Blogoween || Tattoo Talk

The internet is a strange place when it comes to tattoos; there's way too many artists who are okay with tracing other people's designs that it puts you off sharing so publicly. Even though I tend to avoid close ups these days, as you can tell I have quite a few & it just so happens that many edge towards a halloween theme. It's not really on purpose but the designs I like tend to have a spookier & darker edge to them so why not share my "halloween" art. 

Blogoween OOTD || Ghosts & Ghouls

This outfit is for the teenage me who would have loved it but been too scared to wear it. Well teen Shelley; you're 24 now & couldn't give a damn what people think! Plus it's halloween & why shouldn't I be wearing something a little bit spooky?

Blogoween || Home Decor

Holder | Yellow | Red | Orange

October is the time to get all festive & spooky. From pumpkin carving to a good old dress up it can really give you the chance to let your hair down & let out your inner child. I love Halloween & all the festivities that come with it, plus it's a great excuse to go interior shopping. Even if you're on a small budget or living in a small space there are a few items that can easily transform your home ready for Halloween. 

Grab Your Melons || Birchbox Edition

It's time for a new Birchbox post which hasn't been a regular occurrence on By Busby but I was excited to see them team up with Coppafeel. It's really nice to see a subscription box be part of an important campaign so I wanted to share my boob story & help promote the message. 

Getting To Grips With Pinterest || Blogging

I have to break it to you guys; I wasn't one of the people who jumped on the Pinterest hype when it first rolled around. I just didn't need another social media account taking over my online life (which we all know Pinterest is capable of!!). I spent a good while avoiding the grasp of Pinterest but after one too many times clicking on an image to be met with the sign up page I decided to delve in. 

Twenty boards & a hell of a lot of pins later I think I've got to grips with the Pinterest basics (as if!!) I've now made the decision to utilise it for blogging. It seems to be such a good site to drive traffic to your blog so it's an easy decision to make the transition. So what am I doing to make that leap? 

Vegan Skincare || Babylon Tree Review

Time for a new review, which I feel I haven't done in forever. Since moving to cruelty free & vegan beauty I luckily haven't had to change many of my current items. I'm still working towards changing a few of my make-up items but as I have sensitive & highly allergic skin I already own a lot of all natural products. 

However I haven't tested out a new soap in a long time so when I saw Babylon tree looking for people to test their products I jumped at the chance. I'm always looking to support local businesses who strive to produce quality items & have a strong message to share. 

Thriller Spree || Book Reviews

It's a bit of a crazy story (my work place burnt down & I moved branches!!) but as of recent I've got back into reading; it's been a long time coming & well I kind of went on a thriller spree so I thought why not share some honest thoughts with you. Turns out working away from home means lunch breaks get pretty boring so I finally dug out a book which I had started months ago & finished it in a week which lead to many more thrillers!! I do miss wandering home in my lunch breaks, chucking on  pyjamas & snacking to my hearts content but I'm glad I've got my reading bug back. Anyhow enough rambling & time for some reviews. 

Exploring Krakow || Walking Tour

The final instalment to the exploring Krakow series is a combination of the final two days so prepare yourself for lots of photos!! Thursday was our free day to do as we pleased. After all our tours we were thinking of doing a relaxing day but we decided to book a walking tour through the jewish quarter of Krakow. It was really easy to book through SeeKrakow recommended by our hotel. We found a local booking office on the Wednesday & on the day we ventured to breakfast, then over to the main square to our meeting point.