WEEKEND WISHLIST #6

Before I get onto the wishlist, I have picked out a giveaway winner for my shop giveaway which has already been announced on Twitter, but incase you missed it, the winner was Ashleigh from Ashllyd. Congratulations! Ashleigh aslo has a really great blog that I just found now, check it out! Thanks to all of you that entered, and for all your lovely comments on the shop. I really appreciate it!

No onto the wishlist! This week there are still pastels on my list, but not quite as many as last week. There's also some florals thrown in as I'm always a sucker for a floral print. I hate the middle of the month as I'm so bad with money and always have nothing left come this time, so this is absolute torture! Less than two weeks until payday though so I can dream!

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#1: I love envelope clutches, and this neon pink one is so gorgeous. I love Boohoo's accessories at the minute. They have some great statement bags in! This clutch is the perfect way to add a pop of neon into your wardrobe without going too OTT. I'm very pale skinned so feel like I couldn't wear neon in clothing, but this would be the ideal way to put some neon into my style!

#2: This dress was added straight to my bookmarks as soon as I spied it the other day! I really like navy but don't have a lot of it in my wardrobe. This dress is a great versatile shape and style. I can imagine wearing it for formal occasions with heels or in summer with some gladiator style sandals and huge sunnies.

#3: This blouse almost looks designer, but it's not, it's H&M! It reminds me a little of the Peter Pilotto S/S 2012 collection with the gradients of colour and the print. It's a little on the pricey side for H&M at £29.99, which isn't bad, but quite a high value for H&M! I do really like it though, and think it would look great tucked into frayed denim shorts in summer.

#4: I thought I would throw in something plain so I didn't give you all a headache with the amount of colour on the screen! I love blouses like this one with crochet or embroidery detail for summer. They're so easy to style and can be dressed up or down really easily. I love the high neck of this one as I think they suit me.

#5: I love the Mary Katrantzou collection at Topshop and this is my favourite piece, but sadly it's sold out. All the prints in this collection are amazing, as they usually are with Mary Katrantzou! This would be the perfect piece for summer as it would go with so many colours.

#6: I'm loving Miss Selfridge at the minute. I think they're at the best they've been in a long time. How cute is this dress?! It really wouldn't suit my pastey white skin but with a bit of fake tan and a pair of nude heels, this would be a great dress for a summer wedding or christening. 

#7: River Island is another shop I'm really impressed with at the minute. I never used to even go in a few years back as I didn't like the stock, but I've been completely won over. Pretty prints like this one are right up my street and I love the shape of the skirt. Great with a loose fitting vest and cute flats.

#8: I love pleated skirts and wore them all summer last year. The colours of this one are so lovely and great for the pastel trend. This would be amazing with a white tee and coral blazer for a smart/casual look.

#9: Another bag by Boohoo! This bucket bag is a great size for day to day use and I love the buckle detail. Mustard yellow is one of my favourite colours too so this is perfect for me! I really need a new bag for everyday and this one is high up on my list.

#10 & #11: OMG. How gorgeous are these?! I had to post two colours of these as I literally couldn't decide between the two. These are some of the most beautiful shoes I've seen in a long time. Glitter and shoes is a winning combination for me. Throw in peach and coral tones and you have the ultimate shoe! I know I'll probably never buy these as I wouldn't really get many chances to wear them, but I can dream that maybe, just maybe, these will grace my feet one day!

Also, as usual here are some great blogs that I've been loving this week!

FIVE TO FOLLOW:

1. Kristabel @ I Want You To Know

2. Kate @ Dolly Bow Bow

3. Claire @ Stolen From Grandma

4. Victoria @ VIPXO

5. Kavita @ She Wears Fashion

What's on your wishlist this week? Hope you're all having a lovely weekend! Don't forget, it's Mother's Day tomorrow!

SITTING PRETTY LOVES: GWYNEDDS

If all goes to plan this should schedule whilst I'm at work! I'm on the late shift tonight so decided to plan ahead and get organised by writing this in advance. I'm trying to do this feature a bit more often as I think it's a great way to show brands I've discovered and share them with you all, though I won't be able to do this every week! This time round I'm talking about a really great brand I recently found out about called Gwynedds. 

