SATIN + WELLIES

This is just a really simple, easy outfit I wore yesterday to get some food shopping in & then to go to a shopping centre later that night. It features the 'satin' blouse & gold collar necklace featured here.

I'm not 100% sure about the blouse at the moment, I think I've worn it too much recently - we need a break! I always team it with something fitted on the bottom half as too much bagginess make me look like a blob!  I wore this with my Hunter wellie boots which aren't pictured but were amazing in the crazy rain just now. I wore my Barbour 'Daphne' jacket & Topshop bag featured here - again these aren't pictured!

I have getting back into Gossip Girl so much, I'm so far behind everyone being only on Season 4 but it's so good. Not sure why I stopped watching it!

Last night I bought a few skin care bits & a leopard print dress - sounds hideous but I promise it's not! I am in love with it & it was a total bargain. Win.

I hate these pictures, the quality, lighting & detail is awful but I am still at my parents where it is difficult to picture outfits. I promise it will be better soon! Hopefully.

<3

Cardigan - ASOS. Christmas present.

Blouse - H&M £7.99 Sale item.

Bandage Skirt - H&M £3.00.

Tights - Marks & Spencers £9.99.

Hunters - Not pictured. Present.

YOU TUBERS

I did a post about some of my favourite blogs so I figured I might as well tell you about some of my favourite You Tubers. I love a good You Tube video - beauty, fashion mainly so here are a few favourites...

Cami loves Kiwi : Amazing reviews & she is really natural in her videos, friendly too.

Gems maquillage & Unicycle Physics : Gemma's does fashion, beauty & vlog videos. She gets the important information in while being friendly & honest. Plus she features books in videos - can't complain!

Glitterdollz7 : Amazing make up tutorials. Ranging from celebrity looks to catwalk looks & everyday looks.

HRH Collection : As I mentioned my love for Alex's blog, I have a massive love for her You Tuber channel. She has amazing taste in interior, clothes & make up. I love watching her videos.

Jemimalou : Another amazing make up artist. She is a white blonde (naturally, jealous!) & does some amazing looks. She wears pretty earrings too!

Sccastaneda : I only came across this You Tubers lately but after watching a Kim Kardashian look, I subscribed straight away. She does amazing make up tutorials, really glowy skin, so beautiful.

Pixiwoo : Pretty sure everyone has heard of these ladies. Amazing make up tutorials!

Joolie18 : An Irish make up -er (It is a word, I promise...) I only discovered Joolie this week but the mix of her lovely accent & honest videos made me want to watch more.

Jessica Fenchxo : I love Jessica's outfits, she always looks so chic & fashionable. She comes across as really friendly & like she enjoys making videos.

The Persian babe : Amazing outfits & make up! Sure most people have heard of Barbara, but she had to feature.

voussontbeauetbelle : Pretty much the same as the other - amazing outfits, hauls & make up. Plus she seems like a really lovely girl!

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DON'T FORGET YOUR BAG, BOOKS & DIAMONDS

Just a few quick pictures of a few of my Christmas presents from my parents. I had a lovely Christmas & was well and truly spoiled by the family. I was in desperate need of a new bag as my 'Mui Mui' fake has died a death, not sure what else I expected from a ebay fake but it has been replaced with my lovely shiny tote shopper.

I am a total book worm so of course I asked for a few books. I have read a fair chunk of 'Almost French' and am loving it. It is so beautifully written & really enjoyable to read plus its in Paris, what else do you want! 

My mum knows me too well - a 'diamond' ring. It sparkles so beautifully & is a lovely addition to my collection. 

I got a few clothes  bits, let me know if you'd rather see these bits in a 'haul' sort of post or just popping up as outfits. I have a few outfit ideas in my head but they might not come out the way I imagine them to look in my head, we will see.

I am going to put a bit more structure into my blog - I'm thinking maybe some more weekly or regular posts, let me know if this is something you would be interested in. Any other feedback would be great! Constructive specifically but you're all so lovely, I wouldn't expect anything else.

<3 

1. Black & brown Topshop shopper-tote

2. Books - 'Almost French' by Sarah Turnbull & 'A little history of the world' by E.H Gombrich

3. Ring from unknown 

FIRST OF THE YEAR

Happy New Year everyone!

I am going to start blogging more this year instead of dipping in and out of it. Just a quick post for the first of the year about this little beauty pictured.

