So who are you?
A: A bit of a daydreamer most people tell me. 'I hearts' can be found on the aptly named 'About me' page.
What is your blog about?
A: All things 'Up North' we are a friendly bunch.
Fashion on a budget from the North of England with a special vintage twist. It also includes travel, cooking, reviews, wish lists and lots of other things.
What camera do you use?
A: I'm very lucky in that respect as my husband is a professional camera man...I on the other hand suck at taking pictures. I've tried the best the Cannon's, the Sony's, the Nikons etc etc but I can't use the bloody things and mostly end up taking pictures on my iphone and obviously filtering them till my face looks bearable.
What do you do?
A: I've mainly worked in office and retail positions so far in my young life. I believe I'm a full-time writer, traveler, explorer, girl about town who just writes and wears what she likes.
In my spare time I love cocktail hour, cooking, travel, thrift shopping, writing....
Describe your style?
A: Oh god what do I say to this? It differs depending on my mood eclectic, preppy, 90's wild child. Rock t-shirts and ripped jeans and animal print with lashings of sequins and eyeliner in the evenings. But as I've grown a little older (in age not mind or body..(hopefully) I've realised that tailored and glamorous suit my body shape. A dolly mixtures bag of the MadMen girls.
What beauty products do use swear by?
A: Natures usually best sleep and water work wonders and they are free! The Thrifty Northerner does however swear by Nivea Q10 cream...cheap, cheerful and does the job. Head and Shoulders Thickening treatment is a bloody godsend for my crap thinning hair! And definitely Elemental Herbology products yes these are pricey and go extremely against my thrifty nature but they last a sodding life time so its money well spent. Apart from that spray your hair with the cold setting on your shower after using conditioner bloody torture but its more effective than caffeine and gives your hair a great shine (also a quick tip my granny used to do when she washed my hair, put a little vinegar on it). Love Rosewater and Pears soap too.
Best things to do in the North West, UK?
A: God where do I start well the Lake District is just on your doorstep. I never get tired of going stunning scenery, amazing local produce and some beautiful boutique hotels. For a touch of luxury go and stay at The Samling and have a pint in the Drunken Duck. We also have some amazing coastline too from our Las Vegas of the North, Blackpool (have a glass of champers and fresh oysters at the Oyster Bar underneath one of Europe's largest roller coasters and have a dance in the classic ballroom underneath the famous tower), to the posher and more low key resorts of Lytham St Annes (so so many charity shops round there!) and the world famous Royal Lytham Golf. I'd definitely recommend Chester if you like your cities to look very Roman and not samey samey! (Oh and if you go there Moules a Go Go is definitely a must fresh Mussels from our own coastlines with Pom Frites and a Belgian Beer). Divine.
Liverpool or Manchester?
A: Jesus that's a hard one..if it came down to football teams there'd be no question but in terms of shops, bars, markets, museums each has its own distinct feel, atmosphere and people. I shall do a post with my recommendations for each one with pictures to give any of you coming/reading from around the globe a more comprehensive list of must sees and dos.
Ideal night in?
A: Depends if it's with the guys or the girls. With the guys a crate of beer, pool and a large screen full of sport. With the girls...warm pjs, face packs, comedies, gossip and cocktails.
Ideal night out?
A: Again depends on the company...with the boys dive bars, Belgian/German beers and or pool/bowling then rocking the night out at a good gig or speed quizzing. With the girls swanky hotel bars or swish cocktail joints then dancing till dawn at a club. For intimate nights out with friends or my husband quaint meals out at fab restaurants or fattening up on unlimited nachos and popcorn at the IMAX bar before seeing a flick then a nightcap on the way home. Again though let me clarify when I say plush hotel bars and meals out...for ultimate thrifty offers have a look on local websites for money off vouchers, happy hours and set menus, great quality at half the price.
Favourite Tipple?
A: Bloody hell! I love my beer but it doesn't love my waistline love a good pint of real ale by the fire and have a huge love for strong Belgian ales. I like all wines but with reds something full bodied and smoky, whites have to be dry and crisp and I only drink Rose at home as too ashamed to drink it out in public unless I'm in the South of France. Of course I love Champagne and when it comes to cocktails I love a Martini or an Amaretto Sour.
Favourite thing to do?
A: Traipsing around charity shops, ebaying, dancing, writing, cooking, travel...too many things....
