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30th April 2010

Ok, it’s 5:08am as I start this post; why?! Because I am awake and have time to sit and blog!
This week has been one of those crazy chaotic weeks and I’m not complaining because it has been quite wonderful when you take out the fact I have a doctors appointment at 8:30 this morning and I’m wondering why on earth I agreed to such an un-friendly time!

Please do accept my extended (and probably needless) apologies for not having commented on your blogs this week…Sunday I will finally have the chance to sit down and do so…I’m not used to being this busy for several days in a row…tomorrow I’m hopefully going shopping with Mum to spend some birthday money! We did shopping round one on Wednesday and it’s left me with the bug!

And on the birthday subject…seriously guys, thank you for the lovely wishes. Each and every one was appreciated. Am I overly soppy, yes? But I honestly held no expectations for this year and was for once in my life happy to be proved wrong.

I thought I’d share with you a few of my main gifts. It would be impossible to post them all as I was spoiled rotten by friends and family with gorgeous trinkets that you will no doubt see in up-coming posts! There are some pretty awesome pairs of tights to be modelled, and jewellery galore!

This suitcase was from my parents. An odd choice of gift perhaps? Not when you know you have a hospital admission looming..and plans for travelling and visiting friends once you’ve got yourself back on track!
They were also kind enough to gift me with money, to spoil myself, as well as my much coveted eyeshadows from the MAC give me liberty range

My grandparents are the most generous people I know. From them I recieved this Moomin wallet (remember them?!) and the locket you see in the second photo from Me and Zena

The silver bracelet I bought myself on the shopping spree!

My best friend/sister Trudi knows me too damn well and solved my dilemna of which Alice in Wonderland OPI polish to buy, I can’t wait to rock these, maybe all at once?!

[and now everyone will realise what a spoiled brat I am!]

No birthday outfit photo, I totally forgot to take any photos, but here’s what I wore yesterday!

And before I go start getting myself sorted for my early start, the most important part of this post is…

The Winner of the Karma Cards Giveaway!

Congratulations Vicki!
I will be in touch shortly.

Back to regular blogging and commenting on Sunday…see you then!

xxx

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Maxi

25th April 2010

I spent a long time lusting after a jersey maxi dress, and what seemed like an eternity searching for one that met my needs AND budget. As ever it was New Look that came up trumps with this one pictured below, priced at £15…I also took advantage of a 20% off voucher making it a very affordable £12.

I’ve had it about a month now, hanging in my wardrobe waiting for the weather to improve. With yesterday promised as the warmest day so far I decided it was time and teamed it with a nude lace vest and my grey jersey blazer.

I love the floaty feeling you get from wearing a long dress, and the fact it’s jersey means it’s comfortable enough to want to live in.
Totally a summer essential in my eyes!

Are you having a good weekend so far? The weather has taken a turn for the worse today; grey skies and rain which is just no good! Thankfully it is set to be lovely again from tomorrow which is just as well as I have a busy week full of appointments and my birthday on Wednesday.

What have you got planned?

Don’t forget you have until Thursday for my giveaway and this week will also bring more outfit posts and an eco-friendly review.

xxx

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two outfits

23rd April 2010

Happy Friday! Weekend time again, and it looks set to be a gorgeous one weather wise! What are your plans? I’m catching up with a friend today, visiting grandparents tomorrow and chilling out Sunday.

Here are a couple of outfits that I’ve worn this week, the first one is from Wednesday; I dont often wear jeans but had a strange desire to do so for whatever reason. This top was passed along to me by a friend and it had been lingering in my drawer for far too long so I decided to give it an airing too.

And this would be today’s outfit. For some reason (perhaps because of the pale colour and my tendency to spill things) I rarely wear this dress, I do love it though!

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for your chance to spread some karma!

xxx

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Together we have a Voice + Giveaway

22nd April 2010

Check out this picture, isn’t it stunning? This was shot by the amazingly talented Jill for American Apparel. Jill is someone I am proud to call a friend, she is an incredible photographer who captures fantastic shots of street style around London, she is also an incredible person to know…so wise and insightful.

Right now Jill is on a mission, in her own words:

“I mean, let’s face it: most of us who blog are already doing our bit, for free, for our favourite brands’ PR. It’s just a fine line, really. I want to do this as a series, shooting YOU: the Dot Icons on the street. Together, we can transform how advertising works.

Together, I passionately believe, we have a voice”.

To find out more, and check out the rest of Jill’s amazing work, head on over to her blog: Street Style Pics By Polka Dot

And in other exciting news, I have a giveaway for you dear readers! Thank you to the lovely Sarah, creator of Karma Cards

Sarah has kindly offered up a set of 15 cards printed on luxuriously thick paper so you can spread some karma around the world.

Would it not make your day to find one of these when you need a boost most?

Entering is simple, just follow these steps…

1. Giveaway is open from 11am today (22nd April) through to 11am next Thursday (29th April) GMT.

2. To enter leave a comment on this post telling me where you’d hide/love to find a karma card hidden. Here are a few ideas from Sarah’s blog:

“Now start paying it forward! Tuck those cards somewhere that someone will find them. Ideas?
* inside the bill folder at a restaurant
* inside a book
* in a bathroom stall at a bar
* under wiper blades
* in bike spokes
* on the window of a bus
* in a random mailbox slot
* in a napkin dispenser”

3. Once the giveaway has ended, a winner will be selected using a random number generator. Please make sure you leave a way for me to contact you when you comment- an e-mail or blog address is fine.

4. That’s it. If you want to become a follower, tweet etc etc that’s fine, but not essential!

To find out more and get inspired don’t forget to go and say hello to Sarah! And good luck!

(giveaway is open to ALL readers)

xxx

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29.03 manic monday

29th March 2010

Hello, Happy Monday! Just a quick post today as I’m inbetween appointments…oh yes, lucky me gets a double whammy this week!
UK people, hasn’t the weather turned miserable? I hope no-one has snow as predicted!

Outfit today is super sloppy/boring, I need to be comfortable, so style goes out of the window!

I clearly had too much time on my hands first thing to take photos!

Anyway, the real purpose of this post is to announce the five winners of my Nokia/Comes with Music giveaway!
Congratulations to the following ladies:

geisharock
un petit lapin
Lady Bug Says
heartshapedbruise
Alex

well done girls, I’ll be in touch asap!

Have a great week all! x

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