I AM BACK!

Hello lovelies! HUGE apology for being inactive for over a month however with exams and family issues I just haven't had the time or energy to post. I am now back and with Christmas over, have a ton of new things to blog about.

On that note, I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas with Santa spoiling you, I know I was very much spoilt which I was not expecting. I am so grateful for everything I received and cannot wait to share it with you all, along with reviews on my opinion of the items.

This post involves an outfit I wore to my works night out a couple of Saturdays ago. It was at a bowling club and I was super excited as my work colleagues are a brilliant laugh. I also couldn't wait to wear a new outfit I had purchased specially for the occasion!

In the above photo is myself and a work friend who pulled out all the stops in his Christmas suit, I had to get a photo!
In terms of my outfit, I felt I looked pretty damn good! The high neck top was a purchase from Topshop (£10 before student discount) and the skirt was also from there which was £38 but is now £20 in the sale. The top I have already in green and for £10 you cannot go wrong. It's comfortable, not itchy, fits well and keeps you warm on these cold nights (chest wise).
The skirt I was originally unsure of as I've never worn gold, silver, metallic clothing before but family assured me it would suit my hair. I am super happy I followed their advice as I felt it looked great. Really made my outfit pop and is perfect for this time of year as sparkles and metals are everywhere.
I teamed the outfit with over the knee platform suede boots from River Island (£70). These beauties were purchased for my birthday off my better half and so weren't available at a cheaper price. The amount was well invested though as they not only look fantastic, they are unbelievably comfy (I wore them 5:30pm - 3am) and keep you warm. They are also just a nice alternative to the normal platform, court shoes that are commonly worn when out!

In terms of make-up I used all my normal products (I will do an update on what exactly those are very soon) but also used some new pieces which I want to talk about.

I received some new MAC Cosmetic items from the other half which included MAC glitter in shade 'gold'. I applied this by using eyelash glue on my lid and pressing the glitter on with a flat brush. It's loose so very messy but worth it as it stayed on all night and with glitter you can never go wrong!

On the inner corners, I used another new product from MAC which is the pigment in Vanilla. Again this is loose but easier to control and there's no need for glue. It's super shiny and totally brightens your eyes which looks lovely. The combination of the glitter and pigment just meant my eyes super stood out and popped. 

I used MAC myth on my lips which is a beautiful matte nude lipstick and I wear it all the time. I either have bright eyes or bright lips so obviously here, nude lipstick was the way to go. It can be drying but as long as you look after your lips and use Vasaline or similar then you should be alright.

I also wore a daisy chocker, the only piece of jewellery (apart from my piercings) I had on that night. It was just to break up my top half a little and I think added a little cute-ness to my outfit. I purchased it from Forever 21 about 2 years ago for around £6.
Below are a couple more photographs from the night, along with links to all the items I have discussed.

Links -

Topshop gold skirt - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shiny-pu-mini-skirt-3544584?geoip=noredirect&cmpid=ppc_pla_UK_ip&utm_medium=cpc&istCompanyId=38aa0d7f-6514-4cb3-bbdcdf0d32d48b7f&istItemId=imiwwqtrr&istBid=tztx&ds_e_ad_type=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQiA8f6kBRCGhMPFtev8p58BEiQAaMLmqRJ6EXPF6ViU1_c1DXhJ4_8pI7-37P9Q_mHM7E5zwSsaAtG88P8HAQ

Topshop rib funnel top - http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=rib+funnel+top&storeId=12556&productId=16162467&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057

River Island thigh high boots - http://www.riverisland.com/women/shoes--boots/calf--knee-high-boots/Black-cleated-platform-over-the-knee-boots-658871

MAC glitter (need to select 'Gold') - http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/793/505/Products/Multi-Use/Glitter/index.tmpl

MAC pigment (need to select 'Vanilla') -http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/372/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Pigment/index.tmpl

MAC myth lipstick - http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/9065/310/New-Collections/Fashion-Sets-Europe-Africa/Myth/Lipstick/index.tmpl

New buys - iPhone and River Island boots

Hello guys! So I've been ridiculously busy with uni but finally submitted my first essay this morning, only 6 more to go! I have written this post though to show you two buys, one recent and one not so much so I could review them. 

First of all I finally reached the end of my contract with my Samsung S3 and took a dive in the deep end with an iPhone. I've never had one but thought it was worth a try. I got the iPhone 5s in gold which looks fab, the white and gold together make it look super stylish and cute. The phone itself is also brilliant, easy to work, has all the apps I need and an amazing camera! Being a blogger and instagrammer, this is a must. I honestly don't know why I haven't invested in one of these before but I'm really impressed with it and just now waiting on my phone case!

