Bow Dream Nation: UK Style and Fashion Blog

Box bag

2012-01-29T18:26:00.000Z

Coat, dress and boots from Topshop

Cardigan from H&M via eBay

Belt and bag from Primark

Necklace from Stolen Thunder

How much fun is this bag, it's like a mini suitcase? I bought it just before Christmas and think it's the cutest thing. I don't often go to Primark, I'm one of those people who never find anything decent in there (maybe I should go more often) but I was chuffed to find this and I don't think I've seen anyone else with it which is another nice thing.

This is a replacement cardigan for one I had previously but lost during my work party in December. It's the perfect length for dresses so I was pretty annoyed to loose it but I found the exact same one of eBay for a few quid so all is good now!

I wore this outfit yesterday to do some shopping on Oxford Street, I picked up a few things and have my eye on some lush boots. Quite surprised I lasted the whole day in my heels, but to be fair I was hobbling home by the end. I had a lovely veggie lunch in Beetroot Cafe which I highly recommend and I also nabbed a couple cupcakes from Lolas too.

I've had a really nice time chilling this weekend. It's my first easy weekend since the beginning of December and I've tried to make the most of it i.e. catching up on telly! Last weekend I was in Liverpool and Birmingham the weekend before so it's nice to relax at home for a change.

Have you had a good weekend x

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Heavy Duty Footwear

2012-01-26T20:10:00.000Z

It's no secret that I have a thing for shoes. My wardrobe is busting and the box under my bed is over spilling but in my opinion a shoe can really make or break an outfit so it's important to have choices. I like all sort from ballet pumps to trainers from platform heels to over the knee boots but the thing that is most important for me is chunkiness! I don't do pretty, petite, fancy shoes. I do big, chunky, (sometimes) unsightly shoes. I like stomping around, feeling tall with a platform or childish with some colour. I like creppers, Doc Martens, wooden platforms... you get my drift. When it came to choosing only one pair from the Sarenza website for a chance to be in their ambassador programme I was stuck for choice, so much heavy duty footwear I could barely choose my top three let alone number one but rules are rules and after much deliberation about chunk factor, versatility, practicality and appearance I made my choice.

But first my short list...

T-strap sky high by Swedish Hasbeens (Pink) | Sarenza UK | Your..., £145
Wendy Bis by Ash (Brown) | Sarenza UK | Your Sandals Wendy Bis Ash..., £187
Hacienda by Underground (Black) | Sarenza UK | Your Wedges Hacienda..., £102
Page w Dr. Martens (Rouge) : livraison gratuite de vos Bottines et..., €129
Kosty Mellow Yellow (Blanc), £84
Jodphur by Swedish Hasbeens (Black) | Sarenza UK | Your Boots - Short..., £129

Nice aren't they? Well my number one decision has gone to none of these. Instead it's this gorgeous pair of Jeffrey Campbell flatforms.

Beebee by Jeffrey Campbell (Black) | Sarenza UK |

Lovely aren't they? And the best thing is they are in the sale and would go with so many outfits; pretty dresses, skinny jeans you name it!

I'm in love, are you x

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Me in NYC

2012-01-24T20:41:00.000Z

I've been finding it difficult to blog recently because I've been so busy. New year and new resolutions and all that but I'm desperate to show off my New York photos so here are some snaps of me in various tourist spots. I took hundreds of photos during my week there but unfortunately I don't have that many of myself, it's always the way when you go on holiday... Imagine if a group of bloggers went on holiday, we could take so many pictures of each other it would be perfect but alas I digress.

Grand Central Station and some pretty bad hat hair

30 Rockefeller Plaza

Top of the Empire State Building

NY Public Library

A very blurry Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry

Outside the Queens Museum of Art

Panorama of New York City in the Queens Museum of Art

Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge

Top of the Rock

Empire State Building from the Rockefeller Centre

Steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The steps of our apartment

Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park

Are you sick of my coat, hat and scarf because I am! It was very cold when we were there, no snow unfortunately but still the need for many layers hence my identical appearance everyday. Has the nerd in you spotted my TV situation photos? They did make me chuckle. Unfortunately we didn't find Carrie's apartment as I would have quite liked a picture sitting on the steps there. I started the week of wearing my Doc Martens but bought some Uggs at the end because they we pretty cheap compared to home (£100 instead of £170), I needed them to keep my freezing toes warm.

