Love these girls - These are somethin' else - The best way to end a fabulous night - Thanks Wild - Made. My. Day - Cinema fun - Only the best when I'm with Lauren - My fave Ikea purchase, even if the boyf isn't impressed - Forget Vita Coco, this stuff is beaut - Especially in this mug - In all it's country glory - Obligatory Leeds fest selfie - Friends - Lots of love for this gal - Fancie - My gorgeous god son

August was definitely the calm before the storm, in terms of my social diary that is - if we were talking work, well that's another story entirely. After the craziness that was July I must say I gave August one hell of an embrace as things in general have been a tad more sedate except a road trip to York and three, yes three trips to Leeds. Once for that place called Ikea, another for a blog event with the beau and finally, a visit for Leeds festival where I got reacquainted with my fave bunch of Sheffield boys, the Arctic Monkeys. While my diary hasn't been so jam packed socially things have been moving full steam ahead in our house, after a tiny break from renovations we're back on form - I'm talking about the addition of a log burner (oh yeah) and the welcome of a loft hatch and some snazzy alcove shelves, not as exciting but still. I've been dying to do a few before and after posts on Cagney and Lace as our house has changed so much since we moved in. Watch this space.

Obsessed With - Getting my paws on the new Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt fragrance. After inhaling a sample on a recent trip to York I've been debating whether or not to take the plunge for my holiday, a holiday scent if you will. I finally decided yes only to realise I was too late for the online delivery to arrive before leaving for my vacay. Thankfully my pal Claire was in York (why is there no Jo Malone in Sheffield?) and kindly picked me one up so I'll be smelling like the English seaside as you read this. Another real fave this month is my breton long sleeve tee from Hush as worn here. The quality is superb, it fits like a dream and it's barely left my bod. Must purchase more colours stat.

Lusting After - Is it wrong to say clear skin? My skin is back to playing beyatch and I for one am not impressed although I must admit I've not been the best at sticking to a strict skincare regime, what have I become is the question? As soon as I touch back down in London town I'm going to book myself in for a fancy facial and start as I mean to go on.

 In non skincare news I may have finally found my perfect camel coat. This ladies and gents has been one long mission, I'm talking years. Starting at the beginning, I had the most amazing camel coat but lost a stone (and a bit) in weight so said coat now hangs off me. Being happy and healthy is far more important than a coat fitting me but I've been longing for a replacement to walk into my life. Enter this H&M beaut which may be winging it's way to me as I type. I seem to be having a bit of a H&M coat moment right now, not a clue what I'm harping on about? Keep your eyes firmly on Cagney and Lace as all will be revealed.
Must Read - I read a lot of blogs, not just those in my blog roll but a whole load more on my Bloglovin'. That said there's just one blogger right now who is so on point, creates the most beautiful photographs and seriously know how to style an outfit up - step forward Mel from MediaMarmalade. If you ever need blogging inspiration then this is the lady to check out, how that girl posts everyday, writes blogging tips and wonderfully created fashion posts and holds down a full time job I'll never know - I struggle to post 3-4 times a week and work full time so credit where credits due.

What did you make of August? Are you excited to welcome a new season?