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

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

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

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

Lipstick Review - Limecrime's 'Cashmere'

Hello lovelies! 

I recently purchased the 'Cashmere' velvetine from Lime Crime and thought I'd do a review.

Firstly, the whole buying process. So, I missed the first stocking of this beautiful lip gloss and could not wait to hear when it would be back. It was finally spilled on Instagram that a full restock would occur in the first week of January and so I checked back constantly as I was dying on a few items. Lime Crime is amazing but they rarely restock so you need to get items when they're there. 

On January the 5th (I think) I checked online at 12am (California time, where the company is based), and nothing. I checked continuously throughout the day and finally around 5pm (UK time), there appeared to be a restock. However it was only on Velvetines which to me is not a 'full restock' so disappointment number one, and then it got worse as the whole website crashed. It had crashed for about 6 hours when I eventually gave up, some people managed to get orders through and I refreshed a lot but couldn't get past the 'do you have a discount' option. So I then went and managed to grab the main one I wanted, Cashmere, from NastyGal. 

I've heard all relaunches are like this, however, I was shocked that an apology wasn't posted until the next day. No one knew the time of the restock and instead of shutting the website down during the restock it was done whilst people could still gain access, hence the crash. So in terms of the website and company, I was very disappointed. I realise they are a small company but, they know the interest in their products is very high and so should be prepared for that, or, at least apologise and keep customers up to date through social media.

Anyway, now I will review the actual product I bought and I can say, everyone needs it! The packaging is beautiful firstly, as you can see below. It came within a week which I was very impressed with (thank you NastyGal) and the colour of the lipstick was even more perfect in real life. 

I adore nude colours and love them for everyday so knew I needed this when I saw it and I was not disappointed. As you can see from the photos below it's a pink, grey, purple colour which I feel sits so well on my skin tone. Nudes can be risky when your skin is as pale as mine but this is bang on. 

Its incredibly easy to apply, like a gloss, before it dries matte which means it great for those 'got to go' moments. Plus, it does not move, mine stayed on all day and only needed a top up after I had a messy Chinese for dinner which I wouldn't expect it to withhold anyway.

Overall I'm very impressed and have recently ordered 'Salem' from Lime Crime so look out for another review on that! However, for restocks, try elsewhere to save yourself a lot of frustration on the Lime Crime website.

A Disney Steal in The Sale - Tesco

Hi guys! So as everyone who knows me knows, I adore Disney and constantly look online for merchandise to add to my collection. Being in the UK means there's not much available apart from kids clothing, toys, cups and stationary which I already have a lot of (not the kids clothing obviously!) and so I was delighted to find the cushion below. 

I was trailing the Tesco Direct sale page as I knew they had a lot of character cushions so figured it was worth a try to see if I could get a bargain. I saw the cushion below and instantly fell in love! 'Sleeping Beauty' is one of my top favourite films by Disney but there are few merchandising items based on it so I was ecstatic when this caught my eye. It cost £6 (absolute bargain) and I collected it in the store I work which meant free delivery.

The great thing about this item is that it seems to be one of the few things with an adult feel, that is, made more so for adults or so that adults can use as well. The picture is very sketchy which I love as obviously 'Sleeping Beauty' was all hand drawn and the quote is one of my favourites. The colours are beautiful, with the majority being pastel and can go with a variety of décor. The sizing is smaller than a typical cushion but big enough considering it's purely for decoration and therefore very much a great value for money. 

I would have happily paid around £12 for this item as it is not only actual Disney merchandise (as opposed to by Tesco) but the quality is very impressive and as I said, items like this are not common in the UK!

I shall definitely be keeping a closer eye on Tesco Direct for more home Disney items and if your a huge fan like me, its worth having a look. Prices are all justified by quality, free delivery is available and it's all authentic Disney so, you can't go wrong!

Thanks for reading,

xox

New purchases - Topshop

Hello again! So I purchased a few new items from Topshop this month which I thought I'd write a bit about so here we go..

First up is a beautiful asymmetrical bra that I've had my eye on for ages but I needed other winter items first. I had some money left over from what I had to spent and thought I'd treat myself to this piece. 

It's just as gorgeous as it looks and is very comfortable to wear. The lace is very soft and the bra is well fitting which I was a little worried about.

I love soft cup bras as they are just perfect for everyday wear and I wear them most of the time now as there is so many beautiful styles out! It may seem a little pricey but I always invest a lot in underwear because if you lack in quality it can end up uncomfortable and painful so for something you wear everyday it's worth putting money into.

My only issue with this bra is it's a nightmare to get on and off, it fits perfectly but there's no hooks or zips and so you just pull it over your head. This isn't easy though as it's fitted to my under chest size and my shoulders are a good bit wider than that! 

Asymmetric Bandeau Bra - £20 

My second purchase is another underwear piece, a set of matching bra and pants. I only had one strapless bra which is black and so I needed another, lighter colour one for nights out. This one looked perfect and reminded me of a mermaid so I had to have it.

The pink is brighter than in the photo which was fine as I love a bit of pink and the set together just looks amazing. The bra is very well fitted and comfy to wear and the pants are also great for everyday. I love high waisted pants as their pin-up style looking and very flattering so these are perfect for me. 

STRAPLESS BRA AND HIGH-WAISTED KNICKERS - £34

The last item I got was the jeans below which I've been searching for, for ages! I have tried tons of shops for super ripped jeans but the quality was always either rubbish or over-priced. I eventually noticed these on Topshops website though and fell in love! 

I originally ordered a size 8 which I normally am but they were tiny! I swapped for a size 10 and although their a little big it's unnoticeable with a belt!

They are really different and interesting hence why I was drawn to them and work for everyday as well as on night's out! Plus, they wash really well wish isn't normally the case with black jeans!

Shredded Jeans by The Ragged Priest - £55

So hope you enjoyed seeing what I bought, I'll post an outfit with my new jeans very soon!

xox