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Scaredy Cat

21st October 2015
I’m not one to go all out for Halloween, sure I love to buy fun-sized treats under the pretence they are for trick or treaters but that’s about as far as I go. However, this year I clapped eyes on something so brilliant I couldn’t resist getting in to the spooky spirit a bit more than usual and it’s all thanks to my friends at Brat&Suzie.

Dress c/o Brat&Suzie | Boots: Stylistpick

I saw this Scaredy Cat dress during one of my regular online window shopping sessions and declared my love for it all over social media. Brat&Suzie, bless them offered to answer my prayers and send one my way and I couldn’t be happier!

I’m working the morning of the 31st of October (it is flu clinic season after all) and you can bet this dress will be coming with me. The rest of Halloween so far is a blank page, if I have it my way Ben and I will have an evening of scary movies and buckets of Haribo and I can wear this dress to do nothing more than chill on the sofa in. Regardless of what we end up doing this dress will be a part of it- for 2015 and for many more Halloweens to come!

What are you plans for the spookiest night of the year? What’s your favourite trick or treat? I was never allowed to go out with my friends and knock on doors but I certainly never missed out on those cute little bags of Haribo!

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Le Miserable

16th October 2015
Goodness knows how long these photos have been sat on my laptop, I have a horrible feeling they are from way back in August and I just never got around to writing a post, oops! Still better late than never and there is NEVER a bad time to show off an epic tee right? (especially as it’s still available to buy).

Tee: e-bay (get it here) | Skirt: New Look (similar) | Boots: H&M (last year)

I’m a massive fan of Grumpy Cat, there’s something about that miserable little face that is so endearing. The second I saw this tee on e-bay I knew I’d have to make it mine, especially at under a tenner. If you’re thinking of buying this for yourself I’d recommend e-mailing the seller for a size guide as they do come up on the small side, for reference I opted for the women’s tee in a size small (and I wish I had gone for the medium to be honest).

Paired with my staple a-line denim skirt and some chunky black boots this made for a perfectly laid back weekend as far as I can remember! Summer feels like such a long time ago now that I seem to have my grumpy cat face on all of the time. I’ll just hide away and console myself with hot chocolate, snuggly knits and kitty cuddles.

Are you a fan of quirky tees? I’m not usually but this one just had to be bought.

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#YumiLovesWinter

05th October 2015
So here I am, fresh back from a week in Spain where temperatures were averaging 28 degrees to the cold harsh reality of October. Thankfully I’ve been enlisted in to a challenge with Yumi to spread the word about their #YumiLovesWinter campaign and show off some of their pieces for the colder months.

Outfit c/o Yumi: Coat | Top | Skirt | Boots c/o Long Tall Sally

Every year I get the urge for a new Winter coat and when I saw the blue version of this one in the Yumi adverts I was smitten. I opted for the black version though as my coat collection lacks a classic black and I love the swing style and snug faux fur collar. I also really liked the way the coat complimented the fabulous crystal print sweatshirt and skirt. Each piece is available individually but I couldn’t resist the double whammy of pairing both together.

What do you think of my #YumiLovesWinter look?

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(Insta) life recap: 9 + a break

25th September 2015
I’m a little early with my end of September instagram post (follow me here to stay fully up to date) as tomorrow I’m flying out to Spain with my Mum to have a very much needed week away in the Sun. To say I’m excited is an understatement and for once I’ve decided to take a full break from blogging and haven’t scheduled a single post to go up whilst I’m gone- try not to miss me too much!
Gorgeous treats from Paperblanks
Doing my bit for kitties everywhere.
I love girl dates with my bestie.
I got far too excited to find this!
Tackling anorexia once again. This book is a revelation.
Apparently wanting to wear my shoes to work was wrong.
Mae’s new collar- post on this soon!
Caramac Breakaway, two retro treats in one!
Well attractive mother and daughter team.
Prizes from winning the Quiz summer calendar competition
Can’t get enough of this packaging.
World’s biggest coffee morning day!
Weed killer.
Could I have got Ben a more random Birthday card?
Kitty cuddles.
I hope everyone had a wonderful September. I’m looking forward to coming back from my break refreshed and ready to complete the rest of the year. Stay tuned for plenty of new posts coming in October! Make sure you leave me the links to your instagram round-up posts and leave your username below, I’m always looking for new people to follow.

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Lunar

16th September 2015

Now it’s the middle of September I feel like it’s finally acceptable to swap sandals and bare toes for tights and ankle boots and I couldn’t be happier! As most people probably know by now I’m an ankle boot obsessive so when Lunar Shoes got in touch asking if I wanted to pick a pair I really didn’t need to think twice (although it did prompt yet another shoe-drobe cull).

Lunar shoes is new to me but I’m glad we’ve finally met. With everything from ankle boots to elegant heels there is something for everyone and it’s very reasonable on the price front too, I really rate the quality of the shoes- I’ve paid far more for lesser quality boots in the past

Dress: New Look | Boots c/o Lunar Shoes (this pair) | Bracelet and rings c/o Orelia/E-tail PR | Necklace c/o Sushilla Jewellery

I was also lucky enough to receive a selection of new pieces from Orelia recently, a brand I HAVE met before and waxed lyrical about. I’m in love with these delicate rings and knot bangle and although I failed to capture a picture I’m also sporting the super sweet earrings as well.

This outfit is 100% typical of what I’ve been wearing lately. I’m really in to jewellery again after a while spent neglecting my jewellery and I’m still braving the sleeveless dresses as much as I possibly can- I refuse to get my warmer clothes out until after my holiday. Ankle boots however, well, any excuse to pop a pair on really- I wonder how much of my luggage allowance these would use up?

What is your wardrobe weakness? I’d say over half of my not exactly small shoe collection is made up of ankle boots in varying shades of black and dark brown!

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