Have an 'APPy Christmas

The +For Every Family  'favourite festive app' competition, led me on a search for just that, my favourite festive app. For me, in my search for my favourtie festive app, there were three main criteria to base the search upon. 1. It must be android compatible 2. It must be FREE 3. It must be fun! After searching through hundreds of apps, and downloading a fair few not so great apps, I discovered 'Christmas Frames'. Christmas Frames allows you to add festive frames to your photos. I was surprised at how easy the app was to use, and even more surprised at the fab results. 
Here is a step by step guide to making your favourite photos super festive: 

I selected to use a photo that I already had saved to my phone. In this case you need to select 'use gallery photos'. This takes you to a page where you can select both the image you wish to use and the frame. (I have rotated this images to enable easy viewing). You can browse and select frames at the left of your screen, purely by scrolling up and down and pressing the desired frame. Your photo can be added using the top right icon.

There are multiple frames to choose from, but please be aware those labelled 'pro' come at an additional cost (I chose to stick with the 'free' frames). 

Once the image and frame have been selected, you can maneuver your image within the frame. I have chosen to use a photo taken last Christmas of my pooch, Tilly in her first snow. I may be a tad biased but I think she looks super cute! At this point you have the option to add text to your image, this can be achieved using the second icon to the right of your screen. You can then type your desired message. 

Once you are happy with your result selected the bottom right 'save ' icon on your screen. 

Once you have saved your image, you are given three options. The first icon allows you to rotate your image. The second icon allows you to share your fabulous newly created festive image with your loved ones, through a range of mediums, from text to Facebook. The third icon allows you to set your image as a wallpaper on your phone. 

Festive Frames is by far my favourite app to date. It is super easy to use, produces professional looking festive images, and most importantly it is free! I feel my family and friends may be bombarded with Festive Frame creations this Christmas...

Hi top loving

I have got to say that I have never been happier then the day it became 'cool' for women to wear trainers. I was one of those girls that lived in trainers as a child, and not the cool type! I have recently rediscovered trainers, in particular those of the hi top variety.
My collection currently consists of two pairs, as unfortunately the purse strings are preventing any further purchases! My first ever pair of high tops were purchased earlier this year. This was largely enabled by the Size? sale. I was drawn to the quirky colours of the Nike Dunk Hi AC Vintage QS, which certainly make a statement with any outfit. They are super comfy, the only thing I would say is they are a tad impractical. The suede upper material makes me a little cautious of wearing them. I find myself thinking though the days events before selecting my Nike's as footwear for the day, any outings that involve mud or potentially wet weather are avoided.

My second pair of hi-tops are equally impractically, but also equally gorgeous! Again I was drawn to my Adidas Basket Profi by the fab colour.

I love adding a splash of colour to any outfit. Today I have chosen to team my Adidas Basket Profi with a few of my wardrobe staples. That are making a regular appearance in this super chilly winter weather. 

Top and Jeans- New Look

Hoody - Superdry 

Gilet - Rampant Sporting 

Scarf - Primark

Trainers - Adidas

For further trainer inspiration take a look at my 'for your feet' board on pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/emmaf22/for-your-feet/

My first ever blog post

So here goes my first attempt to write a blog post...

I've been thinking of starting a blog for a while now, but I've always had an excuse not to start.
Who would want to read my work? What would I write about? When would I have the time?
After going through all the negatives I am not sure really why I am starting my own blog, but hey I must have got out of the right side of bed this morning because I am feeling pretty positive about the world (and my own blog)!

I aim to use my blog to talk about everything from my battle with Chronic fatigue, to my attempts to be  fashionable, my love of anything chocolate and more importantly to post far too many photos of my pooch Tilly, who I love a little bit too much!!

I will thank any readers in advice for taking the time to read my blog. I have got to say I am pretty excited to start writing again. After three years at uni studying Human Geography and several essays later I thought I would never want to write again, but two years on I feel I am ready!!