Category Archives: accessories

a leopard never changes it’s spots

12th March 2013

Tee: Peacocks
Skirt: River Island
Boots: Sarenza
Glasses c/o Specsavers
Bee Earrings c/o yourfashionjewellery.com
This skirt is probably the only thing I’ve ever purchased in a River Island sale; I bought it when I started my current job two years ago and have worn it to death. Despite the print I find it a classic- I totally count leopard print as a classic and easy to team with all manner of tops. I wish I had stocked up on these tees when Peacocks was still going strong on the high street, at a fiver each I am impressed with the fit and quality of these. Lesson learnt, find something you like and buy it in every colour!
I thought these little earrings, a gift from yourfashionjewellery.com added a touch of spring to the outfit. I’m a sucker for cute earrings and these bees certainly are cute! A lot of people commented on them which is always a good sign! The website sells a lot of sweet statement jewellery at affordable prices, with free delivery on all orders it’s worth a browse. I’m a bit obsessed with changing my tragus stud at the moment too, I want to branch out a bit with some more fun adornments, I’m currently coveting this one a lot!
I appear to go through phases with accessories- take belts for example, I rarely wear them yet have loads and decided that this outfit HAD to have one. I’m like it with jewellery too and stupidly culled a lot of my less worn pieces.
Where do you shop for jewellery or accessories in general? I’m feeling the need to stock up (and wear the damn things more!)

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Time to Spare

06th February 2013

Everytime my Mum catches me browsing watches she exclaims “don’t you have enough already?” She may have a point, I have a drawer full of watches that I rarely, if ever wear and yet there is something so attractive about them and the knowledge that they are a useful thing to own makes them feel less like an indulgence and more of a necessity. Having a recent browse online (the hazard of working part time) I’m having a little love-fest for this bunch of stylish watches, none of which cost the earth.


The first two on my wish list aren’t usually my style but there is something I am drawn two in these. I think out of the pair of them I would be more likely to choose the striped one, it’s almost nautical which I’m a massive lover of which goes someway to explain the attraction- I’m still contemplating why I adore the other quite so much, perhaps my inner 5 year old with a love of all things pink and sparkly is trying to break free again.

With Summer on it’s way (as I keep mentioning) my mind is wandering to long, lazy days chilling out in the sunshine with friends and adorning our arms with frienship bracelets. This watch instantly transport me back to those days, gotta love a trip down memory lane. Do you have any accessories which instantly take you back?

The last two watches are my favourites of the bunch. Both fit in with the new season trend for all things monochrome whilst remaining fun and quirky. The horse strap watch is one I can see a lot of you blogger loves falling for given the prevalance of “wardrobe zoo” outfit posts. The polka dot style comes with interchangable straps, with a choice of three to suit your mood making it a bit of a bargain as you get three watches for the price of one. Instant justification right there.
 
Is there an accessory you are inexplicably drawn to? Which watch is your pick of the bunch?

xxx

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every cloud has a pink lining

02nd July 2012

Another day and another fantastic discovery through the world of blogging…

Pink lining started off in fashion bags but when the designer had her first child she moved into changing bags. Our changing bags are sold in Harrods, 27 John Lewis retail outlets nationwide, Fenwicks, Bentalls and many independent boutiques around the country.  We also have a presence internationally with stockists such as Harvey Nichols, Riyadh.
Now the designer is launching her debut luggage collection which is available from www.pinklining.co.uk from early June 2012.
Company bio:
Pink Lining London was established in 2001 by husband and wife team; Charlotte and Rufus Pearl. Pink Lining is  the international family lifestyle label, that aims to put the smile and design into practicality by making the usually mundane covetable.
Charlotte’s debut luggage range incorporates all of the functionality required for our busy daily lifestyles, whilst her distinctively designed fabrics immediately identify the brand.

There is no ostentatious label on the outside, in fact, Pink Lining’s label is the signature shocking pink lining.


 Smitten with the quirky prints and reasonable prices (Travel bags are £55, Laptop bag, £65 and Wheelie case £110) I was flattered when Pink Lining offered to send me my very own bag so I could assess the quality and quirkiness for myself,

a few days ago this gorgeous Travel Bag in the sort of girly, but also kind of nautical bow print turned up at my door, perfectly presented in shocking pink tissue paper. As you can see from the above photos, the bag is even more stunning in real life (and more stunning again when you are holding it in your hands). For those that love to travel, I really recommend checking out Pink Lining…

Which will your signature print be?

xxx

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the world keeps turning

02nd May 2012

New Look skirt and tee (£7 and £3 respectivley), Dorothy Perkins tights (that Mae destroyed), Ellos boots.


What I attempted to wear yesterday, before the relentless rain meant a change of plan. This weather really isn’t helping motivate me to get on with life, I just want to curl up and read all day.

As it is, today I go back to work, with a 7:15am start to boot! I didn’t mention this before, but my 17 hours at work has been increased to 28 (including the early Wednesday surgery taking blood) which means no more relying on crazy amounts of overtime to make ends meet! Some weeks I was putting in over double my scheduled hours…this way it’s steady and I couldn’t be more delighted.

Because I’m doing a split morning; switching to reception duties at 8:30 I’m packing my change of clothes in my new backpack, sent c/o Fjӓllrӓven. I was sent the Kånken backpack, a retro, Scandinavian design that has remained unchanged since 1978 and is available in over 28 different colours so is perfect for the summer – at festivals, the beach or more every day things like, well, work! The bag costs £55, which I understand is a large outlay, but with things like backpacks I’ve found it pays to invest (I used to be a Scout, trust me I know!) and this has a fabulous pop out shape so it holds loads!

Massive thank you to Fjallraven; if you want to learn more about the brand, pop along to their website NOW!

Thank you so much to everyone for the sweet comments and general understanding over the last diffucult few weeks…honestly, it means so much to us all.

xxx

P.S. Happy Birthday Dad! I hope your enjoying your cake!

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in time

27th April 2012

They (whoever they are) say time is a great healer, and I guess that’s true, but for now the days are both far too long and far too short and I barely know what day of the week it is. I’m just about managing to keep on track thanks to this Sekonda Pink Ladies Party Time watch sent c/o Find Watches, a website specialising in, well…watches  at great prices and with free postage.
My Nan would have loved this watch and may well have tried to steal it off of me, and again, she seems to be my driving force behind posting right now.

The outfit also consists of my favourite Matalan skirt and a jewelled collar tee from H&M that cost something silly like £12.99. I figured it was time to stop moping in jeans and baggy jumpers, that wasn’t going to achieve anything and I can just hear my Nan shouting “don’t be so bloody stupid” all the time. The same goes for wanting to cancel my Birthday, which happens to be tomorrow. I turn 25 and would, quite frankly, like to ignore it completley. But again her voice rings true, and although it’s going to be very different this year, I will mark it some how.

Thank you again to everyone for the love and support. Both myself and my entire family truly appreciate it. I promise to try and pull myself together a bit more soon…
Starting to notice Mae sneaking in to every post I do, which rings true to how life is at the moment, it’s like me and my shadow. Pets are great. Really great.

xxx

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