Hair lusts: March 2016

I'm sitting on a bus on the way to Berlin after an amazing adventure in Poland, visiting my partners dear friend Jan. We have had such a great trip going to as many vegetarian & vegan cafes as possible, the quality here is so good! .. but that's for another post.

But anyway, HAIR.

Despite having probably the most colourful hair in Poland (I doubt this, but i've only seen one girl with pink hair ..), I can't wait to get home & spruce up my locks.
I don't dye my hair that often and love when they wash out to a pastel hue ... which also means I haven't had BRIGHT BRIGHT hair in ages.

Time to get inspired.

My hair is kind of long at the minute & I would love to give it the chop.

The bluntness of this is gorgeous + the colour combo <3

I've more or less had all of these colours over the past few years in different variations.

The plait, the messy do and multiple colours. 

Love it!

I imagine this requires a bit more prep than usual, it's so dreamy though! 

And wondering what it would look like down?

                                          Need to invest a bit of time in to cute hairstyles.

Peach & pink hair is so pretty but quite hard to maintain.

I do love it though, super feminine & perfect with a red lip. 

Definitely need to be brave and try this again. 

After trying out a Pravana chromo silk vivid demi-permanent dye in neon green i'm in love with greeny/ yellowy hair; it's just so different to what's popular at the minute. 

Anyone found a brand that works & is easier to get a hold of?

Most of the time I use Directions as they are super easy to find and if you treat your hair right they can last a while. Would love to know what you use though?

Or any awesome colour combos you have came up with by mixing colours?

For my favourite do's follow my Pinterest board Mermaid locks & Makeup 

Drama xo

Start the derby season on the right .. skate.

Dave McAleavy @ boutday.com

I have had a much needed rest in December from both skating and training in general which makes me feel rubbish but also awesome and ready to go in equal measures! It's only when you have a little bit of time away that you realise you are very much still in love with the sport and want to be the best you can be for your team and for yourself.

There is a lot of exciting challenges planned for this coming season for Newcastle Roller Girls and I can't wait to see what the coaches have in store to get us stronger & more competitive in the coming year.



So firstly I am soooo excited to get stuck in to training and see the first few months as finding my feet again...

- realising that I can actually skate then assessing where I'm at skill wise.

Whilst we did really well last season it is far too easy to become complacent with your current skills... everyone is working just as hard if not harder as you to develop existing and new skills so there is no room for sticking to a certain technique. There is always room for improvement!
So assess your skills & bloody get grafting on them!

If they can do it....so can I!!

Wait for it ... a lovely cliche is on it's way...

Secondly: getting back on track with healthier eating, eating to suit your bodies needs whilst training and occasionally taking a step back from those bingey nights on the pints (YES Steve is being restrained) it's January after all ;).

Some times it just takes a bit of foody inspiration to get you back on track, we all get in to a lull from time to time & indulge in beige food (why was beige food even invented!!!).

Whilst not everything on Pinterest is 100% reliable ... all of those food fails speak for themselves, it is awesome for refreshing VEGAN ideas! I have created a board here & hope to fill it with some beautiful vegan rainbow food. Not just for unicorns.

Food for thought Buddha bowl

Thirdly if you can get together with your league & pump some muscle. I can't emphasize how beneficial it is!!

We have kick started our off-skates group training session at Pro Performance Gym which is a great bonding session whilst pushing prowlers, tyre throwing, rope pulling & .. I've even heard there are monkey bars! yeay! Not to mention some killer tuuuunes to dance to thanks Lee.

After the first session today I am feeling shakey, pumped, scared about how I'm going to feel tomorrow & eager to do it all again in the coming weeks :D

Which also leads on to setting some new season derby goals. Last year  my goals were so unspecific relating to derby that i'm not even sure if I completed them or not. doh!
I find it quite hard to admit to my weaknesses or even to identify them unless it's fall on your face obvious .. but with the aim of improving my game, this year there are so many things I want to work on!

I can't wait to see where I'm at next year.

I'll be writing a post soon about awesome sources of vegan protein to make the most of my training so keep your peepers peeled!

See you on track.

Drama xo 

Being a good crafty lady at Christmas..

Credit: designrulz.com

..or dude.

It's officially off-season for Newcastle Roller Girls, so whilst i'm missing training and my teamies it's time to fill my nights with crafty endeavours in the run up to the festive season.

