Time to relax!

Me and the Boyfriend have a beautiful new house, it is beautifully decorated everywhere but our bedroom!! As soon as I walk out of my gorgeous lounge its a huge let down.... SO I have been trying to think of how I would like it..... I'm letting you in on a little inspiration. Lay back and relax.

I'm thinking Mellow and Calm. Me and the boy spend a lot of time at work or traveling to work so when we come home all we want to do is crash out. First we need to invest in a big bed, we spend many mornings moaning about who kicked who out the night before.

I have a big obsession with clocks so I am making a collage of clocks!! Hope you like it and feel as relaxed as I know we will!

 

 

New Year

I may be a week behind on this post but I have realised something during this week.

 2013, I knew would be the year I would learn a lot about me, the end of 2012 found me falling into a Sales Manager job where sometimes I feel HOW has someone given me this job with so much responsibility. I am a 20 year old girl who sometimes thinks she is 35 and with experience not on my side this week I have realised I need to slow down and go back to learning from those around me.

Me and the boyfriend were looking through our old leavers books from school the other day and reading what I wrote in his made me notice how much I have started worrying what other people think of me. Thats not cool! I wrote in his book all sorts of rubbish all sorts of mis spelt dribbble that other people probably read and thought wow who is she.

Another example of me worrying to much about what people think is this blog. I never told people I wrote a blog, people just stumbled across it and some people like it some people don't. But when my friends from work found my blog I got embarrased about it, I didn't want people to think I was trying to be cool and become a big blogger, that is not what this is about, my blog is about me finding things that inspire me and writing it down so in years to come I can look back and say wow, I can talk a lot.

So 2013 is going to be more of me writing and less of me worrying my blog will never get better if I don't write more. I will never get better if I don't listen to what people are telling me. So overall in this small week of 2013 I have realised I need to chill! there are some things in the world you can't change. People's opinions is one of those and if people view and read my blog and think I am trying to become something I'm not then so be it. I enjoy taking 5 minutes out of the mad world and writing my thoughts and finds.

So what will you guys find on my blog in 2013? I want to help people find outfits for those occasions they have no idea what to wear. I love fashion and I miss being so involved with the shows and fashion life so this is my little bit for me. I live in a small town with not a lot to offer so I want to show people in similar places how they can make their small town less like hill billy land and more sex and the city. I also want to show you what I am up to during the year I have many things on my bucket list and I'm 21 this year so the bucket list begins!

Thank you everyone who reads my blog. I get excited when I see the views go up and up. I do appreciate it. Although I was embarrassed about it before if I don't love it then no one else will so I intend to take some time and learn the ins and outs of blogging so mine can be as good as the ones I follow and read.

Hope the first week of 2013 was as good for you as it has been for me!

Lets get in the party spirit

Are you struggling to find something to wear for New Years? Most stores will be going into sale this weekend if they haven't already put those red sale signs in the windows!

First do you have a style icon? Have you got a look in mind? Where are you going to be spending new years?

If your going to your local you don't want to be wearing a ballgown? Unless that's the theme (mine is cocktail party) but if your going to a fancy bar you don't want to be the only one in a camo jacket with military boots!

Last year I took a week to get ready for New Years had an amazing night and got the midnight kiss I wanted! Taking time to think of this outfit could make memories good or bad!

Republic; My neck of the woods, used to be seen as a brand who knew nothing about fashion but knew a lot about how to dress the chavs of England. My friend this has changed. A growing brand and even bigger growth in their knowledge of what looks good. Quirky and fresh this is the new place to be! Take a look at some of my must haves.

 £25 in an Oxblood/Plum colour. This is the dress that isn't over fussy, you could wear it again but each time making it different. Team it with a pretty gold necklace or keep it simply and don't take the attention away from the dress by putting it a bangle.

 Over the dress I would team it with a jacket. It is still going to be winter and I don't know about you but I HATE being cold!! This will only put you back £15 (its in the sale BONUS!) with the gorgeous lapels and cuffs. This doesn't look like a cheap jacket. The picture doesn't do it justice and it is something that will take you from day to night.

