"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different".. Coco Chanel. I shall live and die by this quote. Be who you want to be, not who someone wants you to be, it honestly is the difference between being happy and not. I aim to blog about fashion and all that surrounds it.

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Watch O'clock...

For years I have been telling myself I need to grow up and get myself a watch rather than relying on my phone constantly for the time, or asking someone else! However, I am a little fussy. I went through the Toy Watch stage and had the odd one here and there but seeing SO many beautiful ones around at the moment, or maybe I'm only just starting to appreciate them now that I am 100% a adult (boo). Especially when working and hopefully when my placement take place, I'll need a trusty watch. So either way, I keep looking, and I keep admiring.. Its the only thing that I've really mentioned that I'd like for Christmas. But in the mean time, I thought I'd just collate some pretty things for us all to admire and unite with some serious arm candy.

I'm looking on The Watch Hut as they offer good prices and sometimes even money off the RRP! There is also a 'Price match' option on the website thats really handy!



Fossil Ladies Fashion Watch 

Tiny clear crystals embedded around the watch face with tonal colours of brown and gold on the face as well as on the bracelet. The modern look is complete with the date, day and 24hour small dials on the centre.  

£98.75 (RRP £125) Click here to see more...

          






Karen Millen Stone Set Watch

The bracelet style watch is timeless with its stainless steel strap and stone set dials, along with being set around the face of the watch. For me personally this would be a much better choice as I wear a lot more silver than the golden tones of the Fossil one before.

£100 (RRP £125) Click here to see more...














Two tone Ladies DKNY Bracelet Watch

Now this DKNY two tone is a perfect answer to my adolescent wrist candy queries. Silver and the rose gold with a small addition of brown on the watch face. The simplicity of the face is a little boring but the strap detail is lovely. It's even water resistant up to 50meters!

£117 (RRP £135) Click here to see more...

















I could go on forever more regarding all the variations out there that I love but I think it is only fair to leave it on this stunning Michael Kors number..






Michael Kors Ladies Watch

With a resin strap and cream dial and face, it reminds me of a shell, polished up and crafted into this. The multiple dials again give a hint of sophistication, yet are subtle with the colour ways.

I really this. Its just too lovely, imagine it with a little black jacket.. Oh it's picture perfect!

£146.15  (RRP £185) For more, go here..












Go, Go, Go! There is much, much more to be discovered. Enjoy!



Bx

Friday, 7 December 2012

Fashion Futures

The first project back to University has been... interesting, to say the least. I have enjoyed it testing myself and using new programmes, it's always good to explore new software and having that sense of achievement when you pull it out the bag!  So it was a Fashion Futures project, where we had to study/research current news and features over our Summer break and then take a lead and predict where we can see a trend emerging in the future.   I focused of technical advances, smart fabrics and the need to cocoon and protect against the environment. It was tricky to get going and creating solid idea's, and even more so backing them up, but I got there in the end and I am actually happy to say that I think I've done okay. So here's my work, I thought you might like to see the finished pieces... Also, IF anyone can help with how to embed a SWF file(?) I'd really appreciate it so you can view the interactive site!!! Would love to hear your comments.


Thank you, take care

Bx


Editorial Layout Design.








Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Pinkie Perky

Just a shortie..

I was feeling cheeky with my pink tints today. It was so chilly and neutral all round, I just had to splash some colour... Im the original Pink Lady


(sorry about the quality, iphone image)
Lipstick, Kate Moss (Rimmel) Nails, Orly (Purple Crush) Eye Liner, Maybelline (



Keep vibrant my pretties


Bx

Monday, 3 December 2012

H&M SALE!!

Im just settling down to do some work for the afternoon, and once again, the High street's emailers have got me. 'Sale'.. you cannot resist those words! Well, I can't, there's always some extremely worthwhile bargains that will call out to us. Guaranteed.

So. Here's whats haunting me at the moment from just clicking that fatal link!

H&M


Originally £49.99, this little black jacket is gorgeous. The neck line, hidden zip and waist belt all work so well together, and now only £25.00 with sizes 8-16 left in stock, I can't believe that it hasn't sold more! Click HERE to go grab yours!   



I have a real weakness for patterned trousers/matching tops and bottoms at the moment, yet I still haven't braved into wearing it. Although these Burgundy tailored low rise trousers are perfect for me to step into that 'zone'. £34.99 now down to £20 with sizes 8-12 and 16 left in stock. (These would look AWESOME with the above jacket!!!)  Click for your size now




There is such a huge selection thats been added to their sale line. Shoes, accessories, lingerie and more. There is even the Margeila collection with crazy money off.  For now though I must stop before I end up spending money that is meant for Christmas presents.. H&M, if you love me.. feel free to send me test products! Kind Regards!! :)



Bx

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

KG, Kurts killing me Gently..

London is a place that will always hold secrets in every little corner, it's only recently that my subconscious became conscious as it drew me in rapidly to Kurt Geiger in Covent Garden.. Aladdin's cave for any shoe addict like myself.

I've only ever graced the entrance of the store due to my skittish excited tendencies around all things beautiful but this day. This day I descended the huge staircase into a mirrored wonderland.

Nearly every angle was a mirrored wall, which at first I thought a assistant walked clean through a wall, yet you turn the corner and, WOW. The layout is just beautiful, there's not many other ways you could present such beauties so well. Even the accessories on their tiered cushion pedestals, every little detail was clearly planned.




Cutest little bracelets ever! I really want the bottom one...

Somehow I restrained myself.. Like never before! I left empty handed, yet it haunted me all day and night. If you haven't visited the Covent Garden store, you really must. I know it's been there ages but... I love it!

Bx








Friday, 9 November 2012

Meerkat mischief

Just casually perusing through River Island whilst watching telly and these Uber cute pj's are top of my list due to having just turned my white ones pink in the wash!!!   Although I think I may be tempted to wear the jumper in public rather than for bed!!

That's all. Just wanted to share that!    Simples ;)

Bx

Thursday, 8 November 2012

Have yourself a very merry/yellow Christmas!!

Christmas is coming, with being just over a month away things are are starting to get bright and sparkly! When I was in London the other weekend, the street lights weren't yet about.. But gradually creeping nearer to swarm the night sky like a ten million fire flies....

Anyway, Selfridges was there. Already adorned in its brilliantly vibrant, Pantone 109 yellow, ribbons. All VERY exciting. I love Selfridges windows.. The front is so vast, between each one it's like a guessing game. And then you get to the end, and turn the corner just for the last few!!! This year. Oh god, they're after my own heart, gigantic sleigh sized stilettos, they aren't Louboutins but still they are amazing.

The smallest of details are taken into account, from the tiny train tracks laid amongst the havoc of gifts to the little wooden draws sliding open and closed on mechanical hinges. Tiny glistening reindeers lined up to the stacks of red upholstered stools.

The beauty about Selfridges is that it doesn't just stop at the enticing windows, once you enter the walls I continues to amaze you. From the current displays of designer 'pudsey bears', that may I add, the Burberry one is adorable, to my favourite area of the shoe apartments. Even the enormity of the escalators overwhelm you.

There's a few photos, with a fair bit of glare, my apologies. So you must go and see it all for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

Ps, thanks to the security man that let me take some photos and stepped aside for them! x






Santa's new ride!



Burberry Bear! Too cute.





Bx