How to have cruelty free makeup ...
The eyes are the home windows to the soul and framing them with suitable eyelashes really complements all and sundry’s splendor. however that doesn’t mean minks and different animals ought to go through for it. So before we talk about cruelty free makeup, you’ll sense all the higher knowing that you may purchase fantastic cruelty unfastened eyelashes that appearance just as flattering as mink eyelashes. understanding that your purchase of faux lashes wasn’t involved in the killing of an innocent animal is even better.
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A Fond Farewell…


So, I have decided that for now – which is an unknown amount of time – I won’t be blogging here on Yours Truly.
I will continue my instagram (yeah…Like I could just give that up!) and any news I have regarding my future creative endeavours will be shared there and through my twitter.
And now the hardest bit to write – because I want you all to know how utterly sincere I am when I say this!
I just want to genuinely thank everyone who stopped by, read, or has enjoyed Yours Truly. Your comments and emails have always been a complete joy to me. I loved hearing your thoughts and encouragements. It was a pleasure meeting people in the street who knew me through my blog. I loved your appreciation for my style-experiments (some of which I wish there wasn’t photographic evidence for!)
I also want to thank all the people who have helped with the blog over the years – patiently taking photos of me in front of grotty walls, and understanding my ‘necessity’ to document every…last…thing…!
You guys are gonna be the bit about blogging that I miss the most, so I hope that wherever my next creative venture takes me, you guys come along for the ride.
Be happy, be healthy and wear whatever makes you feel good.
Love Kerry x
Ps. It’s not you, it’s me 😉
>> By the way, let’s visit my friend’s new blog about car seat & stroller combo for baby. Thank you!
The City Jungle…
Whenever the sun came out last year on the days when I wasn’t working, you could more than likely find me on the beach, or in the Pavilion gardens. Enjoying a picnic, the company of friends or a good book. Enjoying your picnic with folding picnic table!
It became a bit of an automatic response. Sun in the sky? Let’s head to the beach!
Now of course I’m not complaining, and obviously I will still venture to the beach this summer. Only, I want to explore more of this beautiful city too. There are so many gorgeous parks that are perfect for sunny day lazing!



I think the lighter shade lifts my complexion, and stops me feeling so washed out, which is always nice!

Sunshine On A Rainy Day…
Lately life has felt like a bit of a juggling act. Two jobs,(one of which is full time) trying to run this blog and all the different components that come with it (hello twitter!) as well as having another website in the pipeline, and a collaboration with my friend Emily, creating a capsule collection!
I sometimes feel I bite off more than I can chew. But before you think I’m complaining – I love all of the things that keep me busy!

Fortunately their English was pretty good, though apparently my attempts at Thai were laughable!

I also really enjoy my other job, working at Riddle & Finns. Sure, serving fish might not be particularly glamorous – but they are really accommodating with my teaching hours, the food is incredible and my colleagues are like family.
Whenever I feel a bit at odds with being a 27 year old waitress, I try to remind myself of all the great skills it provides.
The money is reliable and good, I have time to pursue other interests – and it keeps me really fit, so no need for a gym membership!

By looking at the positive attributes and focusing more on them, you begin to realise that there is value in even the most arduous tasks.
Plus, it makes you enjoy your free time all the more when you’ve been working flat out!


The beautiful blouse I’m wearing was inspired by the wonderful Dulcie of Human Sea. She recently wore hers to Brighton and I completely fell in love with it! Fortunately it was still available in my size in the Asos sale! Thanks for tip off Dulcie!
My sunglasses are new too! After nearly four years of the same shades, I went crazy and bought two new pairs. Madness eh?
These beauts were from Urban Outfitters.

I had a pair a couple of years ago (which I stupidly sold on eBay) and I’d forgotten how comfortable they are!
This pair are from Topshop, they’re so easy to wear, and even make me look a bit curvier than I actually am, which is pretty cool!I rolled up my cuffs (v.flattering for the petite amongst us!) and teamed them with a pair of battered sneakers and some beautiful ‘Golden Rod’ blooms I bought from a local florist.




Thanks for enduring my waffling, and sporadic posting! I’ll try and get back on here sooner next time!
Love Yours Truly, x
Ps. The hair will go back to pink! It faded out to blonde and I quite liked it (and not having to dye my hair every two seconds!)
How To Make : Gorgeous Guacamole!
Until now! I’ve decided to start working on some recipe posts every now and then, starting with this incredibly easy and great tasting guacamole – perfect to accompany a mexican dinner, or just with a bowl of tortilla chips…

You will need – A ripe avocado|Smoked paprika|Half a lime|Salt & Pepper|Beef tomato|Chilli hot sauce|




Also squeeze as much as juice from the half lime as humanly possible!
If you like coriander you could add some chopped leaves at this point. Personally I’m not so keen so it’s left out of my recipe!



Besides after a taste test at the end you can always add more…




I like to sprinkle a little more paprika on top for presentation, but this is optional.


And luckily for me, Sam is around to photograph them! Thank you Sam! (He was rewarded with guacamole!)
Love Yours Truly, x
Liberty Love…
Gone are the days of my ‘sensible office job’ which required early awakening, and to be honest, I rarely crawl home in the wee hours anymore either.




The print geek in me was practically frothing at the mouth as we talked through his creative restraints with regards to Liberty’s heritage.