Republic have only just started selling shoes with SCHUH concessions in some stores we are taking over and giving our customers the chance to get the whole outfit from us..... we even do converse! These are from Ravel and cost £85. With Jessie J starting this trend it has become HUGE! If you haven't tried this style of shoe on then you should they may look like they would give your nanna a heart attack but they are the most comfortable things I have ever worn. Also I didn't feel I would topple over once!









Missguided, Off out to the pub? Then this is the outfit I have picked for you. I love going to the pub you can get dressed up a little bit because your going out but it's all about the smart casual I don't have to spend ages an over sized jumper with a nice bottom and shoe is enough!

 This top is so cute and will only through you back £11.99 BARGAIN OR WHAT!! I know a few people who have this similar design as a tattoo. Its very simple but perfect for the pub. No problem if someone spills something and is definitely simple enough to wear again.

 £12.99 for a hat I think is a tad pricey BUT look at it!? Don't know about you but I love a good bowler hat. They come back year after year and will keep you warm while still making you stand out from the crowd. Not many girls wear hats or so I find so if you are the sort of girl, who wants to look a bit different but isn't daring enough to dye your hair blue then maybe a good bowler hat is for you!

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOVE this!! I am obsessed with Tar tan ever since I saw my friend in a tar tan suit from topshop, and I always wore tar tan when I was younger I was definitely a wanabe scottsman. This Missguided skirt is gorgeous, the whole outfit I have created is very simple however the waist band on this is going to be thing that brings it all together. It's very grunge and very NOW. Enjoy the pub!









Lavish Alice is a small online retailer they don't have as much as the bigger online retailers do HOWEVER they are someone to look out for! With an equally good collection as the likes of BOOHOO and MISSGUIDED they are a strong competitor and I'm sure once they become more established and the name is well known they will be big!

 I thought this will be perfect for the clubbers, these girls are relentless they battle their way to the bar and queue to get into the must be place of the night. This dress is perfect. It is eye catching and will make you feel festive even when your sitting in the taxi rank waiting for your ride home. £40 with free delivery. Told you they are good.

This bag is gorgeous!! I love grey clutch bags and it may look like the same one as you get from every retailer but its not!

It's £20 and it's from Lavish Alice..... so go and buy it. Good glad your listening. Grey and Silver is a cute mix, the dress needs something simple but not anything as harsh as black.










River Island I was trying to avoid massive high street stores with this post but I clicked on River Island 'Just to have a look' and OMG how nice is their stuff at the moment so I had to show you my finds.

 I am not brave enough to wear this outfit! But I know there are girls out there who will rock it so I really did want to show you. Costing £25 thats not even in the sale is a huge bargain. From the picture everytime I look at it I love it a tiny bit more. I am going for a hunt in my nearest Rover Island to see if it looks the same in person.

As the dress is so edgy I thought I would throw some attention grabbing shoes to go with it. High tops were a big thing for a few months so these with the hidden heel cost £75 and although it seemed like a short fashion moment I don't think it's gone for good so invest in these bad boys!










I hope you have a lovely NEW YEARS EVE party and see you all in 2013. Stay safe.

It's Easter! Why not do some bank holiday shopping

Firstly I would like to apologise and thank everyone who has stuck around during my lack of blog posts. I have been lacking time and a computer. But HOORAY I am back.

I have recently found some beautiful new online sites, they often appear in many of the glossy magazines you read and I personally haven't heard of them before until now.

First there is OWN THE RUNWAY if your looking for something girly maybe for that summer wedding or something unique that your friend isn't going to have then I would definitely recommend taking a look. An added bonus it won't break the bank.

Lavish Alice Something for the print lovers out there! There is leggings galore and enough print to keep a zebra happy. If your like me and slightly obsessed with collars at the moment then you too will love this site.

