My High-Street Picks

I thought I’d put together a little high-street edit of all of the things that I’ve noticed lately. Whenever I’ve been out and about having a little browse of the shops recently I haven’t really been able to find anything I like, I think it’s probably because I’ve not been in the mood to try stuff on so I don’t really see the point in looking too hard. However, when I get home and I get to the point where I’m completely bored to death of watching my boyfriend play FIFA and uni work no longer has my attention; I have a little look online and voila! I find a whole of host of goodies. So here are a few:

Left to right: River Island dark red coated jeans, River Island paper bag waist skirt, Monki Paige tech case, Monki maroon vest singlet, Monki mint scarf, New Look side studded boots, Zara appliqué shouldered sweatshirt, Asos palm hand tee and Topshop faux leather skater skirt.

What are you coveting this month?

The Wishlist!

I don’t know about anyone else but I am finding it so difficult to think of what I want this christmas.I suppose it doesn’t help that my birthday is 10 days before and that means that I have to try and come up with double the amount and now that I have a lovely boyfriend and his family my list needs to be bigger than last year! Usually I would find this so easy as I always seem to buy things for myself and spot things that I like; maybe it’s trying not to sound like I’m expecting too much that’s holding me back? Anyway, here’s a little collection of some things that I have seen:

1. Daniella Draper personalised bangle

2. Peonies – My favourite.

3. Monica Vinader bracelet

4.Zara Edison jar – For my makeup brushes

5. Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Honey bath

6. Urban Outfitters skinny heart bangle

7. John Lewis christmas spice candle

8. Charbonnel et Walker truffles

9. Lush Golden Wonder bath bomb

 

As you can see my list is miniature. What are you wishing for this christmas?

 

SELLING

A pair of Topshop heeled chelsea boots! Size 3.

Worn Twice…amazing boots.

Here

Monday Treats!

Today I spent the day with one of my wonderful friends, Gemma (you can see her beauty blog here!). I ventured into Wimbledon to see her and we went to a lovely little cafe for tea and cake (SO sickly) and then had a browse of the shops, I went with the intention of being a good girl and not buying anything. Unfortunately I was unable to resist buying something because I think that I’ve been pretty good in that department recently. I treated myself to a couple of things from H&M:

I’ve been eyeing the white t-shirt up for a while and finally decided to try it on; which inevitably led to me buying it. I love that it’s just a normal t-shirt fit and the collar makes it a little bit more special without you having to compromise on the fit or how comfortable it is plus it was a bargain at £14.99. The other top is a digital print shell top that was £19.99 and I’m still not 100% sure whether I’m going to keep it or not. The print is a bit more garish than one that I would usually pick but I think that it would look great with my shiny American Apparel leggings and a pair of wedges for a night out.

I also picked up these stacking rings whilst I was in H&M, I’ve been trying to find them for quite while in one of the Kingston stores but they’ve never had any. They were only £2.99 and I love them!

My final purchase was this nail polish in “oh la la”. It’s a nice pink shade with gold shimmers in it and as I am a little bit of a nail polish junkie I thought I’d give it a go. At £1.50 you can’t really go wrong; I’m going to try it out tonight so I will probably do a little review of it in a couple of days so keep your eyes peeled.

Today I’m Wearing

Today was the day that my boyfriend finally met my parents. After being together for 11 months and living together for 4 I guess it was about time. My parents drove to see us from Oxfordshire and went to a nice pub in Kingston for food and drinks, I am now sat at home in my PJ’s feeling about 2 stone heavier and trying not to be sick from the amount I ate. Seeing as it was my parents that we were entertaining I didn’t feel the need to dress up too much and after having such a busy week I didn’t really want to have to get up super early. So I opted for blue jeans, a pretty top and cardigan with ballet pumps. Perfect for a pub lunch in my opinion.

Topshop cream lace vest £28

Topshop navy Leigh jeans £38

ASOS Boyfriend watch – Gift

Topshop necklace £10

Monica Vinader necklace – Gift (Astley Clarke)

Primark ballet pumps £4

Topshop maroon snood – Gift

Topshop faux leather jacket £58

Primark brown satchel £7

Again, I couldn’t find all of my outfit online so I took a separate snap. My grey cardigan was £18 from M&S.

 

I’m selling my life on ebay again! I’ve had another little clear out of my wardrobe, unfortunately I only ship to the UK so if you’re not based here then I’m sorry. 

