LLYMLRS // UK Style and Fashion Blog

we are the end

2012-02-02T17:19:00.000Z

coat: new look

jumper: monki

longsleeved top (under jumper): primark

gilet: forever 21

leggings: topshop

shoes: H&M

necklace: river island

rings: love hearts and crosses * and JWLRY

nails: essie chinchilly

Im not feeling to good today, I have a swollen face (I think I've got an infection or something, gross. Soz!) and Im generally just feeling a bit under the weather. Its so cold here in London today I can hardly feel my fingers, even as I type this I cant feel my hands! Considering I'm inside my flat this is not a good thing! Think I'm going to have to get some gloves suitable to typing! Today I went to a Missguided Press day and saw the lovely Sara, Tonight I sort of invited myself to a event, then got properly invited to, that Kate is doing for some haircare brands.

I'm probably going to wear something else to the event tonight, but I wore this to Missguided press event today. I was running late so threw the easiest and simplest thing on! The coat is my bargain of the whole sale season, down to £10 from a whopping £59.99 (srsly new look?). Sara said it looked like a coat a Grandad would wear! I totally see it as my Grandad used to wear the same, all I need now is a flat cap! Too far? I had to wear a gilet under it purely because I was so cold! It looked kinda bulky but I like that look if it makes sense? I like to have all my layers on top!

crosses and burgundy

2012-02-01T19:34:00.004Z

shirt: zalando *

necklace: asos *

skirt: primark

coat: boohoo

nails: look beauty ribbons* and LA Splash glitter

Went for high tea with Next today, which was absolutely lovely. Cakes, cocktails and chatter, and of course wonderful company. It was just what a perfect blogger event should be like! Probably inappropriate wear for afternoon tea, with all the black, spikes and leather, but oh well! I'll post about the event later on in the week, But it was really lovely, and I was very pleasantly surprised with what Next has to offer over the coming months! I'm absolutely shattered though, Daytime drinking just simply doesnt agree with me! Now to change straight into my PJ's and curl up in bed!

abstract

2012-01-31T19:27:00.003Z

dress: very*

coatigan: river island

shoes: H&M

leggings: new look

necklace: river island*

rings: jwlry and forever 21

nails: models own utopia and opi rainbow connection

I got this lovely monochrome abstract tunicy-dress from the Very.co.uk Bloggers Event that I attended earlier on in the week. I didn't originally pick this, I chose a Daniel Sandler Blush and some Loafers but had to do swapsies when I got there after seeing this in person! Its one of those things that are so easy to wear and simple but look really good. I don't really think about shopping at Very, but after doing some exploring trying to find the link for this dress I'm actually pleasantly surprised. They have a pretty good range of stuff! I pulled out my old favourite flatforms (my Office ones have taken over that place in my heart!) and forgot how ridiuclously comfy these ones are. Kinda in love with this nail combination at the moment, I love how OPI Rainbow Connection (dupe is Technic Carnival if you can find it!) looks against the greyish purple of Models Own Utopia. Reminds me of cupcakes!

Had a sleepover with Kate and Emma last night after going to Zoe's ZOMG lipstick launch. So lovely seeing your friends do exciting things! Was really well attended event and so nice to see people! I was left alone in Selfridges for far too long and I ended up buying something ridiculously naughty! I'll show it on here or Twitter in a few days! Its absolutely gorgeous though!

sunday portrait week 109

2012-01-29T20:56:00.001Z

001. Thanks for all the compliments on yesterdays playsuit! I'm so happy with it and really loved wearing it out! Last night was really fun, Going out in London is SO expensive but was such a hilarious night! Spent today slobbing around my flat, and went on another sneaky Nandos trip for lunch. Think that Nandos on a Sunday is my new Sunday Roast. Although I could murder a roast right now! One thing I really miss about being home is not having a home cooked roast on the table on a Sunday courtesy of Mmmymlrs!!

