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17th January 2016

Big Daddy

I've been eyeing up this Charlotte Simone Big Daddy since it was very first launched and finally I got my hands on it in the Avenue 32 sale. It is the daddy of popsicles, in that it is longer, wider and bolder! If you want a statement piece which will keep you warm this is it! Read more

14th January 2016

Older and (not so) Wiser

It was my birthday on Monday and I thought I'd share my birthday outfit with you guys! As I wore something from the Balmain x H&M collection, I"m chatting about my thoughts on it 3 months later. Read more

11th January 2016

The Shirt Company

It's amazing how tricky it is to find the perfect shirt. In the past I've stuck with silk ones because I know they work for me and I've found a brand that I can rely on season after season. Whereas the elusive crisp cotton shirt has been really hard to pin down... until now. Read more

8th January 2016

Good Genes – Sunday Riley

Its been a while since I've done a beauty review but boy, am I back with a good one. I'm rather late to the Sunday Riley party but better late then never. Here are my thoughts on this cult status product. Read more

6th January 2016

Uh oh – Another Sales Haul

Someone needs to check me into Sales-aholic Anonymous because I'm completely addicted! I just can't stop buying things in the sales. I see the word plastered across a shop window and I just seem to go weak at the knees. These are my latest purchases I had to share! Read more

4th January 2016

Five Favourite: Christmas Presents

I'm starting a new series on the blog called Five Favourites. It pretty much says it in the name but the idea is to feature my five favourite/most recommended everything. I hope it will give me the opportunity to talk about topics outside the realm of fashion and beauty which is my usual niche. In this series I will also be touching on travel, restaurants, food, experiences and fitness to name a few.I thought as I had a few requests to do a "What I Got For Christmas..." post, I would combine it with this and do my "Five Favourite: Christmas Presents". Read more

3rd January 2016

Starry Starry Night

I thought I'd quickly share my New Years outfit with you. I had originally planned on having a quiet night in at home but at the final hour I decided to go to a friends party. As is always the way when you decide to do something last minute, I had a sea of clothes on the floor trying to figure out what to wear! In the end I was rather happy with the final result despite throwing it together very last minute. Read more

1st January 2016

2015 Favourites

As we turn our back on 2015, I thought I'd start the first day of this new year on a positive note by chatting all about the products, brands and memories which have stood out and I have nothing but love for. So lets get straight into it! Read more

30th December 2015

To Me, From Me

Those who have read this blog for a while will know I am a great believer in the "To Me, From Me" present and every Christmas and Birthday I tend to treat myself to whatever I've been lusting after the previous few months. This is the gift I treated myself to this Christmas. Read more

28th December 2015

ZARA Picks

Lets be honest ZARA is ALWAYS a good idea. As high street stores go, it is definitely my favourite. The quality, cut and styles often rival that of higher end labels and I've had pieces from there which have lasted years. I recently picked up a few fab items and wanted to share them before they sell out! Read more

27th December 2015

Comfort & Bows

For me Christmas dressing is a tale of two styles. I’m either snuggling up in my new PJs or glam’d up for Christmas Dinner. These are my two festive looks for this year. Read more

24th December 2015

New Year Outfit for Every Occasion

New Year is always a bit of a controversial one. I generally hear two very distinct views about the night. Either it's their favourite time to party it up and ring in the new year in style. Alternatively, I hear a lot about it being overrated with bars being ridiculously crowded and too overpriced. I personally tend to sit somewhere in the middle. Whatever side of the fence you sit on, I have created several looks which should cater to your plans are this year. Read more

23rd December 2015

Feeling Sassy

So here's a crazy little purchase which I just love, love, love! I've raved endlessly about Charlotte Simone's scarves but now it's time to rave about her Sass Cap! Thanks to a cheeky Black Friday promo code I am delighted to finally have it in my wardrobe. Read more

