Sunday, 13 May 2012
The Clash
Last week I found a bargain pair of neon jeans in New Look that were in the sale for £10. I had my eye on them for a while but was unsure about the £22 price tag so as soon as they went down in the sale I grabbed the nearest size 8 and made a run for the tills. I love pieces that stand out and these jeans certainly do. I clashed them with my blue missguided top because although these colours wouldn't normally be put together I think they go quite well. My classic white converse completed the look
Monday, 7 May 2012
Lemon Sorbet
As you may have noticed, I am obsessed with H&Ms pastel jeans and now have four pairs! My most recent edition is this lemon yellow pair below. For lunch with a good friend I wore it with my denim shirt also from H&M and my new studded slipper shoes from New Look (£18) The jeans are very comfortable but I should have took plasters out with me as my new shoes have given me blisters.
Last night whilst watching Britain's got Talent I decided to try some nail art. As it was my first attempt since I was about 15 it doesn't look that great but I just need to practice
Please ignore the nail varnish over spill on my fingers. That has washed off since!
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Hot on the High St: River Island
April Showers
With the constant downpours we have been having it's time for me to invest in a raincoat. The Green miu miu is a lottery win dream purchase but the Miss Selfridge number is far more attainable on my budget. Hurry up pay day!
Monday, 23 April 2012
Wardrobe Fresheners
Here are a couple of pieces to brighten up your day after the dismal weather we've been having.
I am really into printed shirts at the moment as they can been worn under blazers or cardigans to keep the chill at bay but still look summery and are a nod to the different print trends.
I am really into printed shirts at the moment as they can been worn under blazers or cardigans to keep the chill at bay but still look summery and are a nod to the different print trends.
This charming tropical print shirt £15 from Select looks great with jeans and can been worn with shorts once it becomes warm enough to brave bare legs
I'm also a big fan of blazers and this neon peach cropped number ticks all the boxes. At only £15 from H&M you can't go wrong. It can be thrown over almost anything to bring it bang up to date
Sunday, 15 April 2012
How to be a modern Fashionista
Fashion isn't about looking like you've just stepped off the catwalk or out of a magazine, it's about being individual and creative and interpreting the trends in your own way. It's not about stepping into a designer shop and purchasing a head to toe expensive outfit, It's about experimenting and looking in both the usual and unexpected places for your fashion finds. It's about mixing it up and combining many elements such as high street, vintage, designer, customised pieces, holiday finds, menswear, charity shop bargains, items you've had in your wardrobe for years, items borrowed from friends, the list goes on...
It has taken me a while to learn this however. When I used to work for an insurance company I would spend my entire wages every month without saving a penny. I would usually only buy clothes from Topshop, River Island, Zara and Gap with the odd Primark and New Look item thrown in teamed with a designer accessory that was a Christmas or birthday present. Nowadays, I'm saving a chunk of my salary so I have to be more careful with my spending. I'm always hunting for the best bargain and will look in many places before making that impulse buy.
What does fashion mean to you and where do you like to shop?
It has taken me a while to learn this however. When I used to work for an insurance company I would spend my entire wages every month without saving a penny. I would usually only buy clothes from Topshop, River Island, Zara and Gap with the odd Primark and New Look item thrown in teamed with a designer accessory that was a Christmas or birthday present. Nowadays, I'm saving a chunk of my salary so I have to be more careful with my spending. I'm always hunting for the best bargain and will look in many places before making that impulse buy.
What does fashion mean to you and where do you like to shop?
Monday, 9 April 2012
The Classics
Sometimes, rather than trying to be bang on trend, I like to go for a more timeless look. Saturday night was one of these occasions as I went to Stevenage for my cousin's 21st birthday party. As it's been a bit cold lately a blazer was a must and my trusty Zara metallic grey number did the job. My dress was a Miss Selfridge sale bargain at an unbelievable £7! You can't see that well from the picture but the dress is covered in tiny silver diamantes. Very pretty and girly which I love.
I accesorized with my Chanel bag which I bought with a rare bonus from my old job years ago and a Tiffany bracelet that my boyfriend bought me one Christmas. My feather earrings were £3.99 for 3 pairs from H&M
I accesorized with my Chanel bag which I bought with a rare bonus from my old job years ago and a Tiffany bracelet that my boyfriend bought me one Christmas. My feather earrings were £3.99 for 3 pairs from H&M
My coral lipstick is Rimmel's Coral Queen shade which is very wearable and flattering.
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