BELT NECKLACES AND BIG BOOTS!

Well, I'm a day behind on the old posts but will catch up at some point soon, I'm sure. Work has been so hectic of late, there really is'nt enough hours of the day to get it all done!

Anywho, its good to be busy so I can't complain....

I wore this outfit on Sunday, when I wen't out for a late evening meal to Las Iguana's on Deansgate, Manchester.

It included the lovely vintage purple dress you could'nt see in the "Vintage, Check and Velvet" post, which I got from a car boot sale for just £2, Navy leggings from ebay and my Primark tartan blazer.

I accessorised with a chain belt around my neck (£1.50 from a Car boot sale) and my (tres fabulous) vintage Navy boots, which I heart- even though they're 2 sizes too big for me. I'm actually a size 5 but when the right boots come along, I can't say no- I just stick insoles in, add an extra pair of socks and I'm away....

VINTAGE, LACE & RUFFLES!

Well, I hope you all had a lovely weekend? Mine was'nt the best ever for personal reasons but I had a fab time on Saturday night when I wen't out with some old college friends to Restaurant, Bar, Grill in Manchester and then onto Beluga for drinks. A great night was had by all. We even sat outside by the garden heaters so it felt tres summery!...

I wore this eclectic vintage outfit which consists of a lace top, (I have'nt the foggiest where I got it from) this Stunning velvet cropped jacket which I got from Portabello market in London, a vintage waspie belt and one of my favourite gather skirts which was £45 in River Island a couple of years ago. I teamed it with some pink kitten heel boots and some big diamante stud earrings to glam up a somewhat glum feeling moi, which worked nicely. Dressing up, really does wonders to perk me up when I'm feeling blue...

BODY CON GATHERS!

Happy Friday Peeps! That time again hey!!! I had such a good time last night at the Manchester Fashion Network event, I'm actually still a bit drunk. Maybe it was the red wine... the white wine... and the cocktails that did it! I spent most of the evening talking to the fabulous, Clint Boon which was delightful, and I found out he wen't to my school- Cardinal Langley in Middleton. Small world hey?

Anywho, I wore this gorgeous body con gather dress, which is part of the Pretty Disturbia AW collection, its been a best seller for wholesale so far so we will sure it will do extremely well in retail. It will cost a mere £49.99, and will be available from the online store very soon! It's perfect for Christmas and New year parties! I teamed it with 2 snake necklaces from London, my over the knee, black suede boots and some big silver stud earrings from Peacocks for £2.

Well, I hope you all have a tres fabulous weekend, I'm very much looking forward to 2 days of relaxing, eating and sleeping, (once I've sobered up)....

VINTAGE, CHECK AND VELVET!

I hope you're having a lovely weekend eve! I'm tres excited for another fabulous 2 days off !! Tonight I'm off out to a Manchester Fashion Network event so looking forward to that also, despite the fact I can't decide what to wear! At the last event they had, I made minimal effort and a photo of me ended up in Drapers....eek.

I wore this outfit yesterday, and although the mac is lovely, my gorgeous purple vintage dress is hidden! It was only £2 from a car boot sale, and has a rar-ra hem, I teamed it with a red vintage belt from rags to bitches for £8 and this cheap but stylish Mac from Primark, which I think is oober Audrey Hepburn style. Although I don't ordinarily like checks, this is classic in monochrome. I teamed it with black leggings and these beautiful purple satin peep toe shoes which I wore as a bridesmaid last year. They are really comfortable considering how high the heels are. Purple is such a great winter colour....

RETRO BRIGHTS!

Good afternoon peeps! I'm being tres naughty today and missing my ballet class. My poor ballet buddy has Swine flu and my left knee has only just recovered from last weeks intense dance class. O well, there's always next week...

This retro and tres bright ensemble is what I wore yesterday which includes an ultra bold orange polo neck from H and M, a timeless Navy Bolero-shrug from a car boot sale, Navy leggings from Ebay and this kitsch little H and M, mini skirt which I bought from a car boot sale for £2 years ago. I think it looks unbelievably vintage, I love it.

Unusually, I did'nt accessorize, but then there is so much going on with all the colour, less is more as they say...