I’m going to work on a scarf-styling post inspired by the wonderful creations Liberty showed us. I can’t wait to show you how simple they all are!
Thank you so much to Liberty for inviting me, and what a delight it was to meet Kristabel and Camilla (and have a cheeky lunch with Dulcie who is lucky enough to work there!)
Also please check reviews on outdoor cat shelter on my friend’s blog.
Love Yours Truly, x
Style Stories…










Good Hair Days…





Spring Time Pastels…





Happy Spring-time everyone! Sunnier days are ahead!
Love Yours Truly, x
The World Is Quiet Here…

Sam and I went exploring one rainy afternoon in the middle of the week – so it was pretty much deserted!
Despite the nasty fluorescent lighting we decided to go ahead and photograph alongside the incredible taxidermy cases…



Talking ‘Bout My Generation…





A cheeky little portrait shot…


Grunge & Sparkle…

Beating January Blues!






Welcome To 2014!





Life Is What Happens While You’re Busy Making Other Plans…
Remember how I said in my last post that I had a whole heap of blog photos on my desktop, that for one reason or another I wasn’t going to post?
Well this set were included in that pile!
I’d been working flat out, and so when these photos were taken by Josh on my day off, all I could see was how tired I looked!
But after your encouraging, sweet comments on the post below, I decided to go for it!
I would describe this outfit as ‘lazy 60’s!’ a good nod to the decade I adore – but with very little effort!
The black high-neck jumper was a Primark find and the houndstooth skirt from Beyond Retro.
These adorable dolly shoes are amongst my favourites – originally from Office, I found a pair for a snip of the price on eBay!
The vintage cream vanity case was also found on eBay.
And to complete the look, bright orange-red lips in the form of ‘So Chaud’ by MAC. It’s quickly becoming my signature colour!
I’ve been such a busy bee lately! The weeks leading up to Christmas were mad, but so fulfilling!
I have recently had the pleasure (and it really is a pleasure!) of tutoring withThe Fashion School in Brighton.
Set up by one of my former University tutors Caroline Gration, The Fashion School helps girls (though boys are welcome, I’ve yet to teach one!) of all ages learn how to pattern cut, sew, and develop their creative talents.
Here I am with some of the girls from a 3-day Christmas Party Wear workshop we did, they made everything they’re wearing!
They were such a delight! Boundlessly enthusiastic and creative, with such cheeky little personalities!
Caroline (back left) and I had so much fun helping them turn rolls of fabric into party dresses, leggings, onesies and pinafores!
It’s been a huge learning curve for me and I’m really looking forward to continuing into the new year.
Also in December, a relative of Josh’s got married in a beautiful ceremony, giving us all a great excuse to dress up and dance the night away!
Joshua and I also celebrated three years together this month.
I can’t believe how time has flown by, and how we’ve managed to adore and endureeach other throughout!
As a little anniversary gift, Joshua surprised me with this beautiful Wolf & Moonnecklace – one that I have lusted after for ages! Expect to see it on the blog again very soon…
And as if that wasn’t enough – Christmas too!
I went back home, and had a lovely time with both mine and Joshua’s families.
Below are some of my festive instagram moments – including my beautiful gift of a Cambridge Satchel Company bag, and the game of Monopoly we played on Christmas eve with friends…That I won! Whey!
I’m so excited for 2014 and all the possibilities that lie ahead! I look forward to sharing it all with you.
Happy New Year!
Love Yours Truly, x
On Learning To Let Go…





Love Yours Truly, x
The Last of the Golden Sun…





Practically Perfect In Every Way…









1. The green velvet dress worn by Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With The Wind, when she is visiting Rhett Butler in Jail. I went to the V&As Hollywood Costume exhibition with Kelly-Marie of ‘A Harem of Peacocks’…and it was AMAZING. Seriously, no words for how good! Unfortunately photography wasn’t permitted within the exhibit so this was a very sneaky little snap!
2. Brighton sea on a stormy afternoon!
3. I recently watched this film, ‘The Beginners’ and really enjoyed it – far more than I anticipated I would!
4. A new glitter-fest nail polish by Models One!
5. Joshua and his recent delivery from a local farm…(I’m definitely going to steal this idea)
6. A Brighton busker who must have gone to extraordinary efforts to get his instrument where it was!
7. Beautiful ceramic jewellery from a boutique on Bond Street, Brighton.
8. A recent eBay find, I love this little Brownie doll!
9. One of the most inspiring fashion books ever…..!
I have a few exciting projects to show you within the coming weeks, and a couple of lovely new finds too!
Thanks for being patient with my sporadic posts – we still haven’t got internet at our flat (boo!)
Hope you’re all very well,
Love Yours Truly, x
On Happiness…
It is often mused in literature and cinema, that to achieve happiness in life, you must take notice of the little things that surround you. That somewhere within the seemingly never-ending mundane routines that we endure, we can discover fleeting glimmers of joy. I whole-heartedly embrace this ideology, though admittedly it can be difficult to maintain on a daily basis.
However I like to think of myself as a glass-half-full kind of girl, and living in this beautiful city on the English coast certainly makes it easy to discover magic in the monotony. A few weeks ago marked my first year anniversary of living in Brighton, though what with my comings-and-goings over the last three years it certainly feels like longer!
I am still completely in love with this place. I adore seeing the sea (almost) every day, and discovering how many varied and beautiful blue and green hues the waves can turn. I love the people, the sense of community, the food (markets, cafes, restaurants…I have a serious love affair with grub!) and the fact that there is nearly always something to see, or hear or experience.
Which leads me very nicely into an afternoon walk Joshua and I took a week or so ago…







I didn’t think too much of it afterwards, until…


Too Much Too Young…









Brick Lane






So with my event looming this week, I still haven’t a clue what to wear, but I’m optimistic!
I know I’ll hash together something out of golden oldies in my wardrobe, and then probably feel ten times more confident and comfortable than had I been wearing something new.
Well that’s what I’m telling myself anyway!
I look forward to sharing the results with you!
Love Yours Truly, x