I also bought the boots below last month from River Island. I was in dire need of new waterproof boots for winter but wanted something a little different to the normal chelsea boot. So I saw these beauties on RI's website and had to have them, I love a cleated sole as it looks quite gothic (which suits me perfectly) and the platform means they dress up any casual outfit. They are ridiculously comfy and easy to walk in which of course is another plus considering it will be snowing soon! So, considering they were a mere £36 I cannot emphasise how great these are and at such a steal. Many winter boots are over priced and completely fall apart but RI have an amazing, good quality Winter collection so go check it out!

I'll be back in the next few days to review another recent purchase from Topshop but for now, I hope you enjoyed this post!

xox

River Island Winter Jacket Review

Hey guys, it's been a while I know but being back at uni is killing me! Managing to keep on top of work though and have a ton of stuff to show you guys!

First of all, winter is on it;s way which means - a new winter wardrobe. This of course entails some shopping for new pieces and one of the main ones is a new jacket! 

Now I adore jackets, I currently have 4 and sold 3 on eBay to make room. Due to being at university in the winter it's really important that I have good winter clothes because it gets freezing and so need good quality stuff and a coat is the main thing that keeps me warm and cosy.

River Island had a 20% off sale a few weeks back for two hours only and so figured I may as well have a good look and get myself a few things. I have been ridiculously impressed with River Island recently as their Autumn/Winter stuff has been gorgeous! This coat included - 

Black faux fur collar wool parka jacket in black - £90

So the reason this jacket caught my eye is because it has three of my favourite things - leather, black and faux fur. Hence why I just had to get it! It is expensive but its an investment you should make considering how awful winters can be here and jackets are expensive everywhere. It was also free to collect from the store which saved me even more money and that always helps!

I was super excited when I got the email to go pick it up and ran straight home to try it on. As you can see from the pictures below it just looks so good. The quality of the wool, leather and faux fur is impeccable and I would of happily paid more so £90 is an absolute steal! It's thick, not too heavy and comfortable to wear. The fur is really soft and matches my hair which is cute.

I like my jackets kind of long as well so this fits the bill ending at the top of my thighs. I got the jacket in a size 10 and I can fit a couple of layers on underneath without it feeling tight which again is what I prefer, I don't like tight jackets.

So overall if your looking for a great jacket go to River Island because there are some absolute beauties for great prices!

I'll be back soon
xox

River Island High Neck Jumper Review

Hello again guys, this post is just a small one on an outfit I wore on my first day back at university (yesterday) and a review on the jumper as it's a recent purchase!

It's that time again when I need to knuckle down for university, especially this year as I am now in my 3rd year and thus an Honour's student. It's really exciting and my classes are looking great so I'm excited for a challenging but rewarding year!

Now being a university student instantly puts me on a budget and I refuse to ever go near my overdraft so considering I love clothes, I need to be sensible. I also need to ensure what I buy is comfortable for sitting it lectures and warm because obviously it's going to get really cold very soon!

I purposely done an extra 78 hours of overtime at my work last month (bearing in mind that was over 3 weeks on top of my contracted 8 hours a week) to ensure I could buy a good quality winter wardrobe. Also, fortunately when your a student a lot of shops have student discount anyway but the amount off increases during Freshers week.

River Island Turtle Neck - £25

However this top that you see above was a full price buy and was something I've wanted for ages. I had seen it on River Islands website and fell in love, it's great for layering, covers my chest (from the cold) and is nice and baggy. I waited for ages to buy it but no shops were sticking it and I eventually just ordered it into the store (which is free) instead. I bought it in grey which was the only colour available at the time but couldn't find it on the website - although I did just buy the maroon one!

I wore the top to university and must say was not disappointed. Despite being relatively thin the high neck just made me so cosy! I wore a black top underneath because I love to layer my clothes in the winter and it meant I was even warmer. 

The boxy style of the jumper was very flattering as it made my legs look longer and slimmer and made me look like I was just wrapped up nicely! 

Another thing I have with jumpers is itchy-ness, I cannot stand being itchy in jumpers especially when they aren't exactly cheap but the material of this one was perfect. I was so comfortable and it did not cause any irritation whatsoever.

In terms of the price I feel that £25 is actually really reasonable, this jumper is fashionable, warm and comfortable and would easily be double the price in somewhere like Topshop. Plus considering how cold Winter can get, I will happily pay a good amount when I want to be shielded from the cold!

Finally I paired the jumper with black Primark leggings (£3) and my new Nike trainers which I'll show you in my next blog post!

My hair was left natural, normal make-up was worn along with Red Cherry lashes (a review will be up soon) and MAC's Ruby Woo lipstick to give a pop of colour!

Thanks for reading!

xox

My Birthday Week!

Hello lovelies!

So as those of you who follow me on Instagram or have me on Facebook know, it was my birthday on the 30th of August! I thought I'd share what I did the week leading up to it and share some of the presents I received.

