WEEKLY SNAPSHOT #55

Popped my nail art cherry | Homemade potato wedges | Film night | Graze porridges - yummy! | Beautiful new rings from Dixi | Love my new business cards! | Spent the day with this guy on the set of the Bucks & Co AW13 shoot | Top knot | Gorgeous raspberry and white chocolate blondie | Messy hair | Can't stop buying rings! | Lucky Charms | Outfit snaps in the garden | Got a bit braver with another go at nail art | This is what happens when a two year old gets hold of a biro | Wearing crochet and denim.

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IN BLOOM

Does anyone else get that Sunday night feeling? You know, like the one you used to get on a Sunday evening when you knew you had to go to school the next morning and the weekend was almost over? I  have that right this moment. Why do the weekends go so fast? I seem to have done so much these past couple of days but alas! It's almost time to go back to the grind. I'm already counting down the days until next weeks three day weekend. Hoorah for Bank Holidays! 

Today was pretty chilled out, spent mostly cooking and eating, and lounging about in front of the TV which is always my favourite way to spend a Sunday. I wore my favourite pastel Ark jumper teamed with some gorgeous new shorts I was sent by the lovely people over at So In Fashion. I was a little wary of these as I thought they would be pretty sheer, but they are lined and every inch as pretty as I hoped. I love the colourful embroidery detail, and can't wait for some sunshine so I can wear them without tights! They are perfect for Summer as they are really lightweight, and would look great on a night out teamed with a simple tee, blazer and wedges. They have quite a smart feel to them, so they'd fit well into my work wardrobe too. Oooh I do love something with versatility! 

Jumper - Ark*

Shorts - So in Fashion*

Tights - TU

Boots - Topshop (Allegra)

Rings - New Look, River Island

Lips - Vegas Volt by MAC

Nails - Sensual by Jessica

In other news, I have listed some items on eBay that I would love for you to all take a look at. There's a few items from H&M, Motel Rocks, Primark and Miss Selfridge, plus I'm letting go of my trusty Vintage Levi Cut Offs that I no longer fit in to! Please somebody give them a good home? You can check out all of my listings here.

Also, don't forget my amazing giveaway! I have a pair of Hunter Wellies up for grabs, courtesy of Hunter Boots, which I am very excited (and also a little jealous) about. Just scroll down a couple of posts or click here to go to the giveaway, and good luck! 

Hope you have all had a lovely weekend. Let me know what you got up to!

DITSY PRINT DRESS

Just a quick post this evening to show you what I've been wearing today! The weather's still at that horrible in between stage (rainy but muggy - eurgh) so I've been finding it difficult to put outfits together that are weather appropriate lately. I found the River Island dress hidden amongst all of my clothes and realised I'd never actually worn it since buying it back at the beginning of April! (Still in stores and online here.) I got it purely because I love the print, but the shape, in particular the neckline, is something I don't usually go for. Having short hair, I tend to go for higher necklines as I'm conscious of showing my pastey white chest! It's definitely more suited for summer, but teamed with tights and toughened up with my studded black biker jacket, I think it works nicely.

Dress - River Island
Biker Jacket - Topshop
Tights - TU
Boots - Primark
Rings (left to right) - Dixi, Timothy Roe*, New Look, River Island, New Look
Nails - Sensual by Jessica

I wore this outfit to head off into the town centre today for a spot of retail therapy. I had quite a few things to return so got lots of new things in exchange, meaning I didn't have to spend any more money - result! I got a few of the rings pictured, as well as a couple of new tops and a gorgeous bag. I think I'm going to have to put myself on a shopping ban for the next few weeks as car tax and MOT are looming (mega sad face), so these were my last treats for a while now. It's going to be tough as I've seen so many nice pieces on the high street lately. Wish me luck!

Which High Street store are you loving at the moment?

GIVEAWAY: WIN A PAIR OF HUNTER WELLIES!

