Outfit | Birthday Suit

cardigan: h&M | dress: topshop | necklace: lola rose | boots: schuh

So, it may be nearly two weeks later but this is what I wore on my birthday - hence the name. No, I'm not naked - sorry to disappoint! This outfit is made up of three pieces I got for my birthday as well.

Firstly the dress, one I have been coveting for a while. It's so different in terms of patterns, mixing it up is very not me, but I wanted to be daring and I love this. It fits so perfectly and is the epitome of a gorgeous shift dress.

I always look forward to getting Lola Rose for my birthday. This is one of their new pieces and I love it. It's big and long and versatile. It'll go with absolutely everything. And the boots, you've probably seen them in black on here but tan is awesome as well. I blame Miss Paige for these completely. So comfortable and really the only shoes my foot feels comfortable in at the moment.

I love this outfit, it was so comfortable on my birthday and perfect for a relaxed lunch with the fam. I can just imagine wearing a jumper over this dress for when it gets colder, or even popping a shirt underneath to have a collar sticking out the top. Who knows!

Also, today is my six year anniversary with my lovely boyfriend. Six years eek! It's gone so quickly and I cannot wait for the next six...!

Do you love this dress? How would you mix patterns?

Outfit | Off to Bath I Go

dress: topshop | belt: topshop | scarf: lola rose | coat: topshop | necklace: tiffany | shoes: schuh

So the day before my birthday my lovely boyfriend took me to Bath. I've never been before and had always wanted to go. Whenever I go past on the train it looks so gorgeous and picturesque for a city. While there I dragged him around the Roman Baths and to do some Christmas shopping. The shopping is huge! There are so many shops I could be wondering around for hours and still find somewhere else.

Anyway, this is what I wore up. I bought this dress a couple of weeks ago and I love it. It's lovely a thick, so warm and very practical. It's blue as well so my favourite colours - basically made for a Lisa! I teamed it with this amazing Lola Rose scarf, a hand me down from my lovely Mum, and my faithful Schuh boots.

I'm having issues with my foot at the moment. Back in February it started hurting and I was told I had probably fractured it - although I couldn't remember doing it! Now it's come back, I've found that these boots make it so much easier to walk in. It has a slight heel so keeps the pressure off my arches and it has great support for the foot. The doctor has decided I need an ultrasound on my foot as it may be something to do with the nerves so just waiting for that to come through now - fun! Until then, I'm a limp a long!

Anyway, I have popped some pics from Bath below - so enjoy! I would highly recommend it to you all!

What's your practical winter outfit?

Outfit | Eat Your Heart Out

hat: topshop | shirt: topshop | cardigan: new look | jeans: topshop | necklace: lola rose | ring: lola rose

Sometimes you see a piece of clothing that you just have to sigh over and think "well, that was made for me". And that's what I thought with this shirt. My Mum pointed it out to me (see her post on it here) when we went shopping and we both ended up getting it.

It's a crop type shirt, navy (AH!) and decorated in gorgeous little hearts. I wore it with my amazing Joni jeans (don't think I've actually taken these off...) and a red cardigan when I went out for lunch with the lovely Paige in Wickham (see her post here about our day). It was the perfect autumn outfit before it got all cold and windy and bleugh. So comfortable, casual but chic for a lunch out having afternoon scones and tea and browsing vintage furniture.

This shirt would look super cute under a jumper with the collar poking out, or with a pencil shirt for a night out. I am loving this item of clothing. Me and Mum just need to make sure we don't wear them at the same time!!

How would you style this adorable shirt?

Outfit | Choo-sing the Perfect Skirt

top: h&m | skirt: jack wills | shoes: jimmy choo | necklace: lola rose | lips: clinique chubby stick in two ton tomato

This really is the perfect skirt. I found this in a Jack Wills outlet for the reduced price of £29 - still quite pricey really for a skirt but I completely fell in love. It's a gorgeous silky material that is comfy, graceful and just fits and suits my figure perfectly. I decided to show it off for a girly night out the other weekend. Was the perfect outfit, and the perfect girly night.

Now, I also thought this would be the perfect time to introduce you guys to my price and joy, my Jimmy Choos. I got these for my 21st birthday... I went for a nude/black pair but the show assistant bought out these and you know what, I've never looked back. Silver sparkles with gold netting/stitching. These really go with everything. 

I really do like this outfit. It's very 50's and perfect for a curvy figure like mine. This skirt now has price of place in my wardrobe and the Choo's are safely wrapped back in their box...

What's your perfect skirt?

Make Up | Staying at the Boys

So last week and this week I am housesitting with the boy at his house, which i LOVE doing. However, one thing I hate is packing my make up for such a stay. It usually involves any newbies, or faves, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to see what I'm using on a day to day basis...

First of all, the bag is from Lola Rose, I'm sure you've seen me wear their jewellery but they also dabble in cosmetics and this is a little cute washbag of theirs that I love.