002. Big week of events and stuff planned! Really excited about Zoe's lipstick launch (and looking forward to seeing some of my favourites again!), Afternoon tea on Wednesday with Next and a few press days towards the end of the week! Its then IMATS at the weekend too which is going to be epic by the sounds of it. I really want some Makeup Forever and Crown Brushes! Hoping to go early and then go out for a few drinks and lunch! Victoria is coming to stay at mine for the weekend too which is fun! Been too long since I last saw her!

003. You can still vote for me in ASOS Future Stylist and I'm currently trying to style my second look! Fingers crossed I get through to round 2! I'm also up for a Company Style Blogger Award. I'm nominated for "Best Blog For High Street Lovers", which I think is the perfect title for my blog. You can vote for me here if you like! Speaking of Company Magazine, I absolutely adore their re-branding! Its so cute and quirky, and seems to fit their image of being a very street style/highstreet focused magazine.

004. My aim for next week is to blog a bit more. I'm SO lazy at the moment, to the point where I've not even got dressed properly some days! I haven't really had time to try new stuff for ETCLLYMLRS, but I've got so many post ideas for it I just need to sit down and get on with it! I need to catch up with the events I went to this week and post about them too! I think I've also not been buying stuff as January has been such an expensive month (moving and having to buy a new phone!) so I dont have anything new to show you guys!

feather print

2012-01-28T17:00:00.003Z

playsuit: motel*

Quick post today as I just wanted to show you what I wear out. I'm occasionally asked to do more going out outfits rather than just the everyday style stuff. However I normally just wear the same stuff as I would during the day just without tights/leggings and with heels rather than boots. I am going out tonight for my flatmates birthday and I think I'm going to wear this playsuit that Motel sent me. I was really draw to the shape and the fact it has a really cute cut out back. I tend to get my legs out when I go out rather than my chest/arms and I always try and keep the tops of my arms covered. I was quickly drawn to the unusual print and the shape of this playsuit, Its almost like its two separates which gives it a quirky two piece feel to it. These photos dont really do it justice! This playsuit is a size 10, and its not tight on my rounded hips/legs, but its not baggy like the stick legs of the Motel model, So if you wanted it baggier on the legs I'd reccomend sizing up! Im also just wearing these new look heels and my fur coat a splattering of rings and I think I'm going to do Nails Inc Porchester Place on my nails! Im also wearing St Tropez Mouse fake tan, first time I've tried it and Im impressed!!

our smallest adventures

2012-01-26T19:18:00.000Z

dress: topshop (cheaper ebay versions available!)

jumper: topshop

necklace: asos*

rings: jwlry and H&M

shoes: office (see this post)

nails: aa nails poppy red* barry m strawberry ice cream* and wah x models own nail pen*

Had a overwhelming urge today to wear full black this morning, but then I didn't want to be too ~dark, so I went for my velvet glitter skater that everyone and their mum has (cheaper & nicer versions via ebay, but I cant currently find any, but trust me you can get them way cheaper than what I paid for mine a few months ago!) with my diamanté Topshop jumper I've owned for yonks. This jumper used to really smell of rust for reasons unbeknown to me, but the odour has now thankfully gone! No idea why it was like that, but least I can actually wear it now without gagging! Also wore my hair in a messy beehive-ish thing today. Its my sort of my go to hair style at the moment because its easy and takes 5 mins. I love the Brigitte Bardot look, its so effortless and cool. I think I'm going to finally brave a trim soon as my hairs just getting a bit too long to manage. I cant imagine not having long hair but a few inches arent going to ruin it!