This little plastic number is a desk tidy from ASDA that was in the sale for 50p! I couldn't pass it up at that price so I dropped it in my trolley & off I went. It is perfect for storing my everyday products in rather than stuffing them all in a make up bag - this way I can see them all nice & clearly.

The light is a little bit funny in the picture as it gets dark pretty quickly at the moment so it's a bit yellow-y from the flash but you get the jist of the desk tidy!

x

SATIN & GOLD

Just a random lil post today, I bought these two last week. One I am loving, the other I like but I'm not 100% sure about it.

The necklace was in the Miss Selfridge sale & I love it! It is a really simple piece that dresses up a plain t shirt nicely. The blouse, I'm not so sure about. It's satin & an oversized style - I got a ten but feel I should have bought an eight so it is less tent like but it's too late now so going to try & dress it up a little better than I did the first time!

My apologies for the dark-ish photographs - the lighting at my mum & dad's house isn't too great with the dull sky & the snow - give me a bright sky & the snow, could be perfect!

It's nearly Christmas!! Three shifts at work then it is Christmas Eve time, I'm so excited. What are everyones Christmas & New Year plans?

Oh, I recently found this Youtube, everyone has probably heard of it before but I love her style. She always looks amazing. Go check her out if you haven't already.

LINKS

I know I haven't blogged in ages but my time is totally my own now - nothing to do. At all. Just a few shifts at work then it's Christmas! I got some lovely comments on my previous post Changing times  which was really lovely so thank you for them!

I don't have any post planned for today so I've decided to just share some of my favourite blogs so here goes! Hope you find something new and inspiring to read!

Fashion

Charlotte Martin
Charlotte has the most amazing sense of style. Really simple pieces that she makes interesting & stand out-ish. Her blog is simple & to the point, letting her images and outfit do the talking.

Sitting Pretty at my Desk
Outfit posts are my favourite on here, she was the first to inspire me to post my weeks outfits. She posts ways to wear things which are good for inspiration & is a bold lipstick lover - something I dabble in but deep down long to be!

Karla's Closet
Pretty sure everyone knows this blog! Karla has amazing style & always wear interesting pieces that show off her amazing figure. I love seeing this blog pop up in my blog list with a new post.

Stripes & Red Lipstick
Stevie has a bit more of a rocky style but I love it - she works it so well & always looks amazing. Her writing is always really interesting to read & shows off her personality so well.

Beauty


The Beauty Bible
Amazing beauty posts. She is amazing at applying make up without it being too much but still it stands out - if that makes sense?! Her nail polish posts make me want to put for effort into painting my nails as hers always look amazing. Love this beauty blog.

Lauren Rose Makeup
This girl knows how to apply make up! Her make up is flawless and beautifully applied every time. She gives her honest opinions on products & has amazing pictures to accompany her posts.

Bit of everything 

HRH Collection
Alex has some fashion posts, beauty & interior. Her apartment is amazing! Clean lines, monochromatic, simple pieces - it's really inspiring. She wear beautiful clothes too and is always nicely turned out.

Saskia the Style Fairy
A fellow Glaswegian (wayyyy) so you know it's going to be good - I'm only kidddding! A nice mix of interior, fashion & beauty. She always sources amazing interior pictures for inspiration - making me excited to have my first place. Her outfits are always nicely put together & on trend.

Lady Melbourne
I'm sure you've all heard of this blog, it is mostly a fashion blog but Lady M features things from around her house & the odd beauty product or what she is reading. Always beautiful images & interesting outfits.

Bits of Babs
I used to love the old blog from this blogger but she has moved & I am loving her new blog. She has gorgeous hair & always perfect make up. Definitely looking forward to seeing more from her new blog.

A final 'blog' is this from Vogue - the photo  blogs that feature 'Today I'm wearing' are my fav! Olivia Palermo has done one, Pixie Lott is doing it currently.

CHANGING TIMES

In my attempts to avoid revision & my mind entering into reminiscing time as a new year is round the corner - how mad is that, this year has gone past so quickly. So much has happened - good and bad but for the best!

I was thinking about how much I've changed since my first year at uni, a lot has changed since first year. I've lost loads of weight, cut off all my hair, dyed it red then bleached it. Have developed my own style and am comfortable with who I am. S'all good.

Major panic about my exam, so much to learn! Come on a week on Thursday at about 4pm!

Oh has anyone seen any nice pastel yellow nail polish? Feeling in the mood for yellow nails.

Emma x