A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE...

Hello all!

I just wanted to break away from the family celebrations, to say a quick 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' before a certain someone eats all the mince pies! I hope your having a lovely Christmas wherever you are, and have (like myself) stuffed yourself silly with yummy food! 

The last few days have been rather intense with last minute present wrapping, tons of food preparation, and carol singing opportunities with my choir - including a lovely visit to local care homes! But today I've had a chance to relax; watch every Christmas film possible and dance around in my amazing Christmas jumper (to my sisters disgrace)...
It's been an hard year, with my last year of A Levels, so Christmas is going to be a well deserved break before I resume the madness of 2014.

Well that's all from me. Its just leaves me to say 'Enjoy the rest of your Christmas Day'!

Clothes Show Live Event Review + a little Giveaway..

 Hello! It's Friday, which can only mean one thing - THE WEEKEND!

First off, as promised I'm showing you what myself and my sidekick/photograper/much cooler friend Emma-lee, got up to at the Clothes Show Live 2013 a few weekends ago. As its such a huge event on the UK Fashion calender, I split my posts into several interests - including an OOTD and Catwalk snaps. To finish off, I've selected a few photos of the stalls and talks that were going on during the day...

 

 During the day I got lots of opportunitys to do some christmas shopping (not just for myself) and meet a few celebrites - meeting Britian and Irelands Next Top Model winner was so exciting! It was a really great day, and I'd definitely recommend the show as a great day out with your friends. A few of my favourtie stalls was the Ciate London nail varnish stand, and Oh my Love clothing. I also managed to get my latest copies of the Company Magazine - horrah!

Finally, I've got a Christmas giveaway to tell you about! If you've heard of Dressale.com, before then you'll know they sell the best selection of evening dresses for every occasion! With Christmas on its way, they're giving 10 dresses away every week!

To be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is....

1. Register on Dressale:http://www.dressale.com/
2. Like Dressale on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dressale

3. Follow Dressale on twitter: https://twitter.com/dressale

4. Leave the comment under this post with your email address

5.Apply the dress you want to get here>>>http://dress.cm/Z1Zu5M
6. Follow my blog on GFC
7. Follow my blog on Bloglovin
8. Follow my blog of facebook
Once entered please leave your email address, Facebook name, and twitter handle bellow! And let me know how you've entered.

 Giveaway will expire on January 15 and there will be one winner for each dress..

That's all from me, keep a look out for my Christmas themed posts!
Lots of Love,

Christmas Wishes - Blogger Secret Santa...

Hello!
It's been a little too long, as UCAS applications and life in general has got the better of me recently. Since I last saw you I've had my first offer to study a history degree, (WAHOOO) which has put a huge smile of my face and I now have a desperate need to go celebratory shopping!

Today I received a little parcel in the post, covered in Christmas decoration - and despite knowingly opening it before Christmas day, I was so intrigued to find out what it was! I've taken part in a Secret Santa with a few other fellow bloggers. I won't tell you who mine is, as it will spoil the surprise, but my lovely parcel was from Donna from Polkadot-Pink...

oh and please ignore the photo quality - my cammera is currently on charge :(

 Donna sent me a lovely selection of goodies, including a wonderful scented Christmas Eve 'Yankee Candle,' which I've placed in my bedroom, ready to light at Christmas! It smells heavenly and was a lovely gesture! I also had a beautiful purse, with a camera detailed onto it - so she obviously recognised my love of photography! Inside the purse, was a beautiful pair of owl earrings (also one of my favourite animals) which I'm hoping to wear soon. Finally, my love of sweets has been rewarded with a big pack of EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPERS - so my Christmas is now sorted!

Thanks Donna for a lovely present, and I hope everyone else taking part loves their presents just as much as I do!

Lots of Love,

'It's beginning to look a lot like... M&Co Christmas Party Collection'

Hello! It's another week closer on my Christmas countdown (sad I know)! Only 6 weeks left till the festivities really begin and in celebration of their new Party range, M&Co contacted me to let me know about they're recent blogger challenge to style a piece from the new Party wear collection. With the chance of winning £75 in vouchers, and my keen eye for something a bit sparkly this year, it didn't take me long to choose a favourite from the collection...

Pricing the Outfit:

Sequin Dress - M&Co - £99, Fur Jacket - M&Co - £79, Stiletto Heels - House of Fraser - £70, Black Clutch - M&Co - £15, Necklace - M&Co - £8

The dress chosen to style from the collection, was a 1920's style embroidered shift dress. If you watched the film 'The Great Gatsby' this summer, you'll understand why the 1920's have been so influential in fashion over the past few months. If you didn't (though I strongly recommend it as a Saturday night in treat) then let me explain how I was inspired myself, by the beautiful 20's, in selecting an outfit from the M&Co collection. First off the 20's were all about the dancing, and being a passionate dancer myself, this dress looked both practical (for dancing) but stunning with all it's embroidery too! If there's one thing accepted only at Christmas - it's dancing with two left feet - and I felt this dress would really let you go wild with the Charleston...The 20's were also about the contrast of dark and light, so this dress fit perfectly with its deep purples and gold sequins.

I've styled this dress with an M&Co silver lined, black clutch, which is perfect for carrying along the essentials. I also chose a black fir coat - also from M&Co - for keeping warm on winter evenings. Fur coat's were also a popular choice during the 1920's, so I felt it was very fitting with my initial inspiration for the outfit! Finally I chose a pair of Aldo Stiletto Court Heels, from House of Fraser, as they added the feminine touch to the outfit and a lovely long necklace from M&Co's jewellery collection!

