Hey Lovelies,

So recently Ive been heading out of my comfort zone when it comes to clothing. I have always been one for colour, certain trends and being bold however this outfit is definitely out there for me - but I love it!


It was a gloomy Sunday yesterday and I was heading to a lunch with my family, keeping my makeup minimal I wanted to play with colour within my outfit for the day. My beautiful coat is from the new Primark store in Burnley, which I am already obsessed with and is not good for my bank account! But a stunning coat like this for £25 is such a bargain! I made a total beeline for this when I saw it in store and fell in love with the bright red/orange colour instantly. Envisioning pairing it with a blue wash denim jeans and a striped tee - I love it when an outfit comes together like you planned.


Cute white Superga sneakers and white socks keeps the main focus on the longline blazer style coat. Also with the minimalism of my ideal straw bag (My perfect charity shop find, in love) just brings the outfit totally together.

All outfit details can be found below:

Coat - Primark
T Shirt - New Look - similar
Jeans - Topshop
Bag - Similar
Shoes - Superga 


I really hope you enjoyed this quick little outfit post, but I just had to share it as it was so popular on Instagram (abbey_hearts_). I Love looking for bargains day to day and I still can't believe this beautiful spring/summer jacket was £25 and my charity shop find bag was £3.50 and is bang on trend for this season. Maybe if you're reading this you'll think of heading into a charity shop this week, you never know what you'll find! Comment below your best charity shop find and let me know if you like this outfit!

Abbey Hearts ♥

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Hello Lovlies,

So its nearly time for me to head back to uni and with that the time has come for me to also join the gym close by. I have been thinking about it for years now but constantly getting close and putting it off due to my fears and anxiety. So I put up with the tv workouts at home with a DVD and the odd Zumba class now and then. But as Im getting older, I need up my game - constantly feeling like I could be a better version of myself, the best version of myself! We all know the added pressure social media has with body image, confidence etc and it really starts to take its toll as a 20 year old female - it may not affect you but this is a totally different blog post.



NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT

I mean this is a given but Im pretty sure you get an induction with every gym you join, so they instruct you on how to use each of the machines and when to use them. I feel like every time I walk in there Im going to need a plan of action in my mind, whether I know how to use the machines or not the first moment I walk in will be everything I expected, daunting and nervy but Im excited for the changes.

KNOWING NOBODY

As I'm joining the gym near uni I expect it will be full of the same age group which is totally fine but again daunting. Im scared about the fact I wont know anyone, I have asked allllll my uni pals if they want to be gym buddies haha but they're already members of one. However then I contradict myself because if I do know someone I really really won't want to make eye contact...at all.

DO I LOOK STUPID?

Probably Abbey yes! But I'll be a beginner and everyone in that gym has been a beginner at this at one time in their life so you're not the only one! Sorry future note to self.

IS THERE ANY POINT?

Will there be any point in this when all I'm craving is a mcdonald's, so when I hit the gym thats what I'll be wanting on the way out. BUT NO ABBEY if you put that effort in you'll want to see the results right? Im probably going to have to change my whole lifestyle around this, and the way I eat, what I eat and when I eat it. But Im okay with that, Im ready for this change and Im super excited for the results Ill hopefully be able to see soon.

AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?

Am I using this machine right and doing this circuit right in my head? Who knows but i'll try my best and hit Pinterest hard for all the inspo. Those judgy people looking at me, making me think am I eating this salmon salad right. Well F you. Im a student so healthy really isn't in my vocabulary, its eat what you can when you can. Often that one penguin and a bag of walkers between hours and hours of busy lectures.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES

As I said Im nervous yet excited about all the lifestyle changes, putting in the work to see the amazing results. I am also hoping the exercise will help with all the added uni stress from deadlines and early mornings. As laughing releases endorphins Im hoping sweating out at the gym will do something similar!

Please let me know if you have any tips to help me combat my fears and anxieties about joining the gym in the near future, if you do comment below and tweet me @abbeyhearts on twitter (all my social media links are in the sidebar). I love all your feedback and I love replying to comments. Also please let me know what you'd like to see in the future on Abbey Hearts, again with a comment below. Thanks for reading.

Abbey Hearts ♥

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Hello lovlies,

Im back again with something I want to include more on my blog, outfit and fashion posts! I loved doing this one and I cant wait to share it with you all...


