Yearly Archives: 2013

Next Giveaway Winner

30th January 2013
It was really, REALLY tough to pick a winner for my giveaway with Next but I had to pick someone to win the £500 prize and that lucky person was Karys!
I chose her entry as the winner because she really embraced the creative spirit of the competition and embellished her entry with pages from her sketchbook to accentuate her picks from Next’s Spring Summer range of shoes.
Congratulations Kerys, I hope you enjoy your prize…I’m not at all jealous, nope, not one bit!
Thank you to everyone who took part, everyone’s entries were awesome and I wish I could give a prize to you all!
To view Kerys’ winning entry click here
xxx

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Daisy Chain Dreaming: Rosie for Autograph Spring Collection

30th January 2013
Currently dreaming of owning all of M&S’ Rosie for Autograph Collection- I wouldn’t say no to looking like Rosie, either.
This January sees the launch of the new Rosie for Autograph Spring collection. Rosie draws inspiration from her extensive collection of vintage lingerie and uses the most luxurious of fabrics to create pieces that exude feminine glamour and feel exquisite to wear. Working together in collaboration with Soozie Jenkinson, Head of Design for lingerie at M&S, Rosie’s presents a collection which can not only be worn everyday for a piece of affordable luxury, but will make a beautiful gift for Valentine’s Day.

 

Rosie’s signature silk pad bra, kimono wrap and chemise set have all been reworked in gorgeous new colours and prints. The hand-painted floral design was inspired by original Art Nouveau rose motifs.

Bra: £22.50/Knicker: £12.50

Bra: £22.50/Knicker £12.50

Bra: £22.50

Rose Print Chemise: £35/French Knicker: £17.50

Long Chiffon Wrap: £59

Teddy: £45

Rosie says, “As this collection is launching so close to Valentine’s Day, it was more important than ever to make sure that all the new colours complemented all skintones. We decided upon a gorgeous palette of blush pinks and warm neutrals which every women will love to wear.” 

New nightwear pieces will also launch for Spring – the flirty babydoll, the delicate silk nightdress with a glamorous floor-sweeping hemline and intricate lace trim and the chiffon wrap, the perfect boudoir style cover-up for bedroom.

Soozie Jenkinson, Head of Lingerie Design at M&S says,

”Rosie and I put softness and romance at the very top of our creative agenda for this collection. Lingerie is a beautifully personal, intimate gift and so every attention to detail was designed with femininity in mind, using the finest fabrics such as sumptuous silks and French designed rose lace.”

 

Not just the perfect gift for a loved one, treat yourself to a bit of luxury this Valentine’s Day with Rosie for Autograph. The collection is available in store now and online at marksandspencer.com/rosie

Sorry for such a “lazy” blog post, it’s rare that I want to post a press release word for word, but Rosie and M&S say it better than I could…all I have to add is that I’ll take it, ALL.

Thoughts? Will you be dropping hints for Valentines day?
xxx 
 

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dark contrast

29th January 2013

Skirt: c/o Ax Paris
Boots: Sarenza
This outfit couldn’t be any more different to the one I shared yesterday. As a general rule I am trying to wear more bright colours these days to encourage happy thoughts but I couldn’t resist pairing this Ax Paris wet look skater skirt with something on the darker side and this bunny jumper is cute enough to make anyone smile!
I’m fairly hopeless at styling skater skirts despite my ongoing obsession with them. I’m not really one for tight tops but I think sometimes something more form fitting is needed and this was one of those times. What do you think? I really lack tops in my wardrobe, aside from my selection of baggy knitwear, I think buying some good basics will be a mission for Spring/Summer so all suggestions are welcome. I need to start thinking outside my clothing comfort zone a little and embracing what I have. No more hiding.
Well, it’s off to work. Monday passed in it’s usual blur and I’m ticking off the hours until the end of the month and payday. I can’t even remember the last time I was paid…it was before Christmas and that feels like a lifetime ago now, it always strikes me as odd, all that build up for one day that soon gets lost in the madness of a fresh start.
xxx

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sell your stuff with music magpie

28th January 2013

It’s January, we’re all skint (unless you’ve just had pay day, in which case you are probably still skint just slightly less so) and in need of funds fast.
If you are anything like me, you have a huge pile of stuff that you really should get round to selling but really can’t be doing with the hassle.

Well folks, today I bring you a new way to sell your stuff with music magpie. I’ve been aware of this site for quite some time as a way of getting rid of old CDs, but more recently they have updated themselves and you can now sell all manner of things such as electronics, technology and most importantly for us girls (and fashionable boys) CLOTHES.

I haven’t tried it yet but with my “stuff mountain” starting to wobble I will be soon. It looks super simple, you enter what you have and get a valuation price. If you accept that price (it won’t be mega loads but every little helps right?) music magpie offers a free send service, or courier for larger items meaning there are no fees/postage to contend with. Payment is by bank transfer, cheque, e-vouchers or charity donation and there is a handy app for both i Tunes and android users as well as one on facebook.

I’d be really interested in hearing your opinions on this. Have you used music magpie before, or something similar? Is it as simple as it seems?
If you haven’t used it, what are your thoughts on getting rid of spare stuff in this way? Easier than other well known options or does it sound too good to be true? Don’t hold back, the comments box is yours for the taking and I am genuinely interested.

I’ll hopefully get round to sorting my things soon, so I shall report back on my experience.

xxx

*Sponsored post but I really am planning to use music magpie so it was just good luck that this post happened*

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rose tinted

28th January 2013

Dress: Next
Tights: Gift from Char
I featured these shoes on one of my many Sarenza wish lists a few months ago and when their sale launched I decided I HAD to own them, despite at the time not knowing when on earth I’d get to wear them. As it happens the timing was perfect as shortly after they arrived my foot was well enough to start strutting around in heels and once it’s a bit stronger and I know exactly what is going on I’ll be living in these! I loved them paired with these flower pattern tights which were a gift from Char and my old faithful Next “work” dress.
A few people have asked about my foot lately; basically nobody is exactly sure what is going on but the consultants I saw think I have something called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (or CRPS) which is a neurological condition. I have to say the hospital were fairly useless but my wonderful GP has started me on a medication called pregabalin which has worked wonders at getting me mobile again by blocking the pain signals. I still have some pain which the medication hasn’t touched. I went for an ultrasound yesterday (yep, a Sunday) which showed my tendons are intact but there is some query about a smaller muscle/tendon injury that won’t show on anything but an MRI so that has been suggested as a next step. I’m almost past caring now I can walk, what will be will be and nothing is going to stop me now.

I think we should all take a moment to celebrate the last week in January; the most depressing month is almost over and although there have been some blue moments, on the whole 2013 has got off to a cracking start and I feel hopeful and excited for what the rest of the year holds.

How has the year started for you?
Tell me about your current favourite shoes…these Bertie beauts are mine of course!

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