Is This Real Life?

Summer In Winter

2012-01-26T16:35:00.004Z

How To Make It Feel Like Summer In Winter On A Budget

-Roll up the Blazer sleeves

-Add some of These tights

- Add a pair of High-Tops to take the look from dressy to day-time chic and you will be looking Awesome in no time at all and you will still have a few £'s in your pocket left to buy a nice hot water bottle to heat you up and really make it feel like 'Summer In Winter'

Where To Buy The Clothes

1. Blazer- A/Wear - £45

2. Shorts- A/Wear - £30

3. Bag- A/Wear - £30

1. Nike High Tops- ASOS - £70

2. Peach High Tops- ASOS - £35

3. http://www.asos.com/Ash/Ash-Bowie-Wedge-Trainers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1904360&SearchQuery=ash&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=White (I know these are super expensive but I just through them in incase you wanted to treat yourself as they are so pretty)

P.S If you have never checked out A/Wear before, you should take a peek. I have ordered loads from it and the Jeans I'm wearing in this post are from there. They also seem to have free delivery for all International orders over £30 on, so a little incentive too. I'm such an enabler, Ha!

P.P.S Just a litlle disclaimer I haven't been asked by A/Wear or anything to promote them, I just really like their clothes, Ha!

Basically some pictures of beautiful clothes

2012-01-25T19:52:00.000Z

Buy Winter Kate HERE

The Fringe Benefits

2012-01-23T15:04:00.002Z

Fringes, Bangs, whatever you call them they always cause some drama, right?

I got my first fringe when I was about 14.
I think I just wanted to try it for a change, I got it, I liked it, I grew it out then started all over again.
And to be honest that's how the cycle has went ever since.
Since that very first fringe i have had some variation of a fringe, I think my face looks a little weird without it and I think it suits my hair type.
I tend to sway toward the side fringe as it flatters my face shape more i think but I'm going to the hairdressers this week and I'm going to take the plunge and go for a full fringe again, not because I want a full fringe but because I think the only way to get a nice side fringe is to get a full fringe cut and push it to the side...woah are you keeping up here? hehe!

This is what has inspired this post because before I am even sitting on the hairdressers chair I have already decided the conversation i will have with the hairdresser about the fringe. I will have to make clear that i need it a certain length, a certain shape (it just has to be graduated down the sides), a certain thickness and goodness knows what else i will have thought of before my actual appointment comes around.

It just makes me laugh sometimes when i think of the effort and time most of us put in with the whole fringe debate.
Should I get them, Should I not, Will I Suit them, Should I push them to the side, Should I grow them out...
Ahhh so many questions....
And the funniest thing of all is when you get your fringe that you have debated about for weeks, it normally always takes the first person you meet a few minutes to even think what is different about your face but to us, the person who has just had this big chunk of hair cut off and placed on the front of their face it seems like the most noticeable thing in the world, when in actual fact its not.

It got me thinking about our celeb friends who, i don't know about you but i use as my fringe-spiration at all times.
Who has the best fringes and who like most of us, has had some fringe disasters and can we, by looking at their do's and don'ts figure out a science of getting the perfect fringe?

I put together a post like the last one I did about Blonde VS Brunettes to let you have a little compare and contrast at the fringe dilemma and hopefully give you some hair-spiration of your own if you are considering a fringe any time soon.

So who do you think suits the fringes and who doesn't?
And do you take part in the fringe debate when you have to go to the hairdressers?
I would love to know.....

Sunday Show and Tell

2012-01-22T15:36:00.000Z

I thought I would change up my usual Sunday Show and Tell posts for a little bit.

I LOVE when bloggers (Esp Una Bella Vita-Amaze!) do link lists of fun things they are loving right now so I thought I would take a leaf out of their book and do the same thing.
On a Sunday it's sometimes difficult to pick what video, image or quote to share with you'll as there is always so many amazing things to choose from, So this way it means I can share all the links with you.

I have picked some things that I have really loved listening too, reading or watching this week. I hope that you enjoy them and find them as funny/inspiring as I have.....Let me know what you think?

1. “I’m a geriatric starlet, my dear, don’t you know,” This is what you call a Independent Stylish Lady. She is wonderful.

2. Just finished reading THIS book. There was so much hype around it I just couldn't resist. It was ok. Nothing spectacular but .....nice, which is sometimes all you need a book bought on a whim to be right? It's super short so if you have a spare afternoon read it curled up with some hot chocolate, it's that kinda story.

3. Really interesting article HERE. I always wondered what OUR generation would be named. Are we Generation Sell. Can we make a business out of every hobby we have?

4. Genuinely I have been singing THIS song for the past few months constantly. I LOVE it big time. It fits right into my love of 'Country Music' and 'Things That Are So Bad They Become Amazing'. I defy you not to 'Shake It' by the end of the video.

5. Thanks for teaching me everything I know.... So True.

It’s Friday, Friday

2012-01-20T15:28:00.000Z

Dress- Ellos
Leather Jacket - Muubaa
Jeans- Motel
Fur Gilet - ASOS
Shoes- ASOS

Best British Bloggers got in touch with me a little while ago to ask if I would like to take part in a bit of a bloggers challenge which was to style this 'Little Black Dress' into a Friday night outfit.
As soon as I heard those three little letters L.B.D, my answer was of course....Hell Yeah!

So I think there is one blogger from each region of the UK taking part. i.e Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales.
And I am of course reppin' Scotland!

This is how I styled the dress and how I would wear it on a Friday night. I never like to feel too 'dressy' if you know what i mean?
If I'm wearing a dress like this, then i like my hair to be a bit un-done and natural looking make-up to stop it looking too WAG-tastic.

I really didn't know what this dress would look like on as it's really stretchy and in a sort of smock-style. But when I tried it on, I loved it. The stretchy-ness makes it feel really comfortable and the pleats and little frills at the bottom give it a really lovely shape.

It has two layers and lining so it feels a lot more expensive than it is at £39.

I ADORE my Jordan jeans from Motel that I got just before Christmas. I really didn't know whether to buy them as at £48 I thought they were a bit pricey but I ended up finding a 10% off code (Thanks Google!) and as it was my Mama's birthday party coming up, I thought they would make a great b'day party outfit, which they did.
I'm so glad I got them as they keep selling out on the website and I know they would be one of those things that if I didn't buy i would always regret it when i saw other people wearing them!

Are you a fan of the LBD? And have you found your perfect one yet?

Let the rain fall down And wake my dreams

2012-01-19T19:25:00.000Z

I got this headband/turban from Rock 'n Rose for Christmas.

I LOVE it, it's so easy to just throw on and the colour is so super pretty too. I um'd and ah'd over this rusty orange or the yellow but I'm glad i went for this!

If you have never checked out Rock'n Rose before then I would definitely recommend it.

I have bought so many things from there including my two favourite rings that I wear all the time on my blog.

The quality is really fab and the service is amazing too and they are always on Twitter to help if you have any queries with your purchase.

I sometimes find it difficult with jewellery/accessory stores online to know if the products will be as good as they look in the pictures, as there seems to be so many little online stores popping up all over the place and you don't really know which ones to trust but I can safely say Rock'n Rose is one of the good 'un's

(Yes the middle picture is blurry, it's not just your eyes! But I kinda liked it anyway, in a trying-to-be-all-arty way haha!)

Yellow diamonds in the light

2012-01-16T18:26:00.000Z

Kimono- River Island

Tee- Dolly Parton Tour Tee

Jeans- A/Wear

Converse

Hermes Bangle

Aquamarine Stone Bangle - Jewellers

I really am not a Sale shopper. I LOVE a bargain, who doesn't right?

But i just hate the rifling through jumble to find the good stuff, that's why TK Maxx gives me the chills (although i have had some MAJOR bargains there when i have put off time to rake) But a few days after Christmas I happened to pass River Island and decided to have a wee peek at what their sale had to offer.

The shop was empty, It felt like it was just me and my mama in the store, which was probably why i found so many amaze bargains. But we could not believe our eyes at the prices, everything was like £2.50, £4, £10 and it was all really lovely new stuff not from 5 seasons ago or anything.

I picked up this Kimono that I had my eye on for ages at the fantabulous price of £8 it was originally £50. The only thing is that they just had Lot's of random sizes left and mine wasn't there but i just picked the first one i could lay my hands on and even though its pretty big i love the loose-ness of it and it's the way i would want it to look anyway, i never like kimono style-over jackets to be tight, I was so super pleased with it. I will show you my other RI bargains I got from the sale soon too!

Oh and you may have noticed that I have added some click-able sections down the sidebar of my blog. I had realised that when I read blogs I love it when bloggers have their posts in sections, I find it much easier to navigate so if i just want to see all their outfits or just their videos or something then i can find them easily. So i thought it was about time that i done this too. You can have a little click around and see what you find. I haven't gotten round to putting posts under a few of them yet as that means me having to go back and label EVERY.SINGLE.POST.....so yeah, you can see why i am putting that off but don't worry i will get round to it....eventually!!!

You can also find a little list of some blogs i love, link to my Twitter and also to my Pinterest (i.e the most inspiring site ever, right?)

Hope all you beautiful people are well and enjoying this lovely Monday...

P.S I have put up the link to the River Island Sale as it's still going on and there is still some awesome bargains, my Kimono may even still be there? Let me know if you find anything good!

Sunday Show and Tell

2012-01-15T14:47:00.002Z

This is epic-ness on a whole new level.
I love that she even uses props in her routine....Amaze!

The gal busting out some moves in the video is Angela Trimbur. She said she had just been through a pretty tough breakup and that's why she choose the song. The video is from The.Best.Site.Ever otherwise known as HelloGiggles otherwise known as Miss Deschanel's site

Um... ok, so who is totally up for some of our own 'Dance Like Nobodys Watching' awesome-ness?
Hell Yeah...Meet you at the local Laundromat in 10....

New

2012-01-13T17:27:00.000Z

Purse- £5.00 - HERE

Bag- £20 - HERE

You can also get the bag in Grey HERE

I got a couple of little sale bargains from Urban Outfitters.

Urban Outfitters is one of my all time favourite stores and I always keep an eye out for their sales as they always tend to be a bit amaze.

I have been looking for a purse for so long, I'm so fussy with things like that. I really don't like 'grown-up' looking purses, if you know what i mean, those big leather style monster-sized things and but when i saw this one, and the price i thought it was too perfecto to miss out on! Such a beautiful colour too!

Ah this bag looks like it has been used for about 20 years, I love that weathered leather look, it's such a classic style, I'll be able to use it for years.

I'm so happy with my buys!

Have you picked anything up in the Urban Outfitters sale yet?

Lovelorn

2012-01-12T16:41:00.001Z

I wanted to do a little post on my new favourite thing right now, which is of course ........Lovelorn.

I know this is already a favourite of many of you savvy lipstick buyers out there. But i am pretty new to all this lipstick business. Up until a couple of years ago i didn't even own one lipstick and was a loyal lipgloss-only wearer.

That all changed though when i bought my first ever lipstick from MAC and I have been building my collection ever since!

My sister bought me this one for Christmas after my (subtle?) hints to her on a daily basis about how much i loved her lipstick. She has worn this colour for a little while now and i have always thought it just looked so pretty, very 60's!

I think it looks way darker in the tube than it does on your lips.

It's really pigmented so you don't need a lot on for it to be noticeable but my favourite thing about this is that it's such a buildable colour.

You know how sometimes when you wear a MAC lip colour that is anything other than a nude shade you can feel a bit drag-queen-y wearing it during the day as the colours are so lovely and bold, well this one is a little different as with one coat its so natural and a perfect everyday colour and then you can gradually apply more for night-time for a strong pink colour.

The staying power isn't that great, but to be honest i find that unless I use a lip stain, no lipstick stays on that great. After eating/drinking/laughing/talking i would say you would have to re-apply most shades and this one is no different.

I wanted to do two swatches of colour on my hand. The light shade of pink is one application of the lipstick and the second is a few applications for a darker colour just to show you the variation.

Also the last picture was to show you the beautiful glossy finish the lipstick gives you, it's really creamy and moisturising which just makes it look even sweeter on.

Get ready to see this on me on here all the time. I just can't get enough of it!

Oh and if you want to see what it looks like on, I have it on in the pictures below!

Are you a fan of Lovelorn?

What is you fave lipstick at the moment?

Do You Dare?

