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Chic & Cheerful
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"One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art" - Oscar Wilde
#132738 in All , #10899 in General Fashion

Bombs away: how to wear a bomber jacket

This man could make a paper bag look goodimage from radartothescene.comI know there’s been a lot of buzz about this lately so I thought I’d stick my oar into the almost unfathomable popularity of the...

2 days ago

Bargain of the week fit for a Queen!

Image (c) Asos.comIts hard not to be swept up in jubilee fever in Britain at the moment, so this weeks bargain is rather fitting. Asos have some absolutely fan-bloomin-tastic DIY crowns for the event...

3 days ago

Chanel face tattoos: the new nail wraps?

Who would have thunk it? The most talked about feature of last weeks extravagant 12/13 Chanel Cruise show was a beauty spot. But this wasnt just any old beauty spot, it was the unmistakable Chanel lo...

24 may 12

Bargain of the week: Louboutin look-a-likes at Missguided

Judita platform court shoes, £35.99, Missguided.co.ukWhat girl doesnt lust after Louboutins? These icons of the shoe world have to be the It accessory of the century, seen on every fashion-forward la...

21 may 12

Bargain of the week: £15 Prada earrings at ASOS

Prada SS12 campaign - look at those accessories!Im so excited about this weeks bargain my hands are actually trembling (dramatic? Me? Never!) Ive been waiting for what feels like forever for these fl...

14 may 12

Today Im wearing: tech treasures

When is an iPad case not an iPad case? When its working sea green, mermaid treasure loveliness of course. This soft leather clutch is the perfect antidote to all those boring laptop cases out there. ...

08 may 12

Bargain of the week: H&Ms fashion forward florals

On my little bank holiday spending spree this weekend, I spotted some irresistible florals at H&M. First up are these Dolce and Gabbana-esque sunglasses. All credit for this find has to go to Chi...

07 may 12

Must read DIY style blogs

Im absolutely, totally, utterly and completely obsessed with DIY fashion blogs at the moment. I guess its pretty obvious by now how much I love budget fashion (bargain of the week anyone?) so any hig...

03 may 12

Beauty Wednesday: Burts Bees £20 grab bag

Ive been meaning to try Burts Bees products for absolutely ages now so when I spotted this deal via someone on Twitter...well lets just say my credit card was in my hand before I knew what was happen...

26 apr 12

Bargain of the Week: £23.99 Charlotte Olympia cat pumps at Missguided

Kitty flats, Charlotte Olympia, £485Micil velveteen cat face pumps, £23.99, MissguidedDont these purrfect pumps remind you of Charlotte Olympias kitty flats? Unlike their designer inspiration, howeve...

23 apr 12

Today Im walking: like an Egyptian

Earrings, £4, Topshop

13 apr 12

10 golden rules of pre-owned designer shopping

Ah, vintage. Easy to find these days but not always easy to get right. For every time Ive found a pre-owned bargain on eBay, Ive also been seriously swindled with absolute junk. So when the love...

10 apr 12

Bargain of the week: DKNY smell-a-like perfume from M&S

Ive been searching for a new scent for absolutely ages. Perfumes quite a difficult thing to get right, dont you think? Im very much a light, non-floral kinda girl but finding something new seemed lik...

09 apr 12

Aurevoir (for a little while!)

Image (c) http://karkovski.typepad.comHe llo lovely readers,Huge huge huge apologies for being a bit slow on the blogging lately, Ive been a bit swamped with actual work and working on a top secret ne...

02 apr 12

Today Im wearing: pastels and patterns

Theres a reason why I dont post a lot of photos of myself on this blog. And that reason is because Im not photogenic at all. Im like that episode of Friends with the engagement picture where Chandler...

28 mar 12

Bargain of the week: New summer bag from Mango, only £9.99

Ahhh summer. Youre finally here. Time to ditch the scarves and don a maxi dress. Ive been lugging round my faithful Fenn Wright Manson slouch bag for months now and feel like its time for a change. I...

26 mar 12

Today Im wearing: wonderful wayfarers

Primark, £1These tortoiseshell wayfarer lookalikes were an absolute steal at £1 from Primark! Perfect for vintage dressing this summer.

21 mar 12

Bargain of the week: Mary Katrantzou prints at Primark

Mary Katrantzous SS12 floral suitsMissed out on the Mary Katrantzou/Topshop collaboration? Well, dont fret, I think a good deal of us didnt get a look in on my favourite designers work (in my case it...

19 mar 12

Today Im wearing: a touch of urban style

 Lace high tops, £6, PrimarkTapered pyjama pants, £38, Topshop

19 mar 12

Bargain of the week: the £12.99 floral solution

Florals are huge right now, we all know that. But the things is, some of the high street flower patterns have left me a little bit disheartened. The key to SS12 is the whole digital, pop out look: th...

13 mar 12

Friday fashion tip: Colours to put a spring in your step

SS12 is, I think, one that you either love or hate. Pastels, florals, 50s dresses - its all the girly loveliness that I adore but I know a good few of you are mourning the loss of winters dark textil...

09 mar 12

Beauty Wednesday: Latest in Beautys little beauty box reviewed

So I decided a little while back to delve into the world of mail order beauty boxes. For those of you who dont know about these marvellous things, you pay a certain amount and get a box of beauty sam...

07 mar 12

Bargain of the week: Goody double wear hair accessories

Can you believe it, this weeks bargain also marks my 100th post on Chic & Cheerful! Thank you for being faithful readers and sticking it out - heres to 100 more.This week Im loving these Goody do...

05 mar 12

Friday fashion tip: spring trends to flatter your shape

This weeks fashion tip comes courtesy of Saisha Potts, who has written a lovely little piece on what spring trends to wear to flatter your shape. Let us know what you think of Saishas advice in the c...

02 mar 12

Bargain of the week: Kate Middletons lace dress for £15

This weeks bargain features two of my love/hate relationships. First up comes Kate Middleton. With her perfect hair, she makes a perfect Princess. But, bless you Kate, I just cant stand that you...

27 feb 12

Spring clean your make-up bag

Warning: this post contains images of dirt brushes, imperfect packaging and other crimes that beauty junkies may find offensive.How many times have you heard about the germs your make-up ba...

23 feb 12

Bargain of the week: £5 triangle cocktail ring

Triangle cocktail ring, £5, MatalanIm loving all the Egyptian and tribal fashion vibes at the moment so when I spotted this gold coloured ring in Matalan I just couldnt leave it there. Its got t...

20 feb 12

Friday fashion tip: how to rock 50s glamour

Lovely guest blogger Martha Cliff is back with some excellent advice on how to add a 50s touch to any outfit with simple accessories - enjoy!So here we are again. It’s that time of year when thedesig...

17 feb 12

Beauty Wednesday: Tescos 99p nail varnish reviewed

All About Nails Praline (left) and Oyster, 99p, TescoThe thing with cheap make up is, its usually just...awful. Theres no other word for it. It takes me back to the days of glittery eyeliner, Miss Sp...

15 feb 12

Happy Valentines Day!

Every year I hear someone go on about how Valentines day is so commercialised, so depressing for single people and generally so much of a waste of time and money. But I guess as you will have gathere...

14 feb 12

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