One of the things I really wanted to do when I started blogging was to share Manchester events and other things that are going on in the Manchester area, because there’s actually loads of stuff if you look for it, and sometimes you don’t find out until it is too late. I’ve just come across … Continue reading Ethical fashion event: Revamped!
I've been window shopping from the comfort of my front room again, this time on the hunt for pretty printed shirts to wear with skirts, trousers and jeans. My main thought is that they would be great for work, but they can also be fairly versatile and could be worn in a casual outfit or … Continue reading Five favourites: pretty printed shirts
Monday was my 28th birthday (eek!) and as this week was my last in my current job I didn't get chance to book the day off work. It was a nice day though, with a card and a present from my colleagues, and even a home-made flapjack wrapped in parchment, tied up with string and a … Continue reading The day I turned 28!
I will be starting my brand new job on Monday, and of course I'm feeling the urge to revamp my work wardrobe to reflect this. Zara is always a good call, with stylish yet professional-looking tailored pieces, skirts and dresses, so I went online to check out their June lookbook for inspiration. I was inspired, … Continue reading Inspired by Zara Lookbook
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris I really do stand by this quote, as it is oh so easy to spend money on pointless items and fill your … Continue reading My criteria for the perfect souvenir
There’s been a lot of backlash about the increase in the price of stamps since 30th April (it’s now 60p for a first class!), but this new collection of stamps, which celebrates the best in British fashion since WWII, certainly appeals to me! The Great British Fashion Stamp Set is now available, and showcases some … Continue reading Stamps worth paying for…
I must have been wandering round particularly cheerfully on account of the glorious weather (and the fact that I've been offered a new job!) because I completely forgot about my resolution to not buy anything else until pay day when I saw this gorgeous dress in Sainsbury's. It's from the Gok Wan range, and as you would … Continue reading Impulse purchase
I went to Weymouth on the first of my spring holidays last week, and despite the pleasant weather none of my pairs of shorts or summery sandals had chance to make an appearance. Now back in Manchester it is quite clear that I need to stop shopping for cute summery dresses and pastel-coloured shorts and be … Continue reading Cute quilted cover-ups for spring
My wish list for the weekend is inspired by other lovely bloggers out there. This is proof that reading blogs actually turns out to be expensive, as it tends to make me lust after things! For example, I saw these ombre tights on What Emma Did, and they really caught my attention! You could definately style … Continue reading This week’s wish list
Snow White is so hot right now. 2012 will see not one but two Snow White films released at the cinema, although both quite different - Mirror Mirror is a quirky comedy with gorgeous costumes, whilst Snow White and the Huntsman looks dark and action-packed (I for one have always felt that Snow White was … Continue reading Which jewellery collection is fairest of them all?
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