More pictures to come soon x

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Gaga's Workshop at Barneys

2012-01-12T20:10:00.004Z

Last week I was in New York with 3 of my best friends. We had an absolute whale of a time sightseeing, exploring and going out. I only got back on Monday and I haven't had time to go through the 700+ photos I took but because I've been so desperate to blog I thought I'd share my Lady Gaga photos will you.

The uber fancy department store Barneys has been home to Gaga's Workshop for the past couple of months. The shop was curated by the lady herself with all sorts of limited edition goodies from sweets, books, toys, jewellery, you name it. We were lucky enough to visit the shop on it's last day and boy am I glad we didn't miss it. The shop truly was a Gaga experience with the giant monster sculptures, crazy wall designs and dirty pop music. I bought myself a massive tote which came in extremely useful for hand luggage on the way home, a compact mirror and a specially designed NARS lipgloss all of which I'll show you another day.

More NYC pictures coming soon x

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December doings

2011-12-31T19:31:00.003Z

This month I've been:

1. Listening to Now That's What I Call Christmas

2. Reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
3. Wearing in my new Doc Martens
4. Going mad with excitement over my tip to New York TOMORROW
5. Obsessing over this adorable hair bow on ASOS
6. Enjoying Christmas in Northern Ireland
7. Loving Sara's punky outfits

How was your December x

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Blogger Christmas Cocktail Party

2011-12-21T19:00:00.005Z

So the lovely Sarah has invited a bunch of bloggers to a one and only Christmas party extravaganza. The rules are simple; we all have to wear one designer and one high street outfit. The designer outfit was easy for me, I am a frequent Net-a-porter shopper and no outfit can be considered party acceptable unless it costs in access of £2000. The high street outfit was more difficult as I don't know where the plebs shop these days. I hear Topshop is popular so I reluctantly chose some cheap items there. I can't believe you can buy a dress for £50, especially when the wine I'll be drinking at the party will cost triple the amount if not more but I suppose it's important to see how the other side live once in a while!

Anna Sui tulle dress, £440
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors coat, $357
Miu Miu patent leather high heels, $455
Alexander mcqueen handbag, £995

A party outfit isn't a party outfit with some sparkles and this fun flapper girl style dress fits the bill perfectly. Because it's Christmas I thought some red shoes are a must and of course you'll need some fur to keep you warm when hoping in and out of taxis. Alexander McQueen skull clutches are a favourite of mine and this edgy animal print style is just enough pattern to make the outfit a little more party proof!

TopShop sequin evening dress, £49
TopShop cable sock, $12
TopShop high heel shoes, £100
ASOS feather handbag, $45

Another sequin dress but a much lower price this time, I love the detail from the Peter Pan collar and the shape means it'll be perfectly for impressing your boss at the office party... Big chunky silver shoes worn with cute red socks will definitely make you feel festive and finished off with a feather clutch for added texture will add another layer of interest to the outfit.

Why don't you check out what the other girls are wearing:
Sarah
Becky
Tass
Michelle
Sarah
Lucy
Lucy
Sophie
Jo
Amy

Hannah

What are you wearing to your Christmas party x

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KRISP Giveaway Winner

2011-12-20T17:30:00.000Z

Thank you to everyone who entered my KRISP Giveaway! I can now reveal the winner of the giveaway is Sophie from Trinket Box.

Merry Christmas all x

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BooHoo treats

2011-12-15T17:30:00.000Z

Dresses and blazer from BooHoo
Creeper brogues from ASOS

Absolutely ages ago I was invited to the BooHoo press day but I couldn't make it so the lovely folks gifted me with a £50 voucher to spend on the website. After much deliberation I finally choose 2 dresses and a blazer. BooHoo isn't somewhere I'd shopped before, I heard of it of course but had never got round to purchasing anything. They sell lots of cute dresses and the best thing is the prices, cheap as chips some would say. However, don't let the cheapness fool you into thinking their clothes are of a sub standard quality. I was really startled by the quality of the blazer, it's durable, comfortable and well made. The dresses are thick cotton and excluding the horrible plastic belts that came with them I am genuinely delighted. The whole experience has definitely made me want to shop there again. Thank you very much BooHoo!