2012-01-11T17:44:00.002Z

This Jumper looks way better when your standing, it dips at the back and it's crazy cosy too. It's kinda became my go-to jumper when my Harvard one's getting washed, i really can't be parted from my sweaters in the winter time, I'm always just so cold!
You can buy it here from KRISP

Oh and Yep...your eyes aren't deceiving you. I'm rocking some bunches. It's just how the 2012 me rolls...ha!
It's just a really quick alternative to throwing my hair up in a topknot when I'm working.

What do you guys think...
Are you all over the bunches trend too or is it too kindergarten for you?

P.s I'm going to the hairdressers in the next few days so excuse the intense roots.

Watercolour Blush

2012-01-10T13:28:00.003Z

Do you know when you just get it in your head that you want something, like really want something? You kinda go on a mission to convince yourself that you don't actually want it or actually need it, and then when that doesn't work, you end up wanting to buy the thing even more than before you started.
Well that's the predicament I’m in just now with the above little beauty of a product.
It the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blusher.

I had saw it in magazines and blogs for a little while but I hadn't been looking for a new blush so I never bothered really looking at it or finding out more about it.
Then the week after Christmas I had been thinking about maybe updating my everyday make-up routine with something new.
I don't know about you, but I wear the same 'day' make-up give or or take a few eye-liner flicks most days. I love all the products I use all the time, I like to look natural but still glowy and it works so that if I want to change it up for night I can.
But recently I added a new bronzer to my 'everyday routine' which has then lead to me thinking I would like to try a new blusher too.
I have worn the same blusher for years, and I really do adore it but sometimes I do think it’s nice to change it up for a bit.

So after thinking that, what do I come by, an article about this blusher. And that was it.
I became slightly obsessed with finding more about it.
I have super sensitive skin, like majorly. I have taken reactions to so many skincare/make-ups in the past so that’s probably another reason why I always use the same everyday make-up routine, as it is such a hassle splashing out on a new product for me to swell up after using it.
So I have been trying to do my research about this product and from what I can see, it seems pretty natural and good for sensitive skin.
Have any of you with sensitive skin used it before? Was it ok on you?

After going back and forth for ages about whether or not I should buy it. I saw that Mr Sandler himself was going to be on QVC selling his products.
Have to put my hands up here and say I LOVE watching QVC when they have make up on it, I love seeing the make-up in use and I think that you really get some good info as the make-up artists who created the line normally appears on it with the products too.
Also not gonna lie I kinda love just listening to the presenter be unintentionally hilarious trying to over sell the majority of their products, always too funny!

I have never used any of Daniels products before and didn't know a lot about the brand so was really intrigued to see him talk about his products.
It was really great seeing him use and talk about the watercolour blush and to be honest he totally sold it to me, as well as making me become a bit in love with some of his other products. The only reason i didn’t buy from QVC as it was too pricey on there.

The cheapest I have found the blush is £12 on Very. I really want the Cherub as it seems like the only pink one he has, so I think I’m going to take the plunge and just get it!
Have any of you guys used it, what did you think?
Do you use the same make-up everyday like me or do you change it up all the time?

Gangster Nancy Sinatra

2012-01-09T16:31:00.002Z

Hey Hey Lana Del Rey,
Um...your hair is pretty damn perfect.
That's all.
Emma
X

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T18:09:00.000Z

Via

Sometimes I think that people get too caught up on New Years Eve about all the stuff they didn't do in the past year or did do and wished they hadn't, rather than focus on the fact that they've done it, they've conquered another wonderful year.

Through ups and down and pits and peeks they are standing strong and tall on another eve of a year that is filled with hopes and dreams just waiting for them to reach out and grab them.

So this New Years Eve don't give yourself a hard time for the things that didn't go your way in 2011 give yourself a massive pat on the back for all the things that did, you made them happen, you achieved them, be them big or small.

They all count. Be Proud.

So congratulations on having an awesome year

and THANK YOU for helping me have an awesome one too.

For every person that has read my blog/browsed/looked at the pictures/commented/emailed/tweeted, you have all in your own truly unique way helped shape my year into a great one too.

It really does mean a crazy amount that you have choosen to follow and read my blog and hopefully it has given you some (fingers crossed) enjoyment back.

So beautiful people, here's to 2012.....

The Christmas Present Post

2011-12-27T17:54:00.000Z

Hello Everyone,
How did your Christmas day go? Did you all have a lovely time?
I had such an amazing day, Thank you all for your lovely Merry Christmas wishes. It was a really great day filled with food, fun, laughter, board games, presents and pretty awesome people!

I wanted to share some of the gifts I got with you. I LOVE reading other peoples Christmas posts, I'm just so nosey, HaHa! Hope you enjoy and if you've done a gift post let me know so I can check out all your goodies!

Here is a little selection....

1. I have wanted a really pretty Dream catcher for my room since I done it up, I'm so happy with this one!

2. My Mama got me this beautiful mask for my room too. It's so perfect and fits in great.

3+4+5. My sister got me a Vera Wang Princess Perfume set. I had ran out and was so happy I got a new bottle. Its definitely my signature scent, i love the vanilla smell of it. I've never had a perfume pencil before but it looks pretty cool, it seems to smell a little bit different to the perfume in the bottle though? Have any of you tried one, are they good?

6. Headband/Turban from Rock 'n' Rose. I fell in love with it on their site. It looks a little random here, but I'll do an outfit post with it on soon, so you can get a peek.

7. Best.Cleanser.Ever.

8. New movies to watch. I have never seen any of them and they have all been on my must-watch list forever!

9+10 . I read the first Dear Me book and I loved it, some of the letters are so beautiful!

11. I am a little obsessed with all things Native American (see Dream Catcher above) and love the culture and find it so interesting learning more about another way of life. I have wanted to read this book for so long, can't wait to start it!

12. Another book that has been on my to-read list forever too. I didn't really know which Sedaris book to start on so I just told my mama to pick me any. I think they all look so laugh out loud funny. Kinda Danny Wallace stylee, hopefully I'll like it.

13. Am I the last person in the world who hasn't read this yet? Love James, think this looks amaze.

14. My other sister got me this book. It's so lovely to look at the illustrations and images are just stunning. So many lovely tips and tricks on how to create a 1950's style tea party/hair-do's/make-up.

15. Love Cath and her epic prints and Pyjamas, these are so pretty.

16. This is such a pretty pin board. My sister got me this, and it goes perfect with the decor in my room. I'm going to pin different inspiration onto it each month, is it just me or do you all love making a moodboard/pin-board as much as i do?

17. CHRISTMAS JUMPER. Enough said right? Love it!

18+20. My mama surprised me majorly by getting me this Gold Aquamarine stone bracelet that I had been lusting after for so long. I was beyond excited when I found this at the bottom of my stocking such a surprise and an amazing forever piece to keep, I haven't had it off since I got it!

19. Some Gold Aquamarine earrings to go with the bracelet. I am obsessed by them!

So there's a little peek a some of the things I got.
What was your favourite gift? And remember and let me know if y'all done a Christmas post so I can have a nosey!

X

Christmas Eve is here....

2011-12-24T13:41:00.002Z

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I hope all your wishes and dreams come true tomorrow on the most magical day of the year.

Christmas is my favourite time of the year.

I'm so excited!

I will be posting from time to time over the holiday period.

I have the most amazing giveaway starting on the 28th, call it a belated Christmas present from me.

Its going to make y'all scream....it's crazy good

Thank You all for being amazing!

Dream Big....

Emma

Anastasia Brow Kit

2011-12-19T20:38:00.001Z

Fill them in, draw them on, stencil them in...It can sometimes feel like there is so many options to do with shaping your brows and most sound more complicated than the next that it's easy to just not bother with them.

That's what I thought until I just took a leap of faith after getting the Smashbox eyebrow kit from my mum at the start of the year and I started to use it. Don't get me wrong i had some mis-hap's but nothing that some eye make-up remover and cotton wool couldn't fix and I loved the results so much that I kept persevering, that I now feel like my face is un-done if i don't have my brows filled in.

That's why I was so happy to be sent this new Anastasia brow kit to try out. For anyone who doesn't know, Anastasia is the eyebrow Queen in America (she has even appeared on the Kardashians doing their brows). Any A-lister you can think of she will probably have shaped their eyebrows, to give you an example of how amazing she is Jennifer Lopez has said "She's the only person I let touch my eyebrows " And if the legend that is JLo is on board the Anastasia train then I'm ready to hop on board too!

So first off I want to say massive apologies for how grubby the case of the kit looks, it's completely my fault, i couldn't wait to photograph it before i used it and before you know it, I have it all over so, sorry about that!

The kit comes in two different shades the Brunette one which i have or the blonde one which has light shades. But each kit comes with two different shades of the colour so a light brunette and a dark brunette.

I have pale skin and naturally have brown hair but as you know am now blonde. My eyebrows are a brown shade and i would say this was a perfect colour for me using the lighter brunette.

My sister has really dark eyebrows and has naturally black hair and she has used the darker shade in this kit and it looked perfect on her. So i think there is definitely a lit of lee-way on the colours.

I would say if you have red/blonde eyebrows go for the lighter kit but for all other types of brown/black shades go for the darker because the colour is really build-able.

As well as the brow shades you also get a highlight/eyeshadow to contour under your brow, a wax to keep your eyebrows in place, a brush, and some stencils to get a perfect shape.

I am so impressed by this kit, honestly it is even better than the hype around it (if you google the reviews you'll know what i mean) the powder seems a really different consistency to anything else i have tried its really really lightweight and it doesn't smudge and ounce when its on you face, not even when you get wet/sweat. And the brush is beyond amazing, so small and precise.

The great tip that Anastasia gives you with the kit is to put the wax on your eyebrows before your start, something that i have never thought of before and it works a treat at keeping it in place, then after you have put your powder on you put more wax on to set it.

The stencils scared me a bit when i saw them, I've got to admit. They looked big and hard to use but with the 'Golden Ratio' rule (the instructions of which are included in this pack) it's actually really cool to use. When i first got this kit i used it on my sister first to try out the dark colour and stencils. We are both massive fans of Kim Kardashians big brows and Jlo's too so we hoped that the stencils would bring us nearer to our dream brows (yes we are that cool, ha!) You should have heard us when i had finished her brows we were actually whooping! Me because i was so proud of myself for making them so pretty and her because she thought she looked damn -right awesome with them.

It takes you a few trys to match the brows exactly when you use the stencils but after that it's a breeze.

I really wanted to put up a video of me doing my brows with the stencils to show you but i didn't have time today, but I'll get one up in the new year to show you all how amazing it is.

I actually just got my eyebrows threaded for the first time ever today after i took these pictures so i can't wait to use it on my newly shaped brows!

To find out more and buy Anastasia you can go to her website HERE.

What do you guys think?

Are you a fan of Anastasia?

Do you fill in your brows, what do you use?

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-12-18T13:38:00.001Z

Only 7 more sleeps baby.......

Stocking Fillers....

2011-12-15T16:34:00.000Z

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to let you all know that my store The Pretty which sells greeting cards (and soon to be stationary too!) has a Christmas promotion on which gets you a massive 40% off your whole order!

The cards make great little stocking fillers too, you can buy them in packs which are really great for giving as gifts!

If you are planning on getting them for Christmas, put your order in as soon as possible so they reach you in time!

You can buy them HERE and use the CODE - XMAS2011 for your 40% off.

Alternatively if you would rather purchase them from Supermarket or Etsy you can do so too. I have already taken the discount off of those prices for you so no code necessary on those sites!

Oh and I would love you all long-time if you followed The Pretty on Twitter HERE and on LIKE it on Facebook HERE

Ok, so shameless self promotion over now! Ha!
X

Hey Hey Folli Follie

2011-12-12T16:53:00.000Z

Because sometimes when you get jewellery that's just so pretty you can't help but plan your outfit around it.
So here is some beeeautiful jewellery with some outfits based around it
Links to buy are at the bottom.
Let me know what outfit you like the best?

LINKS
-Folli Follie

LOOK ONE
-Tee
-Shirt

LOOK TWO
-Kimono
-Red Dress
-Black Dress

LOOK THREE
-Tee

LOOK FOUR
-Cami
-Leggings
-Sweatshirt

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-12-11T12:59:00.001Z

Dear Miss Nicole,

2011-12-08T20:29:00.001Z

I just wanted to let you know I think your really cool

And so stylish, like Olsen level stylish, you know what i mean, I'm talking the big league here Richie

And it struck me watching this video that when you are so cool and stylish maybe people stop telling you how cool and stylish you are because they think you must know. So I just wanted to remind you, you know in case you forgot or something.

Oh yeah and the new collection in the video....

For realz its epic girl, I need it all in my life!

