Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Friday, 24 October 2014
Monday, 13 October 2014
Wednesday's Child Is Full of Woe...
OKAY, so it's not Wednesday but hey, Halloween is fast approaching and it is definitely one of my favourite celebrations! I genuinely love it and look forward to it all year!!
October is my favourite month.
It is my Mum's birthday, it's autumn, everywhere is colourful, the weather is amazing and there are Halloween themed items in all of the shops!
I love skulls so thought I would post a little skull/Halloween themed inspiration board to get you in the mood - if you're not already!
I don't actually think I know anyone that DOESN'T like Halloween.
It's just a fun time! So get in the spirit!
It falls on a Friday this year and unfortunately I'll be in work Saturday morning but that's fine, I will postpone a day then I will dress up, get bloody looking cocktails at the ready and head out!
Actual Halloween will most probably be spent tucked up at home with my pumpkin spice candles burning, having a horror fest!
I couldn't be more excited!!
P.s - how amazing is this bedding?!?!
Monday, 29 September 2014
Hi Ho, Hi Ho....
It's off to work I go!!
Ok, so I've been looking for a job for a while now and let me tell you, it is NOT easy.
The only way you seem to be able to get a job these days is through someone you know, which is extremely frustrating!!
I absolutely HATE job searching, and it's not like there are new vacancies every single day.
It just gets really old, really fast and it really, really gets you down.
I've done hair here and there, but I can't imagine working in a salon. Doing hair was something I enjoyed doing, but my college experience ruined it. My course was completely rushed and I recently found out we were taught in shortcuts and the people who went back for level 3 had to be taught the real way to do things, so that was a total blow and I've lost confidence in myself because I feel like I don't know what I'm doing, even though I know I actually do because I actually read up and watched videos and demo's constantly.
ANYWAY.
I have a job finally!
And I think I'm gonna really like it! It's an unusual one, which I like, and I get to learn loads and travel a bit.
People are going to have opinions on this no matter what, because people always do and that's fine, I have my own opinion, so you're more than welcome to have your own but I'm still excited and find it really interesting.
I'm going to be a tobacconist.
The shop I will be working in is almost 200 years old!!
I am so excited to start tomorrow, I get to learn about pipes, cigars, tobacco....and my personal favourite, whiskey!!
I'm obviously very nervous, it's never fun being the new kid on the block but I've already done a trial shift with the people who work there and it all seems pretty interesting and the people are nice!! Which is always good!
I am so glad this is something I can get my teeth into! I've missed learning and I have been told apparently there is a qualification I can go for, 'masters of cigars', and I would be the first girl to do it! So, obviously, I want to do it so bad, and be the first girl!
It does seem like a pretty male dominated industry but I really want to get into it and become a specialist!
But we all know, besides the money, the best part of a new job is, of course, shopping for new clothes!
I have to wear black or black and white, which is fine because I live in black anyway so I already had a lot of stuff in but I ran out and got myself some pretty darn cute brogues and some trousers and I have to say, they look pretty snazzy on. I love the men's tailored look and I think that's what I'm going to be investing in, because I plan on staying in this job until I've literally done all I can with it...which I hope is never, because there will always be more to learn and more products coming out, new techniques etc.
So yeah, blazers, boyfriend coats, brogues, loafers, trousers, crisp white shirts! I can't wait to get paid!
I also needed a coat but was pretty strapped for cash, I looked everywhere, even good ol' Primark and just couldn't find one I liked, I wanted smart but structured, what's with all the weird fuzzy and bobbly textures this season?? Anyway I never think to look in Forever 21 for coats...I don't know why but I went in and there on the sale rail was a black, military/nautical boyfriend coat in my size! PERFECT! looked at the tag and it was reduced from £47.75 to £22.99 so I grabbed it and ran to the till.....rang up at £16. Was the best day ever!
I always struggle finding coats but this is a keeper! I'm not a huge fan of the gold buttons but I've pressed the collar so it is more 'boyfriend' style because I'll only wear it open anyway and I love it!!!
Ok, so I've been looking for a job for a while now and let me tell you, it is NOT easy.
The only way you seem to be able to get a job these days is through someone you know, which is extremely frustrating!!
I absolutely HATE job searching, and it's not like there are new vacancies every single day.
It just gets really old, really fast and it really, really gets you down.
I've done hair here and there, but I can't imagine working in a salon. Doing hair was something I enjoyed doing, but my college experience ruined it. My course was completely rushed and I recently found out we were taught in shortcuts and the people who went back for level 3 had to be taught the real way to do things, so that was a total blow and I've lost confidence in myself because I feel like I don't know what I'm doing, even though I know I actually do because I actually read up and watched videos and demo's constantly.
ANYWAY.
I have a job finally!
And I think I'm gonna really like it! It's an unusual one, which I like, and I get to learn loads and travel a bit.
People are going to have opinions on this no matter what, because people always do and that's fine, I have my own opinion, so you're more than welcome to have your own but I'm still excited and find it really interesting.
