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Are you a flip flop snob?

06th April 2011

I could actually date the origins of this post back to last Summer, where I was once again bemoaning the demise of my £1 Primark flip flops after only a couple of days.
Previously I had never thought of flip flops as something worth investing in…I mean surely foam and plastic were one and the same no matter what the price?

I got mixed responses, some people, like me simply replaced the cheap pair with another cheap pair (I easily spent £20 doing this, and the rest!)
The others swore by Havianas, lasting them all Summer and beyond making them worth the price tag.

Enthused by this news I ordered two (pink and black, because I couldn’t decide) of Havianas, although I am yet to wear them because face it…it’s hardly flip flop weather outside right now…and by this point it was the end of last Summer and time to move on to more covered shoes.
I’m looking forward to breaking in these pillows of heaven (if hype is to be believed) and apparently saving myself time and money in not constantly having to replace…
but is this true?
Have I been suckered in, or are these really superior footwear? I don’t give harsh wear to my flip flops…a quick trip to the shops, or pottering around the house and garden is about my limit, so I’ll admit my hopes are high.
What is your experience?

Here are some styles catching my eye right now!

My classic black pair, still sat pristine inside the box waiting for warmer days (blue feet are SO last season)

I really like the FIT style, they look like a comfier alternative to gladiator type sandals that kill my feet, and yet I still insist on wearing!

Silver…because everyone’s feet need a bit of bling (except mine which fail to turn even the slightest bit golden in the Summer and therefore metallic make them look like corpse feet)

This is the other pair I have. I’m a girly girl who loves pink, and when I find the perfect slouchy jeans I plan to wear these with pride.

SO,
opinions wanted! Have I wasted my money,
will I be left sobbing on my way to Primark to hand over my last £1 for some emergency replacements
or am I right in thinking it’s ok to become a bit of a flip flop snob?

I’d also like to know where you get your old faithfuls from.

xxx

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Weekend Wearing

03rd April 2011

The trouble with weekends is they disappear far too fast, in 24 hours I will be primed and ready for work and wishing away the working week
(I really do love my job, but It has made me cherish the weekends in a way I never have before!)

This first outfit is actually Friday, not weekend as such, and it’s a recent repeat. The only change being different tights and new.shoes.

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(adding shoe photography to my “work on skills” list)

Yesterday I made a return to the 17 year old me, for this outfit was standard every day wear. Whatever the occasion.
Now, as you know, I’m not really a jeans and tee girl, BUT when I was this t-shirt from Designer Desirables
Even with a very generous (thank you) discount this tee was more expensive than any other I own
and I was actually quite bemused by my own reaction to the thought of NOT having it. Most of the time I am fairly “oh well, if it’s too expensive then I just can’t have it” but this,
this piece of pink cotton just would not stop haunting my thoughts.

And so it became mine.

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I am pretty sure that on a cost-per-wear basis it will soon pay for itself anyway!

I just wanted to add a few words about Designer Desirables as it is a shop I’d not come across before last week (another Twitter gem)

The stock designers from Olivia Rubin to Lipsy and Pinko to Delicious Couture (the makers of my tee)
Service was fast and ever so friendly, so I would urge you to give them a look!
You can also follow them on twitter, here for friendly banter and the latest arrivals.

And finally, because it’s Sunday, I couldn’t leave this post without some gratitudes:

– To Charli for her all round loveliness and sensitive interview skills.

– To Mum…it’s Mother’s day and I don’t think there are enough hours within it to show how much I love you.

– To you ALL, once again for the amazing support and feedback. I hope you realise how appreciated it is.

I hope everyone has had a great weekend,
Happy Mother’s day to all the Mummy’s out there…you are amazing.

xxx

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uh-oh

24th February 2011

Someone has been indulging in retail therapy! Well deserved I think as I got some good news about work this week!

Sneak preview ((everything will be shown properly when I wear it))

Matalan were kind enough to send me a gift voucher so I dragged Dad along to spend it today after work!

I GOT THE DAISY DRESS, I had little hope of my local shop having it, but they did, and in my size. Happpyyy! They didn’t have the spacey printed dress I wanted but I found this fabulous floral one and happily made off with that.

Blouse, I’ve been looking for some nice blouses for work, and this one is lined, too which is an added bonus. I’m thinking it’ll also look rather snazzy with my denim skirt.

Feather ring…just because.

That little lot came to just under £50 I think.

Noticing a flower theme here…I won this dress super cheap on ebay.

Not really a purchase as it’s on contract (my first ever contract phone, eep). My Nokia died on me so I decided, after much tweeting for advice to go for a Blackberry curve.

And the cake?

Is.No.Longer.

R.I.P. Delicious sponge.

xxx

OH and Bristol peeps, if anyone is around Sunday night, my bro’s band, Richard Parker is playing at The Croft from 7:30pm, I’m not going (boo) but the band are crashing with us this weekend so I’ll try and get some photos etc.

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Red Nose Day Hits the Catwalk!

22nd February 2011

A lot of you will already know that Vivienne Westwood have teamed up with Comic Relief to launch a range of iconic T-Shirts for Red Nose day.
(and for those who didn’t yet know…she has!)

For the first time, Red Nose Day T-shirts have hit the catwalk at London Fashion Week. Seen at Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label Autumn/Winter 11 Show last night, the Shakespeare and Hogarth T-shirts were styled up with the latest looks. Designed by Vivienne Westwood especially for Red Nose Day 2011, these T-shirts are an eclectic collection of striking black and white prints that represent a unique fusion of humour and iconic historical images. The designs feature Rowan Atkinson as ‘Edmund’ & Miranda Richardson as ‘Queenie’ from the Blackadder series,William Shakespeare,The Laughing Audience by Hogarth, a punk girl and a Louis XVI lady. To own a piece of fashion history, whilst supporting Red Nose Day, get your limited edition T-shirt now. Priced at £9.99 for unisex or £14.99 for the fitted styles with at least £5.00 going to Comic Relief. The T-shirts are available now from TK Maxx Stores nationwide and online at www.tkmaxx.com. Red Nose Day is on Friday 18th March 2011.

I love the designs on the tees! So quirky and oh so Vivienne! I think my favourite is the Shakespeare one. I don’t live near a TK MAXX so haven’t yet picked up a shirt for myself (but I plan to order online soon) but I’ve seen them in person and they are just awesome!

Which design is your favourite?


Shakespeare

Queeni

Punk
Hogarth

Blackadder

If you already have a tee, how have you been wearing it?

xxx

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Got to Shop- Matalan

19th February 2011



Hey guys, here’s another post-type that I’m thinking of making regular (I seem to be on a “must be organised” spree this week)

GOT TO SHOP

and this week, I have got to shop at Matalan…seriously, they have gone from a shop barely on my radar, perhaps good only for cheap basics, to a one stop place for on trend and affordable fashion! Here are my current lustings.





They sell sweets, of course I’m a fan!

Nothing featured here costs over £20! My dad has next week off work so fingers crossed I’ll be able to persuade him to drive me to our nearest store (and hope they have at least some of this in stock!)

Have you shopped at Matalan lately?

Where is your current “Got to Shop”?

xxx

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