tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91756489090853806512024-03-14T12:07:32.879-07:00Fashionista on a budget Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.comBlogger394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-18802926125787708712016-01-25T02:31:00.004-08:002016-01-25T02:31:42.895-08:00The End of Fashionista on a Budget?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wouldn't call myself a 'fashionista' anymore. In fact, I don't know if I ever was one to be honest! I've always loved fashion and get excited about the latest trends and I believe that fashion should be accessible to everyone which is how the name of my blog came about. But personally, I feel that my life has and is continuing to change significantly since starting this blog back in 2010.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back then I had a full time job and an exciting life, full of outfit opportunities. Nowadays I still have the bursting wardrobe but my most worn items are pyjamas, tracksuits and gym wear. I occasionally venture out to places that warrant a decent outfit but these occasions are now few and far between. I also go to far fewer events nowadays and will attend even less when I move out of London over the next few months. With the current saturation of blogs I also feel like my blog is outdated and that I need to up my game and start afresh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Subjects to blog about are becoming more limited and I have to admit that I've struggled over the past year or so. A variety of factors have contributed towards me losing my mojo and blogging sometimes can be a chore. I'm even tempted to give up completely but I would miss being part of the community and sharing my thoughts so instead, I will continue blogging at ChelseyPrentice.com but my posts will be more personal and about a variety of subjects rather than prodominantly focused on what I'm wearing. My blog gradually began to change direction some time ago anyway and I don't feel that my blog title always reflects my posts anymore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Therefore, I plan to have a short blogging break whilst I visit my grandparents in Spain from later this week until early February. Then I will make the final decision on what to do about my blog but it's likely that Fashionista on a Budget will be no more. The blogging world is changing so fast and I need to adapt and attempt to catch up with it or else get left behind</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-41894761202859878692016-01-22T11:56:00.002-08:002016-01-22T11:59:09.771-08:00Mad Hatter's Tea Party at The Sanderson Hotel<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Mad Hatter's Tea party is something I've wanted to do for a while so I was delighted that it was one of my Christmas presents from my Mum's partner. My mum also received the same gift so it gave us something to look forward to in January, which is probably the most dreary month of the year and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! I opted for the White Rabbit tea which was infused with hints of vanilla and grapefruit and complimented the sweet treats perfectly. A refreshing, fruity gin cocktail was also included with the option to order extra cocktails and other drinks. (at an extra charge)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The savoury bites were brought out first which included sandwiches, a warm salmon scotch egg and a crab eclair. As I'm a fusspot and only eat warm sandwiches and canapés I ate the croque monsieur and the scotch egg only but they were both really tasty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the end we were given a surprise dish which was very yummy and light. I would definitely recommend the Mad Hatter's Tea Party for a fun and tasty afternoon in London and I'm sure I'll be back!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since falling ill back in late 2014 and quitting my office job in July 2015 my everyday style has become much more casual. I still like getting dressed up occasionally but if I'm going shopping, have a hospital appointment or just going round my boyfriend's house I like to be comfortable. As a teenager I was obsessed with trainers and over the past few months my love of them has been reignited. I went from having one gym pair to two for the gym only and 3 for everything else. I've wanted a pair of Adidas Stan Smith's for a while so when I saw these in Footlocker my Christmas money was wiped out instantly! At £69.99 they are much more expensive than similar styles were back when I was a teenager (why didn't I keep some pairs from years ago just in case?!) but I plan to get my monies worth out of these metallic wonders. They do come up slightly small at the front which I didn't notice in the shop but they aren't too small to wear. I'd maybe advise that you go half a size up if you can</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also picked up some new gym trainers from Sports Direct which were from the kid's section and only cost £19! I've already worn them for the gym and they do the job nicely</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also had a sort out of my underwear drawer and replaced some uncomfortable knickers with 5 pairs of Victoria's secret Hiphuggers, bikini and high leg briefs which are the most comfortable styles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Getting up before 10am during the week isn't a choice for most but as I've been unemployed since July last year I've got into bad sleeping patterns and lie in habits. I don't sleep very well most nights, often not falling asleep until 2 or 3am and then waking up a couple of times but as I hope to be doing odd days of work soon I need to get my body clock back to normality. This has proved more difficult than you would think but I've managed to get up before 10 3 days out of 5 this week which is a decent start I suppose. It doesn't help living next door to people who slam doors at all hours and often wake me up but I'm trying my best</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Temping work is something I plan to do as and when for the next couple of months until I move out of London. I mostly need to do this for money but also to regain some sense of normality and have a life again. Back in November I did one day covering reception which I enjoyed but it seemed to make the pain in my head much worse. I'm hoping that