Look at my items here! 

Today I’m Wearing…

I thought I’d do a little outfit post before I head off to work this morning, seeing as I woke up with time to spare (which is always nice) and my boyfriend has already gone to work. I’m working at Oasis now in Kingston, not Topshop anymore. I was sad to leave and obviously sad to leave my uniform allowance behind but Oasis is lovely and I needed a change after 2 years.

Anyway, today I’m wearing my Oasis uniform and I absolutely love these Jade jeggings! So much so that I have them in blue as well as black; they’re so unbelievably comfy and I like how they do up like a jean and have pockets unlike a lot of jeggings. They’re quite expensive at £40 but I got mine with 75% off, saying that I probably would pay full price for them anyway! I’m also wearing this printed vest that I got on uniform too, it’s got a really nice back detailing (theres a open gap about 1/4 of the way down the back) which makes it a nice change from a plain, old, boring vest top.

Oasis black&white printed top £28

Oasis black Jade jeggings £40

Primark black western belt £2.50

ASOS boyfriend watch – Gift

Monica Vinader necklace – Gift (available at Astley Clarke)

Hultquist golden heart necklace – Gift

Primark brown satchel £7

Primark black ballet pumps £4

Topshop nail polish in “Adrenaline” £6

Once again, my coat isn’t on google! And I thought I’d pop a photo up of the outfit as a whole:

Coat – Primark £13

NARS Treat

Recently I took the plunge and purchased one of Nars’ famous “multiple” sticks from ASOS. Makeup artists and women all over the world swear by this little stick and so many celebrities refer to it as one of their makeup bag staples including Made In Chelsea’s Millie Mackintosh. The product can be used on eyes, lips and cheeks and incorporates both colour and highlighting; giving a lovely natural glow rather than a caked on look.

The Multiple in Orgasm

I really like the product although I haven’t quite worked out the best way to use it yet, being a cream-based product sometimes I find that it removes your foundation from the area you apply it to which can leave you looking a bit patchy. I think it would probably work best on top of a tinted moisturiser as then there is no dry product for it to remove and it will just leave a gorgeous, glossy sheen of colour. I look forward to using it more, maybe with a nice Nars tinted moisturiser *hint* *hint* after all christmas is coming!

Gorgeous colour

Today I’m wearing…I’m BACK!

I know I have been neglectful yet again, but I seem to be finding it really tricky to find the time to blog between working, going to uni, doing my uni work, cooking and cleaning and spending time with my boyfriend and friends! However, I have just started another blog for uni to do with journalisn and the online revolution; you can see it here if you’re interested. So I figured that I may find it easier to do this blog too as I will have to do that one anyway so why not do one that I find therapeutic too?

Anyway, today I have had a completely lazy day with my boyfriend as I’m working tomorrow and worked most of last week too. I’ve literally lounged around, playing on my mac, drinking tea and reading magazines as well as being forced to watch a bit of Star Wars. Today’s outfit reflects my day completely and I’m sure I will be bathed and in my PJ’s in no time!

Urban Outfitters longline bra £12.50

Topshop fine knit grey jumper £26

Topshop navy Leigh jeans £38

ASOS Boyfriend watch – Gift

Monica Vinader necklace – Gift (available at Astley Clarke)

Converse £25 (kids sizes are a bargain)

I have missed out my coat as I couldn’t find it anywhere online so here it is:

Coat £13 – Primark

Today I’m Wearing…

Today I am wearing a somewhat boring outfit. Earlier, I decided that washing-up last nights meal of spaghetti and meatballs was a good idea and unfortunately managed to splash water and tomato all down my top! I was wearing a rather nice Topshop lilac silk camisole but that has now been binned thanks to said stain and a previous one that refused to come out. So I opted for a plain black vest top with a lace insert and black skinny jeans jazzed up with glittery pumps and some nice, classic, dainty silver jewellery. I’m so lucky to always get jewellery as a gift 🙂

H&M vest top £3.99

Topshop Leigh jeans (Black) £38

Topshop cream knit cardigan £40

Silver torque bangle – GIFT

Thomas Sabo charm bracelet – GIFT

Silver spoon ring – GIFT

Pia silver “Live,Love,Laugh” ring £20

Topshop valentine pumps £20

Primark satchel £7