A: A bit of a daydreamer most people tell me. 'I hearts' can be found on the aptly named 'About me' page.
What is your blog about?
A: All things 'Up North' we are a friendly bunch.
Fashion on a budget from the North of England with a special vintage twist. It also includes travel, cooking, reviews, wish lists and lots of other things.
What camera do you use?
A: I'm very lucky in that respect as my husband is a professional camera man...I on the other hand suck at taking pictures. I've tried the best the Cannon's, the Sony's, the Nikons etc etc but I can't use the bloody things and mostly end up taking pictures on my iphone and obviously filtering them till my face looks bearable.
What do you do?
A: I've mainly worked in office and retail positions so far in my young life. I believe I'm a full-time writer, traveler, explorer, girl about town who just writes and wears what she likes.
In my spare time I love cocktail hour, cooking, travel, thrift shopping, writing....
Describe your style?
A: Oh god what do I say to this? It differs depending on my mood eclectic, preppy, 90's wild child. Rock t-shirts and ripped jeans and animal print with lashings of sequins and eyeliner in the evenings. But as I've grown a little older (in age not mind or body..(hopefully) I've realised that tailored and glamorous suit my body shape. A dolly mixtures bag of the MadMen girls.
What beauty products do use swear by?
A: Natures usually best sleep and water work wonders and they are free! The Thrifty Northerner does however swear by Nivea Q10 cream...cheap, cheerful and does the job. Head and Shoulders Thickening treatment is a bloody godsend for my crap thinning hair! And definitely Elemental Herbology products yes these are pricey and go extremely against my thrifty nature but they last a sodding life time so its money well spent. Apart from that spray your hair with the cold setting on your shower after using conditioner bloody torture but its more effective than caffeine and gives your hair a great shine (also a quick tip my granny used to do when she washed my hair, put a little vinegar on it). Love Rosewater and Pears soap too.
Best things to do in the North West, UK?
A: God where do I start well the Lake District is just on your doorstep. I never get tired of going stunning scenery, amazing local produce and some beautiful boutique hotels. For a touch of luxury go and stay at The Samling and have a pint in the Drunken Duck. We also have some amazing coastline too from our Las Vegas of the North, Blackpool (have a glass of champers and fresh oysters at the Oyster Bar underneath one of Europe's largest roller coasters and have a dance in the classic ballroom underneath the famous tower), to the posher and more low key resorts of Lytham St Annes (so so many charity shops round there!) and the world famous Royal Lytham Golf. I'd definitely recommend Chester if you like your cities to look very Roman and not samey samey! (Oh and if you go there Moules a Go Go is definitely a must fresh Mussels from our own coastlines with Pom Frites and a Belgian Beer). Divine.
Liverpool or Manchester?
A: Jesus that's a hard one..if it came down to football teams there'd be no question but in terms of shops, bars, markets, museums each has its own distinct feel, atmosphere and people. I shall do a post with my recommendations for each one with pictures to give any of you coming/reading from around the globe a more comprehensive list of must sees and dos.
Ideal night in?
A: Depends if it's with the guys or the girls. With the guys a crate of beer, pool and a large screen full of sport. With the girls...warm pjs, face packs, comedies, gossip and cocktails.
Ideal night out?
A: Again depends on the company...with the boys dive bars, Belgian/German beers and or pool/bowling then rocking the night out at a good gig or speed quizzing. With the girls swanky hotel bars or swish cocktail joints then dancing till dawn at a club. For intimate nights out with friends or my husband quaint meals out at fab restaurants or fattening up on unlimited nachos and popcorn at the IMAX bar before seeing a flick then a nightcap on the way home. Again though let me clarify when I say plush hotel bars and meals out...for ultimate thrifty offers have a look on local websites for money off vouchers, happy hours and set menus, great quality at half the price.
Favourite Tipple?
A: Bloody hell! I love my beer but it doesn't love my waistline love a good pint of real ale by the fire and have a huge love for strong Belgian ales. I like all wines but with reds something full bodied and smoky, whites have to be dry and crisp and I only drink Rose at home as too ashamed to drink it out in public unless I'm in the South of France. Of course I love Champagne and when it comes to cocktails I love a Martini or an Amaretto Sour.
Favourite thing to do?
A: Traipsing around charity shops, ebaying, dancing, writing, cooking, travel...too many things....
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