What's In My Bedroom?

I have previously written a couple of posts such as what's inside my bag and purse and I enjoyed writing them so much that I thought I would write a similar post, but include the things that are in my room. This is pretty much going to be a room tour, and I'm going to show off the room that I redecorated myself with the help of my friends. Although I decorated about 3 years ago now, I still love my room and the way it looks but I also love to add new accessories and features every once in a while.





Right next to my bed I have this little bedside table with three drawers. In the top drawer is all my important things and stuff like notepads and stationary. In the second drawer I keep all my haircare and body products and the final drawer is just a random drawer full of junk!

  On the top of the table is a whole host of products and necessities as well as my little lamp which is touch sensitive so I never have to spend time looking for the switch.

On the bedside table itself I have two remotes, one for my tv and one for my stereo although it doesn't actually work at the moment because the batteries are dead. I also have a mirror and I keep my makeup bag here. I'm actually really bad and I put my makeup on here which means I can lay in bed and do it! I also have a few beauty products such as moisturiser and cleanser as well as all my makeup brushes. I actually used some leftover wall paper and placed in underneath the glass so that my bedside table matches my feature wall. 

Next to my bedside table I have my single wardrobe. Inside this is a hanging rail and also a shelf and so I use this wardrobe to hang all my bottom half clothes such as leggings, jeans and maxi skirts. I also use the shelf to store my jumpers and hoodies when it's summer and I also have my shoes at the bottom of this wardrobe. You can also see the back of my door in the shot above and on the back I have all the jackets and coats that could possibly fit there.







Then, above my bedside table and bed I have a lot of storage cupboards that go all the way across my wall. In the first single cupboard I have loads of denim jeans or shorts that I don't wear very often and is awaiting a proper sort out. Next in the middle double cupboard I have all my pyjamas and comfortable things that I wear around the house like tracksuit bottoms and finally in the last cupboard are all my dvds and books. 

Underneath all the overhead cupboards I have two large photo frames which I have made collages out of. Again I've used leftover wall paper for the background of the photo frames and this is a simple way of making the whole room look as though it matches. Next I have a certificate from Red Bull Racing that I received when I was part of their 'faces of charity' campaign and finally I have two canvases which were painted by my friend and given to me as a birthday present.

These two canvases were made for me the same year that I decorated my bedroom. My friend had taken a bit of the wallpaper home and at the time I had no idea why. It all became clear when I received these for my birthday a few weeks later, and they've been a part of my bedroom ever since!

The wall that you see straight ahead when you enter my room and the wall next to my overhead cupboards is the main feature wall. Before I started to decorate I knew that I wanted one feature wall and then keep the rest of the room quite neutral. Therefore I opted for a creamy-white paint for the walls and this beautiful monochrome floral wallpaper for the feature wall. Originally I was going to keep this wall completely free of anything else but then I had no-where to put my massive F1 poster. I think it is A1 in size and it is huge! This is the official 2012 poster for McLaren and because they haven't released one for 2013 I haven't been able to update it so as far as my room is aware, Lewis Hamilton still races for them ;) 

Near the poster is a shelf which contains my tv. This shelf also backs onto my other wardrobe. As well as my tv I also have a DVD player and a few me to you bears which have been gifts over the years.

Behind my TV is my sneaky collection of Formula One & car related books. These include an encyclopaedia of F1 and one of the many books written by Jeremy Clarkson. My Jake Humphrey book is also meant to live here, but I think that was accidentally put into my book cupboard. This collection is ever-growing so I think they might need a new home soon somewhere else in my bedroom.

Underneath my TV and at the end of my bed I have my collection of CD's. It is usually full but since I've had my car some of my favourites are now living in there. I've also got a box for a pair of curlers and some makeup which I don't use very often here too.

Then in-front of the CD rack is two more storage cases full of makeup and other beauty related items such as brushes. I really need to go through these and get rid of the makeup that I don't use so that is on my to-do list. Then I have this old whiskey bottle which I use to collect 1p's and 2p's. I am aiming to fill it completely to the top and then convert the money and I think at the moment I've got £15 in there just in pennies!

This is my second wardrobe. It is much bigger than the one I use to store trousers and shoes and it also contains drawers. In the drawers live my underwear and socks and skirts and in the main wardrobe are all my tops, dresses and any other jackets. This wardrobe also has a shelf and on this I keep boxes and blankets and other random items.

Continuing to move around my room, to the right of the double wardrobe is the window. Underneath this I have three canvases, my radiator and a wicker basket for my laundry. These canvases were from Argos a few years ago and were a bargain at only £10.

Next I have my desk, which again also has three drawers for storage. In these are all my school related bits and bobs and although I don't go to Sixth Form anymore, I can't throw them away. I don't actually have a chair for my desk and so where the chair would tuck under I've used it as a space for more folders, books and a place to store bags. Above the desk I also have a full length mirror.



On the desk itself I have my stereo, a digital photo frame, my perfume collection, some of my jewellery such as rings, earrings and small bracelets and I also have my sunglasses collection.

