I’ve wanted to make one of these pretty hair bows for ages. Wired fabric hair wraps are popping up all over the place and they’re so cute for adding a pretty vintage finishing touch to everyday top knots. The wire element is great for keeping the ends of your bows sticking up in that cute vintage … Continue reading DIY Wired Fabric Hair Wraps
The guys over at Manchester Arndale have launched their latest “Inside” magazine, which presents the 4 big SS14 trends they have seen emerging across their stores. When you consider that most of the big name high street stores can be found in the Arndale, it’s fair to say that these 4 trends must be big … Continue reading The High Street’s 4 Big 2014 Trends
An unexpected burst of sunshine today meant that I took a short break from my crafty projects (posts on these coming soon) and ventured out. And my outfit today was all about the accessories and shoes. Everything else I'm wearing is pretty old (and well-loved), but the pretty pastel-edged bag and the awesome New Balance … Continue reading Spring Outfit of the Day
So this week we got our first glimpse of summer with some lovely sun and clear blue sky, which gave me the opportunity to try out these new shades that were sent to me by Aviator Shades. I was sent 2 pairs to review, both from their value range priced at £5.99, which is an … Continue reading Sunny Day Essentials: Bargain Sunglasses
This weekend's promised sunny weather didn't appear until Sunday, but that didn't stop us making the most of an overcast Saturday, with tea and cakes with the family at Rivington Country Park in Bolton. There's a cute (but busy) Tea Room and a gift shop in the Lower Barn building, and it's a nice walking spot … Continue reading Daytrip Outfit: Animal Print, Layers and Silver Shoes
This week it's all about shoes at intu Trafford centre, where shoppers who are shoe people (a great many of us according to their survey of Mancunian shoppers) can head over to the Shoe Style Hub on Orient Way. You’ll know it when you see it thanks to a giant hot pink glitter stiletto shoe! All … Continue reading The Shoe Event at intu Trafford Centre
This shimmery satin-y A-line midi skirt from Chicwish would have been the perfect Christmas skirt. It comes in four colours, and the red and green particular look so festive! Unfortunately I didn't know it existed at Christmas, but now it's available in the sale at £26 and I'm seriously considering getting one. I can imagine … Continue reading Ways to Wear: Shiny A-Line Midi Skirt
If you’re going to a Christmas party this year the time has come to pick out your festive party dress, and this weekend will be full of online deals so it’s a great weekend to buy one. A couple of years ago I worked for a company whose Christmas “do” was a dressed down affair, … Continue reading Festive Friday: Perfect Party Dresses
This week I was lucky enough to be invited down to La Senza for their “Hello Sugar” launch, which in a nutshell consisted of drinks, sweet treats, lingerie themed nail art by WAH nails and a full bra fitting experience which resulted in me walking away with one perfectly fitting and super-pretty new bra set. The first … Continue reading La Senza and My New Well-Fitting Party Bra
The Christmas countdown continues with the second of my Festive Friday series, and todays is all about Christmas jumpers. After shedding their geeky image and becoming massively fashionable in recent years, this Christmas they are still looking to be as popular as ever. And if you don't want to miss out I'd recommend getting yours sorted early as they could … Continue reading Festive Friday: Ways to Wear Novelty Knits
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