O dear, I've just realised how much my tan leather cowboy boots are in need of a polish... dreadful!...

PURPLE PASSION!

Well I truly feel Winter is upon us, as I watch the rain pour down outside, and grab for my cardigan. There is something about September which means I don't want to get out of bed in the morning and would love nothing more, than to hibernate until Christmas.... is it just me?

Yesterday was just that, but I managed to drag myself from my cosy bed and popped on this classic, purple mini skirt from H&M, with a purple vest from Zara, chunky, cream beads from a car boot sale ( for £1), a sheer lace top from Topshop and this oversized black cardigan with floral broach from Primark.

I teamed it with my fabulous suede over the knee boots and had a hot pot of tea to perk me up, ready to start another busy week in fashion.....

BACK TO BLACK!

I had a lovely relaxing weekend, and would have loved just a few more days to catch up on sleep and rest! I must be getting old.... I hobbled all weekend due to a very stiff, swelled knee cap from over doing it at Ballet class on Wednesday. This did not aid my dancing skills at the 30th birthday party I wen't too on Saturday evening. As if I did'nt look comical enough dancing, not being able to bend one knee certainly did'nt help!..

Anywho, I felt very Azzedine Alaia in this body con dress from River Island which was £44.99 teamed with black leggings, Satin dolcis shoes and a diamante necklace from Marks and Spencers. Its not very often I wear head to toe black as I love colour, but sometimes its just nice to keep it simple and classic....

BRIDAL BALLGOWN!

Well as I mentioned, Last night I attended a fabulous Charity Ball in aid of Barnados, which was organised by my Fave vintage shop, Rags to Bitches at Manchester Museum. I did however, manage to pour boiling water from a garment steamer all over my foot so it blistered just as we left! I considered having a sudocrem foot all night but decided against it at the last minute!...

It was a fantastic evening, I even took part in a Charleston dance class!! The only downside was (other than my painful burn) I did have a lot of comments on how I looked like I'd just got married. I did'nt consider this when I bought this dress for £30 from Rags to Bitches, a few months ago, but I love it regardless!

I'm wearing an Accessorize broache in my hair, a Pretty Disturbia Cropped satin bolero, with a chic vintage shoulder bag, Peep toe heels from Dolcis (£25) and a Morgan pearl and diamante choker. If I had my way I would dress up this much every day, there's nothing quite like donning a pretty frock and twirling the night away.....

REPLAY BLUES!

Morning all! Well I am in agony from my Ballet class last night but enjoyed it muchly! However, I very much doubt I will be able to dance at the Charity Ball i'm attending tonight...hmmm.

Anyway, yesterday I wore this striking outfit combining the unsual colour combination of Navy and Olive.

The polo neck is from Next, the Leggings from Ebay, the olive body con skirt was £8.99 in H&M and this retro, denim cowboy shirt is Replay and was about £34.99, years ago.

I accessorised with a chunky olive belt which I got from a car boot sale for £1 and my tres comfortable, stretch olive boots which I only wish I had more of!..

Now what shall I wear to the ball? Any suggestions? I'm all excited....

AUTUMNAL & RETRO!

Somehow, I find myself still working away at my desk at 9pm on a Tuesday... Not good. I am very much, looking forward to my home cooked risotto with a fine white wine to compliment it when I get home!....

I wore this ensemble Yesterday which is full of layers again, although I (hopefully!) don't look like cake this time!

The shirt is a fantastic vintage find from a charity shop in London, the waistcoat, a grey pinstripe classic from Topshop (with vintage broache, £14.99 from an Antique fair) the coral is a timeless vest from Oasis £12, with my brown tutu designer skirt and grey marl leggings from Topshop!

Very Autumnal and retro, methinks...

Now it is certainly time for tea, Have a lovely evening peeps!

BLAZING CORSETRY!

Well, I've been a tad naughty and not posted for quite some time, so theres lots to catch up on!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend? I worked most of it again but refused to let it end without a bang. After working in my PJ's all day, I donned this lil outfit and went to to Revolution for a quick tea and onto the The Comedy Store, Manchester.

