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. 

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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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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.....

Jungle is Massive

You've seen this jumpsuit before, I wore it out when celebrating finishing Uni with my friends, which was like 2 months go! Since then I haven't worn it, and thought, it definitely needs wearing again. So I thought I'd team it with a white t-shirt, so it wasn't too 'showy' as I was wearing it for work.

I love how bold and bright it is, and tribal/ jungle print is pretty big this summer, so I joined the jungle fever. I wore my Nike Roshe Run's as they are so comfy, and I was going for a chilled/ casual look. To be honest, I literally wear trainers with everything these days. I have to roll the legs up on the jumpsuit, due to height issues. (lol).

Up Close:

I hate looking at the cam:

Front and back:

If I was going on holiday, I would totally buy the print in a bikini... (also from Toppers) and as the bottoms are high waisted, it would totally disguise my pot belly!

Other pics I've found and thought were good inspiration for the trend:

And if you don't fancy wearing it, pop this on your sofa or bed! Available from etsy.

Short, Sweet and White

Well, how gorgeous is this weather, I personally, AM LOVIN' IT! Lots of typical British moaning on social media, about it being too hot, but then when the sun doesn't want to play, everyone moans... Mr Sun just can't win.

I have lightly burnt my tummy today tho, it was a scorcher... and yes I did have cream on ;-)

Back to the title of this post....

I bought these shorts, absolutely agesssssssssssss ago. But at the time, and weeks after that, we didn't have the weather to permit wearing them. We do now, and according to the weather folk, we have it for the rest of the month... hooray. All tho, with these beauties being white, one wear, then wash.... so who knows how long they will last.

They have been all over the blogoshere... you guessed it, 'The Zara Skorts.'

I originally saw them on Instagram, then they found there way into my wardrobe. These are some of my fav shots. You should deffo check these girls out, they have great style and are amazing fashion inspiration.

Always Judging

She Wears Fashion

Death by Platforms

We Wore What

In Colored Dreams

I wanted to do the 'all white' thing, but didn't dare, I knew somehow, or someway I would spill something over my all white outfit. So here's what I did...

Skorts: Zara

Tshirt: MHI

Sandals: Topshop

Sunglasses: TKMaxx

Lipstick: MAC - Lady Danger shade

Bag: Michael Kors

I love them, i love them, i love them, I cannot wait to wear them again, maybe dress them up on a night out. O, and I now own them in orange. If they weren't shorts, the length would be too short to wear as a skirt, so they are practical, stylish and flattering. Sold them to you yet? 

What would you wear with yours? 

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Visual Merchandising

I have an interview a week today for a Visual Merchandising Assistant Manager, how scary and exciting. I know my chances are slim, in fact very slim, as I do not have much experience. But hey, if you don't try, you'll never know, right?

So I've been doing some research, and I am really liking what I read, one blog I found Diary of a Visual Merchandiser is definitely worth a visit if your interested in visual merchandising as a career. She uploaded a video about the job, which is great and actually made me lol. (it does take the mick, however, is worth a watch!)

So there are many elements to the job, one of the important ones is the store's window. The window of a store, is to showcase the brand, it is a silent sales person. I searched #visualmerchandising on Instagram, and it brought up loads of photos. I had a quick look through, and these are a few that caught my eye, which is the whole point isn't it? Catch our eye, attract us to enter the store and spend our dollar. 

The future of visual merchandising? Digital and filmed images? More interactive due to technology advances and the popularity of social media? I don't think actual products or mannequins can be replaced tho, as letting the product do the talking is the best way to promote it. So maybe the above things will just help enhance the power of visual merchandising making it more entertaining. 

From now on, any visual merchandising I see that is inspirational, or that I think 'wow' I am going to start taking a picture of it so that I can put together an 'inspiration folder/ book.' And any visual merchandising that I actually do, I will take a pic, for evidence and start a portfolio! This is great advice from Diary of a Visual Merchandiser, which I am going to take on board! 

So what do you think, is visual merchandising for you? Or if this is already your career, do you love it? Any tips for me ;-) 

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