Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984

Outfit:
Green polkda dot midi dress: Asos
Nude faux suede court shoes: Primark
Cream 3/4 length cardigan: Primark

This dress is one of my birthday money purchases in it's full glory. Thanks to Sarah who suggested it to me, she knows my style better than I do! She's always suggesting such beauties! I teamed it with a cardigan as it's really much more of a summer dress. A coat would have looked far too bulky. It's such a lovely dress, a tad more expensive than I usually would have spent given my current funds but you really can tell the difference in quality between this and a Primark number. Sometimes it pays to spend that little bit extra. I was perhaps a little overdressed for bowling but why should you only save your clothes for best?

A few snaps from my birthday night out on Saturday. Like I said on Sunday I did have a lovely time although it wasn't without it's drama. I booked the bowling at the wrong venue, completely my fault as I didn't read the club night correctly. I had a full on argument with the doorman who tried to make us pay extra and then had to sheepishly backtrack when I showed them the email. Not my smoothest moment! But still it was so nice to get together with all my favourite people. Now we've all practically graduated with full time jobs it's hard to fit nights in where everyone can come, a few still missed out but overall the gang was back together. As always too much alcohol was consumed and lots of belly laughs were had. Looking forward to another birthday night out for a friend next Friday!
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The #LDN Lunch crew!

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Right girls here is a list of everyone who is joining us on LDN lunch! We have a list of blogs and twitter names. If i've accidently missed you out, I am extremely sorry and let me know and i'll add you on!

Not long now to go. It is really important that you let either me or Eloise if you are unable to make it as there are people we have had to turn away because we don't have enough room. Even if it's a few days before please still let us know! Have a look on Eloise's blog at the venue and let us know if you think it seems ok. It will be great to get your feedback!

Wait are you waiting for? Get aquainted with each other!

Aisling - Fash-Ling @aislingnm
Amelia - Tiger Lily @tigerlilyblog
Anna - The Quater Life-Tales of
Annie
@aggy84
Annabel - Yoyo and Bel @belpw
Chelsey - Fasionista on a Budget @chelseyprentice
Charlotte - Girl Next Door Fashion @gnd_fashion
Charlotte - Head Over
Heels

Claire Jazzpad @jazz_pad
Ellis - Pink Flamingo
Emma - The Daisy Chain @emmaharold
Emily - Emily Charlotte @emily0charlotte
Emily - Wardrobe
Block
@wardrobeblock
Emily - Waiting for blog name -
if this is you then get in touch!!
Faye - Behind The Bijoux @wiredjewellery
Gemma - Fat
Frocks
@gemma_ds
Hannah - Bow Dream Nation @hansyhobs
Hannah - Two Grazed Knees @twograzedknees
Helen - Half the World Away @heleneveline
Jaymie - By Jaymie @jaymieoc
Jazzy - Hivenn @hiven
Joanna - Mademoiselle Lala @mdemoisellelala
Hailey - Strangeness and Charm @xhjw
Katie - The Happy Little World of Miss
Ktp

Katy - Caught up in Cake @kfedland
Kirstin - Crimson Rosella @crimsonrosella1
Lily - Lilylipstick @lilylippy
Lily - Llymlrs @llymlrs
Lizzy - Scientist Chic @scientist_chic
Lois - Lois Loves @loisclark172
Maria - Frills 'n' Spills @frillsnspills
Nicola - Here I Am
Olivia - What Olivia Did @livpurvis
Rebecca - Musings from the Pigeons
Nest
@shinypigeon
Rebecca - Rebecca's Vintage
Romance
@rebecca_tweet
Rosie - Then She'll Carelessly Cut
You
@carelessly_cut
Safira - Miss Stylicious
Sara - SaraLuxe @sara_luxe
Sarah - City Girls Fashion Box @citygirlfashbox
Sarah - My Sentimental Heart
Sarah - A Million Dresses @amilliondresses
Sarah - Sequin
This
@sequinthis
Selina - FLYING SAUCER @motel_selina
Sian - Tea An Toast @teaantoastblog
Sophie The Story of a Girl Who
Lives Beyond Her Means
@sophiesopuk
Stacey - Style Speaks Louder Than
Words
@sjmford
Stephie - Stephanie in Wonderland
Vicky - #GOLLYGOSH @vic_gollygosh
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A snapshot #8

001: I finally spent all my birthday money in Oxford Street. I headed straight to Topshop as I usually can't afford to part with my pennies in there. I did want to stay away from Primark as I can afford that usually but couldn't resist buying one dress. It looks like a topshop copy. Wins!

