The Life & Styles Of Liv

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noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:49:00 +0000

5 by livi123 featuring a pleated shirt

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noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:49:00 +0000

4 by livi123 featuring rounded toe boots

Outfit 3

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:47:00 +0000

Outfit 3 by livi123 featuring ASOS

Outfit 2

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:44:00 +0000

Outfit 2 by livi123 featuring ASOS

Outfit 1

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 22:41:00 +0000

Outfit 1 by livi123 featuring skinny jeans

#3: The Life & Lusts Of Liv

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:44:00 +0000

Winter is well and truly upon us - frost is in the air, fairy lights are draped across every surface, the mulled wine is on and... it's flippin' freezing. Whilst there are many advantages to this time of year (it's acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast, not to mention no one can judge you for listening to the likes of Shakin' Stevens), there are a few things I could do without - feeling cold and getting a cold. Resembling Rudolph is not sexy. Unless it's a fetish you're into, then whatever floats your boat...

I'm a major pyjama fiend - you could call me an aficionado - so I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about when I say I've picked out some winter warmers to combat those chilly nights and keep you looking cute, AKA the perfect combo.

After putting this list together I couldn't help myself from popping into Topshop and taking that dinosaur hottie home with me, he's (yup, that's right, it's a boy) super soft and snuggly and a regular fixture in my bed. Next on my list are those Beauty & The Beast pj's for my inner Disney princess.

You can't go wrong with fluff at this time of year, in fact it's practically law you must own at least one piece of fluffy goodness, so Joules socks or a New Look dressing gown fit the bill to a tee. Again, I should know as I own both. Told you I love jim jams. Hey, if you listen closely you can hear those South Beach Cutie Pie pants calling my name...

Liv

Backpackin'

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:11:00 +0000

Jumper & Jeans - Primark, Bag - La Moda (old), Boots - Fat Face (old), Rings - Pandora

A pretty laid back look from me today, just one of those days for keeping it casual - and matching your jumper to the wall. This Primark knit has got to be one of my best ever buys at just £3! I know, amazing right? Team it with Primarni's finest skinnies (£6!) and you've got yourself a bargain outfit, aka any poor student's dream.

And yes, I am wearing yet another pair of ankle boots, surprise surprise. I got these Fat Face lovelies last winter and despite wearing them to death they're still going strong. I'm so glad I bought them, they go with pretty much everything and have become a wardrobe staple for me.

Liv

#2: The Life & Lusts Of Liv

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:23:00 +0000

So it's that time of year again, the sun goes into hiding and the (freezing) cold comes out to play. Buuut... It's not all bad, as can clearly be seen in the following three point argument, ahem - a) it's the perfect excuse for a hot chocolate at all times b) the countdown to christmas begins (yay!) and c) the shops go into sale!

I thought I'd share the pieces which have mysteriously found there way into my shopping basket on here and shamelessly encourage/force others to splash the cash, because everyone knows it doesn't count if it's on offer.
I think my favourite item has to be the gorgeous suede fringed bag from ASOS - no surprises there then, what with fringe being the operative word...

Liv

An Abundance Of Tassels

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:10:00 +0000

Shirt - Cotton on, Jeans/Boots/Hat - Primark, Bag - H&M, Earrings - Topshop,

Ring/Bracelet - Market

I bought this shirt last year in Australia (where more shopping than sight-seeing took place) despite being unsure about it. It wasn't until a few months ago I realised how much I love it, it's easy to wear and style and basically, if you couldn't already tell, I wear it all the time.

Another obsession of mine at the moment (along with The Walking Dead - did you see last nights episode?!) is tassels. If it's got a tassel I am all over it - aside from the nipple type that is, my addiction doesn't stretch that far - so when I saw these boots in Primarni I knew I needed them in my life, along with those super cute Topshop earrings.

I also promise that there will be an outfit post that doesn't feature that hat in the near future. Ok, maybe I can't make that kind of commitment but I promise I'll try and that's what counts right... Right?!

Liv

Cosy Casuals

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:46:00 +0000

Jumper - New Look, Jeans - JayJays, Boots - Topshop, Bag - H&M (Available in store), Hat - Primark
Ring - Market

After falling off the face of the internet I have finally returned to my little blog and I solemnly vow to stick around. A brief overview of my time out includes finishing my first year of uni, spending six weeks in the Netherlands, becoming an auntie for the second time, two weeks of work experience and returning to uni. Aaaand breathe.

My first outfit back is so comfy and so cosy - the two requirements needed for all autumnal styling. I also cannot get enough of the hat, bag and those boots at the moment, they may have to be surgically removed if there is to be any variety in my future outfit posts.

Liv

#1: The Life & Lusts Of Liv

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:37:00 +0000

I'm currently going through a home ware craze, creating lists of all the things I want to buy (believe me, there's a lot) for a house I don't even own. But a girl can dream though, right?

You may be able to tell that I'm ever so slightly obsessed with elephants, so the pink planter and bust are must haves for me. I recently decided to brighten my place up a bit with some plants and succulents so the Ikea plant pots are perfect, not to mention a complete bargain. I love the ying yang candle set from Pretty Twisted too, such a cute idea!

Have you got any favourites?

Liv

Foodie Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 16:10:00 +0000

A few weekends back I headed to Granary Square at Kings Cross for an afternoon filled with scrumptious food and cloudy skies and I thought I'd share a couple of my snaps. My choices pretty much consisted of junk food but I did consume a mojito ice lolly with a slice of lime - which totally counts as one of my five a day right? Whilst I tested (heavily) sugar-based treats my sister was a smidge healthier and gave Bell & Brisket a try with a salt beef bagel, no photo though as it was quite a messy experience .

