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Pink and White

08th April 2014
So, we have Ben living with us at the moment which is brilliant. Not only do I get to see my boyfriend every day, I also have a blog photographer so stand a better chance of getting decent outfit photos. This set was taken on our one year anniversary last Tuesday, it’s what I wore for my first reception shift back at work as well as for a meal out in the evening.
Top: New Look | Skirt: Primark | Shoes: Topshop | Jewellery c/o Jon Richard
I love this top from New Look so much, an absolute bargain at £12.99 I stocked up and bought it in pastel pink and baby blue as well. Despite being on the short side these are perfect for work and go super well with skirts. In this outfit it makes me look quite…bulky, for want of a better word but until I get some more fitted tops to wear with this style of skirt I can live with how it looks!
I accessorised the outfit with some statement silver jewellery from the folks at Jon Richard, these are the pieces that I was also sent with the gold ones I featured last week. Also from the mood collection and available to buy online and at Debenhams these fit really well with my style and give a sleek finish to an otherwise plain outfit. I think the necklace will become a staple for adding to plainer work outfits as it looks chic and smart and gives a polished finish.
The skirt is of course “that skirt” from Primark which every blogger and her dog now owns. It doesn’t stop me loving it though, I’m a bit obsessed with this shape right now. I saw a gorgeous gingham skirt in Primark the other day too, but the quality was terrible so I left it behind. The shoes were an absolute steal in the Topshop sale after Christmas, I think they were something silly like £12 and are so comfortable and perfect for Spring.
What are you stocking up on right now?

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Golden Glow

02nd April 2014
Sorry for the really odd lighting in these photos- it was a super dull and gloomy day when I took them and we all know what that means! Anyway, the point of this post is to show off some fabulous jewellery I was sent by the lovely folks at Jon Richard who were one of the first companies I ever got to know as a blogger. They sent me an array of goodies from their mood collection to have a play around with and in this post I’m showing how I styled up the gold pieces that arrived.
Dress: Primark | Tights: New Look | Boots: Georgia Rose at Sarenza | Jewellery: c/o Jon Richard
I don’t usually wear much gold jewellery, especially not the chunky type as I always think of it as more for evening wear. When I was presented with this necklace, a sparkly cuff (which I can’t find a link for) and a set of stacking rings I decided I was going to pair them with a day time outfit and try and break out of my jewellery stereotypes.
I picked this £5 Primark dress to offset the gold as I really like the look of grey/blue with gold tones. The cuff is on the large side for my wrists so I wore it a bit higher up the arm to keep it on and I think it looks kind of cool! The rings are actually too small for my sausage fingers but I wore one of them as a midi ring which again I think really worked and I’ve been wearing them that way ever since! The necklace is a really subtle statement piece and I loved how it worked against the dress- I’ll be wearing this for day time for sure!
I also have some silver pieces which I am yet to pair with anything, so watch this space for those posts. Sorry if this isn’t making an awful lot of sense, being back at work has pretty much wiped my brain this week!
How would you have worn these pieces?

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Apache Rose

01st April 2014
I was clearly a magpie in my former life as I’m instantly attracted to anything that shines or sparkles. It’s been a while since I last did a jewellery feature, but today I bring to you the beauty that is Apache Rose, the brainchild of Anna Burke and her passion for quirky jewellery, most notably that with a tribal feel to it. I’ve cheekily pinced a bit of text from the Apache Rose website to further explain what the shop is about.
As the trend for statement jewellery has steadily grown, Anna felt that there was a gap in the market for quality pieces that really stand the test of time, but without breaking the bank balance! This is where the idea of Apache Rose London was born.
Championing Britain’s fresh emerging talent, along with highly acclaimed international brands, Apache Rose showcases a selection of jewellery designers who all share a talent for creating the unique and beautiful. All of the jewellery designers represented work with quality materials and their pieces are clearly made with love, care and attention to detail. The work speaks for itself and just by feeling it, you can tell that you have invested in a quality piece of jewellery.
The boutique is curated by Anna herself, and her passion for tribal and ethnic inspired pieces is clearly apparent when you view the collections. In fact the very name Apache Rose London was inspired by the fact that Native Americans were some of the pioneers of statement jewellery.
The pieces I’ve pictured above are from Apache Rose’s own collection and I just love them for their “here I am” appearance and purse friendly prices (hover over the pictures to see the prices). I can imagine wearing any of these pieces with some distressed denim, a plain white tee and sunkissed skin this summer as well as dressing them up for a night out with friends.
Alongside the Apache Rose collection you’ll find British jewellery superstars such as Alice Menter and A Peace Treaty…I’m so excited to watch this website grow from strength to strength and will regularly found coveting pretty much everything it stocks.
Which piece catches your eye the most? I’m loving the chunky twist bracelets right now, but rarely for me I can see myself wearing every single piece.

