Monday, 23 February 2015

Topshop DESTROY Over The Knee Boots

Hello! So I'm back with a review of the most beautiful boots I've ever owned!

Boots have been the 'it' piece of the winter season, especially those to the knee and over. They are warm, can be casual and dressed up, leather or suede so it makes them perfect for everyone! I already have a suede heeled pair which I adore however really wanted ones for everyday, that wouldn't get ruined in the winter weather.
I spotted the boots below a month or so ago and instantly fell in love, over the knee, black, flat heeled and leather makes them great for day to day. One thing really did stand out though for me which was that they only cost £89. Even really bargain shops with poor quality are charging at least £40 so these are very much a steal. 
Named 'Topshop DESTROY Over Knee Boots' they are very true to size, impeccable quality and very flattering. They make me look taller and my legs slimmer (yes at 5ft 8 I'm still not happy haha), plus they are unbelievable comfortable. Even some trainers rip the back of my ankles and I've easily spend £1000 on blister plasters in the past few years. No matter what I spend and what shoe, I am very likely to experience discomfort somewhere. Leather can be tricky as sometimes it's not so flexible and so until it alters to move with my feet, it causes pain. With these I had no issue and so love wearing them to uni which requires a good bit walking. 
With student discount your also saving some money but seriously, these are a must have and I will wearing these a lot with skirts and dresses on chilled nights out as Spring approaches!




Click here for these absolute beauties if you fancy getting yourself a pair, hope you enjoyed reading!
xox

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Dinner with a friend and new nails

Hello guys! 
This is just a quick update on what I've been up to recently. University is getting really intense now as deadlines are not far away so to keep me sane I get out as much as I can every week. I went to the Toby Carvery with my mate Ashley which as always was amazing. I actually never tried a roast dinner until I was like 16 and am furious I waited so long! They are healthy (kinda), super filling and cheap. I always get Turkey and Ham as I don't eat beef unless it's in a burger, as many vegetables as possible, a huge yorkshire pudding and then make it all swim in gravy. It's about £5.99 but you get plenty of meat, as many vegetables as you want (I often go up for a second helping) and it's always cooked to perfection. Roasts are too much and expensive to cook for one or two people so this makes it much easier for myself! I also got a pudding which was a yorkshire pudding (made with sweet pastry) and ice cream. This was a kids portion as the one on the menu is for sharing and the women kindly made it so I could have it myself (Ashley was too full for dessert!). It was amazing and very light which is ideal as I cannot stand feeling overly full. 
I also re-done my claws again as my nail picking has been on overdrive and it frustrates me so sticking on falsies solves the problem. I went for Jack Wills Pink with a Nails Inc glitter top coat and as I wear black a lot it just brightens up my outfits. 





Thank you very much for reading and I'll have a review up soon!
xox

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Limecrime 'Salem' Velvetine Review

Hello! 
I'm here with another LimeCrime review, this time on the Velvetine 'Salem'. If you read my last one you'd know I went elsewhere for my first purchase, however after excitement died down from the restock, I managed to order from the company themselves. 
As you all know I adore nudes, browns, blacks and greys so simply had to have 'Salem' which is a beautiful matte brown colour. I knew I'd be impressed with it after getting 'Cashmere' and only only have one issue. You need to use a good amount of product for an even coverage which is frustrating as you don't get a lot. This cost me £30 so I don't want to have to buy another any time soon. So, because of this I'll be using it only on special occasions!
Otherwise, it's great quality and only budges if your eating which I'd expect regardless of price! It doesn't feel drying either which makes it perfect for the colder weather.






This lipstick is so goth-glam which I love and fits my general personality so very pleased with the purchase overall!
LimeCrime have a variety of other colours so it's worth a look but remember they also sell through other companies which do give better service.
Thanks for reading
xox


Monday, 9 February 2015

The Women in Black 2 - My TERRIFYING Experience

Hi guys! So this is just a little post about 'The Women in Black: Angel of Death' film which I recently went to see with my best friend Ashley.
I hate scary films, I cannot stand gore or scary masks however after enjoying and being able to watch the first 'Women in Black' I figured it would be on a similar wave-length. Boy was I wrong! The film was absolutely terrifying. The music was constantly creepy and being set around children, I feel, makes scary movies even worse! What makes scary movies alright is that the main ghost/murderer/masked individual normally pops out once but after you see the way they look, it's not so scary any more. The Women in Black though seemed to have different music prior to every time she would pop out so you never knew it was coming and her face got scarier and scarier. So, I spent the film eating my popcorn, screaming every time  heard a loud noise - whilst under my jumper! Oh and me and Ashley were the only two in the whole screen (see picture) which is simply not ideal.