Going to a Very.co.uk event tomorrow and then I have a really exciting photoshoot thing with Forever 21 after. Fingers crossed the shoot goes well as Im doing something really exciting with them in the next few weeks! Cant wait to share it all with you! I'll be posting stuff on my Instagram (my username is llymlrs) throughout the events and I think I'll start doing the cliché (but always my fave) weekly photo round ups on ETCLLYMLRS again now that I can be more out and about! Really excited about life at the moment!

laid back

2012-01-25T18:00:00.000Z

dress: topshop

jacket: primark

scarf: river island

necklace: asos*

hat: H&M

shoes: topshop

rings: market stall, jwlry, love hearts and crosses*

nails: aa nails poppy red*, barry m strawberry ice cream* and wah x models own nailpen*

This is what I wore on Monday to go see Kate. I feel like I really should get back into the swing of posting what I wear on the actual day I wear something. Just been a bit all over the place in the last two weeks with pre shooting outfits! I hardly ever wear my Allegeras any more, I think because they got so popular I decided I didn't like them. Such a hipster. The dress is the Petite version of the grey marl midi dress that Topshop has at the moment but that just drowns me. I have so much love for grey marl jersey! It just has a lovely slouchy off duty feel to it which I love. The necklace was something I picked through ASOS Future Stylist as I had my eye on it for ages!

Im off to a Viktor & Rolf product launch for their new Spicebomb fragrance tonight, which is actually a male fragrance but I LOVE male smells. My favourite Man smell is Versace Blue Jeans, which I used to force all my ex boyfriends wear. I smelt it on the tube (makes change from B.O.!) the other day and was sitting there sniffing this man! Haha. The oyster holder is from this ebay seller, and I just cant get enough of it so I just had to include it!

giveaway & asos future stylist

2012-01-24T18:49:00.001Z

top: asos*

skirt: american apparel via asos*

glasses: asos*

shoes: asos*

nails: american apparel l'spirit via asos*

shop my look here
vote for me here

I was asked to be part of the ASOS Future Stylist competition on Saturday after a last minute drop out, Bearing in mind I was in London two days then moved house on Friday so I had really little time to think about it. I panic ordered tons of stuff but only had a £150 budget! I always try not to get involved in blogger competitions as it then makes me realise what a smallfish I am when it comes to srs fashion blogging! But its ASOS, and totally one of those brands I'd love to get involved with! But anyway it would mean alot for me if you could vote for me. You have to go to the ASOS Future stylist app and then vote for me within the app. By voting you also get entered into a competition where you can win £200 vouchers!

The theme for the first challenge was "candy denim", not jeans as someone on Facebook (un)kindly pointed out! I don't do denim or pastels so it was a bit of a challenge for me at first. I went with double denim ensamble in my safe colours, pink and black! The shirt has a lovely thick denim quality and the pussy bow makes it feel surprisingly girly for a denim shirt. Also picked these amazing oversized round sunglasses, They are just so quirky and striking I couldn't resist! You can see the full length shot on my voting page!

Nothing like a bit of casual bribery but ASOS have kindly offered me a £25 voucher for my readers who do vote for me! See the entry requirements and details below! The winner will be picked at random using a number generator! You dont particularly have to vote for me, there are alot of amazing bloggers in the competition (including Audrey, Morven and Jazmine), But thanks so much in advance if you do vote! Fingers crossed I make it to the next round!

- Giveaway ends on Midnight 1st February (GMT)
- Open to anyone and everyone! (+ International Readers!)
- There will be ONE winner!
- The prize is one £25 Asos Voucher.
- Winner will be chosen using random.org from the comments
- You must "Like" Asos on Facebook and vote for me (if you want to) this link
- Make sure you leave a comment below saying you've voted!
- Leave your email or blog link so I can get in contact with you!

cult of personality

2012-01-23T18:48:00.003Z

top: primark

skirt: zara

belt: topshop

shoes: new look*

rings: love hearts and crosses*, market stall and jwlry

nails: american apparel l'espirit*

Went shopping with Gh0stparis today, spending money we didn't have on things we dont need. As you do. She took me to Wagamamas which I can confirm was very good, was my first time too! I actually wore this outfit on Saturday to Westfields and these were the test shots I quickly did in my new room. Not too bad, dont like the carpet because it casts a grey tone over the image and wearing shoes on carpet is really bad, but for the sake of people who need to see the shoes We'll have to roll with it! Also this was the day after I moved in so it could do with a good hoover!

