This Week #34

It's been a big week here at Mixtape Couture because earlier this week I turned the grand old age of 25 (!). I'm not quite sure how it all happened because I honestly still think I'm 7 years old with zero responsibilities in my head but in real life I'm not. I think turning 25 …

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This Week #32

It's been a long time since a wrote a weekly round up post so this is definitely a look back at longer than the last week, pretty much the last month. I took my own advice and took some time off, some time away from this blog that I love so much so I could …

This Week #28

Friday night drink after a busy first week back at work / My boyfriend bought me this Raspberry and Lavendar jam for Christmas and it is absolutely delicious! / I featured some great books to curl up with this winter on the blog recently including this spy thriller / Spent a Friday night with my …

2015: Best Bits

Following on from my music best bits of 2015 post the other day, I've compiled my favourite bits of 2015 from other areas of culture. Here we have everything from my favourite books to my favourite website, good food and good film. It's been a great year in many aspects of culture this year and …

Sheffield Showcase #18: Off The Shelf Festival

Every month, Mixtape Couture will be showcasing and shining a light on the talent that can be found in Sheffield. From bands to fashion brands, shops to restaurants, events to exhibitions, if it's in Sheffield and it's worth you knowing about then I will be letting you know. Whether you are a Sheffield resident yourself …

This Week #17

My latest tattoo that I had done last week, so pleased with this! / Had a great Saturday night at Peddler Market / Currently reading: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood / The absolutely delicious Halloumi burger I enjoyed at The Rutland Arms last weekend / Part 1 of Friday's Bakeathon: Apple and Blackberry Crumble …

Books: Summer Reading

A few months ago, at the beginning of summer, I put together a list of a few books that I would like to read over the course of the summer months. I thought now, in the midst of Autumn, would be a good time to lookback at that post, see how I got on and …

Books: 5 That Every Woman Should Read

As a lover of books, I thought it was about time that I put together a post about some books that I think every woman should read. I've chosen 5 of my favourites for various reasons listed below but I think they are all equally important for a woman to read at some point in …

Tuesday Tips #11: 5 Things to do to Relax

As someone that struggles to relax and struggles a lot with stress levels affecting myself, my health and my sleep, I thought it was the perfect time to start taking a little bit of me time. The past couple of months have been particularly stressful for me so I find it even more important now …

Book Review: The Bones of You by Debbie Howells

The first novel from full time florist and part time writer Debbie Howells is one that will capture the imagination of many with its great storyline that slowly unfolds and the brilliant descriptive use of language throughout.The Bones of You is about a girl named Rosie who at the beginning of the book is missing …