I am almost angered at myself that I even want one, but it has to be said...I WANT A BEANIE!!! There I said it, it's out of the way now. The ones I've seen on Ebay are pretty cute and quite cheap and very chic. I know it is major hipster, but with my own festival season starting in November (hiya Big Reunion) I think it would be the perfect accessory to have. Especially when I am going to be in Skegyness and in freezing cold conditions. Brilliant !
The one I am wearing above is from Topshop and I purchased it a few Winters ago due to the tops of my ears constantly being cold. Practical of me I know. Here are a few I have spotted on the net.
So I was convinced this month that my card had been duplicated and some very fashionable person was purchasing random amounts of clothes at all the same shops I also love. Turns out I just got a likkle carried away with the spending. But come on! Could you have said no to the amazing bargains I picked up? No, I hope the answer is to that question.
First picture- Asos- I have had my eye on this dress for quite some time, but I couldn't justify spending £40 on a dress that I haven't really got an occasion to wear for it. A miracle came in a form of boredom when I saw it on the sale for £23 and being lost for ideas as to what to wear to my godsons upcoming christening (naturally with a cardigan over the top for the church ceremony part)
Second picture- Urban Outfitters- You can see from previous posts (I should turns this post into a weekly want turned into a now have) that I adore these Vadeuville and Burlesque dresses. The color is just another perk to the dress. A real grunge 90s salmon pink. Originally £85, then put down to £40 in the sale and on top of student discount it came to a steal at £35. COME ON WHO COULD HAVE SAID NO!
Third picture- Missguided- Finally I plucked up the courage to order it. Originally £45 and with student discount it came to £39 and free next day delivery. I am still undecided by this coat, I love the style and coloring on my skin tone, but there is something about the fit on the arms that I find quite bizarre. I think it will grow on me though. I am disappointed to see that Missguided only goes up to a size 12 in coats. Although I myself am a 12, I always prefer to go up a size in coats so that it is a little more baggy and comfortable so that I can layer up underneath.
Fourth picture- Primark- This ladies and gentlemen is my new University bag. Practical and stylish. And a steal at £9 thanks to my Aunt (as a going back to university gift). I love the camel color its different, and it gives the bag a whole non-primark feeling. Always a score
So as I've previously mentioned, I have a slightly Jeremy Kyle (or Jerry Springer if you are not familiar with English talk shows) relationship with the color Pink. So I thought i'd give you a peak at my nails before I had to take them off for work (sad face). Whilst on my travels though I picked up this color from Golden Rose in color 324. It instantly caught my eye and I was please when I put it on that it was as neon as it looked in the bottle. At an eye catching £2 it was a bit of a steal so I decided I needed more. I picked up a pastel yellow in 323 and a blood red in 262.
Or not, because I dear Readers can tick off of my Bucket List that I not only attended a Fashion Show, but a Fashion show at London Fashion Week!!! Courtesy of Vodafone and a very loyal best friend (Jade) I attended one of the most amazing experiences of my life at Somerset House.
We set off for war 5.45 (due to Jade having work) and had a look around all the amazing pop-up boutiques. I got a tiny-insy-winsy bit starstruck when I came face to face with the lovely Sandra Hagelstam from 5 Inch and Up. I have been following her blog for at least a year and a half and reading about her collection for Nelly. I slowly went over making my way through racks of Cheap Monday clothing and with a little encouragement from Jade worked up the guts to go and finally speak to her. AND SHE WAS LOVELY. I on the other hand was so nervous and shaking (stay tuned for pictures) and couldn't stop babbaling. It was amazing to finally see her collection in the flesh. The key pieces for me was the Ringa dress and also the amazing Cross shoes. The dress was something I had been looking at specifically on her blog, and when I finally got to see it in the flesh I think it has to be added to my wardrobe, the material and cut is worth every penny.
We then went on to the show which debuted clothing from both the Highstreet and more higher end clothing stores. Considering I was taking photos on my blackberry I am relatively proud of my little phone (it doesn't work half the time, but boy can it take photos). Tulisa also played at the show and as much as I hate to love her, both myself and Jade were singing all the words to the old school N-Dubz tunes. All in all, what an amazing evening. Feet were a little sore though....
I was tagged by my friend and fellow blogger Rebecca. to do this tag, (on a mad tag hype at the moment aren't I). So after a few read overs of what to do I thought i'd give it a shot. The rules are as follows:
1. Each person tagged must post 11 random facts about themselves
2. They must answer the 11 questions posted by the previous blogger
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask their tagged bloggers
4. They must tag 11 blogs with less than 200 followers
5. The bloggers must be told
6. No tag backs Sooooooo 11 Random Facts about me:
I am half Irish, half Spanish
I'm studying History at UNAY (university)
I think I have a shopping problem
I love Company magazine
I have a secret addiction to Come Dine With Me and Cheaters
I got three B's at A-Level
I recently got a small cross tattoo on my wrist
I have a secret crush on Jack Whitehall
My favorite band is Foster the People/ The Killers
I have a love/hate relationship with the colour pink
I am motivated by money
The Questions from Rebecca:
What's your favourite piece of jewellery to wear? A small ring I wear on my engagement finger that was given to me when I was born. Its so tiny it only goes down half way
If you could only wear one perfume/scent for your entire life, which one would you pick? Chanel, Chance eau Fraiche
Twilight or Harry Potter? Twilight
What fashion item could you not live without? A leather Jacket
What's your favourite haircare product? Mystic Oil
What's your favourite drink? Mango, Peach and Passion fruit juice
What's your favourite TV show? Come Dine With Me
Lush or Body Shop? Lush
What are your career aspirations? Fashion Marketing or Public Relations
Tea or coffee? Tea
What advice would you give someone who wants to start a beauty/fashion blog? Be comfortable in your own skin before you start
After being home for a week I finally un-packed (well cleaned up all the clothes off the floor from pouring them out of my suitcase), and boy was it a mission. However, it won't be the biggest task, oh no, that will be washing all of the clothes...sigh. Along with un-packing I took on the great task of cleaning. Finally put up my Adele poster (ultimate single girl status right there) and my new dream catcher which I got when I was in Ibiza for six euros.