If theres one thing I hate more than fake pockets, its fake buttons. This Primark shirt is lovely but gapes at the neck as it needs another button just to hold it all together. Just seems so silly having buttons on the outside that actually dont do up all in the name of "detail"!

sunday portrait week 108

2012-01-22T19:42:00.004Z

As I've mentioned tons, I've finally moved to London! Love my room and I've unpacked and made it feel a bit more like "home". Went out with my house mates last night so Im feeling a little ropey today! We pre drank some champers to christen our new flat! I think I left my phone in the taxi, so not the best of starts but I'm having a great time so far. Think I'll have to go buy a new phone tomorrow which is crap! Off to Nandos tonight which is like 5 mins away from my house so this could be really dangerous! I've never lived so close to fast food before! With a bit of luck I'll be back to regular blogging tomorrow! I've got alot of emails and comments to reply to right now, so Im feeling really unorganized. Trying to sort my routine out is gonna be a challenge. I tend to do the same things at the same times most days. Im not OCD or anything its just the only way I seem to get things done! I have a photoshoot and a few events this week as well. So nice to be able to say YES to attending regular events! Sorry this is so short and in one chunk, I really don't have much to share right now as all I've done this week is pack then move, Hopefully now Im London based I can do loads more. This weeks gone so quickly and it still doesnt really feel real and Im living in London!

flatforms

2012-01-19T19:07:00.003Z

flatforms: office (sale, now sold out)

Feel free to file this post under filler rather than snippets but I thought I'd just show you some close ups of my flatforms. I get alot of comments about them! Plus its all I have, Spent the day loading my boxes onto a moving van! Flatforms are basically like as the name suggests flat platform shows. Im shorter than I'd like to be and (I know this sounds weird) don't like the way my feet look in flat shoes. I feel so short and stumpy when I don't wear heels or a wedge!

I like flatforms because the give me the extra inch and a bit I like without being too high. I personally find them easy to walk in, although its quite odd at first being so far off the ground but still have flat feet! My Office Willow Paige's are half real leather and half suede which I think adds a lovely dimension to the shoe. I paid £28 for them, which I think is such a bargain considering I did want them full price (£75) but they were sold out in size 5 on-line. I know these ones are sold out now but I have a similar pair from H&M (again sale) and there are these ones on new look and these on asos (I bought these too). You can also look on ebay for my specific pair but unfortunately there isn't any coming up at the moment. I was so lucky to find these flatforms in Office after months of lusting after them!

You sick of seeing me wear the same shoes everyday yet?

PS. So sorry about my veiny feet, I absolutely HATE feet to the point where I feel a little bit sick seeing someone elses foot! Which is actually a part of the reason why I never used to show them.

snakeskin clutch

2012-01-18T18:00:00.000Z

top: new look*

leggings: H&M

necklace: H&M

coat: topshop

shoes: office

nails: nailene french nails*

This is actually what wore out to my leaving meal with my family on Saturday, I just wanted something comfy (and an excuse to use my new bag) and easy. I think leggings, statement necklace and a vest is my go to lazy-but-still-looks-good look! I've not always been big on leggings, but I really like how they look with my Office flatforms! I tweeted and a few days ago that I needed some snakeskin print in my wardrobe. I tried some leggings from Primark, but they just didnt work for me. I think print leggings can look really cool sometimes but I just couldnt make it work. Sulking my way around the shops ready to admit defeat, I I saw this clutch in H&M I practically ran to the till! It is a perfect way to inject the print into my wardrobe. I like that its grey snake skin print rather than actual snake colour (typing that makes me feel really simple but I cant think of the correct way to describe a general colour of a snake! browny-creamy-green?). It fits in well with my overall monochrome approach to dressing recently.

