WHAT I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS 2018

 Happy New Year everybody! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and all the best for 2019.

Before I start, I'd like to say that I am in no way bragging about what I got- I am very lucky to have received some lovely presents and am grateful to everyone who bought me them. This is purely so people can be nosy and see what I got or get some ideas for gifts they might like or might like to get someone.

Now that the disclaimer is out the way, let's crack on with the blog. My main present from my parents was this gorgeous pair of Fairfax and Favor Henley Driving shoes. They are so stylish and look great with any outfit.
I got this Hiho Silver leather bracelet which looks really pretty and is quite simple too, so it goes with lots of outfits. It is only £20 as well!
Also pictured is my Rydale Polly Checked Scarf in the colour gunmetal. It is so cosy and is reasonably priced at £10.

I was really excited to receive my 2019 subscription to In The Country Magazine which I am very excited about. I have been loving Hollie-Ella's magazine this year and can't wait to see what next year's issues will bring. The 2019 In The Country Calendar with illustrations by Rosie Young was another perfect gift which I am excited to use in the New Year.
The feather hairpin is by High Bird Designs and features a shotgun cartridge with colourful game feathers. I am excited to wear this at various events this year.
I also received the Cartridge Fairy Lights by High Bird Designs but I haven't got a picture of them up yet. 
The hedgehog is from The Imaginarium in York and is supposed to be a Christmas tree decoration but I am definitely keeping him up all year! He's too cute!

This shirt is from Crew Clothing and looks really nice. I haven't had a chance to wear it yet but will post some pics on Instagram when I do! The frog bathbomb is by Bomb Cosmetics and the perfume is BonBon by Viktor & Rolf.

I got a fair few bits and bobs from Rydale, including the scarf that I mentioned before. I also got a pair of Roxby Canvas Trainers in the 'Spotty Navy' variant. These are only £19.99 and are really comfy.
 The shirts are in Sally Pink and Lucy Grape and are 2 for £25. I love wearing these with my new Garton II Fleece Gilet. It looks lovely and has the warmest fleece lining ever! It kept me nice and toasty on Boxing Day.
Finally, my pyjamas are so comfy and look really nice too! Mine match my new shirt and have a pheasant on the top but you can also get a set with a dog or horses too.

I also got some Pandora charms and various other bits and bobs and I'll probably put some pictures up on my story highlights if you'd like to have a look.

For those of you who don't know, I've created a separate Instagram account for my blog and have decided to keep my original account more personal. You're still more than welcome to follow my personal account (@charlottebrown23) but I will be posting all blog related things over on @thatmardyyorkshirelass now. I also have a Facebook page, just search 'That Mardy Yorkshire Lass'.

Thank you for reading and I hope that you all got what you wished for and had a happy and healthy Christmas. Christmas is a difficult time for some people and my love and best wishes go out to everyone who struggled through this time.

Until next time,

Charlotte x

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE- LADS

Hello everyone and welcome to the lad's edition of my Gift Guide series. Obviously as I'm not a man I've had to do a little more research for this blog, but I've chosen some brands that I love myself and taken suggestions from Callum and my dad on things they might like. All products are tagged and prices are correct according to corresponding websites in Winter 2018.

To mirror my Women's Gift Guide, I'll start off with Morris Richardson Watches. The men's watches are slightly bigger than the women's but still have amazing straps that can be swapped around. I love these watches as they add a lovely country twist to any outfit.

I love my Mackenzie and George belt so I would highly recommend them to lads as well! They are such good quality and look absolutely stunning. The Wycombe belt is suitable for both men and women so you can be ultimate #CoupleGoals over Christmas in your matching belts! The Wycombe belt is £69.99 (+£9 for personalisation)

And to make things even more matchy matchy, why not get each other a set of Rydale Pyjamas? I've bought Callum this set for Christmas and I've hinted to my mum that I'd like my own set. I'm actually so excited for us to wear our matching pyjamas over Christmas! These pyjamas are £25.

This Hiho Silver Leather Bracelet is unisex, so it would be a great gift for a lad for Christmas. These are only £20 as well which is a really good price! This is on my Christmas list as well.

These cufflinks by High Bird Designs look really smart and have a country twist. With dinner dance season coming up, these would be a lovely gift for a lad in your life.

Abraham Moon in York have a lovely range of clothing and soft furnishings. To find out more about the shop, read my blog here. The tweed blazers are really nice and I like the shirts too. They sell both men's and women's clothes.