I am absolutely obsessed with culottes at the moment and these blush pink ones just happen to be my new favourites (I've recently bought them in two other colours, oops). I decided to add more blush tones to this transitional outfit with the jacket, which is just light enough for this type of weather as we head into September. Blush pinks are great for this time of year, they can be worn all year round but I especially like them in the autumn mixing dark and light tones. This is also a brilliant back to uni/college/school outfit as it is stylish, on trend and extremely comfortable! Comfort is key when it comes to me dressing for uni, if you commute like me take note!



This outfit is definitely portraying my style right now, mixing feminine with almost a sports luxe and casual, relaxed vibe with the trainers and tee.

Outfit Details:

Culottes - New Look £19.99
Jacket - Marks & Spencer  £35
Handbag - Marks & Spencer £45
T shirt - Stradivarius £4.99
Trainers - Primark £12

I decided to create an extremely affordable look, again perfect for back to uni as every piece is classic and wearable with different looks styled differently. PS don't forget to use your student ID when purchasing clothes, every little helps! I really love Stradivarius for fast fashion thats really good quality for the cheap price tags, the tee I styled was only £4.99 you cant really go wrong! If you aren't near a shop they have a brill website! I am aware my jacket and bag are the most priciest items in this transitional outfit/haul however if you are like me and tend to invest in better quality pieces, you get a lot more wear for your money out of them! Also this bag is perfect for those days when you're maybe just nipping to the shops and don't need a humongous bag weighing you down, or if you aren't in uni for long and only need a mini iPad and notebook (can fit a lot inside). I had to get my hands on this after I saw it floating around youtube/Instagram as it is just so beautiful, again the quality is amazing however is faux leather. It almost reminded me of Gucci, with certain elements hinting at that.



The trainers also reminded me of Gucci, the style that I am loving at the moment and can be worn with soooooo many outfits - the list is endless! I love the fact these are a little playful with the Minnie Mouse on the side, and again for £12 these were such an amazing bargain! As I said above comfort is key, and when it comes to these trainers they definitely tick that box. You can't go wrong with some classic white sneakers as they say.


My tee is again perfect quality for the £4.99 I paid, I am obsessed with cats (just call me the crazy cat lady) so this top just screamed my name! I had to buy it obviously. Here is a little close up of the detail as sadly my jacket was covering the "if you don't like cats, you don't like me" slogan. This tee is a tiny bit sheer so a plain white bra is definitely needed.




I really hope you like this outfit just as much as me, please comment below with more content you'd like to see on Abbey Hearts as I love hearing you're feedback! Tweet me (all my social media links are in the sidebar). Hopefully this post has given you some outfit inspo heading into the cooler (but fun) months if you're going back to uni like me or fancy something a little different for work etc, I feel like this outfit could work for loads of occasions!

Abbey Hearts ♥

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Hello Lovlies,

So as we all hate to admit the new university term is quickly approaching and it will soon be October and I'll be a second year student, so crazy! Although I am nervous I am more excited, 1 year down two to go and I am enjoying every minute with my fashion promotion family. So because of this I have been feeling spendy on stationary bits recently, lately I can't leave a shopping trip without buying stationary. The addiction is real.

But Im guessing you didn't click on this post for nothing, welcome stationary addicts! A post to show you all the pretty stationary and give you a mild excuse to buy more...

Can we just take a moment to appreciate these beauties! I made a beeline for this collection when I saw it in the biggest and best Sainsbury's in Manchester, yes Sainsbury's! I am loving their stationary right now, including a marble and glitter collection (see further in my haul). The quality is amazing for just a supermarket and the bargain price tag! The A5 notebook was £4 and the pack of A4 wallet folders was £2.50! I love this design, it is so me and I will definitely be heading back to Sainsbury's for more as soon as! I have my eye on a beautiful pencil case and more notebooks, of the same pattern. (prepare to see this all over my insta & snapchat)


I got these cuties from the Works for 99p, they are going to be absolutely brilliant as cute page buddies for marking pages. I cant wait to start using them! With sticky backs, and great to write on.


Sadly these are the only ones I could find, but definitely check out your nearest the works shop! Similar here, so so cute!

I also picked up some of the hyped about stationary from Poundworld (not to get confused with the other pound shops) I could only pick up these 2 files as that is all my nearest shop had however I will defiantly keep an eye out for more of this 'premium collection' as the quality for £1 each is amazing!


The 'premium collection' contains folders, notebooks and diaries etc and I have to say I am a little obsessed with the marble one. Its just so pretty! Again for the price you can't really go wrong, these folders will be perfect for the different classes I have at uni and also perfect when handing in essays and projects, just to seem that little bit e x t r a.