Make Up Brushes

Cliche, yes, but I live by the Real Techniques Buffing Brush to apply my foundation and also blend everything in - especially if I've gone a little overboard with blusher. Yes it needs a bit of a clean but there you go. Also up is the Real Techniques Contour Brush - this I use for bronzer and blusher. I love using it for blush as it's a bit more precise then the blusher brush and also super soft. For eyes I just have the lil old padded brush from god knows when.

Base

Here we have what is turning into my all time favourite foundation from Benefit, their Hello Flawless in Ivory Believe in Me. I love how this looks and feels on my skin, a very lightweight liquid foundation. We also have a newbie for me, the new Rimmel Stay Matte liquid mousse foundation. I've not tried a mousse foundation since Maybellines Dream Matte Mousse in my teens so I was dubious, but so far I am loving it. We cannot ignore Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, an old favourite that just goes everywhere with me (I have about 4 of these in various places). 

Cheeks

I seem to have bought about six different cheeks products with me. Overkill? First up is a holy grail product for me, 17's Glow Shimmer Brick, perfect for highlighting and a little bronze. Then we have five blushes. A newbie from Rimmel again, their new Stay Blushed liquid cheek tint. Currently LOVING it I have to say, really pretty, easy to apply but not too long lasting I've found. Then my two fave cream blushers at the moment, which actually look identical really, Bourjois Cream Blush in Healthy Glow and Stila Convertible Colour in Lilium. Basically the same colour, but the Stila version is a little more nudey. Then my two favourite powder blushes, Nars Deep Throat, a gorgeous shimmery peach, and Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface, the longest lasting blush in the world in a dusky pink. Lastly is a brand new newbie, Mac Mineralise Skinfinish in Adored - not sure if it's a blush, a highlighter or a powder so I've been using it as a blush/highlighter and so far I LOVE it.

Eyes

My eyes seem to stay the same everyday, so this was a really easy choice. For shadow we have Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On & On Bronze, LOVE this, gorgeous colour and lasts for hours. On top of this I pop L'Oreal Superliner, my little cat flicks, then my Chanel Inimitable Eye Pencil on the waterline. Depending on my mood you will either see No7 Extravagant Volume Mascara or L'Oreal Telescopic. Both lovely, but No7 gives a more natural look for me I think.

Lips

Probably the hardest to slim down, but we have Baby Lips in Pink Punch - a gorgeous everyday baby pink that is really moisturising. Mac Plumful, a holy grail autumn lippie for me that I am sporting most days if I'm honest. Fallen right back in love with this recently and a new one for me from Mac, Bombshell, a frost finish gorgeous pink that I've fallen hard for. Then we have Bourjois Color Boost in Orange Punch for the sunnier days, and a newbie - Revlon ColorStay Suede in Socialite. A gorgeous nude pink shade that literally doesn't come off. Love this range and would highly recommend it.

Okay - so probably one of THE longest posts I have done in a while, but one I really wanted to share with you so I hope you enjoyed! 

What products would you take away with you for two weeks?

Outfit | A Tartan Dream

dress: river island | necklace: lola rose | boots: H&M | lips: mac plumful

This dress is an autumnal dream. It's really on trend with the tartan fabric, and it's thick enough to wear during the colder months. It also has this super cute Peter Pan collar to add that little bit more detail.

This is part of River Island's Chelsea Girl range - I love River Island at the moment, everytime I go shopping lately and pop in I end up with so many items in the dressing room, half from the Chelsea Girl range. It's also very affordable - not as much as H&M but far more affordable then Topshop has become lately.

This dress was a very purse friendly £25 and I can imagine wearing this all autumn long.

I am really enjoying getting back into the trend of doing outfit photos. It had gone off kilter for a little while, but I love doing it and where I am trying to shake up my wardrobe a bit, the outfit posts are really helping me to think about it all a little bit more.

I would definitely recommend the Chelsea Girl range - I've popped my top 5 from the collection below... Enjoy!

What's your top autumn find this year?

Outfit | A Walk in the Park

top: topshop | jeans: topshop | necklace: lola rose

So this is what I wore for a walk in the park, well a forest actually it just didn't sound as good for the title. On Bank Holiday monday (I know, aaages ago now) I went for a walk with Adam and the 'rents down in a forest with the pooch, hence the plimsoles which I never, ever wear so I've ignored that they exist in these photos.

I wanted to show this top though. I have it in a couple of colours and if I'm feeling lazy and not sure what to wear or just need something to add a little something extra I just pop on one of these. With the cute little peter pan collar and lace design they add a really subtle, everyday edge to any outfit and are just really simple and easy to wear.

Today I am moving in with the boy... for two weeks. His parents are away so I'm moving a little bit into the country and away from civilisation to house/cat sit with him. I'm very excited, but also a little sad as we still haven't moved in together yet and it's nearly 6 years down the line. We decided very early on not to rent, but to get a mortgage so it's taking a little time... but we are almost there - so close! So fingers crossed for us!

