PRIMARK HAUL April 2014

If you're not subscribed to my YouTube channel  you may have missed the hefty Primark haul I did a couple of weeks ago. I picked up some absolutely amazing pieces to bulk up my Spring wardrobe and  if you haven't been to your local store in a while I definitely would recommend it! 

Watch the video HERE

T x 

Sunshine On My Window Makes Me Happy

Cropped Jumper - Primark

Anklet (worn as necklace) - The Bohemian Collective HERE

Dress- Primark

Converse - Office HERE

The weather in England has been absolutely amazing for the last week or so. Blue skies and sunshine pretty much every day! Annoyingly all my summer clothes are bagged up and hidden away for "summer" so I've been having to put together warm weather outfits out of my Autmn/Winter wardrobe.

This skater dress from Primark has already featured on my blog HERE and I was obsessed with this cropped jumper over the Christmas period (see HERE ) so I thought why not combine the two! I think the flouncy skater skirt of the dress mixed with the cream jumper really lends itself to spring/summer and of course a floral/cream colour palette is just perfect for this kind of weather. This kind of outfit could really easily be adapted for cold weather with ankle boots and black tights but I decided to tone down it's femininity with dirty ole converse!

Typically, having boasted about how amazing the weather is, whilst sitting here typing this up all I can see outside is grey sky and people putting up their umbrellas...

T x

Laura Ralph

Two Piece - Laura Ralph 

Clutch - gift similar HERE

Shoes - Matalan similar HERE 

If you've seen my recent HAUL VIDEO you may have already seen this amazing two piece I got from Laura Ralph! I've been following her on Facebook for a while, biding my time and waiting for the perfect fabric to appear so as soon as I saw this beautiful grey oriental style print I jumped on it! The price for a trouser set is £35 inc p&p and as they're made to order there's an estimated ten day delivery time...but it's soooo worth the wait!

I ordered my set in a 10 - 12 and the only gripe I have is that the top is a little teeny for my 34DD chest so I would definitely advise sizing up if possible if you're on the busty side. The trousers are perfection and can easily be worn by themselves. They're high waisted, elasticated and suprisingly there's not even an inkling of camel toe! 

Originally I was planning to save this outfit for the perfect occasion but I've had it for nearly 2 months now and I just couldn't wait to wear it any longer! Ideally I'd be toned and tanned...I'm definitely not yet but I still love it and can only look forward to how much better it will look when I am in shape! In summer I want to style it with coloured accessories and a flower crown so you'll definitely be seeing this again. 

Do go check out Laura's Facebook page HERE to see if anything tickles your fancy! I'm already on the look out for a summer short set...

T x

February Favourites

Click HERE to watch video!

So my February Favourites video is up! The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that I didn't do a January Favourites so I've got plenty of fashion & beauty gems this month! 

T x

Video: Fashion & Beauty HAUL!! Jan/Feb '14

Watch it HERE

New haul video is now up! It features cheap and cheerful bits from New Look, Zara, Rimmel, Topshop, Ebay to name a few.

Enjoy and let me know what you think of my bargain purchases!

T x

Teddy Boy

Fluffy jumper - Primark

Waxed trousers - COS (gift)

Converse - Office

Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It's 2014 and it's going to be amazing!

My main resolution for this year is to make myself happy. It sounds simple but with the impending doom of turning 25 fast approaching (August...still a little while...phew!) I'm not afraid to admit I've been going through a bit of a quarter life crisis. I've obsessed over how unhappy I am in my job, how empty my savings account is and how boring my eulogy would be if I got hit by a bus tomorrow...

Although it is a pretty depressing situation when all laid bare in front of you, it does also bring the realisation that YOU CAN do something about it and change all those things you're not totally satisfied with.

To cut to the relevant bit re blogging, this year I am 100% dressing for myself. Simples. I will no longer ignore that perfect kooky outfit that I've formed in my head for the same Primark skater dress and chunky boots that I wore 2 weeks ago, because I think my imaginary outfit might be a bit "out there"...bothered?

Coat - Charity Shop

 This casual outfit is something I would definitely have opted out of wearing a year or so ago.

There's a definite chance of a camel toe incident, my stomach is dangerously close to escaping through my jumper/jeans gap and frankly rolled trousers with converse make me feel like a boy...but I lurve it!

Nails - Barry M Matte Black

These Primark fluffy jumpers were the must-haves of last season and I got given this one for Christmas along with these amaaaaaaaaaaazing high waisted trousers from COS.

These trousers are the dream. They have a shine to them and almost look like leather but are made of a canvas style material coated with a waxy layer. I love the combination of the two textures together, one very girlie and soft and the other fitted and modern.

Sasssssssssssssssssssssy pose - my own

It's only baby steps outside of my comfort zone but it's a start.

What do you think of this boyish look?

T x

OOTN: Watch The Sun Come Up

We walked along the beach to get to the evening reception venue atop a cliff over looking the sea. It was going to be a long night full of food, dancing and celebrations so I needed an outfit that would last me until the sun came up!

Those of you who watch my you tube videos may recognise the shoes and dress from two different Primark hauls and the Primark obsessives amongst you may have an inkling...but I can confirm...this whole outfit is from Primark!

Dress - Primark £12

Clutch - Primark £2 

Cuff - Primark £3

Shoes - Primark £12

Check out my Youtube Primark hauls -  HERE and HERE

Partying with members of the Italian and Greek elite and fashionistas in head-to-toe Primark is a risky move as it may not be a "dirty little secret" but it's not really classed as a revered fashion house! But no one rumbled me and a couple of guests even commented on how much they liked my outfit...*smug smirk*...mwahahahaaaa if only you knew!