Keeping with the ever so pretty marble theme, I picked this notebook up at Primark for £2.50. It was practically calling my name! The marble screamed to me and also the rose gold/copper hardware, on the spine and embossed "notes" on the front of the pad. The paper quality actually isn't bad for the price either, If I can remember they had more marble stationary items in the collection...but I had to draw the line somewhere. I also prefer to stick with A5 notebooks at uni, they can easily fit in your bag and not be heavy! Find it online here.

However I then saw these in Sainsbury's...


Pretty marble and rose gold bulldog (binder clips) for £2!!! Bargain! As I used these a lot in my first year of uni, I thought it would be nice to get some prettier ones instead of just the bogstandard black and silver ones. Think how good these would look binding together a look book or essay...gorgeous! Can you also tell I was sticking with a theme.

Also from Sainsbury's I was clearly feeling a little more jazzy than usual the day I bought this but I still love it (I am really loving Sainsbury's right now).


I must say sainsbury's is my go to for stationary right now, everything is such great quality and really cheap prices. Again I got this in the A5 size (however available in A4 too) because you don't want to weigh your bag down when you can be in all day, sometimes 9am till 5pm and also carrying a MacBook - can get tricky! With all good quality notebooks they have a little folder flap on the inside at the back which I find super helpful as I always have little sheets lying around from lectures and things. And at £5 it really isn't a bad price.

I then happened to accidentally stumble upon Tk Maxx and just had to get myself some more stationary, obviously.





So I picked up this notebook by the brand Fringe, which sadly I cant find anywhere online but defiantly head to Tk Maxx asap! They also had loads of different designs by this brand and the quality is insane, definitely worth more than £5.99. Also how cute is this pattern! It reminded me of those black and white american style notebooks, especially with the little slot for your name on the front. Above shows the lovely attention to detail inside this A5 notebook with a space for the date which is beyond helpful! I am constantly flicking back through my notes to find the date and this will make it so much clearer for me.

I really hope you have enjoyed this little back to uni stationary haul, please comment below or on twitter more pretty stationary I can buy I'd love you're suggestions and feedback! I hope this has been helpful for any of you going back to uni or just starting this September, keep an eye out on Abbey Hearts as I continue the back to uni series with outfit ideas, clothing hauls and uni hacks.

Abbey Hearts ♥

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Hello lovlies,

Talking all things hair care on Abbey Hearts today, giving you the full low down on my hair care routine, what I use in the shower and my favourite heat styling products that will get you through the summer humidity/frizz.



Most products I will be talking about in this blog post are on the affordable end of the spectrum, apart from 1. If you have any hair product recommendations please don't hesitate to tell me, either in the comments below or through my social media (links to all in sidebar).

First up has to be my beloved shampoo and conditioner, the shampoo I have repurchased more than twice now! Its the Herbal Essences Dazzling Shine Shampoo you can't miss it with the brightest green bottle and the sweetest apple scent. This shampoo feels almost light when I'm using it, not at all harsh and abrasive but natural and cleansing - just what it says on the bottle. And as it says on the tin honestly leaves my hair with a dazzling shine, and the sweet scent lingering for hours. Just to let you in on my hair type, this is a shampoo for normal hair which Im not sure I have but love none the less. As my hair is very long it can often get greasy, I also have ombre/balayage hair which means I have blonde tones running through the mid to the ends therefore the ends can get quite dry but this shampoo and conditioner combo has me sorted.


The conditioner I use is the Mark Hill XL Volume Amplifying Conditioner containing marine collagen, claiming "Collagen fillers for hair! Add strength body and bounce, leaving hair thicker and fuller!". This conditioner appealed to me as I haven't really seen anything similar to it on the hair market as of yet, and I definitely want my hair containing more volume and bounce! who doesn't right! Again lovely and sweet smelling of lemons - if at all a little sickly. I use this on the mid lengths to the ends of my hair as not to add grease to my roots, this leaves my hair feeling instantly smooth, shiny, conditioned, hydrated and most of all silky. You can feel the silkiness straight away!


After I have shampoo'd and conditioned my locks I then move on to styling for the days ahead, before I blow-dry my hair I always make sure to use a heat styling spray to protect it as it really makes a difference. For this I use the TRESemme Protect Heat Defence Styling Spray and I find it one of the best on the market, as I have tried other higher priced brands in the past. TRESemme really does its job here, protecting my locks from UV damage and heat damage from the use of styling tools and hair dryers. Definitely add this product to your routine, again the sweet luxurious smell lingering for hours, my boyfriend agrees!


