"Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink!"
High waisted, super wide legs, soft fabric with a lil' bit of stretch and bright pink! How perfect can a pair of trousers get??
A Little Update 2018
7 June 2018
Hello! Long time no see?
I just wanted to write a little life update on what has been happening since I last wrote a post. Work life, personal life, just life in general! It's been a long time and I'm sorry! I am going to try to get back into blogging and hopefully will be writing at least one blog post a week. I also want to update the look of my blog, I've been planning this for ages and mentioned it a few times but I am actually going to get round to doing it!! But anyway, what's been going on?
My Black Friday Top Picks
24 November 2017
Hello! Here are a few of my top picks for the Black Friday sales, along with the best discount codes I could find! Happy Shopping!
20% off everything using the code WIN20
OOTD : Shirred Tops and Pleated Culottes
3 June 2017
Its so summery here! And guess what?!? I've finished university! Three years down, none to go!
I went back home for the weekend, to kind of have a bit of a celebration as my final fashion show was a bit of a disaster (it was the morning after the manchester terrorist attack, a bit of a sad day for manchester, and it was almost cancelled, but did go ahead, but my university was then evacuated straight after the show anyway!) But while I was there, the weather was amazing! Unfortunately I've got back to manchester and although its warm, its certainly not sunny!
GlassesShop.com : Review *
18 May 2017
I was recently contacted by GlassesShop.com and asked to review a pair of their glasses. I don't actually wear prescription glasses but I accepted and received some clear glass ones! Who says you have to need glasses to be able to wear them?
Keep reading to get a special offer code at the end! For my readers only!
The website is actually american, however they do ship here to the UK! I ordered this pair. The Virgo Wayfarer in Tortoise. They are the perfect combination of those big square "geek chic' glasses and a retro cat eye shape! I love them!
OOTD : Simple
10 May 2017
Hello! I've been super busy recently as I'm coming up to the end of my final year of university! (Only 3 weeks and lots of sewing to go!!) But heres a very simple OOTD that I wore a the weekend. And don't miss me too much, after I finish uni, I promise to blog A LOT more! I already have quite a few posts in the making!
It's been really quite warm recently so everything is looking nice and sunny! Yey!
OOTD : 70s Striped Jumpsuit
10 April 2017
Hello! Happy Spring! As the weather has been heating up, I decided to put together this outfit to show how you can wear colour if you're so used to wearing black like me! I wore this one day just for a walk in the park and I really like it! It's not something I'm used to wearing, its quite a different shape, style and colour to what I'd usually go for but anyway, here it is...
OOTD : Pinstripe Playsuits and Chunky Trainers
28 February 2017
Its snowy!! Here's what I am wearing today, although theres snow on the ground, its actually surprisingly not that cold!
OOTD : Princess Hats and Leather Skirts
29 January 2017
Hello! Just a little OOTD for you! Its really cold here at the moment and I am loving mixing textures. Here I have dresses a fringed leather skirt with winter knit wear and floral embroidery. I have then also added a rhinestone beanie to keep my ears warm!
Limited Edition Bikini by ELB Handmade
16 January 2017
Another post featuring ELB? I suppose it just goes to show how much I really like the brand! This time I'm talking about the super cute limited edition Je T'aime 2 piece swimsuit.
(P.S. I have pale patches all over my body due to a skin condition - hopefully it doesn't look too weird!)
(P.S. I have pale patches all over my body due to a skin condition - hopefully it doesn't look too weird!)
OOTD : Sparkly and Satin
9 January 2017
Party season is still here, although unfortunately, here in the UK, its pretty cold! Here is an outfit I've put together which I think is perfect for any special events or occasions that is coming up while it's still chilly outside.
Sparkles, metallics, satins and sequins are all in right now, and the trend is really easy to pull off! I've put together these blue wide leg satin trousers and a shimmery black and silver bodysuit. As the outfit sparkles, its perfect for an event or special occasion, but it also looks quite dressy, so could even be worn to a winter wedding, christening or even a works do! Its a perfect outfit for anything really!
The back of this bodysuit has really pretty cross strap detailing and the fabric its made of is stretchy but quite stiff, meaning it can keep everything in place without the need for any unusual backless, strapless, sideless underwear!
The whole outfit is from Missguided and is still available to buy now, even with the massive 75% January sale still on! The trousers come in a few different colours so if you're not into blue, how about the lovely blush coloured pair?
P.S. Like my new pastel pink hair? Let me know in the comments below if you'd like to see a review on how I dyed my hair this colour!
Underwear as Outerwear? Bodysuit by ELB Handmade *
4 January 2017
ELB Handmade has featured on my blog a few times due to the amazing design, fit and prices. See another blog post featuring lingerie by ELB here. Ever since I found the brand on depop, I have adored the pieces that Emma, the owner of the brand, makes.