If you fancy styling your own outfit, in a bid to win a lovely treat of £75 in vouchers, head over to the M&Co blog: http://blog.mandco.com/2013/10/29/blogger-challenge-style-a-christmas-party-dress/#.UoEspid8sxx 

That's all for today's rambles! I hope I've given you some inspiration for your own Christmas Outfits... Let me know what you think!

Lots of Love,

The day after an eventful evening...

Only 3 sleeps till Christmas!!!!!!!
A PRE-WARNING - this is one very random post!

In traditional Christmas celebration style, I spent last night (and the majority of this morning) at a friends Christmas party. Being the lightweight I am... I'm now a walking zombie! 

From last night's experience I have 3 things to say about house parties...

1. Take your own Alcohol 2. Don't wear a skirt/dress 3. Ensure at least one person is still sober.
Today I've had my favourite Christmas tune (The Power of Love) on repeat - thanks to the John Lewis Christmas advert. If you need refreshing of it's amazingness, or just wan't to admire it again - like myself, I've dropped a link for your bellow...

I also came across some great style video's, from Matalan today. As a fellow Teen, I found it so hard during my younger years to find fashionable clothing that I still felt comfortable in. Matalan's teen ranges saved my backside - quite literally - or I may have been wearing plastic bags as an outfit!

So If your an super cool parent, or haven't a clue in what you 12 year old daughter want's for Christmas - take a leaf from my 'made all the mistakes' book - seek Matalan for help!
There's also 'generation' at New Look. Which is just as great! And obviously every girl my age, went through her 'tammy girl' stage - AM I RIGHT?

Well, once I've recovered I'll make some effort to get a half decent post up for you!
Lots of Love,

Christmas Nailssss :)

There's only 5 Sleeps Till Christmas!!!!!

With Christmas less than a week away I've been Christmasying up, everything I own!

Today's nails are in true Christmas festive spirit, with a mix of Barry M green (a birthday present last year from my lovely friend!) and a red Maxfactor nail polish!

 Okay, It might look a little tacky? But I'm planning on going gold in the next few days - so be prepared! I'm just starting to get the Christmas decorations out this year (gutted), so cranking up every Christmas tune! 

Lots of Love,

The perfect excuse for wearing furs...

7 sleeps till CHRISTMAS! This is too exciting!
As you know, during my hectic weekend of singing at various Christmas concerts, arranging my holidays and enjoying a Saturday night at the Free Live 2012 concert, I did manage to get a few shots for a post done.... (believe it or not?!)

I've been doing some pre-Christmas shopping, as I couldn't wait the extra week for my mom to surprise me! I've been looking for a faux fur since early November, and thanks to 'Select' I finally sourced a high-street steal! Yay! I've also been dying for some velvet in my wardrobe (although I've been avoiding it, due to my best friends phobia) However, Thanks to Top Shop, and my lovely Vodafone rewards voucher, have finally completed my mission...

I fell in love with this Faux fur from Select, as it doesn't spell tacky! I hate the furs that really look their price, and you always have to bare this in mind when shopping. The pattern is subtly, which means I can pair it up with a number of different outfits - I mean who every thought velvet AND furs? The pin attached is courtesy of Primark, and just adds the final touches to the coat. I already went one step further, to buy myself a large furs, but on this particular fur, the three quarter sleeves and cropped jacket, make it great on a night out, as it's not to heavy to carry!

I loved the lace detail on this Primark top. It was initially one of my shirts for sixth form, but it was so cute I've just been wearing it every weekend instead!

The velvet shorts are now my no.1 wardrobe item. I just love the vintage style buttons, and they fit lovely - unlike many of the Top Shop shorts, which are always too big or too small!

Barry M & Beauty UK Sky Blue nail paint...

Good Morning. ~ ONLY 9 SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS!

I'm currently slouching around in my Pjays, having had an exciting night out at Free Radio Live Concert, I'm now spending my morning re-cooperating...

Feeling glittery last night, I've used two nail paints to create this sky blue glitter nail colour. First I used a thick layer of Beauty UK blue nail polish, followed by a coat of Barry M glitter! 

As you can probably already tell, from previous posts, I love Barry M nail paint's! The paint is also long lasting, and chip resistant - which saves you from the paint of re-applying...
This nail polish will complete you outfit on a glittery night out! And is very subtle so you can wear it with a rang of outfits too.

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,

Dotty P Party Dress - Competition Entry...

So, I was invited to take part in a little competition over at Fashion Vouchers - and was happy to take part, as I spend most my weekend on the website sourcing my latest deals...

The competition involved selecting an outfit from a merchants website for £100 or less, using discounts found the FashionVouchers.com website! -Click here for comp.
For my outfit, I was inspired by a great deal of 20% off at Dorothy Perkins, for limited time only, and wanted to make the most of it. For your chance to get this deal - head over to the Fashion Vouchers Website!

I've been scouring the Dorothy Perkins website, and come up with this little outfit selection for you. With Christmas firmly focused in my mind at the moment, I found this gorgeous red dress, that really stood out for me, as perfect for any Christmas party... And thanks to the 20% discount, this outfit can be yours for under £100.

Red Dress 

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Black Blazer 

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Leopard Print Clutch 

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Black Heels 

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£112 £98

If your feeling festive, this outfit will get you partying on the dance floors till midnight! Both the Blazer and Clutch are from the brand new Kardashian collection at Dotty P - which may I say I am in love with! The great thing with a red dress, is you can customise it however you want, and here is just some of the examples you can make your Christmas party outfit stand out! The fine lace detail on the dress is gorgeous and the peplum style lower half with show of your figure perfectly too.

Lots of Love,