So lucky for you lovely people, I've teamed up with Hunter to give you the chance to win a pair of their classic tall boots, perfect for the coming festival season! As you all know, Hunter is the wellie of choice for all the big names when it comes to festivals such as Glastonbury, so if you'd like to get your hands on a pair then look no further. Before I head into the competition rules and details on how to enter, I thought I'd show you some of my favourite footwear currently available from Hunter. They don't just do wellies you know, there's also a range of summer sandals and lovely slip on shoes, so come rain or shine there is something fit for any weather. My favourites are the bright glossy finish wellies, and the gorgeous black quilted beauties. I'm loving all the summery colours available, bringing the boots bang up to date and giving a big splash of colour and fun to any outfit.

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So, to be in with the chance of winning a pair of Hunter Original Tall Wellies, all you need to do is be a follower of my blog (either via GFC or Bloglovin) and go over and 'like' the Hunter Facebook page. These are mandatory entry requirements, but there are lots of other ways to gain more entries, making your chances of winning even higher! Just fill out all the relevant details in the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Simple as that! The competition will run until Sunday 26th May, and the winner will be announced within the following 48 hours. All the Ts & Cs are stated in the widget below if you wish to see them.

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Good luck and a huge thank you to Hunter for supplying such an amazing prize!

 

WEEKLY SNAPSHOT #54

Healthy breakfast of granola, yoghurt, strawberries and honey | Face of the day | Wearing my latest Vintage purchase | Spent the day in the sun with my little nephew | Healthy tea | Went out to buy Alien, came back with Mont Blanc's new perfume too! | Ready to see Queen Bey | Beyonce - absolutely amazing!!! | Lift snap in the hotel ready to hit the shops | Best sweet shop I've ever seen! | Off out for a lovely meal with the boy (wearing my new Topshop kimono) | Charity shop purchases | Finally caffeine free pepsi! | Rustled up some yummy asian style salmon for tea | Off camping in the rain | Back a couple of days later with a Starbucks treat to warm me up after two days of rain.

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SUITED + BOOTED

Hello you lovely lot! At the minute I'm in the Lake District camping with family, so if you are reading this and it's raining then please feel sorry for me, ha! I've scheduled this post as I wanted to show you another outfit I wore in Manchester whilst I was there the past few days. It's a look that I'm loving at the moment, which is teaming relaxed boyfriend jeans with a smart blazer jacket for a great alternative work outfit. As many of you know I work in a menswear head office, so this kind of ensemble is ideal as its comfy enough for a day at the desk, yet smart enough for work wear. I'm lucky to work somewhere thats quite relaxed when it comes to how you dress, so this is the kind of thing I tend to go for. 

Blazer - F&F*

TShirt - H&M

Jeans - River Island

Boots - F&F*

Necklace - Miss Selfridge via Debenhams*

I picked up the jeans a few weeks back on an impromptu shopping trip and loved them as soon as I tried them on. I really like the fit of these as they are tapered so are more flattering for my shape and the rips make them even better! These paired with the printed blazer makes for a perfect combo, pulled together with a simple white tee and nude boots. 

What do you think of the boyfriend jean trend? Do you like to mix smart with casual?

 

BEADED BLOUSE

If you're wondering why it's been a little quiet round here, that's because I've been in Manchester for the last few days with Dan, staying in a lovely hotel for a little getaway. The main reason for the trip was to go and see Beyonce on Wednesday night and oh my goodness she was absolutely amazing! I was devastated to miss her last two shows (when she came to Manchester not once, but twice in the space of a few months) due to my lack of money, so to finally see her live was so good. She is an absolute star and hands down the best performer and entertainer in my opinion. Mega girl crush! Then yesterday we hit the shops of Manchester for a spot of retail therapy, and this is what I wore! Cue some snaps taken in bad hotel room lighting...

Blouse - F&F*

Skirt - Ark*

Tights - TU

Boots - Topshop

I love the blouse so much. The pictures really don't do it justice, but it's covered in gorgeous delicate beading detail that is so pretty. I really like the contrast between that and the grungy acid wash denim skater skirt for an edgy twist. I'm really liking the skater shape at the minute as I feel it's flattering for my shape and really nips you in at the waist to create subtle curves. Note that the rights are back too since the rain returned! I'm off on a little camping trip in the Lake District tomorrow so I'm praying the weather gets better because I don't fancy resembling a drowned rat all weekend! 

What have you all been up to this week? Did any of you see Beyonce?