002 - 003: I was very lucky to win a piece of Little Nells. Penny really does make some gorgeous pieces and this Hamsa necklace is no exception. Just look how beautifully it came packaged. Thank you so much :) I already have my eye on this to go with my new white dress in the above picture and this gorgeous cross.

004: It always makes my day when I recieve a postcard through the post from my oldest (nearly 20 years of friendship!!) and dearest friends. She's honestly a star! This time she was travelling around India if you could't tell from the postcard! I don't think there's many places left for her to visit!

005: I went to the local pub for dinner to discuss dates with friends for our summer holidays! Ahh exciting, just need to do some serious saving now! I much prefer having picky bits for dinner than a main meal, one of the reasons that I love Christmas. All those buffets nomnomnom! I admit I did have Lasagne after but i'm starting Weightwatchers next week so I am getting all my favourites in!

006: A little sneak peak of my birthday outfit. I went out for my birthday last night and as a result I am feeling a little sorry for myself! We ended up at Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes in Holborn, bit of a drama but i've got a special birthday post lined up. I had a good night, not quite sure i'd want to go there for birthdays as there's not enough dancing was involved for my liking. I'd go back again but just during the daytime. I'm recovering in my owl kigu and having a Harry Potter marathon with the boy. Bliss.
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Motel Rocks Spring Lookbook

I recieved the Motel Rocks Spring Lookbook and fell in love with it. Bodycon dresses are not really my thing, if I was a size 8 i'd be all over them. But alas I am not. But playsuits and pencil skirts are! I don't think I would be brave enough to wear the playsuits bare-legged but I would be game with a pair of 150 denier tights! My favourite is the wine coloured lace playsuit. It just looks so girly and is such a pretty colour. I also adore the cut out back on the red playsuit, it will look beautiful with hair up in a topknot to show it off! I am really liking bralets with high waisted pencil skirts at the minute, it seems ladylike but with a bit of a edge. After all I don't want to dress too much beyond my time! The block coloured pencil skirt is a beauty!

All these pretty clothes are making me long for some milder weather, being frozen to the bone is kinda losing it's appeal.

Don't forget if you fancy making a sneaky purchase you can use the discount code at the side of my blog for 15% off :)

Which is your favourite outfit?
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Gaga eat your heart out

I think my heart skipped a little when I read about the blogger competition Sarenza was running. The chance to become an ambassador for the brand and receive £150 worth of shoes a month? Count me in! This is my competition entry to win the opportunity of any shoe enthusiast’s lifetime.

To me shoes are all about making a statement. What's the point of blending in? You could have the most basic outfit and add a pair of jazzy shoes and voila. You instantly have an outfit that impresses more than a bloke in a Lamborghini. Yes I have those boring black court shoes that go with everything but I also have dozens of shoes that are so out there I can’t seem to find a single thing in the world to pair them with. Still that doesn’t stop me from pulling them out every now and again to stroke away to my heart’s content.

Now THESE are what you call a statement. They might make me wonder how the hell I would be able to balance once I have had a few glasses of rose but just look at them! Gaga would be drooling into her little cup and saucer! Never have black shoes looked so snazzy! These beauties will help you turn heads for all the right reasons.

In my ideal world I would pair the shoes with this beautiful white midi dress (hopefully making it mine come Wednesday), heaps of gold jewellery and a sleeveless leather jacket. In fact this outfit would be perfect for my birthday outing come Saturday. A girl can dream right?

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A snapshot #7


001: Obviously the highlight of this week was my birthday. We are still eating the leftover food!

002: I have been hardcore shredding this week. Well four times which is better than none. I absolutely hate it but I am determined to shift some pounds so needs must. After I do it 2-3 days on a trot my legs are in such agony I struggle to walk down the stairs. Yep I really am that unfit!

003: It was my boyfriend's sister's birthday on Friday and we all popped out for a meal to celebrate. It's hard to believe she turned 20 as when I first started going round their house she was only 15. Time flies eh?