I'm going to be a tobacconist.
The shop I will be working in is almost 200 years old!!
I am so excited to start tomorrow, I get to learn about pipes, cigars, tobacco....and my personal favourite, whiskey!!
I'm obviously very nervous, it's never fun being the new kid on the block but I've already done a trial shift with the people who work there and it all seems pretty interesting and the people are nice!! Which is always good!
I am so glad this is something I can get my teeth into! I've missed learning and I have been told apparently there is a qualification I can go for, 'masters of cigars', and I would be the first girl to do it! So, obviously, I want to do it so bad, and be the first girl!
It does seem like a pretty male dominated industry but I really want to get into it and become a specialist!
But we all know, besides the money, the best part of a new job is, of course, shopping for new clothes!
I have to wear black or black and white, which is fine because I live in black anyway so I already had a lot of stuff in but I ran out and got myself some pretty darn cute brogues and some trousers and I have to say, they look pretty snazzy on. I love the men's tailored look and I think that's what I'm going to be investing in, because I plan on staying in this job until I've literally done all I can with it...which I hope is never, because there will always be more to learn and more products coming out, new techniques etc.
So yeah, blazers, boyfriend coats, brogues, loafers, trousers, crisp white shirts! I can't wait to get paid!
I also needed a coat but was pretty strapped for cash, I looked everywhere, even good ol' Primark and just couldn't find one I liked, I wanted smart but structured, what's with all the weird fuzzy and bobbly textures this season?? Anyway I never think to look in Forever 21 for coats...I don't know why but I went in and there on the sale rail was a black, military/nautical boyfriend coat in my size! PERFECT! looked at the tag and it was reduced from £47.75 to £22.99 so I grabbed it and ran to the till.....rang up at £16. Was the best day ever!
I always struggle finding coats but this is a keeper! I'm not a huge fan of the gold buttons but I've pressed the collar so it is more 'boyfriend' style because I'll only wear it open anyway and I love it!!!
Forever 21 coat
G21 at Asda Pants
F&F Brogues.
I just thought I'd write this post as a little update!
I think I may do a 'Back to Work' outfit post/series??
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Friday, 12 September 2014
Boudoir Inspo.
SO I've been thinking about decorating my room for a while.
It's currently pink.Well, 'Vintage Rose', to be exact.
I'm not sure why my room is pink or why it has been pink for solong, I'm really not a pink kind of girl.
People are always really shocked when they walk in and even I still am sometimes.
I want a more grown up, monochrome look.
I've been looking around for some inspiration and came across these little bits above!
I am in love with them all.
But I need to do this on a budget. I don't want to spend a fortune because I do plan on moving out at some point in the not so distant future, but I still want it to look good so I'm going to start picking some bits up as I go and I'm gonna have a nice new room in time for christmas!
I think I'll document the process along the way and show you the finished result!
A before and after shot would be pretty interesting.
I also need to look into storage because I have a ridiculous amount of stuff and nowhere to put it so my room is pretty cluttered and it does my head in!
Well..... we'll see how it goes eh?!
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Sunday, 31 August 2014
A Little Bit of Love...
I just thought I'd write a quick post on one of my favourite things in the world...underwear!
I love underwear so much, it just makes me feel so nice when I have pretty underwear on, even if no-one see's it! - (which they don't!)
But that's fine because it's about me. I have always struggled with having boobs. I've never been a fan of my own, they were okay when I was younger and they were a C/D, but now I've actually grown and I'm an E/F (depending on where I go) I struggle even more so, because finding nice underwear that doesn't look like my Nan's or finding a bra that doesn't look enormous and like you literally have brightly coloured scaffolding on is a battle when you're on a budget.
I tend to wait for the sales to buy my 'good bra's', because you get some really good ones for a fraction of the price! The Agent Provocateur sales are always pretty amazing!
Most of my underwear is black and I really like vintage inspired underwear, long lines, high waists etc.
Black is just mu colour I guess and I've actually found some pretty nice ones, I've picked up a few sets from George at Asda which are gorgeous but I'll get on with what I'm actually posting about here....
PRIMARK. Yes, Primark.
They have absolutely smashed the underwear over the last year or so, they did a gorgeous, luxury sort of range which they sold as separates, which is perfect for me because if I buy their sets, their bigger sized bra's also come with bigger sized bottoms which don't fit me so this was perfect! And they were perfectly priced, I think I paid no more than £7 for a bra.
I managed to pick up a few before my sizes in the bottoms were gone and they are amazing! They're so comfortable and actually wash well. I mean, I know they're not gonna last me years but hey! They're pretty, they fit and are super affordable so I don't mind repurchasing each season.
They also have upped their game when it comes to sets. I think the sets are around £5 which is amazing and they have loads of different styles and although the sets don't really come in my size, my friend is constantly stocking up and I get super jealous! But every now and then I'll come across a set that that does come in my size and it's like finding a really super, top secret, hidden gem! So keep your eyes peeled!
Friday, 29 August 2014
Thursday, 28 August 2014
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