Wednesday 30 October 2013

THE SUNSHINE AWARD

The lovely Libby from http://libbyjade26.blogspot.co.uk/ nominated for this award so thanks to her and defiantly check out here blog:) 
 
 
"The whole idea of the sunshine award is that you nominate 11 bloggers who put a little sunshine in your day, who are positive, creative and inspiring"

The Rules
You have to include a picture of The Sunshine Award
Post 11 random facts about yourself
Answer the 11 questions from the blogger who nominated you
Nominate 11 wonderful bloggers

Write 11 questions for them
Also let the bloggers know you nominated them
 
 
MY RANDOM FACTS...
1. I am overly obsessed with the show friends I have seen every single episode probably more than 10 times
2. I am struggling to think of these 11 facts
3. I would like to study fashion at uni and am currently finishing off my personal statement and ucas application
4. Next year I want to have a gap year that includes travelling and doing work experience in the fashion industry
4. I'm the youngest of three siblings, I have a 26 year old sister called Susannah and a 21 year old brother called Nick
5. I have an addiction to chocolate which has only worsened since starting a levels!
6. My a level subjects are maths (the route of the chocolate addiction - fml its hard), geography and art
7. Some of my favourite films are coyote ugly, 10 things I hate about you and when harry met sally (just to name a few)
8. I have minor obsession with the 90's - the fashion, music and movies/tv
9. Last year I started watching youtubers and now im addicted (favourites are troye sivan, zoella, sunbeamjess and fashion rocks my socks)
10. I'm currently power reading the book 'the end of fashion' so I can talk about it in my personal statement!
11. My friends and I started a business at school selling clothes that we had tiedyed ourselves and currently have a turner over of over £1500
 
LIBBY JADES QUESTIONS...
1) What's your favourite nail varnish? -For summer 'beach party' my models own and for winter 'Watermelon' by Barry M (gelly hi-shine)
2)Favourite scented candle? -If I'm honest I have never bought I candle in my life ... but I do plan to start!:)
3) Favourite hot drink? -TEA .. a good few mugs a day but at Starbucks I get chai latte! (like Christmas in a cup)
4) What's your favourite book? -Love the hunger games series
5) If you could get anything as a present, no matter what the price, what would it be? - Hermès Birkin!.. or a mulberry travel holdall
6) Favourite lipstick (if you have one)? - Tutti Fruitti Revlon lip butter or Topshop beatnik
7) One item of clothing that's your absolute favourite? - My new Primark boyfriend coat
8) Is there anything you're really looking forward to about next year/any events that you're looking forward too? - lots of 18ths coming up, the clothes show live, and centre parcs with friends at Christmas
9) What's your favourite film? - (see random facts) if I had to pick one.. possibly 10 things I hate about you
10) What is/was your favourite subject at school? - Probably art
11) If you could have ANY pet at all what would it be? (you can make one up or just go for a good ol dog) - probably a toy poodle!!
 
MY NOMINEES
 
MY QUESTIONS...
1) favourite blog?
2) favourite YouTuber if you watch it?
3) what made you start blogging?
4) a holy grail beauty item?
5) a holy grail clothing item?
6) a holy grail pair of shoes/boots?
7) favourite Starbucks drink?
8) favourite magazine if you read magazines?
9) favourite tv show?
10) current favourite song?
11) what you wear when you don't know what to wear? 

 

Sunday 27 October 2013

- October Wish List -

1. Onesie - One-piece (buy here)
2. Trainers - New Balance 420's (buy here)
3. Matte Top Coat Nail Polish - O.P.I (buy here)
4. Cord Smock Dress - ASOS (buy here)
Quite a small random collection of things this month but I figured there was no point padding it out with stuff I don't really want! The first item I've picked is this One Piece onesie, as it gets colder and colder and I were my current onesie more and more, I cant help but lust over this indulgent piece, its quite ridiculous to spend so much on a single piece that will rarely leave my house but its soo cool and I love the navy and red together! Sticking with the red and comfy theme we move on to these beautiful new balance 420's, after thinking I would like some new balance for a while it wasn't until I saw a similar pair to this in the flesh in UO that I really fell in love. I have done extensive research into what pair of new balance I would like an after narrowing it down to my few favourites I have decided these are the ones I really want! A beauty want this month is a matte top coat from O.P.I, I think the effect of matte nails is so modern and cool and would look amazing on black or navy polish. Lastly a truly fashion want is this stunning cord smock dress by ASOS, I don't know what it is about smock dresses that I love so much (other than the fact they hide a multitude of sins) they are just cute and quaint and that plus cord is a winner for me!

Do let me know what you think of my picks this month and be sure to follow on bloglovin and GFC if you like my blog! Also in the comments let me know if you would like me to check out your blog x

thanks for reading!

 
Lucy x

Saturday 19 October 2013

OOTD 5.10.13

A few weeks back I went to have another look at The University of Manchester (see the ootd for the first open day here) as I really loved it last time and wanted to discuss with the lecturer some details about specific fashion courses that they offer.
 
My outfit..

Dress - Malaysia
Cardigan - H&M (buy here)
Denim Jacket - Vintage
All black converse (buy here)
Celine Replica (buy here)
 

This dress was from a little market style shop called 'mnb' in Malaysia which I bought while I was on a sports tour to Singapore and Malaysia this summer, it was 25 Malaysian Ringgit which is roughly £5! so I was chuffed when I found it. The print is so vibrant and interesting, its a little out of my comfort zone which is kind of what makes me love it even more. Since the dress is such a statement I paired it with a basic, mid wash, vintage denim jacket and a plain white cardigan underneath for warmth but also to tie in with white collar on the dress. I then added my all black high top converse which I love but in retrospect look a little light against my super opaque tights so in future I would wear either more sheer tights or different shoes. Lastly I added my beautiful black Celine Micro Luggage Tote.. replica ;) to finish off the outfit with a sophisticated smart edge.

Please ignore the bags under my eyes!
 Thanks for reading!
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Lucy x

Thursday 10 October 2013

OOTD - 29.09.13


Bowler hat - h&m (buy here)
Tartan Dress - boohoo (buy here)
Fluro bag - eBay (buy here)
Chelsea shoes - topshop
 
I really love the colour palette of this outfit, its quite a wintery outfit in a way but I think its made warmer with this fluro yellow satchel, (blog post here),  which offers a really cool contrast and pop of colour to an other wise fairly classic outfit. You tend to see tartan coming back in to fashion, for winter, every year, but I have a feeling its going to be a lot more mainstream this A/W, this dress was part of my September wish list (blog post here) and I couldn't resist treating myself and actually getting it. I'm a big fan of green/navy based tartan as apposed to the classic red based tartan, which I also love but I think can sometimes be a little overpowering. To tie in with the deep navy/black in the dress I added a black bowler hat, black tights and black Chelsea shoes, I have had these shoes for a few years now and have recently rediscovered my love for them as we come into the cooler months. If I can I like to be a little different with what I wear hence going for Chelsea shoes as apposed to the common Chelsea boots, which although lovely I feel like everyone has. 


thanks for reading!
be sure to follow on bloglovin and GFC if you like my blog and let me know in the comments if you have a blog you would like me to check out x

Lucy x