How's your sunday going?

Outfit | A Bloggers Date

dress: forever 21 | boots: H&M | necklace & earrings: Lola Rose | ring: forever 21

On Saturday I went on a date. Kind of. I went to meet a new friend for lunch, this friend being the lovely Paige from paigejoanna.co.uk (go visit now!) and I must admit I was pretty nervous. We'd met before at a blogger meet up a couple of weeks ago and got along really well, and we'd spoken a few times since so we made lunch plans. I was a lil worried that it would be awkward at times but it turned out I needn't have. We got on really well, talked a lot, and even went for a little (big) shop afterwards. 

Now, when you are meeting a fashion blogger for lunch your usual "omg I have nothing to wear" train of thought goes into overdrive. Luckily I'd just received this gorgeous bird print dress from Forever 21 and knew I wanted to wear this. So even with the rain I got my stubby little legs out and headed on over to Gunwharf. I really do love this dress, it's a baby doll fit so oversized, but flattering and I love the print.

After lunch Paige and I went a shopping... We both ended up with the same MAC lipstick from the discontinued Archies Girls collection (review coming soon) and I also ended up with a dress (see pic here). Now a word of warning - a fashion blogger, meeting up with a beauty blogger, around shops is just a bad idea. If we weren't both short on cash at the moment it would have been a bank account disaster... O well, we will save that for when we are rich and famous.

All in all, I had a lovely day and I cannot wait for our next "date". It's actually really nice to have someone down the road that does blogging as well - as much as my friends understand it and love that I do it, it's nice to not explain why I'm taking a picture of that seeminly uninteresting object...

So here is to the next date! And the next outfit that goes with it....

What do you think of my new dress? Bird prints for the autumn!

Outfit | A Ditsy Summer

dress: river island | belt: h&M | ring: raspberry grape | bracelet: lola rose | nails: essie maximillian strasse her

I wore this outfit at the weekend, an incredibly sunny weekend, and up to Capital's Summertime Ball at Wembley. It is THE cutest dress and I fell in love with it when I first saw it. First of all it's blue, secondly it's floral. Then we have the cute crossover back. Well, it was cute until I got burnt and now have weird tan lines.

This dress was a steal at £22 as well - so I was really chuffed with it. It's definitely going to be this summers main dress. As you can see I also decided to give above the knuckle rings a go, if I'm honest I'm not 100% sold. I felt a bit like it was going to constantly fall off my finger - but maybe that's just me. I love the design of this one though!

You may have noticed I've also had a new design done on the blog. I did love the old design done by Gillian, but I just wanted something a bit simpler and cleaner - so I went to the gorgeous Steph who redesigned it for me and I couldn't be happier. She was so easy to work with and it was really quick. I'd love to know what you think though!

What do you think of this dress? Do you like the new blog design?

Outfit | Dotty Summer

top: TU @ Sainsburys | skirt: Topshop | belt: H&M | necklace: Lola Rose

Last weekend I decided I would break out of my jean/tshirt funk and get into the summer ways. So I pulled out my favourite denim skirt from last year and a TU shirt from my Mum's wardrobe (now lives in mine). I love blue, and even more so navy, so this top was one I was immediately drawn too. I think it goes perfectly with my skirt as well.

I seem to have fallen in love with peter pan collars as well, I think they seem to go really well with my bob. And I love the detailing on this belt. It came with a dress I bought from H&M and wear it all the time with other outfits, it is a definite favourite.
Also, my new Lola Rose necklace. My lovely Mummy bought this as a well done for passing my college course. I love the style and the colour - I don't have anything in this colour so it was a definite need. Happy days!

This is a gorgeous dotty outfit and was definitely one of those days where I kept looking down and thinking "O, I actually really like this outfit". Shallow, yes, but I love fashion - so sue me :)

Anywho, my giveaway ends today so take a look here to see who has won! Thanks for all those who entered!

What's your first summer outfit?

My Winter Outfit

I wear:

Coat: Topshop  |  Jumper: H&M  |  Scarf: Lola Rose  |  Skirt: Topshop  |  Boots: H&M  |  Nails: Essie Snap Happy

OMG IT'S AN OUTFIT PHOTO! I know, it's been a while. But I finally got some done yay! It's pretty much been my typical outfit this winter. My comfy new coat is my everyday winter coat. It's toasty warm and kept me nice and comfy during New York as well.

Underneath is a comfy H&M jumper with my skater skirt. Sometimes I swap the skirt for jeans, depending on my mood, but the general outfit has been the same.

Now, moving on to my favourite part of the outfit - my gorgeous Lola Rose scarf. One of my favourite Christmas presents. It's grey hearts with zebra print pattern, so definitely unique and another fab product from Lola Rose.

So yes, this is my usual winter look at the moment and yes it is finally a outfit photo after about 2 months of none (opps!). Hopefully I can keep it up!

What's your winter outfit?