let's get away, just for one day. Hello Lichfield...

Last week, my mom, sister and nan took a little trip to Lichfield. It's a little town full of tea rooms, charity shops and market stalls (or maybe that was just because it was a market day)! We spent a few hours walking through some beautiful parks - but mainly concentrating on the important task of raiding every charity shop in the 1 mile radius of the town...

Successfully out mission was complete, so the rest of the time was spent eating Victoria sponge in a coffee shop. I have a confession, I will be returning this Friday, as my little choir is going to sing in the Cathedral there - veeeeeeery exciting!

 

Can I first just announce my love for the  SS13 H&M Conscious collection! The collection is just perfection and if your looking for inspiration on how to style it, head over to one of my favourite bloggers, Olivia at What Olivia Did - trust me it's worth it!

Among the many recent purchases from H&M, I brought these gorgeous patterned jeans for a thrifty price of £9.99. I'm loving the tribal feel to spring clothes! But dressed my trousers with an army style jacket from Boohoo, which was only £6 on Ebay (another cheeky bargain purchase) and my sturdy Primak boots. I also layered up, with my coat and scarf as it was freezing outside - don't let the sun fool you!

What I'm Wearing: Trousers - H&M, Jacket - Boohoo, Coat - Bank, Boots/Scarf - Primark.

Part of my art coursework is to pick out pretty fabrics for a final piece (I'll fill you in when it's all finished). So I spent most of the day selecting fabrics - with the help of my mom - and materials to use! I get so excited my pretty materials. weird I know!

I finished the day off with a well deserved hot chocolate... oh and a gigantic slice of Victoria sponge! I think it's about time I thought about a serious diet! 

Well I'm off now to get on with some more revision - yay :(

Lots of Love,

'Too school for cool,' SS13 inner CHIC style...

My Pantomime show finally over! I've had such a great time with all the cast and it's 'bring on the after show party' now!

Since finally returning to civilisation, I've been sooooooooooo excited about the return of slogan's and a new adoption of the 'inner CHIC,' featuring all over the high-street! 

It's been a few years since it was acceptable to go out in with your favourite catch phrase on your jumper, and pull off a combination of 'school girl nerd' with 'cool chic' - but it's back! I was inspired by Ashish's collection for Summer/Spring 2013 collection, which covered everything a 'too school for cool' teenager could ever need in their wardrobe!

 Below is some great snaps form the collection, my own trend wardrobe wishlist, and how celebrities are wearing it!

 

I also loved the fresh take on the messy bun, throughtout the collection. Using the old school scrunchies to hold a side bun in place - look out for my own 'step by step tutuorial' on that soon! 

Check out the rest of the collection here: http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2013/ready-to-wear/ashish

With a highly needed shopping trip, I've been puttign together my own trend wishlist...

I just love the Top Shop dress, and Geek slogan top! They look great, and you can pair them up with your favourite skater skirts, frilly socks and converst! The red college top is from missguided, and Kapow jumper from Boohoo. These are a great way to dress for a casual SS13 outing; and take some inspiration from Ashish's collection, and add some glitter to make your outfit stand out! 

 Little Mix ROCK this style. They're whole style screams CHIC!

 Here's little mix on Dancing on Ice, they look amazing in their chick/geek look! I love how Leigh show's off her printed slogan tee and follows the trend, by pairing with a glittery sequin skirt! LOVE IT!

Anyway, I'm off now!

Lots of Love,

Feeling Christmasy? Xmas Jumpers & Novelty Knits..

ONLY 10 MORE SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS! - Do you like my XMAS header?

I hope you all as excited for Christmas as myself, this year! I'm sure you're all shopped out with Chrsitmas presents for your friends and family, but there's still one thing missing from my wardrobe this winter! A CHRISTMAS JUMPER!
So it was christmas jumper day yesterday, and although my collage 6th form diddn't go crazy in Primark and wherever else sells the cheapest jumpers, I was anxious to get me own. Thanks to the magical tool of online shopping, I've selected a few jumpers at reasonable prices, that will get your outfits feeling Christmasy!

1.SNOW FLAKE JUMPER £55, ILLUSTRATED PEOPLE - TOP SHOP

2. RED CHRISTMAS FAIRISLE JUMPER £35, RIVER ISLAND

3. COPENAGEN KNIT £89, FRENCH CONNECTION

4. FATHER CHRISTMAS JUMPER £15, BOOHOO

5. CANDY CANE XMAS JUMPER SWEATER £19.99, NEW LOOK

6. CHRISTMAS REINDEER XMAS JUMPER £35, AWEAR

7. FAIR ISLE JUMPER £14, GEORGE - ASDA

8. REINDEER XMAS CHRISTMAS JUMPER £35, M&S

9. MISLETOE JUMPER £32, ASOS

Have you brought your Xmas jumpers yet? 

Lots of Love,

The perfect outfit for under £50 - No problem!

As you already know, I'm obsessed with a bargain or two! So when Boohoo.com set me the challenge to put together an outfit for under £50, I was more than happy to spend my Saturday morning clawing at my computer screen, for the wonderful creations in the current Boohoo range. Problem was, choosing one outfit wasn't going to be easy! If you fancy checking out the compeition for yourself and testing out your 'bargain hunter skills' then head over to: www.fashionvouchers.com. So, I'll stop my rambling...here's my competition entry. Enjoy! X

Skater Leather Look Skirt: £14, Shirt £18, Velvet Slipper Shoes £18.