Checks on checks on checks.

I have had this blog post drafted now for three weeks, last Saturday I started editing it before the gym, then realised the time and dashed to make my class on time. To my horor, the changes I had made hadn't saved. Since then I have been away with work and visited my friend in London for the weekend - which may I say was amazing, I didn't want to leave!

I really do want to start blogging more though, (I know I have said this before!) but I really do enjoy it and want it to become my hobby, may even tell a few people about it! Ha.

My friend has suggested taking myself away from the flat one evening a week or half a day at the weekend to a cafe (with wifi obvs), have a chai tea latte (my new fav thing) and start, complete and publish a blog post. So I think I am going to try this on Saturday or next week.

Ages ago, I fell in love with this two piece from topshop, but couldn't afford it, so for my birthday my older sisters bought it for me! Aren't they great?

The great things about co-ords are that they obv look amazing together, but you can get your money's worth as you can wear them separately! Since my night out, the co-ord has been worn together again and I have worn the items seperately - the trousers with my fluffly pink jumper and the top with my faithful Topshop Joni Jeans and bomber jacket that I purchased in the Topshop sale about 2 weeks ago! (I literally tie this demin shirt around my waist with everythang!)

Back to the birthday night out outfit, which is where this blog originated from - I decided to have a go at clashing patterns with my leopard print clutch. The shoes didn't look great, as I stupidly only packed one pair of heels and didn't try them with my outfit beforehand, so I had to roll the trousers to wear the heels! Opps, Kinda worked tho?

 

 

Two piece: Topshop

Clutch: Monki 

Shoes: schuh 

Armlet: ebay  

Tatoo choker and bracelet: ebay 

Rings: h&m and Topshop

 A few cheeky drunk shots and selfies with the clique- 

 

Not only does this outfit cover the two piece trend it also covers the 'gingham/ checks' trend for SS14. This was seen from the likes of Henry Holland, Margaret Howell, Meadham Kirchoff, Derkek Lam and Balmain.

Below are some of my favourites and probably what inspired me to like the Topshop Co-ord in the first place!

Derek Lam:

 

Moschino:

 

 Balmain:

 

 

And where their inspiration came from...

 

 

 

I bit the bullet and wore it head to toe! How would you wear this trend?

Checkmate.

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Quarter of a Century.

I turned 25 on Monday! How old is that.... I'm a total drama queen when it comes to birthdays! There's just so much I still need to do or should have done by now that I get a little bit down and panicky!

I have had such a lovely bday tho. The weekend is extremely blurry- sign of a good two nights (I KNOW! I never do two nights in a row!) or just a sign I can't handle my drink now I've hit 25! I know those of you that know me are thinking, she couldn't handle her drink before 25! Haha. I know, but now it's worse! 

I got lots of lovely cards from my family and friends delivered to my flat which was great, i felt truely blessed! I wanted to come home for the week, but because there is so much on at work, it meant I couldn't. I am going back for a visit next week though. I can't wait! 

My flat mates made a real effort and we had a night out on the Friday, I was baked two cakes and we had a flat tea on the Sunday! My amazing friend from London came up to visit, we doned our black attire, red lippy and hit the town!

I changed my hair for my bday too - I dyed it back to pink, but then washed it with a silver shampoo to give it this mixture of pink and lilac/ pastel colour!

Friday Night: 

 

 

I know what you are thinking - those heels are small for Cesca! It was a Drum and Bass night so I thought my usual sized heels were a little inappropriate! But obv couldn't wear a flat on my birthday night out! I do love these shoes tho for their white cleated sole!

To finish the look and for warmth I threw on the trusty demin shirt and Varsity jacket.

Polo Tshirt Dress: Zara (my new favourite dress!)
Demin Shirt: Topshop (old)
Varisty Jacket: George 21 @ Asda (old)
Clutch Bag: Monki
Shoes: River Island through asos
Socks: asos (old)
Choker: ebay
Rings: Mixture - Topshop and h&m

Saturday Night: 

 

I am totally dragging out my birthday celebrations, I had "Birthday Pancakes" last night! I am going to see Disclosure tonight! I wonder what else the week will hold!

Did you all have pancakes? Sweet or savory?

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It's all about the socks.

So last Friday consisted of Mexican, alcohol and dancing! A pretty damn good night.

As we were going out to eat before drinking, I knew I needed a baggy dress and this missguided boxy tshirt dress was perfect. It was a bargain too. 

I've been dying to wear these socks since I bought them. So I kept it simple with black and white and the new fur to keep me warm. 

 

 

A-REE-BA, A-REE-BA!! Remember Speedy Gonzales?

 

 

Dress: missguided 

Nike Socks: Topshop 

Coat: Armstrong Vintage

Heels: schuh

Earrings: Topshop

Choker: ebay 

 

I wonder what tonight will bring? Do you have any Friday night plans?

 

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Hello New Life...

It’s been 14 days, not too bad, I’ve been worse before. However, the last time I was absent, I said I’m going to blog more and this still hasn’t happened. I’m sorry. Once I am settled in my new life, this should start to happen.

This post is being written from the bonnie land of Scotland, in my unglamorous hotel room. My evenings have been taken up by hunting for a flat/ house share in Edinburgh. Scary Shit. I know.