I won't have the same problem next time as my head has been much better since Christmas so fingers crossed I'll be fine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Since August I've been going to the gym twice a week most weeks but I plan to increase it to three times when I can as it does make me feel better. If I can't get to the gym I'll try to do a bit of gentle exercise at home or go for a walk. I'm not one of those people who enjoys exercise but since my thyroid gland stopped working properly in 2013 I've needed to work out to control my weight and it also helps with my anxiety and stress</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. I go through stages of putting clothes and shoes I no longer wear on apps such as Depop or sites such as Ebay but get frustrated when things don't sell and end up giving up for a few months. I plan to be persistent this year as I could do with the money and need to clear out things that I no longer use or that don't fit me anymore</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. My lack of patience makes cooking quite a chore but I would like to learn and perfect a couple of signature dishes. At the moment I only either grill fish or meat and serve it with salad or throw something in the oven but I need to start behaving more like a grown up and force myself to do some things I find daunting such as chopping up onions! (Just need to find some goggles and gloves...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. I wonder if I'm the only person who has a bag of clothes in her room waiting to be taken to the dry cleaners or hand washed? This year I need to keep on top of this as clothes don't end up being worn for years due to my laziness! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. I love holidays but don't get to go away as often as I'd like. Luckily my grandparents live in Spain and I go at least once a year but it's not really a holiday as I go there to spend time with them and it's like my home from home. My boyfriend and I haven't had a holiday alone together since 2013 so we're hoping that we can afford to go away in the summer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Once I move away from London with my family I plan to look for a permanent job closer to where we end up living as I need to earn money and routine is missing from my life. Getting up early everyday will be a challenge but hopefully I'll sleep better once we move. We're praying for considerate neighbours this time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. It would be great to learn a new skill and not just give up in the early stages like I usually do, mostly due to my incredibly short attention span and lack of patience. I also need to believe that I can learn something and not be completely useless at it. This may take longer than a year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have any of you set any goals for 2016? If so how are you getting on? I'm going to need all the help I can get with some of mine as sadly, motivation isn't my strong point</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-86759701403198666442016-01-01T05:44:00.001-08:002016-01-01T05:44:46.629-08:00New Year, New Outfit<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seeing as last night was the first New Years Eve that I've actually left the house since 2012 I thought it would be rude not to buy a new dress for the occasion. luckily there were some gems on asos, so much so that I struggled to narrow it down to this sequin dress by Glamorous. It cost £37 in the sale which is great value as the sequins are heavy and are matte when you brush them one way but iridescent when brushed the opposite way. I spent most of the night stroking my dress as it's weirdly therapeutic! We went to Kanaloa, a Hawaiian bar in the City for dinner and drinks with friends but left shortly after 12 as it got a bit too manic and people around us were getting too drunk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I had the opportunity to rewind about 14 months, before my grandad got ill and also before I was diagnosed with blood clots on the brain, I would but only if I knew then what I do now. Maybe then I could've saved him and myself before it was too late. I don't like to talk to those close to me about how I'm feeling as it upsets me and the grief hits me like a giant wave. As I struggle to keep afloat, the pain feels as raw as it did when I first found out that his illness was terminal back in the summer. He was only 76 so I thought he would still be around for another few years, making me laugh and putting up with me. I hoped he would still be here for when I finally get my sh*t together and start behaving like the adult that I'm meant to be (whenever that may happen) but sadly, life never seems to turn out the way we hoped. (for people like me anyway)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year was the hardest year of my life but also one of the most slow paced and relaxing. I've spent the best part of the second half of the year out of work which has allowed me to spend much treasured time with family and close friends. It's reinforced ideas about what sort of job and life I want in the future which I hope to put into practice in 2016. I have a feeling that next year will be a turning point in my life and there will be quite a lot of change. I should be moving out of London sometime before the summer with my family which will begin a new chapter. I would love to be taking a step towards being a grown up and moving in with my boyfriend but sadly that isn't currently possible financially. I can only hope that it will be within the next couple of years. I also plan to look for a permanent job when I move which will hopefully be closer to home and not too stressful. Recent events have reinforced my view that a work life balance is incredibly important so I don't want a career that takes over my life. I plan to carry on blogging as it's a good creative outlet and I enjoy being part of a community. I don't fit in everywhere but amongst my fellow bloggers I feel accepted and at home</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope that most of you have had a much better year than I have and I wish you all the best for 2016</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-68334985031383431252015-12-19T04:22:00.002-08:002015-12-19T04:22:54.079-08:00Walking in Winter Wonderland<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven't been blogging recently as I've not been in the right frame of mind. Sadly, my grandad passed away on Monday after battling aggressive cancer. He was only diagnosed in July so the latter part of this year has been awful. I've always loved Christmas but the past two years have been tough with my illness then my granddad's passing, it's enough to make even the most avid Christmas fans turn Scrooge but I'm trying my best to enjoy moments of Christmas spirit (no, I don't mean Baileys and the like)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A trip to Winter Wonderland for Ldn Meet up's Secret Santa with some lovely fellow bloggers helped lift my mood and I was mesmerised by the lights and festive atmosphere. <a href="http://www.blondevision.co.uk/">Lauren</a> did a great job of organising the event, I got to meet some really nice people and loved my secret santa present which was a set of Yankee candles. I still don't know who they were from but I'm very thankful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These are my two favourite, festive themed items from the giveaway with a handmade business card. After all, it isn't christmas without sparkly nails and a cinnamon scented candle! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The winner will be announced on 14th December so best of luck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My bag is a Longchamp classic that I've owned for a few years. I think this palette works particularly well on golden blondes but it would also suit brunettes with sun kissed skin and those with bronze tones in their hair. The trousers are so comfortable and would be great for work with a pair of brogues or loafers</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-44533732847938859832015-11-28T03:32:00.001-08:002015-11-28T03:32:09.152-08:00Ready to Roka<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a couple of years I've wanted to try Roka, an upmarket Japanese restaurant in Canary Wharf but was too busy wasting my money on overpriced cocktails in ridiculously busy bars. Over the past month or so my head pains have been pretty bad so I'm trying not to overdo things and eating out is the perfect way for me to get out of the house, get dressed up, socialise but is also chilled enough not to affect my health. My friend Sarah also wanted to try it so we booked a table for last Thursday to see what all the fuss was about. It definitely lives up to its good reputation as the food was amazing and I really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. I don't like cold or raw food (I know, I'm weird but that's another story) so we chose a selection of hot dishes including baby back ribs, vegetable tempura, lamb cutlets, steamed rice and chicken skewers. The ribs were my favourite but I enjoyed all of the dishes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think next time I wear it I'll wear a long jacket to hide my stomach and thigh area as I don't really like clothes that are too fitted to my body. It could also be dressed down with a roll neck top underneath and a pair of ankle boots</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-73717643313975818762015-11-11T09:03:00.003-08:002015-11-11T09:03:37.431-08:00Birthday Boisdale<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was my birthday last week and I don't get out much so I wanted to celebrate in style. I've been thinking about trying Boisdale, a Scottish restaurant over Canary Wharf for a while so it was the perfect opportunity. I wanted to match my outfit to the red decor and wear something with plenty of room for my post dinner belly so my red tunic dress from Topshop was ideal. Popping a Lurex Topshop top on underneath prevented me from flashing any flesh and scaring the waiters! My favourite things about Boisdale were the food, view and atmosphere, the tartan carpet and the fairground mirrors near the entrance which gave us a laugh</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Cullen-esque pale skin in these pictures make me realise that after Halloween I need to crack open a bottle of fake tan! My plans for tonight involve going for a meal with friends so quite a tame Halloween for me but I do plan to rock a Gothic look. I hope you enjoy tonight however you spend your evening. Happy Halloween!</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-77801761116879005032015-10-25T03:54:00.000-07:002015-10-25T03:54:16.230-07:00Autumnal Hues<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't get out that much nowadays and spend most of my evenings at home or my boyfriend's house so it's always nice to have evening plans to look forward to. Last night our friends invited us round their house for food and drinks and it was really nice to catch up with everyone. I've been doing work experience for the past two weeks which involved being on my feet all day and was quite physical which means I've been wearing mostly jeggings and trainers so I saw last night as an opportunity to dress less casually. I bought a faux fur gillet from TK Maxx about 3 months ago and wore it for the first time with a polo neck top from Lindex, skirt from River Island and boots from Public Desire (£40)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Big Bang smells like a citrusy soap and half is enough so you can get two baths out of it. At first you see blue, pink and yellow swirling around which is almost like a firework effect then the water turns light blue which is pleasant. I would buy it again as it's revitalising and helps you wake up if you're feeling tired which I often do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the event I wore an orange mini skirt from River Island (£32) with a lace shirt from Primark (£14) and a past season Topshop blazer and Zara boots. My tights are a few years old but my bag was bought recently from H&M (£14.99)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm also obsessed with anything that has fluted sleeves at the moment so this ticks off that trend box too. I'm gutted that I managed to ladder my star print tights from next and thought that my boots covered up the laddered part but as they didn't lets just say I added an element of grunge to the outfit on purpose! One of my best friends suggested that I occasionally make more daring fashion choices rather than always sticking to pieces that I know will suit me so I'd like to start leaving my style comfort zone every so often and experiment a bit but still feel comfortable. Are