I get drunk and sentimental

Wow this is 100th post, cannot believe that I have rambled on so much haha! Even more shocked that people like to read it. I would like to thank you all so much for reading my little blog. Also a massive hello to my new followers :)

As I have already blogged about this outfit here, I just changed the lipstick and earrings for last night, I decided to do a post about my night out and show you all my drunken antics! I am a little disappointed that my beehive dropped halfway through the night, must use more hairspray next time! It seemed that everybody was out last night, seriously so many people I knew! Although my friend and I have come to conclusion that we would must rather hire a travel lodge and go out of our town for a night out. Will cost us the same, the town gets a bit repetative at times.

I planned the night out my best friend but then one of my close friends came home from Plymouth to celebrate after getting a job as a teacher for a local school. I am so proud of her, she has worked bloody hard for it. Well done Jay! She is the first one to actually use her degree in what it was designed for haha! I then got invited out for someones birthday at work and it was my boyfriends friends birthday! Talk about everything happening at once!
One of my best friends and I. Honestly I love this girl so much, so many of my favourite memories have been spent with her. She knows me inside out and is not afraid to tell me when i'm being a complete idiot, which is fairly often to be honest haha! I have to thank her for being a bad influence and introducing me to alcohol at the age of 14, its been a downward spiral ever since haha! I cannot wait until our Brighton trip in May.
My beautiful old sixth form friends!
Ugh shots that taste like fizzy drinks ha! This may be why I got so drunk because they did not taste like alcohol and I took advantage of that fact! Raving it up of course!Now for some silly ones. Dont judge me, I am not like this every weekend haha!I obviously think I have a sexy trout pout while under the influence. Quite clearly I do not. Must stop this immediately Sophie. Drunkenly confessing my love to my homegirl. Standard on a night out. This makes me laugh, looking at the smirk on my boyfriends face and the disgust on Ems I should think he has done something he shouldn't have! I don't think she enjoyed it too much!
Finally a photo of me holding onto my boyfriend for dear life. Not quite sure if thats a smile or a grimace haha! I am not too sure about the size of my chin in this, i'm feeling a little Mr Incredible.

All in all a good night out with lots and lots of dancing involved. My feet are killing me. I am dreading work today ugh I so cannot handle hangovers anymore. I am DYING!

Hope you all had a lovely Saturday night, get up to anything exciting?
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Polka dots fill my eyes

Outfit:
Mustard and black polka dot dress: Dorothy Perkins
Black 3/4 length sleeved cardigan: Primark
Black tights: Primark
Black patent kitten heels: Primark
Black friendship bracelet: Links of London
Black ball earrings: Primark
Red nail varnish: OPI Thanks so muchness

I brought the dress in the sale ages ago, only cost me £17 and I got student discount on top of that! I had been saving it for an interview hence why I wore it today. Its a lovely dress although it catches the wind quite easily and I am sure many communters did not enjoy seeing my knickers haha!

Im a bit unsure about my interview went. They were all lovely but I got the feeling they were a bit put off about my writing experience. I have done so much work experience on newspapers and feature desks at magazines. But I worked on the lifestyle desk on one magazine and loved it. Although I do enjoy writing I think I want to get into the fashion styling side of the industry. Writing this blog has made me realise just how much I love clothes and that I want a career in fashion. Hopefully they will give me a chance fingers crossed! They said they would email me sometime next week.

I was lucky enough to win a giveaway from Sarah. I was very naughty and scoffed the sweets before I had a chance to photograph them! I get a bit excited when haribo is in the picture haha! Isn't the necklace lovely? I am so pleased and can't wait to wear it! Thanks so much Sarah, the sweets were such a nice surprise!
Sticking with the theme of a giveaway mine closes tonight! I will try and announce the winner before the day is out! Good luck everyone!