I was very fortunate and was given a lot of money for my birthday which I used to purchase my Pandora ring (previously blogged), ugg boots (see below) and some items for my trip in Bangor.

River Island Uggs - £30

My wonderful boyfriend also spoiled me by surprising me with an Olaf toy which I love. I adore everything Disney and watch 'Frozen' all the time so it was incredibly thoughtful for him to buy me such a gift. 

He also generously bought me the over the knee boots seen below from River Island. I have yet to wear them but they are beautiful and I cannot wait to wear them out so keep an eye out as I'll do a review on them!

River Island Over the Knee Boots         

Sadly my birthday week was majorly spent getting ready for my University trip and therefore I was unable to celebrate properly however I will blog about my trip away as I celebrated there instead. 

But, I did get doughnuts from Krispy Kreme instead of a birthday cake which made my day as doughnuts are just unbelievably good. I managed to eat 5 the day I got them which was both a great idea and a bad one!

I've also thrown in the above work selfie purely because I have been wearing my hair natural recently and on this particular day I think it looked lovely. My hairs so thick now and takes too long to straighten so until I get it cut its down and wavy or in a messy pony tail/bun because I'm really lazy!

Anyways thanks for reading!

xox

OOTD and update

Morning guys! Today I'm doing an outfit post (outfits from yesterday) and a quick go over on what I've been up to!

This weekend I leave for my Bangor University field trip, it's part of my 3rd year and I'm quite looking forward to it. Given that my degree is Geography I'll be doing a lot of walking/outside activities and so purchased a few new things from Decathalon - waterproofs, backpack, gym bag. If your ever wanting decent quality stuff for hiking, running, horse riding etc then go here as it's super cheap but the stuffs reliable!

Being out and about most days getting what I need together means dressing nicely but comfortably and efficiently as otherwise changing rooms can get stressful! So my obviously choice - leggings and a graphic print top. 

My grey leggings are from Primark and were an absolute bargain at £3! I've been dying on a grey pair for ages as I think they are really flattering and make my almost all black outfits a little more interesting. I love Primark and feel the quality is better than the pricing, I expected the leggings to be see through but that's not the case, they are relatively thick which for £3, is great. So I shall be living in these at university this Winter.

My t-shirt is from Topshop sale last Summer, I got it for £12 and I've worn it 100 times. It's slightly gothic which suits me perfectly and being black and white, goes with everything! It's sadly getting a bit old now so after my trip it shall be going in the bin! I'm in dire need of graphic print/slogan tops so need to invest in a good few when I get back.

My hat is from River Island which I bought years ago but is and always will be my favourite! It's a panta and has knitted ears sewed on so even if your soaking wet from Winter rain, you can still look cute.

Below is a photo of my hair and make-up. I've been losing the will with my hair lately as it's too thick (takes 30/3 minutes to dry and 45 minutes to straighten) but I refuse to get it cut before I go away as it would just be a waste! Luckily my hair blow dries nicely so I've been doing that instead and it's improved the condition. My hair keeps well as I always use good shampoo and conditioner plus heat protector so although my hair's in good shape, it's always good to give it a rest from straightening! Plus I feel my hair grows faster when  I don't straighten it.

My make-up is the usual, plus rubywoo lipstick from MAC - one of my absolute favourites!

Today I'm going to see my gran for breakfast and then going to do some last minute shopping before getting an early night!
Thanks for reading, I'll be back soon.
xox

Outfit Post and Islands of Adventure

Evening guys! Unfortunately I have been so busy lately with overtime at work but back with another holiday outfit post and pictures. 

This focuses on Universals Island of Adventure Park and what I wore on one of the days we went.

So first of all, my outfit! Of course in the blistering heat I need to be cool but still safe from UV rays. Hence I put together this ridiculously cute combo.

My crop top is from River Island and I purchased it a few years ago. It's served be very well and goes brilliant with anything high waisted. It;s really thin material as well but not see through which is a big plus. Many summer clothes are see through so you need to wear another top underneath with defeats the purpose of buying the item in the first place!

The shorts are a recent buy from Topshop specifically for my holidays. Topshop have the best denim items around and in my opinion are well worth the money. These are a lovely light colour for Summer and fit amazingly! Sometimes I find high waisted shorts are unflattering for your bum but these are great. I am sure they were around £30 and considering I have worn them so much and will continue to do so, they were well worth it!

Now, accessories!

The bum bag, something I always hated as a kid is huge this summer and I'm loving them! Mines was a River Island purchase and at £20 is pricey but being black, leather and having tassels, I literally couldn't resist. Going on so many rides I didn't want to carry a handbag or backpack so considering you can get a fair amount in this, it served perfectly!