After I protect my hair I am all ready for blowdrying, using my trusty babyliss hairdryer - so old but it does the job haha. Then on to my favourite part of my whole hair care routine straightening! I would definitely say I straighten my hair more than I wave/curl although I do love my hair curled, straightening is just a whole lot easier day to day. If someone could also direct me to the best tutorial to curl hair with straighteners then please send it my way!




To straighten I use my beloved Copper Luxe V Gold GHD Styler I just can't get enough of these! I received them for Christmas and I have honestly been using them every week since, they come everywhere with me including on holiday. These honestly changed the way I straighten my hair as they are so much better, so revolutionary. They include smart technology meaning you switch them on and go, no need for heat settings as the ceramic plates tender to your specific hair needs. You and me would be different, how cleaver is that. Also how gorgeous are they?! My mum did good with this gorgeous copper colour! So instagrammable!  Also so lightweight and luxurious.

Please let me know your thoughts with this post! And send me your hair essentials, always looking for new recommendations to buy! Don't forget to comment below with content you would like to see here on Abbey Hearts and your feedback, I always love and read it! All social media links are in the sidebar so feel free to follow me :) More new and exciting content coming soon!

Abbey Hearts ♥

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Hello lovlies,

So as of recently I have been travelling quite a bit, in the uk and abroad. Helping me with this has been my trusty and ever so beautiful Ted Baker wash bag, look at it...just stunning. The perfect size for all my toiletries, although a funny shaped wash bag it can fit a lot in so do not be deceived! Adds a little bit of luxury to daily life.



It is beautiful in every way, the rose gold/coppery toned hardware really adds to the Ted Baker themed branding - looking more into their collections of handbags, pencil cases etc. Ted Baker your branding is on point. The actual design on the wash bag seems to be of diamonds/crystals in a beautiful wash of turquoise and mint shades. Keeping to the gem theme with the added gem accessory on the zip, oh its the little things in life!



The beautiful turquoise and mint shades on this wash bag just scream spring/summer to me, I just cannot get enough of it, and it pictures perfectly. Also if you want a lot of compliments, this is the wash bag for you girl. Also the beautiful pastel pink fabric on the inside of the wash bag, I would estimate this getting a little dirty through wear, tear and use but mine hasn't as of yet.


This beautiful specimen was given to me as a gift a few Christmas ago, but is still available to purchase here. Bare in mind this wash bag also comes with some amazingly scented ted baker beauty/body products. Ted Baker is available at Boots all year round with collections containing beautiful prints and some really lovely products. Adding that touch of luxury to everyday life!

Hope you enjoyed my latest post, don't forget to check out my social media (links in the sidebar) and comment with any thoughts & suggestions. I always love to hear your feedback!

Abbey Hearts ♥

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Hello lovlies,

So today I thought i'd carry on with my summer post vibes, with my summer hearts of the week! I love posts like this, including a bit of everything - beauty & fashion, I hope you enjoy these little insight posts too.


Fashion: Secondly I've been major shoe loving over these blush pink beauty's, can you believe they're from Primark?! £20 honestly well spent, and one of the best sprint/summer shopping trips - heels always make everything better! and they're PINKKKKK! Im quite small at 5t 4" so heels are a must, they are also super cute with any summer outfit, and beyond comfortable. The inside labels are also rose gold...♥.



So pretty! As they are from Primark Im so sorry but I obviously cannot include a direct link to buy these shoes online, as they are only available in Primark stores (cry). So definitely head down to your nearest and dearest Primarni and scout these bad boys out!


Beauty: Lets talk summer beauty, my essentials for this week! My perfect little travel size Soap & Glory Righteous Body Butter, that honestly goes everywhere with me lately. As I have just recently returned from the beautiful island of Kefalonia and caught a little tan, my skin has been on the very dry side...this has been my saviour! So so so hydrating, and the gorgeous original S&G scent, just divine.


Let's be honest Zoella Beauty never fails, I picked up all  Zoe's scents just before Christmas and I have to say Blissful Mistful has to be my favourite and will always bring back tranquil, lovely memories from Kefalonia. All the others are great too, the mists last quite a while on my body and clothes - my boyfriend loves the smell on me, so that has to be a good sign! Also all perfect for summer, travel size so perfect for handbags and planes! Go give them a spritz in boots, you wont be disappointed!