As you can see we had a great laugh anyway and the food as always was insane. It may cost a bomb but cinema food is pretty damn good!

Thanks for reading!
xox

Thursday, 5 February 2015

ASOS Delivery - My Calvins and Faux Fur







Hello lovelies!
I have purchased a few lovely items recently and so there will be a number of reviews on there way. This is the first one which is about two things I got off ASOS.
I love ASOS as they carry a huge variety of brands, their own brand is one of my favourites and they have a discount for students. Being subject to an online shopping addiction, I always keep an eye out on the site as everyday they upload a ton of new items.

The first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful faux fur clutch bag which is pictured below. Prior to this purchase I hadn't owned a clutch and it was becoming a pain having to either pay to put my bag in a club cloakroom and pack as much into pockets as I could or carrying a big bulky bag all night. It's really not ideal either way so was on the look out for one anyway.
The faux fur was another big yes for me as that along with leather are my go to textures. This winter I've wore a lot of faux fur and have a new jacket for summer (I'll review soon) with a faux fur collar. It's chic, sophisticated and makes any outfit look more expensive. This is a beautiful colour as browns go with everything and it means you can team a colourful outfit with it also.
It's much larger than I thought it was but I prefer that as I like to carry a good amount with me and big accessories are a must if your like me and are simplistic with jewellery
Cost-wise, £30 (without discount) is not a huge ask considering it is big, the faux fur quality is very impressive and most bags and clutches cost no less than this on the high street.


Faux fur clutch, find here - £30

The other item I bought along with the bag is this perfect Calvin Klein Bralette. I've been trying to get this for months however it was constantly out of stock and so when I randomly checked at 2am one morning it was straight in my bag when I saw my size in stock. 
I needed a really comfortably bra for uni as a wired bra is just not ideal for everyday but non-padded, non-wired ones show my nipple piercing. So, knowing Calvin Klein are great quality-wise I figured I'd give it a go. 
I got a size 8 which fit perfectly on me, I am small chested but am broad so sizing is difficult with items like this but ASOS kindly provides exact measurements which helps a lot.
In terms of aesthetic the bra is minimalist and monochrome - two words that never disappoint. The banding underneath with the designer name is gorgeous as well and I think just makes the item. It's almost guy inspired underwear which I kind of love!
It also covers my piercing enough that I can wear this underneath a top and not need to worry about it being noticeable which is exactly what I wanted so for £28 (before discount) its a steal. It's super comfortable and most bras nowadays are £20ish so a bit extra for a designer item is not a stretch.


Calvin Klein bralette, find here - £28

Thanks for reading guys, I have a good few more reviews on the way so keep your eyes on my page! 
xox

Sunday, 1 February 2015

H&M trend - Fringing

Hello again!

So I recently went into H&M with my gran, which really challenged my opinion on the shop. In Edinburgh, on Princes Street there at two H&M stores. The smaller of the two was always cluttered, dirty and full of old, cheap looking stock while the larger one was mostly full of basic items, e.g. plain white vest tops. So after being disappointed with the actual stores I had access to I tried the website which was much better, I ordered boots but they took 2 months to come and so that turned out a waste of time also.
Recently both H&M have been renovated and look absolutely brilliant so after a look with my gran I bought a gorgeous new back (see below).




I have been looking everywhere for a decent sized fringe back but even for smaller clutch bags Topshop and stores like, were charging £40 and over! For an everyday bag I wasn't prepared to pay that and gave up. However, I saw the one below while looking in the store and couldn't resist. It's something different and the store refers to it as a bucket bag. I currently have a rectangle shaped bag which I love but is bulky for everyday whereas this one is easy to carry when I'm on and off buses at peak times. It's black and gold, two colours which make the bag look more expensive and goes with pretty much every outfit. The fringing is my favourite part though as it's long and covers the majority of the bag making it quite a statement piece. In winter, at uni, it's difficult to have outfits that are interesting everyday and so this accessory does that and is big enough to carry all my stuff!
The bag is very sturdy, has a wrist strap and another for going over your shoulder which I love on bags as I tend to alternate depending on how heavy it is. It cost me £29.99, a very good price considering I was looking for something like this and it's so well made.
After this great experience, I will definitely be using H&M more and cannot wait to go look after payday!

Thanks for reading
xox