Gwynedds is a German based brand that launched in 2007, and has now arrived in the UK with it's gorgeous, laid back Spring/Summer collection. Their philosophy is that fashion doesn't have to be complicated, and this comes out in their pieces - fashionable basics with a youthful edge, inspired by the comfy clothes we wore as children. Pretty pastels, relaxed layering and versatile shapes make up their new collection, perfect for the summer time. This is the kind of clothing I would wear as loungewear, or to wear on a flight, for example. It just looks so easy to wear and comfortable. 

The grey dress in the above image would be great for summer holidays with some gladiator sandals to keep you cool in the heat, and I love all the bright colours. Below are a couple of images from the lookbook. I love the first image and the layering of colours. A great idea for the pastel trend, and again, versatile and easy to wear. These are what I'd class as essential pieces that could fit into any wardrobe and be dressed up or down. 

Watch this space! I predict big things for Gwynedds in the UK, and will definitely keep them in mind next time I'm shopping for a holiday wardrobe, (which sadly won't be this year, sad face) or looking to buy some new loungewear. I love their ideas and their branding, and think they will do really well over here. They will be available as of this month in the UK and Ireland in selected stores and small boutiques, so keep your eyes peeled for stockists! 


PS. My giveaway closes at midnight tonight, so get your entries in if you haven't already!

TOTALLY TROPICAL

I couldn't wait for this blouse to arrive (and I was waiting quite a while. H&M need to sort out their delivery service. Ordered on the 28th Feb, arrived on 12th March, a whole THIRTEEN days later! Not good!) and finally got round to wearing it today. It's the perfect print for spring and so easy to wear. I love the tropical trend but some prints can be a bit too loud for my taste. This one is just the right amount of colour and print. I wore it with my trusty vintage Levis cut offs and tights, but I think it would look really cute with pastel or pale blue skinnies and wedges when the weather warms up. Come on Spring!!!

Blouse - H&M
Shorts - Levi's cut offs via COW Vintage
Tights - Primark
Shoes - Urban Outfitters
Necklace - Sitting Pretty
Ring - Sitting Pretty
Lips - Viva Glam Gaga by MAC
Nails - Peach Melba & Mint Ice Cream by Barry M

I decided to wear my hair up after realising last night that it is just about long enough now! That's the one thing I miss about having long hair. I could throw it up in a top knot and not have to worry about it! I think it looks quite nice up when I have it messy curly. Don't know why but my eyes seem to look really false and white in these photos! I haven't airbrushed them like that don't worry! I only ever alter the brightness/contrast of photos as I shoot in a dark corner of my room!

Wearing two pieces from my shop! I now have rings in stock in lots of colours. I have one left in stock of the one I've got on, and they are all adjustable so will fit all. I love the mint green ones especially. Perfect for the pastel trend! Only have a couple of the long cross necklaces left, so if you want one you'll have to be quick!

Will you be wearing the tropical trend this spring? 

SITTING PRETTY STYLES: PASTEL JEANS

It's been a long while since I did one of these posts, but I am back on form with them and you should (hopefully) be seeing one every week now. I thought I'd kick things off with what is already a huge trend for Spring/Summer and that's pastels. I'm focusing on jeans in this post purely because I think they're the main item that seems to be everywhere from the pastel trend, and they can be quite tricky to style. If you're a new follower and don't know how these posts work, basically I take one item and show you two ways to style it. One look for daytime, and one more dressed up for night.

THE PASTEL JEANS - CASUAL

I've chosen to style some pink skinny jeans, but obviously there are many more colours available! For a casual look I would tuck in an oversized vest or T-shirt for a slouchy, laid back feel in plain white, and slip on some peep toe flats in a neutral tone. I think neutrals are the best way to keep this looking chic and strong, as adding too many colours and prints can be too much, so keep accessories simple. I'd also add a pastel blazer in a contrasting colour. Mint green works really well with pink (or coral too!) and this one has a lace finish, so looks a lot softer than a normal blazer in a block colour would - great for keeping it casual! I'd then add on some cute retro sunglasses and a simple long necklace to pull it all together, and carry a large holdall. I love the ice cream coloured one I've chosen, as it still has the splashes of colour, the same as the clothing, but they are a lot more muted so don't distract from the rest of the outfit.