The weekend was kinda fun tho, I visited a couple of places and spent the weekend up and down Princes Street. Learning where all the vital shops, such as; Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Zara and H&M are. I found them all, and unfortunately spent money I don’t have in them all. Typical. No new shoes in a while tho.

I can’t wait to have another ‘recky’ and find some boutique and vintage shops. Also, I hear Glasgow is good for shopping too. Going to have to wait until all my new grown up house/ flat bills are paid until I can visit the streets of Glasgow. I will deffo write a post about any cool shops I find. (and probably the buys too!)

So I haven’t really got any pictures yet, as unfortunately my hotel isn’t in Edinburgh, and when I was there at the weekend, I was dashing about and getting my bearings. I did manage this shot, in-between the rain showers and when the sun decided to shine.

As I am in a hotel, I cannot cook, so I have eaten on my own in restaurants, yes you read correctly! Lol. And the way things are going, I’ll have piled on a few pounds by the time I finally move in to a place, so once I’m settled I need a total detox. The odd night I have done a meal deal, but obv not photo worthy!

 Never leave the house, in Scotland, without a rain coat … 

Rain coat: George @ Asda

Jumper: ebay

White Dress: Topshop (old)

Rings: Mixture of vintage and H&M

 I’ve had my eye on these leather jogging pants, and on Sunday, whilst killing time between flat/ house viewings I decided to purchase them. What a great decision. (Ignore the hotel room!)

Jumper: Zara (sale)

Faux Leather Jogging Pants: Topshop

Vans: Schuh

What’s new with you?

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Sale Splurge

So recently, I have been feeling the 'I have no clothes' scenario. I do not have much disposable income this month, therefore can only buy sale or if I know I am going to get my wear out of the item. I saw this on Instagram the other day, and thought - 'that is sooooooooooooo me.'

This week I have been a lady of leisure, lunch dates on Monday and Tuesday, dinner date Wednesday evening... I have consumed lots of lovely food, but I am now trying to healthy eat and exercise, as towards the end of completing my degree, the healthy eating and exercise went out the window! (There's always room for a food shot.)

Tues my lunch date was in Nottingham, and us girls cannot have a lunch date without a little shopping!

First attempt at a selfie: (haha)

 

T-shirt: Asos

Jumper: Ebay

Skirt: Topshop

Socks and Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Coat: Topshop

Bag: Zara

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell from Office

Phone case: Ebay

 



The vintage shop COW is a shop I visit every time I am in Nottingham, and usually walk out with at least one purchase. The shorts were a steal as they were reduced. Originally, I wasn't a fan of the fringe/ tassel trend, but these shorts aren't too ott, or in your face. I don't exactly know what I'll wear with them yet, especially as I'm not going on holiday, but I'm sure I'll figure something out, and will post the outfit photos at a later date....

Cow Nottingham:  

 

 

H&M Nottingham:

 

This jacket wasn't in the sale, but if you hesitate in H&M the next time you go back for it, it won't be there! I think its the perfect statement jacket, tapping into the monochrome trend, without over doing it. I will prob wear this during the day with jeans and a tshirt and with my yellow Zara bag, for a splash of colour. The beauty of it being black and white, with only thin stripes is that I'm going to be able to throw it over more a less anything. Plus black and white is timeless.

 

 

Office Nottingham:

 

We went into Office with the intention of looking at the sale, it wasn't that impressive however, these beauties were...



 



As it was raining heavily this morning, my jog got postponed, so me and my sister thought we'd hit the Topshop sale nice and early! There was something of everything reduced; t-shirts, trousers, leggings, jeans, dresses. After a good look through the rails and about an hour trying on (prob a slight exaggeration there, but it wouldn't have been the first time I've spent an hour in their changing rooms! lol) we got the best buys I thought that were there...

 

 

The Dungarees:

 



I have already done a post on dungarees (take a look) and I have had my eye on this elephant one from Topshop for a while, and it has finally gone into the sale. (YAY)

 

 

Colour Play:

 

 A neon orange statement skirt, that I will wear in the day with a t-shirt, sandals (weather permitting) or boots, or in the evening with a tank or cami tucked in with heels.  I couldn't resist the fun vibrant jumper, which has obviously taken inspiration from the Kenzo jumpers everyone is wearing, but with that price tag, I doubt I will ever own one. One can dream tho. The black maxi skirt is an investment as can be worn now and in the winter with chunky knits, the slit is a bit sexy, eh?

 

 

Back to Basics:

 

These are just everyday items, that every wardrobe will welcome, obsessing over the neon orange, so a chunky knit in that colour is perfect for this 'cant make my mind up' weather. It can easily be tied around the waist, if the sun does decide to appear for an effortless stylish look. The grey jersey midi dress, will take me from day to night, so that couldn't be left on the rails. We 'ummmed' and 'arrrred' about the skirt, but decided this could be worn with the over sized boyfriend t-shirts previously blogged about...

 

Finishing Touches:

 





Statement necklaces can update any look, and I love to wear as many rings as possible! So here is the bling... (p.s how cute are the zebra socks.)

 

 



Have you hit the sales yet.... you know you want too

 

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