taking my time!

 

 

Although I do feel considerably older now and I'm sure more wrinkles are already appearing on my forehead, I am weirdly looking forward to embracing the rest of my twenties. I'll be finishing university soon and entering the world of work, and turning 22 has made me feel like I'm getting a bit closer to being ready to deal with that. Eeeek!

 

Jade x

I prove, so often in life, to not be trusted with beautiful things. Beautiful, materialistic things I should add (my dog is alive and well and - I'm probably biased - beautiful too.) I got given a ring when I was born which I managed to break several years later; I got a bracelet as a small child which I later lost at a netball match; I got a necklace for my 21st which I broke the very day after and I got a ring also for my 21st which I lost a mere two days later.

 

Soooo, getting the cutest pair of Pandora earrings from my aunt, uncle and cousins filled me with delight and dread in equal measures. (Sounds dramatic, still very true.) I just can't help it - I'm a clumsy, slightly boyish person. Having said that, I absolutely love my new little earrings and I've been wearing them all the time.

 

 

 

In an effort to try and make these last at least until my 22nd birthday, I have (so far) been very good at putting them back in their box after I wear them and not just chucking them in my designated earring box which, very often, ends up tipped upside down as I rush to find a rare pair of matching  studs.

 

 

These are the perfect size for my ears, which is unusual as my massive ears usually dwarf your average pair of earrings. These however sit nicely in my lower set of piercings and bar a couple of exceptions, have worn these little cuties every single day.

 

I was originally going to save them for special occasions but I figured with my track record, I might as well get as much use out of them before I lose/damage/break them in some way, shape or form. I had only asked for a few new pairs of earrings as an little extra present I thought my brother might have opted for, so I was incredibly touched to have received these. I just hope for once that I can make these last at least until the summer.

 

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