GOODBYE 2013

Dress and jacket - c/o Motel. Boots - Kurt Geiger

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I spent mine eating far too much food and chilling with family.

I can’t believe 2013 has nearly come to an end. Time to make those New Years resolutions and reflect on the year gone by. As per usual I haven’t really thought of any resolutions yet but I am definitely going to make positive changes in 2014.

What about you?

If you’re planning to party away 2013, Motel is definitely one of those places for that party dress. I couldn’t resist this sequinned dress. With a more relaxed shape and cut out shoulders I think makes it a little more me, especially with a bomber jacket thrown over. On another subject how cute is this twin set! yes please.

I am also trying to achieve a faux bob here (not very well I might add) Although I don’t think I’m brave enough for such a chop, I would love a new style for 2014, What about a fringe?

I will be celebrating in London this year which is very exciting. Getting to see Wicked yesterday has already kicked the week off to a good start. Whatever your plans are, I hope you all have a brilliant New Year and see you all in 2014!

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SECRET SANTA

Secret Santa is one of the many surprises had around the festive period. So when M&S contacted me about taking part in a bloggers secret santa, how could I resist. The Budget was set at £20. I had to restrain myself not to buy 13 bags of Percy pigs but sense got the better of me and I headed over to the blog chosen for me by M&S to gather some other ideas.

After spending time reading through her blog, I was very nervous what to get. This girl was super fashionable, with lots of designer labels. One thing I knew instantly was she loved to accessorise… I went straight to M&S Gifts for her and Jewellery. Narrowing it down, I finally went for this statement necklace by Autograph.
I thought it would be perfect for a jackets and jeans combo or for that christmas party dress.

I was even more excited to receive my gift, this super snug hat. With a keen eye, my secret santa knows I love my hats and a perfect colour to tie into the rest of my outfits.

Thank you so much M&S and my secret Santa (who I will reveal soon)… it has been great fun to get involved.

What have you bought your secret santa? or can you guess who mine was?

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CLOTHES SHOW LIVE

Bloggy ladies at Echo Falls

Above - Mel, Lucy and myself

Hat - Urban Oufitters. Top and skirt Topshop. Boots - Whistles

A few weeks back saw me attend the Clothes Show Live. Having never been before I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I still can’t believe how HUGE the venue is. Although surprisingly I didn’t buy anything (christmas ban) I was especially tempted by the beauty area and the Models Own stand. Wow!
The CSL is a five day fashion festival. Packed with top fashion and beauty brands, hair and beauty demonstrations and non-stop catwalk shows. With numerous celebrities making an appearance throughout the weekend.
The best part of the day was getting to met some fellow bloggers, special shout out to Mel for these photos and Deborah for helping me out on a bloggy challenge.

I also gave my first attempt to the daunting world of filming. Thanks to the CSL I got to be featured on their Youtube channel here.. Make sure you give it a little thumbs up and subscribe for more.



For my outfit I wore my trusty Topshop quilted skirt, another fluffy jumper and burgundy fedora. A staple look of mine this winter it seems. I promise when this lifetime of darkness ends I will get out to snap some more outfit posts.

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GIFTS FOR GUYS.

Tell me I am not alone in the fact I have NO presents bought eeeeppp! The hardest people to buy for are the guys in my life… brother, dad and boyfriend! (If your reading this hints would be helpful)

So why listen to a girl who hasn’t bought a single gift I hear you cry? Well, I have done a lot of window shopping, thats why!

1 - Ok, first on my list of presents is usually clothes for my boyfriend. He’s super easy to pick for and I normally can’t go wrong with a shirt. I love this one by swedish brand Our Legacy. They always do something a little different than the standard check or stripe. 
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2 - A witty book. Personally I love getting a coffee table book, it's something that you wouldn't necessarily buy yourself. With nice photography, graphics or humour it can be a lovely treat. 

3 - Everyone has an mobile phone and everyone needs a case. SOLD!. It is christmas after all so it’s worth going for something a bit fancier than a clear plastic number and this beauty (I want myself) a Handmade leather case by Il Bussetto is perfect.

4 - Winter warmers are a must at christmas. Usually the colder weather doesn't stop at December as January/February can normally be freezing for us too. These are also great gift ideas when you don’t really know the size of the person you are buying for. A wooly hat from Oliver Spencer will certainly do the trick.

5 - Most boys I know love their gadgets and Lomography cameras can be a good place to start. With reasonable prices and lots of different designs, there is something for everyone.

6 - For something rather daper, cufflinks.. with Paul Smith launching his latest exhibition at the Design Museum these are most certainly in keeping for that stylish man in your life.

7 - Gadgets and games… these go hand in hand for boys. I spied this retro style table tennis set which could be the perfect little stocking filler from Asos, they have a whole host of great novelty gifts to help you along.


8 - Last but not least, an amazing print. I bought my bother a Peter Strain print for christmas and it was possibly the best gift I've gotten him to date, unfortunately I am always trying to top it. Peter has been featured in, Empire, Esquire and The Guardian. Not bad eh? There are lots to choose from here but I love this Anchorman one, perfect for the release of Anchorman 2 this week.


Dont forget you can always treat yourself with a new perfume via my giveaway here... Good luck and Happy Christmas hunting everyone.

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TALKING PERFUMES & A SPECIAL GIVEAWAY.

Every christmas without fail, I get a new perfume. Whether I treat myself or receive it as a gift, a new scent is the perfect Christmas gift.

Lately I was in a bit of a perfume rut. After wearing Emporio Armani She for a lifetime and then dabbling in all of the Calvin Klein collections. I was getting tired of what I had and couldn't find a new one I loved.

Until recently! Just when you find one, you find them all. The past year has seen me gather a whole host of new favourites. It started with Escentric Molecule 01, then Chanel Chance, followed recently by Gucci Premier and Stella McCartney's Lilly. 
Which leads me on to the fun part. I know it's hard to pick a perfume for someone else but if you like any of the perfumes mention above then the next part might interest you...

Thanks to the guys at Fragrance Direct they’ve given me my favourite to giveaway. I went for a Gucci Premiere Gift box. Filled with lots of special treats. Perfume, body lotion and I haven't came across a Vaporisateur before but this gift box has one and thats pretty darn exciting lol I feel like it should make things disappear but a las I think its merely just a smaller Eau De Parfum Spray.

Gucci Premier features top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, middle notes of Musk and White Flowers and Leather and woodsy base notes.

I love these kind of rich smells, if you do too or know someone who does, this makes for a special gift.

As this is a little christmas treat to my readers, all you have to do is be a follower of my blog… I would love to hear what is on your christmas wish this year to so please leave a comment :)

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