20th December 2015

The Perfect Little Jacket

This jacket had to be shared, not only because it's a "wear with everything" kind of piece, but it is also the bargain of the year! The fringe trend isn't going anywhere and this real suede jacket is so wearable without being too over the top. Read more

18th December 2015

Power of a Two Piece

The two piece really had it's moment over the past year or so, particularly during the Summer. Just about every high street label was getting in on the action. Now that Winter is officially here, I've found the perfect one for this season. Read more

16th December 2015

Pimp My Parker

So it's another grey day in London but I don't even mind because I have my gorgeous new fuchsia parker from Poppy London. Every time I've worn it I have had so many lovely compliments from passers by. Read more

13th December 2015

Sundaze

I'm well and truly back in The Ol' Smoke and I've never been happier. It may be wet and rather grey but it's my home. I love the hustle and bustle, the London style and it's stunning architecture. Although I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty darn cold right now. I'm currently bundling myself up in plenty of layers and oversized scarves. Read more

11th December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Stocking Fillers

We are finally at the end of my Christmas Gift Guides. I hope you have found them (at least a little bit) inspiring. I have really enjoyed collating them and hunting out slightly more unique ideas than the standard ones often churned out repeatedly. Read more

9th December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Children & Teens

Last Saturday was Small Business Saturday which I hadn't heard of until this Christmas. It's aim is to promote, inspire and support small and independent businesses on the first Saturday of each December. When I was collating these gift guides focusing on small companies was my key aim. I really hope this is evident and that it inspires you to shop with some of these smaller but absolutely amazing companies! Read more

6th December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Parents

We are now half way through my Christmas Gift Guides for 2015, which can only mean one thing, Christmas is fast approaching! Hopefully below will provide ample inspiration if you still haven't got anything for your all important mum and dad. Read more

5th December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Girlfriends & Boyfriends

The second instalment in my Christmas Gift Guide are ideas for your beloved boyfriends & girlfriends / husbands & wives. As I mentioned previously, I've searched high and low for more unique gift ideas to feature which will hopefully be a little more meaningful and thoughtful than the usual presents you find on the high street. Read more

2nd December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Friends

This is the first instalment of my five part Christmas Gift Guide. Over the next week I will be covering gift ideas for friends, parents, boyfriends & girlfriends, children & teens and stocking fillers. My aim was to create a list of suggestions which strayed from the High Street and are (hopefully) more unique or thoughtful than the usual stuff you see in the shops. Read more

25th November 2015

Gym Attire

After a two year hiatus I recently joined a gym! Now that I'm well and truly into my late twenties things have started to drop here and there, so I figured it was time to take some action. If I'm honest it's a love/hate relationship (mostly hate) but the silver lining is it offers a whole new area of clothing to shop for - gym wear. Read more

22nd November 2015

My Top 5 MAC Lipsticks

As a lip product fiend, my top 5 MAC lipsticks post had to be done. You'll probably notice an apparent theme running through my 5 choices as I do tend to go for very similar shades but if I love something I go with it! I've tried as much as possible to pick a couple of less obvious shades, so hopefully this will give you some new colours to check out in MAC. Read more

18th November 2015

These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

I recently treated myself to a new pair of booties and I'm so besotted with them I had to share. I was initially drawn to them because they reminded me of a Gianvito Rossi pair I desperately wanted but simply couldn't justify. These beauties are from Sam Edelman and less than half the price. Read more

16th November 2015

Skincare Must Have: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Review

If you are a beauty fiend like me then you'll know all about buying plenty of hit and miss products but VERY occasionally you make a discovery which changes your life. These are the holy grail products of the beauty world and recently I found one! Read more

11th November 2015

Thoughts of the Month: Personal Value

It's no secret I love fashion. I began this blog as an outlet to talk about fashion, my style and my latest fashion acquisitions. I choose to invest heavily in clothes, shoes and bags, partly because what I wear is an expression of who I am and partly because if I feel I look great on the outside then it makes me feel great on the inside. Interestingly, I often get (judgemental) gasps from my friends, family and colleagues about my spending choices which they sometimes see as extravagant. Recently I got to thinking about how each of us choose to spend our hard earned money and what exactly is "personal value". Read more