And to celebrate 2 years since the first underwear set was made this gorgeous khaki satin and soft black mesh bodysuit with eyelash lace edging was released. I was very pleased to receive one and I absolutely love it!
The fit is perfect and it is so comfortable to wear. The fabric is so soft and I think it looks so nice on. ELB make every order by hand to your measurements so it will definitely fit. The brand also are willing to make any adjustments, such as adding any extras, like additional straps or even making it out of a different fabric if you wanted a different colour.
I love this piece so much that I think it would also be great to wear not just at home, but also maybe on a night out. Here, I have simply worn it under a high waisted pair of jeans and I think it looks perfect for a night out or even a meal at a fancy restaurant. Add a leather jacket over the top and it makes an edgy but exciting outfit!
The bodysuit is available in UK sizes 8-16 and can be adjusted to fit your bra size as well! It costs only £17 with free postage. It does take around 10 working days for your order to be completed, but that is due to it being made to your custom size, so the wait is well worth it!
And check out ELB Handmade's other items here.
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS *
25 November 2016
Click the link and use there code! Happy shopping!
MISSGUIDED
50% off everything using the code 'GOGOGO'
99p standard delivery on all orders
ASOS
20% off everything using the code 'GOGOGO'
RIVER ISLAND
UP to 50% off Womenswear/Menswear
Up to 30% off Childrenswear
No code - its automatic!
OOTD : Wide Legged Knit Jumpsuit
28 October 2016
Hello! Quick little post showing you my outfit today!
I love this jumpsuit and have worn it multiple times since getting it just last week! Its so comfy with it being a loose-fitting, fine stretch knit! It's like wearing pyjamas but still looking dressed! Its from Zara and was only £19.99!
I think this jumpsuit is perfect for autumn going into winter as it can be worn over a plain top or jumper, or even over a white shirt. In the spring I think it would also look nice over a sheer lacey t-shirt or even just over a lace bralet.
I also wore this suedette biker jacket as its starting to get chilly now its autumn, and some patent loafers with a coloured sole.
These shoes are from Zara and I have found that mine are a bit too big, so I would suggest trying the size smaller than you would usually wear. Or if you can't do that or are ordering online, you can use some insoles, as I did.
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| LOL at my eyes being closed!! |
Jumpsuit - Zara - £19.99
White top - Primark -£2.50
Unfortunately, I find that items in Zara sell out extremely fast! If you see something in Zara, get to there and then because next week, it won't be there! Therefore I couldn't find the jumpsuit online anymore, however there could be some still in stores. If not, I have found an almost identical one here, at Pretty Little Thing.
Zara do have some similar ones of their own though! Theres a cropped version and also a long sleeved version here too.
Cute but Spooky : Eye Nail Art
24 October 2016
As its getting closer and closer to Halloween, I thought I'd share with you one of my favourite nail 'looks'! I love doing this as its so simple but looks super cool, I wear this nail art pretty often, but I thought it'd be perfect for this time of year as they are kinda creepy, but very cute!
Lets get started!
What you'll need:
Nail polish for your base colour - I chose grey
Nail polish for an eye - I chose this light turquoise
Clear top coat
Nail art pens - black and white
Dotting tool or cocktail stick
A cuticle pusher (optional)
The brand of polish doesn't matter, both the grey and turquoise I used are from primary, but you can use whichever ones you already have! Also you can pick any colour! I wanted a quite plain base and realistic eye colour, but you could easily go for a bright pink base or to be extra holloweeny, you could do a red eye! If you don't have nail art pens, you can go for just the black and white polish, and use your dotting tool or even a toothpick or wooden cocktail stick, and the cuticle pusher is optional.
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| Step 1 |
First of all, if you choose to do so, push your cuticles back on the nails which are going to have the eye on. I did this just so i get a clean edge, but you don't have to do this step if you don't want to. Then start by painting your nails in your chosen base colour, but leave an oval, eye shaped patch on your nails clean.
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| Step 2 |
Next, go in and paint this space white. This doesn't have to be neat as we will be outlining it in black. I used my pen but if you aren't using one of these, use your dotter or stick!
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| Step 3 |
Then, using your dotting tool, draw out a large circle in the middle of your white space. This will make the coloured part of the eye. Make this as big or small as you want, but remember that you'll be adding the black pupil so you need enough room for that.
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| Step 4 |
Next, add your black pupil. I used my black nail polish pen, but if you aren't using one of these, use your dotter or stick.
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| Step 5 |
Now for the trickiest part! Carefully outline your whole eye using your black pen or tool. Go around both the top and bottom of your nail. This is why I pushed my cuticle back, so that I have a cleaner edge to this step. Once it is outlined, add as many eyelashes as you like! Do this by drawing slim, short lines coming from the eye.
