1960's Inspired...

This garment was made during a past brief called Introduction to Fashion…

My idea concept for this garment was based around the 1960's fashion, music and designers of that era such as, Biba and Ossie Clark. I really enjoyed manufacturing this garment and designing it, there were lots of improvements to be made with finishing areas off such as the retaining rows on the arm holes and around the neck. Despite the areas needed for improvement I was very pleased that I manufactured and patterned a garment without much support from my tutor as that is a weak point of mine as a designer.

I Couldn't Say NO!

So as we now know I can't help but to treat myself to Kurt Geiger the bane of my bank account…

I came across this beautiful pair of Carvela and just couldn't walk out of the store until they were mine, they have to be the most comfortable pair of heels  I own and I own a large amount…

I knew it was meant to be as they were the last pair in my size (5) my poor bank account didn't appreciate this purchase.

Kurt Geiger Carvela : £75.00

The Everyday Shoes...

As I work in Matalan I always spend my wages the day I get paid…

As a member of staff I always get first dibs on the clothing and shoes :) I came across the coral/orange flats which I initially bought for my holidays but wear very frequently and then came across these cut out block heel boots. I bought the heels for a night out and find myself wearing them on every night out as the trusty comfort shoes.

Matalan: 

Boots- £20.00 (staff discount)

    £24.00 (full price)

Flats- £9.00 (staff discount) 

     £12.00 (full price)

Fashion Targeting Breast Cancer

I strolled into office accidentally on purpose…

I came across these pretty pink pumps and it was love at first sight ! The pretty pink pumps are sold in aid of breast cancer research and they gave % of the sale towards the charity. I am planning to wear these pink pumps to run the Race For Life event in June I am running Race For Life in honour of my Auntie and Nanna.

Office: £44.00

April 2014

New Boots...

My new boots have finally arrived from Boohoo.com ! I first spotted these boots on the most recent Boohoo advert and just knew from the moment I laid my eyes on them that they had to be mine. They are very comfortable to wear and go with most of my outfits. These shoes are very daring for me as I usually wear just black heeled boots but I couldn't resist these ones ! They were only £25 and I even managed to get free postage which made this purchase even more exciting. I wear them most days.

£1 Dress

This dress was hidden amongst a mountain of navy blue jumpers, but me being a rummager managed to find it ! It was from the red cross charity shop and it cost me just £1.00 there were know faults with the dress and it was brand new it was sized S/M and fits just night ! I tested it out on a night out in Liverpool and will defiantly be wearing it on more nights out as it is so comfortable to wear, it hangs nice so when you get bloated from eating and drinking to much you can't tell so you don't have to breath in and it is long enough to dance in. It is now one of my favourite items of clothing.

Dress - Red Cross Charity Shop

£1.00

Miracle Buy...

These our my favourite shoes, I came across these in the Kurt Geiger sale they were reduced from £90.00 to £25.00 I couldn't believe it ! I wear them with everything they are so comfy to wear and do go with pretty much all my outfits. They were a miracle find and I felt as though Christmas had come early ! Kurt Geiger has become an obsession I make sure I buy a pair every couple of months usually from the sale.

Poker Dots...

I came across this poker dot shirt on one of my shifts at work, I had my eye on it for a while ! Behind the tills at work was a poker dot shirt in a children's age 14 years and I went to try it on and it was the perfect fit, there was a fault in the shirt a little hole under the arm, so they reduced the shirt from £10.00 to £1.00. I was able to sew the hole under the arm and bagged myself yet another bargain to add to my ever growing collection.

Matalan - Poker Dot Shirt 

£1.00 

Red Cross Charity Shop- Gold Necklace

 50p

Dungaree Dress...

As I was passing the charity shops on my way to work I came across this little blue denim dungaree dress, as soon as I saw it I had to go and buy it ! To my surprise the dress was in a size 8 and was the grand total of £3.00 I could not resist this purchase. The dress is originally from ASOS, I was absolutely made up with my new purchase and now I wear it all the time.

ASOS Denim Dungaree Dress

Red Cross Charity Shop - £3.00

 

Weight Loss...

For the past few months I have been aiming to lose some weight. In the past 5 months I have lost up to 2 stone, this was down to cutting out fatty foods and walking the dogs everyday and some stress involved to ! I went from a size 12 down to an 8. I was so happy with what I had achieved and then realised I had know clothes which fit me any more, this dress below was my first size 8 dress I had bought and it felt good :) !!

Navy Blue Midi Dress - Matalan £5.00 (In Sale)

SALES...

SALES SALES AND MORE SALES…

January consisted of me shopping everyday during the sales I just couldn't help myself. I bought at least 3 items a week. Sales are the bane of my bank !

Chelsea Cut Out Boot £16 

Midi Spot Skirt £3.50

Daisy Swing Top £4.50

Matalan

Red Jelly Sandals £6

New look

Embroidered White Swing Top £3.50

Charity Shop (Top shop originally)

Tattoo...

Since I was about 15 I have been wanting a tattoo of a barn owl and I wasn't sure how I wanted it to look and then FINALLY I created my design :) !!! 

It has taken me years to find the perfect design for my owl and with me being so pale and small I didn't want a tattoo to big and in your face, so coming up with this design it was the perfect size and it will not look to dark against my pale skin as it is going to be done in a brown ink…

I am so excited to have it done and I don't have to wait long now a few months max ! 

This tattoo is very meaningful to me and my dad and below the tattoo is going to have my dads signature as I am having it to celebrate him as a person.

Half complete it's a working process...

Bargain Hunter...

So the January sales were like a gift from God this year… I have managed to find some of the most incredible bargains :) !!!

I took a trip to Cheshire Oaks Kurt Geiger, I wasn't meant to be spending anymore money but it was love at first sight when I spotted these pink and plumb 50's style heels ! Not only were they to do die for they were only £13.00 reduced from £95.00 ! I would have been a fool not to.

The Christmas Blues...

So it's been and gone for another year, Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year ! This Christmas was very much a relaxed and peaceful time, I spent it with the people who mean the  most to me.
 I was also very spoilt this year, my dad and boyfriend really did surprise me, with some of the most beautiful gifts. My favourite part was seeing everybody open up their presents which I had bought for them, there is nothing like putting a smile on everybody's faces and see them really love what you have picked out for them.
 I think this year I must have gained an extra stone in weight due to the amount of food in which I had eaten and may I add thoroughly enjoyed... 
 It came and went far to fast this year, it felt as though I had blinked and it was already over. I have decided that I am going to start my Christmas shopping NOW ! As I was very organised and stressed during the last two weeks before the big day itself. Never am I leaving it so late again obviously I decided to learn the hard way ! 


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