9th November 2015

Balmaination

I was very, very, very lucky to get my hands on some of the Balmain x H&M collaboration which was released last Thursday. Although I didn't get the pieces I desperately wanted (that gorgeous leather jacket first and foremost), I do feel pretty fortunate I didn't have to pay those ridiculously inflated resale prices to get a piece of this amazing collection. Read more

8th November 2015

25 Random Facts About Me

As a blogger I am obviously completely self obsessed(!) so I'm doing the well worn blogpost, "25 random facts about me". It's time to get personal... Read more

6th November 2015

Bellami Beauty Bar

The Bellami Beauty Bar is (according to them) where hair dreams come true. Bellami Hair has earned itself a reputation of offering the thickest and best clip in hair extensions in the business. Having heard people rave about them both sides of the Atlantic, I figured I would get myself down to their beauty and blending bar on Robertson, West Hollywood. Read more

4th November 2015

Brands to Buy in the US: Beauty

I already posted the first part of my brands to buy in the US which predominantly focused on fashion (with Apple thrown in there too) but I figured as I spent as much on beauty products as I did anything else, I'd dedicate a whole post on which beauty brands to splash out on when you are Stateside. There are quite a few. Read more

2nd November 2015

Brands to Buy in the US: Fashion

I think it is fair to say I have spent a substantial time in the US recently and while there I got to know the shops pretty well! Although I shopped hard I also shopped smart. This meant buying brands which cost far less than at home. So, I thought it only fair to share some of the best places and brands to buy in the US. Read more

1st November 2015

That New Dress Travels: Halloween (American Style)

Its been ages since I've done a proper lifestyle blog post, so I thought it was about time to update you on my current shenanigans and when better then Halloween in LA?! Being my first American Halloween I wanted to soak up every ghoulish, outlandish and ridiculous ounce of the spooky spirit engulfing the city. Read more

26th October 2015

Giveaway Time: BECCA X Jaclyn Hill Pressed Shimmering Skin Perfector

If you caught my recent Sephora Haul post then you'll know all about the hype surrounding the BECCA X Jaclyn Hill Pressed Shimmering Skin Perfector collaboration. Lets just say this is the highlighter of the moment! To celebrate the recently relaunched. That New Dress I have one of these holy grail highlighters to giveaway! Read more

25th October 2015

Black Tie Affair

I recently wore this outfit to a fundraising event and wanted to share it because not only am I head over heels in love with this dress, but it is currently on sale! Read more

21st October 2015

Highstreet Must Have: Sparkly Boots from ZARA

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw these boots from ZARA. They're a perfect cross between Miu Miu and Saint Laurent. Then when I saw the price my eyes (really did) pop out! I've styled them with two outfits (jeans and a dress) to demonstrate their versatility and just how gorgeous they are! Read more

19th October 2015

That New Dress Travels: Timeless Boutique Melrose Avenue

Melrose is quite possibly my favourite shopping street in LA. If you haven't strutted down the famous Melrose Avenue then the first thing you should know is it can be distinctly divided into two parts. Once you head past Fairfax, Melrose changes. It becomes hipper and younger and full of independent boutiques of which my favourite is called Timeless. Read more

18th October 2015

GlamGlow Flashmud Brightening Treatment Review

The Glamglow Flashmud Brighting Treatment is the latest member in the Glamglow product line and when it comes to face masks they do my absolute favourites. I have raved about them six hundred million times before, so it will be no surprise I had to try this newbie out! Read more

16th October 2015

Unicorns & Sequins with The Ragged Priest

When I saw this jacket it took me a flat 10 seconds to decide I had to have it. I mean what's not to love? Unicorns and sequins are surely a one way road to fashion utopia! In fact, I adore it so much I bought it out to LA with me where it is 30C plus weather. Somehow, someway I'm going to wear it! Read more