What more can be said about Kylie Cosmetics but all good things, we all know about the hype but I was weak and caved in to Maliboo and Posie K. I have to say a little drying but that is to be expected I suppose...nothing a little tin of rosy vaseline can't fix!

I hope you enjoyed this post! As a new blogger I hope all the content I am providing is what my readers and followers want, so please let me know if not? Also if you have any post suggestions/posts you would like me to write please let me know in the comments or through my social media! I love feedback. (All social media links can be found in the sidebar)

Abbey Hearts ♥

Hello Lovlies,

So today the sun is really shining here in England! Everything is beautiful, and every body is happy, what more could you want! We started the day with a lovely country pub lunch, and we are still absolutely stuffed! I was treated after the trauma of having my ears pierced (lol I know I should have had this done many moons ago, but Im happy with them).  So why not carry on the Summer blog post vibe with a summer nails post!

I am L O V I N G  the candy pinks for summer! Always, and you can't really go wrong with the Revlon Formulas so these 2 colours went straight into my basket at the store.




  I added two new shades to my collection today, I could not stop staring at them...just look! These shades are just gorgeous and perfect for those hot summer months (eagerly awaiting them to wear cute summer clothes). I picked up these two Revlon polishes in the shades; Vivacious & Flirt. Also similar to the polish I am wearing, can we just tell I'm obsessed with these colours - the bubblegum polish I'm wearing is by Seventeen.




I am aware that these polishes look similar in many ways, however once swatched and on my nails, they will both look effortlessly unique. Also a cute way to add a different polish thats similar to your ring finger, for a different look perhaps?


When the post is always about that floral background...


Shop the post below...

Revlon Vivacious 
Revlon Flirt 

I picked mine up at my closest Original Factory Shop for a bargain, check it out for more discounts on amazing brands!

The Original Factory Shop 

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Abbey Hearts ♥

Hello Lovlies,

So as Im back on the blogging and mostly new to this I thought I would give you a few pointers on what to expect over here on Abbey Hearts. First up this blog is British born, so expect the classic witty humour us english have. Abbey Hearts is all about; beauty, fashion, lifestyle and travel, however beauty and fashion will be predominant and of course many pretty photos! My background is in fashion/fashion design and I am currently studying International Fashion Promotion at university, and after the summer I will be heading back into my 2nd year. Blogging is my hobby and hopefully one day Abbey Hearts will become successful so perhaps this could be more than a hobby, I would love this is my full time job - as I know many other bloggers would too! The D R E A M

If you have any questions/queries/thoughts & blog post ideas please don't hesitate to contact me through my social media (all linked in the right sidebar) or in the comments below as I always read them!

Please let me know, and I would love to get in touch with other bloggers similar to myself!


Thank you, and hope to see you again here soon for my next post...
Abbey Hearts ♥

Hello Lovlies,

So after just getting home from a little lingerie shopping spree, I thought I would share with you my recent purchases. Can you believe this beautiful lingerie set only cost £15 altogether, I just had to have it! Shop the set below!


I cannot get enough of the beautiful details on this set (bought separately) the little bow details, the rose gold hardware for extra femininity and the luxurious lace throughout. The almost watercolour floral pattern is what first attracted me, so why not buy the set?


Im sure this set would also look brilliantly pretty on every skin tone, I bought the bra in a size 32DD and it fit me perfectly. I usually have trouble finding bras that fit me well (they should do half sizes) but this fit couldn't be better! Also for a DD bra it is not 'ugly' as such, no thicker straps for extra support and the style of the bra is stunning. A plunge bra in various sizes plus DD+ is often hard to find. After trying this bra on it really does do exactly what it says on the tin, the soft touch cups/fabric really are super soft! Which again sold it to me! The bra and knickers feel almost silky, very luxurious for the price tag. I can't wait to wear this and feel beautiful!

Again the beautiful rose gold hardware details, by F&F at Tesco

The cups are also very smooth, which means they can be worn under many items of clothing.

Just B E A U T I F U L

This set was only £15 altogether, to which you can still buy online and in store as part of the F&F signature collection. The bra was also available as a deal, 2 signature collection bras for £16! Such a bargain when they are such good quality! I will definitely be purchasing more of these pretty new sets, as they had some lovely prints including this one, so shop the set...

F&F at Tesco Plunge Bra £10

F&F at Tesco Matching Knickers £5

Definitely check out your closest F&F at Tesco, I highly recommend it!

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Abbey Hearts  ♥