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

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

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

Lush purchases and a raffle win

Hello again! So today I'll be talking about my first experience in a Lush Cosmetic store and a look at an item I won at a silent auction!

First of all - Lush! I've never been in simply because I normally get so much bath and body stuff for Christmas and my birthday that I cannot justify buying more. Plus, my skin is incredibly sensible and I'm often reluctant to purchase new things in case I break out. However after running out of products I received as gifts, I needed some new items and wanted to try Lush. I'd spent a lot of time looking at reviews online and decided that if anything was going to help my skin, it would be these products.

So, I went to the store on Princes Street and was literally overwhelmed by the smells and choices. Luckily one of the workers came straight over and offered to help! He not only showed me what products were what but showed me how they looked in water and recommended specifics for me. The service was quite unbelievable and for that alone I'd definitely go back! Anyway I ended up picking up £53 worth of products and will be reviewing them as I use them!

My first review is of the magic wand bubble bar. Beautiful and bright with an amazing candy smell! It's also reusable which makes it really great value for money considering it's only £5.25. Mines has barely changed size and I've used it 4 times already! The bath goes a lovely pastel pink when used and the smell stays for hours which is impressive! I'd highly recommend this product especially for gifts as it looks pretty too.

My other news is what I won at a silent auction a friend of mine held for her son's pipe band. She had contacted me after seeing my Harry Potter tattoo on Facebook to let me know one of the items on auction - a signed Daniel Radcliffe photograph from when he was filming the Dealthy Hallows: Part 2. Of course I was straight in there and won it at £35, much less than I expected to pay. So I have that among my collection of Harry Potter items and hopefully it will continue to grow!

Thanks for reading everyone, I'll be back soon with a couple of Christmas gifts I've bought for family members and another Lush product review!
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

My 1st Wish/Public Desire Review - Darcy Holographic Shoes

Hello :) So today's post is focusing solely on a pair of shoes I bought for my holiday to Florida! 

The shoes are from my1stwish.com and the company is known as Public Desire on Instagram. I have followed them for a while after seeing a fellow blogger recommend them. Most reviews have been on their heels though so I thought it be perfect to do a post on a pair of their flats!

The website itself is filled with all the latest shoes that Topshop and River Island etc have, however, at a quarter of the price. They also have items that you wouldn't find elsewhere like these holographic shoes I purchased,

Now when I saw these they were the first pair I'd ever seen and fell in love. I needed another pair of casual shoes for my holiday but refused to pay £30-£40 when they get ruined most of the time. So I bought these for £12.99.

They arrived very quickly and delivery was the same as everywhere (a few pound) which I didn't grudge considering how cheap it still made them.

Firstly I was very impressed with the quality of these shoes, they are incredibly shiny and the holographic material looks so much better in person. 

They are also very comfortable, I wore these multiple times for long periods (8-10 hours) and now once did my feet rub or get sore from the shoes. I even from shoes like Nike trainers end up with 100 blisters if they haven't been fully broke in so considering the chance I took in these I was so impressed. 

I would highly recommend this website because the prices are ridiculously low considering the quality is on par with high street shops. I will be purchasing a lot more items from them and hope to get a pair of their gorgeous heels very soon!

Hope you enjoyed this little post, I'll be back soon with an outfit post!

xox