Yearly Archives: 2013

Vente-Privee x Australia Luxe FLASH Giveaway!

15th November 2013
Coming soon,  designer sales site Vente-Privee are launching a sale of Australia Luxe Boots, makers of luxury sheepskin boots.

I was sent this pair of boots in celebration of the sale and although I haven’t been able to wear them yet because of my back (getting anything on my feet is a challenge) I can tell they are going to be super comfortable and perfect for the icy, snowy weather we are predicted. It’s been a long time since I’ve owned this style of shoe and I wasn’t sure I’d love these, but as it happens, I do!
Vente-Privee  are also offering one lucky reader of my blog a £100 voucher to spend on the sale.
The close date for the giveaway is Wednesday 20th November 
To enter all you need to do is leave a comment on this post saying which of the following styles you would choose
This is just a selection of what the winner can select from!
Leave your comment below with an e-mail address or twitter handle for me to contact you. Giveaway ends 8pm Wednesday. The winner will be selected first thing Thursday morning  (all sales are open for a few days so you won’t miss out!)
You can get a bonus entry for each of the following:
Liking the Vente-Privee facebook page
Follow on Twitter @Venteprivee_UK
Follow on Instagram
Leave an extra comment letting me know which of these you’ve done
Good Luck
xxx

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a twist on monochrome

15th November 2013

Osiris frames on loan from Specsavers
Jumper and Leggings from New Look
Boots c/o Shoe Zone
Necklace c/o Kittenish Behaviour
As a glasses wearer I like to experiment within reason with the frames I wear. My current pair are bold purple and when Specsavers sent out an e-mail featuring these white frames I was incredibly intrigued. They may not be solid white, but still I had never seen frames this colour before and I kind of loved them and wondered how they’d work. I was kindly loaned a pair to have a play around with and the result is that I’m smitten and wish they were mine to keep!
I paired them with a fairly monochrome outfit to show the contrast at it’s best. For a while this was a go to weekend outfit but now I’m having second thoughts. Call it a crisis of confidence but I’m suddenly not sure it works.
But focusing on the frames, what do you think? I’m thinking it’s love, even if they are a tad oversized for my face…that only adds to the appeal.
xxx

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Christmas with Coast

14th November 2013
Coast is one of those shops that I’ve never bought from but continuously find myself browsing through just because everything is so damn gorgeous.
Case in point, this little wishlist I’ve put together of their gorgeous partywear, all so far out of my price range but so utterly covetable.
I can’t resist a good sequin dress and this one is perfect. The style is called Brooklyn should you wish to look it up and it costs £95

The Mischa Fringe dress reminds me a bit of the flapper dress and Great Gatsby. I’m a bit obsessed with both at the moment and if I had £150 to spend on a party dress this would probably be the one.

Despite it costing £250 I couldn’t now show off the Savita dress. Such an object of beauty but not one to wear when you’re on the mulled wine!

Velvet is another of my obsessions and I love the flattering flared style of the Tulia dress, it costs £160 so it’s out of my price range but it won’t stop me wishing and wanting. I’m feeling extra concious this year and although I have a stunning party dress to wear I can’t help but want a new one in the hope I’ll feel better about myself.

Swooning big time over the Isadora shoe, £95. Versatile and unique I want these so bad! I can even wear heels now, my foot isn’t as bad and by party time my back should be better. I’m hoping on a small lottery win! They also come in a nude and gold colour way which is equally as stunning.

I’m not usually a clutch bag girl but I do have a lot of love for the Gem Clutch. At £70 I just can’t justify it but I’ll be seeking out a similar alternative at a price I can afford.

For those of you who have shopped in Coast how have you found it? Is it worth me investing in the sale?

Sorry for all the wishlists and non outfit posts lately, the ones that are coming up are from before my back went,
I’m not sure a hunchback style outfit post would work.
Wishlists it is. And with gems like these from Coast around I can’t say I mind!

xxx

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Fairy City Lights fragrance from Oriflame

14th November 2013

So, it’s pretty clear by now that I’m a massive fan of Oriflame and their latest release had me drooling. Named Fairy City Lights the range includes lipgloss, eye pencils, perfume, deodrant, shower cream and hand cream.
I love the look of the lipgloss and eye pencils and they are on my to purchase list for the festive season. I was lucky enough to be offered a sample of the fragrance and after falling in love with their Red perfume I was only to willing to accept!
Fairy City Lights cost £10.95 for 30ml and is described as fresh green accord and juicy wild strawberries dance with a soft, feminine jasmine and candy apple heart before swirling into a sweet toffee scent that captures the exhilarating thrill of Christmas in the city.
It really does smell good enough to eat and the scent is pleasingly light and perfect for daytime although you could layer it up for a soft night time scent too.
This has swiftly made it’s way to my number one scent for day at the moment and it’ll take a lot of beating to knock it off top spot.
What’s your favourite smells of the festive season?
The smell of the spices during Christmas baking does it for me!
xxx

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I don’t mean to Brag

13th November 2013

Jumper c/o Brag Vintage
Skirt: Zara (super old)
Tights: Primark
Boots: Sarenza
Women’s Watch from Born Pretty
Could this jumper be any more perfect for me? When Brag Vintage offered me an item from their website I instantly homed in on this and I was incredibly lucky that it was my size! It’s seriously the most awesome vintage piece I own and I will wear it until it falls apart. I had heard of Brag Vintage before but hadn’t browsed their site for ages…I’m pleased  to say it’s even better than I remembered and there are a number of pieces I have my eye on! The jumper made the perfect partner for my trusty Zara skirt which I have owned for years now. It cost me £3.99 at the end of one of their sales and it’s probably past it’s best but I love it too much to get rid. Maybe I’ll find an ethical alternative on Brag Vintage one day! I really rate their website and would recommend it to any vintage lover.
Accessories wise all I wore was my new wrist watch c/o Born Pretty. As I have mentioned before I have a real thing for watches and this one is so different to anything I own. If anything I wish it had a smaller dial as it drowns my dinky wrists a bit but it’s so charming and unique I’ll be wearing it in rotation with my other favourites. I knew of Born Pretty but had associated it with nail art supplies more than anything else. I was amazed to discover they now stock everything from a chic bracelet watch to a fun and funky LED watch.
Born Pretty are kindly offering a 10% discount to readers of this blog when you use the code LAURABC10 at the checkout.



Anyway,
what I really want to know right now is what have been your best vintage finds?

And if  you use the discount code above- what did you buy!

xxx

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