So thanks for being cool ...and stylish

Emma

Teenbook Magazine Issue 2

2011-12-05T14:50:00.001Z

I am so so excited to finally be able to share with you the new issue of Teenbook Magazine I have been working on.

Can't wait to see what you all think, so without further ado

Say hello to Teenbook Magazine Issue 2........

The magazine has had a little makeover since the last issue, which i think looks amazing but lets be honest i am probably a little biased but I would love to hear what you think of it all?

I adored all the people I interviewed for this issue too.

Being such a Laguna/Hills fangirl it's always amazing when I get the chance to interview Lauren again and all the musicians I interviewed were so interesting and not to mention funny too.

If you get a chance check out Dan and Charlene's music....you won't be disappointed.

And even if you only have a couple of minutes to flick through the issue please please check out Dallas Clayton's letter.

I am the biggest fan of his work and was so beyond happy when he agreed to do this feature for the issue.

I love his letter so much, his words are always so simple but the meaning stays with you for so long.

Big massive shout out to the more than fabulous Sara for being a awesome Editor and creating a wonderful issue too!

Let me know what you think......?

Got My GoGo Philip On

2011-11-30T12:13:00.001Z

Some beautiful pieces from the awesome Gogo Philips jewellery that I was sent .
I am more than a little in love with this bracelet, i normally go for something a lot chunkier but I loved the prettiness of this and how intricate and delicate it is, always a talking point too as it's so unusual.

The earrings are right up my street and exactly the type of Harlem-chic that I love. Give me a big gold hoop any day and I'm all over it.....!

I know i was sent these pieces, but please know that without a doubt i would have 100% bought them both. They are in exactly the right price bracket for this type of 'fun' jewellery and I would definitely recommend them.

I have been such a fan of GoGo for such a long time and I can't wait to get my hands on more pieces, they have some gold aqua-marine earrings that I can't wait to buy!

You can buy GoGo Philips in Topshop stores, ASOS, YOOX and on their own site too!

Are you a fan of this brand?

Motel Discount Code

2011-11-29T14:19:00.001Z

Links to buy at Motel...
First ....
1. Sequin dress in Black
2. Sequin dress in Charcoal (Silver)
3. Sequin dress in Gold

Second ....
1. Jeans
2. Sweetheart neckline dress
3. Shirt
4. Playsuit

Third ....
1. Bodysuit
2. Pencil skirt
3. Bodycon sweatheart neckline dress
4. Shorts
5. Faux Fur Coat

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-11-27T12:35:00.001Z

I think everyone and their Mother knows now how much I love Mary-Kate and Ashley.
So it probably doesn't need to be explained how much I love their new(ish) website StyleMint and how much I want all of the Tee's they sell on it.
And i'm totally sure that I don''t need to tell you how much I love this video, can we get a Woop, Woop for its awesomeness.....
But do you know you what, I'm going to tell you anyway, that's how good it is...
I LOVE it!

Honestly if you haven't tried it yet, give it a go, I really do think it's mighty fun.
Let me know which Tee you are?
I was the Classic....

Red

2011-11-25T16:57:00.000Z

Because some days just call for red lipstick....aaaand blurry photos (ok, ok you got me the fuzzy-ness wasn't intentional but cameras get to have their off days too, right?)

Red lipstick....Are you a fan of it and have you found your perfect shade yet?

Red Lipstick- Lady Danger MAC

Christmas Guide Post Three

2011-11-24T14:38:00.001Z

Ok I know what your thinking..... WOW!!!

Yes indeedy..... wow

Today I wanted to do a really fun item for the Christmas post. Something that again wasn't too expensive but was quirky... to say the least.

I am someone who loves anything on the right side of tacky, if you know what I mean. So these little beauties were calling out my name when I saw them.

These are called Glowbys. They are basically fibre optic hair extensions. Yes, you did hear the awesome-ness of that sentence right- Glow in the dark hair extensions.

Glowbys shine more brightly the darker it gets. They are reusable so you can wear them loads and if you feel like the lights start to dim all you have to do is pop in some new batteries and your good to go.

The battery pack is hidden under a little teeny clip you use to slide the extension into your hair kinda like a hairgrip.
Once you've secured your 'lights' into your hair, your good to go and get raving it up/scare people in the dark/just stare at the amazing-ness of your hair in the mirror all night long!

They are about $4 each and they ship worldwide with shipping only approx $4 too.

Do you not think these would just make the funniest stocking fillers ever?
Also i know a lot of people who do things like secret Santa and stuff with their friends and they put a limit on how much presents can cost, so can you imagine if you only had a limit of like £10 or something and they were expecting a Boots gift set and you gave them them like a bundle of glow in the dark hair extensions, how freaking happy would they be....ha!

I really want some of these....how perfect would they be for next years Eurovision song contest party....epic!

If you want to buy some of these and let's be honest why wouldn't you?
You can buy them HERE on Luminence.

Hello Tomorrow

2011-11-21T16:26:00.000Z

Coat- New Look
Jeans- ASOS
Shoes- ASOS
Handbag- Vintage from Italy

......Because sometimes you don't want to dress fancy when its cold and rainy, you just want to put on a snugly new coat with some pretty heels, sling your mama's Italian leather handbag over your shoulder, big-up your hair, put a slick of lip-gloss on even though you know your bigged-up hair will stick to it and kick around in the crunchy autumn leaves whilst singing along to some Christmas music.....loudly!

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-11-20T13:07:00.001Z

Because who doesn't love a good romantic story on a Sunday afternoon....
So, um....who wants to start a Whisper Chain, does it not look like the funniest thing?

Their Words....
Jake Bronstein began a whisper chain that successfully passed through 59 people, a new world record. With his girlfriend Kristina Hoge completely unaware of the plan, Bronstein sent the message “Kristina, will you marry me?” around a roomful of strangers. After the proposal passed through 59 people, a random stranger whispered the message in the ear of a completely shocked Hoge. She accepted onstage in front of a jubilant, tearful crowd.

House of Dagmar

2011-11-18T12:30:00.001Z

I adore the simplicity of this new collection from Dagmar.

To me it screams of Off-Duty Model style, so effortless and relaxed.

I've picked a few of my favourite pieces to show you.

The dress in the second image down is such a must have, it looks like something that you could just throw on with a big chunky scarf and you'd be good to go!

You can buy Dagmar on ASOS or you can check out their website HERE to see where else you can get your hands on some of their beeeautiful pieces!

Are you a fan of Dagmar?

I am obsessed by Swedish designers right now, who are your fave's?

The Re-Birth

2011-11-16T14:55:00.001Z

Leather Jacket- Muubaa
Dress- ASOS
120 Denier Tights- ASOS
Boots- Clarks
Necklace-ASOS
Fur Collar- ASOS

Sorry for the major absence of outfit photos, fingers crossed this is my blog getting back to normal with posting etc. I could list 100 million reasons why i haven't been keeping up with the blog as much but you know the usual drill sometimes non-blogging life gets so busy that its hard to keep up a blogging life too, but it looks like things are making there way back to normality now, Yah!

I LOVE this fur collar I got a few weeks ago. I bought it to go with my outfit for my mama's 60's birthday party she had a few weeks past. It was such an investment as i really haven't had it off since. I have wore it with Tee's, sweaters, cardigans, coats and everything in between. I just feel it gives a more glamorous 70's/Almost Famous type of feel to any outfit.

What do you think of my boots?
Honestly I was actually going to play a little bit of a game and get you all to guess where they were from but i couldn't resist in telling you - CLARKS!!!
Can you believe it, you would never think it right?
For those of you who are non-uk'ers Clarks is a shoe store most commonly associated with children's shoes (who didn't get there first pair of shoes from Clark's, remember that big ole' machine you used to have to stand in so they could measure your feet?) and also with older people who like the more, how should i put it 'demure' shoe.
Well over the past few years i have been seeing new adverts and editorials for Clarks, I've noticed that they did have a more 'younger' feel about them but to be honest i still had the view of Clark's that i did when i was little and was begging my mum to let me get some Nike hi-tops for school instead of clarks light-up ones, so i didn't really take any notice of the slightly different branding!

That was until i got an email a few weeks ago from Clarks. It was a really lovely email telling me all about their new collection and explaining the re-branding that has been going on over at there. I was really intrigued to see the new styles as the email explained about all the 'fashion-y' magazine that had been really impressed by the collection.
As I clicked around the site, i can honestly say, truthfully i was in complete shock, gone were the big chunky wedge soled Mary-Jane's and in their place is a collection that i would say has a little something for everyone. The styles are so of the season, with beautiful leathers and suede and an array of flattering styles. The biggest shocker for me though were the boots. I actually wanted at least 5 pairs. I genuinely never thought i would ever say i wanted anything from Clarks, and i mean really like 'omg i have to have those boots', thats how much i want them!

I was lucky enough to be given a pair to try and out and i choose these ones above. I adore the angled edge which i always find flattering and i have been desperate to find a good pair of slouchy boots for years.
It was the beautiful deep dark chocolate colour that sealed the deal for me though, i always find that colour so chic and wearable especially for winter time.

The one thing i knew i wouldn't have to worry about with clarks was the fit, because at the end of the day that is what they are most famous for. And my mama's words are still true 'You can beat a Clarks sole to last you through the winter' and that's exactly right, i think these are definitely a forever buy. The style and colour are classic so I'm sure they will be getting me through many a winter (and summer, i do live in Scotland, there isn't that much of a difference between seasons!) for years to come.

I really wanted to write this post as i know most people my age will have the exact same opinion of Clarks that i had. But i just wanted to urge you to reconsider it and check out their site. It has this much more modern and sleeker feel. The adverts for their new ranges are so spot on and current i actually found myself getting excited at all their new styles to come because in all truth-fullness some of the pieces wouldn't look out of place in Topshop. Don't get me wrong they still have some styles aimed at their older customers but i would say the majority of the brand is aimed at the 20-30's market now.
I could go on all day tyring to convince you of their big makeover but i think you should just take a look for yourself.
Oh and This was the other pair I'm considering buying, what do you think, i LOVE them?

Check out Clarks HERE and buy my beeeautiful boots HERE

Also i just want to say I honestly haven't been influenced by the lovely people at Clarks on what to write here at all, these are all my honest opinions, when i got the email from Clarks i thought there is no way I'm writing about them on my blog but after reading through it and seeing for myself all the new styles i really just wanted to let you all know about them too. I know that at this time of year everyone is struggling with money etc and there is nothing more annoying than buying a big purchase like your winter boots from Topshop, Miss Selfridge etc and wearing them once for them to fall apart (lets be honest, we've all been there right?) and i thought if I'm going to be recommending a pair of boots i want to genuinely believe that they are good quality, a lovely style and most importantly for me, worth the money, which is, in my opinion exactly what these little lovelies are.

Are you a fan of Clarks, has your opinion of them changed?

Oh and on a totally un-related topic, I got my hair re-highlighted and i went blonder again, what do you think?

Christmas Gift Ideas Part 2

2011-11-14T15:59:00.001Z

So here is the second installment of my Christmas Gift Ideas. Some quirky/alternative ideas for getting something that little bit more special for those awesome people in your life.

You can see the first post HERE

Today I thought I would do something that could be for either guys or gals.

This post was inspired by Katia (who has a beeeautiful blog, check it out here) who was looking for a little bit of inspiration of what to buy for her dad for Christmas.

It got me thinking what types of things can be bought that would suit a lot of different people in your life.

I am a massive book lover. Ever since i can remember i have loved reading. I have always thought there is nothing better than sitting on a cold winter-y night with a beautiful book and a big mug of hot chocolate...ahhh.

Although i am now a proud owner of a Kindle (I got it becasue i buy so many books i thought it would save me a little bit of money, which thankfully it has!), i still don't think you can beat the feel of a real book.

When I came across the website The Folio Society, I fell in love with it.

The hardest thing about buying a book for someone is finding one you think they would like, right?

Well I think this website helps solve this problem.

Why not buy someone their favourite ever book but buy them a 'special' version of it. That way you know for sure they love the book and it also shows how much thought you have put into it by knowing which one they would love most. It will be the most beautiful edition of it they will ever have.

Every book has a special illustrated cover and some even have extra text and new forewards too. And they all have page after page of beautiful illustrations.

I have always had this vision of having luxe editions of my favourite books all on display, I just think nothing looks prettier, and this website would be perfect for collecting them all.

All these books are between £22 and £34 (i think the Grimm's one is £39, because its massive) which even though its much more expensive than a 'normal' book, as a keepsake that they will have forever, i think its a great price!

