I've noticed several people talking about Cheryl Cole's scarf in her new video for The Flood. She teams it with a black coat and some Hunter wellies and looks absolutely fabulous - as usual.

I noticed a similar style when I was on ASOS and thought I would post it here for anyone who is looking to purchase one. Being black and white means it will go with almost any outfit, and its lightweight feel means it can also be worn throughout the summer months too. It costs £20 and ASOS offer a free delivery service. You can find it by clicking here.

Enjoy...

For those of you who have not seen the video, I've added a link to it here.

I'm very proud of myself! I have just purchased the most sensible pair of footwear I have ever bought in my life! Great thing is, I think they will be one of the must-have items this winter!

Yes, I've bought my first pair of Hunter wellies!! I needed to make a trip to the bank yesterday and decided that - after several outfit changes due to the snow - I was going to get a pair. The £65 price tag did deter me slightly, however I figured they're not the sort of boots I'll buy every year, so why not! We have experienced an awful lot of snow over the past week and, with no signs of stopping, I thought I had to invest in some shoes that I can actually wear in this weather.

I decided to stick with black gloss boots as I figured that I can't really go wrong, but I did decide to buy some zebra fleece Hunter socks (£19) to fold over the top to personalise them a little - and keep my feet warm of course!


I tried a few different shops and it seems that I wasn't the only one wanting to buy them before the rush. Having tried two previous shops, I managed to get the last pair of black size 4s from Office in Newcastle. Everywhere else was literally sold out! Maybe this was also to do with the fact that Cheryl Cole is sporting a pair in her new video for The Flood.

So, a good day all round I figured. I managed to buy this season's must-have accessory, that's also practical too. Looks like I now have no excuse not to take the dog out or go horse riding - two things that I have put off as much as possible over the last few months!

I'm sure you've all heard of the arctic conditions that braced the North East last week and it seems that they are set to continue over the coming week, at least.

This is one of the coldest winters I can remember for a long time and driving - or attempting to drive - a rear wheel drive car is just not a good idea.

I absolutely love this weather and have taken several pictures of the snow over the past few days. I wasn't too sure what to do with them, so I thought I'd post them here...

I'm always jealous of my friends' false lashes as I seem to be completely incapable of putting them on myself. I finally stopped bothering as I was finding that smudged make up was really not a good look. I was then introduced to semi-permenant eyelash extensions, Noveau Lashes.

A friend of mine, Lauren, who is a beauty therapist said she would do them for me, so I decided to give them a try.

Here's a picture of my lashes before:




Following a brief chat about a party we were at on Saturday night, I lay back and an anti-wrinkle eye patch was applied to stop my lower lashes get in the way. Lauren set about applying individual lashes to each of my own. The full treatment took about an hour and around 50 false lashes were applied to each eye.

The treatment itself wasn't bad. The only uncomfortable part was trying to keep my eyes closed for an hour, but that really wasn't a big issue.

So, it was finally time to open my eyes. What a difference! I didn't want anything too dramatic, however you could definitely see that they had been done. I look like I have mascara on and my lashes definitely look fuller. I honestly don't even notice that they are on. They are not heavy or uncomfortable, although you do have to be careful when removing your make up. I haven't worn mascara since having them on as I really don't think there is any need. They will also last longer.

Here's an picture of my eyes now:



I'd read a few reviews about the Noveau Lashes and people who said that their natural lashes had snapped off from having the extensions. I asked Lauren about this and she assured me that the lashes will sometimes snap if they are not applied properly, however she has trained with Noveau and this shouldn't be a problem. I know she has lots of regular customers - one lady who has them done every two weeks without fail - so I'm not too worried. I will let you know how I get on though.

I will need an infill in around 2-3 weeks. I've got so many parties to go to throughout December that I think I'll keep them on until the New Year.

As for the results, it's only been a few days but I love getting up and not having to put mascara on in the morning. I'm very happy with them and anything that saves me time is a bonus.

I think they'll be the type of treatment I have done for special occasions, or for times when I have lots of parties or events planned. I'm definitely a fan and I'll blog a picture of the infill once I've had them done!

Well, it's that time of year again and I'm sure I'm not the only one looking to achieve a perfect tan to flaunt with my Christmas party dress.

