Poppy Coburn

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Lazy Sundays are the best, especially after a hectic week. We're right in the middle of a promotion at work so the tempo feels like it's stepped up a million more paces! So today has been spent not...

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This past two weeks have been one of those weeks where I constantly told myself to update, but I never actually got round to it. I enlisted Fella to tell me I had to blog too, and even that failed!...

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What an exciting, significant week this has been! As we all know, the skeleton found underneath the car park in Leicester has been identified as the remains of Richard III, last Plantagenet King of...

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This is where I found out that the bones found in Leicester Council car park were that of Richard III. Up bright eyed and busy tailed with two different streams running, and Louis to keep me...

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I can't tell you how glad I am to see the back of snow (for now!). I can finally stand upright without toppling over moments later. Not much to report today, I thought I'd keep it short and sweet...

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Snow always seem to have the unfortunate habit of bringing this country to an absolute standstill, doesn't it? I spent the majority of my Friday afternoon waiting for a train home after being...

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Last week the word circulating the news was that the results of the dig to find and identify the remains of Richard III would be forthcoming shortly. I've been keeping an eye out for anything...

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2012 was a good year.. I graduated university with a 2:1 - I was desperate to come out of university with this grade. I felt if I had come out of it with a 2:2 ultimately it would have meant I had...

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A post in which I over abuse the Earlybird filter on Instagram. I've been a busy bee over the last two weeks. My mama and I move out of the flat we've been living in since my parents separated four...

Nov 29, 2012 Like

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Bonjour Cherubs! I am updating again after ANOTHER long period of 0 posts. I'm not very good at the am I? Just a quick outfit post, and update on the direction this blog will be taking.. if anyone...

Oct 24, 2012 Like

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61. Covet #2

Hello!Long time, no see! I am making a return (or at least trying to?) to blogging. You eyes do not deceive you!Currently coveting these gorgeous shoes:Dune: Fenchurch DWhy is it, when Ive been...

Jun 7, 2012 Like

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60. Marvellous Mary, 2:1 and Good Luck

Hello, hello, hello! No outfit post from me today...They say good things come in threes, dont they? Im really starting to believe that. After feeling like I wasnt progressing with my job Ive since...

Nov 27, 2011 Like

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59. "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." - Albert Camus

Bonjour cherubs!Sale launched yesterday, I swear it makes the shop a completely different place. There is an air of madness in the air I tell you! Madness in the form of sale hungry customers with...

Oct 18, 2011 Like

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58. “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” - Anatole France

Its been a long time since I last updated, despite promising myself again and again that I would stop being such a bad blogger and start updating at least once a week, Ive yet to come through with...

Oct 2, 2011 Like

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57. "We turn not older with years, but newer every day." - Emily Dickinson

Bonjour cherubs!I hope I find you all well. It was my birthday on Saturday, and Im finally getting to rest after a whirlwind few days which led me to Birmingham for a joint birthday night out, and...

May 30, 2011 Like

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Explanation and Life Update

CreditMy lack of active blogging lately has been continued due to a nasty little thief stealing my phone, and coming down with a nasty stomach bug. Unfortunately I have no internet at my mothers at...

May 22, 2011 Like

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56. Radio Silence

Hello hello hello!So sorry for my lack of posts. This last month was hectic and I had so much to complete for university before I finish for good. My last shift at Toast is tomorrow, which Im very...

May 7, 2011 Like

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55. Magic Spells and Lace

Hello cherubs!Ive been quite silent in blogosphere recently due to third year turning into an avalanche while I try desperately to avoid falling into a panic and keep up with my deadlines! Im at...

Apr 11, 2011 Like

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54. "No one is going to play Elizabeth Taylor, but Elizabeth Taylor herself."

Elizabeth Rosemund Taylor 1932 - 2011RIPElizabeth Taylor was without a doubt one of the last Hollywood greats. While Im sad to hear she has passed away, Im choosing to focus on the fact that she...

Mar 24, 2011 Like

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53. Sun Dresse and Mulberry

Finally getting to put an outfit post after what feels like a ridiculously long time! This is one of my favourite dresses. Dress: Vintage, Cardigan: M&S, Shoes: PrimarkIts a 1950s sun dress that I...

Mar 14, 2011 Like

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52. Covet

Good evening cherubs!A short and simple post from me this evening, I have a lot of work to be getting on with. I feel that I am coming up to a crossroad in my life and I am quite daunted by the...

Mar 8, 2011 Like

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51. "Butterflies and zebras and moonbeams and fairy tales..Thats all she ever thinks about, riding with the wind." - Jimi Hendrix

My first ever teddy was bought for me by my Papa a day after I was born. He was a zebra, standing tall, proud and furry surrounded by bouquets. He told me that he just knew he had to get the zebra...

Mar 4, 2011 Like

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50. Its a three course meal, and on the menu? Vintage, Vintage, Vintage!

Hello Cherubs!Two Sundays ago I had the pleasure of dropping in to Blind Lemons Vintage Fair when they visited Cheltenham. Ive never been able to attend before due to working every weekend that I...

Mar 1, 2011 Like

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49. Layering

Good Evening,Ive been incredibly busy with university work now. Im almost in the final stretch, as of Tuesday I have two months and two weeks of university left! And one month of that is basically...

Feb 25, 2011 Like

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48. Tapered Love

Good day to you Cherubs!How are you all on this dreary day?I have to say, Frugal February certainly doesnt seem to be happening for me! I went and bought the tapered trousers Im wearing in todays...

Feb 2, 2011 Like

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47. "I knew you would do me good in some way, at some time: I saw it in your eyes when I first beheld you."

Bonsoir Cherubs!I dont know about you, but for the last few days I have found myself getting more and more excited about Spring! I blame the fact that its getting lighter and lighter in the...

Jan 30, 2011 Like

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46. Pleats a la Chloe

Hello cherubs!As I promised in a tweet yesterday, I have some photos to share with you tonight. I can hear you gasp now, photos?! How dare I tease you so!Yet I do not lie.Pictures found at various...

Jan 25, 2011 Like

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45. Chop, chop, chop

I believe I am slightly late jumping on the short hair bandwagon, what with Emma Watson causing a frenzy with her boyish pixie cut. Personally I prefer her hair a bit longer, but the fact that she...

Jan 18, 2011 Like

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44. New Year, New You?

A belated Happy New Year to you all! I noticed I have acquired two new followers; thank you very much for following me!Last week, I started the think about New Years Resolutions, and how they...

Jan 10, 2011 Like

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61. Covet #2

60. Marvellous Mary, 2:1 and Good Luck

59. "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." - Albert Camus

58. “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” - Anatole France

57. "We turn not older with years, but newer every day." - Emily Dickinson

Explanation and Life Update

56. Radio Silence

55. Magic Spells and Lace

54. "No one is going to play Elizabeth Taylor, but Elizabeth Taylor herself."

53. Sun Dresse and Mulberry

52. Covet

51. "Butterflies and zebras and moonbeams and fairy tales..Thats all she ever thinks about, riding with the wind." - Jimi Hendrix

50. Its a three course meal, and on the menu? Vintage, Vintage, Vintage!

49. Layering

48. Tapered Love

47. "I knew you would do me good in some way, at some time: I saw it in your eyes when I first beheld you."

46. Pleats a la Chloe

45. Chop, chop, chop

44. New Year, New You?

43. Twas the night before Christmas..

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