One of my favourite outfits EVERRRRRRRRRRRR I know this dress will be a staple for this summer! It's one of the most beautiful printed items I own and the shape is divine, Primarni I salute you!

  

Daddy S rocked a traditional dapper English gent look in a linen suit and blue shirt.

The party was incredible! Elegant, glamorous and stylish complete with personalised cocktails, suprise fireworks, an amazing soundtrack and mouth wateringly good food...nom nom lobster risotto...nommmmm. We had a whale of a time and didn't get home until breakfast time!

 T x

Video: Primark Summer Haul July 2013

Soooooo I "nipped" into Primark to pick up some basics, and ended up spending a whole lotta dollaaaaaaaaaaar...eek!

Check it out HERE

T x

OOTN: Evening Sun

The other night I headed out to watch my friend's band play their first ever gig! They were incredible and it was a wicked night full of dancing and jagerbombbbbbbs!

I wanted a cool layered outfit with edgy accessories and came up with this gothic little number...

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Dress - H&M 

Faux Leather Gilet - Primark DIY

Boots - Topshop "Attitude" boots via Ebay

Clutch - Matalan

I love this outfit! It's so versatile and easy to wear for all sorts of different occasions - you could swap the boots for flats and make it far more casual looking or lose the gilet and pile on a big wooly cardigan instead. 

H&M were doing these simple shift style dresses in a huge range of colours last year and I've got my fingers crossed they'll bring them back this year so I can stock up!

Clutch - HERE

For me, the main talking point (and probably least expensive bit of this outfit) is this beaut of a clutch from Matalan...for £14...holy moley. 

It's ikat/aztec printed, embroidered with tiny orange and gold beads and the perfect size to store all the essentials for a good night out. I dithered over buying it for a couple of weeks as I have so many clutch bags I never use, and then posted it on Instagram for an opinion. Everyone said "buy" and when I popped in to have a nose round, there was only one left in the store...hello fate, thanks for that!

What do you think of this outfit?

T x

Bloggers Lookbook June 2013

So it's a little late but here are my 3 fave blogger looks from last month...

Fashion Fade - Hola Chicas

Image belongs to Penny from Fashion Fade -http://fashion-fade.blogspot.co.uk

Penny is one of the first fashion bloggers I ever discovered and I'm still hooked. She seems to live a ridiculously hectic life and doesn't post as much as we'd like her to...but every time a new post goes up I go absolutely BATSHIT CRAZY over her outfits! She throws together outfits that no one else would ever think of and they always look incredible. When I grow up I'd like to be her please!

She Wears Fashion - Wicked

Image belongs to Kavita from She Wears Fashion - http://www.shewearsfashion.com

I recently went back to the start of Kavita's blog and was amazed at the transformation she's undergone from cute kid to fashion vixen. Recently she's been wearing a lot of sports-luxe type outfits which aren't really my style but this amazing outfit ticks all my boxes - simple and sexy with an edge of grunge. I don't think anyone could pull of this look the same way she does. Unbearably beautiful with a fashion sense to die for - she is the high priestess of fashion - get on your knees people!

The Little Magpie - Ukelele

Image belongs to Amy from The Little Magpie - http://amybell-thelittlemagpie.blogspot.co.uk

She's done it again! To be honest I don't think anyone is suprised... 

What do you think of the 3 favourite looks I've picked from last month?

T x

OOTD: Baby Batman

Now don't hate me...I own the most amazing crop top in the wooooooorld!!

I picked it up from Primarni the other day and I'm in lurve - I'm sure you can see why...

Batman Croptop - Primark

High waisted Jeans - Topshop

Studded pumps - Topshop

Sunglasses - Primark

This was what I wore on Saturday for running errands and doing DIY in the sunshine. Jeans were definitely a bad choice though as it was hellishly hot! 

This week has been horrendously busy at work hence why I've been totally useless with blogging recently. Poor excuse I know but meh. 

Speaking of superheroes, I went to see Superman/Man of Steel the other night - errrrr hello there Henry Cavill! Fit as a fiddle with the most incredible teeth I've ever seen, this boy is hawt to trot. I didn't think I could love him anymore until I saw who he was dating, only Penny from the Big Bang Theory (most favourite programme everrrrr)! Watch out Kimye there's a new power couple in town. 

What have you all been upto?

T x

OOTD: Greensleeves

Who doesn't love a lark in the park on a Sunday?!

Fisherman Jumper - Matalan 

Shorts - River Island (old)

Pumps- Primark similar HERE

Winter on the top, summer on the bottom - kind of perfect for this changeable weather!

TMLP Barry M Lipstick - buy HERE

The lipstick I'm wearing is my latest obsession, the new Barry M "Touch of Magic" lip paint. 

It's bright green in colour in the tube but once on your lips turns a bright pink colour...abracadabra..."you're a wizard Harry!" Retailing at just under £5 I would recommend it just for the novelty alone to be honest but the flash of colour adds an interesting touch to even the most boring of outfits

It goes on a bright fuchsia kind of colour which grows darker for about 5 - 10 minutes and has a matte finish. As someone who doesn't suit bright lip colours, this one is perfect for me as it adapts slightly to suit your skin tone and looks good on absolutely everyone! 

Check it ouuuuuuuuuutttttttttttttt

Would love to know if any of you have tried this or similar "magic" lipsticks!

T x