give it a name

2012-01-16T18:44:00.004Z

dress: primark

belt: topshop

leggings: H&M

gilet: forever 21

nails: nailene french nails*

shoes: office

lips: MAC Pink Nouveau (see this post)

Really, really like this outfit! Cheekily bought this dress from Primark last week for about £13. I got it in pink too (~haul~!) because I just couldnt resist. I could have probably got away with a 8 but a 10 is ok! I always find Primark dresses way too long for me so I had to fold it a bit at the waist! I decided to pair it with my fur gilet, which I'd actually already packed up so I had to dig through my boxes to find it! I also bought these £7.99 leggings from H&M. They are thick and shiney without being too shiney (get what I mean?), opaque and really black! Still taking baby steps away from my beloved American Apparel leggings, but Im very impressed by these ones from H&M.

I updated the links on the post I did yesterday about the teasing brushes. The seller completely sell out! There was only two sold before I posted about it! Bet they had a busy Monday morning! Really hope people like the brush if they bought it off my recommendation! Off to London for two days tomorrow and I've got a post scheduled for Wednesday, which is the outfit I wore on Saturday to a family meal! Have a good few days and I'll be back on Thursday!

sunday portrait week 107

2012-01-15T19:48:00.000Z

todays photo is a out-take from a outfit during the week, catching up on some tweetz

001. Last Sunday post from my Mums house! This time next week I'll be in my new flat in London! Its come round super quick and I've got so much to do still before I leave. I've spent the latter part of the week (still) trying to sort my stuff out! Like I've mentioned a few times I have so much stuff, this room I'm in I've had for at least 10 years now and I probably have thrown anything away since. Im in London Tuesday and Wednesday (LION KING!!) as well which doesn't help, and also means I need to be packed by tomorrow (not happening)!

002. GOT A NAKED 2 PALETTE! Although Im still to scared to use it! Im not sure if I should keep it or not! I've managed a fair few days without touching it and Im still itching to get my paws into it. I didnt like the Naked 1 Pallete, it didnt suit my skin tone and overall looked way too cool on me. Apparently this ones even cooler than the original #fail. If anyone has one how do they feel about it? Im such a sucker for blogger hype!

003. I've been stockpiling posts today for the next week, I think there will be three next week on here and then I have 5 for ETC. I think I've only been so organized blogging to put my mind off what I'm supposed to be doing! I wont be around much so I cant reply to things, But once Im back on full form I'll try. Im really loving being able to comment back! So much easier! HURRAY FOR BLOGGER.

004. IMATS and Fashion week are quickly coming up! Managed to send out all my LFW ticket requests the end of the week, which was a struggle. Only to stupidly put my old address on them, Typical! Victoria's coming to stay with me for IMATS which should be really fun! I've been saving my money for IMATS for ages as I know I'll just want everything! Top of my list is Make up Forever and some OCC lip tars! Might even be swayed with some Crown Brushes! Anyone else going?

005. JWLRY is closed from midnight for a week. I know I said it would be last week but like I said, I pushed back my moving date! I've put a sign up on the website so hopefully people understand. All outstanding orders will be sent Monday morning 2nd class post! Any problems use the shop email on my contact page or the contact form on the JWLRY website!

to a friend

2012-01-13T17:46:00.001Z

sheer shirt: H & M

skirt: H & M

coat: romwe*

rings: jwlry, love hearts and crosses* and market stall

boots: new look

necklace: forever 21

nails: look beauty nail pop in ribbon*

I love with my new coat from Romwe, Its just so classic and easy to wear. It feels really high quality too, and it was pricey, even for Romwe at about $130, obviously mine was gifted, but its definitely worth the price. Im always asked about the quality/sizing of Romwe and there is honestly no way of me being able to tell you. Sometimes its good sometimes it bad. Really hit and miss, but I do think they are a good brand. The coat itself a absolute lint magnet though! Have to get my roller out on it and I've only had it a few days! New boots that I got for Christmas too. I cant normally wear New Look heels as the arch is too high for my feet and it makes them super uncomfortable. However these are really easy to walk in and wear, they are dupes for some Topshop boots as well, Ambush possibly? I dont know Im not to clued up on stuff like this!