I think these would be perfect for everyone who loves a good book. There are hundreds of titles new and old on offer on the site so I'm sure you would definitely be able to find something that you liked. There is also the most gorgeous classic children's books too, how amazing would that be as a gift for a little baby so they could keep it forever!

What do you guys think?

Will you be getting anyone a special edition for Christmas?

Oh and If there is anyone in particular you are struggling to find a gift for and would like me to do a Christmas gift post on them, like for a boyfriend/best friend/sister etc. Let me know and I'll see what i can find!

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-11-13T14:49:00.001Z

I think the video probably says it all.....
Something inspiring for you on this Sunday afternoon....

I-D

2011-11-09T12:58:00.000Z

I LOVE I-D magazine, I don't really know why I've never posted more about the mag on here before, I think I sometimes get too caught up with all the whimsical American editorials and covers sometimes.
I adore these four covers's for I-D's winter issue.
These are the types of covers I love, i obsess over simple images and things even like bold text and font.
I have never looked at a Vogue cover with all the text and model/celeb posing in an awkward hands-above-head-pose and thought wow, that's striking. Images like that are just too busy for my personal taste.
Which is one of the reasons i love I-D so much, everything about it is stylised and simple and I love that all their covers have the trademark wink all interpreted in a different way.

Can't wait to get my hands on this issue.
Which cover is your favourite?
Mine has got to be Anja Rubik, just love everything about the image but how crazy beautiful does Jourdan look too, it looks like a supermodels cover from the 80's.

The Black Heels

2011-11-08T13:24:00.000Z

Ever since those Emma Cook for Topshop boots came out (and sold out) a few years ago I have been on a life mission to find a pair similar without them being 'rip-offs' and finally, finally I think i have found them.

I spotted these in the ASOS sale a few weeks ago and just thought I had to have them.
To be honest I thought they would be a little smaller in height than they actually are and when i got them i was a bit like 'ahh too high'.
But thankfully when you put them on, because the platform is so big too they don't feel that crazy high.
The heel and platform are a sort of spongy rubber so they are pretty bouncy when you walk and its makes them so much more comfortable.

Oh I tried to find the link to them so you could all check them out on the site but i can't seem to find it. I'm sure they are still on the site somewhere though, when I can't find something on there I always Tweet them they are super helpful I always find, so you could try that if you wanted to get your hands on a pair too, i would highly recommend them!

Christmas Gift Ideas Part One

2011-11-03T13:48:00.000Z

Now that my calender is showing me that it's a few days into November. I think it's officially safe now to say the C word, that being Christmas.
I really really love Christmas, like majorly but i only count November and December as appropriate months to start planning/getting excited for Christmas, any earlier and it's just annoying, right?

So I know my blog has been a little all over the place the past few weeks due to having the flu and just being super busy in non-blogging life but i promise i am getting it more back on track and regular posting/commenting will resume shortly!

What i thought would be quite a fun idea was instead of doing the usual 'Christmas Guides' filled with things we all want but can't afford. I thought i would do a post every week dedicated to a really unusual/quirky/cute/all-round-awesome gift.
I always think there are certain people in your life who you would love to buy something really special for, not necessarily really expensive but something that little bit different but unfortunately we never normally get round to looking/buying it as Christmas creeps up on us so quickly.

That's where i come in (hopefully) I will showcase things that i think you will love and want to get someone special in your life.

So first up is some necklaces from EmersonMade Jewelry.
As soon as I lay eyes on these i was in love with them. They are going right at the top of my Christmas list too.
For me, my most prized, special jewellery that has any meaning to me always seems to be the most simplest pieces. The things that maybe to glance at people wouldn't even notice but to me they hold the most significance. That's what i love most about jewellery, is that it is such a personal thing.
I know a lot of people think it's cliched to get jewellery for important life events or Christmas and birthdays but to me i think its the one thing that shows the most effort, because if someone buys you a piece of jewellery that is so you, you know how much thought they have put into it to get it right.

The simplicity and beautiful sayings on these pendents are right up my street.
These would go with every single thing in my wardrobe and would definitely be a forever piece.
I love that each one has a different meaning so you could really pick one according to the person you are buying it for.

Each pendent is between $58-$78 which works out roughly at between £36-£48
The pendents are 18K gold-plated stainless steel coins on 18" gold-plated stainless steel chain. Although i think you have the option of choosing a different chain length and the coins are teeny tiny, but the exact measurements of them vary and is on the website.

I think this would make such a beautiful gift for someone and i think another nice idea would be to layer them up too, so you could buy someone a different one for Christmas/birthdays until they have them all.

Here is what is inscribed on each coin and the meaning behind it to help you make your mind up as to which you like best....I think my favourite is definitely the Dragonfly, such a beautiful phrase!

1. Butterfly- Monarch- the designer says of the word- know your own magnificence. Become what you are.

2. Bird- semper ad meliora -- always towards better things

3. Balloon- Animum debes mutare non caelum. -- Change your state of mind, not the sky. Master your thoughts, change your destiny.

4. Lion- fiducia, virtus, amplitudo -- confidence, courage, nobility of soul

5. Dragonfly- Aut viam inveniam aut faciam. -- I shall either find a way or make a way.

So what do you think?
Is this something you would buy for someone and which one is your favourite?
You can buy the necklaces HERE

If there is anyone in particular you are struggling to find a gift for and would like me to do a Christmas gift post on them, like for a boyfriend/best friend/sister etc. Let me know and I'll see what i can find!

The Best Damn Thing Your Eyes Have Ever Seen

2011-10-31T14:56:00.000Z

I've never been a slipper wearing girl

I've always been a big-fluffy-thick socks-from-primark kinda girl.

But last winter I spent the whole time moaning about how cold my feet were constantly and had to even wear my Ugg boots inside, just to warm up.
So to stop my moaning my awesome mama gave me an early Christmas present and got me some granny-chic slippers that I had been coveting.
And I've got to say I am such a slipper convert, my little feet have been so warm and cosy ever since I got them.
I love that they are so cute and old/retro looking, like a real pair of slippers from the 'olden days'!!!
So the question that I pose to you lovely people is, are you a slipper kinda gal or do you find them too 'old school'?

My slippers are from HERE

College Daze

2011-10-28T20:23:00.000+01:00

(If you register with the site you get 20% off your order.)
Harvard Hoodie- Inkwell and Ivy,
Fur Gilet - Ellos,
Jeans-ASOS,
Shoes-Converse,
From left to right Rings- Rock 'n' Rose, Rock 'n' Rose and Disney Couture.
Necklace-ASOS,
Earrings-Topshop

Soooo, This is a majorly over-due post as I was meant to post about this new fur Gilet I got at the start of last week but unfortunately I have been a bit out of action blog-wise as I had caught a horrid flu-y type thing that everyone seems to be getting just now. But thankfully I’m finally starting to feel a little less flu-like now!

I got sent this AMAZE fur gilet from a brand called Ellos.
For those of you unaware of the brand, Ellos is a Swedish based online store that is massive in....well....Sweden!
It (kinda) recently launched in the UK and I have been lucky enough to sample a few of their products.
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this gilet as I had been desperate to try one out over a hoodie like i had mentioned in This post.

The gilet came with a matching leather (pleather?) tie that closes it over to look more like a jacket/cardigan but I much preferred it without.
The fur so far hasn't shed and its super soft and cosy and it helps, heat-wise, that it's all lined inside too.
The only thing I would say is that the stores clothes seem to run on the smaller side of the size. This product and the other one that I have from there (more on that laterzzz) fit but are definitley smaller made. So it's just something to watch out for when you are ordering, I would definitely try ordering your size and the one above too just to make sure you get the fit you like.

I love a bit of faux fur but I hate wearing it in a WAG way, if you know what I mean. All glitz and fur. I like the contrast of wearing some dressy fur with a big ole' hoodie and dressing it down with jeans and some chucks'.

One of the best things about Ellos is the prices. Everything is super reasonable. If I had to compare it to another store I would say it was pretty similar to H&M price wise. Most of the clothes in the store are basics, tee's, sweats, lovely chunky knits. That kinda thing. So if you’re looking for a new place to get some 'Winter Warmers' I would give them a go, they don't have too much of what I would call 'dressy' things on the site but I think it will definitely be on my browsing list when I’m looking for some new basics now.

What do you guys think of my hoodie?
I am obsessed with Ivy League clothes, as you will all know if you have been reading my blog for a while.
I love everything about the whole Ivy League thing and how preppy and American (obvz!) it is and I have so many pieces from the official clothing brand of the colleges.

This has been on my must have list for years and I cannot believe I finally own one. It's not an exaggeration to say I have never had it off. I got it just in time for the cold snap starting and I cannot even describe to you how warm and cosy it is.

Also the thing I was most surprised about though was the fit. I was expecting it to be big and baggy and shapeless (circa The Gap Hoodies of the past) but it is completely different. I'm not going to try and say it makes you dramatically slimmer or anything because hello, it’s still a hoodie but it really is a flattering shape compared to most sweaters. It looks bulkier here only because the fur is over it. And after being washed so many times already the shape has stayed so well and it hasn't bobbled at all (my pet peeve of hoodies) I love that it goes with everything and I can dress it up or down. And to be honest with you it just makes me feel pretty smart wearing something that says Harvard on it, Ha!

The best place to buy all your Ivy League goodies (unless you live in America and actually go to an Ivy League, oh and if you do, please let me know what it’s like, is it just like the movies, please say yes!!) is Inkwell and Ivy, I have bought all my stuff from there, they have beyond amazing service and everything comes super quick in the most beautiful packaging. If you love the whole college thing as much as me you have to check them out as they sell loads of other preppy brands too, oh and they also sell the same luggage that Serena uses on her travels in Gossip Girl, beeeeautiful!

Buy the Ellos fur HERE (I see that their site says you get 20% off if you order anything from the A/W collection right now!)
Buy the Harvard Hoodie HERE

P.S Excuse the crazy dark roots, I am getting my hair re-done next week Yah! Oh and excuse the squinting face too it was sunny and i couldnt see without my sunglasses on!!!

I Gave My Heart To Free People

2011-10-25T19:42:00.000+01:00

Mary-Kate Olsen + Nicole Richie = This outfit = Perfection

If I had enough money to buy this whole ensemble I would wear it everyday.

I Friggin' LOVE you Free People.

Buy the Kimono HERE

Buy The Jeans HERE

Buy the Tee HERE

Buy the Bag HERE

Buy the Bracelet HERE

Model Contest...

2011-10-24T15:41:00.001+01:00

So, I thought some of you may like to hear about a pretty cool competition that is running at the moment involving a brand I love and have blogged about here before.

I LOVE a good twitter comp, seriously is it not totally the easiest way to enter competitions?

Its just so quick and simple, although that being said, I couldn't even begin to stagger a guess at how many random RT twitter comps I have entered and I still have never won any.

Although i have only ever won one competition in my life, It was a radio contest i gave the correct answer and I won a Destiny's Child CD, I know, I know, awesome-ist prize ever right?

Although I'm still waiting for it to arrive to this day, about 9 years later.....

Not that I'm bitter about it or anything....

Like totally didn't want it anyway....Ha!!!!

I know all of my beeeeautiful readers look like models so I think you should all enter.....And then take me with you to stay in the freakin' cool hotel when you win!!!

The official word is below....

London based model agency D1 MODELS and New York’s hipster fashion label SGC NY have teamed up to find the girl for the brands SS12 campaign…via Twitter.

The winner will star in SGC_NY’s SS12 video + photo shoot and secure representation with one of London’s hottest model agencies, D1 Models.

They’re looking for a girl who defines the brands downtown cool and effortless style. A girl with energy and heart, influenced by fashion/ art / music.

To apply, girls need to submit their photo on Twitter with the phrase

“I WANNABE THE @SGC_NYC GIRL WITH @D1Models”.

Applicants must also follow both @SGC-NYC and @D1Models so they can be contacted if they’ve made it onto the shortlist and find out the next step.

D1 and SGC will monitor the entries throughout the month and the favorites will be displayed at www.sgcny.com/d1modelcontest for people to vote.

The top girls from the site will be invited to meet with D1 and SGC before the final winner is announced.

The winner will be flown to New York in January and stay in hip boutique hotel The MAve.

And for girls that don’t land the SGC campaign, there is still hope…D1 will be signing up the best applicants during the entry process.

The contest is open to all female UK & US residents who are over 5”7 and age 17-25. Applicants must be available to shoot in New York between 7-9^th January 2012.

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-10-23T15:25:00.004+01:00

Have been listening to this non-stop this week.
I think you really will love this....so beautiful!!!
P.S If you have been wondering what that song is from the new LOVEFiLM advert, it's this!