Of course, every year I recommend a Schoffel gilet. These look fabulous and are really warm. They come in different colours. The one below is Kingfisher and these gilets are priced at £139.95 each.

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, Rydale have some fabulous good-quality gilets for a fraction of the price. The Men's Garton II Gilet with Pheasant Motif looks classy and comfy.  These are only £30 each.

If you're looking for some shoes, Fairfax and Favor have got you covered. The Houghton Suede Brogue shoes look really smart and are available in tan or chocolate and can be dressed up or down, depending on the look.

Talking of shoes, a new pair of wellies might be ideal. These Barbour wellies look the part and are priced at £64.95. They are available in six colours.

Thank you all for reading, I hope it has inspired some of you who were stuck for ideas this year. Keep your eyes open for more gift guides in the future!

Until next time,
Charlotte x

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE- LASSES

Welcome back to my Christmas Gift Guide series! This blog features some things that I've either already got and love, or things that are on my Christmas list this year! All products are linked. All prices are correct at the time of publishing according to the corresponding websites in Winter 2018.

To start with, I'd love a Morris Richardson watch. I've seen so many gorgeous pictures of them on Instagram and I love how the straps can be changed too!

The watches are available in silver or rose gold and there are so many Harris Tweed, calf leather and Milanese mesh straps to choose from!

 There are also mens watches available, so why not get 'his and hers' matching watches? That would certainly be #CoupleGoals!

I would absolutely love one of these for Christmas because as well as being practical, they look amazing and would compliment any country outfit perfectly. The ladies watches range from £179-£199 depending on the strap type.
 These watches are available in Wild & Westbrooke in York as well as online.

 Talking of Couple Goals, getting matching Mackenzie and George belts would be perfect! Especially if they were personalised! I absolutely love my Wycombe Shotgun Cartridge belt, but M&G have plenty of other styles and colours available to suit everyone! The Wycombe belt is £69.99 (plus £9 for personalisation)

Something else I'd really like for Christmas is some Fairfax and Favor Henley Driving Shoes. These are available in six colours and I think I'd like the chocolate colour.

Aren't they gorgeous?! A matching bag wouldn't go a miss either, but I won't get too optimistic. If you're looking to spoil a lucky lady in your life, a pair of shoes and a bag would be a perfect combination! I love the Mini Windsor Handbags and they come in seven different colours, including the new Oxblood colour. The shoes are £155 and the bags are £265.

I absolutely love High Bird Designs. You might remember last year I blogged about some feather baubles we got for our Christmas tree. I also got a pheasant necklace, which I wear all the time. It's so pretty and really good value for money as well! A necklace would be a fabulous Christmas gift. Or you could get a fedora and bespoke hat pin. I'm hoping for a hair clip this year! The necklaces are £18 each and the pins start at £10. The hair clips are £14 each.

Another jewellery piece I love is Hiho Silver's leather bracelet which is designed to take roller beads or just look pretty by itself. This is ideal for both men and women. I think it looks really simple and lovely and is at the reasonable price of £20.

Another jewellery brand I absolutely love is Joma Jewellery. All of the other brands I have mentioned in this blog have been typically associated with country fashion, except this brand. I just really like the amazing range of bracelets that are available for pretty much every occasion. The bracelets range from £9.99 (see 'A Little Secret Santa' below) to £17.99. I have three Joma Jewellery bracelets and hope to continue extending my collection as they all look so pretty together on your wrist. My bracelet featured in the picture is 'A Little Positivity' (£15.50)

In my opinion, Christmas isn't quite Christmas without some cosy pyjamas to wear whilst snuggling up on the sofa watching Christmas films. When I found out that Rydale had released pyjamas, I got so excited! I've ordered a set for Callum for Christmas (if you're reading this Callum, please forget I said anything) and I've dropped many hints to my mum that I'd love a set! I believe there are six designs in the women's range. These are £25 per pair.

I love my Schoffel Lyndon II Fleece Navy Gilet and my sister Amelia got hers last week in Kingfisher. These are so comfy and look really smart as well. I wear mine all the time (and actually would like another colour- but I think I'll have to start saving a lot!) and find that it's so versatile as you can wear it on a night out with a blouse (see an awful picture of me in Bongo with squinty eyes below) or everyday. I like to dress mine up with a nice belt and a shirt, but you can dress down and just wear a t-shirt with the gilet.