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| Finished! |
And you're done! Add a clear top coat to seal everything in so it lasts longer and looks more shiny! I only did one eye per hand, however, feel free to do as many as you like!
For Halloween, the creepier the better! So why not try a green background and a bright red eye? If you do this nail look, please send me your finished photo! I'd love to see your creations!
I have been a fan of Boot's Tea Tree and Witch Hazel skin care range for a while and recently, when going to buy some more of their Foaming Face Wash, I came across their new products in the range. These new products have the same great formula but are infused with an extract of cranberry.
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| A selection of the whole range. |
There is already the classic products, including foaming and exfoliating face washes, cleaners, pore strips and more; all of which, I have tried and love! Last year, they released more which had active clay added to the formula; which I tried an wasn't that impressed with, and now there are 3 new berry products, with more to be in stores soon.
I was immediately drawn to the Jelly Moisturiser as it is the first moisturiser that I have seen in the range. And I have to say that I am extremely impressed! The moisturiser is described as a jelly but I would say its more of a gel. The packaging also claims to give long lasting shine control for up to 12 hours, therefore it could potentially be used as a primer type moisturiser, however I have never tried it this way yet. When you initially put it on, it doesn't really feel like it would be doing much good at all, it has a very different feel to normal cream moisturisers.
I used it (and continue to use it) on a night time after I have removed my makeup and washed my face. I have naturally dry and sensitive skin, and on a morning I often have noticeable dry patches of skin on my cheeks and chin, however, the first morning after using this moisturiser, my skin was perfect! No dry patches, no redness from the sensitivity and no breaking out from using a new product! I was amazed! I have now had this product for about a week and I still love it! It has pretty much cleared up my dry skin! Even my boyfriend now uses it too!
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| The two newer formulas - active charcoal and berry. |
I used it (and continue to use it) on a night time after I have removed my makeup and washed my face. I have naturally dry and sensitive skin, and on a morning I often have noticeable dry patches of skin on my cheeks and chin, however, the first morning after using this moisturiser, my skin was perfect! No dry patches, no redness from the sensitivity and no breaking out from using a new product! I was amazed! I have now had this product for about a week and I still love it! It has pretty much cleared up my dry skin! Even my boyfriend now uses it too!
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| Could be my new favourite?! |
The packaging of the product has an unusual pump, which I really like as its something a bit different, and has the same type logo and colours as the rest of the range. To use this moisturiser, all you do is press down on the pump and a donut of moisturiser appears! Obviously, the more you press, the more product comes out. I find that it releases just slightly more than the perfect amount with one whole press, therefore I press to just before all the way down.
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| The unusual pump and 'donut' of jelly! |
The whole range contains tea tree oil which has anti bacterial properties, therefore is often used to get rid of, and keep spots at bay, and also witch hazel which is used to calm the skin, leaving it looking less red and sensitive. I currently use a mix of lots of products in this range and they are definitely my favourite things to use on my face! I use the foaming face wash, the exfoliating face scrub, the peel off face mask, the cleansing and toning lotion and sometimes the pore strips. But I have used loads of their other products in the past.
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| Some good old classics. |
I really do urge you to try this range, but especially this jelly moisturiser as it is perfect for my dry sensitive skin, but would also be great for a more oily type skin too! Find the range at all boots stores in the UK.
OOTD : Bardot Tops and Cheeky Jeans
30 August 2016
Here's what I have been wearing today! Its pretty sunny here in Manchester at the moment so I wanted to wear something summery and cool, but this outfit could easily be worn to transition into the autumn months.
Bardot tops are everywhere at the moment and are a really easy piece to wear as they are super simple but also can look quite dressy. This pretty one is from Boohoo and it a very soft, lightweight cotton fabric. I have it in white with black spots but you can also get it in the reverse. Click here to buy.
Boohoo have an amazing range of Bardot tops in at the moment and there are all around the £8-12 mark, so they are very affordable. Click here to see the range.
With this top I am also wearing these amazing jeans from Missguided. They aren't for everyone but I love them. They are mom-style jeans in a nice washed medium blue shade. They have rips in one leg, and more importantly, just below each bum cheek! I think these jeans are very cool and show just the right amount of skin off!
Unfortunately these aren't in stock right now, but check back here and I'll update when they are. In the mean time, check out Missguided's Riot Style jeans here, they have a few other ripped jeans in this style, and you could always put the rips in the back yourself.
I finished this look with some flatform striped sandals from Primark, and a plain
black bag and grey sunnies too.
Ona Spotty Woven Bardot Top (white) - £15 - Boohoo *
Riot Cheeky Ripped Mom Jeans - £32 - Missguided
Flatform Sandals - £12 - Primark
Leather Bag - £30 - Topshop
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