Valentines Gift Inspirations

Valentines day is slowly approaching (if you cant already tell by how every pink and red product shops own are suddenly pushed right to the front of the store). I wont lie to you I am not a massive fan of over priced chocolates but I do have a soft spot for a cute heart motif or some flirty lace. If you want avoid red maybe try soft pinks and rose gold. If you really are not into the stereotypical valentines colours and want to have an edge try purples. So here are my top seven (sorry for the very random number) of romantic (ish) treats for Valentines. And if in doubt buy Chanel...

                                                    Topshop Bra £14.00
                     
                                                    River Island Heart Sweets £4.00

                                                    Asos Gloves £18.00

                                                    Chanel Luminous Eye Shadow

                                                    Topshop Love Tube Skirt £22.00

                                                    Topshop Ring Part Of Set Of 4 £7.50

                                                    Lolita Selected Book Stores

Beauty Wish List

With snow days and having to get back into a routine if doing university work I haven't had much time do any shopping. One of my new year resolutions was to buy quality instead of quantity. So I am currently trying to save up and buy things I truly want and not simply buy for the sake of shopping. Here is my current beauty wish list, the ten face mask and urban decay eye primer potions will hopefully be my need of month treat....

                                                    Bumble & Bumble Seaweed Conditioner £17.00

                                                    Ren Radiance Renewal Mash £30.00

                                                   Benefit Hervana Blusher £23.50

                                                   Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer £14.50

                                                   Topshop Lipstick In Hazard £8.00

Outfit Inspiration

Slightly different post to usual but with my new addiction to pinterest I have been lusting after so many things. So I have decided to create a few little outfit inspiration posts of just things I like really. This first one is the right mixture of casual but with statement accessories to keep it smart and unique. I am desperate to get my hands on leather pants but I live in fear of pulling "a Ross from friends." and getting stuck in them. McQueen and Westwood and my two favourite designers so they just had to be included. I like outfits to have a slight clash to them but not in an outlandish way, so using shoes to clash against your outfit is a nice way to try out the trend. I think the pastel metallic sandals add a summery spirit to the look....

                                                         Bag: Vivienne Westwood

                                                         Top: Vivienne Westwood

                                                         Trousers: Topshop

                                                         Ring: Alexander McQueen

                                                         Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

I Am Currently....

This is a slightly different post to usual but saw the questions on a friends blog (daisychurchward.blogspot) and thought it looked fun to do. So here is what I am currently doing....

Watching: I do love a good box set and have very recently started watching the tv series Lost with my boyfriend who loved it but I had actually never seen it before now. I am only a few episodes in but am gripped already. I also just finished Richard E Grants Hotel Secrets on Sky Atlantic and absolutely loved everything about it. It follows Richard being all witty and charming in the most beautiful luxurious hotels around the globe.

Listening Too: I used to be hugely into my music but the past few months I haven't actually bought many albums. However I have been listening to a lot of Daft Punk and Calvin Harris which is quite different to usual rock music taste.

Reading: My university roommate bought me Danny Wallaces Awkward Situations For Men for secret santa. I love Danny Wallace books and have already read Yes Man, Join Me and Friends Like These. They are all real life snippets from his own life that are interesting and funny to read. He is definitely one of my favourite modern authors.

Wearing: I have been wearing lots of plain greys and green jumpers with statement necklaces. I think it has a very cosy classic yet modern feel. I have many chunky studded necklaces and more feminine collar ones from Topshop and Zara that I wear with plain slouchy tops, wooly tights, black denim shorts and a pair of black wedged trainers from New Look.

Eating: My favourite Christmas snack has to be warm chestnuts, every year I have them. I am also a massive fan of a cheese board with grapes and a selection of ham.

Drinking: Whenever I get the chance to get a Starbucks I choose their pepper mint hot chocolate it is actually amazing. Also during the holiday period there has been many pub gatherings and my 'cheap date' drink Lime and Soda is always my go to choice, refreshing and around 70p. Therefore more money left over to buy Christmas presents......for myself.

Loving: Spending lots of time with friends and family filled with home cooked meals and catch ups.

Topshop Nails- Eyes Of Steel

I love Topshops nail polishes. They do the best range of metallics, they don't just stick to the obvious silvers and golds but have metallic greens, pinks and purples. Eyes Of Steel is my current favourite colour, its kind of a lilic and silver shimmer polish. I just think its such a pretty colour and goes great with lots of silver rings. I also like the polka dot doodle packaging and the price is reasonable at six pounds.

Birthday Presents Haul

Sorry I've been a bit absent on blogger for while but I managed to misplace my camera lead. Plus I have been very busy with my birthday and started a new Summer job and the sun has finally come out so I have made sure I made the most of the amazing weather.

