set me up.

VICHY DERMABLEND FIXING POWDER, £14.30 FROM BOOTS.

I recently splurged on some Vichy Dermablend setting powder. I use their corrective foundation, but I find that after a few hours it's somehow disappeared from my face. I have quite oily skin, and the powder I was previously using (17 Shine Control Pressed Powder) was doing nothing to help!

After you've applied your foundation and/or concealer, you use the little pad supplied to pat it onto your face, wait two minutes and brush any excess off with a nice soft brush (not included), then you can apply any blusher/bronzer etc. The powder is white, and when on your skin just blends in and you can barely notice it.

This has really made a difference to my make up, and I think I'm going to use a lot less foundation as I don't have to re-apply halfway through the day. On my skin, it doesn't last the 16 hours that it claims, but it probably lasts about 8 hours which is great. I do need an occasional light powder touch up on my T zone though, but it's nothing like the face shine I used to suffer from!

This gets a massssssive thumbs up from me! Now, get ready for a big photo of my face...!

good morning.

• YUMMY! •

I'm not very good at consistantly having breakfast, so to help myself out, I made some granola! It's really easy peasy, and so yum! And you can have it with whatever fruits, seeds and/or nuts you fancy!

Ingredients:
200g oats
60g seeds/nuts (I used bashed up walnuts)
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100g honey
60g dried fruit (I used chopped up dried apricots)

Method:
• Preheat oven to 150ºc.
• Mix the oats and seeds/nuts in a bowl.
• Put the oil in a cup or small bowl, mix in the vanilla and honey.
• Add this to the dry ingredients, and mix well.
• Spread over a non stick baking tray and bake for 15 minutes.
• Mix in the dried fruit and return to oven for 10 minutes.
• Leave to cool before putting in a storage jar.

Perfect with yoghurt and fresh fruit! I particularly like it with grated apple. Happy breakfasting!

records to annoy your boyfriend with.

• 99P EACH FROM BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION •

bristol fashion week.

• COAT & BAG : CHARITY SHOPS • BIRDFOOT BROOCH : TOTNES MARKET • TEE : PRIMARK • GOLD BROOCH : FRASSY • TROUSERS : NEWLOOK • BELT & SHOES : PRIMARK •

Well... this is what I WAS going be wearing today to the Bristol Fashion Week Live Blogging Event, but first I had a change of heart when I saw the weather forecast of sun and warmth, and then I was up all night coughing so I don't really feel well enough to go. Oh well :( here's an outfit!

It'll be a fun event today, and would've been good to catch up with other bloggers! I haven't seen anyone since before Christmas so I'm gutted I'm missing out.

You can keep up with what's going on by searching for #bristolfashionweek or #bfw, or by following @mallcribbs on Twitter, and there should be a live video feed here! I'll have to enjoy the event from my laptop!

Here are some outfit detail photos...

PS. Don't forget about my blog sale! :)

little home.

Super talented Rob Hodgson has got 25% off everything in his Etsy shop at the moment, as he's galaventing off to France with his pretty lady (who is also having a sale over at her lovely little Etsy) very soon.

I suggest you take advantage of this offer, as his prints are wonderful. I'm so glad I did :) I just need to find a little frame and a new home for it on one of my many walls... looks like I will be finally meeting the man himself, too!

I seem to be hiding my face behind things a lot lately...

show off.

Hello! As the photo above suggests, I am now open to having your cute little adverts on my blog! They won't really be there on that piece of paper though, that's a lie. They'll be over there ->

I'll be offering three different packages (small ad, large ad, and a blog post feature or giveaway) Advertising begins on the 1st of each month, starting in April, and payment is required at least one day beforehand.

More info and statistics and stuff can be found here!

If you feel your blog or company would benefit from advertising on Being Little, please email me at beinglittle@hotmail.co.uk for rates and negotiation. If you wish to purchase advertising space for more than one month, I'd be happy to cut a deal with you!

Please remember, I am only happy to advertise your blog or company if I think it fits in with the feel of my blog.

keep me in check.

• CAT BADGE : GIFT • TIE : RIBBON/HABERDASHERY • SHIRT : UNIQLO • BELT & TIGHTS : PRIMARK • SKIRT : ZARA •

Pretty sure this skirt sneaks its way into most of my outfit posts during the autumn and winter.. I just can't help it, it's such a good skirt!