there any outfits you would like to see me wearing or any particular looks I should try? Please comment or tweet me; @ChelseyPrentice as I'd love to hear from you</span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175648909085380651.post-6942748282825111652015-09-21T09:39:00.003-07:002015-09-21T09:39:32.411-07:00Fastfest 2015; Catwalk to Cosmopolitan Fashion Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event was held in the Battersea Evolution Marquee which was a stunning, spacious venue. It felt so glamorous that I imagined I was at a party with the cast of Made In Chelsea and funnily enough, some of them such as Lucy Watson and Stephanie Pratt actually attended the event but sadly I didn't bump into any famous faces. Before the show my friend and I enjoyed cocktails with Zubrowka vodka, a glass of prosecco and a Baileys Martini whilst soaking up the atmosphere. The queues for beauty treatments were quite long but we did visit the Ted Baker stand where my friend won a bag after finding a badge in a large box, reminiscent of the trial in 'I'm a Celebrity...' where you have to rummage through to find stars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The show was presented by the gorgeous Laura Whitmore and we were treated by a lively, entertaining performance from Connor Maynard who kept us all in high spirits</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, I was pretty pleased with the results. I love the natural looking colour and the citrus smell which is much less biscuity than other self tan products I've tried. The formula is very luxurious but the density of the liquid makes it slightly difficult to get it out of the bottle and I found I had to really shake it up and squeeze the bottle to dispense the product. I think that a pump dispenser would be really useful or perhaps a squeezy bottle for ease of use. I also found that I had to spread the product evenly across the mitt with my fingers to get an even tan so maybe I'll try using gloves instead to apply it next time. I did have a bit of streaking on my neck and upper arm but that is more than likely due to my lack of expertise in applying it more than the product itself! I'm more used to thin tanning lotions or mousses so I think I just need to get some gloves and improve on my technique. My arms and face look naturally sun kissed and people have commented on how well I look so I would recommend it for the compliments alone! Professional spray tans using Beau Bronz products are also available in selected salons which I'd definitely like to try before a big event as it's always best to leave things to the experts! See the <a href="http://beaubronz.co.uk/">website</a> for more information</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not really a jewellery person but I do find that it can complete a look so I try my best to wear it when I remember! This gorgeous set of rings was a bargain £4 and are a good way to update your look with a touch of boho</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Casual, everyday wear I often slip into a pair of jeggings from Uniqlo as they are so soft and comfortable like leggings but pretty much look like jeans. At £14.90 you can't go wrong so I picked up two pairs for Autumn and Winter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been to a few Bloggers Love events before so was keen to attend their Fashion Week event on Monday evening. My boyfriend came along to experience a blogger event and take the photos for which I'm very grateful! We arrived early at about 5.50 so it wasn't too busy when we first got there. There were some great brands and the ones that I spoke to were very friendly and engaging. I didn't get the chance to chat to everyone but I did have a detailed look and chat with representatives from the following brands:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boadica The Victorious; This range of unique luxury unisex scents is available in high end department stores such as Selfridges and the two fragrances that I sampled were sensual, musky florals that lasted all night. One for the Christmas list I think! (see picture 1)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Little Odine; The concept of peel-off nail polish takes me back to my childhood in the 90s but what a great idea! I definitely plan to try them soon as they dry quickly, use natural ingredients so are much less damaging to your nails than normal nail varnish and as they peel off, theres no need to faff around with remover (see picture 4)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Type the Hype: This platform brings bloggers and brands together by giving them opportunities to work together on assignments. I will definitely be signing up very soon</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Linzy-Lou's: This purse friendly accessories brand had a few on trend handbags that I have my eye on! I'm very tempted by the red one in picture 3 below</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Halo; A hair extension brand with a difference as rather than traditional clip ins, the hair piece is worn around your head like a hat and once you pull through your own hair it blends pretty seamlessly, providing the shade matches your own hair. It also feels incredibly soft and shiny (see picture 6)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also had a quick chat with the lovely Georgina Dee (below) who has recently produced her first collection, including this gorgeous blue cocktail dress </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was also a fashion show which showcased gorgeous pieces by Amigdala Wearable Art jewellery, Quiz clothing and Zaeem Jamal</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I enjoyed the event but did struggle with the all black dress code as it's not a colour that I usually wear head to toe unless I'm at work! However, it did make the front row look very professional, like the show was being watched by fashion editors and it also pushed me out of my comfort zone style wise. I went for a playsuit from Motel with tights, a fedora from River Island and fringed faux suede jacket from Zara which I ended up tying around my waist. Ankle boots from Linzi and a fringed Primark bag completed the look. The OXO Tower location also provided the perfect backdrop for outfit photos</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Chelsey Prentice http://www.blogger.com/profile/17753007269052567435noreply@blogger.com0