The final wall in my room is where my desk used to be. I also have another canvas and my accessories holder as well as two more photo frames. I love this canvas as it matches the theme of my room and I also love zebras! Again it was from Argos a few years ago and I think it cost around £20-£30. 





 My accessories holder has been one of my lifesavers. It cost £6 in the next sale two years ago and it has kept all my long jewellery such as necklaces and bangles so organised. They hardly ever get knotted together this way and I can easily find what I'm looking for. Next to this are two photo frames, which finishes off the wall.

 Finally, what kind of bedroom doesn't have a bed? This is mine, with probably the most comfortable mattress in the world on it. As I have a patterned wall finding bedsheets is quite difficult because I don't want them to clash with the print yet I don't want just a plain black or white sheet. So I have compromised. My current bedsheets are floral but they are quite subtle and I think they compliment the wall paper well. I also have an insane amount of pillows, 8 in total just because I like having loads. Then on top of this I have cushions, 5 of them, just to add to the insane amount of cushions and pillows that I have.
  I was going to get my cat off the bed to take this photo but then decided against it because 1. She matches the theme of the room and 2. She pretty much lives in my bedroom with me. She loves sleeping on my bed and snuggling up in the cushions and duvet and because it is a double she is able to stretch out.

These two photos just show the room in it's entirety. I've loved decorating and perfecting my room over the years and I am really proud of what I have selected and created.

Tutorial: Monochrome Aztec Nails

Aztec prints and patterns have been very popular recently, particularly in clothes. However a different way to wear the trend could be in the form of your nails. Aztec nails can add something to a simple outfit on a night out or can be used alongside other aztec prints to enhance your outfit. You can even reproduce the same aztec pattern from your clothing onto your nails to create a matching outfit.

Although aztec patterns look intricate and difficult to transfer onto your nails, they are mostly made up of a variety of simple shapes and lines and I've found that you can easily create an aztec nail look in your own home. This tutorial will focus on a monochrome aztec nail effect, but you can change the colours and the patterns used to suit your own style or taste. 

Aztec inspired nails

Before you start, you will need to ensure that you have used a nail polish remover to remove any nail polish that you are currently wearing. I also recommend that you take this time to cut and shape your nails so that they look even and straight. 

Polishes Used: L-R Avon Base Coat, Barry M in Matt White and Models Own Nail Art Pen in Black

To create this look you will also need a base coat, a base colour and a nail art pen. The base colour and nail art pen can be any colour of your choice, but for this tutorial I am using a white base colour and a black nail art pen. I think a dark/light colour contrast works best for this look, because it makes the pattern really stand out. 

Step 1

Step 1: Apply a base coat to your nails. This will prevent the coloured nail polish from staining your nails and can prolong the wear of your nail polish. Once the base coat is dry, apply two coats (depending on the consistency of your nail polish) of the base colour to your nails and allow plenty of time to dry.  Here I am using Barry M nail polish in the shade 'Matt White.'

Thin nib part of the nail art pen used for intricate designs

It is essential that the base colour is completely dry before the next stage, as the nail pen will work better and will not stick to the polish already on your nails. 

 Next, you should get a nail art pen ready to use. The best type of pen to use is one which had two applications. A thin nib at the top for intricate detailing and then a long, thin brush which is used for lines and strokes. The models own nail art pens are brilliant for this job as they feature both and I am using their nail art pen in the colour black. 

Step 2

Step 2: Once the base colour is dry, take the nail art pen and using the nibbed end, paint three small dots at the bottom of the nail, near the cuticles. As you are doing this whole look free hand it may take a while to get the hang of being precise, but practise makes perfect. Don't worry if you find that your line of dots are not straight, it does not necessarily need to be accurate. 

Step 3

 Step 3: Then using the same technique, use the nail art pen to draw three more dots at the top of the nail. If possible, try to align these dots with the bottom dots which you have already drawn to make the nail look symmetrical. 

Thin brush for strokes and lines

Step 4

 Step 4: For the next stage of the nail, you will need to use the thin brush as this will be used to draw the lines. Using the brush, drag the brush along the nail, from one side to the other, starting at the bottom of the nail. Then leave a small gap and then using the same technique draw a line across the middle of the nail as pictured above. 

Step 5

 Step 5: Once the lines have been drawn across the nails, it is time to draw the zig zags which are found just below the top dots. For this stage I usually change back to the nibbed applicator as I can join the lines up easier than the brush. You then need to draw the zig zag in the space between the top line and the top dots.

Step 6 & finished nails

 Step 6: To finish the nails, using the nibbed tool, go back to the space between the two lines drawn with the brush and then draw some more zig zag patterns to fill in the gaps. Finally, using the nibbed tool carefully paint dots in between the zig zags in between the two lines and then wait for the paint to dry. 

At this point you could add a top coat to preserve the nail polish, however I do not usually use a top coat for this look because of the texture created by the nail pen. 

You can always try experimenting with different patterns and colours. If you have more than one nail art pen you could always paint different parts of the pattern with different colours and make your nails look really unique.