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Minted.

26th March 2014
It’s not just pink I’m crazy for this season, I’ve also fallen head over heels for all things pastel. There is something so endearing about sugary sweet colours and when I was sent a pale minty green dress I decided to go all out on the matchy matchy pastel front.
Dress c/o shelikes | Boots: Mista via Sarenza | Necklace c/o Spoiled Brat
This dress is probably my current favourite piece in my wardrobe, I don’t own many green pieces, especially not in pastel so this is a welcome addition from shelikes. Unusually this dress is the pefect length on me and the colour seems to work quite well with my skin tone. It has a subtle embossed floral design which adds texture and it fits like a dream. I’ll be wearing this a lot over the coming months and it’ll be a nice addition to my work wardrobe as well as for out of work.
I’ve spoken about these Miista boots before, my current favourite brand for unique and edgy shoes these were on my wish list for ages before I was able to get my mitts on them in the Sarenza sale. These are so perfect for the chillier spring days and a more dainty alternative to my beloved black ankle boots. The only downside is they are too pretty to wear in the wet weather lest I get them covered in mud but that just means I’ll have them even longer! I’m seriously in love with Miista’s Spring/Summer designs- there are so many pastel pairs that I need on my feet.
It’s a well known fact that one of my favourite online boutiques Spoiled Brat sell an amazing array of on trend and covetable clothing, but did you know they also stock the most incredible selection of jewellery too? I was sent this brilliant Chelsea Doll “Meow” necklace as well as another from the range (which sadly didn’t survive the post, I think the postman was playing football with the package) and it makes me smile every time I see it. It doesn’t quite fit in with the pastel theme of the outfit but I couldn’t wait any longer to wear it! Next on my list is this amazing Runaway Fox wooden cat cuts necklace
These photos are another set that Ben took for me, he’s been choosing which photos I post lately as well as I’m really struggling with body image right now and learning to accept my body at a healthy weight. I’m getting there, slowly but surely with the help and support of my family, friends and boyfriend and I’m looking forward to living a healthy and active life. Recovery hasn’t been easy and it’s still a massive struggle now, but the benefits make it so worthwhile and I’m never, ever going back to a life of anorexia- for the first time in almost twelve years I feel free and this period of not being ok with how I look will pass. Thank you to every single one of you who have supported me from the start, I’m almost at the end of this journey now and you’ve all given such incredible encouragement and advice.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to get quite so personal there, I get carried away sometimes. Feel free to skim over any such posting from me.

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Wish List- Jewellery World

19th March 2014
So yesterday I featured the lovely ring I was sent from Jewellery World whilst mentioning how I was moving away from my usual silver jewellery style a bit and veering towards delicate gold pieces. I thought it a bit cruel to only feature the one ring when there are so many other beautiful pieces available on the website- and with Mother’s Day fast approaching it might give you some inspiration for a gift for your Mum too!
First up we have the seriously statement 9ct Gold Sapphire and Diamond Panther Pendant which I seriously love. It’s not the most delicate of pieces so I have totally contradicted myself but this would be so fierce with a plain tee for the Summer. Next up is a possible gift for Mums; the 9ct Gold CZ Round Stud Earrings which are such a classic. I always feel I have too many ear piercings to pull this style off but I always admire them on other people.
Moving on to possibly my favourite piece in this wish list, this Rose Gold Amethyst and Diamond ring is a serious piece of finger decoration. I love the combination of colours and how it manages to be proper bling without looking too obvious (that made so much more sense in my head!) Another ring and I’m almost equally as smitten with this one. The Rose Quartz and CZ work so beautifully with the delicate gold banding, I love Rose Quartz, my second favourite next to Rubies and pink and gold is such a classic. Forever wishing I was rich!
Last but by no means least is the 9ct gold belly bar, this may seem like an odd thing to be lusting after but I’ve had my bellybutton pierced for a long time now- 12 years or something like that and I never change it. I’d really like a simple classic bar just so I know it’s there…I don’t want to be flashing midriff but I do love my piercing and want it to look pretty to me!
So there’s my little wish list and now it’s your turn- take a look on the website and let me know what’s caught your eye.

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