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?

 

x

This dress never fails me.

I bought this tartan slip dress from Zara absolutely ages ago! I have wanted to do a post on it for a while but just never got round to it. So here it is.

I can't even remember how much it was- maybe £30? Zara surprises me sometimes, I see something and think "ooo but how much is it?" Then I check and when I'm surprised at the good price- I have to buy it there and then! No thinking about it. And I'm so glad I did. Ive worn it loads during the day with a roll neck jumper, I've also worn it out on a casual night out with a tshirt underneath and trainers and then with heels and no tshirt/ jumper underneath- which is a little sexy!!

Here is my day time look - I've teamed it with stripey socks for a sporty touch! 

Dress: Zara 

Roll neck: Uniqlo 

Coat: Armstrong Vintage

Bag: Michael Kors
Reeboks: schuh 

Socks: Topshop 

What's your favourite item at the moment? 

x

There's no excuses...

...for my absence, apart from the fact that I  have joined the gym, so have literally lived there all this week. I think I'm nearly settled in my new Edinburgh flat. The house share isn't perfect, but what is?

I'm getting the hang of my new job, I have already traveled down south to visit stores and their visual merchandising. I have finished one cool project and in the process of organising another one - which is creating a display for a display case in a shopping centre.  This is something I have really enjoyed doing, and still enjoying, hope I get the next one. I put it into action in October and will definitely take a pic of my handy work. So will pop in in post somewhere!

Not really got that much of a social life atm, (not that I had one back at home!) but I managed to see the end of the Fringe Festival. Which was fun. I would deffo recommend it to anyone that was thinking  about going next year. (Maybe see you there?) This was the first time I had been to a comedy show. I've always been worried I wouldn't get the jokes. There were only like two that I didn't get. Ha.

I've eaten out at this amazing place... 56 North

Yes. It was as good as it looks: mushroom, pepper, mozzarella and pesto burger. NOM. I absolutely love how the fries came!

Jumper: Urban Outfiters (not that much of a jumper really, as its not thick or warm, but looks great thrown over anything!)

Dress: White Chocoolate from Asos

Boots: Schuh

Necklace: Zara

Choker: Topshop

My first week in the flat, me and the boyf did quiet a few walks, getting to know Edinburgh etc. There are so many beautiful buildings - and this is from a girl that never thought she'd say that. Ha. There's also lots of hills and stairs! 

My jumper obsession: Zara (of course its Zara, you can just tell right?!) 

Skirt: River Island from Asos

Coat: Topshop (old) 

Pink is everywhere... I like it... so pink made it into my wardrobe. I do want a pink coat, I've seen so many that I can't afford, and a really nice one in Topshop that I can afford. But I'm just thinking it is not going to be practical in rainy Scotland! I bet it would get grubby quickly. Eugh - when did I start to care about practicality. It would look so pretty in my wardrobe tho. My hair has also gone back to being pink, well 'candy floss' so not as bright as it was before. I did try to take a 'selfie' but i suck at them. (Jumper is from Primark, bought 2 sizes too big so that it was wearable!) 

Some random shots:

My Schuhbie night out outfit, originally I wanted this jumpsuit in black but they didn't have my size, so my friend talked me into buying the orange! and I loved it! 

Jumpsuit: Topshop
Heels: Schuh
Choker: Topshop
Black Slip Dress: Topshop
Black Heels: Topshop
Clutch Bag: Zara (sale)

Tartan and cut out hype.
Skirt: Zara
Shoes: New look

Attempting a changing room selfie. I totally regret not buying this detailed Topshop jumper. I may have to return for it.

I'm so glad I bought this beauty before I left Derby, well in fact its from a vintage shop called COW in Nottingham. When I'm back home I will deffo be taking a trip to check out what other goodies they have. 

I can't believe how quick time is going. 

x

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?

x

D for denim and D for dungarees.

I have already done a post on dungarees, but it took me a while to actually wear mine. Now I am used to them, I love em and they are my fail safe, throwing them on when I am having a 'don't know what to wear moment.' And don't deny it, we all have these moments, me probably too often. Ha.

So anyway, here's how I wore my dungarees the last two times. Pretty chilled. The weather was so gorgeous, (when these photos were taken, its been a bit hit and miss since then) it meant I could wear sleeveless tops underneath, which I really like and it's comfortable, also avoids T-shirt tan lines!

I have been really busy lately as..... I GOT THE VM JOB I PREVIOUSLY POSTED ABOUT. So I am moving to Scotland. Very scary. Nervous. Excited. Sad. So I have been making plans to move, and seeing my loved ones, as I am going to miss them terribly. We are all going out on Saturday evening and I have a couple of outfit ides. I'm sure i'll post them on here next week.

Back to the point...

Dungarees - Urban Outfitters

Grey sleeveless top - H&M

White sleeveless top - Topshop 

Flatform sandals - Topshop (which I impulse bought in the sale, and regretted but now I've actually worn them, I love them. They literally go with everythang.) 

New Balance trainers - Schuh

Fishnet socks - Asos

Nike Jacket - Vintage from the shop 'Junk' on Sadler Gate, Derby. If you haven't been in, you must. 

Sunglasses - Wild Clothing in Nottingham

Rings - Mixture of vintage, Topshop and Primark

Next post might be from Scotland... eeeeee.....

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

 

x

Say what?

I can't believe I'm only just blogging again. I literally drowned in my Uni work... hardly slept, was ill and extremely stressed! But it's all over now, and I'm just awaiting the results! The only spare time I got towards the end, was to eat and go to work! So blogging was out of the question, even though I really wanted too.

No excuses now tho.. So here is the first of many to come as I am now a lady of leisure, Ha, I wish. Its all about the job hunt now. I have managed to have some chill time tho, which has been nice, spent alot of time catching up with the fam and playing with my nieces and nephew. Obv I went out and partied hard on the day I handed in my last assignment, I was out till the club turned it's lights on! Say what? I know, so unlike me.

All my hair has been chopped off! A very spontaneous decision, but I love it...

Since my last post, my shoe collection has grown, and a few new items of clothing have been added to the wardrobe. :-)

So here are the photos to sum up the past 3 months. Say what? I didn't realise it had been that long. Opps.

New Hair:

Theme board for Branding module: 

(one of my favs!)

The day I handed in my dissertation!!!!

Food Love:

Alot of tasty food has been consumed celebrating 'finishing Uni.' It needs to stop now, I need to get back to healthy eating and exercising. (We'll see how that goes!)

New shoes in my life:

Converse - Schuh

Jeffrey Campbell - Office

Reebok - Asos

Nike - Schuh

Platform Sandals - Schuh

Celebrating the end of Uni:

Love this Topshop jumpsuit

SHOTS........

Drunk isn't the word...

A chance to wear our sunnies:

Family Fun:

Loving a splash of colour:

Skirt - Asos

Croptop (bought in a big size, to wear baggy) - Topshop

Bag - Zara

Shoes - Schuh

Tshirt - Asos

Demin Jacket - Vintage

Trousers - Topshop

Jeffrey Campbell Boots - Office

Bag - Zara

Dress, Sleeveless Jacket and Necklace - Topshop

Bag - Zara

Jeffrey Campbell Boots - Office

My sis and I share wardrobes, whether we both like it or not! 

Love this orange skirt and necklace.
All from Topshop

I should be in Barcelona, for the Sonar festival, but I couldn't go this year. :-( I need a holiday, we have had about a week of sun, and I think that is all we are gonna get guys....  I wanna wear summer clothes and sit in beer gardens! 

x