What I wore: tie dye skirt

I've purchased a few additions to my wardrobe recently, following a hefty cull to rid myself of anything threadbare, hole-y or bobbly (which amounted to rather a lot). After realising I own just...

I'm loving... New Look accessories

1. Gold Monochrome Arrow Necklace - £5.99 | 2. Blue Colour Block Winged Clutch - £12.99 | 3. Gold and Blue Bead Spike Necklace - £7.99 | 4. Pieces Milie Neon Green and Brown Shopper Bag - £29.99 |...

Weekend catch-up and what I wore

Recently I've felt the urge to 'dress outside the box', and while this outfit doesn't feel very 'me', I really enjoyed the change. The skirt is wet-look, which I'd picked up from eBay for the...

Joe Browns giveaway

Today I'm very excited to be hosting a giveaway for one of my favourite brands at the moment: Joe Browns! You may remember my recent outfit post in which I styled their gorgeous Perfect Pear dress,...

I'm loving... galaxy prints

Clockwise from top left: ASOS sweatpants in photographic galaxy print - £30 | Zip front galaxy crop top - £6.95 | Forever 21 galaxy print trainers - £42.39 | Miss Gorgeous galaxy print skater dress...

What I wore:burgundy and blue

Skirt: River Island - £25 (currently £10 in the sale!) | Blazer: New Look (old) | Vest: Primark (old) | Belt: Accessorize (old) | Clutch: vintage | Shoes: Office (old) This is the outfit I wore to...

The blues

If I had to choose a word to describe the past week it would be 'glum'. My body's had me under house arrest, and I've been struggling to build up my strength. I know it sounds juvenile, but I will...

What I wore

Jacket: Bellfield at ASOS* - £50 | Joggers: New Look - £16.99 | Top: H&M (old) | Necklace: Accessorize - £8 | Boots: Office (old) I've been looking for a casual jacket for months and was sorely...

I'm loving... ombre prints

1. Luxe Larkspur Dress from Modcloth ($52.99) | 2. Jamee Ombre Tights from Missguided (£5.99) | 3. Vila Pink Ombre Vest from New Look (£24.99) | 4. Skater Skirt in Ombre Print from ASOS (£16) After...

France highlights

A few photos from my recent trip to France... I'm finally starting to feel like I'm on the mend. I've spent so much time being ill this year, I wish I could find a professional negligence solicitor...

This week

I've spent the entire week in my pyjamas after being struck down with a nasty tummy bug. Then to add insult to injury I developed a stinking cold, my wisdom tooth started giving me jip and I got a...

Own the Runway wishlist

I hope I don't dull you all with another wishlist post, but after stumbling upon Own the Runway while on my internet travels I had to share some of the goodies I found. I soon discovered this site...

Vintage 1950s floral shift dress

A few years ago my sister and I went on a little adventure to Frock Me, a lovely vintage clothing fair in London. My sister bought this 1950s shift dress, which sat in her wardrobe for a couple of...

Midweek wishlist

Tediously I've been off sick from work for the past couple of days with some kind of gastro bug, plus a cold to boot. I'm finding the lack of energy and inclination to do much slightly strange, so...

Homemade falafel

I've had a tin of chickpeas sitting in the cupboard for sometime now, and finally decided to try making some homemade falafel. I'd always assumed that crafting these delicious balls, which are...

Wishlist - swimwear, swimwear, swimwear

Despite being on holiday as we speak, my greedy side has me already thinking about my next little adventure. My mum's having the ultimate luxury installed in her garden at the moment - a swimming...

Peace at last

The lead-up to my holiday was a wee bit frantic to say the least, leaving little time for blogging and keeping on top of things outside my work life. I've spent the last few days in rural France on...

Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired

Recently I've been feeling a little fed up. I never wanted this blog to be whingey, and I've been restraining myself from blogging about this topic, but everything is dipping slightly and it's...

Banana Republic's Mad Men collection: more than just a dress

When Banana Republic's latest Mad Men capsule collection came onto the scene I went into true 'mod mode'. I can’t help it. The collection has outdone itself, perfectly encapsulating what true mod...

Outfit and wishlist: patterned joggers

Allow me to introduce my new best friend: a pair of printed joggers from New Look. Anyone who has read this blog for a wee while will know I'm not a trouser person. Not only do they generally look...

Tackling stress with the perfect spa

Do you ever reach a point at work where you feel yur head might explode? Today I realised I haven't had any time off since Christmas. Work has been incredibly busy, and right now I'm feeling...

Today is my last day at work before a week off in France visiting my mum. To say I'm excited is an understatement. I haven't had any time off since Christmas, and work has been incredibly busy. My...

Holidays home and abroad

I can usually manage a couple of months without a day off work, but then I start getting twitchy. Right now, I haven't had a week off since Christmas, and I'm clawing at the walls for some time to...

Weekend catch-up

I am officially full of the joys of spring, and drove my boyfriend mad this weekend by stopping at every blossom covered tree to appreciate the prettiness. There's something about spring flowers -...

Wedding guest style from Cruise Fashion

Just a few short months into the year and the wedding invitations are already rolling in. I love a good wedding. The dancing, the merriment, the personal touches that make the day special, and of...

Joe Browns Perfect Pear Dress

I'm sure everyone has a 'go-to' style of clothing, which they know is guaranteed to fit, and anyone remotely familiar with this blog will know that a 1950s fit and flare dress is my wardrobe...

Guest post: Why I blog by Dixx from I Meow Life

Today I have the latest in my little series of guest posts, where the lovely Dixx from I meow life is going to share her thoughts on blogging! Dixx is 20 and lives in Romania. She blogs about all...

Urban Outfitters cardigan from eBay

I know I should be steering clear or thick cardigans considering we're now in the throws of April, but the chilly weather doesn't appear to be going anywhere fast. While perusing eBay I came across...

Pyjamas over people: the perfect weekend alone

Alone time is one of life's great pleasures. I do love spending time with my friends. I love the city, the culture and the food. I love seeing my boyfriend and socialising. But sometimes what I...

Three ways to wear Havaianas flip-flops

It seems that no amount of foot stamping is going to persuade the sun to come out of hibernation, so instead I've been spending the grey days daydreaming about warmer climes, summer wardrobes and...