pearly queen

2012-01-12T19:02:00.001Z

dress: zalando

coat: topshop

turban: primark

belt: topshop

ring: jwlry

nails: look beauty nail pop in ribbons* and opi rainbow connection (standard)

Today I spent the afternoon with my little brother, He's three and a half, cheeky and full of energy! We went into Ludlow and had a mooch around (aka me yelling at him to stop!) which was really nice. Im really going to miss him when I move! I love my whole family but I do have a soft spot for him! We went and got some photos printed to send to my Nanna who lives in New Zealand and then he ran sacked the post office! Extremely exhausted now but hey!

Just went for a simple grey skater jersey dress and my fur coat because I didnt know what we would be doing. I love grey jersey, I think it has a really lovely quality to it that I cant seem to resist. The dress itself is a touch too big for me, When I picked it from Zalando I was probably a bit over zealous with my post christmas size! Popped on this turban as it was quite chilly, My granny got it me for Christmas and I love the detail of the tiny pearling on it! Feels alot more expensive than Primark!

PS. Blogger now has threaded reply comments! HURRAY welcome to the 21st century Blogger! So it means I can actually reply to comments now! So if you do have questions about any outfit posts in the future and stuff feel free to leave them below! In the interest of not spamming my own blog, as much as I do want to say thank you to everyone who does comment, I cant possibly say it each time! I do honestly read all my comments (All bloggers do, come on now! We all care what YOU think) and appreciate everything you have to say about me and my outfits!

still got legs

2012-01-11T19:37:00.000Z

top: ?

skirt: zara

jacket: topshop

shoes: office

rings: jwlry, market stall and love hearts and crosses *

nails: look beauty nail pop in ribbon*

lips: mac please me (review here)

Not quite sure where this tops from, it doesn't actually have a label in and I cannot for the life of me remember where I actually bought it from. Im presuming its somewhere cheap as the scallops at the front dont quite meet properly! But the colour is too pretty to ignore. I know there was some similar scalloped blouses in Topshop aaaages ago (I nearly bought one in yellow!) but I doubt they still have them. Paired with my mega old scalloped skirt from Zara which I rediscovered on my never ending quest to rid my wardrobe of things I dont wear! I feel about 10 years old in these photographs so I had to add my fur coat to ~toughen it up a bit!

Just been sorting stuff still ready to move next Friday and ploughing through David Starkeys Monarchy documentaries! Cant wait for things to start happening next week! Im going to London on Tuesday and Wednesday with my Mum to see the Lion King! I've never been to a show before so Im really excited about that!

lego house

2012-01-10T19:05:00.002Z

top: primark

leggings: topshop

coat: boohoo

fur: new look

necklace: topshop

shoes: office

lipstick: lime crime my beautiful rocket *

Yah Yah, Hi crotch! I assure you when Im not standing so straight with my shoulders back (im a terrible sloucher!) it does cover my ladyparts. Probably the closest thing you'll ever get to seeing my in trousers. I think I've worn them once since I started this blog! I do wear leggings/tunics quite a bit though, which is obviously the same but different! I just personally dont like wearing trousers, Its not like I have anything against them, I just dont even look/consider them when Im buying new clothes!