Have you shopped at BooHoo x

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Yuki Press Day

2011-12-13T17:30:00.001Z

Went to the Yuki press evening the other week with the lovely Lily and Sophie. There were lots of party dresses on show but it was the woolly jumpers that really stood out for me. I love the coral shirt too, I'm definitely considering buying it because of the beautiful back detail. We got to munch on delicious cupcakes and deadly Midori cocktails too, plus the goody bag contents were pretty sweet. You can also get 15% off any item from the Yuki website with the code BOW152011 so nab yourself something pretty before December 31st.

My party dress giveaway ends tomorrow so enter now x

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Big Furry Coat

2011-12-11T16:30:00.001Z

Top, leather skirt and velvet leggings from Topshop

Faux fur coat c/o Motel
Loafers from Office

When I attended the Motel Rocks bloggers evening a few weeks back we were all allowed to select one item from the AW11 range. I choose this gorgeous faux fur coat because it's the perfect for the cold weather as well as adding a bit of Hollywood glam to an outfit. I really like all the different textures in this outfit; leather, velvet and fur - to me that's what winter is about, mixing everything up. Thank you Motel for this gorgeous coat, I love it!

This weekend as been a busy affair. On Friday night it was my work's Christmas party. The theme of Viva Las Vegas and I wore my good old black velvet Topshop dress because my New Look order didn't turn up in time! Yesterday I went to the Degas and the Ballet exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Despite the price being a little over the top I loved the simple charcoal sketches and the way Degas caught the movement of the dancers. After that we wandered around Regents Street which was closed to traffic for the weekend (along with Oxford Street) before heading to The Diner on Carnaby Street for a late lunch. The food was delicious! I bought some film from Lomography and some macaroons from Laudree in Burlington Arcade which I am yet to eat. In the evening we headed east to Cafe El Paso to watch some pop punk bands. Today has been about catching up with telly with a spot of running to break up the laziness. A great weekend!

Have you entered my party dress giveaway yet x

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Christmas patterns

2011-12-08T17:30:00.003Z

Shirt from Monki
Snowflake jacket and pumps from Topshop

This is definitely the one time of the year that you can wear ridiculous patterns and not feel like a fool. To be fair, I wear stupid patterns a lot of the year and Christmas time is just an excuse to dress with even more novelty! I love this jacket to bits, considering it's knitted and doesn't have any buttons down the front it is seriously warm and snugly in the ultra cold temperatures. I've been wearing it with everything from pretty dresses to loud shirts like this one.

Last night I saw Hamlet with Michael Sheen at the Young Vic and tonight I'm seeing The Veil at the National Theatre. I love all the shows going on in December. Last week I saw Matilda the Musical which was AMAZING! Next week I'm seeing Uncaged Monkeys and the week after I'm seeing Reasons to be Pretty with Billie Piper. I quite want to see Haunted Child at the Royal Court too. You could say I'm just a little busy...

Do you wear crazy patterns at this time of year x

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Birthday things

2011-12-07T17:30:00.000Z

Just a few things I got for my birthday or bought myself with vouchers. This is my first ever Chanel lipstick and it's a gorgeous colour. It's called Enthusiast and it's the perfect red/orange shade. I love Coco Mademoiselle and this is now my second bottle. After testing a sample of double wear for the past month or so I finally took the plunge and bought myself a bottle, it's expensive but worth it! My friend K bought me this little tower of boxes, they're so cute and I'm using them to store bits of jewellery. The nail varnish and lip balm are from T, both are lovely!

What beauty bits have you bought recently x

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Space age

2011-12-06T17:30:00.001Z

Bowler hat, jumper and brogues from ASOS
Skirt from H&M
Space leggings from Topshop

These leggings are amazing, I love the galaxy print. A while ago I bought a pair of Black Milk galaxy print leggings but I somehow managed to loose them before I'd even worn them. Considering they cost almost £50 this was not my finest hour as I'm usual very careful with my possessions but somewhere on my journey to Northern Ireland this summer they appear to have gone astray! I spotted these Topshop beauties last week and at half the price of the Black Milk pair they're a friendly addition to the wardrobe.

With a pair of leggings as wacky as these I thought it was best to keep the rest of my outfit low key and take out the blue and grey to accent the design.