Versace X H&M

2011-10-20T19:46:00.001+01:00

So, I know everyone will be posting about this today, but i really just couldn't help myself.
I normally, as a rule try to stay away from the big designer/high street collabs as i hate seeing everyone walking down the street wearing the exact same thing I'm wearing which is what i feel normally happens with these types of things but really this is just too special to miss out on, i think.

My everyday style is pretty laid-back and natural as you will have seen through my outfit posts. Though on of my favourite things to do with my outfits is to keep everything simple and then inject this massive contrast, whether it involves glitter shoes, gold right-side-of-trashy-Harlem- hoops or some crazy granny style 80's print. When i go over the top, i go over the top, if you know what i mean.
Which is why i think i have always been attracted to Versace, specifically the 80's, early 90's era of versace. Everything they do is so over the top and its the definition of glamour. I love Italian glamour I really don't think there is anything to beat it, the patterns, the gold, the colours, the clashing, everything about it manages to make big bold statements but without earring on the 'trashy' side.
When i saw the print campaign of this collection i didn't really know what to think, it wasn't really what i was expecting but then i laid eyes on the lookbook and i was blown away, its the perfect mix of original versace designs and h&m's functional wears.
I need those Red patterned trousers in my life, seriously they will be a forever piece and those dresses just have the words sell - out all over them, don't they?
I am so impressed because this is the first h&m collection where i have really felt like you are getting a proper piece of the designer, the cuts, shapes, patterns and styles all look authentic to the brand and I for one want a little piece of Versace in my life.

What about you, what did you guys think?

Glitter going on....

2011-10-18T14:31:00.001+01:00

Ok, so we all know they are a blatant look-a-like of these little beauties, but really how epic are these boots?

Buy these little lovelies HERE (I would go fast though if your thinking of buying I already see a couple of sizes are limited/sold out)
Oh and check out this weeks Edited at Topshop, I have to admit I kinda want it all.

And on another note, I have been featured by the lovely Colleen on her blog. Check out the little interview I did for her, where I talk about clothes, blogs I love and uh...The Olsens obviously! Click HERE to read the feature

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-10-16T13:43:00.002+01:00

Looks like such a lovely film....

Its all gone Zaini

2011-10-14T15:10:00.000+01:00

Last week I got the loveliest little package sent to me with this super cute hat inside it.
It is from Zaini.
Zaini is a hat company started in 2010 by Scottish Ski instructor Miranda Harper who was working at a ski resort in Switzerland at the time and decided that there wasn't enough pretty and warm hat's about so went and made her own!
The hat is crocheted and has a strip of warm fleece round the head/ears bit and is also lined for heat too!

I LOVE hats but i don't know if i necessarily suit all hats, i have mega thick hair which always seems to make my head look bigger when i wear hats but it doesn't stop me wearing them and i was so excited to try this one out!

I adore how slouchy it is and the colours and pom-pom are so fun too. Being a fellow Scot like Miranda I am very thankful for her making the hat super warm as its starting to get so cold here and this is perfect for keeping my head warm, i hate when you get ice head (or brain freeze, whatever you like to call it) when its so cold outside!

I have started to see more and more of these cropping up everywhere from magazines to them all wearing them in the Big Brother house, i definitely don't think you need to be near a ski sloop to rock a Zaini hat!

You can check them all out and buy them HERE, they are really great reasonable prices too!
I would definitely recommend them as a different alternative to a woolly hat for winter time, i think this one seems warmer and i think its super pretty too!

So hat news aside, a little life update for you as i feel i have majorly been neglecting the blog the past week or so.
This week after years of wanting it done I went and finally got my nose pierced (you can see it in the picture above) I am so happy with it as i have always wanted it but have been too scared to get it done in case it was sore. It was a little uncomfortable but nothing un-bearable to be honest although it still is a little tender now, so i hope it settles down soon. So glad i done it though, I felt so brave, HaHa!

Also following in my footsteps my mum got brave this week too and got a tattoo (pictured above)
My mum has always wanted a rose tattoo since she was my age but never got one so for her 60th birthday, which is just in a few weeks time she decided to finally go for it and get her first tattoo, so we went off to the tattoo parlour for the second time in one week and she got it today.
She was so calm I was like are you not nervous, I think i was more nervous for her,HaHa!
She wanted it to be noticeable so got it on her wrist, its pretty small but looks big in the picture for some reason. She is so happy with it and I'm so happy she got it, i think its so lovely that she finally got it done after all this time!
I can't believe its my mum that has got the first tattoo in my whole family, so funny, she is totes Rock 'n' Roll!!

Winging It

2011-10-11T17:25:00.000+01:00

Perfect Styling.
I really want an Hermes belt.
Jonatan Frenke for Trunk Magazine
Photography by Anne Menke

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-10-09T13:37:00.002+01:00

"Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
They somehow already know what you truly want to become.
Everything else is secondary.

When I was young, there was an amazing publication called The Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch.
This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and polaroid cameras.
It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.
Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue.
It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous.
Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish."
It was their farewell message as they signed off.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
And I have always wished that for myself.
And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
Thank you all very much."

Steve Jobs addressing Stanford University students at their Graduation.

A few Sunday Show and Tells ago I put up a quote from John Green. Where he said, find someone who can do what you want to do better than you can do it and listen to them.
I don't think there is anyone on earth who couldn't learn from listening to Mr.Jobs, no matter what you want to do/are doing in life, his genius was and always will be an inspiration.
To the man that changed our world......

Glitter Dreams

2011-10-03T20:10:00.002+01:00

Freaking obsessed by these

They are such rockstar boots

I need these in my life

I found them after browsing through Doll Boutique which by the way, seems to stock every beautiful brand under the sun

I just wish i could buy it all!!!

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-10-02T14:03:00.003+01:00

I Wear My Heart On My Sleeve Like Its a Big Deal

2011-09-29T20:10:00.000+01:00

Wearing- Shirt-Random old one my mama gave me, Tee- Forever 21, Jeans-ASOS, Shoes-Peacocks, Cape-ASOS, Bangle- U.O, Sparkly bangle- Italian market stall, Hat-TK MAXX

- For about a week straight every weather man on the TV has been going on and on and on about this amazing heatwave that is going to hit us this week, what they must have forgot to mention was that it was going to hit everywhere except where I live. It has basically been rain storms all week and today was slightly brighter but it felt like it was December as it got so dark and dull so early, And is it just me or is everyone you know started planning Christmas already, its like come on people don't wish away the dregs of summer already!!!

-Been listening to the Ed Sheeran album pretty intensely this week, got to say i thought i would instantly like it more than i did but i love it now after listening to it for a while, its definitely a grower. His voice is just so soulful, right?

-Watched Pan Am, have any of you seen it yet, what did you think? I am obsessed with it already, The style/costumes blew my mind I'm such a sucker for that era anyway, but i just found it to be really authentically done. And more importantly can you believe Donna from neighbours is in it? How crazy, although i did think she was one of the best in it, Harold would be proud! Oh and new episode of The New Girl tonight for me too. Yah for Internet TV or i would never be able to see any of these amaze shows. I actually don't know how peeps even deal without watching Modern Family!

-I'm reading Pride and Prejudice just now, to be honest its only because its free on the Kindle and i feel like i just spend my life's money on that thing, if it accepted Paypal then i really would be sunk! I have always wanted to read it as i get really curious about these big classics people go on about and i thought it was about time i found out who Mr Darcy is.... Are any of you fans of the book?

-My cards are going well, Thank You again to everyone who has got in touch with me about them to say lovely things I really appreciate that and all your comments too! Step 2 in Greeting Card world domination is to get them into some boutiques/shops. If any of you lovely people all over the world know of any places that sells cards/stationary please do let me know as i would love to get in touch with them, I wanna go international Baby! Ha! You can still look/buy my cards .HERE

- I have been featured on the Most Wanted website with my review of my New Look Loafers, if you fancy it, you could go have a peek HERE

GOSH Bronzer Review

2011-09-28T15:06:00.000+01:00

So this is the last GOSH product review of the goodies that they were kind enough to send me to try out.
I have to be honest when I saw this bronzer with the uber glitter in it, I was sure it was going to look very 1998 when I put it on, if you know what I mean?

I took some pictures before I used it to show you how glittery it was.
I am a complete glitter fiend, I love me some glitter but just not on my face. I love my face to look shimmery and glowy so when I saw this I was sure it would just be too much for me.

But once I used it I was really surprised, thankfully I had swirled it around and put it on to my hand first to see the true colour so my hand got the mega glitter rather than my face because once you have circled your brush around the compact a couple of times it seems to remove the top layer which is just basically glitter.
So thankfully underneath it’s a really lovely shade of bronzer with shimmer rather than sparkle.
So what I have gathered is maybe the glitter that sits on the top is just for visual reasons to make you notice the product at first as it doesn’t seem to be in the actual bronzer itself, which for me is a major plus, but if you buy it for the glitter then I imagine that must be a major downside.

As you can see from the picture above the colour is definitely more bronze than orange which is always a relief when you buy a bronzer you haven’t used before. I genuinely couldn’t believe how pretty the shimmer was it was really lovely and worked so well with the colour. I think you could definitely wear this bronzer without a separate highlighter too as it really does give a great effect which is totally buildable.

I am super pale but I didn't feel like this was too dark for me, so I think it could work on a few different skin tones, obviously if your darker you would want to wear more of the product than I have to make the colour darker.

After my initial glitter panic with this product I am really happy with it I think it will be a great alternative to wear when I don’t want to wear lots of different products. I can just put this on as it’s a bit of a two in one with the added bonus of the highlighter in it!

You can find out more about GOSH products and buy this HERE

P.S- I just added in the picture of my new nail polish colour too, its a little bit orange with a little bit of peach too!

Shhh There's a Zebra Behind You

2011-09-27T18:09:00.000+01:00

Excuse the whole 'AS SEEN ON TV' picture, it was the only one the website had.

I am really not a fan of the 'animals on jumpers thing' i never have been, I just don't really get it.

Maybe its because i am totally not an animal lover, I've never had pets bar when i was little and had some goldfish and an ill-fated experience with a hamster.

But for some reason when i saw this jumper i loved it.

I think its the colour that caught my eye and the random-ness of the Zebra just sitting there at the side of the it.

Its from H by Henry Holland for Debenhams.

I am actually really impressed by some of his pieces for Debenhams, even though i never enter that store as i always just find everything in it so dull, i honestly can't explain it but you know when you just take a dislike for a store and you don't really know why, its just the vibe of it or something?

Anyway, that's why I've never really checked out his stuff, but after having a browse online just there i really like some pieces but the styling of them is just so uninspired i feel, actually that's one of my biggest bug-bears with Debenhams is that they genuinely have some amazing designers with lines but the way they present the lines its like they are always aiming for women in there mid-40s or something, just weird!

Ok, so Debenhams moan over, I kinda want this sweater.

What do you guys think?

Do you like and are you a fan of Debenhams?

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-09-25T12:40:00.001+01:00

Such a beautiful video Found Via

Sometimes I think that it's an unfair question.
I mean how can you just choose one from your whole lifetime.
I think when your put on the spot like that you are more inclined to pick the big moments when maybe in reality its the little ones that have meant more in the long run.
I think that mabye you should be allowed one favourite moment per year it makes it more fair, huh?
I wanna know yours, Go...Tell me.....

Cold days and nights

2011-09-22T14:56:00.000+01:00

I am such a summer girl.

I love it being bright and (relatively warm) and not having to think about wearing big heavy jackets.
Although I do like winter up till Christmas, because then you feel there is a point to it being so cold and dark and snowy because you get the reward of it being Christmas, but seriously January/February is so horrid, right? It's always dull and freezing for me, i always feel like those few months go on for ages, you know?

But the one thing I do love about winter is getting to be warm and snugly 24/7. And these pretty bad snowy/arctic winters we have been having here the past few years have now made it acceptable (kinda) to wear OnePieces's outside something that i hope to take full advantage of this year!

My only rule about winter dressing is always start with the basics and just layer, layer,layer then add scarfs/hats/mitts when appropriate, simple!

So i thought i would do a little post about Celtic Sheepskin, which do some of the best/warmest basics around that i think would be a great start to a winter wardrobe.
The store, which is based in Cornwell is also online too, so you can shop no matter where you live.
I have to admit some of the pieces are pricey, and (alot) are out of my price range but there is some key pieces that are about the same price as the high street and for that you are getting real cashmere/sheepskin its amazing.

My mama actually ordered a pair of the moccasins, the ones above, last year and honestly they are the warmest, most comfiest things ever (i may have had a little try of them!) and I would really love a pair.
They are so retro chic looking with the fur trim!

I have a list as long as my arm of the items i would love from this store, so i picked a few of them and put them together in the pictures above.

I think there is nothing prettier than a plain, over-sized cashmere jumper, a pair of jeans, warm boots and a big scarf in the winter, so pretty!
Buy all of the above HERE

Let me know what you think?
Have you ordered from Celtic Sheepskin before?

Oh and on another note, don't you always think Winter is a good time to have a bit of a makeover too, to get you ready for all the cold winter months. As you know i'm still contemplating getting my nose pierced and i'm thinking i might get it done for Christmas time, extra sparkle and all that! If you are thinking of getting something pierced or if you are looking for some new body jewellery, the best place to go to get discount body jewelry is Freshtrends!

Eyeliner Review

2011-09-20T15:38:00.001+01:00

EDIT- A little note about the photos- I am a pale person but i promise not this pale,ha! The lighting in my room was just weird with the flash, also the eyeshadow doesn't photograph very well so makes me look like i have big black circles under my eyes, but again i don't its just the eyeshadow, I am not the most tired looking person ever, promise!

Another GOSH product I was sent to review was this Eyeliner.

It is a dark brown cream pencil liner called Truly Brown, it says its waterproof too, but thankfully i haven't had to have a cry since i have been wearing it, so i can not vouch for how waterproof it actually is!

I must admit i am a bit of a black liner addict, i rarely go anywhere without my eyeliner on and i always feel like my face looks a little bare if i don't have my little black flicks on my eyes.

I used to always use MAC's liquid liner then last year i changed to Bobbi Browns gel liner in the pot. I have to say its pretty amazing and so so simple and easy to put on.

I have a ridiculous amount of black pencil liners too which i use for the rims of my eyes and underneath, my favourite of those is either MAC or Urban Decay.

As well as having every black eyeliner under the sun I also am a lover of a coloured eyeliner now and again, although to be far i probably wore the coloured ones a lot more when i was younger, whereas now i wear them when i feel my eyes need a little pop of colour rather than everyday.

But the one colour that i just never wear on my face or even in clothes is Brown.

I have never seen the point in brown mascara, brown eye shadows wash me out and i always think brown eyeliner makes me look like i have big black eyes with bags under them.

So i must admit when i was given a Brown eyeliner to try i was very dubious as i really didn't think it would suit me.

I decided to go with a smoky golden/rusty eye shadow, something that i wear quite often but always with a black eyeliner although i have often felt the black is a little harsh when i wear it with these colours so i was interested to see if the brown would look any different.

And to my complete surprise i liked it.

I really feel like it goes better with this shadow than black does and i never thought i'd say that.

I think what helps is this brown is very very brown and dark, so just slightly softer than black, there really isn't much of a difference.

What i was most impressed by though was the pencil itself, if you can see in the above picture, it looks really really similar to the nib of an Urban Decay pencil, these types are always the most long lasting and easiest to sharpen, i have bought cheaper pencil liners before and when I've sharpened them its sometimes felt like it was going to give me a splinter and i haven't been able to use them again but this one looks great.

The texture of the liner is cream and soft, again very similar to Urban decays (to be honest, if someone had blind folded me and asked me to guess where this pencil is from i would have said Urban Decay, they are that similar.) The staying power has been great, hasn't smudged and there is no tell tale marks on my brow line from the pencil either!

Over all I'm really impressed by the quality and if you were looking for a cheaper alternative to the consistency of U.D liner then i would definitely try GOSH.

And even though i will always be a black eyeliner gal, I am totally going to rock my brown liner now too!

Buy the liner Here for £4.99

WHat do you think, are you a fan of GOSH and their liners?

Oh and on a completely different note, i totally caved and bought the feather from Regal Rose, from this post. I couldn't help it I love it!

And also a MASSIVE Thank You to everyone who has tweeted/commented/emailed about my cards I really appreciate it and i am genuinely sooo happy you like them!

If you haven't already check out my store HERE

P.S. If you were to play that Come Dine With Me drinking game, with the word 'liner' in this post, you would be a very drunk person by now, Ha!

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-09-18T19:39:00.000+01:00

As soon as I knew Zooey Deschanel (the coolest/most stylish lady ever) had a new TV show coming out I had already decided it was going to be my favourite show, then finally a few days ago when it premiered I watched the first episode and I am happy to say it was even better than my expectations for it.
Not many TV shows make me actually laugh out loud but this one did, it is totally my humor, I can not wait till the next episode.
If you haven't watched it already you should definitely check it out online, i think you will love it too!
Oh and if any of you have saw the film PaperHeart (i.e. the sweetest film ever for all you fellow Michel Cera fangirls) the super cute best friend/director guy from that is in this too!

My Store Launch

2011-09-15T11:48:00.001+01:00

Wow, I'm so excited to show you all what I have been working on...
Please welcome The Pretty
The home of Greeting Cards for The Cool Kids

The store officially launched this morning and I couldn't wait to show all you guys them first.
I have been making cards for people since I was really little and as I got older I got into it more and more. Then in High School i kinda took a sabbatical from it and it wasn't until i started to do writing for some Magazines that I realised that i could combine my love of words and my love of making people cards together.
I started off making my designs all by hand but after selling them i realised it was too hard to keep doing it all by hand, myself so i decided to take the step of getting them printed and opening up my own online store.
It was really important to me when i was getting my cards printed that i still wanted them to look exactly the same as before and have a sort of imperfectly perfect feel about them. So they still have the exact same wording and my own hand-drawings on them too!

I really don't think there is anything nicer than receiving a hand-written card through the post, either for a birthday, an invite or just a little note from someone who you haven't seen for a while.
This is what has made me feel so passionate about making and selling my cards.
Don't get me wrong i LOVE technology and the fact that we can send an email or a text message and the person gets to read it in the blink of an eye, but i think there is just something so special about knowing that someone has taken the time to pick out a card that they think you will love or it will mean something to you and taken the time out of their busy lives even if its only 5mins and wrote you a little note.
Somehow it always seems to mean more right?

When i was designing my cards I thought of what type of cards i would want to buy and just went from there.
My biggest thing with cards is I really dislike the fact that it is so hard to find a card that can do for any occasion and dosen't have HAPPY BIRTHDAY or YOUR NEW BORN SON all across it.
I designed my cards so that they really can do for any person and any event.
I also wanted them not to take themselves so seriously, to be fun and/or funny (depending on your humor matching mines!) and for them to really just say what you mean.
If I'm sending my friends a card i don't talk to them in long scrolls of heart-wrenching poetry to tell them how much of a good friend i think they are, I just say 'i think your awesome thanks for being my friend' and its that simplicity i wanted to capture in my cards.
Also some of you may have noticed my tag line- 'Greeting Cards for The Cool Kids'
Please know this is an ironic statement and not trying to alienate half of the entire population!
One of my idols in life is Napoleon Dynamite (Along with Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory!), in my eyes the man (character, whatever!) is a legend but one thing i think you will all agree on is he isn't your traditional 'cool dude' but in my eyes those types of people are the coolest in the world, and i feel the humour on my cards would relate to my fellow 'Cool kids' Ha!
I think there are a million amazing beautiful greeting cards out there for everyones tastes I just hope you see mine and think they fill a greeting card shaped hole in your life!
I would LOVE to know what you think and if you feel inclined to, please feel free to blog/tweet/facebook/shout from your window etc etc about The Pretty, i would really appreciate it!
Get in touch if you would like me to send you a press release and some images if you don't want to use these ones!

BUY THE PRETTY CARDS HERE
FOLLOW THE PRETTY ON TWITTER HERE

Demi has a 'Moment'

2011-09-12T15:01:00.000+01:00

Sometimes I think we are inundated so much with images of celebrities on red carpets or at awards ceremonies its hard to tell one herve Léger apart from another, it's hard for people to stand out when there is so much competition out there, 9 out of 10 times they always look great but sometimes, something happens and the stars align in the sky for certain people and in the blink of an eye (or the twinkle of a star) they have their 'fashion moment' and are transported into another league.
Not everyone gets one but for the chosen few that do, its normally an indication that their career is going the same way- skywards (think Elizabeth Olsen, Zoe Saldana, Emma Stone, all have recently had a fashion 'moment')
And personally I think this is what we have just witnessed happen to Demi Lovato.
Everything about this outfit screams perfection.
Her hair, make up, simple yet effective jewellery all combine to make this 'moment' happen for Demi and also maybe even more importantly she is wearing the dress, not the other way around, something that is not an easy feat. She looks radiant and confident which only helps her carry the dress off with even more class.

Congratulations Demi, you had a moment and by the looks of this stunning outfit, your next one isn't too far off.

The beautiful Demi Lovato is wearing the most amazing Maria Lucia Hohan dress at the ALMA Awards last weekend.

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-09-11T15:44:00.002+01:00

Shopbop Giveaway Winner

2011-09-11T15:04:00.002+01:00

Drum Roll Please.......
And the winner of the Shopbop $100 gift card is.....
Ada.
The winner was chosen at random using Random.Org
Keep an eye on you inbox Ada, as I will be sending you an email with how to collect your prize.
Thank You so much to everyone who entered.
I really wish i could have picked more than one winner, but I will be doing another giveaway pretty soon for all of you who didn't win today!
X

GOSH Cosmetics Review

2011-09-09T15:10:00.001+01:00

So first off, apologises for the crazy close photos of my lips, i wasn't even going to include it as i thought they looked a bit, well...awkward to say the least but then i realised it was pretty hard to get a true colour of the pink from the swatches on my hand.(although the second lip gloss wouldn't photograph well so i couldn't include a photo on my lips)

Anyways, I was sent these lovely lip glosses to review from GOSH cosmetics.
I have used a few GOSH products before and have always been impressed for what you get for the price.

I am much more of a lip gloss girl than a lipstick girl, although i am trying to wear more and more lipsticks as because I'm really pale I feel like i sometimes need the stronger lip colour to add a bit of a 'pop' to my make-up.

The lighting is a bit weird in the picture of my face for some reason but i would say that's definitely a true representation of the colour.

The pink is my ideal colour and I've had that on non-stop, its just a pale pink with the slightest shimmer in it (not sparkle) that gives off a great reflected sheen to your lips.
The other colour looks orange in the tube so i was a little wary of it but when you put it on its really sheer and although it is more of a stronger looking colour on my hand, its really not on your lips. Its just got a nice apricot tinge but nothing more than that, so its really natural looking.

The texture of the gloss is good not too sticky but as with any gloss it is going to get sticker the more you put on, I found the consistency to be quite similar to MAC's lip-glasses.

There is no smell and it doesn't have any sort of taste, which is refreshing as I'm so used to all the lip glosses i have having such strong scents.

But personally the best thing about these glosses I think is the quirky little feature of the 'Flashlight' in the inside of the lid and the little mirror on the edge of the gloss.
Its such a great added bonus for when you are out and trying to avoid the whole 'clown mouth' look by putting your lipstick on in the near-dark with no mirror, so this solved all the problems!

On the whole i think these are really great lip-glosses for the high-street price especially with the little added features.
If you are looking for a 'strong' colour though i would definitely say you would need to layer something under these as they are definitely more on the sheer side, which personally i think is great as to me they are more wearable as on an every day basis i do like to keep my make-up natural but i know some people do like their glosses to have a strong tint.

What do you think, have you tried any GOSH products before and what do you think of make-up with added features with the light and mirrors, are you a fan?

You can buy these lip glosses in the UK at Superdrug or on their site HERE and NON-UK'ers can buy GOSH here

Oh and as I am posting about beauty things, I thought some of you may be interested in the promo that The Fragrance Shop has got going on just now too.

You have the chance to win one of five "money can’t buy" exclusive city breaks including the chance to see Beyoncé live in concert, an exclusive trip to Milan and a helicopter ride to Monte Carlo Bay to celebrate top fragrances.
1,000’s of other ‘must have’ prizes are also on offer, so you can't really lose out, it's sort of win-win, huh?.
Customers will be eligible for a card every time they spend £10 or more between 30th August and 29th September 2011. Every card is a winner with hundreds of runner-up prizes up for grabs and thousands of money-off vouchers.
Thousands of ‘Golden Ticket’ scratch cards have been delivered to stores nationwide and are available on-line and in store.
Let me know if you win and you know, want to take me with you to see Miss Bey or anything!!!

A.Winter.Outfit

2011-09-08T20:48:00.001+01:00

This is my version of an alternative to your coat, when you've had just about enough of wearing it all through Winter.
I have never been a fan of a'gilet' especially not furry one's but there is something I love about wearing clothes in the way they are not meant to be worn and wearing some glamorous Faux-fur over a collage sweatshirt just really works for me. In an oxymoron type of way.
I am an Ivy-League geek, i can't get enough of the whole 'american' college razzmatazz. Blame it on watching too many John Hughes movies or something but either way it's inspired my love of all things preppy and let's be honest you can't get any more preppy than a Harvard sweater.
Throw on some skinny jeans and some chucks/court heels/knee-length boots and your good to go.

-Buy these lovelies here....
-Harvard Sweatshirt - (If you are in the UK or any where they deliver too, and you love Ivy-League stuff as much as me then you have to check out this site- Inkwell and Ivy, its the only place in the UK that sells all the genuine I-L shirts etc..... And its pretty amaze!)
-Fur Gilet
-Hat

Company

2011-09-07T15:35:00.002+01:00

I have wanted to write this post for a few months and have never got round to it till now.

I don't know about you but up until a few months ago I had a pretty clear picture of what i thought Company magazine was like.

I had never bought it but i had picked up copies here and there and knew enough about it to know it wasn't for me.

I LOVE magazines, seriously I read so many but i have to admit i am pretty picky with them. I never went through that stage of reading Bliss or Sugar when i was little, i went straight on to Elle. I was never interested in problem pages or wanting to know what Boyzones favourite colour was. I just wanted to read about fashion and even though i was too young to really 'get' what all the big fashion glossy's were going on about, I still loved devouring them and soaking up all the inspiration flying from there pages.

Don't get me wrong I equally loved celebrity gossip too but I didn't ever appreciate the condescending tone of those 'Teen' magazines, i just went straight for Heat magazine!

Even as i got older i stuck with the fashion glossy's branching out to little independent titles too but basically i skipped out on that whole genre of 'women' magazines. You know the one's i mean, Cosmo and Company, etc. Its not that there is anything at all wrong with these magazine, it's just that i was never interested in reading those types or things they had in them and dare i use the word 'trashy' but its what i thought (think?) most of them were like.

So you can imagine my surprise when a few weeks ago as i scanned the shelves of the newsagents for my monthly Marie Claire, a magazine cover jumped out at me it had a white background and the front was so eye-catching, it wasn't even who was on the front, it was the fonts, the deisgn, the colours and the wording (FYI I am a big magazine geek, i write for them, read them that's why i notice things like fonts, i know proper geeky!) It looked amazing, i thought i must have missed the launch of a new magazine or something and then i saw the name COMPANY. To say i was shocked was an understatement, i immediately picked it up and started flicking through it, nothing about it looked the same, I bought it straight away so i could have a better look as my curiosity got the better of me!

And that is the story of how Company magazine has become one of my favourite magazines. Honestly i am still a little shocked that i am actually even writing that but seriously that first issue and every other issue i have bough since (3, i think) has been really really great.

I do not have a clue what happened to the magazine or when it changed from what i thought it was (or maybe it was never like those other magazines in the first place, did i mis-judge it?)

But i really wanted to do this post on Company in case some of you also still had this idea about it.

I can confirm that the word 'trashy' couldn't be further from what it is. I would class it as mainly a fashion magazine with some added extras. They have amazing clothes (that are affordable and wearable), really great editorials and a really really lovely young and fresh layout which is definitely reminiscent of Nylon but with a more British/high street twist.

I honestly can't praise it enough other than to say i am really considering a subscription which in my world is the biggest compliment i can give to a magazine,Ha!

So I would urge you to check Company out this month if you haven't read it for a while, it may just surprise you!

What do you guys think, do you agree with me about Company's radical makeover and have you changed your views about any magazine you read/used to read?

House Of Harlow

2011-09-06T14:51:00.001+01:00

Picture this......
Someone goes all Fairy Godmother on you right now, I mean literally as your reading this, you F.G grants you one shopping spree, where you get to have a whole collection for free.
But the catch is you can only pick one designer/label and you have to make the decision in a spilt second, like that game that Phoebe plays with Joey and Ross in Friends where you only have a second to decide your answer and it's meant to revel the real truth as you don't have time to make up a better one.
What label/designer would you pick?
Honestly right now, if my F.G granted me a spree without even pausing to think about it I would say House of Harlow.
I love me my Chanel and my Marc Jacobs, Erdem and don't even get me started on Marchesa but truthfully HOH would be my answer.
I LOVE Nicole Richie, she is a constant source of inspiration to my style (seriously if you've followed my blog for a while, you will know that MKA and Nicole are my go-to gals for inspiration posts) and what she has done with HOH is amazing every piece looks like you have worn it for the past 20 years, it looks like its a part of you rather than some shiny new jewel you have put on for show and that's exactly what i think the best and most classic forever jewellery should look like.
I don't own any House Of Harlow but hopefully my Fairy Godmother will appear soon and I will have this beautiful collection in this stunning video.
Oh and don't forget tell me who you would pick for your spree, no cheating though, don't think about it, it has to be the first one in your head........

Hero&Cape

2011-09-05T20:13:00.000+01:00

This post is sooooo long overdue.
I meant to post about this Amaze new label a few weeks ago, but alas I didn't get round to it!

If you haven't already, please meet Hero&Cape....
Not only can they claim to have one of the best names for a shop ever (seriously who doesn't love a hero or a cape?), they also have some of the prettiest Tee's you will find.

The store, which was launched just over a month ago is already going from strength to strength with new little bits and bobs such as jewellery being added all the time.

The uber talented Niki Lau is the brains behind the fabulous original hand drawn illustrations that are then screen printed onto the white T-Shirts.

I love when I see awesome little shops popping up, selling clothes that aren't only affordable but are truly unique too.

I can't get over how adorable the 'Peter Pan collared tee' is and the 'Peace sign' tee would just be a staple in my wardrobe, it would work with everything, I really want it, think I may be having to make an order pretty soon!

You can check out their store HERE and you can tell them how much you love their Tee's(or anything else equally as lovely of course!) by following them on Twitter HERE too!

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-09-04T19:00:00.000+01:00

I got them moves like Jagger

2011-09-01T11:58:00.000+01:00

Wearing- Shirt-Gap, Trench coat- George @ Asda, Jeans- ASOS, Shoes- Peacocks, Scarf- Italian market stall, Rose ring- Rock'n'Rose, three gold band ring- Disney couture, Bracelet- Hermes, Earrings-Topshop

It's that awkward time of year when you don't want to wear a full on coat but you feel like you need to wear something.
That's why i just love Trench coats, they are the perfect things to throw on when you need something light to wear, especially this one as its 3/4 length.

The shirt I'm wearing is from the men's section in Gap. I adore Gap for basics although i do think most things are way over priced. The only thing about this shirt is, its a little big so it does that 'ripple' thing down the buttons, and kind of looks gape-ing (Is that even a word? You know what i mean though, right?)sometimes which is annoying!

Been doing some more work on my *new project* that I spoke about a few posts ago. I am so excited about it, hopefully I should be able to tell you all about it next week, fingers crossed!

Hope you are all having a lovely Thursday!
X

Nailene Review

2011-08-30T20:45:00.001+01:00

Two things I want to say before I tell you about this product.
1- I got sent these products to review, this does not alter my opinion and I would never accept anything to review that I didn't feel was 100% something I would use/wear/write about on my blog anyway!
2-Sorry for the Ombre color of my hands, I dabbled with some gradual tanner before I took these photo and well...It got darker as i took them!Ha!

On to the good stuff....
For reference, or if you just like fun/useless facts about my life, here is my brief history with false nails.
When I was younger, i think it probably started when i was about 12 I was obsessed about false nails.
I used to always beg my mum to take me to Asda (basically Wal-Mart for non-Uk'ers) every other week so I could pick out some new nails for myself. I used to always use the Elegant Touch nails that came with the crazy glue (strong is not even the word).
I have always had (thankfully) good nails, they are strong and grow really quick, so that was never why i wanted to wear the false nails, i just always thought they were fun.
I also dabbled with acrylic nails, i got a kit from Rio one Christmas and it showed you how to apply them your self, let's just say four hours and a bowl of acetone nail polish remover later me and the acrylics just didn't mix!
I have never had false nails of any kind put on professionally, I have had only one professional manicure in my whole life, can you believe that!!!

Even though by about 15 years old I had exhausted all false nail options and was by that point into doing nail art on my own nails, i always longed to try them again, I can't help it, seriously its like an addiction!
So when i was sent these Nailene nails and Nailene Adhesive Tabs I couldn't wait to get stuck in.

Basically instead of glue these adhesive tabs that have been a major hit in America are little pieces of acetone free/glue free bits of sticky-ness in the shape of your nail.

You choose which ever one fits your nails shape (there isn't too much difference in size, I wouldn't think anyone would have a problem with them not fitting) stick it on your nail and choose a false nail of your choice to stick over it.

I was so impressed by these tabs, as someone who over the years has had many incidents with nail glue. I have bonded my fingers together with the glue(and yes i do mean all four fingers, i wasn't that stupid to stick my thumbs together! Duh! Ha!), which seriously people under estimate how painful that is, and I've had to actually file, with a nail file the hardened glue off my fingertips as it just wouldn't budge for days.

These are so quick, i had all the tabs on my nails in under three Min's (i.e- in the Ad Break of The Real Housewives of New York) you can easily do this by yourself and you wouldn't need someone else 's help for your second hand which sometimes happens with the glue.
The nails bonded with the tabs instantly and stuck really tight, you have to watch for air bubbles but that's the same with any stick on nails i suppose.
I had actually years ago used a similar tab glue thing to sick my nails on and they were awful all my nails starting pinging off the minute i put any pressure on them.
These are much much stronger and still haven't came off, what i would say though is, if you are used to using the glue, you may feel like these aren't as strong.

I also tried out the False nails from Nailene, these were great, standard false nails, I really like the fact that you got a lot of sizes to choose from and they all fitted my nails perfect, I used to always dislike it when nails were far too big and hung over my cuticle, which thankfully didn't happen with these!

I didn't file these down as i just wanted to try them as they were first but I think when i use them again i will definitely paint over them a snazzy colour, which is fine to do as they take on nail polish great.

As I knew i was doing this review i wanted to check if the tabs/nails where as easy to remove as the pack said. And they were. Truthfully, they took the same amount of time to take off as they did to put back on, which you can do again and again as the tabs stay sticky for ages.
You don't peel them off but push down on the bottom of your nail and then slide them up your nail, simple as that.

As now having tried both normal nail glue and these tabs I would definitely recommend the Tabs, not only are they quick and really really gentle on your nails but they are so easy to put on and off something that was my big bugbear with the glue when i used to use it.
I would say though if you want your nails to stay on for longer than five days i would definitely stick to your nail glue as there is no doubt that it is the stronger of the two and will stay on longer.

You can buy the Nailene Tabs for £2.49 (you get two sets in a pack)
And you can buy the nails I'm wearing from Nailene for £4.49 (Each pack contains 24 nails)
Both are available from Boots, Superdrug, Tesco and Asda.

What do you think, will you be trying the nail tabs, or do you already use them?
I would love to know!

Stay Warm

2011-08-29T19:25:00.000+01:00

The temperature has dropped so low here today.

There is always things that make you aware that winter is coming aren't there?

That icy chill in the air that appeared today and to be honest there is nothing that signals the nearing of Winter more to me than the X Factor starting!

I was wrapped up in a lovely big knit today trying (and failing) to stay warm so when i saw this editorial i thought it was perfect for today.

I think its such a stunning simple shoot, and the knitwear just looks epic!

Hanna Waehmer by Stefan Heinrichs

Vogue Germany

September 2011

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-08-28T17:30:00.000+01:00

I'm under their Spell

2011-08-27T14:31:00.000+01:00

I've sat here trying to write and re-write something that could explain and justify my love for this collection.
And to be honest i dont think I'm ever going to be able to sum up what i think about it in words here. I've decided that this collection had rendered me word-less. Not an easy feat.
Its too pretty, too beautiful, the styling is too perfect and its too 'me' to try and tell you what i think about it.
If you can decipher the meaning behind this jumble of words I hope you come to the conclusion that I really love it and want every piece in this collection and will have all those rings adorning my fingers at some point in my life.
And if you can't work it out then look at the pictures and whatever you think about it i think that too, because i know you love it!

Spell
S/S 2012 Castaway Collection
Model: Teresa Oman
Photographer: Beck Rocchi
Styling/Art Direction/Post: Lizzy &amp; Spell from Spell
Buy everything from them HERE
Check out their blog too, its fit to burst with all the inspiration on it.

$100 Shopbop Gift Card Giveaway

2011-08-25T12:38:00.000+01:00

The title says it all really.
I am hosting another Shopbop giveaway as a massive Thank You to all my lovely readers for being so awesome and for sticking by and still reading Is This Real life?

If you don't know about Shopbop already then you should definitely check them out they have so many brands under their online shop roof. They have Acne, Halston, Lauren Merkin bags, Anya Hindmarch, Zambos & Siega, Levi's to LNA and even Ugg's. I'm pretty sure you will be able to find something you love on there!

So, The important bit, how to enter...
1. You can be from anywhere in the world to enter the giveaway (apart from Pennsylvania)

2. The giveaway will close on 5th September.

3. To enter all you have to do is leave a comment on this post an make sure you are following my blog, you can find the little box on my sidebar that you need to follow or you can use blog lovin'.

4. If you don't have your email address on your blog or don't have a blog. Please leave your email in your comment so i can contact you if you win!

5. If you want to be entered into the giveaway twice and give yourself a better chance of winning then follow me on Twitter HERE and tweet about the giveaway, when i see your tweet i will add your name in the giveaway again.

So, I hope you all like the giveaway, I was sure it is a store you would all love and be able to find something that you want in it!
Oh and follow Shopbop on Twitter HERE too, they always tweet about all the new goodies coming into the store!

From red to Orange

2011-08-22T17:42:00.000+01:00

I was bored with all my nail polish colours, I feel like i have worn them all so much lately and wanted to change it up a little.
I decided i wanted to use some of my pink colours and came up with this. The first two are actually different shades and brands of red, one is more deep and the other is more tomato-y even though they look pretty alike in the picture. I added the tan colour at the end to break it up a little and give it a contrast although already 4 people have asked me today why i didn't paint my pinky nails....!
The last picture is the shades of what colours I used in case you want to check them out.

On another note, I wondered if some of you could help me out a little. Specifically people who own a Big Cartel shop. I am pretty bad at the technically side of things HTML, CSS etc and i am currently in the process of setting up a Big Cartel shop (I will fill you in on the news soon, VERY exciting!!!) and i am kinda stuck on how to make it look pretty, i see so many lovely one's out there but i have no clue how to do it and would love to hear from you how you did it or if you paid a designer to do it for you, do you have any recommendations of peeps who aren't too pricey?
Drop me a comment or an email here- isthisreallife@hotmail.co.uk and let me know, i would love to get some Big Cartel shaped advice from you!!!
X

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-08-21T13:50:00.000+01:00

Simple

2011-08-19T15:35:00.004+01:00

Simple jumper but just really pretty
Buy it HERE

Lily Love's You

2011-08-18T12:27:00.002+01:00

So, I know i don't really mention too much about where I live on here, other than it's a sparkly city (see sidebar!) I am a bit of a scardy cat when it comes to putting all my info online, put it down to watching too much Newsround when i was wee,

But sometimes i can't help but want to promote local talent and a prime example of this is the lovely LilyLoveLock.

I first came accross the uber talented Domonique on twitter (where else right?)

and she has just launched her store on ASOS Marketplace.

The lookbook is full of quirky sweet images of the clothes like the one's above.

When i saw this playsuit i just knew I had to blog about it,

Playsuit+Stars+Stripes= LOVE

You can buy this little beauty for £28 HERE

What do you think, are you a new fan of LilyLoveLock too?

What's In My Bag?

2011-08-16T21:10:00.001+01:00

I can't believe this is the first time I have ever done a

'Whats In My Bag' post.

I have always loved having a peek inside people's bags and what their handbags look like.

So here's mine...

1. Water

2. Random Magazine, I always have one in my bag, you never know when you are going to have to sit around and wait on someone/something, so i think its always important to be prepared for such events!

3. My bag, In the second picture too. From ASOS a while ago

4. Book -The Miracle of Mindfullness, such a great book and again like the magazine i always have one in my bag. Normally one like this rather than a story book as non-fiction is easier to pick up and put down.

5. Cath Kidston Purse

6. Anti-bacterial gel-I carry about two in every bag, i think these are, like the best inventions, ever!

7. Ray Bans

8. Mentos, because who doesn't love a chewy fruity sweet, huh?

9. Vera Wang- Princess Perfume

10. Ipod with pretty pink headphones

11. My kindle and its lovely leather pink case. I am officially obsessed by this thing amazing! Although i only have this in my bag for longer journeys for short ones i just have the actual paper book in my bag i.e Number 4!

Oh and i always have a black Kohl eyeliner, Mac lipgloss in a candy pink and Kiehls lip balm in my bag ALWAYS!

So, what is your must have in your handbag?

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-08-14T20:27:00.003+01:00

Some people just can't help but be cool, right?

Cool seems too much of a cliched word to use to describe them but you know what I mean.

Gillian Zinser is one of those people.

Not only does she have effortless style but it seems her house is pretty darn epic too!

It's all in the details, huh?

Photographed by The Coveteur for Elle

Feather Hair

2011-08-11T20:43:00.001+01:00

Dear Regal Rose

Thank You for making beautiful things,

Really this is pretty perfect.

That's all.

Emma

The Brows

2011-08-10T17:55:00.000+01:00

I don't know about you but there is always parts of the make up routine that i miss out, you know the parts that you should do but never really have time for when your running out the door.

The things like primer, you know it will hold your makeup on longer but really that extra 2mins of finding it in your makeup bag and waiting for it to dry in so you can put your foundation on, just sometimes doesn't feel worth it, right?
But most of all its the 'Eyebrows' that i neglect or should i say 'used' to forgot. I have heard every make up artist in the world going on about them being the 'key to shaping your face' and every magazine swear that it will 'revolutionse' your make up but i have to be honest i was pretty skeptical.
But once i started to fill in my eyebrows and make them a feature rather than just have them 'floating' on my face i have never looked back, honestly if you don't fill them in you should totally consider it.
Some things that i have found to be a myth that may help....

1. You will end up looking like a drag queen- Honestly, yes the first few times you try, you properly will go a little darker/thicker than intended but i practised when i got my brow powder before i wore it out and by the time i was using it for real it was fine.
2. It takes ages to put it on- The biggest myth that i have found. I do my eyebrows in under a minute, honestly that's how quick it is. Once you have been doing it for a little while you will automatically know how much you need to use to get the look you like and it will then take no time at all!

I currently use Smashbox's Brow powder and The Body Shops clear mascara over my eyebrows to set them and i would really really recommend both products but recently i have been reading about the make up artist Anastasia Soare and her beauty line Anastasia Beverly Hills (Her eyebrow kit is the one in the picture above!) She is The eyebrow queen. She basically does all of Hollywood's eyebrows and manages to do that whole amazing structured-brow-without-looking-stuck-on-look. She has a whole collection that i have discovered that looks amazing. Even though her brow kits are obviously her biggest sellers she has an epic looking bronzer that i just need to try and some perfect looking eyeshadows too.

I really feel like Anastasia is my next port of call on my eyebrow journey!

Have any of you tried anything from her line before, what do you think of it, i would love to know?

Hairspiration - Blonde

2011-08-06T12:46:00.004+01:00

Hopes and Dreams in the shade of Sunshine

Blue Crush

2011-08-04T21:14:00.006+01:00

Kate Bosworth rockin' her new blue hair
I actually like it, i think it really suits her and it's surprising as i would never have put her down for being the slightest bit 'wacky', you know?

What do you guys think are you feeling it or do you think dip dye is like so last year?

The Blazer

2011-08-03T16:43:00.000+01:00

I have fallen completely head over heels for this 'Hatty' jacket from Boohoo

I keep seeing it on all Boohoo's advertising campaigns at the back of magazines

and it instantly reminds me of a longer version of a blazer jacket that the row had a few collections ago, that i just loved but it was obviously out of my price range.

My favourite is definitely the camel coloured one but there is a beautiful pink/salmon version on the website too.

Buy it HERE for £25

What do you think?

Are you a fan?

"She's gone. She gave me a pen. I gave her my heart"

2011-08-01T12:34:00.001+01:00

Get you boombox at the ready people Lloyd Dobler (may) be back....

Cameron Crowe explained: "Say Anything is the only thing that I've written that I would consider [making a sequel to].

And I've thought about it from time to time, and talked about it with John Cusack once. This is the only story that I've thought there might be another chapter to that at some point."

One of my favourite ever movies....
What is yours?

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-07-31T12:42:00.001+01:00

Found Via A Cup Of Jo

A real moment.....

Kelly's (the girl in the video) story...
"After dating for four years, we had just moved to Oregon. We drove out to take pictures in my favorite giant field, and Paul spontaneously asked me at sunset. He didn't have a ring or anything--he just suddenly felt like it was the right time and place. It's not the most glamorous proposal, but it was so heartfelt, and I can't imagine a sweeter way. We got married three months later."

P.S You can still vote for me here- Emma(Is This Real Life) Vote as many times as you like, its very much appreciated!

Forever Young

2011-07-28T16:04:00.007+01:00

Hilary Duff and The Olsens were the teen stars when i was little, Lizzie McGuire and So Little Time were my TV shows of choice ( is it just me that can't get the theme tune to so little time out of my head now....)

But its been completely non-avoidable to ignore the Miley Cyrus's and Demi Lovato's of the world even though i was too old to even know what their TV shows where about.

But one Teen star who I've always thought stood out for her style was Selena Gomez, i always thought her red carpet style was head and shoulders above her peers and she seemed to be the only one of them who had the potential to breakout the 'childtstar' mould.

Her style has become slightly more experimental lately Ive felt, less body con minis and more young new designers.

So i was really impressed when i saw this new editorial from Elle with Selena starring in it.

I adore the styling so much and think she looks like a luxe 1970s moviestar!

I think this is definitely the direction that her style should go in, its mature without being old and still young without being childish and too 'Disney'

What do you guys think, Justin Beiber aside, what do you make of Selena, do you rate her style?

Selena Gomez for Elle Mexico

Photographers- Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold

Stylist- Angelo De Santa

Ah and I want to welcome Solestruck to my blog!
I have added their banner to the sidebar.
If you are buying anything from solestruck click on that ad to take you there and i may get some lovely rewards which means then you can too as they will send me special exclusive codes and discounts all for you lovely people!!!

Oh and if you love Selena's clothes from this shoot to should definitely check out these beautiful and glam floral dresses I really think you will LOVE them!

What Goes Around Comes Back Around, Hey My Baby

2011-07-26T18:25:00.000+01:00

Sweater- New Look, Jeans- ASOS, Shoes-ASOS

I got this sweater today from New Look, it was in the sale and was such a bargain at £12.
I love it, it's kinda just a sweater version of the Forever 21 top i have (that i wore a few posts back) but it fits really nice and is super slouchy and just perfect when you just want to throw something on quickly!
I also got a little sundress from the New Look sale as well today, which i had to change into when i came home as it was so hot outside. I LOVE this weather we are having here at the moment.....I hope it keeps up!

My hair is kinda messy here, but the humidity is making it go a little crazy (i.e Big) as well as just having had it cut. I don't know about you but it always takes my hair a few weeks to settle after I've had it cut and highlighted...a sort of transitioning period!!!

Ooh and after much deliberation I finally bought a Kindle yesterday. I had some birthday money left over and i wanted to buy something that i would never normally buy myself and i have wanted one for ages!
I was a little bit in two minds about it as i am such a massive book lover, like I have hundreds of them and i have always loved reading and there really is nothing better than the feel of holding a new book,huh?
But i just love the simplicity of the kindle and i could have all my books in the one place and the speed you can get them at sounds so exciting. I LOVE amazon but it really annoys me waiting on books to come in the post so the thought of being able to have it in seconds sounds so amaze!
Do any of you have a Kindle, what are your thoughts on them?

Oh and I am a part of Style Passports competition and if you all vote for me then i win a pair of Prada sunglasses, here is the link to style passport and a link to the voting- I don't think there is a limit to how many times you can vote!
I am the one that says (Emma- Is This Real Life?)
I will telepathically send you all high fives if you do and mayyyy have a little giveaway on here super soon for all you lovely peeps as well!

Prada

2011-07-25T22:07:00.000+01:00

Get your hands on these beautiful Prada sunglasses from Style Passport

Sunday Show and Tell

2011-07-24T21:40:00.003+01:00

“You won’t do it at the right time.
You’ll be late.
You’ll be early.
You’ll get re-routed.
You’ll get delayed.
You’ll change your mind.
You’ll change your heart.
It’s not going to turn out the way you thought it would.
It will be better.”

-Kate Moller