004. Popped to Brixton to see Ed Sheeran yesterday. He was really good live but in between songs he started to annoy me. I don't like being told when to sing along, I perfer to do it when I want! Brixton is a really nice venue, didn't realise how big it was.

005 - 006. Saturday was such a lovely day. We must have walked miles. After getting off at Monument we walked along the river to Somerset House to see a war journalism exhibition held by Sky News. It was good, very interesting. It was awful to see the London Riots played out again. Then we walked along the Strand past St Pauls, to Covent Garden where we stopped for a few much needed ciders in The Punch and Judy before settling for dinner in Leciester Square.


How has your week been?
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Birthday gifts

Here are my birthday presents if you fancy a nose!

After lusting over the OPI gold shatter on various blogs my shoe queen friend surprised me with it! Shes such a darling! I'm going to try it out on my birthday outing! I can't wait to try it all the Soap and Glory make up too. The tote bag just about sums me up!

I also recieved a lovely pink scarf and a sparkly necklace from the lovely Sophie. Thanks so much, it was very kind of you!

I think I'm set up with Soap and Glory goodies for life, my friends and family know me so well! It's my favourite!

The boyfriend brought me the owl kigu along with the beautiful Tesor Paris bracelet and the Harry Potter boxset. He always does so well and has me down to a T!`

My best friend obviously knows me well as she brought me a bottle of Sourz and she's also treating me to see a show in the West End. Not sure what one yet but we are thinking Ghost? Has anyone seen it? Any good?

My wonderful nan treated me to the Daisy gift set. I literally have like 2 squirts left in my current bottle so this came just at the right time!

I was also lucky enough to recieve some money so cannot wait to blow that! It's currently burning a hole in my pocket and I'm meeting up with my friends after work on Wednesday to blow it all at Oxford Circus Topshop.
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Birthday Girl

On Monday I turned 23 and it wasn't as scary as I thought. I had such a lovely day surrounded by my amazing family and friends. I was utterly spoilt and felt very lucky. I met my mum and nan for lunch and had my favourite noodle dish Yum Yum chicken. Yes it was just as delish as it looks! My dad whipped up the Hummingbird cupcakes, he's a bit of a dab hand in the baking department!

In the evening my mum put on one of her famous buffets where we end up still eating the leftovers days after. She always puts on the nicest spreads and the way it was demolished by family and friends showed they agreed! I'm not going out with friends until the end of the month. I have to choose payday as everyone is so skint after Christmas. Not that I mind as I get to drag my birthday out for two weeks!

A few snippets of my presents. This completely unflattering owl kigu was an amazing gift from my boyfriend. I absolutely love it even if it does make me look like a two-ton Tessa. In fact I am monging around in it now! My parents treated me to a beautiful Mulberry purse. It was a complete surprise and I can't stop sneaking a peak at it in my bag. It deserves a post of its own. I am going to do a birthday gift post in the next few days as I personally love seeing what other people got!

A massive thanks to everyone who wished me happy birthday!
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I said are you gonna be my girl



Outfit:
Purple floral playsuit: Next
Cropped black velvet jacket: Topshop
Black tights: Primark
Patent round toed black heels: Primark
Black ponyskin clutch bag: Primark
Lilac flower pearl ring: Primark
Purple cameo brooch: Mothers jewellery box
Nails: OPI Strawberry Margarita and No7

It's always a plus when you think you can't fit in anything anymore and by some miracle it fits when you put it on! Exactly what happened with this playsuit. This outfit is old. The playsuit is about two years old and I brought the jacket with the wages of my first job. £45 is a lot of money when your 15 and only earning £12 a week! I don't think i'll ever chuck it out purely for that reason!

Off out tonight down my nan's local working men's club that she's been going down every saturday night for the past 40 years. Her birthday is the day after mine on Tuesday so she orders a plate of sandwiches the saturday before at the club and all the family trots down there for the evening. Always nice to have a bit of family bonding!

Hope everyone has a lovely evening!
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Dream shoes

I have been thinking and decided that from this freelance contract I want to buy something special. I finally want to own my first piece of designer that I have paid with using my own hard earned pennies. I am not the best saver so the Mulberry Bayswater is out of the question at the minute, i'd rather go on holiday 5 times this year to be honest. I have decided on a pair of Vivienne Westwood + Melissa Lady Dragons. Ideally the red below is my ideal pair but they are out of stock in my size so they may just be a distant dream.
Hopefully by the end of May a pair of these beauties will be mine.