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THE PASTEL JEANS - FORMAL

Dressing up a pair of pastel jeans can be a bit more difficult, as the pale colours are much more suited to day time. However with the right accessories it can work. For these jeans, I'd add a simple blouse, again in mint, or if you didn't want to add another colour then white or cream would be fine. I've gone for quite a slim fitting shape with a contrasting collar and cuffs. I'd tuck this in and then add a jacket. I really like the structured shape of the metallic one I've chosen. The colour isn't too heavy, and the shape is just right for an evening look. Again, I'd keep accessories neutral, so I've gone for some gorgeous nude heels and a simple envelope clutch. I'd finish off with a short statement necklace for a bit more glitz!

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What do you think of the looks I've created? How would you wear your pastel jeans? Let me know if there's something in particular you would like to see me style next week!

LIPSTICK COLLECTION

A bit of a different post than my usual, but I really wanted to throw this in there! Long time followers will know that another love of mine is make up, to the extent where I used to have a Youtube channel alongside the blog, reviewing make up products and doing 'Face Of The Days'. I stopped it purely because it wasn't very 'me' to sit and talk infront of the camera, and I never got comfortable doing it. I'd much rather watch the pros do it than attempt to start it up again! Nevertheless, I still am obsessed by all things make up and beauty, so another way to show you that is here on the blog. I'll be trying to filter in the odd beauty based post just for something a little different, but it will still be a blog primarily based on fashion and outfits.

To start with I wanted to show you my lipstick collection. I was going to base this just on my MAC lipsticks, but I think it's nice to see a wide variety of brands and price ranges than just high end. However, be warned, it is mainly MAC!

Top row l-r: Hue, Creme Cup, Fanfare, Please Me, Ravishing, Lovelorn.

Bottom row l-r: Viva Glam Gaga, Saint Germain, Chatterbox, Impassioned, Lady Danger.
All from MAC.

MAC lipsticks are my all time favourites. I love all the finishes and the smell is really pleasant. They don't dry my lips out at all, even the matte ones and the colours always seem to be really true on the lips to how they look in the bullet. You can see that some are used a lot more than others, and a couple I need to repurchase. I did also have Shy Girl but it's gone missing - sad times! My favourite is Impassioned, the bright hot pink, but being so bright I rarely get to wear it. Next on my list are Vegas Volt,  Speed Dial and Girl About Town. Also want to get my mitts on Viva Glam Nicki at the end of the month when I have funds!

Top row l-r: Laura Mercier Tangerine, Natural Collection Raspberry, Calvin Klein Heatwave, Chanel Rouge Coco 31 Cambon, Laura Mercier Cherrywood, Rimmel Starry-Eyed.

Bottom row l-r: Natural Collection Apple Blossom, 17 Mirror Shine Beehive. Natural Collection Pink Mallow, ELF Nicely Nude, Rimmel Pink Blush, Topshop Ohh La La.

As you can see the rest are a right random mix of brands! I have everything from the £1.99 Natural Collection at Boots to the rather expensive Chanel. My favourites here are the Chanel lipstick because it is so luxurious and lovely to apply, and Topshop's Ohh La La as it is my go to colour for Summer. I really love the formula for the Topshop lipsticks, and I really want to get a few more colours. I honestly really like the formula and application of every one of these brands. I prefer some of the colours to others, obviously, and some have better colour pay off (Laura Mercier, Rimmel, Topshop) but I would recommend any of them for whatever budget you have. In particular I'd really recommend NAtural Collection if you have a low budget, because for only £1.99 they are really good, although the colours aren't quite as strong as I would prefer them to be.

What are your favourite lipstick brands at the minute?

PS. I now have rings stocked in my shop! 

CHECKS + TEETH

A quick post to show you what I wore today. Didn't really do all that much except nip to the supermarket and cook a scrummy lunch! I got this sleeveless shirt when I went scouring the charity shops on Thursday. It was £1.99 and originally from Boden, so will have no doubt cost a lot more than that when first bought! I love sleeveless shirts for Spring as they are so versatile. This looks great alone, worn under jumper or cardigans, or even under dresses for a hint of a collar popping out. The only bad thing about it, is it's 100% linen, meaning a nightmare for creasing! I had only just ironed it about 30 minutes before taking these pictures, and it had already started to crease up again. So annoying! It's lovely though, and the perfect fit, so I think I can forgive!