Hope everybody's week is going well?
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Camden Town

This is a bit of a picture heavy post and just to let you know I am no David Bailey! I think I need to brush up on my photography skills! Me and my boyfriend decided to have a little day out yesterday in Camden. The main purpose was to have a little mooch around the markets, never been considering I have been there countless times for a night out, and of course have a lazy day in a few pubs. I had such a lovely time and was so lucky we got such nice weather. We got up there stupidly early at about 9am so of course nothing was open so we found a little cafe for some breakfast. Still its always better to get to places early and make a day of it. The only market I was bothered about was The Stables due to it being full of vintage. My mum used to buy her clothes and shoes from there when she was my age. I fell in love, just a shame I was completely skint! It was full of such beautiful things, reminded me of a huge junk shop. I was too scared to take some pictures so you are just going to take my word for it! I saw a beautiful stall full of old vintage suitcases and another with bags and shoes. It was quite expensive but it was quality things. It looked like it had all been dry cleaned and repaired so I wouldn't mind paying a bit more to be honest. Im going to save up some dollar and visit with my mum in a few months. The boyfriend did not appreciate it, he thinks vintage is disgusting and smelly. More of a Fred Perry and Lyle and Scott type of guy! All around the Stables were these bronze horses, I really wanted to get on one for a picture by my boyfriend told me it was inappropriate. He has always been the more sensible one.
Never one to past up a tourist photo opportunity, I had my picture taken here!This car was opposite so naturally I had to take a picture of it. Not quite sure what it was there for.After we had exhasted the markets there was only one thing left to do! The pubs! We started off in the Oxford Arms, Quinns to watch the footie (boyfriend is a Man Utd fan), The Blues Kitchen (where this picture was taken), The Dublin Castle and finally 55 where it was happy hour on cocktails. This proved to be fatal.

I am aware that the pints make me look like a geezer bird! Cider is the only drink I can handle to not get drunk if that makes sense. Wine goes straight to my head after one glass whereas cider takes a little longer. As we started drinking at half 11, it was essential that I lasted the day!Nom nom nom! Massive doughnuts! 3 for a £1, bargain! I was so pleased with them, carried them around everywhere with me then left them on the train! Only got to eat one. Excused the excited face I was a little merry here and obviously the little things make me happy!
The lethal 2 for 1 cocktails. The red one is a strawberry Collins and the green one is a Kiwi Mojito. My massive doughnuts, the brown one was amazing! It had toffee icing with a chocolate filling.

My outfit:

Coral dress: River Island via ebay

Leopard print collar black coat: Topshop

Black thick tights: Primark

Black loafers: Primark

Black statchal: Charity shop

Red watch: Toywatch

Brooch on coat: Primark

Long floral cameo necklace: Primark


I would like to wish a very Happy Mothers Day to my beautiful mother! I love her very much!
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Dresses galore

I was going to do a outfit post today but too be honest I feel rubbish. My coursework is getting on top of me like a ton of bricks and I feel so run down. I came home today and napped for two hours. Going to try and tackle some more work this evening. Ahhh well just have to battle through eh? I only have to last till May 12th then I am free of uni forever!

I came up with an idea of featuring the top five items in my wardrobe. Sound like a good idea? If not one is interested about what I own then just let me know and I won't do it again!

First up are my top five dresses. This was so hard to choose I have an obsense amount of dresses. They are my wardrobe, chest of drawers, airing cupboard and in the loft! Safe to say I own an awful lot!

1. Monsoon
This is my favourite dress. It is so beautiful in real life. I love the back with the little bows. The skirt is such a vibrant colour. At the time it was the most expensive thing I owned, I stayed in for a month so I could have it! I wore it to Ladies day at Ascot a few years ago and have not had a chance to wear it since. It's too special to just wear anywhere! I am going to Ascot again with a different set of people so I am going to bring it out then. I need some of my friends to get married!
2. Monsoon

I think Monsoon is fast becoming my favourite shop for dresses. Just a shame so many of them are out of my price range! I am yet to wear this as I brought it for my graduation in October. I know it is ages away but I just knew this was the dress! I feel so elegant in it and love the delicate beading round the neckline. I also brought a matching coat and feel a bit like Audrey Hepburn! It will be my dress for Ascot next year haha forward planning.


3. Topshop

This was yet another dress than I paid a lot of money for and didn't go out for a month. Fast becoming the story of my life eh? I can't resist pretty things! I blame my nan she practically pushed me to the till to buy it! Unfortunately somebody spilled red wine down it at my boyfriend's Christmas party and I nearly cried on the spot. My nan did manage to get it out but I still don't know whether to wear it again as I can see a slight mark but I think that's because I know it's there, no one else notices. Another thing is that it creases in second hence why it looks like a crumpled old rag!

