Monthly Archives: November 2012

scruffy in pink

26th November 2012

You know, even with the wide variety of beautiful women’s clothing out there I still cannot resist the lure of jeans and a jumper especially when the weekend rolls around. With the weather being so vile on Saturday I could think of nothing that fitted the bill better than my faithful Oasis jeans (considering never buying them anywhere else!) and this old New Look jumper. The Docs were a BIG mistake, the sound effects from my foot as I battled to get them on were enough to render me nauseous and dizzy, and the pain…well, yeah. Lesson learnt. They have been banished for a few more weeks yet.

How cute is my little necklace from Wolf and Moon? I’ve been eyeing them up for a while and finally decided to treat myself as a little reward. I can’t get over how sparkly it is and it got so many compliments when I wore it to work.

I did feel a bit of a scruff wearing this outfit, but at the same time it was warm and comforting. Comfort wins over style most days for me, and weekends have to be more comfortable than most!

Does your style vary at the weekends?
Where is your staple for jeans?
xxx

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Alternative shoe of the week: La Paire

26th November 2012

I’m taking a quick week off my Sarenza shoe of the week (not that there isn’t a LOT on there I could feature) to introduce you to Spanish sensation La Paire a new shoe brand that specialises in handmade Spanish leather sandals. The ethos behind the label is simple; elegant shoes made from the finest leathers in a selection of vibrant shades and eye catching styles.  

La Paire was born as a result of founder Amy La’s own quest for comfortable yet stylish leather sandals. Driven by her frustration and inability to find quality, affordable and colourful styles, Amy decided to create her own shoe label.   The label not only reflects Amy’s passion for beautiful and bold shoes but also superior craftsmanship.
Not only are the shoes super comfortable, they are affordable, light and easy to pack and wear.
 
You might think it a little un-seasonable and I would half agree, but with the highstreet launching their S/S ranges here there and everywhere and with the possibility that at least some of you are jetting off for some winter sun I thought it worth posting!
As you can see I was sent a pair to review although I have only been able to try the left shoe on so there aren’t any “modelled” photos. From what I HAVE tried though I can tell you that these are beautiful, comfortable and so very worth the price tag (between £80 and £90 depending on the style). I fell in love with Spain over the summer and was delighted to try something so utterly Spanish. These will be coming with me on next year’s adventure and no doubt worn to death.

I’m a big fan of these shoes and will be eagerly anticipating more to come from the brand, I love finding out about smaller labels and supporting them where possible and with a range of three styles in bold, bright colours, handmade in Spain I think there are big things to come from La Paire.

What do you think? Next on my wishlist is the Praia Rainbow pair and I’d love to see some ballet flats or even heeled sandals pop in to the range.

Now, make me jealous, those of you with winter breaks planned; where are you off to?

xxx

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Lust List: Kristina Goes West

25th November 2012

One of the major up-sides to blogging is discovering sites and brands you would otherwise never know about. Kristina Goes West is one such site, I was first alerted to it after a twitter follow led to me taking a peek and liking what I saw. An e-mail or two later from Kristina and a bit of an education about what the site stands for and we get this here blog post.

The online boutique is already over a year old but has recently relaunched; It is the first online boutique to showcase the best established and up-and-coming designers from the Baltic region which is bursting with fresh and daring fashion designers. Kristina Goes West is passionate about getting people to think about Baltic fashion in a new light and I think that when you take a look at the website you will view it as mission accomplished!

All of the items on the website have been selected especially to maintain the Nordic spirit and banish the stereotypes, if you’re looking for an off the wall unique or bespoke piece I strongly suggest you pay a visit. To help showcase what is on offer I’d like to share the “Dark Snow Queen” outfit that features some of my favourite pieces.



Kristina Goes West probably isn’t somewhere you are going to visit for your everyday wear but just look at how striking everything is! I have a major softspot for quirky rings and the amber beauty shown above at £40 is fitting the bill perfectly! If I had unlimited funds the coat would already be winging it’s way to me and please, just don’t get me started on how much I love the bags. For me the only thing the website is lacking is some killer shoes!

What sites has blogging introduced you to? Take a little peek at Kristina Goes West and tell me what YOU think…

xxx

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Girl in Black

25th November 2012

Dress c/o Damsel in a Dress, Laura Ashley necklace, Tights- a gift, Shoes- Shellys c/o Sarenza

Some days just call for something a bit more sophisticated, for no reason I woke up Thursday morning with a desire to dress smarter for work. Perhaps because until my foot is better I am banished to the office, I don’t know, but this dress satisfied the craving quite nicely.

How is your weekend going? Despite the super wet weather it’s been a good ‘un here spent with my favourite people doing my favourite things- coffee drinking, shopping and watching Saturday night TV. I can hardly believe I am saying this, but I would quite like Rylan to win X factor, he is just so entertaining.

What have you been up to? Who do you think should win?

xxx

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What’s Your #partypose?

24th November 2012

I can’t resist a challenge so when boohoo.com got in touch announcing their #partypose competition I thought I’d give it a go.

The mission was to create a party outfit for under £100, which with boohoo’s fab prices wasn’t that difficult to be honest; the real challenge is competing against other, more stylish bloggers! I never like to spend a lot on outfits I’m only going to wear once or twice so any party shopping trip tends to have a strict (and often lower than £100) budget.

My outfit came in at a total of £85. I chose this sequin dress from boohoo’s new boutique range purely because I can’t resist a good sequin frock. At £35 this was on the higher end of the price scale for boohoo’s dresses but I love it and consider it to be a bargain as it has potential to be styled in several ways so cost per wear is low.

With such a statement dress I wanted to keep the rest of the outfit fun but fairly simple. The high neckline meant I didn’t want to add a necklace in so I went for this bargain cuff bracelet at a mere £5, again seeing it as something that can be worn in several different ways.
Shoe wise, I always think you can’t go wrong with a wedge for a party, you get the striking added height but also the comfort and support that a wedge brings. Going for plain black means they can’t clash with the dress and can be worn again and again for day and night. I thought such a bold dress needed a strong shoe to carry it whether you opted for bare legs or tights (I’m always one for tights at a party, nothing attractive about frost bite!)
I was a bit clueless when it came to a bag, I’m hopeless at travelling light and usually take a large bag with me, or go to the other extreme and just not bother. I did think this sparkly clutch was pretty though and at £15 you can’t really knock it!

What do you think of my party look? Take a look at boohoo.com to get your own party inspiration and if you want to enter the competition yourself may I please direct you here.

Let me know if you enter, I love having a nosy at what other people come up with!

xxx

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