If you're looking for something a little cheaper, I would go for a Rydale Garton II Fleece Gilet with Pheasant Motif. These are only £30 compared with the Schoffel gilet at £139.99. I have this gilet on my Christmas list as it looks so comfy and really good quality. Amelia has the Huggate Fleece Waistcoat and absolutely loves it.

I've just seen this on the Joules website and have fallen in love! This Elvina Navy Partridge Shirt looks fab and would be such a great gift to receive under the tree this year! It's a classy shirt with a country twist and would look fab!

 I just took a break from blogging and was browsing Instagram and came across J Boult Designs and I've fallen in love with these Gold Plated Bullet Stud Earrings! These are only £25 and look stunning! They would make a perfect gift for a lucky lady in your life! J Boult Designs also sell belts, keyrings and cufflinks alongside many other items.

Of course Boots have their three for two gift offer which is amazing if you're planning on buying several gifts this year! The offer includes well known brands such as Jack Wills, Ted Baker and Superdry.

Thank you for reading, I hope it has inspired a few of you who were worrying about Christmas shopping! Hopefully I'll have my lads edition up by the end of the week.

See you soon,
Charlotte x

SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES 2018

This month I moved to uni, which is why I haven't been blogging as much or been active on social media. I've managed to settle in now and start to get into a routine which has meant I've been able to work more on blogs.


I very kindly got sent the Milly II Wax Jacket by Rydale and I cannot stop wearing it! It looks so good and is really practical too. The full review is available here.

I really struggle getting to sleep and staying asleep, and I've been looking for tips all over. My friend Gracie recommended Sleepy by Lush, which is a body lotion. She said she rubbed a bit on her chest before she went to sleep and the lavender smell was really good for easing into sleep. I bought some and have been using it this week and it has been so good in helping me sleep. It smells amazing and you don't need to put a lot on either, meaning a small pot will go a long way!

You might have seen these on my Instagram story a few weeks ago when I bought some stationery for uni. These are all from Poundland. The plastic food boxes came in a set of four and the set was £2. I got three notebooks, each one was £1. Unfortunately I can't link all of the notebooks as I can't find them on the website. I also got some blue magazine holders for various bits and bobs.
-I'd Rather Be Sleeping A4 Notebook
-University A5 Notebook
-Beer A6 Notebook

 I recently went into a shop in York called Abraham Moon which sells luxury tweed clothing and home furnishings. I love the cushions and blankets! I took a few photos in the shop and will be featuring them in one of my future blogs about York. My dad bought a shirt and a jacket whilst we were here.

I went home at the weekend and had a bath (oh how I've missed baths whilst being in York!) and I used Radox Feel Relaxed Lavender and Waterlily Bath Soak. I absolutely love the smell of lavender at the moment and this was just so perfect. All Radox Bath Soaks are currently on offer at Tesco for £1 each.

Talking of lavender scents, I expanded my cleaning collection and got a little #HinchHaul. I picked up some Zoflora disinfectant in the scent lavender, as well as some Stardrops multi-surface spray, some microfibre cloths and some glass cleaner from the Co-op. I was also very excited to get a Dishmatic, inspired by the lovely Jo from @jottiesjournal.

I've been exploring the homeware section of Primark and really like all of the candles and fairy lights. Unfortunately the homeware section of Primark in York is rather limited. I bought some Christmas candles as the Christmas range is out now. I've seen lots of people posting about reindeer baubles but I can't find any! Let me know if your local Primark has any! I also got some Harry Potter mugs to give as Christmas gifts. I bought some gifts for people in the beauty section recently as well- lots of these items would be really good for stocking fillers, such as face masks and face massagers.


 Sorry for the lack of blogs recently and the Insta silence, I've been so busy with uni stuff and adjusting to moving in! Hopefully I'll have another blog up this week.

Thanks for reading!

Charlotte x

RYDALE MILLY II WAX JACKET REVIEW

Hello everybody!

Recently I was very kindly sent a jacket from Rydale Clothing and I was so excited to get outside and wear it! The Milly II Belted Wax Jacket comes in four different colours and is perfect for these autumn months!
Mine is in the olive colour and has a gorgeous lining with a wild meadow pattern inspired by the Yorkshire countryside. I love the attention to detail, as the studs all have 'Rydale' embossed on them. I like how there is a high waisted belt which enhances the feminine shape. I love the way it looks and can't wait to wear it more often now we are getting into colder weather.

