Autumn Knits.

I know, it's a bit early for Autumn, but I'm really excited!

I noticed on the poll that so far the favourites are 'Fashion/Beauty' and 'DIY/How-to'.  So, as I promised, I will deliver what you guys want!:D

Okay, so I have a thing for Autumn fashion.  Everything about it is so cosy and the colours are really lovely - kind of like the leaves on the trees!  Of course, these pictures ARE mine, so I didn't steal or take any!

Here are some of my favourite Autumn Knits, enjoy!

This is a burgundy knitted jumper, with a ribbed pattern down the middle and sides, and a cross-over pattern in between those.  The sleeves are rolled up at the bottom, but are still long enough to cover part of your hands, giving a very cute, cosy look.  This would look good with plain black leggings, and some burgundy high-tops/vans, or brown ankle boots.  From New Look - £12.99

This is a cream and burgundy striped crochet-knitted jumper (can you tell that I like burgundy?!).  It's very simple and not detailed.  The sleeves are 3/4 length, which gives it a lighter look and feel.  Pair it with some light blue or lilac jeans and some brown ankle boots and a brown satchel!  From H&M - £12.99

This is a cream knitted cardigan with brown elbow-patches and buttons, a hood and belt.  The sleeves are rolled up at the bottom, and it's very cosy!  I normally like to take the belt off this, or tie it in a bow behind my back.  It's up to you what you do wear with it - it's very versatile!  From H&M - £24.99

I love wearing these - they're warm and stylish!  I wear the blue beanie loosely, so the front sits where my fringe sits and slouches on the back of my head - it looks very laid-back.  The other hat and scarf are aztec-patterened, which I LOVE. I just drape the scarf round my neck, I don't knot it or anything:) Blue hat - H&M - £3.99 Others - a gift (New Look)

Well, I hope you enjoyed this post!  If you did, please let me know.  I want to know if you like this, and if so, I will continue to post things like this!

Reminders - clickity-click what you want to see on this blog with the poll at the side

- ask a question for my 'Ask Nicola' feature!  I've not had any yet!  you can either email me them or comment on the 'Ask Nicola' post:) pretty please??

Finding Me Again Update! 3/2

Sorry there was no post yesterday, I was so busy with school starting and all!

Anyhoo, I have definitely improved from last week!

I have been walking home from school this week, and I've had P.E. twice and I went to my Zumba class today!

It takes me roughly 30 minutes to walk home from school, we do actual physical working in P.E. for 30 minutes, and the Zumba class every Friday is on for 45 minutes!  Ah, I'm so happy with how I've done:D  It's a massive improvement from last week, and I definitely feel a lot more alert and awake!

I've been having a lot more fruit as well, especially smoothies... mmm...

I would recommend doing exercises first thing in the morning, it's 3 times more effective than doing it in the afternoon, and it sets your metabolism as 'high' for the whole day, meaning you birn way more calories! Just a quick tip for ya;)

Just remember - poll at the left side of the blog! I promise some wonderful posts, it just helps with what you guys want to see so I don't disappoint!

I know this is random, but I'm being careful with
'copyright' images, and this is my own:) d'ya like?

Contact Me!

I'm just letting you know that I now have a blog email address, which is:

nicolasnotebook@hotmail.com

Also, don't forget to follow me on twitter and Pinterest! (Buttons at the side)

I pin a lot on Pinterest, it kind of saves me posting all about pictures I like!

Feel free to shoot me an email, I'd love to hear from you!  You can ask me questions, perhaps an interview(?), or even if you just want to have a bit of a chat!

Hear from you soon<3!

P.S. Remember the poll at the left hand side!

I'm an Agony Aunt?!

I've decided to introduce a new feature to the blog, which is called 

I am a natural advice-giver.  I've been through a lot, and I've decided to put my experience to good use. I'm forever telling my friends what they can do to sort situations out, and I'm even giving advice to people I hardly talk to!  I really listen to what people have to say, and I love cheering people up and helping them.

