Wednesday 19 December 2012

My Christmas Wish List

I adore Christmas, i absolutely love it, and it is so close now i can feel it in every inch of by body! This year I'm really hoping to get these...and will be very very lucky if i do!
1. Super Skinny Jeans - Republic
2. AX Paris Zebra Knit - Republic
3. Geek T-shirt - Topshop
4. Miss Dior Eau de Parfum - Debenhams
5. Miso Bow Back Sequin Jumper - Republic
6. Soul Cal Deluxe Colour Block Jumper - Republic
7. Max Factor Glide & Define Liquid Eyeliner Black - Superdrug
 
I am obsessed with skinny jeans, and these super skinnies from Republic are gorgeous. I tried them on whilst i was supposed to be Christmas shopping for other peoples presents, i just couldn't resist, and they fit amazingly. Although super skinny, they are very soft, stretchy and sooooo comfortable!! I am completely in love with this Geek t-shirt from Topshop, i look for it every time i go in there. I really hope they'll both be under the tree on Tuesday!
This winter i have been loving oversized sweaters, and chunky knits. I already have a big chunky burgundy sweater from Miss Selfridge, which I've virtually been living since October! The three sweaters I've got on my wish list are simply to die for. All are from Republic. The Zebra knit is just beautiful! I love the quirky design and the sequins too! Also following my love for sequins is the pink Miso Bow Back Sequin Jumper. It is very cute, and i love the little pink bow on the back. That said, the sweater i want the most this Christmas (and the one I'll probably end up buying just after Christmas) is the chunky sweater at number 6 on the list. The block colouring is fab, and i think it'll be such a versatile piece. Its a piece that is warm and comfortable, but that is beautiful and is bang on trend! It'll go with everything from skirts and skinny jeans to statement leggings. I plan to pair mine with a pair of skinny jeans and a leather jacket.
My Christmas list wouldn't be complete without some perfume, When it comes to perfume, Christian Dior can not be beaten, and i adore Miss Dior Eau de Parfum.
The last thing on my list is Max Factor Glide & Define Liquid Eyeliner. I'm a huge fan of the late (and great) Amy Winehouse's style of eyeliner, and this Glide & Define Liquid Eyeliner in black gives me perfect precision to get the look i want.
Which item are you hoping to get this Christmas? If i don't get everything on my list, what do you think i should buy?
 

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Accessory Love

I adore accessorising, and am completely in love with this gorgeous white colour block boxy bowler bag from River Island.
It was a bit of a mission to get it, the first time i saw it, i stupidly didn't buy it immediately!!! I went back to the shop one week later to buy it, and every single one had gone. For weeks River Island didn't have anymore in. I was so annoyed with myself that i hadn't bought it...and then i went online. I managed to get one from riverisland.com, and was so pleased i did.
I also bought a bright orange smocked purse from River Island to go with it, but then i found this...

This beautiful little purse is from New Look, and matches my bag perfectly. I love it.



  What do you think? What are your favourite accessories?

Thursday 28 June 2012

Looks I Love: Patterned Leggins

Here's the start of what i hope will be a series of posts about Looks I Love. I hope you enjoy reading them, and will share your thoughts, likes and inspirations along the way with me. So here goes...
I absolutely love pattened leggins right now. They are so versatile, and such a beautiful statement piece, so perfect for the summer. I've got three pairs, all from Primark, that i bought on a bit of an impulse (before i could consider it any longer and talk myself out of it) and at £6 a pair, i'm so glad i did...such a BARGIN!!!! Here's how i'm wearing mine...

Pair One: Tropicana

Leggings -- Primark
Pink Shoestring Top -- NewLook
Necklace -- NewLook
Ring -- Debenhams
White Vest Top -- River Island
Denim Shirt -- House (Poland)
Black Satin Ballerina Shoes -- Next

 



Pair Two: Animal Prints

Leggins -- Primark
Black V-neck Top -- Dorothy Perkins
Black and Gold Bracelets -- NewLook
Cream Vest Top -- River Island
Baby Blue Shoestring Top -- NewLook
Zebra Print Bracelet -- NewLook
Black Satin Ballerina Shoes -- Next

Pair Three: Aztec



Leggins -- Primark
Black & Gold Bracelets -- NewLook
Cream Brass Detail 'Apricot' Top -- NewLook
Owl Necklace -- Accessorize
Jacket -- Miss Selfridge


London T-shirt -- NewLook
Boots -- Quiz



I would love to know what you think, which ones you have or are thinking of buying, and how you'll be wearing yours!