Your Fashion Jewellery  I don't know about you but costume jewellery is my ultimate love. Give me a big ring and quirky necklace and I'm yours forever. But instead of looking on the high street skip the crowds and visit this site. I promise you'll find something.

These 3 sites are all reasonably priced and there is something for everyone. I don't often shop online but now I have found these sites they may have just changed my mind!

Thanks again for reading my blog. I hope you all have a lovely Easter.

I Heart! Henry Holland

Over the Christmas period I had a wonder through Debenhams, personally I'm not a fan of Debenhams it's not somewhere I would choose to shop. However I stumbled across H! by Henry Holland.


I was excited when I first heard that Henry Holland would be in some Debenhams stores, but due to a comp shop I did in the Oxford Circus branch, I felt the store was messy and the H! by Henry Holland department was so small I never returned.


That is until I accidentally came across it in Cambridge. EVERYTHING  I picked up from the girlie tea dresses to the motif jumpers screamed buy me. So I instantly clicked follow on twitter for Mr Holland himself. Kept my eye's open to his fashion week shows and just simply became obsessed! 


Now to my pure joy, he is featuring more and more in fashion magazines, such as LOOK and MORE.


London Fashion Week, is in progress and Henry's show has been and gone, with celebs such as Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof gracing the front row. 


This collection I didn't think seemed much like Henry Holland of the past, however the bright colours, feather sleeves and bold graphic print did have some elements, that I love from Henry himself. 


I thought I would show you some of the pieces, I personally like from the collection. Leave some comments and tell me what you think.


enjoy x 

                                                                 

Love this dress shape. Very girly and flattering. I'll have one please!

 

                                                                   

                                                                 

This look reminds me of the MOD's. Love the checkered trousers. Look at those fur cuffs.

More! Magazine Network Night.

Last night, (13th February 2012) I attended an event that has motivated and given me the confidence to continue, with a dream I know a lot of girls have. This is to work in the Media Industry.

For all you guys out there who HAVEN'T got a degree such as myself, you may feel sometimes that having a degree is the only way to get the career of your dreams! I know especially from my own experience, I feel that I am missing out on skills and knowledge by NOT having a degree.

Saying this by attending last night we were given intoductory speeches from the Editor herself, and Creative Director of the publishing company Bauer Media. One of the first things mentioned was you MAY be inspired by something you hear tonight! I love a good bit of inspiration and they weren't wrong. You people without a degree DO NOT FRET! Last night the advice I was given was - Work experience is worth a lot more than a degree. Of course you guys WITH a degree should not fret either because it does get your foot in the door and it does give you skills and knowledge, so basically anyone with a bit of hard work and passion can achieve their dream of working in the Media Industry

The event was set out as speed dating (2 minutes is not long enough!) Where we could ask ANYTHING, it was loud, hot and above all exciting!

The More! Girls were lovely, inviting and very approachable by the time we left it felt like we all worked together anyway! We were given free wine and doughnuts (they know the way to a girls heart) and a lovely goodie bag at the end. However the freebies were not what we all went for! It was all about the advice and it was FLOWING! 

Many girls took to twitter to discuss the challenge of "what to wear". I was going to show you my outfit, however as I am producing my blog through my phone I am finding it difficult to upload my pictures. So I will appologise for the lack of visuals!

Here are some tips many of us received last night, I hope they help you as much as they have me!

 Be chatty!

Try and enjoy everything (even the tea making)

Be different. Stand out!

Do relavent work experience

Try smaller Magazines or News Papers

Stay up to date with words and descriptions used by other magazines.  

City girl lost in the woods!

Today me and my trusted friend went for a play in the woods! Described as a Sex and the City moment I tittered through the wood wearing nothing but a few layers and killer heels! 


Here is the end result! Hope you like them! We had a lot of fun taking them. I now have a new respect fro my legs they can balance,truly on anything! Thank you Gemma! 


enjoy x 

Blazer- Asos
T-shirt- RiverIsland
Trousers- Asos

No need to balance like this is in London

Silk Blouse - Topshop
Skirt- RiverIsland