Curled my hair with my Babyliss Hot Rollers that I got for Christmas, review coming soon before anyone asks! I've only really tried them out properly today and I'm pretty impressed! I've said this before but Im so lazy when it comes to my hair, I have a little chuckle when people praise it as I really dont do anything to it apart from maybe an occasional backcomb at the sides. I dont even use hair spray on it! Anyway, yeah excuse the ramble post, I'm absolutely exhausted as Im still not sleeping properly, I've been staring at my computer for far too long today I've gone a little mental!

this is just the beginning

2012-01-09T19:06:00.002Z

skirt: topshop

shirt: romwe*

shoes: office

rings: H&M and JWLRY

I've had this skirt yonks and I've shamelessly never worn it. That's what you get when you buy stuff your not sure about! Its a bit tummy heavy so I did have to save it for a relatively flat stomach day, considering I likefood this is way to few and far between! The shirt is a black version of the pink one I posted about last week. This ones a bit better quality though which Im happy with! Not wearing nails today as I'm possibly getting acrylic glitter tips at some point this week but cant decide if I want to go there again, My nails are already battered from years of acrylic abuse!

And onto a little announcement, I've finally confirmed everything and I'm moving to London on the 20th January! Taken me long enough huh! I'm moving south west. I was going to be going on Friday but I've had to push it back a bit, even though Im actually in London pretty much all week! So expect blogging to be a bit hit a miss over the next week or two while I sort my affairs out! Means I'm going to be around for IMATS and Fashion Week properly this time! So excited!

sunday portrait week 106

2012-01-08T19:51:00.000Z

001. Pretty uneventful week to be honest! It was my baby brothers birthday, I cant believe he's a whole year old! And I took a sly trip to London. Between that I've just been playing Bejewelled, and downloaded Temple Run (damn you who recommended it!) and read more of A Feast of Crows by George R.R. Martin. Got some silly little term trending on Twitter and thankfully stuck to my 2012 healthy diet!

002. I've decided to start running again, Long time followers would know that last year I really got into running and would run 5-6k everyday as well as doing two hours at the gym. Im big on sports/working out, but I ended up stopping as I had far too many niggling sports injuries and I never got back into it. Decided its time, and Im going to try running outside. This really makes me nervous for some reason! I can do it on a treadmill no worries, but the idea of running on the road/park makes me feel really scared! Probably just worried someone will see me panting and sweating in public!

003. I mentioned my wardrobe clear out in yesterdays post and I thought it went without saying I'll link everyone when it does go up! Strange looking through all my old stuff, I even have a original before-they-were-famous PANIC! At the Disco t-shirt as well as my first ever pair of skinny jeans (yah I dont wear trousers!)! I cant believe how much stuff I hoard sometimes!

004. Been rounding up 2011's top 5's of various makeup products on ETC LLYMLRS this past week! Probably the best way to see the makeup I actually use without me having to do a tutorial. I doubt I'd ever do a makeup tutorial, I think that in some ways it gives people a bit of false hope, buying expensive makeup like X wears doesnt mean its going to look the same on you or make you look like them. Suppose that is a bit contradictory coming from someone who beauty blogs on the side!

005. Finally got round to updating the shop with all its new stock, even though I was supposed to do it a few days ago! All the usual deals in place with 3 for £8 and five for £10. Including free UK shipping until the end of Monday. I initially said the shop would be closed on Monday, but it will now be shut on Tuesday for a week (I will put this on the website!) because of some potentially exciting news coming up!But I cant confirm anything quite yet!

highland fling

2012-01-07T16:46:00.000Z

dress: new look

scarf: river island

coatigan: river island

hat: H&M

rings: jwlry, forever 21 and market stall

shoes: office

nails: beauty uk white* and opi rainbow connection

fringe: ebay (see this post)

Wore my troll fringe today just for the laughs! Been sorting out my bedroom today, I have so much stuff I dont even know what to do with it all! A Hoarder paired with compulsive buyer is not good combination. I found some bags earlier that I bought when I was 15, still with tags on never been used. I will be putting some of it on ebay eventually, Just so much effort! Wish it was simpler but there is always that one smarmy buyer who finds some sort of flaw on the inside right seam and demands a refund. So I have to go over everything and describe everything!

snow white

2012-01-06T19:00:00.003Z

dress: romwe*

coat: topshop

shoes: office

rings: love hearts and crosses, H&M and jwlry

nails: beauty uk white* & opi rainbow connection (standard!)