4. Primark
I adore this dress, its nothing special but it is my to go outfit for everything. Whenever I don't feel very well or hungover I go to this! It instantly perks me up and is so comfortable to wear! The best £15 I have ever spent!

5.Primark
This is my most recent purchase and I wore it in my last outfit post. I love everything about it. I got so many compliments on it at the family party which is always nice! It is such a lovely length, I don't have to worry about constantly pulling it down and it does not look Primark at all!Primark has come up trumps yet again!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway if you havn't already!
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Giveaway!

I have reached over a 100 followers! Wow I am amazed, I really did not think this many people would be interested in what I wear! But thank you to each and everyone of you from the bottom of my heart, it means a lot! I have learnt so much since I started blogging and I love it! So I have decided to reward you with a little giveaway! Its not much so please dont get too excited haha, it was all I could afford on student wages! I have brought a few of my favourite things.

Here it is:



Barry M nail varnish in Raspberry

Soap and glory mini hand cream

Pack of mini cream eggs for Easter

Nautical style primark purse

Primark dove necklace


The rules are:


You must be a follower of my blog

For one entry leave a comment below telling me you would like to be entered and the best email address to contact you.

For a second entry tweet about it on Twitter mentioning @sophiesophuk. Let me know in a comment that you have done it.

Winner will be chosen via random.org to make it fair.


The giveaway finishes on the 5th April.


Good luck everyone!


I have also started up a tab for a blog shop so would be very grateful if you all have a mooch. It has quite a few brand new items of clothing. I have only put a few things in there at the minute but will be adding more when I have the time! If it is not a sucess its going to go on my eBay. Thanks!
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We're not enemies; we just disagree


Outfit:
Cream lace dress: Primark

Leopard print faux fur coat: Next

Black tights: Primark

Vintage black Kelly bag: Car boot

Black faux suede wedges: New Look

Statement pearl ring: Topshop

Glitter red nail varnish: Barry M


Excuse my super dry hands, no hand cream seems to work! They always look red raw! I wanted to get a close up of my ring!

I am off to a family party in Norfolk tonight, always like a good knees up! They are all nutters! My poor dad though has to do a 5 hour round trip tonight as we cant stay over. Would not want to be in his shoes!

I love love love this coat! I cannot believe this is the first time I have worn. I got it for my birthday back in January. It was only £25 in the next sale! Working there does have its perks! I managed to score the Kelly bag at a car boot last Sunday, Oh how I love the season has started again! I am gutted I missed out on two jumbles today because I have to work :( The dress is one of my new favourites too, brought it a few weeks ago. I dont think it looks Primark at all! I am so happy I can use heated rollers again! I had all my hair cut off last summer. It went from waist length to just above my shoulders. Whenever I tried to curl it, it just looked awful. Thankfully it has grown!

I feel like I am the walking dead. So so tired. The sale always kills me! I did a 1-9 on Friday, a 7-1.30 today and I did a 1-7 tomorrow. I also have work tomorrow. Ugh I am thinking of all the money though! I really do need to start saving for a holiday!


Hope you all have a lovely weekend whatever you may do!


I have recently got a formspring, so if anyone has any questions hit me up!
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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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Don't talk to girls, they'll break you heart



Outfit:
Brown and beige polka dot dress: Topshop
Beige cardigan: Primark
Brown tights: Primark
Long pearl necklace: Miss Selfridge
Beige statement ring: Accesorize
Red watch: Toywatch

I have decided to make a bit of an effort today even though I am staying indoors surrounded by textbooks. I am hoping that it will spur me on. Usually I slob around in my PJs. Its working ok so far!

I love this dress, it is so comfortable and light. It could be longer, not sure I will be brave enought to wear it without tights. I have worn it with a longer cardigan but it felt quite bulky. A shorter one helps show off my waist and not make me look like a blob! I think this style of dress is most flattering to wear on my body shape.