14th October 2015

BCBG Obsession – Part 2

Having fallen head over heels in love with BCBG there were a few full price pieces I couldn't resist splurging on from their recent A/W15 collection. Read more

12th October 2015

BCBG Obsession – Part 1

BCBG was probably the one shop I spent the most time (and money!) in while I was in LA. Although it was a brand I knew of, mostly for their evening dresses and association with Herve Leger, it wasn't somewhere I had shopped in. The reason I fell so madly in love with their clothes is because it offers stylish dressing for lazy people! Yes, I love fashion and putting outfits together but sometimes on a regular, run of the mill work day there is nothing better then throwing on a dress or top/ skirt combo which looks great without any need for additional accessorising. Read more

11th October 2015

Tale of Another Bicester Village Haul

I've talked on numerous occasions about my love for Bicester Village and how I've found some of my favourite pieces of all time there. However, I'm finally learning it's not a place I can exercise any form of will power. In fact, it's crack for shopaholics and I always come back broke. Read more

9th October 2015

Feeling Spendy in Sephora

I don't know what it is about makeup shopping but it just makes me go weak at the knees and I forget all about the need to be frugal! It only took a single visit to Sephora to purchase enough products to last me several years but a girl can never have enough, right?! Read more

7th October 2015

Transitioning into Autumn

As long as I can remember transitioning into Autumn has been my favourite time of the year because the weather is as close to perfection as UK weather can get! It is still warm but the air is starting to feel crisp. Also, in the fashion stakes we're moving toward layering, earthy tones and textures, all of which I love! Read more

5th October 2015

Saks off 5th: The Place to Pick up a Designer Bargain

Saks off 5th is one of my favourite shopping haunts in LA for picking up a designer bargain. They recently opened their doors at the Beverly Connection on Las Cienega (opposite the Beverly Centre). It is definitely the best of the discount department store outlets I've visited. It is wonderfully laid out, easy to navigate and far tidier than a lot of their competitor's outlets. Also, the designer brand selection is second to none. Read more

2nd October 2015

Thoughts of the Month: Why I Blog

I'm more then aware I haven't been a good blogger recently; in fact I've pretty much been shit. The thing about blogging is it is an unbelievably challenging task and the responsibility of keeping it going constantly can be quite overwhelming. I have incredible guilt over my recent lack of focus and blogging break which has got me thinking, why do I actually blog and what it is I want to achieve? Read more

30th September 2015

My Dream Bag: Vintage Chanel Backpack

Sooo my dream bag recently happened. I've been eying up a vintage Chanel backpack for over a year but either I haven't had the funds available or the right bag hasn't been up for sale. When I spotted this one on Vestiaire Collective it was an easy decision to treat myself. The condition was one of the best I had seen and although I would have liked to pay a little less, the price wasn't too horrific. Read more

31st July 2015

Minna Parikka: Mad Hopping Love

I currently have shoes falling out of every cupboard and taking up all my floor space, I officially am on a shoe buying ban. So thank goodness this last post about a new pair of shoes (for a while at least) are the best pair ever! These bunny high top trainers are from Minna Parikka... Read more

29th July 2015

Brand Love – Current/Elliott

I think I've mentioned on the blog previously I'm a big fan of patterned jeans. As someone who, above all, believes fashion should be fun, it is no surprise I'm drawn toward the wackier side of denim design. If it has a floral pattern, animal print or an interesting motif, chances are I'm probably going to love it! This is exactly why I had to talk about denim brand Current/Elliot. Read more

27th July 2015

Brand Love – RED Valentino

I wanted to do a new series on the blog about my favourite brands and labels. I often get asked where something I'm wearing is from and I thought this would be a great way of sharing the highlights in my wardrobe. When it comes to clothes and accessories I have a penchant for pretty and girly. If it has a bow, flowers or lace there is a 99% chance I will love it. RED Valentino is the quintessential brand for girly girls. Read more

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