Holiday wardrobe

As many of my close friends (and the long suffering BF) know my shopping habit can get a little out of control sometimes. However it seems to go into mental overdrive when I know Im going away on holiday. I forget half the stuff I I own and think I must need another ten bikinis/shorts/sarongs.  After my bank balance takes some serious damage it all arrives and I will always then realise I dont need half of it.  Of course the same thing happened again with my holiday last week so I thought I would share with the lovely blogging world what I bought.  Also please feel free to reassure me that Im not the only one with this problem ;)...


Karen Millen Suede Tassle Clutch £60 (sale)!

 




ASOS Asymmetric Printed Beach Tee £22 now £15!



ASOS Fiji Leather Tie Up Sandals £20



Zara Pink Sandal £59.99 now £39.99!



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My makeup bag June 15, 2012

Its been a long time coming but I thought I would do one of these as a few people have asked me what make up Ive been wearing lately.  I would love to be one of those girls that are super organised in the morning, walking out the door with perfect hair and make up and carrying just the minimal stuff to top it up. 

Unfortunately im not and the usual scenario is the BF in the car honking the horn to warn me he is going to leave any second, causing me to run out the door, with my hair not finished, rocking a "Clockwork Orange" look with only one mascared eye and dropping half my stuff...

Mulberry make up bag - Mulberry sample sale

No 7 Exceptional Definition mascara

The Body Shop Born Lippy lipbalm (strawberry)

Mac Ruby Woo lipstick - the most perfect matt lipstick EVER

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint Beige 02 medium skin tones

No 7 Perfect Lips pencil (15 fire)

Dior Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil (trinidad black) 

The Body Shop Lip&Conealer brush 

Garnier Caffiene anti-dark circles 2-in1 roll-on (medium)

Garnier Pure Active 2in1 Tinted Spot roll-on (fair skin)

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil (dark brown) 

The Body Shop Retractable Blusher Brush  

Kent Finest Comb

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers

Clarins Bronzing Duo Mineral Powder Compact (01 light)

and very randomly

Bio Sculpture Gel Gloss Top Coat - however please note this is amazing! Dries literally within seconds..

and heres the finished product...

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Purchase of the Day - Zara Sequinned Heels

Just a little update on a recent purchase of mine.  Zara has really started to lead the way for highstreet fashion in the last two years and become a firm favourite of mine.  Before I would more look to it for smart/trendy work-wear but they have now started releasing on trend going out clothes, shoes and handbags.

Thought I would do a little Polyvore set as well.  These are £59 and in stores now.

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Todays outfit October 7

I haven't done one of these for a while and as Im rocking a bit of vintage today I thought I better let the blogging community know about it.  My Nana gave me these trousers a couple of weeks ago, with some amazing dresses, (more on those later) and I am still in two minds whether to get them tailored.  

As you can see they havent got a flared bottom but as they are a looser fit around your bum I think it needs a tapered leg to balance it out. What do you guys think, shall I leave them as they are? Any opinions very welcome!


Jacket - ASOS
Tshirt - Topshop
Trousers - Vintage
Ballet Pumps - Ebay
Necklace - Banana Republic
Ring - Accessorize




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Feather frolics

Another obsession that the long suffering BF has put up with is my love of feathers. I just cannot get enough of them, I love the way it adds that bit of glamour into some many different outfits as well.
It works in two ways for me; either subtle touches added here and there from a pair of earrings/hair-band or if I'm feeling brave to go all out, a skirt or shoes.  However an important lesson to remember is to pair the feathery bit with less fussy pieces of clothing.


So before you start running through Trafalgar Square to catch yourself a pigeon, heres an easier option:

Zara feather skirt £79

Manolo Blahnik 

ASOS Black Feather Court shoes £100

Lallys Closet £35

Free People Feather Duster Earrings £17.50

Peacocks feather earrings £2.80 (BARGAIN)!

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Purchase of the Day - Costume jewellery

Just wanted to share with you lovely lot my two favourite purchases lately.  I cannot take the credit for finding them however as BF bought them as a surprise.  On the first I admit I have had mixed reviews, some ooohs, some yucks and one comment of "looks like its going for a poo"...Nice.

Anyhoo I love it and gave him the obvious name of Kermy (yes I know I NEED TO GET OUT MORE)

The second seems to be more liked all round, I suppose because its more pretty looking.  BFs niece has named it Olivia (I love her randomness, however she does have an excuse being 4, whereas me being 26 most definitely do not)

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Purchase of the Day - Muubaa leather jacket

Just wanted to share with you my amazing purchase as I have been looking for a leather jacket that I really love for such a loooooong time.  There are so many different types now and while Im glad there is lots of choice they arent always the best quality or the type of cut/style that will last for years.  Anyway heres the scenario:


Im browsing through Brandalley (amazing discount sales website, more on that later)! and they are having a Muubaa sale.  I have heard of this brand but hadnt had a chance to check it out properly.  I am scrolling through thinking nice, nice, nice but just not me, about to give up but wait...HOLD ON...whats this?  Black sheepskin Cascade Waterfall Jacket, reduced from £780 to £290????? Now thats what Im talking about.  Its fitted but still with a grungy style and has a sheepskin lining for that extra bit of luxury feel to it.  And for such a huge discount it would be stupid not to buy it right??  


So I do what most girls do and ring my mum.  She is a Brandalley freak and is constantly on there so I know she will agree with me...maybe not, she tells me off as im suppose to be saving and says DO NOT BUY IT. 
Oh dear my finger is edging closer and closer to the "add to basket" button...sod it! Im going to buy it and then if I fall in love with it straight away its fate.


And here it is:

Not sure why I look miserable as Im very happy!

Thats better!!

As im sure you guessed I squealed with excitement and fell in love straight away.  It fits perfectly and will go with so many different outfits, I have already worn it with a dress on a night out and casual maxi dress for the day.  


Now while I do not recommend spending that amount of money of clothes everyday sometimes you just need to dish out that little bit extra for an item that will see you through the style ages.  This is my one for 2011.


Happy searching for yours bloggers!xx