My glasses are circled, retro looking sunglasses that only cost £10 from River Island. They look very pin-up like and went with everything I wore. They also came with a small drawstring silk bag to keep them on which kept them clean whilst in my bag.

Finally, my hat is from Urban Outfitters. I have reviewed it previously but honestly everyone should have a huge black hate as they are just so awesome!

Above are a few of my photographs taken at Island of Adventure! I loved this park as all the different worlds had so much effort put into them and I was amazed at every single one. They currently have Dr Seuss, Jurassic Park, Sinbad, Comic Book and Harry Potter worlds. Each one huge and overdone but beyond tacky. There's so much to look at and do that it's physically impossible to do everything there in a couple of days!
The rides were fantastic, my favourites being the water ones! The waits were very reasonable as we tended to go single rider and the water gave you such relief from the heat.
Harry Potter world was of course my favourite part. I adore the films and was absolutely buzzing to have the opportunity to see what Florida had to offer. The amount of people there was insane but that came to no surprise considering the success of the books and films. The rides were fantastic, the main one being a simulation ride which we waited 2 hours for but it was well worth it! The castle was identical as were the shops, you literally felt like you were walking through the films. There was lots of merchandise like wands, scarf's, toy owls, badges, chocolate frogs, butter beer etc and all prices were very reasonable. The thing with these parks as well is that there is an incredible amount of stock that you will never go and not find what you want.

Anyways I hope you enjoy this post and the photos attached! I'll be back soon!
xox

Outfit Post!

Hey guys, another post before I go away as I'm trying to stay up as late as possible so I can sleep on the flight! 

We have had some amazingly sunny days in Edinburgh recently and not only was I able to go out without a jacket, I had a crop top and sandals on so this post is my full outfit of what I wore! Item links (if available) and prices will be written at the bottom of the post!

Since it's been on the lead up to my holiday, the majority of my Summer items have been packed away so when it went warm I had to improvise! I love being comfy in the sun because it's not nice sweating in tight clothes and so opted for my mom jeans from Topshop. These are a size 10 which is a size bigger than I am now but they are supposed to be baggy so add in a leather belt and they look great! They are comfy, give me more curves than I have and are a lovely shade for Summer!
I teamed the jeans with a high neck maroon crop top, also purchased from Topshop. I have about 5 of these as they are so comfy for wearing. Some fitted crop tops I find are uncomfortably tight and restraining but these ones are perfect, the material is stretchy and they come in a variety of colours to suit everyone. The high neck I think looked great as I had my belly out and that's more than enough!

My 'KISS' belt is one off of a denim pencil skirt I bought from River Island. Belts are not things I like to spend money on so since this came with an item of clothing, I use it with a lot. Great for when your not planning on wearing any other jewellery as well!
My sandals are a recent purchase from River Island which I got purposely for my holiday. I love granny looking shoes with thick heels as they tend to have a 'grunge', 'gothic' look! These ones are perfect if your like me and cannot stand the thought of flip flops going through your toes. They are super comfy and of course, in my favourite colour!

Mom Jeans, £40 - http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=mom&storeId=12556&productId=13797891&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33057

Crop Tee, £8 - Topshop (unable to find on website)

Belt (on skirt I also bought), £40 - River Island (unable to find on website)

Black Strappy Sandals, £30 - http://www.riverisland.com/women/shoes--boots/sandals/Black-cleated-sole-chunky-strap-sandals-647703

Thanks for reading guys, much appreciated!

xox

Outfit Post - Monday Night

Morning guys! So this is just a post about what I wore on Monday night to the pub as I haven't done an outfit post in a while. 

That main part of my outfit is the gorgeous pair of silk leopard print trousers that you can see below. I bought these simply because they were in Topshop's sale so I got them for £8 which you cannot argue with. They, being a statement piece, mean the rest of your outfit can be effortless so is a quick, easy way of dressing up. The are loose and incredibly comfy to wear so great when your sitting all night drinking!

So I teamed my trousers with a plain back loose fitted silk cami top simply because I wanted to ensure the trousers remained the main piece of my outfit and not compromise with other patterns or colours. I got it from River Island for £12 which is a bargain considering how much wear I've had out of it.
I wore my long black leather jacket with the sheep skin collar on top which was the best £80-odd I've ever spent because it's so warm and goes with absolutely everything!
Finally I added my brown leather bag which I use pretty much every day because it makes my outfit altogether look more expensive. I purchased the bag from Topshop and it was £40.

My hair was up in a messy bun (as seen above) as I'd had an exam that day, I had on my usual make-up (featured on another post) but added on the black eyeliner (Magic Ink from Benefit), Eyelure lashes in 207 and Topshops barbie lipstick - Tease which brought my whole outfit together.

So thanks for reading my Outfit post from Monday and I will be doing a post soon on what I've been buying for going to America so keep a look out!
Thanks guys
xox