Archive for October 2012

Just a very quick post to show you all the gorgeous new addition to my wardrobe! I'd been eyeing up this studded clutch in Zara for some time, though hadn't actually mentioned how much I loved it to anyone other than a very bored Chris who'd ben dragged round the shops. Well last week my mum surprised me with one! I was so shocked, I actually thought I'd told her about it! Just a bit bigger than a large purse it'll be perfect to wear for a night out or a meal. I can't wait to feature it in an outfit post soon!

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I received this little cutie in the September Joliebox - side note, I've been subscribed to Joliebox for some time, but never posted a review of the contents. Is this something you would like to see? Anyway, I nearly didn't review this product as it was plastered all over the internet over the summer and I wondered if people needed another review, but I've been pretty much addicted to balmi since I got it! I received the strawberry flavour, which is yum and alone makes you want to regularly apply the product!

The most exciting thing about the balmi lip balms has to be the packaging. Very much based on the famous EOS lipbalms, which I've never tried but have always been slightly attracted to the unusual design. The spherical mould makes application so much easier and well, fun! Others have mentioned it being more hygienic than a pot, I'm not too sure about that - it does go in direct contact with your moth after all, but I like the idea!

Most important of all I've found the lip balm to be really effective! Containing shea butter, antioxidant rich vitamin E and jojoba oil, my lips are in great condition at the moment and it's definitely down to balmi! Balmi also contains an SPF of 15, perfect!

Have you tried any of the balmi lip balms? I'd love to know what you think in the comments below!

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Missguided leather Sleeve khaki Jacket blog

To do: Find winter coat - check! I know the khaki jackets with contrast leather sleeves are ALL over place right now, but I love them and couldn't resist this one with the faux-shearling lining when I spotted it on missguided ! I was SO torn between this and one with gold glittery sleeves, also via missguided, but decided to go for this for that little bit more warmth in the winter months.

I also picked up this fab navy checked shirt, purely for the cute little studs! It was perfect for the chilled out day I had today - a little drive around the Yorkshire countryside, visiting the swans and ducks and a wander around a pretty local town. Though a studded shirt could never be classed as boring, I loved how the whole look was jazzed up even further with my trusty old AA disco pants!

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I'm very exited about this little giveaway! The lovely people at Zalando.co.uk have given me a £20 voucher to give away to one of my lucky readers! I've featured Zalando.co.uk pieces a few times on my blog (here and here) and absolutely love the variety of brands and fashions available on the website! To show you what's on offer I've featured a few of the pieces that caught my eye for Autumn Winter, all for under £20... or you could really treat yourself and put the voucher towards a pair of these fabulous Jeffrey Campbell's (8). With free shipping, what more could you ask for!

So, to be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is follow this blog via GFC, like my NEW Facebook page, and leave me your e-mail address in the comment section so that I can contact you if you win!

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Zalando are able to deliver to any of the countries where they have a site, unfortunately this excludes anywhere outside of Europe. The counties where Zalando are able to deliver to are Austria, Germany, France, Netherlands, UK, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Finland. Don't worry if you live outside this area, I'll be doing more giveaway's soon!

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Loving the L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream | Addicted to Matchmakers! | Favourite dish at Wagamama's! | Gorgeous Zara necklace | I've not taken off this bracelet since I bought it on holiday in Gozo! | French Martini (I made this myself!) | The mojito I made a cocktail masterclass! | Calzone pizza! | The wildlife in Leeds surrounded by cr*p :( | Starbucks on a morning to try keep warm! | Getting ready for Halloween with a chocolate apple! | Drinking wine out the my Gozo Wine Festival glass! | The new Leeds Topshop!! | Cheeky purchase! | Stunning rings at the White Winters Launch (check out their range here!) | My new Topshop necklace ( I couldn't resist after posting it on my High End Done High Street post!)

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All Necklaces: Doloris Petunia, One of a Kind

I'm bringing back one of my favourite features! High End Done High Street came about from my love of browsing NET-A-PORTER, and all things gorgeous, but just ever so slightly little out of my price range!

I was recently considering how much I'm still loving the Spring 2012's oversized, bright and bling statement necklace trend. These gorgeous 'cocktail' necklaces are definitely here to stay in Autumn and Winter! I found myself on the Doloris Petunia Etsy store - a Chiara 'The Blonde Salad' Ferragni's favourite, and I can see why! Each piece is custom made by Courtney Prince and her team, whose motto is 'because one of a kind is the new black'. No two pieces are the same, and I love it! With prices around the £300 + mark these stunning items are very much an investment piece. Here's to hoping I'll be lucky enough to wear one of the amazing bridal pieces when I get married, but in the meantime I'll be making the most of the pretty alternatives to be found on the high street: