Outfit:
My gorgeous leopard print dress that I won on ebay arrived yesterday. I cannot wait to wear it once it has had a good wash. Its a lot brighter than it seemed in the pictures but i'm happy with it. Its such a nice length and the peter pan collar is so cute! I also recieved my OPI Thanks so Muchness nail varnish, I have been after it for ages and now want to buy the rest of the Alice in Wonderland set.
Floral smock dress: Next
Grey tights: Mums drawer
Grey pumps: Primark
Red watch: Toywatch
My head seems to go to the side on its own when I pose haha!
Not a very exciting outfit today. I have worked all week so all my outfits this week have been uniform. This is what I wear to work! I am doing 26 hours this week, my usual contract is 10.5 so I am shattered. How will I cope with a full time job? Luckily I have the whole of next week off so it will be coursework, coursework and coursework. Much needed to be honest! I think this dress is a bit maternity like but it is so comfortable which is what I'm looking for when I am on my feet all day.
Not much to report for this week, pretty boring and its not going to be getting anymore exciting. I am offically broke, no more socialising for me! But I have The Wombats on Monday in Hammersmith which is pretty exciting. Luckily I have saved a little money for this! I am really looking forward to it, the last gig (well festival) I went to was Reading back in August. Agggges ago!
My gorgeous leopard print dress that I won on ebay arrived yesterday. I cannot wait to wear it once it has had a good wash. Its a lot brighter than it seemed in the pictures but i'm happy with it. Its such a nice length and the peter pan collar is so cute! I also recieved my OPI Thanks so Muchness nail varnish, I have been after it for ages and now want to buy the rest of the Alice in Wonderland set.
Hope your week has been a lot more exiting than mine! Hello to all my new followers :) Would be nice to speak to you so don't be afraid to comment! I am on twitter as @sophiesophuk too if any of you fancy a chat!
A selection of jewellery from bootsales and charity shops. The cameo necklace was from the charity shop in my boyfriends part of town. I love cameos, starting to build up a collection! The two rings and brooch on the left were from a bootsale yesterday and cost 50p each. The rings are adjustable so they fit perfectly. The green stone brooch on the right cost £2 from a rubbish bootsale last week. It was full of people selling electrical goods and prams.
Anyone else find any second hand bargain over the weekend? How exciting is it that car boots have started up again!
Eva Mendes is an American actress famous for staring in films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Stuck on You, We Own the Night and Hitch where I first came across her. She is a supporter of PETA and has starred in a naked campaign titled "Fur? I'd rather go naked". She also appeared in The Strokes video "The end has no end".
Another star that proves you do not have to flash everything in order to be noticed. She proves that you can make it in showbusinesses without falling out of taxis and flashing your lady garden for everyone to see. She always looks so elegant and polished. Her make up is flawless without being caked on and her hair is always perfect.
I dont think that I have seen her in a mindress, instead she prefers to wear dresses to the knee or just above. She seems to favor a 50's silhouette and places emphasis on her tiny waist. What I wouldn't do to have a pair of pins like that!
I adore this outfit that she wore to the Golden Globes in 2009, the necklace looks amazing against her skin and is such a good contrast to the dress. She has not over done it on the accessories. This outfit is pure elegance.
Outfit:
I have been after trying my hand at alterations for a while. So when I spotted this dress at a Jumble Sale at the weekend for just 25p (!!!!), I thought it would be the perfect starting point. I was going to take it up to just above the knee. But when I tried it on I actually really like the length. I feel like a lady. Like my boyfriend said, I feel like I should be having a summer picnic in Hyde Park. I think it is from the 80s as it had shoulder pads which I took out straight away. I have no desire to look like an American footballer. I looked up the label and it is a House of Fraser brand that still sells in store today. Brand new dresses retail at £89!
I need this skirt! I don't think I would wear with it with that jumper, it just seems to heavy. It is even better in the flesh and such a bargain at £16. Seriously this needs to be mine!
I adore this whole outfit. Those platforms are too die for! The hat will be perfect for my holiday and it is only £4. I am loving all these knee skimming dresses and skirts, I think Im too old to be flashing my bum now. I prefer to be a bit more ladylike!
I am having a serious love affair with wide leg trousers and due to my height they should be perfect. I am 5ft 8. But I'm not sure if they will be that flattering. I am bottom heavy and I just don't know if they will suit my large bum! I suppose I will just have to try them on! It is my favourite colour combination of red and navy too!
I spotted this dress in Look magazine this week and it only intensified my need for it even more! Again what a perfect outfit to wear on holiday! It is a tad expensive at £17, I remember when Primark dresses used to be a tenner max! But they are improving their quality so it is justified.
This is what I call my essentials. I do have a lot more but its kept in a drawer rather than a make up bag. If i'm wearing my glasses I just wear mascara, bronzer eyeliner, concealer and vaseline. I don't ever wear any foundation. It just does not agree with my skin, I feel like i'm trapped and it brings me out in spots so I stay well away! I only wear eyeshadow and eyeliner when I have my contacts in. I tend to hide behind glasses.
I love the benefit eyeshadow but I was getting through it too fast and it was costing me a fortune to replace it. So I brought some from ELF to wear everyday so I could save benefit for special occasions. It is the first thing I have brought from ELF and am very impressed, I can't wait until I can treat myself to some more things once payday comes!
I adore the Rimmel eyeliner, have been buying it since I was 15. I love the way it smudges and the fact that it's only £2.99 doesn't hurt either! Ive not found an eyeliner that's better.
Outfit:
Floral dress: Topshop 
I got this in a set for Christmas. Again as with most Soap and Glory products I had been dying to try it out but did not have the funds to buy it. Seems to be the story of my life lately!
I am a die hard fan of Palmers coco butter and have been since I discovered it at the age of 14. I suffer from extremely dry skin and I found that it was the only thing that worked for me. I swear by it and am constantly recommending it to everyone. Not much has ever lived up to it! I have no time for thin sloppy body lotions. It has to be thick and smell lovely haha! Sorry for the blurry picture below, I didn't realise it at the time and have used it all up so cannot take another picture!
When I opened the pot I was how gorgeous it smelt which to be honest is fairly common with Soap and Glory products. It was lovely and thick. It made me skin feel so soft all day. I put it on after a shower in the morning and my legs still felt lovely by the time I went to bed. This is a huge plus in my books! The only thing I didn't like is the fact it didn't spread very far. You only really need a few dollops of Palmers to moisturise a whole leg but with this you needed quite a few more. Hence I'd used all the pot in three days.