I went on a walk with Skye and the jacket was perfect for keeping me warm. There was a breeze today and I was glad to have the jacket as a protective layer. I also wore my Malham Classic Leather Boots and my Hannah Country Check Shirt in Poacher Beige.

On my way home (once my lovely photographer AKA Mum was inside safe and dry), the heavens opened and I got caught in an awful shower. I wasn't expecting rain as the sky was blue and sunny when I left. The Milly II jacket did an amazing job of keeping my top half dry! I was really impressed with how waterproof it was and was relieved to only have to change my soaking jeans (and blow dry my hair) when I got back, rather than have a full outfit change.

I am so in love with this jacket and will be featuring it in many outfit posts in the future! The jacket is so affordable as well! At the small price of £45, you receive a beautiful jacket that looks stunning whilst doing its job of keeping you warm and dry. The materials are high quality and I can tell already that this jacket will last me many years to come. Best of all, it's made here in the UK!

Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed this blog! I'd love you to tell me whether you have anything from Rydale and what your favourite pieces are! I've fallen in love with the Garton II Fleece Gilet with Pheasant Motif and think I'll have to add it to my collection! Now is the perfect time to buy any fleece item from Rydale as for one week only, they have 10% off fleeces if you use the code FL10 at the checkout!

Charlotte x

AUGUST FAVOURITES 2018

Hello everybody!
Can you believe August is over already? It's sad that summer is coming to an end but I am also really excited about Autumn and Winter. I love the cosy months where you can layer up and start thinking about Christmas. I know there's a huge divide between those who are buzzing for Christmas (me) and those who roll their eyes and groan "It's still Summer for crying out loud!" (Callum). I'd love you to let me know in the comments or over on Instagram which one you are!

I've started looking for Christmas presents and am searching for some brands who would like to get involved with my Christmas gift guide series, so if you know of any, please let me know!

Anyway, enough about Christmas. This month I went on holiday and I took several (seven) books with me. Then I ran out of books. My mum had finished her book and lent it to me to read and as soon as I had finished it, I went on Amazon and ordered the second book. Why Mummy Drinks is a hilarious book about how bringing up children is not as perfect as people make it out to be. There are some huge laugh out loud moments in both books (the second book is Why Mummy Swears). Although I'm not a mum yet, I still found the books hilarious and I could relate to some of the things that the children did because it reminded me of when I was younger (and a pain in the arse, I now realise!)

I recently got my exam results and my mum bought me this Pandora Study Book Charm to celebrate. It is a really lovely piece and I've added it to my black leather bracelet.

I went to York for the pop up Shakespeare Rose Theatre experience. I went to see Romeo and Juliet but I purchased a Coriolanus quote magnet that says "Have We No Wine Here?" The experience was really good, the actors were fab and it was a really good weekend. I started a magnet collection earlier this year but currently all my magnets live on my radiator as I don't have my own fridge yet.

Whilst I was in York, I visited the Primark store and got this letter board which was reduced from £8 to £5. It comes with hundreds of letters to customise the board with. I've chosen a quote from The Greatest Showman at the moment but I can change it up as often as I like. I also got some fairy lights with pegs for £3. I'm looking forward to hanging up some photos using these.

Before I went to York, it was our 6 month anniversary so Callum bought me some lovely presents, including this Adventure Book from the film Up. I'm really looking forward to documenting our story together, like in Up. This has such sentimental value as well as being such a lovely gift!

I got Callum a new belt from Rydale. They have a range of belts available on their website and in store too for really affordable prices! This one is reversible from black to brown. Callum says he likes it and it seems really good quality too!

I got this Wensley scarf from Joules recently in the sale and it pairs perfectly with my black and white Harbour top. As Autumn just around the corner, it makes sense to have a few scarves handy to keep you nice and warm!

My mum ordered me some small baskets for my uni room. These are from Amazon. She also got me a set of 4 Bee coasters from Sass & Belle and a foldable cactus bag. If you've read my other blogs, you'll know that I have several bee themed items already. I also have a (small) obsession with cacti. I've been collecting them since I was around 11 and currently have over 20 in my bedroom.

Finally, this week I went to see Christopher Robin with my family and it was such a good film! I was sobbing all the way through. I won't spoilt it for anyone who hasn't seen it but I really recommend that you all go and watch it!

Thank you for reading! I've got more exciting blogs planned so keep your eyes peeled for them!

Charlotte x