Shirt - Boden via Charity Shop

Trousers - H&M

Shoes - Primark

Necklace - Sitting Pretty Shop

Lips - Ravishing by MAC

Also wearing one of the necklaces from my shop! This is the 'Bitten' Gemstone tooth necklace, and they are limited in stock and won't be made again in this colour. I made a lot of the items on quite a short chain like this one, so that they can be worn under a collar as it's such a popular trend at the minute. I think the colour of the teeth compliments the shirt so well!

Also, I forgot to add in my five favourite blogs in last night's wishlist post, so here they are!

FIVE TO FOLLOW:

1: Claire @ The Fashion Teller's Notes

2: Vicki @ The Magpie Girl

3: Jen @ A Little Bird Told Me 

4: Jennie @ Sailboat

5: Emma Jade @ Oh Really

WEEKEND WISHLIST #5

That time of week again already! When I do a weekly feature on here, I'm always amazed at how fast the week has gone by from the previous one. Does anyone else get that, or is it just me?! Before I get on with a wishlist, I just wanted to test the water and see who would be interested in me doing Instagram posts? I probably won't be able to keep up with a weekly one (but I will try!) so if I can't I will post them as regularly as I can, but I've become addicted to the thing and love seeing other similar posts. Let me know what you think!

This week's wishlist is very print heavy (again! You know I love my prints!) and full of pastels. It's getting so difficult to compile these and keep them to a minimum, as there are so many nice things in the shops at the minute. Just wish I had the bank balance to get them all. I can only dream!

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#1: I discovered this adorable dress from a brand called Brat & Suzie, where all their clothes are based around animals. Cue amazing prints and fun slogans galore! This dress is my absolute favourite from the collection. I would wear this over a little collared shirt and leggings for a cute springtime look.

#2: As I'm sure most people have noticed, the high street is awash with pastels for spring. I love experimenting with colours and the colour blocking trend, so pastels are right up my street. I really want to get my mitts on a pastel blazer, and this H&M number is the perfect colour and shape to dress up any outfit.

#3: Another alternative on the blazer front. This lemon yellow cropped version by Topshop would look amazing with dark indigo skinnies, a printed tee and wedges. I love the little cuffs and lapels on this one, and such a great colour!

#4: Another item from Brat & Suzie! This little cropped tee would be perfect in summer with a high waisted midi skirt or denim shorts for a relaxed daytime outfit. I really like the slash neck and the bird print. So cute!

#5: I do this every week so it seems, but again this is cheating as I've ordered these already. You may recognise the print from the blouse I featured last week (that I'm still waiting for - sort your delivery service out H&M!). I couldn't resist the trousers and took a risk by ordering them. They are completely out of my comfort zone but I think they would look amazing with a simple white oversize blouse and some little heels. Plus they're a bargain at £12.99!

#6: These jeans arrived in at work this week and I fell in love. They are a gorgeous shade of coral/peach and are slightly cropped. I'd love to get these when payday comes round if I can afford to. They'd look so good with a pretty blouse and tan accessories!

#7: I spotted this blouse online the other day just on the off chance, and nearly scrolled past it. I'm a sucker for grey at the minute, and this is such a nice shade. The blouse has an amazing cut out back as well, which would be gorgeous for showing off tanned shoulders!

#8: Another item that caught my eye in this week's delivery! I'm not normally one for a wedge of this height, but I think these are really cute. They look a lot nice in real life, and are a great versatile tan shade.

#9: I keep seeing these everywhere at the minute! I love heels this height, and these are extra special. Their 'stell cap' toes make them great for nights out, but the heel height means they are great for daytime too. Huge shoe crush!

#10: Another gorgeous pairs of heels, this time by Kurt Geiger, my true love! The colour is great for spring/summer, and I love the cut out detail at the side and the contrasting platform.

What do you think of my picks this week? Yay or nay? Don't forget I have a giveaway running at the minute, where you can win two pieces of your choice from my shop! I'll be busy making tomorrow, hopefully adding a few new pieces so keep your eyes peeled for those.

Hope you're all having a lovely weekend.