As every Christmas rolls around it is so apparent that people are moving towards giving the gift of home made produce and gifts, and tbh there is nothing better!!

What may or may not be on your side is time, and as the 24th rolls round you don't want to be sat up until the wee hours of the morning finishing off that Christmas jumper promised to your brother-in-law *true story*. (Sorry Danny)

Don't get caught up in the mental-ness of a commercial Christmas, relax make yourself a hot choccy & get crafting! Here are some personal top tips which I'm sure I'll be able to add a few more to by next year. You live & learn.

1. Time.. time.. time.. time.

This sounds so simple but ever the girl to leave things last minute, I've fallen in to the trap so many times. Give yourself enough time to get your crafty project finished. It's all down to managing your time (which I'm rubbish at) and ultimately choosing a project early if it's going to be a tricky one.
Alternatively if you've left your craftiness a bit late in the season pick something that is quick and easy whilst still giving you that staying in doors hibernation feeling whilst snuggled up to a ball of wool. Mm toasty.

2. Focus on one project!

Okay, I'm a total hypocrite with this one because I constantly have a million things on the go at the same time, but if you've got to have that present done for ol' St Nic arriving it's better off to focus on one thing, finish it & move on to something new. PLUS it feels awesome having the completed project before it goes off to it's lovely new home or makes it on to your mantel piece *it's too good to give away*!

3. DO NOT start anything else before you finish

Refer to point 2... and just keep swimming ..if you are making a million pompoms for a wreath & get bored of wrapping wool constantly and move on to something new, you'll be left with millions of pompoms with no purpose other than taking up every spare space, nook & cranny.
I believe in you!!

4. ENJOY!

Spending precious you-time making gifts for yourself and loved ones should be fun above all. Crafts can be relaxing, enjoyable and rewarding if you choose the right projects for you. Whilst a mermaid tail blanket would be the perfect crocheted gift, if you've never crocheted before it could soon turn in to a nightmare.. and you might not even like crocheting :o
(Just BUY IT. Spend allll your money on it. You need it in your life.)

I've collected a few seasonal crafty projects that are quick & easy to make! 

I LOVE terrariums & succulents & gold! 

These are so pretty, easy to make and would make a luscious gift with a difference.

See how to make one here. 

Really sweet colourful & recycled! What's not to love.

Recycled Christmas decorations are one of a kind and will be cherished for years to come. 

Share your passion for recycling/ saving the planet/ being an eco-warrior with these deccies!

Recycled decorations

Not so crafty... but so pretty I think I need to do a full post on pretty Christmas food!

bonappetit.com

Adorable pom pom cuties! Use up scraps of colourful wool for this pretty fairy garland.

These natural decorations by Fireflies & Mud Pies are so simple to make,

easily customisable & cost next to nothing to make. 

Get little ones involved to make these cute Xmas tree decorations.

This one made me laugh more than anything but EVERYONE loves tea, and it's a fun present. 

10 points for creativity!

Thirsty for Tea 

I've made these before, they are great gifts for bird lovers, the gift that keeps on giving! 

They will also look pretty cute hanging from your bird table. 

For anyone who loves a tipple, this home made flavoured vodka 

looks so Christmassy.

 Leave your sweeties vodka behind this looks yum!

Cranberry & Lime Vodka

There are so many different Christmas crafts to try out this year, pop over to Pinterest for an abundance of inspiration! 

I'm making something special this year but it's a secret. Shhhh!
Let me know what you're making? Post any photos, I would love to see!

Eve xo

Lazy Oaf X Casper Collection: Best Bits

Absolutely gorgeous .. not sure I have the confidence to carry off this though!

When I peeked a snap of Lazy Oaf's new X Casper collection in my mail box, I did a bit of a squee.

They always get the best character endorsements!
After their Looney Tunes collection I did wonder how they could beat it.

I have my eyes on a few pieces from this collection, it's so good!
After watching Casper the other day for the first time in a while i've totally fallen back in love with the little critter. He's adorbs.

YES I need this in my life.

Simple... will be amazing quality.
I want to sneakily try and recreate this as I don't have the spare £35!

Really prettiful & pink= love.

OMG OMG OMG. love

Some more cute cute cute accessories!

For the full range, and YES you need to check it out go to Lazy Oaf.

Happy Spooky Month!

Drama xo