Anyway, I love hearing what people get up too on there birthdays. I especially love seeing what people got. I used to love it when I was little and at parties we all had to sit around an watch the birthday boy or girl open up all their presents. So I thought I would do a little post on what I got for my 19th.

It was 19th birthday a few weekends ago and I went for a meal with my family my boyfriend at the really pretty hotel Chewton Glenn. I also went for a pub lunch with my closest friends the following day.

I was very spoilt by my friends and family and am am so happy with and grateful for all my gifts :) Here are a few photos of some of the presents I received.

I got this Alexander McQueen skull bracelet from my family and then some Topshop bracelets from some friends and my Grandparents.

I also got a bag and matching purse from my boyfriend that he bought from Stylist Pick. My Grandparents also got me a make-up bag from Topshop.

My boyfriend got me this ISWAI ring/bracelet that was designed by Caggie Dunlop from Made In Chelsea. His family bought me the Little Miss Prada mug.

I also got some other goodies such as bath bombs from Lush, lots of books, mini prada perfume and shower creme, a mini Bourjois make-up set and some tops from Sandro.

What To Wear When Travelling

 It's now not long till I head off on Holiday to Florida. Unfortunately I am not a happy traveler prone to travel sickness I've never enjoyed flying. My main necessities are my i-pod , eye mask and a stock of fashion magazines (yes I am also an unsociable traveller, my boyfriends going to have fun sitting next to me for this long flight). Comfort is also very important so its a great opportunity to buy some comfy soft clothes. I love this River Island cardigan teamed with this Zadig and Voltaire vest if I get hot and uncomfortable. I never normally wear joggers and was planning on travelling in leggings but these Topshop jogger look very cute. I really, really want this Mulberry travel wallet perfect for being organised plus its Mulberry!            

     

                                                   
                                                            River Island Cardigan £40

Zadig & Voltaire Top £110 

Topshop Peach Metallic Joggers £25

Mulberry Travel Wallet £295

Topshop Hidden Treasure Nail Polish

I have never tried Topshop nail polish before, but at the desk I couldn't help but fall in love with this gold and green shimmery polis. It was different to all the nail polishes I had seen before and I had no colour like it so I bought Hidden Treasure for £6. I love the shiny finish and its is surprisingly very chip resistant. I will definitely go to Topshop next time I need a new nail polish.

Topshop Glittery Sale Skirt

In the last of the sale items, when there is only the unwanted items left I found this glittery tight long skirt for only £10 in Topshop. I have tried on so many maxi style skirts but the floaty gypsy like style didn't suit my style or body shape. So I was very pleased to find this skirt that finished a little bit above the ankles so doesn't swamp me.

You can dress this skirt up or down. Wearing black tights underneath, boots with a t-shirt and cropped cardigan to go to the pub or cinema dates. Or with a crop top and heels for night. Normally I would be slightly scared to purchase this skirt as it isn't something I would normally wear, but the sale price tags encouraged me and I am so pleased I bought it. My boyfriend told me it made me look like a mermaid. Since mermaid underwater styles featured on the catwalk for Versace and Giles I decided to take it as a compliment...

Half Price Holiday Essentials? Yes Please!

I was lucky enough to book a holiday to Florida this April with my boyfriend and his family. Naturally my first thought after I booked it was that I of course need lots of lovely new summery clothes to take with me. So in holiday excitement I rushed to the high street sales to get what I needed. I managed to get a leopard print jumpsuit for £10 from Topshop that would make a great bikini cover up, and a "You and Me" thin vest from Miss Selfridge for £7. Lipsy which I originally never thought of to go for clothes that aren't tight party dressed, actually had a great selection of cute items. I got a pair of grey and pink pyjamas and a pair of floaty shorts with a lipstick kiss print.

Obviously I still have a quite a while till I actually go on holiday, so still have lots of time to buy more things. On my wish list is the St Tropez gradual tanning spray, the perfect bikini, denim shorts and a book by Danny Wallace.

All That Glitters

I have been looking for the perfect little bag to use on nights out for ages, but at last I have found the bag for me. It is from Topshop and was £22 but I used my student discount so got it a bit cheaper. It's just the right size for my money, ID and make-up, it also has a long golden chain for my shoulder. The chain and clasps are nice and light as when searching for a bag I found that annoyingly most bags have large chunky chains and fasteners which means it already would be weighing me down before I've even put anything in the bag. Most of all I adore the glittery embellishment as it means it will add that extra little somthing to my black dress.

Feather and Spike Dangle Earrings

I got a pair of earrings today for £3.50 from Diva at Miss Selfridge. I love the blue and silver colours, which I will wear tomorrow at the Kasabian gig in Cardiff Arena. I also bought a really lovely feather pair with butterflies printed on them. They are so sweet and are even sweeter with the justifiable sale price tag of just £1.50 from Topshop.