Do you own any Vivienne Westwood or Melissa shoes?
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Don't you know i'd chop a limb off just to have a good time




Outfit:
Seaside print blue dress: Primark
Chunky cream cardigan: C/O Joe Browns
Grey tights: Primark
Grey pumps: Primark
Nail: OPI Strawberry Margarita and No7
Pearl and diamond ring: 21st Birthday gift

Not perhaps the most wintery looking outfit but surprisingly warm with my massive faux fur coat thrown on. This is one of my favourite dresses, I adore the print and colours. A bargain at £12 back when Primark used to be dirt cheap. Think it's from a few seasons ago. I tried an accent nail manicure today and really like the two colours together even if my mum thought I was mad having one nail a different colour. After looking at these photos I am not quite sure my legs are ready for coloured tights, look a bit of a chunky monkey haha! Ah well hopefully if I stick to my diet I shall be half a stone lighter by the end of the month. Wishful thinking!

If you follow me on Twitter you'll already have heard my amazing news. I have been offered a six month freelance paid journalism contract at the company where i'm currently interning! Someone actually believes in me to pay me for my writing! I am completely over the moon and in shock that I will actually be a proper journalist and no longer an intern. Fingers crossed i'll impress and there is the work there for the contract to be extended when it finishes in July. I have a list as long as my arm of things I want to buy and places I want to go. Hopefully this will start with a visit to Aberdeen to see a friend in March! It will be so nice not to be skint for a little while and know I have at least six months worth of money.
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I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings

Outfit:
Black faux fur coat: C/O Motel Rocks
Aran chunky knit jumper: Topshop via eBay
Wine coloured skinny jeans: Primark
Brown fleece lined ankle boots: Topshop
Gold coloured ball necklace: Topshop

This coat makes me look about a hundred times bigger than I actually am but it makes me so warm and cosy that i'm not bothered. It really has be worn to death and without a doubt my all favourite thing I have ever been given.

Wore this today to run some errands in town mostly to the Post Office. I needed to be warm walking home from town! Sold £38 worth of things on ebay yesterday, just a shame it's all going on travel to work! Anyone else dread the Post Office? It just seems to take forever and everyone always make a fuss if you have lots of things to post. Isn't that what it's for?

Not really much planned for tonight thanks to a distinct lack of funds. I've got a cosy night in selling my life on eBay. Ahhh the joys of being young!

Do you all have a exciting weekend ahead?
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Blogger Christmas gifts

This year I was a very lucky girl in regards to being completed spoiled by blogger friends. Thank you all so much!

1. Christmas Swap from Helen
I took part in the Christmas swap organised by Lakota. We had to include 5 items of a value up to £12. They had to include something handmade, a Christmas decoration and something from a charity shop. Helen did fantastic! The fairy lights are currently decorating my bed, the mug is perfect for those cup-a-soup days, the tin will be brilliant for storing all my reciepts in now that i'm freelance, the earrings are suitably festive and you can never have too many lip balms! Helen also very kindly handmade me some Christmas decorations but my mother has packed them away in the loft with all the other decorations so I can't photograph them :( But take my word for it that they were lovely!

2. Secret santa organised by Char

Thank you so much to Char for organising the secret santa, can't wait to take part in it next year! I was very lucky to recieve such lovely gifts! They are just so me, I'm a complete sucker when it comes to leopard print. I couldn't have asked for nicer gifts! The hot warmer smells of lavender, perfect for snuggling up to in the cold nights! If you read my blog, let me know who you are please!

3. Present from Char
This was a complete surprise and very apt considering that we are penpals. Now I have no excuse to not to write ;) I also recieved some writing paper from my parents so expect lots of letters in the new year! Paperchase is one of my favourite shops to have a browse as everything is so pretty, this writing set and pen are no exception.

4. Present from Sophie
Another surprise gift that I was not all expecting! Once again very me! I love the apple pendant, it's a little clock! So cute! Just in the process of hunting down a chain so that I can wear it asap. The nail file is perfect for keeping in my bag, love the little case to put it in.
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