I started with this amazing brownie from Batch Bakery, just look at that salted caramel oozing out. Super yummy and super soft too. It really doesn't get much better. I followed it up with that incredibly healthy ice lolly I mention which I like to think of as a palette cleanser (makes it sound far more sophisticated). Again, I was a bad blogger and failed to take a picture but I have no regrets, it was damn tasty and I just wanted to eat it.

I rounded up my afternoon with these bad boys. Five doughnuts rolled in vanilla sugar, doused with salted caramel sauce and topped with mini marshmallows - the ultimate sugar overdose. You Doughnut are the best in the business in my opinion, I would recommend Kerb Saturdays just for these alone - be careful though, the rota of vendors changes on a weekly basis so make sure you check ahead of time!
So there you have it, a little post filled with a lot of heart attack inducing snacks. If you're in the London area and are pondering how to fill your Saturday, have a little look at Kerb!

Love,

Liv

Brownies, Burgers & Barry

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Fri, 16 May 2014 16:11:00 +0000

Earlier this week I headed to a concert at Wembley with my Mum and two sisters. Now I bet your thinking 'ooh what super cool artist did you see perform? Was it someone really young and current?', weeeell... no. I, a 20 year old student, spent my Wednesday night watching Barry Manilow. Yup that's right, he of Bermuda Triangle and Copacabana fame was hitting up London and fully prepared to serenade an arena full of OAP's. I may have been the youngest person there but it did not stop me from ~~singing~~ screaming along to all the hits, good ol' Bazza was flippin' amazing and hilarious to boot, even if he is slightly scary to look at (sorry Baz, love you really). But before all that excitement we had a day out and about in London.

First up we headed to Bill's in Covent Garden for an afternoon snack. My Mum and I both opted for this ridiculously scrummy brownie with hot sauce and ice cream, washing it down with a pink lemonade and ice cream float. It's such a lovely place full of quirky products to take home, next time I'm there I will definitely be getting a red teapot. Just try and stop me.

We had a nice stroll around Covent Garden, popping in to a few shops here and there, including the sweet shop Hope & Greenwood, where we bought a nice stash of old school sweeties. Said stash is looking considerably depleted at the mo', apparently I have no self restraint when it comes to sugar.

Our last stop was Gourmet Burger Kitchen for dancing fuel. The food was delicious, so much so that I wolfed it all down before I could snap a picture - I know, I'm a terrible blogger - I would totally recommend it if your goal in life is to try out all the burger joints in London, like me.

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend ahead of them,

Liv

Sunshine & Daisies

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Mon, 05 May 2014 18:05:00 +0000

Yesterday the sun was out in full force in London so I headed out with my sister for the day. We first visited St John's Lodge Gardens in Regent's Park, it's slightly out of the way making it considerably quieter than the main park. The garden is lovely and my photos don't quite do it justice so I'd highly recommend visiting yourself if you ever want somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of London.

We then left the inner circle and walked along the bridge, stopping off for a sit down (which was much needed in my choice of footwear!) in the shade surrounded by the little ducks. I attempted some outfit photos but I'm not cut out for this posing malarkey, hence why I'm looking pretty awkward.

Later on we decided to make our way to Little Venice as their was a canal festival taking place. We discovered these chalk boards hidden along the way with some interesting ideas, some were romantic, others were down right weird. Unfortunately we arrived at the festival at an awkward time so we called it quits and went to the pub for a much needed Pimms instead!

Dress - Very, Boots - Fat Face, Bag- Zara

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Bank Holiday weekend, what did you get up to?

Liv

Calorie Free Easter Treats!

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:36:00 +0000

Whipstick
£5.75 - lush.co.uk

Essie Nail Polish Chocolate Cakes
£7.99 - amazon.co.uk

Too Faced Matte Bronzer
£25 - Boots.com

Too Faced Palette
$25 - toofaced.com

Too Faced Eye Shadows
$49 - toofaced.com

Montagne Jeuesse Hot Chocolate Masque
67p - Boots.com

Eau De Toilette
£8.50 - thebodyshop.co.uk

Body Butter
£5.00 - thebodyshop.co.uk

Easter is nearly upon us so I thought I'd share a few ideas for chocolate treats that won't add any pounds to the scales (though it will take some from your purse). I was quite impressed with the range of chocolate based beauty products available, these are only a select few, but if you're chocoholic I'd suggest having a mosey at The Body Shops collection called Chocomania. Hotel Chocolat also sell bath and beauty products too, though they are slightly more pricey.
Unfortunately I couldn't find a UK stockist for the Too Faced Palettes, so that purchase is probably more appropriate for US shoppers.

Happy Easter!

Love,

Liv

Nailed It

noreply@blogger.com (Olivia) — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 18:48:00 +0000

Essie - Warm & Toasty Turtleneck

I recently used my Debenhams Beauty Club Card points to order this Essie nail polish. The points system is pretty similar to Boots but I find Debenhams has more to offer on the rewards and offers front (including free p&p, aka the best invention ever). Anyways, back to the nail polish - I really like this colour, it reminds me of Milka chocolate bar wrappers which I'm sure wasn't Essie's aim but they've done a pretty good job at replicating it if I say so myself.

As with most Essie polishes the application was smooth and easy with little mess around my tiny nails, which tends to happen to me a lot! I found two coats was more than enough and there has been minimal chippage (I realise this isn't a word but it totally should be).

All in all I'm a pretty satisfied customer and would definitely recommend it!

Love,

Liv