On Saturday evening I visited Bury town centre to experience their second annual Light Night. Apparently Light Night is a national programme of events across the UK, and for the cities and towns that hold one, it is a chance for their communities to “experience and celebrate the city at night”, with shops, venues and … Continue reading Light Night: experience and celebrate the city at night
On Saturday I made a trip into Manchester for lunch, shopping and Disney on Ice with my sister. I wore my new quirky squirrel print top with crochet Peter Pan collar –cute! Tunic top (Fashion World), chunky knit granddad cardigan (Bank), ankle boots (Missguided), pocket watch pendant (a gift), hat (Forever21) We had a nice day … Continue reading Autumn outfit: quirky print and chunky knit
Next week is National Baking Week, so to mark the occasion I decided to spend my free Saturday trying out a new cupcake recipe. With the weather feeling so much colder now I can't help but get those Christmassy feelings (don't judge me), so I chose to make gingerbread cupcakes with a lemon-zest cream cheese … Continue reading Gingerbread cupcakes
I picked up this hat from Forever 21 last week and have been dying to wear it. I reckon a hat is the best way to finish off an Autumn everyday outfit! Hat, shirt, multichain necklace all Forever 21, indigo jeans from Dunnes The weather was quite sunny today (even though it's getting pretty cold … Continue reading New purchase – it’s a hat!
Whilst wandering around the shops I accidentally managed to rack up quite a sizeable wishlist. I find it handy to make a wishlist post like this, as I can record what I’ve seen and liked whilst browsing, and then revisit it at a time when I’ve got a bit more cash to spend (car insurance this month – it’s a … Continue reading October’s high street wishlist
Yesterday I went to my friend’s wedding in Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool, which had been a bit of an outfit dilemma – what to wear for an Autumn wedding? In the end I went for on-trend claret in my tiered pleat mini dress and a black blazer. The weather was actually gorgeous on the day, so … Continue reading Outfit post: Autumn wedding at the English seaside
In my previous post I mentioned that as part of the Trafford Centre’s Big Night Out and Fashion Week, BANK was launching their new Ribbon Luxe range. The theme of the launch event was girls getting ready for a night out, and there was a hair stylist and nail technician on hand to treat shoppers and a … Continue reading Perfect partywear from Ribbon Luxe at BANK
I’ve just got back from a week in the pretty seaside town of Swanage, where thankfully we seemed to escape the horrible weather. My time was spent browsing the cute independent shops filled with trinkets, semi precious stones and fossils native to the Jurassic Coast, Chococo the luxurious handmade chocolate shop, the Purbeck deli and … Continue reading Swanage seaside and more monkey fun
A little early for Christmas party inspiration? Possibly, but following on from SS12 catwalks, the twenties are still featuring strongly on the high street, and it’s one trend that will be perfectly suited for the festive season. Think drop waists, geometric art deco prints, fringe, feathers, beading, embellishments, chandelier earrings and bejewelled clutch bags - … Continue reading Gatsby Glamour
I’m starting to feel the air getting colder, and I’m blaming this for the fact that I have a minor obsession with giant oversized jumpers. I suppose I’m making the assumption that summer is well and truly over, as here are my top 9 choices for lovely, cosy (and, er, figure-forgiving) knits to wear over … Continue reading Top 9 cosy oversized knits
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