I'm acting like i'm in an Eastenders episode



Outfit:
Orange floral dress: River Island
Demin pumps: Primark
Cream crocheted cardigan: Topshop

This is what I wore last night.

My nan very kindly sent me £10 for Easter and I already had a £20 credit note from River Island so I treated myself to this dress. I love its such a great length and so comfy. The material is great, does not crease which is always a plus. I feel so summery in it! They have it in yellow too so that might have to be mine come next payday. I have only been paid 6 days and i'm already wishing my next one will come around. My money situation is tragic!

My friend won Wombats tickets in a competition but already had another gig booked so couldn't go. He very kindly gave them to me and my boyfriend. The gig was amazing, so imtimate. It was at the Borderline, just off Tottenham Court Road and must have only had 150 people max. So different to when I saw them last month in Hammersmith. We had seats right up in the gods. Turned out to be quite a random night to be honest which are always the best. We got to London about 7pm and as it was a competition there was no warm up act and the Wombats were on stage at 8pm. Hence we paniced as we were going to find somewhere nice for dinner and ended up in Subway! The gig finished at half 9 and we were going to find a nice pub to go for a few drinks and as we were walking back to the station someone was flyering for Punk. Free entry before 11 and drinks were 2-1. It would have been rude not to have a little nosy haha! There was only about 15 people in there but the music was really good. I think we are going to organise a night there on a Friday as I think it has the potential to be a really good night!

Considering I was suppose to have a quiet weekend, I ended out going out 3 out the 4 nights and have made a massive dent in the wages. Going to have to stay in next weekend haha!

Hope everyone made the most out of your bank holiday weekend!
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The sun has got its hat on

Outfit:
White vest top: H&M
Vintage red and white polka dot pleated skirt: Charity Shop
White jelly sandals: River Island
Special edition Royal wedding tote bag: The Body Shop
Red watch: Toywatch
Pearl necklace: Miss Selfridge

Not the best photo today, I am aware I looks a bit rough! I have been up since the crack of dawn and am over heating! I cannot cope in the heat but wanted to show my outfit off today

The vintage skirt is a bargain buy from a charity shop, only cost me £3. I spotted it but due to my severe lack of funds could not afford it. Luckily when I went back a week later it was still there begging me to buy it. Must have been fate ha! It is such a lovely length, I can't wear short skirts with bare legs! I finally brought into the Royal wedding hype. I did have my eye on the Cath Kidston tote but at £10 it was just a little too much. Plus we don't have a shop near and I would have had to pay postage. I am far too much of a skinflint to do that! Luckily this Body Shop one was only £3.50. Going to get a mug sometime next week.

Me and the mother went to a bootsale today and I really did strike it lucky. I came away with a lovely vintage tweed blazer with suede elbow patches and collar for £2, the Office boxset with the Christmas special included for £1.50, Bruce Almighty for 50p and a brand new pair of nautical style pearl earrings from River Island for a £1. Not bad for a fiver!

Just come back from a lovely pub lunch and am hiding out in my bedroom to try and attempt some dissertation work. Its just so hard when its so sunny but I am going to try and get at least 700-800 words completed. Fingers crossed!

Is everyone having a lovely Easter Sunday? Sick of chocolate yet?
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Shoes are a girl's best friend

Its top five time again! First off I would like to apologise for the lack of blogging recently. My dissertation is kicking my butt! I am getting extremely stressed about the whole thing and its taking up too much of my time then I want it too. Oh well needs must I suppose!

These are my top five pairs of shoes!

I have many shoes but only tend to wear a few pairs. Shocking really but I only realised how many I had when I starting sorting through them for this post! Must make more of a consicious effort not to keep going for my trusty black wedges.

1. Leopard print pony haired court shoes - Accessorize
I lusted over these for months but at £45 they were just too expensive for me to take the plunge. But they went in the sale and I snapped them up at £22.50. They do tend to hurt a bit hence why I have only worn them once. They just are not high enough for me to wear on a night out, my motto is the higher the better. But once i'm in full time work I can see myself breaking these beauties in and getting a lot of use out of them.

2. Nude platform faux suede shoes - Primark
What a bargain these were at £12! No one ever believes they are Primark! They go with everything and have the plus of making my legs look longer. Always a plus!

3. Black faux suede wedges - New Look
I seriously wear these to death. In fact they are starting to look a bit battered. May have to chuck these out soon! Again they go with everything and are so comfortable to wear. Perfect for a night out, I dont have to take my shoes off after an hour of dancing

4. Blue and white zebra print court shoes - TopshopThey are years old, I think I may have brought them when I got my first job at 15. They were a sale buy at just £15. So cheap for Topshop especially when the shoes are regularly £70+. Again I don't wear them much anymore due to the heel being not so high. But they will make the perfect work shoes.

5. Pearl, gold and ribbon ankle black flats - Topshop
I adore these, lusted over them for ages and then my work kindly brought me a voucher for my 21st so I made sure they were the first thing I brought! I never wear them though, my mum dislikes them and whenever I put them on tells me they never go. I give into peer pressure and take them off! They tend to make my legs look a bit sausage like too. But they are so beautiful! Shame the toes got a bit scuffed when I fell over haha! Its not as bad as it looks in the photo!

I have not forgotten about my giveaway, hopefully announce the winner over the weekend!
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