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| Sorry I look a bit rough, I’m on strong pain relief for whatever is going on with my back and it’s wiping me out!
I’ve gone from not owning/wearing a hat in years to suddenly having quite the collection of them and wearing them as soon as the weather turns chilly. As the name would suggest, Brit Fash is the online destination for both established and emerging British designers. This really makes me happy as I’m thinking more and more about where the things I buy are produced and I think I’ll be a pretty frequent customer of the site. I’ve already got my eye on some Christmas Jumpers and this tartan number too. What are your views on bobble hats? And what do you think of Brit Fash in general? I’m a fan already! xxx |
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a little bit of winter warmth
I don’t mean to Brag
Jumper c/o Brag Vintage
Skirt: Zara (super old)
Tights: Primark
Boots: Sarenza
Women’s Watch from Born Pretty
Could this jumper be any more perfect for me? When Brag Vintage offered me an item from their website I instantly homed in on this and I was incredibly lucky that it was my size! It’s seriously the most awesome vintage piece I own and I will wear it until it falls apart. I had heard of Brag Vintage before but hadn’t browsed their site for ages…I’m pleased to say it’s even better than I remembered and there are a number of pieces I have my eye on! The jumper made the perfect partner for my trusty Zara skirt which I have owned for years now. It cost me £3.99 at the end of one of their sales and it’s probably past it’s best but I love it too much to get rid. Maybe I’ll find an ethical alternative on Brag Vintage one day! I really rate their website and would recommend it to any vintage lover.
Accessories wise all I wore was my new wrist watch c/o Born Pretty. As I have mentioned before I have a real thing for watches and this one is so different to anything I own. If anything I wish it had a smaller dial as it drowns my dinky wrists a bit but it’s so charming and unique I’ll be wearing it in rotation with my other favourites. I knew of Born Pretty but had associated it with nail art supplies more than anything else. I was amazed to discover they now stock everything from a chic bracelet watch to a fun and funky LED watch.
Born Pretty are kindly offering a 10% discount to readers of this blog when you use the code LAURABC10 at the checkout.
Anyway,
what I really want to know right now is what have been your best vintage finds?
And if you use the discount code above- what did you buy!
xxx
Figgahugging
Neon yellow under dress c/o Figgahugga
Black and White dress: Ax Paris
Boots: New Look
A bit of a braver look from me today- it’s not often I brave a bodycon dress but I do love this Ax Paris monochrome number.
I was recently sent an under dress from Brit brand Figgahugga, a bright and young alternative to the more traditional shape wear already on the market. I thought it looked pretty funky under the Ax dress and although I know I don’t have a bad figure, I’m not at my most confident right now and this little wonder helped me feel a bit better about how I looked in the dress as well as adding a splash of brightness.
The dress itself is made from nylon and lycra and is seriously strong. Getting in to it is a bit of an adventure as you shouldn’t pull it over your head, instead stepping in to it and wriggling it up but once it’s on there are no seams on show and it gives a smooth and streamlined silhouette.
The Figgahugga could actually pass as a dress itself, although it’s a big too short for me to get away with it and I think it’d look fantastic under some sheer lace.
What I especially like about the brand is that it’s designed AND made in Britain, something I’m increasingly conscious of when I purchase new items.
At £49.99 it’s not the cheapest of solutions but far more pleasing than endless diets or drastic measures.
I’d love to know what you guys think of shape-wear in general, I’ve never really tried it myself and I wasn’t expecting to feel quite so…internally squished, but for a big night out or a day where I really wanted to feel confident how I looked then this is the perfect solution for me.
There’s a whole rainbow of bright colours available with the chance to vote for both the next colour to be released and for future designs.
I can’t wait to see more from Figgahugga, I think I want to hug the creators!
xxx
Lady in Red
I’m fussy when it comes to perfume and tend to have one or two signature scents I know I can rely on. Still, when Oriflame announced the launch of “My Red” by Demi Moore (I don’t think I’ve ever owned a celebrity fragrance before) I was intrigued as the description was quite simply, seductive as was the gorgeously bright, simply and yet somehow sexy bottle.
The perfume was created in collaboration with Demi Moore and renowned perfumer Vincent Schaller.
Featuring a very special and rare variety of jasmine – red jasmine – My Red is a magnetising fragrance which invokes a notion of sensuality, Hollywood glamour and elegance.
Red jasmine is symbolic of the notions of attachment and sensuality. With its bold and confident scent, My Red is for women who dare to make a statement and who dream of being admired, irresistible and truly magnetising.
Renowned A-list actress, Demi Moore, is the face and inspiration for the exclusive My Red Eau de Parfum. Demi’s strength, talent and incomparable beauty fascinate men and women from all walks of life. With her beauty and talent casting a spell over audiences around the globe, she is a true femme fatale, making her the perfect inspiration for the exclusive My Red.
Prized for its simple beauty and sweet fragrance, women in different cultures have worn jasmine flowers in their hair for centuries, solidifying its reputation as the bloom of choice among modest, elegant and graceful women.
The red jasmine notes are floral, sophisticated and even more opulent than other jasmine varieties with more fruity, sensual and addictive facets, giving this fragrance a more contemporary and audacious signature.
When blending this rare ingredient with white flowers, cranberry and juicy granny smith apples, a beautiful, magnetic and opulent aroma is unveiled.
Both Jasmine and apples are some of my favourite scents so it was pretty much a sure bet I’d love this perfume, but you never can tell until you’ve worn it for a day or so which is exactly what I have been doing. In fact I’ve worn it non stop for the last week and at this rate I’ll be on my second bottle by Christmas.
It’s not too heavy so perfect for every day but it has enough weight to be more suited to the winter months than my usual light and floral fragrances.
Currently the perfume is available at a special price of £20.95 for a 50ml bottle, the normal RRP will be £30.95 from November 9th so now is a good time to snap this up (Christmas present anyone?)
To find your nearest supplier or to order online just visit the Oriflame website– I’ve become pretty obsessed!
What’s your favourite scent?
xxx
I was sent this perfume for review purposes.
How do you read yours?
I remember when Kindles first came out and I was really against the idea. I’ve always been a bookworm and thought I’d never want to replace the smell and feel of a real book with a piece of technology.
Since then I’ve been forced to eat my words and take back what I said about the Kindle, especially now having recently acquired the new Paperwhite 3G version which makes reading on the go even easier.
My photo of my new friend doesn’t really show just how bright the screen is (and you can adjust the brightness to suit you), it means no more struggling to read in bed at night or on a gloomy bus or train. No more disturbing the person next to you with a bedside lamp or reading torch and with the 3G facility as soon as you’ve finished a book you can download another without needing to be connected to the wireless network.
My current read is Les Miserables, I’ve long been a fan of the classics alongside today’s literature and I’ve been itching to read this for some time now. My new Kindle has given the perfect excuse to take the plunge although it’s an epic of a book and with most of my free time after work spent blogging it’ll probably take me months and months to read…still I’m determined to plough my way through.
And what about those printed books that I swore I’d never replace? Well, I haven’t replaced them. I use my kindle most when I’m on the go- I take it to Ben’s and it really came in to it’s own on holiday (more luggage allowance for shopping!). It stops me getting bored and annoying fellow passengers on the bus too.
When I’m at home though I do like to curl up with a good old fashioned book though, the best of both worlds in my opinion!
What are your thoughts on kindles? Any books I MUST read?
Oh, and link me to the snazziest cases/covers you can find.
xxx
*post written in association with Argos*