Sticking with the theme.....

So, last week I posted about metallics. They are everywhere at the moment and I know it is the Christmas season so everything is expected to glisten but this is just crazy! It's a sequins and glitter overload in the shops at the moment! You can certainly tell it's party season.. So, this weekend I embraced this current trend going with this black and gold sequinned 'baroque' style bodycon dress from Topshop. Not only was it on trend but it was also the perfect outfit for a visit to G-A-Y which is where I was headed! The boys there love a bit of sparkle! And, infact, as I walked in one of them grabbed me and said, 'omg! your dress is fabulous!' and so was the night!

 

Recent purchases

I have been working just behind Selfridges for the past two weeks at SME London, the events company who organise London Fashion Weekend so the temptation to shop til i drop has never been more intense. However, the budget is tight so I have just made a few new additions to la wardrobe- these burgundy jeans I love. This colours really 'in' at the moment with lots of 'celebs' being pictured choosing these wine, claret, burgunday, whatever you'd like to call them, tones. I also bought this black jumper from topshop as a winter warmer and bloody hell, does it do what it says on the tin! Wished I had worn something underneath it when I got to the office! I also bought this leopard print playsuit from topshop to wear with tights, black ankle boots and a leather jacket. I'd wanted it for a while and just decided to splash out... :)

 

Taken a shine to it..

Metallics have taken over recently! Everything sparkles and golds, silvers and sequins are dominating the shops. Personally I love it- It's very Xmas season appropriate as it reminds us of the tinsel and ball balls to come! Embrace this trend I say and put some sparkle into your wardrobe!

both top images- Topshop

 

neverfulldressed.co.uk                        river island

neverfullydressed.co.uk

If the shoe fits....

A new discovery I have made lately is a great website to buy gorgeous shoes from. It's called missguided.co.uk. I have blogged about this website before for its clothes but have realised it also has some absolutely beautiful shoes at bargain prices. From boots to wedges to platform heels for a Saturday night out, this is a great find and the average price of a pair is about £30! :)

 

Go-to destinations for fab night out dresses at the last minute...

I've had some really good nights out recently which has meant needing lots of new dresses. I don't know about you, but the places I rush to when I'm in a hurry to find a last minute dress for a night out are:

rarefashion.co.uk- cheap and a wide variety (sometimes can be a bit tacky)
risefashion.co.uk-cheap and lots of sparkle, things you wouldn't find on the highstreet but very hit and miss!
ASOS- reasonably priced and a MASSIVE selection to choose from!
missguided.co.uk- big celeb following (OK, Z-list celebs, but still!) They genuinely do have some lovely dresses and shoes! and again, they have a wide variety to choose from.
Lipsy- bit more expensive but they definitely know how to do GLAMOUR
John Zack- not many people know who I'm talking about when I mention him but his dresses can be found in the big London Topshop and in most House of Fraser stores- Again, it's total glamour on a budget.
And of course, not forgetting- Topshop- to the minute style and quick delivery for online buys!
Here are some of the dresses I've worn out recently....

Topshop

John Zack

Lipsy

Weekend purchase

Hey guys- sorry haven't posted for a while, things have got so busy with work but that just means I earn more money to spend on clothes! I got paid on Friday so today I thought I'd treat myself to some shopping with my nearest and dearest freind, Kasia. To be honest, I was very controlled- I mostly bought make-up as I was desperate to replace some old make-up which had got to that horrible crumbly stage (you know what I'm talking about) However, I spotted this dress in topshop and loved it. I'm not usually a fan of zebra print but this one is very subtle, Infact, you could argue its just a black and white print and doesn't really resemble a zebra in any way, shape or form- Anyway, I fell in love with it but they only had an 8 which I just managed to squeeze my ever growing body into. However, I thought a 10 would be more comfortable so when I got home I ordered it. Can't wait to recieve it and I'm planning to wear it next Saturday on a night out in Notting Hill with my friend Katie. I also bought this gorgeous aubergine oversized clutch from River Island.

topshop

River Island

London Fashion Weekend

I went to London fashion weekend on the opening night on Thursday but it was so busy and I was really tired from work so I left after half an hour. I went back today and had a great day there. There were great designers including my favourite online boutique, Never fully dressed, who i feature regularly on here. I bought a gorgeous bright pink, pleated maxi skirt from them. There were lots of bloggers walking around taking pictures of the sales, the shows and of the other visitors. One blogger stopped me and asked for a picture of my outfit which was flattering!.. The only negative thing I have to say about the fashion weekend event is that, although Somerset house is a beautiful venue it is a little cramped and disorganised. There is no flow and because all the designers are seperated by rooms, you are always missing out certain rooms and therefore missing out on those designers. However, there was some great stuff there as usual- some great vintage rooms and the retreat tent with all the spa exhibitors looked great! You could get your nails done, have a spray tan or a massage. Me and mum stopped for a glass of champagne at the Hoxton gin bar and drank it out on the balcony overlooking embankment which was very nice! All in all a lovely day :)

outfit of the week no.2

These leggings are fab! Bit out there for those of us that are less daring but If you're scared to try them out as they are a  bit out of your comfort zone, I say go for it! That's what fashion's about! They'll look especially great put together with all these items I've chosen!

River Island

River Island

River Island

River Island

Or....

for the more dressed down look try these grungey flat boots...

Also River Island

outfit time..

I put this outfit together while browsing the online shops tonight... I think it's super cool and is inspired by this lovely bright pink sleeveless shirt I saw on River Island- I think I may have to buy it!

topshop

River Island

River Island

Tosphop

Throw it all together with a pair of black tights for an effortlessly chic look for the winter!

maybe chunky black knit tights to keep you extra warm!

My first break...

Finally after 3 months in London filled with a month long internship followed by rejection after rejection and disappointment after disappointment, I have landed my first editorial job. Having pulled what feels like 3,000,000 pints, I have finally moved one step closer to getting out of the pub and into what I really want to be doing. I must say, I was beginning to lose hope that I would ever get anywhere with my applications. Other graduates my age must know what I mean- it feels like you do hundreds of applications and no-one is actually reading them. If you send out a hundred you might get two responses, if you send out fifty you might get one and if you send out 25 you probably won't get a single one. It's a numbers game, as my mum always says, or it is just pure luck. I applied for a fashion assistant role at Alexandalexa, a high-end designer kidswear website and yes, I got rejected from that particular role but they e-mailed me back asking if I would be interested in doing some free-lance product writing for their website, alexandalexa.com. Interested?! I would be bloody over the moon, is what I thought although I think I may have worded my response slightly differently. And so, here I am, after my first day in the office there and life has gone from bloody miserable to great all in one day.... Funny how that can happen isn't it. Word of advice to anyone feeling like there's no hope- don't give up! You never know what's around the corner! (Excuse the cliche)