I can answer nearly all questions.  Like school (primary and secondary), bullying, friendship problems, boy trouble (though not quite 'dating' and 'first kiss' who knows, maybe soon;)! but I have been through a lot with 'crushes' and definitely when your friendship comes into your love life.), perhaps even what to get your mum for her birthday!  But I will say if I'm unable to answer questions (which probably wont happen)!

I have a new tab up at the top of the blog, and I'm basically going to have posts labelled 'Ask Nicola' go there, but it will come up on your feed!  If you want to ask a question (or a few!) then leave a comment there starting 'Dear Nicola,'.  I will then gather the questions for the week and answer them on a Sunday.  I know some questions can be personal, so please feel free to turn on the 'Anonymous' feature if that's the case.  If not, then I will put your name at the bottom of the question in the post!

So, ask away and I will post next Sunday! (26/8/12)

Music Monday!

You know the drill.  My top 3 favourite songs of last week!  Here they are, be sure to listen to them!

Call It What You Want - Foster The People

Ah! Looove this:)  This is my kind of style of music, and it's a great upbeat, fun track to listen to:)  I've been listening to this so much!

Only Love - Ben Howard

This is such a lovely song, and he has a lovely voice to go along with it.  Such a serene, calm song and really nice to listen to:)

Brokenhearted - Karmin

This is such a fun dance-y track!  One thats great to listen to with your girlfriends, and a feel-good song to cheer you up when you're down.  Grab the hairbrush, and get dancing!:D

Just a quick reminder, that the poll is over at the left side of this blog for what future posts can feature.  I would really appreciate it if you could click a few options, just to give me a few pointers and ideas on what you want to see in the blog!  Thanks!<3

Adorable Blog Award & New Poll.

I have been awarded the Adorable Blog Award from Marian @ inkdropperr!  Here are the rules:

1. You must tag 3 other people when you have been nominated.
2. You must let the nominees know that you have nominated them.
3. Post 4 facts about yourself.
4. You can set 5 questions for your nominees if you want to or can be bothered to.
5. You must put up the icon for the award somewhere in your post and thank the person/peoples who nominated you.

I tag:

Amy
Erin
Shakira

Facts:)

1. I start school again on Wednesday... meh.
2. I am currently reading The Lovely Bones (amazing book)
3. I am obsessed with the Olympics
4. I am excited for Christmas already!

Marian's questions (and my answers;))

1. Who is the most famous person you've met?
   - I didn't meet them, but I was in the same restaurant (The Dorchester in London) as Sharon Osbourne and the manager of the England football team:) Sharon was at the table in front of us:)

2. Colour eyes?
   - Hmm... hard to explain:/ Kind of a clear blue-y grey with specks of green and brown at the pupil, with dark blue at the outside:)

3. What is the weather like as you type this?
   - Dry, kind of sunny, a wee bit cloudy though!

4. Favourite subject?
   - Hands down, Music.

5. Play any instruments?
   - Yep, I do!  I'm Grade 5 on Viola, drums, a teeny bit of guitar and flute, and I sing.  I can pick up instruments easily, I guess it's what I was born to do!;)

I can't think of any questions, sorry!

So, thank you so much Marian<3!

New Poll

Okay, I've just put a poll up at the left side of the blog, and I would really appreciate it if you just click on what you would like the posts to feature in the future!  I just don't know what you guys like, and  don't want to be posting pointless stuff!  I'll check it regularly, so I always have ideas:)  Thank you lovelies!

Finding Me Again Update! 2/2

Month 2 Week 2.

:(  Why the sad face, you ask?

(I didn't do as well this week)

I was so happy about doing great last week, and then I thought, I can take a day off, can't I?  So I did.  And again and again and again.  I didn't even do the 100 calorie exercise!:O  Yesterday, though, we went hill walking which was good (and a bit exhausting!).

So, I think I'm going to do some more Just Dance on the Wii every night, the 100 calorie workout a few times a day and I start school again next Wednesday, so I'll be walking home from school everyday!  Oh, and also the dreaded P.E... :(

I love love LOVE Leah's idea of doing a journal and recording every exercise you do and what you eat.  It'll be great to plan what to do as well, so I always know what I need to do:)

Actually, I'm gonna start planning tomorrow already!

Oh, and I'm also receiving a little something from Leah for posting frequently!:D