Today has been a very stressful day! I wanted to make a start on my two features that I need to do for my international journalism module. Ideally I wanted to get them finished so I can get them checked over as soon as possible. But no one will talk to me! I have phoned various press offices who have said they are too "busy" to speak to me. Greenpeace said they did not have the time to get a expert but the question I asked regarding the radiation in Japan would surely be on a press release somewhere no? Thats what the Foriegn Office press officer did. World Nuclear Association press office told me he was not prepared to answer my questions if I did not do my homework aka read the website. I am sorry if I do not understand posh jargon and wanted a direct quote! I just needed some primary sources! Luckily the Foreign Office were lovely and she gave brilliant long answers. I just really wanted more than one primary source to get the best possible grade. Alas the rest may have to be secondary sources! Ugh frustrating day! Still hopefully I will be able to get one essay and feature finished today. Might have to give jazzacise a miss if I dont get it done in time :(

I would also like to give my best friend a bit love as shes having a rough time at the minute. I know she reads this and was in fact my first follower, dedication or what?!? She always takes the mick out of my blog haha! I just want to say good luck Helen and I love you like a fat kid loves cake. Ill be here for you when your ready babeface!

I hope everyone else has had a much better day!
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Music Monday - The Wombats

The WombatsI thought it was only fitting that The Wombats featured on Music Monday beens I am off to see them tonight at Hammersmith Apollo. I have seen them once before quite a few years ago at Koko just after "Lets dance to Joy Division" was released. That is still one of my favourites, it never fails to get me dancing!
I love The Wombats because they make fun music. Its fast and furious and always makes you want to shake your little bum. A favourite for me to listen too while I'm getting ready for a night out. Really does get you in the mood for dancing! They are amazing live and really know how to get the crowd going.



I am ashamed to say that I have not heard much of their new album, only the singles released on XFM. I am too scared to illegally download and not had the money to invest in any new music. But I am sure it will be amazing just like the rest of their material. I am looking forward to hearing some new songs tonight but also hoping that they play some of the oldies!



I leave you with my favourite, "Lets dance to Joy Division". Give them a listen!


Images from Google
Video from youtube

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She's a maneater


Outfit:
Peter pan collar leopard print dress: River Island via Ebay
Beige cardigan: Primark
Bow nude patent loafers: Primark
Brown tights: Primark
Beige kelly bag: Charity shop
Red watch: Toywatch
Pearl beaded bracelet: Thomas Sabo
Red nail narnish: OPI Thanks so muchness

I realise I look like coco the clown with the amount of make up I have on. The red cheeks are due to the fact it was boiling in my boyfriends house not that I had fun with blusher a bit too much haha!

This is the famous ebay dress! Hope its not a dissapointment haha! I have tried to show the collar in the second image. I love it, the leopard print is a bit too yellow but I think it works. It fits like a dream and has lovely rouched arms. The more I look at this outfit the more I think I look like a little old lady haha. The pearls, cardigan, bag and loafers all scream little old lady! I am always joking to my boyfriend that I take my inspiration from the oldies! I love these loafers, I have them in black too. Really can't go wrong when they only cost a tenner!

Me and the boyfriend did a spot of babysitting on babysitting for a family friend on Friday night and very kindly got paid for it. I really didnt expect anything because they supplied us with KFC, sweets and popcorn, I was more than ok being paid in chicken haha! So it was a nice surprise. We decided to go out for dinner at the local mexican restaurant last night (where I wore this outfit). Ahhhh it was gorgeous! As always I completely stuffed my face and left feeling that I needed to rolled back to the car as walking was far too muh effort. I feel off the lent wagon completely and had chilli nachos to start with chicken enchiladas as a main. I didn't have any fizzy drinks though so I am keeping to that side of the bargain! We had not been out for dinner for ages and it was nice to spend time together outside of a house!

I'm not really up too much today, been given the time off work. I think I am going to gatecrash my boyfriend down the pub in a little while then we are going shopping because his wardrobe is appalling. We had a clear out and he literally has no clothes. I might spend the money I have left over from the babysitting too. The £15 is burning a hole in my pocket, seen a gorgeous lace dress in Primark.

Anyone else got anything more exciting planned for today?


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