Bon Voyage Sophie @ Samba Cafe, Penzance

((We're just going to swiftly bypass the facts that (a) I haven't posted in over 2 weeks and (b) none of these photos feature me...Ok?))

Recently, one of my best girls, Ms Sophie Jones, left the sunny streets of Penzance for the much sunnier streets of Rio De Janeiro and Costa Rica. Needless to say, not only was I mad jealous of her leaving, but heartbroken to see her leave baby salon. And to make things worse? The beautiful Boo said her farewells before leaving to save money before leaving for University.

To commemorate the lovelies leaving, the salon girlies (plus a few of their handsome chaps) got together for one last night to eat delicious food, have a few beverages, and send them on their way!

The day started with a croissant breakfast and some amazing bespoke cakes...

And ended with a delicous dinner at the Samba Cafe in Penzance and a few cocktails with the ladies. This is one big photodump, so I apologise... It's better than nothing, right?

Once everyone got in and sat down with drinks, Sophie handed out the littlest brown envelopes with our names on.

It turned out she'd made us all matching friendship bracelets with scissor charms! So in love.

She gave us an amazing card, and the note inside made us all have a little cry. We miss you, Mother F*cker Jones!

Now, onto the food...

It was absolutely delicious, and I hardly need to mention we demolished the lot, do I?

Bon Boyage, beautiful girl...!li

The 22 Manifesto

In order to stop myself from completely losing the positive streak I've been having recently (which has felt as though it might slip through my fingers if I let my thoughts drown me), I've decided to write myself a little manifesto.

Image from fuckiminmy20s.tumblr.com

This is to inspire me to make sure 22 really is going to be an excellent year.

• Talk to someone new every week - whether it's to ask the time, or to make a new friend.
• Always take up offers to socialise, even if you feel too tired. No matter what it is, it'll be more fun than watching reruns of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
• Make time for old friends.
• Put your health first.
• But make sure you put having fun as a very close second. (Perhaps even joint first)
• Make time for new friends.
• Quit looking at your ex's Tumblr. It's a waste of time and a very weird obsession.
• Look on the brightside - yes, life is shit, but there is always a silver lining, somewhere. I promise.
• Take photos, steal souvenirs, and surround yourself in things that make you happy.
• Ask for advice, and then take it.
• Read the books you say you're going to, rather than just letting them sit on the bookcase.
• Wear what you feel, be it a gold skater dress or a pair of jogging bottoms.
• Leave the house at least once a day. Even if it takes all your inner strength to do so.
• Text, tweet, and Facebook less. Make more time for phonecalls.
• Eat when you're hungry.
• Try to match your fruit and veg consumption to your chocolate consumption.
• Family are precious - treat them as though they are.
• Remember, you're more likely to be judged on your facial expression than the make-up you wear on it - smile more.
• Be impulsive. Being an adult needn't mean you lose your sense of spontaneity.
• Tell bad jokes. 
• Rediscover your creativity: write, draw, make, create.
• Learn how to comfort sad people - there are incidences where tea is actually not the answer. Nor is coffee.
• Take your make-up off before you go to bed (this has nothing to do with your pores, and everything to do with your once-white pillow which is now MAC Face and Body C2).
• Forgive, forget, and move on.
• Listen to new music, sing in the shower, dance with your friends.
• Give second chances, everyone makes mistakes. Even you.
• Be the best friend you would want yourself.
• Quit stressing the stuff you can't change - it's a waste of time, and it'll only get you down.
• Smile.

Subtle Neon

Okay, I know, neon will never be subtle, that's not the point of neon, blah blah blah. But if you're both a lover of neutrals and a follower of fashion like me, it can be difficult grasping trends like the highlighter-

Jessie J rocks the Neon Green.

inspired brights in the shops at the moment. Neon lips are only for the brave, and a neon jumper just screams 'Look at ME!', so what do you do if that isn't you're thing?

I queried this, as until recently, I only really wore blacks and greys - even blue jeans were a bright addition to my wardrobe - and I can't see myself working neon make-up. Nails, however, are a whole other story. After spying both Binky Felstead (my fashion/hair/beauty/life icon) and Jessie J rocking neon green nails, I lusted after this look. Luckily, it didn't take long to find something to satisfy this lust!

Models Own have recently released Neon Ice, a range of 5 different highlighter toned shades. I chose Toxic Apple, the green, but it also comes in Pink Punch (coral pink), Bubblegum (pink), Luis Lemon (yellow) and Pukka Purple. These are so bold, it's amazing. The varnish needed a white base, and 2-3 coats on top of that, but once done it's lasted 3 days without any sign of tipwear, which on my nails is no easy feat! The colour is an incredible neon green, and I have had so many compliments on it. It's a great nod to the trend, without going all out.

Another great way is with jewellery, and there's some amazing, inexpensive pieces on the market that you can add to any outfit, even for work. This necklace is so spot on, trendwise, this season. The spikes give is a grunge-luxe feel, and the neon adds fun, vibrant character. And best of all? This cost me just £4 in Primark, and was just one of a million different neon pieces they had. Once added underneath a collar on a white shirt with some black skinnies and your favourite heels, it'll ooze sophistication, and no one will ever know that actually, it's just Primark!

Neon is in all the shops at the moment, and there's loads of ways of incorporating it into your outfit. Topshop have some incredible neon yellow lace bras which will add a flash of colour under a lace top, and BooHoo have some great neon satchel bags for under £30.

Do you like the neon trend? Have you experimented with neon make-up?