Thanks asos

So asos's direct marketing campaign won me over again, with an email for 25% off for students for 48 hours! How could I resist. Even though probably 24 hours prior to the email I said to myself no more purchases, I need to be good!

I have the asos premier option as well, so even more tempting. The premier option is amazing. You have to make a payment of £9.95, but for that you get unlimited next day delivery for a whole year. The price of postage and package these days, it's an investment. Plus, what does a tenner buy you these days anyway!

So even in this March snow. My delivery arrived, parcels through the post are always exciting. I didn't go crazy whilst browsing asos just purchasing a few essentials.

I had already purchased an oversized Tshirt from asos a while back, in white, and I have worn it with so many things, in the day and out at night, so I decided to get one in black. It's extremely comfy and literally goes with anything.

Tshirt by day

Tshirt by night

Beanies were everywhere at fashion week, and are 'the trend' right now, and how practical with this weather. So I bought a new one, when looking to buy this beanie a few weeks ago, it came in lots of colours, I was very tempted by the neon ones, (hitting two trends in one) they are sure to brighten up your day, right? but I pussied out and went for the safe option... black. Carhartt has been around since the 1800's, it was big in the hip-hop culture in the 90's, and has recently gone through a brand 'facelift' becoming a popular street wear brand, rather than being renowned for its work wear and surf clothing.

My other items were jewellery, you can never have enough jewellrey. When browsing I realised my bracelet collection was lacking, so I purchased two to start building up my 'arm swag' collection...

and I couldn't help buying the necklace... its cute

So, what would have been your essential buys?

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The return of the...

Dungarees.

We all wore them as children and now, LOVE them or HATE them, they are back.

Here's me, aged two rocking a pair (Haha)

Dungarees first came on the scene in 1792 as work wear for farmers, rail-road workers and mechanics and during the First World War women started wearing them as work wear in the factories. By the 60's they became a fashion item. And were in and out of fashion through the 60's, 70's and 90's. 

The dungarees were revived in 2010 and now, are all over the high-street in 2013. They come in different lengths, fabrics, colours, washes, as shorts, skirts or trousers, the list goes on. Celebrities and Bloggers have been snapped wearing the daring dungaree fashion item. Here are some of my favourite shots... 

Man Repeller

Rihanna In Dungarees

Danielle

Jameela Jamil

The queen of the dungarees though, has to be Alexa Chung

Wear like Alexa, with converse for an American feel or a striped top underneath for that Parisian chic look. Or just a simple Tee for a cool/ relaxed feel. I chose to style a pair from Topshop for day and night wear, going for a urban and feminine feel. Red lips for a splash of colour. (All items are available from Topshop.)

I tried a pair on in Urban Outfitters the other week, I took the plunge and purchased! Still yet to wear them, however I'm sure I will soon... Lets hope I'm not mistaken for a child! 

So, yay or nay to the return of the dungarees?

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Birthday Antics

I am now 24. Yes, 2 and then a 4! I didn't want to celebrate my birthday, but ended up doing so...

First, a trip to London to visit a friend last weekend. Oxford street was visited of course, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden. One of my birthday treats was a T-Shirt (as you cant go wrong with a graphic tee) from the Maharishi store, on Great Pulteney Street.

Instagram: @cescie

Saturday night we went to see Floating Points at Plastic People, Shoreditch. An intimate dark venue, but some funky disco beats were dropped.

Sunday consisted of a yummy lunch at Gourmet Burger Kitchen, a walk around Spitalfields market, Brick Lane and the Sunday UpMarket, ending with a drink in  The Big Chill Bar. A cool and popular bar, that I recommend to visit if you're in the area.

Monday, was the return to Derby :-( Bye for now London!

So then there was drinks to celebrate mine and my sisters birthday on the Saturday just gone. We aren't twins, there's just exactly 4 years between us! Too much choice on what to wear out, as we had spent most of the week purchasing just in case we wanted to wear it out for our birthday! haha.

I went with the all black outfit (bottom left corner) with my good old Jeffrey boots, a grey varsity jacket (asos) which by the end of the night, ended up tied round my waist! Skirt and crop top both from Topshop, I bought the crop top in a bigger size (4 sizes bigger to be exact) for a baggy effect, otherwise it would have been quite tight, which wasn't the look I wanted to go for.

Sunday, my actual birthday was spent quite hungover! Oops. Nothing that a Chinese takeaway and birthday cake didn't sort out tho. And I received a very gorgeous present... my very own Michael Kors bag - I was truly spoiled.

Cake anyone? Nom.

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