Do you like galaxy print x

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New Look SS12

2011-12-04T16:30:00.001Z

Last week I checked out the New Look SS12 press day and my gosh I was taken aback by the clothes. I've always liked New Look but sometimes found the clothes could be a bit on the dull side and immature side. Maybe that was down to what was stocked in my local store but after seeing the new collection up close and personal I am so excited for this to come out in the shops. There were colours and patterns galore and lots of different themes including Africa, romantic and fluro. I saw lots of things that would be perfect for the festival season, beach holidays and date nights. I particularly loved the two tone dress and blouse and will definitely be trying to snap these up come new year.

We were kindly gifted with a £50 in the goody bags and I've bought a party dress, shirt and festive headband AND I've still got a tenner left so thank you very much for that New Look. Hopefully the parcel will arrive before Friday so I can wear the dress and take some photos.

What do you think of the SS12 collection x

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November Niceness

2011-11-30T21:02:00.004Z

This month I've been:

1. Listening to Tourist History by Two Door Cinema Club

2. Reading Dexter is Delicious by Jeff Lindsay
3. Wearing lots of winter warmers
4. Going mad over Lucky Charms from Harvey Nicks
5. Obsessing over this cute spotty shirt with bow tie from ASOS
6. Enjoying Post Modernism at the V&A
7. Loving MJ's cool thrifty style

How was your November x

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Glossybox: Novermber

2011-11-29T17:30:00.001Z

I was kindly sent the November Glossybox after attending the Motel Rocks and Glossybox bloggers evening a few weeks ago which was very exciting as I've never had one of these luxury sample boxes before. My box seemed to arrive a few days later than most so by this stage I knew what the products were going to be. I was excited to open the beautifully packaged box, it really felt like something special but on first views I was a little disappointed with what was inside. However, over the past couple of days I've examined the contents more carefully and had second thoughts.

1. Arbonne FC5 Ultra Hydrating Hand Creme - I love hand cream, I suffer from very dry skin so I can never get enough of it and this product is lovely. It smells fresh, rubs in fast and doesn't leave a greasy residue. I like it a lot!

2. Dead Sea Spa Magik Dead Sea Bath Salts - I am a little disappointed with this product as I have tried sea salts in the past and they have aggravated my dry sensitive skin so much that I've been left in nasty red rashes. To be this does not scream luxuray product no matter what the price label my suggest however I am prepared to give them a bash next time I have a bath.

3. Illamasqua Freak Eau De Parfum - I think it's very cheeky putting perfume samples in these luxury boxes as many can be found for free at a perfume counter. Saying that, I love the scent of this and will definitely be throwing it into my handbag on my next night out

4. Monu Revitalising Moisturiser - I really like this product, it has a lovely sent and makes my skin feel soft. Plus I was impressed by the size of the tube, it seems quite large for a sample size.

5. Nail Rock Designer Nail Wraps - Probably my least favourite product. I don't think these are luxury items at all but I'm glad I got the black and white stripes as I'm more likes to test these out then some of the other styles.

I never would except to love all the items in these boxes but I suppose I'd be happy with an over 50% approval rate. I loved the moisturiser and hand cream, thought the perfume was cheeky but do enjoy the smell and was unimpressed with the bath salts and nail wraps which is 50% on the dot I'd say. I'm glad I didn't pay for this box but I am tempted to sign up for the Christmas part 2 box, we shall see...

Big thank you glossybox, did you get one this month too x

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Aztec coat

2011-11-27T16:30:00.001Z

Coat from Forever 21
Dress from Dunnes Stores
Creeper brogues from ASOS

I love Aztec print so much! All the colours, patterns and different styles are just a feast on my eyes and there is some really cool stuff out there on the high street. I've spotted a few really fun coats and jackets but since I've already spent far too much money on winter overalls this years I can't really justify forking out on another coat. However, a few weekends ago I spotted this lovely woolly jacket for around £30 and knew it was the perfect Aztec price concious fix. It's warm like a dressing gown, has big pockets and a massive hood i.e. the 3 most important qualities of any jacket. It's on the short side so even though it's warm I wouldn't wear it on a freezing cold day but apart from that I will be wearing it all the time.