I decided several years ago that I wouldn't use sunbeds and have since tried a lot of self tan brands to find one that doesn't streak, smell or rub off on my clothes! Well, several (hundred) bottles later I have finally managed to find the answer!

After a trip to Harvey Nichols - where I was looking to buy a new bottle of St Tropez - a helpful shop assistant told me about Xen tan. I thought I'd give it a try - I haven't looked back since!

Not only does it have a vanilla scent, when used with the Xen Tan Mitt (priced at around £4) it leaves a completely streak-free tan that's not orange and looks completely natural. I originally used the Deep Bronze Luxe cream, which only needs to be applied once a week and costs around £25.

I have olive skin naturally and I have recently started using the Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe (which is priced a bit higher at £35). Although I have found this works very well for my skin and provides a very deep tan, I would only recommend this for people who have naturally tanned skin as I could imagine it could easily go wrong.

I always feel better when I have a bit of a tan and it's great that Xen Tan only needs to be applied once a week to maintain its colour. Obviously everyone's skin tone is different - and some colours will suit some more than others - but Xen Tan offers three levels of colour which definitely open the product up to a lot more people! I've attached a recent photo of myself following an application of the tan.

I hope this helps and please feel free to share your experiences of using Xen Tan or any other products on the market!

My job means I regularly have to attend meetings and events, and I've found that there's only so many pairs of black trousers you can own. Having trailed around numerous shops looking for something different, I've once again discovered Zara.

I've been in over the past few weeks and managed to find several outfits that are smart enough to wear for work and a bit more exciting than black trousers! Camel is the big colour this season and Zara has numerous different styles of clothing that will suit anyone. I also love blouses and they have a fantastic range  which can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. What's also fantastic about Zara is its pricing: their clothes look like high-end fashion, yet they only cost a fraction of the price!

Last week I bought a women's pair of chinos (below) - they are definitely not my usual style, but they look great teamed with some black suede wedges and a white t-shirt. I must admit though, I really don't think this image does them justice.



I've since gone out and bought them in navy, along with a striped polo neck tee to match.

I've also purchased this blouse which looks great with black trousers, or tucked into the chinos above.


I'm actually planning to make a trip back later today to purchase a pair of jodhpur-style trousers that I saw when I was there at the weekend. I bought some black platform boots from Next recently that they would look great with! I may also purchase a few more blouses which means my capsule workwear wardrobe will finally be complete.

If you're looking to mix up your workwear collection to ensure you're on-trend this season, Zara is a definite recommendation!

I've just got back from an event at Café 21 on the Quayside in Newcastle.

The event was hosted by room501 publishing and top North East chef Terry Laybourne to celebrate his new range of cookery books. The books looked stunning and the recipes looked gorgeous - definitely a good Christmas gift for any 'at home' chefs.

As well as a champagne reception - which unfortunately I couldn't enjoy due to having the car - there was a fantastic selection of canapés which were absolutely delicious. The cafe's decor was very contemporary and boasted a relaxed yet sophisticated feel.

I attended the event with one of my best friends and we have decided that we are going to return over the coming weeks for a meal and a few drinks - I will of course blog about our experience. However, based on first impressions I would definitely say it was worth a visit!

My name is Jerri Murtagh and I live in Newcastle upon Tyne. I launched this blog to allow me to share a snapshot of my life and everything I love, specifically fashion, travel, horses and eating out.


 I love to shop and regularly share information about my latest finds, favourite designers and daily outfits. All of the outfits featured on here are my own and have been bought by me unless otherwise stated.

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I hope you enjoy my ramblings - happy reading!

Hello,

My name is Jerri Murtagh and I'm 24-years-old.

I've been using Twitter for a while now (you can follow me by clicking here) and seem to share almost every move I make in my personal life with my 2,000+ followers.

I love fashion and beauty and trying out the latest treatments and trends. I also eat out regularly and enjoy travelling.

I find I'm always being asked about my experiences and recommendations, and sometime struggle to share fit my full opinion into 140 characters. I also find that people enjoy hearing an honest review, hence the reason I've decided to start blogging them!

The blog was spurred on by the fact that I decided to try HD Eyebrows for the first time last night. If I'm honest I really didn't know what they were, but I'd been told they are pitched as the must-have treatment of 2010. I promise to have this blog post uploaded asap.

I hope you enjoy my blog and please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to cover. Please also feel free to leave your comments as I'd like to hear your experiences too.