Grey dress

Grey jumper dress - Topshop, Necklace - Urban Outfitters, Shoes - River Island

So these pictures were clearly taken over Christmas so I have no excuse for not posting other than sheer laziness. If there was an award for being a shit blogger I'd probably win it. Not just blogging though, just my online existence. Life has been socially hectic lately and having fun and being slightly intoxicated has gotten in the way of pursuing dreams  of being an actual fashion blogger, being a real grown up and ever having money in my bank account. But sure, enjoying life is the name of the game right?

Bloody love this dress..or jumper. Cool and casual, easy and breezy. I should probably pair it with tights because my legs are white. Seriously white, but if I can get away with going bare legged I usually go for it. Ripped tights are the bane of my existence.

First world problems. 

Love & Hugs.

xx

Hair Envy

Gwen Stefani.

I'm a huge fan of Gwen, her music, her style, her determination, her body, even her lipstick choices appeal to me. To top it all off she has the dream hair. Platinum blonde AND in good condition. Its beyond me how it looks so shiny, healthy and thick so consistently. Platinum blonde is up there with being one of the hardest colours to pull off and maintain. Any sort of a root is instantly noticeable, its prone to going a little bit too warm (Orangey) and as its peroxide it is extremely damaging to the hair. But she's been rocking it for years and not once have I seen it looking in anyway dodgy. (Not that I see her regularly or anything!)
She, or her hairdresser, also has the styling perfected. Wheter it's 1970's Glamour, Rockabilly or a simple topknot, her hair always compliments whatever fashion she's rocking that day.

I did have my hair platinum once, I quite liked it too, but working in a salon now and seeing how damaging it can be would put me right off. Pretty sure my hair would snap if I tried. I do copy some of her up styles though. My friend in work is big into retro type hair styling and loves playing with my hair so I can be seen wondering around town with massive quiffs and victory rolls on a regular basis.

Hope the new year is being nice to you guys.

xx

New Years

 Velvet dress - UO sale, Shoes - UO

Hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years.

I have had a great few weeks filled with friends, family, chocolate and alcohol. 

2012 has been a strange year, I came into it heartbroken, grieving and just about coping. I took life minute by minute as anything beyond that was to much to deal with. I can't really pinpoint the day, or even the month when happiness filled me again (possibly being in London with some pals drinking in some godforsaken pub in Walthamstow...), but it did, and I'm so grateful. I've learnt a lot, mostly about myself, how strong I really am and how to treat the people around me. I've been disappointed by some, but I've been lucky enough to meet some amazing people who will hopefully play a part in my life for many years to come. 

I made so many changes in my life in 2012, so my 'resolution' for 2013 is grow a little bit more, create more opportunities for myself and start some new relationships filled with love, laughter and hope. 

...and maybe blog a little bit more

...and eat less chocolate. :)

xx

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Currently Loving

1. Petticoat skirts

I first spotted the petticoat skirt in American Apparel a while back and resisted buying it. 76euro. Gah. Then literally the next day Bebe Zeva from Fated to be hated posted this look (first pic), and wow. Its amazing! So I headed back down to American Apparel after convincing myself that life would be better if I owned this skirt, they had just one left, perfect. I very excitedly tried it on, to find it wasn't quite the dream skirt I'd been dreaming of. So disappointing. I mean it was lovely, but for 76euro I'd wanted amazing. So I resisted, but I still can't get it out of my head! I'm heading to Belfast next week and have decided if they have it there I will buy it!


2. Over sized jumpers

I'm living in giant jumpers at the moment. Makes leaving my cosy flat a little bit easier in the moment.


3. Nutella

This squirrel is me. Every time my boyfriend walks into the kitchen he catches me with a jar of Nutella and a spoon. Its gone beyond just 'loving' it, I'm physically addicted, I even tried to make my own one day. I'm trying to shift the last few pounds so need to give it up. I can't decide if I'm best to go cold turkey, give it up completely or like...over eat it? Allow myself to have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner (which I would gladly do) until I'm sick of it and can't face it anymore. Tough decision. My mouth is watering right now.

Boyfriend Fit

I never thought I'd say this but...I think I'm over skinny jeans. For the moment anyway. I mean I won't be throwing out any of my Topshop Leigh's, but they might take a back seat for the moment.
I'm loving the laid back feel of these loose fit, low rise jeans, always worn with cuffed hems.

Jeans- Old Topshop Harpers, Jumper- Fred Perry

I feel like I'm channelling my inner 16 year old, Avril lavigne loving self when I wear them low on my hips, although I'm trying to keep my underwear hidden this time round. I try to keep the upper half slightly more feminine with a loose fit, but low cut top, which you can't see here because it was baltic out and I needed my biggest, heaviest jumper to keep me warm. 

I loveeeeeee this jumper. More than words can say. Its so big and warm, and I wear it any day that I have to spend an extended amount of time outdoors. Its super.

I'm planning the laziest weekend ever. The boy is gone to Manchester so I'm going to sit in and watch crap movies he won't let me watch, and eat so much chocolate. Its exciting really.

Hope all is well.
Xx