I bought this shirt from Uniqlo last week, thinking it would be a good piece to take me into Spring/Summer. It's a really lovely lightweight cotton, and I can see myself wearing it with my yellow shorts when warmer weather graces us!

I used a piece of ribbon to tie the whole outfit together, and secured it with a cat badge that I think my brother gave to me ages ago!

Should be off up to Cheltenham this afternoon to stay with Elliott for a few days, but I'm feeling so poorly I might leave it until tomorrow.. I'll be heading down to Bristol on Friday for the Bristol Fashion Week Live Blogging Event too! Can't wait :)

BLOG SALE!

SOME OF THESE ITEMS ARE ROLLED OVER FROM THE LAST BLOG SALE, BUT THERE'S LOTS MORE NEW STUFF! Scroll down to seeeeeeee :)



Used once Pat Says Now laptop sleeve, 16-17". Too big for my laptop. Still in original packaging and perfect condition. Bought for around £25-30.
£15.


Lazy Oaf rollerskates t-shirt, this design is discontinued.
Size L (about a 10-12) £7.


NEVER WORN super cute Floozy vest, with bow and cherry charm
Size 12, £4.


NEVER WORN (apart from trying on) Topshop Petite heart print body, poppers at the crotch for easy weeing.
Size 10 (comes up quite a small 10), £5.

SOLD.


NEVER WORN still with tags! F&F blouse
Size 10, £5.


Motel jumper RIDICULOUSLY soft and comfy! It feels like you're wearing pyjamas! 3/4 sleeves.
Size S (10-12) £8.


VINTAGE waffle sweater with cute bird print.
Size XS/8, £4.


Worn once, really cute tea dress from H&M. Selling it because my boobs don't really fit in it and the buttons gape....not a good look.
Size 10, £8


This dress reminds me of little house on the prairie. Looks cute with the buttons undone as well.
Size 8, £8.



Super dooper pretty pale pink dress from River Island. Only worn once to a wedding. Sad to see it go but I never wear it :( button fastening at the back of the dress. Also has a zip down one side.
Size 10, £15.


WAREHOUSE circle skirt dress with unusual neckline & pleating. Only worn a couple of times.
Size 10-12, £16.

SOLD


60s style shift dress. Only tried on once and worn here.
Still with tags! Never worn this outside. I find it's a bit too long on me, and now a little too big too.
Size 10, £12.


Grey marl bodycon skirt.
Label reads size 8, more of a size 10. £2.


Topshop high waisted shorts from the summer 2011.
Size 10, £10.

SOLD.


Super fun sequinned leopard print leggings/trousers.
Size S/M (about a 10) £10.


NEVER WORN H&M high waisted jeans. Button and zip fastening on the side.
Label reads size 10, but more of a size 8. £7.


Primark parka, barely worn as it's too small to do up on me! (Damn these boobs) cute tartan lining. Feels like you're wearing a duvet! So cosy.
Size 8, £6.

RESERVED.


Brown and black dogtooth belt. Would probably fit a size 8-10.
£1.


Primark teal brogues. Only worn ONCE. They are too big for me, impulse buy!
Size 4, £3.

SOLD.



Vintage style black shoe boot with silver edging and ribbon laces. Heel is about 2.5 inches.
Size 3, £6.

SOLD.

Please email me (don't comment here!) at beinglittle@hotmail.co.uk if you'd like to purchase an item of clothing, stating the item(s) in the email subject line.

Postage will be £2-3 depending on how heavy the item(s) are, and we can discuss it via email. Shipping to the UK only I'm afraid.

PAYPAL ONLY PLEASE! I will send your item once payment has been made.

Please bear in mind that these are also for sale on my facebook, and I'll be selling them on a first come first served basis!!

All items left unsold from the first and second blog sales have been moved here so that everything for sale is in one place!

There are also some new vintage items up in the Being Little Shop!

summer blues.

There are a few little kittens for sale in the Being Little Shop (there are more on their merry way) and lots of summery blue vintage and one-off items for you to buy! GO GO GO!

Also, keep your eyes peeled for a blog sale later today!