I am literally counting down the days until I move into my student housing and start back at UNAYYYY. As fun as this summer has been, I need to get back to some form of routine and education. All this Laguna Beach and Come Dine With Me is actually making me stupid (and go insane). Till the 30th I am slowly suffering on a diet of reality TV.
Outfit of the day:
Jeans: Topshop
Top: Topshop
Shoes: Converse
Hoodie: American Apparel
Denim Jacket: Vintage Wrangler
If I were a gemstone, I'd be Citrine If I were a scent, I'd be Chanel, Chance au Fresh If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be a pair of Jeffrey Campbell, Lanas If I were the weather, I'd be a shower of hailstones If I were a facial expression, I'd be a wink
If I were a car, I'd be a mini If I were a time of day, I'd be midnight If I were a month, I'd be October If I were a place, I'd be Las Vegas If I were a liquid, I'd be peach iced tea If I were a taste, I'd be something sour
If I were a sea animal, I'd be a shark If I were a food, I'd be Blueberries If I were a colour, I'd be burgundy If I were a musical instrument, I'd be a trinagle If I were a flower, I'd be a Rose (for obvious reasons) If I were a song, I'd be "Houdini" by Foster the People
If I were a planet, I'd be the moon If I were an object, I'd be a shot glass If I were a fruit, I'd be a peach If I were a sound, I'd be a wolf whistle If I were a day of the week, I'd be a Saturday
September/October is for some reason a yearly crazy two months in my family. It's as if people in my family come together to decide that they will get married or christen there children in these two specific months. So sticking to tradition I have One wedding, One Christening and a Birthday dinner coming up. The Christening in particular is a big on for me (outfit already sorted, a bargain from ASOS which I have had my eye on for some time now), as I am Godmother !!!
I have been frantically searching every online shop for some sort of inspiration as to what to go for. And finally I think I may have found it in Urban Outfitters. Currently falling deeply in love with the dark colours seen in the Baroque trend, but yet loving the flirty and fun pastels with the Geometric vs Floral style. This is where I hand it to you and ask which one is the nicest.....
I can finally tick this off my bucket list. I have wanted to see The Killers live ever since I heard Romeo and Juliet on the Sawdust Album. What topped it off even more was that I was so close. Not to beat around the bush I shed a few tears, especially when they played When You Where Young. I can hand on heart say I will never be this close to Brandon Flowers crotch ever again....sigh
After a crazy two weeks back, I finally touched down in London town. Little bit darker and a little bit blonder. Downside? I have eaten (and drunk) far too much but had thee most amazing time. Its all gone so quicky though. Months of preparation and its all over (sad face). The fun didn't stop when I returned home however. How? I hear you ask, my most cherished friend took me to see The Killers play live at Koko and I was right at the front!!!! And got filmed for Channel 4. So watch this famous face on a TV near you. Oh did I mention it was all for FREE. My favorite kind of price. So morale of the story: Have some good friends that apart of the fan club. (stay tuned for my videos and pics from The Killers)
My mum got me these really cute vintage sheets from an antique shop in West Hampstead. Think they are soo cute! Also picked up some wooden canvases of Kurt Cobain and David Bowie from St Lukes Hospice in Stanmore for 49 p each! Love charity shops, some people can't handle the looking through all the clothes but I find it so relaxing. I can't handle it though if its in big shops, like Primark and H&M, it just stresses me out having to fight with people for breathing space
Top picture- Porridge with cinnamon and apple, Moroccan tea Middle picture- Lemon and orange chicken with pan fried onions and peppers and spinach , Elderflower and Apple Juice Bottom Picture- My downfall, Pick and Mix sweets
Has anyone else found that a week before you are meant to go on holiday you just cant stop stuffing your face? No? Just me then. I don't know what it is. It's like my body knows I am going away to a hot country were bikini wearing is mandatory. In a last ditch attempt to shift a few pounds (or stones) I have tried (and failed) to be as healthy as I possibly can this week.
I went to visit my Uni friend yesterday in Letchworth as a Happy Birthday/ Farewell. She is off to New York to study for her first term. MISS HER ALREADY!!! Cheeky outfit of the night with my favorite people. Oh and crazy fact of the day is since damaging the ligaments in and around my ankle (cheers Jeffrey Campbell) my ankle was so swollen still and its been three weeks since I did it. Last night was the first time I had worn heels since hurting my ankle, but now I woke up this morning and its returned to an acceptable size. Win, win situation. p.s: I've been paid, watch out high street.
Outfit: Shirt- Primark Jeans- Topshop Necklace- H&M Bag- La Moda Watch- Guess Sunglasses- Ray Bans Shoes- Urban Outfitters
My favorite thing at the moment has to be my new Ray-Bans. I worked long and hard to finally get them and with discount (I work at Waitrose) I got them for £90. Took this briefly before going on a quick shop and coffee with my Grandmama (cute). My lipstick is actually a lip liner from Collection 2000 in Damson, it was about £1.99 and the color lasts for quite a while. Before putting it on apply some Vaseline just because it drys the lips out really quickly.
This is what I wore to lunch today with my family. Off to Letchworth on Thursday to stay with friends then next Tuesday ill be sunning myself in lovely Ibiza.
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