Monthly Archives: February 2013

Sarenza Sunday- Sole Society

24th February 2013

I’ve lost count of how many new brands Sarenza has introduced me to since I started working with them, my weekend browsing has led me to yet another new discovery- Sole Society who’s simple, clean cut designs need to be gracing my feet come summer.

The Sammy Sandal, £63 is the perfect way to adopt the neon trend if you’re not ready for the full on glow. I’m already thinking ahead to my Spanish getaway and how amazing they’ll look against tanned feet (not mine then!)
On the other end of the colour spectrum and embracing yet another hot trend- this time metallic, I bring you the Erika Sandal, £63 which is probably going to look more flattering against my skin and it’s refusal to turn anything more than every so slightly less pale than usual…(Ellie, a pair each yes?!)
And of course, it goes without saying that I’d love the bold and bright Chrissy Heel, £105.70 with it’s nod to the aztec trend with a splash on neon. In the past I would have HATED this shoe and I’m thinking that perhaps this is exactly why I’m loving it so much now.

Have you discovered any fabulous new brands lately? Share the love below…
Which pair of these beauties suits you best?

xxx

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blurred. again.

23rd February 2013

Dress: New Look
Shoes: c/o Barratts
Oh, I give up with ever getting a decent photograph. It’s the one thing that really fuels my insecurity as a blogger as other people’s are always so clear and consice and mine are distinctly, well, not.
Anyway,
deal with it I guess because it’s not going to change any time soon. Not until I’m able to charm someone in to being a personal photographer and find romantic, whimsical settings for every outfit.
This dress is a recent purchase. I have quite a few black and white dresses but couldn’t resist yet another especially when it only costs £16.99 …good old New Look, the only clothes shop in town (I wish I were kidding) and it never fails me.
I thought I’d liven it up a bit with these pink boots from Barratts who got their first official outing on Thursday. They got a lot of attention and admiration at work from colleagues who find my shoe collection something of a marvel/standing joke.
WEEKEND. I’ve just woken up from a good sleep (I like, it’s not yet 7am and I’ve been awake well over an hour, curse my early bird nature) and today I’m seeing Ellie and Becca (hello!) for lunch, shopping and a shamefully long overdue catch up with Becca. I’m on a one woman mission for a bowler hat…I’m thinking H&M might be a good bet?

What are you up to today? Tomorrow is also an exciting one, to be spent with some of my very favourite blogging ladies, hurrah!

Right, time for some coffee I think…
xxx

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new heights

22nd February 2013

Jumper: Asos
Skirt: Matalan
Boots: Asos
Another pair of bargain boots! These beauties were reduced to £18 in the Asos sale and after putting off buying them for ages because I “don’t need any more shoes” apparently a miserable Monday led to a cheeky pick-me-up purchase (it worked!)
This isn’t a very inspired outfit (when are they?) but it was certainly warm and comfortable for a quiet afternoon following my early shift. Sometimes I feel like making an effort and trying new things and other days I feel lazy and insecure and just want something loose.
I’m trying to work a better balance of the two but for now slouchy still wins. Mae approved on the outfit, she spent most of the afternoon comatose on my lap- the jumper resembled a real cat by the time she finally decided to move her bum.
I say this every week but how is it Friday? I can’t say I’m sorry the weeks are speedy past, the sooner we get to Spring the better. Got anything exciting lined up this weekend? I have!
xxx

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window to the soul

21st February 2013
We can change the colour of our hair, nails and clothes as we please so why not our eyes? I’ve written before about my experiments with a new eye colour, opting for a bright green shade
Since then I’ve thought a lot about trialling more colours, there was something quite freeing about being able to change the intensity of my stare and it also had me thinking about whether eye colour affects our personalities in the same way as they say hair colour does.
Do you feel bolder with bright hair? Do you think you’d feel braver if your eyes were lavender instead of baby blue? I’m not 100% convinced, there’s a lot of dubious looking information on the website so as far as I’m concerned there is only one way to find out!

Enter www.getlenses.co.uk and their range of coloured contacts. There is pretty much a colour for every day of the week…
Violet for when you feel like being different, brown, green, hazel, grey, blue and all available in prescription and non prescription varieties. For inexplicable reasons it’s the violet colour that’s calling me…

probably because it’s not a colour found in nature (is it?) and I think it’d look pretty ace with my red hair!

This might seem like a really random post to be writing but I do love the idea of changing my look in a non permanent way. It could also be a pretty good way of testing people’s observation skills…blue eyes one day, brown the next, I’m not entirely convinced my friends and colleagues would notice!

How do you feel about coloured contacts? Do you fancy changing the look of your eyes or do you prefer other ways to liven things up? What’s the most drastic change you’ve ever made to your appearance? Regale me with stories of disaster or massive success below!

xxx

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the velveteen rabbit

21st February 2013

Top: H&M
Skirt: c/o Ax Paris
Tights: Calvin Klein
Boots: Bertie via Tk Maxx
FINALLY I can wear these boots, I still remember the woman asking if I was mad when I bought them before Christmas whilst on crutches. Lady, at the price I paid I would have been mad NOT to buy them, so there! I can’t remember what I paid, actually but it was around £20 instead of over £100 and having lusted after them since Bertie first released them I was, and still am feeling very smug about them.
I’d forgotten about this rabbit top (dress, actually) from H&M which I *had* to have and have worn all of three times. It’s actually a dress but now I’ve gained weight it’s a tad revealing for decency so I whacked it on with this faux leather skater skirt from Ax Paris and called it a top. Genius.
It’s almost the weekend and this week has been a VAST improvement on last week so far. I even had the motivation to do some baking yesterday afternoon which is practically unheard of these days. Gone are the days where I bake all the time, often I think it’s a great idea and then quite frankly, can’t be arsed.
I’m sure there was something else I was going to mention in this post but I cannot for the life of me remember and I need to get a move on and head towards getting ready for work. I’ve earned myself the nickname “super woman” this week, however despite popular suggestion I am not wearing my underwear over my clothes. Sorry.
xxx
P.S. thank you for the lovely comments on my bodycon post. You lot are lovely.

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