This week I’m embarking on a teeny tiny mini-break to London. We’re staying just one night and will be taking in two shows (although we do also plan to fit a few other things in). And a bit of ingenious packing is required, as I do not want to be bogged down with heavy or bulky baggage. … Continue reading Packing Light For a One Night Stay
Earlier this evening I was live tweeting from the Tweet Seat in Manchester Arndale where stylist Debs was presenting some of the SS13 trends and key pieces from Next, Bank and Superdry. Check out the funky Big Brother-esque chairs! (Thanks to Sarah from Fashion Dotty for sending this photo over) Here are a few of … Continue reading SS13 Trends From the Tweet Seat
This is what I wore for my friends’ birthday celebrations last night. I am so pleased with this amazing dress purchase – I found it hanging around the H&M sale racks for just £10! I love the bright cobalt blue colour, which is not only looking to be a big trend for summer but is also … Continue reading What I Wore: Cobalt Blue
Yesterday my boyfriend and I had the unenviable task of entertaining a high maintenance seven year old girl (his niece). It was a sunny February day, and we decided to venture into the city to see whether she would enjoy some of the other things Manchester has to offer before the inevitable trip to The … Continue reading Science and Industry, Cupcakes and Handbags
Yesterday I knew that I was going out for a few drinks after work with a group of colleagues, which poses the dilemma, do I take a change of outfit or do I go for an office to bar look? As the main port of call was going to be Bakerie, the chic yet relaxed … Continue reading Office to bar outfit and Barbie pink nails
I like my style to be low maintenance. Apart from occasions that warrant a bit of extra effort (I’ll put nights out in this bracket) I like clothes that work together easily and don’t look like they try too hard. The kind of low maintenance style that is perfect for day to day may include … Continue reading Low maintenance style guide: quirky accessories
With Valentine’s Day looming it is the season for retailers to heavily promote their sexiest lingerie. I’m ashamed to say my lingerie collection is extremely small, and in terms of underwear in general I’ve been feeling like it’s been too long since I bought anything new at all (let alone pretty things). The problem is … Continue reading Pretty and practical underwear
Some outfit combos just work, no matter how strange they may seem initially. It's like a winning formula! For some time I've had a thing for mixing ultra feminine pretty pieces with something edgier, and this is my latest obsession: romantic tutu skirts combined with funky graphic tees. Actually any romantic, feminine skirt will work, … Continue reading Winning combos: romantic skirts + graphic tees
I've been catching up on my blog reading, and it looks like everyone had a lovely Christmas, and there's lots of lucky people getting lovely gifts. I love shopping for presents, so it was nice to see everybody's reactions on Christmas Day (including my sister loving her Matilda the Musical tickets, and my mum pleased as punch … Continue reading Christmas treats
For anyone still looking for some Christmas party dress inspiration, I've discovered that Quiz have a fab range of reasonably priced dresses. At least one of my Christmas parties is a dressy affair, and my main considerations when dress shopping are a) to look nice (of course); b) to capture the Christmas spirit with a … Continue reading Dress it up this Christmas
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