I've had a really nice weekend. On Friday I went the Griswalds in Camden, I've seen them a few times now and they're a really fun pop punk band. Yesterday I spent the day in Chelsea with my Mum. We visited the Christmas Shop in Harrods, had lunch at Yo Sushi in Harvey Nicks and wandered down the Kings Road. I finally bought myself Double Wear and a gorgeous Chanel lipstick. Today I saw Breaking Dawn which I must admit was much better than I expected. I have a love-hate relationship with Twilight, I very much enjoyed the books as they're the perfect example of light reading but at the same time I can't stand how pathetic Bella is. Anyway, all-in-all and lovely weekend.

Do you like Atec prints x

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KRISP Giveaway

2011-11-24T17:30:00.005Z

***Now Closed***

Christmas and New Years is fast approaching and we all know what that means... PARTY DRESS season! I for one can't believe it's December next week and I definitely don't have my party frock sorted, do you? If not I am here with a helping hand. The fantastic folk at KRISP are offering all of you lovely readers the chance to win a dress of your choice from their website and all you have to do is enter this here giveaway.

The rules:
1. You must be a follower of Bow Dream Nation via GFC and like KRISP on facebook
2. For a second entry you can tweet 'I just entered the @hansyhobs giveaway to win a @krispclothing dress http://tinyurl.com/6rxj732'
3. Please leave a comment letting me know what you have done to enter
4. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address
5. There is only one winner who will be chosen via random.org
6. The winner is entitled to one dress of their choice from the KRISP website
7. The giveaway ends on December 14th at midnight

KRISP are also running a foursquare competition where the mayor each KRISP boutique will win £50 to spend at said store. If you don't know what foursquare is and you have a smart phone I recommend you have a look. You use the app to 'check in' to venues where you get the chance to win points and become mayor. Sounds nerdy but it's fun to play with friends.

Good luck everyone x

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Granny Chic

2011-11-22T17:30:00.002Z

Dress and socks from Topshop
Necklace from Lazy Oaf
Belt and creeper brogues from ASOS

Midi isn't one of my favourite lengths to be honest, I like my skirts short, jeans ankle grazing and nothing in between but when I saw this dress I instantly fell for it. I'm not sure if it was the grey marl jersey material or the casual winter simplicity but I love it. Granted I find it difficult to wear because I never know what jacket to wear. If it was the summer I'd wear a my cropped denim or leather jacket but now it's colder and only winter coats will suffice I'm a bit lost. My Burberry trench works well as it's the same length so not all is lost. I have used my tights and belt to brighten up the look. As much as I love grey I do like to inject a bit of colour when I can.

On a unrelated noted bowdreamnation.blogspot.com has now become bowdreamnation.com which is very exciting. I've been meaning to transition for ages and I this weekend I finally took the plunge. Even though my blog is small in the grand scheme of all things interwebz I do feel proud of what I've created here at Bow Dream Nation and this domain name change thing is a little step further down the line to world domination.. I jest!

Do you do midi x

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Back to Black

2011-11-20T18:53:00.003Z

Fred Perry polo shirt via ASOS
Skater skirt from H&M
Boots from Topshop

I don't often wear all black because I like stupid combinations of colours and pattens but there's no denying that on occasion a head-to-toe black ensemble is a pretty slick look. I bought this Fred Perry polo shirt a while ago and it's become one of my favourite pieces. I've always been a fan of Fred Perry, there's something about the English heritage name of the brand that really appeals to me. I went to school with a lot of people who were really into the Ralph Lauren polo shirts but not me, I've always preferred The Fred.

Do you like an all black outfit x

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Tesco F&F SS12

2011-11-17T21:31:00.002Z

On Tuesday night I headed over to OXO2 on the South Bank with a bunch of my favourite bloggers to check out the F&F SS12 collections. The gorgeous venue was filled with bright, patterned and fun clothes. I really liked all the bold colours, the use of stripes and spots and all the 60s inspired shift dresses. One of the collection that really stood out for me was Great Gatsby where there were pretty lace dresses and pastel colours. No press day is complete without a cupcake or two and we also feasted on posh fish n chips and pink lemonade. I had a really fun evening chatting with everyone whilst cooing over the clothes. I was really shocked that everything was from Tesco, the quality and design were really impressive and prices appear to be staying low which is the most important. All in all a great evening with great people and plenty of great summer clothing to get those creative juices flowing over winter.

Lots of bold colours

I love monochrome

Bows and Peter Pan collars = perfection

Loving the selection of colour popping skinny jeans

This swim hat is amazing

Sophie

Sarah and Sarah

Me and Kat

Photobooth fun

Sarah, Sarah, Me and Emma

Lily

Christmas cracker rings

Pink lemonade - love the straws

Sarah and Amy

Views on the way home

There was a Christmas tree with crackers underneath and we all won matching blue rings which was a lot of fun. I've been munching away on the delicious QUADRUPLE chocolate chips cookies we got in our goodie bags, definitely what Christmas is all about! I wore my favourite Fred Perry polo shirt and black H&M skirt, I love this top so much I've been wearing it so much recently!

Thank you Josh at We Are Social for the invite x

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Motel

2011-11-14T21:38:00.001Z

Picture from Rachel

Head to toe ASOS
Deathly Hallows necklace from Victoria

Jazmine, Emma, Sarah, Sarah, Amy, Lily, Dina, Sarah

Last Thursday night I had a terrific time at the Motel Rocks and Glossy Box bloggers evening. I ate yummy Lola's cupcakes, drank delicious cocktails, hung out with my favourite bloggers and cooed over gorgeous clothes. Of course I didn't take half as many pictures as I would have liked to but that's always the way it is when you're having a good time. My favourite part of the evening was hanging out with some familiar faces and meeting lots of new ones. I also managed to attack half of London on my way home thanks to my helium balloon which is still just about floating in my room 4 days on.

Thank you Selina and the wonderful folk at Motel for the fantastic evening x

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Jumper Joys

2011-11-07T17:30:00.001Z

Jumper from Weekday
Trousers from River Island
Shoes from Topshop

Burgundy and blue are one of my favourite colour combinations at the minute, they're autumnal tones are just delicious together. I bought this jumper on my recent birthday trip to Berlin and I love the Aztec / Christmas vibe of it. I'm finding myself throwing it over so many things recently like dresses and skirts.

What's your favourite colour combination x

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Berlin Birthday

2011-11-03T17:30:00.001Z

Brandenburg Gate

The Reichstag

Up the TV Tower

Coat from Topshop
Hat and sunglasses from ASOS
Satchel from Primark
Camera from Lomography

Holocaust Memorial

TV Tower

Dress from Topshop

Ramones Museum

East Side Gallery

A few pictures from my birthday weekend spent in Berlin. I've been to Berlin once before and fell in love with the city. There is so much to do and see making it the perfect weekend away. Berlin is of course riddled with history which makes it even that more interesting. Of course the war was a terrible time and memorials all over the city including the Holocaust Memorial seen above are a constant reminder of the atrocities that happened but the city does tell an interesting story. We stayed in the east Berlin district Friedrichshain which is probably the Berlin equivalent to Shoreditch. It's full of quirky shops and bars, the streets are covered in graffiti and the occupants are young and carefree. It was the perfect place to stay. We partied hard all weekend but did a fair amount of sight seeing too. We enjoyed local food and danced away to European pop. The Ramones Museum was a little gem and going up the TV Tower despite the enormous queues was worth it for the views. The whole weekend was amazing and I was so blessed getting to spend my 25th birthday with some of my best friends.

One of the most appealing things about Berlin is the price, it's cheap for a capital city. We rented an enormous apartment for an extremely moderate price. It was lush and the extra space meant we could really make ourselves feel like home. We had our own kitchen but ended up eating out most of the time which in itself was a bit of a disaster. FYI German brunch is not a fry up as we were hoping... Anyway, I digress. We stayed in LODGE 7 which is part of LODGE Berlin who own a series of beautiful apartments. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be staying with them again next time I'm in the city with a group of friends.

The view from our apartment

Have you ever been to Berlin x

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Trick or Treat

2011-11-01T17:30:00.000Z

Tee from Topshop
Skirt from H&M

Top and leggings from Tee and Cake via Topshop

Happy Halloween folks! Guess which outfit I wore to work and which one I wore to answer the door to the trick or treaters? I didn't do anything special for Halloween this year which is unlike me as in the past I either held parties or gone to them. When I lived in Derby our house number was 31 so for the two consecutive years in our student house we had amazing 31st and 31 parties in the spooky basement. When I did my MSc we had a halls party and then went into town and last year I was tubing in Laos so generally speaking it's always a big deal! I love this top and leggings combo, it wasn't sold as pyjamas but that's what I've been using them for. The grey tee is definitely a lot more wearable, I do love a skeleton print!

Did you go trick or treating x

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