It was a fantasticly fun night for only £2 admission, but caused an unwanted monday morning hangover, I really could have done without!

My outfit consists of this classic blazer from Topshop, A corset (which I actually think is underwear) from Primark, the very fabulous Pretty Disturbia, blurred floral print gathered skirt (£44.99) with a necklace and peach coloured fishnet tights (both from Next) teamed yet again with my faithful over the knee suede boots....

A Voila.

CHEAP, BUT NOT SO CHEERFUL!

Happy weekend eve peeps! I feel like Winter is truly upon us and so I'm dressed in red and gold today! (I will post this tomorrow) in subconscious preparation for Christmas! I'm already trying to buy Christmas dvds on Ebay to add to my collection.... ( I heart Winter and Christmas!)

Yesterday's outfit consisted of a wintery color palette using Green and Navy with hints of silver sparkle.

I'm wearing navy leggings, tan knee boots and a primark navy skirt with a shiny patent grey belt from Dorothy Perkin's and my vintage M&S poloneck. I layered it with this bargainous sequin shrug from Mark One (£2 in the sale!) and accesorised it again with my old faithful London, twisty snake necklace.

All in all it's a cheap and cheerful outfit, except for the moody face which reflects the fact my normal facial expression is like thunder. O dear....

ROYAL BLUES!

I hope your all enjoying the working week and have caught up on work after missing a day! I seriously should have worked all weekend, there's a list a mile long to do!...

I somehow, however still find the time update this, as I love hearing what people have to say on the outfits!

So, this is Mondays ensemble, consisting of one of my tres versatile shrugs (which I own in many colours) and can only seem to purchase from London for some strange reason. If you know otherwise, please update me, I just don't think you can own enough of these!

Anywho, I'm wearing the burnout baby blue Pretty Disturbia button tee which you can hardly see with my long ratty hair as well this Topshop tutu which I paid around £40 for but truly love! Im wearing thick patterned tights and vintage grey boots which I bought when I was 15! Safe to say, I don't have a clue where they were from or how much they were, but they're well loved that's for sure!

FISHNETS, TAN LEATHER AND STRIPES!

Well it was a serious shopping day on Sunday at the Car Boot Sale, Where I picked up a stunning, long John Richmond black cardigan for £3. It truly made my weekend.

So for the shopping trip, I wore this leather jacket which I picked up previously at car boot sale for £4 (a bargain) as its real leather from New Look. It astounds me what people get rid of. This jacket is timeless?

Im wearing fish net tights and a classic 70s style shift dress which I've had years and never worn. I did my eyemake up to match with orange and turqouise, because I do love things to colour match, even though my uni design tutor told me it was cliche and contrived.... to me it's just good sense and a lovely challenge to get the colours to match just so. Don't you think?

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD STYLE!

Well, on Saturday I had the pleasure of going out with my old college friends in Manchester, so vamped it up with red lippy and this Vivienne Westwood style outfit for a bargain price! ( or as my dad calls her- Wivienne Vestwood.... bless him!)

The dress, I've had years and it's a classic H&M 60s style shift dress, which I teamed with my fantastic (but slowly dyeing on me) Suede over the knee boots, which I paid £200 for 5 years ago! I've had so many years pleasure walking in them, their like an old friend, I can't let go of them!

I'm accessorised with my bendy snake necklace from Portabello road, London and this Puffy sleeve tartan suit jacket from Primark which I have had several compliments for. Damn Primark for being so good, I don't want to like them but can't help do so....

LIKE A CAKE, MANY LAYERS!

Well, I hope you all had a lovely restful bank holiday weekend? As planned I slept and ate for most of it...so yet again, I'm back on the weight watchers soups! doh...

Anyway, this was Fridays outfit, which like a cake, has many layers!

I'm wearing a long sleeve white egyptian cotton top with a white navy striped waistcoat from New look- nautical style, teamed with a white belt from Zara and a cheap Primark Navy skirt, with my well loved leather cowboy boots (which are in desperate need of a polish) and grey £1 shop knee socks. I am also wearing a cropped metallic bronze jacket for which I always get complimented and have'nt the foggiest where I got it from. (Tres dizzy...)