Mango Wishlist

You will most probably of noticed that well we ALL are loving Zara. With their classic shapes designs with modern detailing. But what about the other Spanish high street fashion label, Mango? I personally thing Mango is massively overlooked as a store. Here are my favourite current picks from Mango.

All of Mango bags seem to be great quality and I love their jackets especially the sequinned jacket that also come with matching shorts. I also love the smart casual style of the black jumpsuit with the gold zip detailing.

Biba And Beyond In Brighton

At the beginning of the year as part of a university trip I visited the Brighton museum and art gallery to see their Biba and Beyond exhibit. The exhibit had a nostalgic feel with donations from Brighton citizens including a photo of them wearing the piece and why where and when they wore it. Giving the exhibition is a sweet edge on the pricey London exhibition I have seen. Here are a few photos that I took whilst I was there...

The Sunday Post

After a hectic few weeks I have finally broken up for the Easter holidays, however looking outside it couldn't look less like Spring. I expected picnics, beach walks, light lunches and fruit salads. But I am getting by with big brunches, flavoured tea and weekly cinema trips. It feels good to actually get to see all the films that I normally never really get round too. 'Stoker' and 'Side Effects' have been my most recent favourites. Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman are beautifully captivating.

Make-up and fashion wise I have currently been living in my River Island disco pants dupes with slouchy tops or sheer shirts. I have been wearing my Mac Speed Dial lipstick much more recently with the typical cat eyeliner flick.

Valentines, Spring Fashion And Uni Update

Once again uni work load has gotten the better of me and blogging has been seriously lacking. I made a  New Years resolution that this time round I will throughly research and plan essays and projects and not leave them to last minute, but get cracking as soon as they are set. So far i'm doing alright. But that does mean that my social life has been swapped with staying in writing essays and articles whilst watching the Lost box set and stuffing with my face with snacks (currently loving ham, coleslaw and crackers.)

It was also valentines not that long ago and I just couldn't not mention it as my boyfriend bought me a Alexander McQueen coin purse with a little razor blade on the front of it. Along with pink lilies that were just gorgeous.

I am currently loving all the fashion magazines spring issues, the prettiest fashion season by far. Grazia magazine has really come up trumps with their bonus bumper issue. Glamours issue is also lovely and worth checking out.

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.

Interior Design Inspiration

Despite being up to the neck in essays and deadlines looming I can't help but having a cheeky look on tumblr especially Hello Octobers. Over the next few months I am planning on doing a clear out in my bedroom at my family home, so I couldn't help but lust over all these gorgeous interiors. They just seem so perfect, pretty and quaint.
                   

                      

Liebster Award

 

I was nominated for this award by the lovely Becca (http://wearetakingthiswaytooslow.blogspot.co.uk/)

                                                   These are the rules for the award:

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves
 2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you've   tagged to answer.
 3. Choose 11 people and tag them in your post.
 4. Go to their page and tell them.
 5. No tag backs!


                                                          11 facts about me

1. I am currently writing this post in London as I am doing a 2 week internship at Reveal Magazine doing fashion and beauty.
2. My favourite coffee is a vanilla latte
3. At the moment I love shopping at Zara and Primark.
4. I prefer twitter to Facebook
5. I am really excited for the new Batman film to be released
6. I have a tattoo of a Bow on the back of my neck
7. I am going on holiday to Verona in September with my boyfriend.
8. I really appreciate politeness
9. The last film I watched was Breakfast at Tiffanys
10. My favourite beauty brand at the moment is Pixi
11. I love French designers such as The Kooples and Sandro 

                                                           Questions asked

1. Favourite Brand of Make-up?- I go through phases at the moment it's Benefit or Pixi and I do always like Bourjois. 
2. Favourite takeaway?- Fish and Chips without a doubt!
3. Skin product you can't live without?-A cleanser just a witch hazel boots own brand one would do just fine!
4. Preferred brand of nail polish?- Nails Inc
5. Do you have any phobias?- I have lots of little phobias such as spiders.
6. Where do you buy most of your clothes? -A mixture but over all River Island
7. What expensive product would you buy if you could afford too?- The no no hair removal and an Alexander Wang handbag
8. Last Book I bought?- An Education by Lynn Barber  
9. Favourite think to cook?- Salmon and potato salad
10. What made you chose your blog name?- It was originally part of my uni course and I wanted my blog to be about keeping track of what I buy and spend my money on.
11. Cinema or watching films at home?- Cinema, always!   

                                                     My questions

1. Who is your style icon?
2. What is the last book you read?
3. What is your favourite film?
4. What are your bad habits?
5. What is your favourite make-up product?
6. What is your most expensive beauty product?
7. Who is your favourite blogger?
8. What made you want to start blogging?
9. Where is your favourite place to shop?
10. What do you find most difficult about blogging?
11. What is your best Summer beauty buy?         

                                                  My nominations

1. http://www.hellomissniki.com/
2. http://www.dizzybrunette3.com/ 
3. http://megancatherinenorris.blogspot.co.uk/
4. http://emily--charlotte.blogspot.co.uk/
5. http://makemeupkia.blogspot.co.uk/
6. http://emi-doll.blogspot.co.uk/
7. http://freedomofpeachk.blogspot.co.uk/
8. http://escaping-emma.blogspot.co.uk/
9. http://sleepandwater.blogspot.co.uk/
10. http://amplecurvature.blogspot.co.uk/
11. http://farewell-tothefairground.blogspot.co.uk/