Bit more demure than I've been rocking recently, but ya know! The dress is slightly too big for me, but I do really like it. Theres something about monochrome and peter pan collars I cant get over! I love how this is black accents on white rather than the other way round. Also wearing my new flatforms from Office, (will post a better photo at some point!) Walked past the shop yesterday in London and thought I'd take a peek in the hope they'd still be in stock as they were sold out in my size online. Low and behold a pair of size 5's were there waiting for me! Took them to the till and they were reduced to £28 from £70. On Oxford Street too, I thought I had no chance, Considering I was going to by them full price as well, I was chuffed!

Restocking JWLRY tonight! I've got my new batch in so I'll be updating all the stock levels throughout the night! I've already put the five ring mixes back in stock, and although Im bias there are some lovely rings in my latest batch! Probably best to check the individual rings in the morning though! There is still free shipping on UK orders until Monday! The shop will be closed from Monday for a week possibly more, but lets say a week for now but I'll put up a official date when I know for sure! So any orders after then wont be sent till the following week.

minnie mouse

2012-01-04T19:10:00.002Z

dress: primark

coat: boohoo

rings: jwlry, H&M, love hearts and crosses*

nails: models own bloobloo* and 99p store glitter polish

boots: topshop (albas)

Had a super lazy day today and I may have just donned this outfit for the sake of a blog post! But I just wasnt feeling it today. I have a terrible sleeping pattern at the moment and when I did manage to sleep for a bit last night I had really bad nightmares resulting in me waking up covered in sweat and shaking. Not good. However, Onto the outfit. I do really like this dress, I bought it from Primark last week, it was probably about a tenner, not bad I dont think! When I wore it nearly everyone commented on it looking like Minnie Mouse, hence the title! But its cute

Off to London in the morning, Its been nearly a month since I stepped off that oh-so-familiar train into Paddington. Fingers crossed it leads to me finding a new home... But if not Im just going do some shopping for most of the day. Have some River Island press vouchers to spend and I best get them spent before the S/S collection comes in and ruins it all! I also fancy spending my xmas pennies on some new make up! Got my eye on some YSL stuff at the moment!

you and me

2012-01-03T18:51:00.001Z

tunic: topshop

leggings: topshop

jacket: boohoo

fur: new look
necklace: forever 21

boots: topshop (albas)

nails: models own bloobloo* and 99p store glitter nail polish

Quickie post today as I've got so much to do and nothing seems to be falling into place! Excuse my general orange appearance, its what you get when you trust MUA's to match your foundation at a counter for a sample, needless to say this is obviously not my non-tanned colour. Although personally I actually like the way it looks, maybe I'll fake tan the rest of my body to match. I really dont do or like being pale! I'm just way to lazy to go through the tanning motions! I need a spray tan booth in my house.

pink punch

2012-01-02T18:13:00.002Z

shirt: romwe *

skirt: primark

shoes: H&M

coat: topshop

nails: nails inc in porchester square*

So first outfit post of 2012! Eeep! This is actually what I wore on Saturday but decided to hold it off until today when people would actually be online and reading blogs! I adore this shirt from Romwe, the colour is just spot on! Its annoying though as the shirt itself is pretty terrible quality, Its made from quite thin cotton, and I cant see it lasting too long, but for now it will do.I really like how the grey tweed contrasts with it too to give some texture!

In between playing Bejewelled today I've literally done nothing of note. Been catching up on JWLRY orders and trying to make sense of my tip of a bedroom. Planned a London trip for later in the week (probably Friday) as Im really having withdrawal symptoms, I just love being there. Living there will probably be my downfall, but its all good!