Friday = Payday

Today was payday and I decided to treat myself to a few things. I did quite a few hours of overtime last month so could afford to have a mini splurge. I spent a small fortune in boots, I really dont know how. I didn't even get that much! I finally invested in a pink lipstick by Barry M. I am still not sure it suits me but I am going to try it on with an outfit rather than PJs! I brought myself a pretty glittery nail varnish, also Barry M. It was two for £5 so I got one for my giveaway once I reach 100 followers. Not long now! The rest were just essentials that I had run out of!


I made a quick detour to Primark and again spent a small fortune. It was an accident honest! I had been eyeing this satchal up for ages and decided just to take the plunge, I think it will be great for the summer. Such a lovely colour! I stocked up on some tights that I had laddered, looking forward to makeing some outfits with these. Finally I saw two pretty rings that I needed to add to my collection!

I brought some spotted palazzo trousers. Onl £14, such a bargain! I cannot remeber the last time I have ever brought trousers. I managed to fit in these and think they draw much unwanted attention to my hips. But I have decided to listen to my parents who say they look nice so I am keeping them. I think im going to pair them with a nice white vest top and white wedges. My mum reckons I should wear flats but im not too sure.
I am umming and ahhhing about this dress. I only had time to go into one charity shop this morning and brought this dress and the skirt below. Its got a little hole in the elasticated waistband but this can be easily sewn up. It has a huge spilt up the back and my bum can be seen. Not a pretty sight. I dont know wether to sew it up, anyone know if this lasts or will I have to keep doing it? Or if I should put it on ebay? I do really like the dress and it would be perfect if it did not have the spilt. My fault for not checking it over properly!
Finally my lovely skirt! Its so summery and I can see myself come June in white esperdrilles and a white vest top sunning myself in the park! It is quite high waisted which isn't too much of a problem. Just means I won't be able to have a huge dinner!I am shattered, just come in from a 1-9 shift and have to be back in again for 7am. The joy. I think I am going to sleep like a baby tonight.

Hope everyone is well!

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I swear it one day we'll gonna leave this town

Outfit:

Beach print dress: Primark

Crochet cream long cardigan: Topshop

Grey tights: Mums drawer

Grey pumps: Primark

Cream statement ring: Primark

I am not in my bedroom taking pictures! As it was such a lovely day, I walked to Uni with no coat on, I begged the mother to take pictures of me in the garden. I love just wearing a cardigan!

This was the one dress in the Primark S/S 11 lookbook that I just had to have. I remember lusting over the Prada versions a while back, Carey Milligan had one. So when I spotted this it was a must buy! It is quite short so it will have be a dress only worn with tights. I won't be able to wear it in the summer. Im not sure I like my hair straight, usually I tie it up in a bun when its half dry to increase my natural waves. It just seems to lack volume. I have tried to backcomb it a bit at the roots but it still looks limp to me.

I am off round my boyfriends dads girlfriends house for dinner tonight. Boy that was a bit of a mouthful eh? I have never been round there before but my boyfriend says its massive and she has an all important games room. Exciting stuff! I love having a nosy round someones house! Anyone else the same?

Off to see Cage the Elephant tomorrow at the Electric Ballroom. I saw them at Reading in 2008 and they were crazy to say the least! The lead singer had a pink tutu on swigging from a bottle of Jager so hopefully it will more of the same tomorrow ha!

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Hummingbird Boudoir

I was very kindly sent some gorgeous underwear to review from Hummingbird Vintage. They are a vintage online shop that sells gorgeous clothes and have recently starting to sell affordable vintage wedding dresses under £100. Not content with this and wanting to add another string to their bow they are looking to start selling adjustable underwear through Hummingbird Boudoir.

Many women, including me, struggle to find underwear that fits well, unless you have the money to spend on underwear. I dont being a student Primark to be honest does not fit well at all, the knickers are fine but the bra can be hit and miss.

This is where Hummingbird Boudoir comes in place. Their underwear is self-adjustable. The knickers have ribbon either side allowing them to be as tight or as loose as you wish. If you had a big dinner one night and prefer not to have your knickers digging into your love handles, the ribbon is perfect to give you a little bit of extra room. The ribbon not only makes it easy to adjust but it also gives the underwear a girly pretty edge. We all know having gorgeous underwear under your clothes give you a spring in your step. Its like a little secret that only you know!
The bra has the normal hook and eye at the back but instead of bra straps it again has ribbon to allow it to self-adjustable. The knickers are like a bikini brief and has ribbon at the side to help adjust it to your needs.
When I first opened the package I was overcome by the amount of ribbon! I for one think that ribbon makes everything look a hundred times prettier! I felt like such a girl haha! I loved the vintage button detailing. Its always the little touches that gives an item that extra omph.
I tried it on it fitted like a dream, it was a bit fiddly to get the bra to fit right. Im a bit cack-handed so it took a few tries to get the shoulders just right. The knickers were extremely comfortable and the ribbon did not dig in at all. It helped that you could adjust it to get it just right.
I dont think its suitable for tight fitted tops as the ribbon obviously shows through the material but its perfectly fine for a loose fitted top.
The underwear itself feels very expensive. The lace feels of such high quality and the knickers are very comfortable. I think the adjustable aspect work, not one did I feel like my bra and knickers were about to fall apart. I had visions of it coming undone and me flashing my wares to the world. It feel very secure all day. I didnt even have to double knot it.
I know I will be getting a lot of use out of my set! It really is such a gorgeous set! Thanks so much Lucy :)

Follow Hummingbird Vintage on twitter to find out more about when the underwear is due to launch. While your at it check out their shop and drool over all the pretty clothes wishing, like me, that you had a unlimited pot of money. Lucy is also organising a swishing (clothes swapping), vintage tea party all in aid of Macmillan Cancer in London on May. As well as clothes swapping, there will be cakes, a vintage photobooth and vintage stalls for you all to spend your money on. I am sure you agree this is for a great cause and would be lovely if some of you could come along. For more information visit her blog.

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