 



Wednesday 13 June 2012

My Weekend: LaLaLakeside

Shopping Spree Saturday.
This weekend, the British weather had threatened to put a dampener on a shopping trip my mum and I had had planned for several weeks. Until the idea hit to go back to my Essex roots and head down to Lakeside. Despite the blustery winds and the rain we had an amazing day shopping under cover at Lakeside.
It was pretty cold Saturday, so as it was under cover, i took full advantage of this when picking out what to wear..
Cropped Denim Jacket -- New Look
Black Shoestring Vest Top -- New Look
Pink Patterned Jeans -- Republic
Black Satin Ballerina Shoes -- Next


Here are the must-haves i just had to have...
Black & White Zip Front Camisole -- New Look
Blue & White Strippy Shorts -- Republic
Viva Cuba T-Shirt -- River Island
Company Magazine
Collage T-Shirt -- Primark

This top is gorgeous, as soon as i tried it on, i knew i had to have it. It fits so beautifully, and is perfect to wear with a pair of jeans for a BBQ with friends, or for dressing up a little with a sexy skirt for a night out.

After umming and arrring several times about these shorts from Republic, i went back to get them, and i'm so glad i did, i love them!!!
I found this t-shirt in River Island, and thought it went with these shorts perfectly...
A fabulous sale in La Senza, brought about a gorgeous new range of underwear. And on a pop-in visit to HMV to grab Katy Perry's album Teenage Dream i spotted these docking stations which are awesome...

And finally, a shopping trip wouldn't be complete if i hadn't noticed a certain pair of shoes, that have now wangled their way onto my wish list. Check out these fabulous heels from Top Shop...


Sunny Sunday.
Sunday gave us a chance to enjoy a little slice of the summertime, so to make the most of it i pulled on my new shorts and t-shirt i'd picked up at Lakeside...

What do you think of what i picked up?
What did you do this weekend?






Thursday 7 June 2012

My Weekend: The Jubilee

The four day bank holiday weekend was set to be epic. Extra time off work to celebrate everything British, with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, extra time to remember loved ones, with a family BBQ, extra time to spend with friends, and of course, extra time to enjoy the great British summer! However a bucket load of rain wasn't about to stop me enjoying the extra time off...
Saturday.

All the fun of the fair...
The rain held off long enough for me and some friends to enjoy the funfair.
Ok i know it was the Jubilee, and all things British, but i just couldn't resist standing out from the Union Jacks in this American Stars and Stripes t-shirt...I did however keep the Queen in mind by picking out these Crown encrusted jeans..
American Stars and Stripes T-shirt -- New Yorker Poland
Monday Jeans
Following the fair was a few Margaritas with friends in the pub.

Sunday.
A quick shopping splurge on Sunday brought about these little beauts from Republic, and i just couldn't resist...
Picture from republic.co.uk

Despite the rain on Sunday, the BBQ went ahead and we hung out with some family, remembering loved ones, and celebrating the Jubilee too...
Daisy

Monday Movies.
We went to see The Avengers in 3D on Monday. Although i was sceptical, this movie was awesome. I chose to wear my new pale green skinny jeans...
Kiss T-shirt - Poland
Green Jeans - Republic
High-Tops - River Island
I am really loving High-Tops at the moment, so i opted to wear these gorgeous cream with pink flower detail High-Tops, from River Island.
Picture from riverisland.com

Another Shopping Spree.
A new small shopping centre has opened up in Bury St Edmunds, i'd never properly been shopping in Bury before, and after hearing nothing but good things about shopping there, i had to check it out.
T-shirt - River Island
Green Jeans - Republic
Shoes - Accessorize
I found these studded heels in Jane Norman, i love them...they are now on my wish list!!
What do you think?
Bury was a lovely place to shop, i really love wondering around little towns, down a maze of side streets, finding little boutiques full of hidden gems. Bury was great.

The Royals.
Of course i could not talk about the Jubilee weekend without mentioning The Royals. One Royal inparticular managed to cause quite a stir in the press with her choice of outfits, and all i can say is...Good On Her!!!
The Duchess Of Cambridge looked so beautiful in a vibrant red Alexanda McQueen dress.
Picture from MSNHer style.uk.msn.com
Reports have appeared before claiming that Kate doesn't dress for her age, saying that she dresses too old. However when she stepped out in this gorgeous McQueen dress and nude heels, reports appeared saying that she was attemping to steal the show by wearing such a strong colour compaired with the Queen, Camilla, and some of the other Royals. Other reports appeared saying that she had stolen her style from Tulisa and Kim Kardashian.
Picture from Bing Images
I think Kate chose her dress well, and the decision to wear the sleeves and to change the neckline was brilliant. Kate made the dress hers, upstaging both Tulisa and Kim, and giving the dress the Royal class required for such an event. The next McQueen dress she chose was even better...
Picture from MSNHer style.uk.msn.com
Kate looked absolutely gorgeous in this nude lace McQueen dress. I think Kate can do no wrong in McQueen, what do you think? Which do you prefer?