M is for, N is for...

This season is all about monochrome! A must have key look of the 1960's, you can now carry on the swinging decade by adding monochrome to your outfits this winter. Shift dresses, mini skirts and geometric also come hand in hand with monochrome style.

Hands down, mine and George's favourite place in the whole entire world! Such a beautiful place, and I can only imagine the city is even more mind blowing at Christmas time! I mean, New York is already light up 24/7, at Christmas it must be like a massive sparkler. Definitely visiting New York in December next time! 


love,

K is for, L is for...

There's a chill in the air which means only one thing! It's time to get those winter woolies out, yay! From fur coats to capes and even to those (personally, not my kind of thing) singing christmas jumpers we as a nation can't get enough (which is lucky considering we have to wear them 99% of the time this time of year.) Knitwear has been a popular choice of clothing for years, with the popularity of roll neck jumpers in the 1950's and the oversized sweaters in the 1980's, you cannot go wrong with a bit of wool. And seeing as jumpers and coats are pretty much the main essential in these cold winter nights, grab yourself enough to supply you throughout the whole season, and in my case, one to go with every outfit.

This season is all about tartan, dogtooth and of course Leopard Print. Leopard Print has been a popular fashion style for years and years, in the olden' days the reason for its popularity was that it was a very expensive garment, so was used as a symbol of wealth and status, and throughout the years it has been a key look in the fashion world. Leopard Print can be found on all sorts, from coats to handbags, from furniture even to a jumpsuit (just like Mel B did.) Just don't go full on like her and cover yourself head to toe in it (major 90's flop!)

love,

All the glitz and glam

It's nearly December, which means its time for all the sequins, glitter and bling to come clamoring out again just in time for the party season! And this season, the shops are covered head to toe in glitz, we could literally dress up like a fairy and still be a walking model for high street shops (but then again, that wouldn't look good so maybe don't try that look). I love a bit of sparkle in my outfit this time of year, I'm not normally a bling-y sort of girl, but when it's December it's acceptable. And also, Christmas is my favourite time of year and I want that Christmas spirit following me around all month! So below I have chosen a few of my favourite bits and bobs I have loved this week to share with all of you, and they're all healthy on the bank balance, hurray!

1. First, let's start with the handbag - probably the most easiest way of adding sparkle to any outfit if you're not daring enough to go the whole way. This is a perfect little piece for the big work night out, or even just catch up drinks with the girls.

2. You can never go wrong with a little red dress. A definite must in your wardrobe personally, I have 3 right now. And the colour for this magical season

3. I loooooove this dress! The pattern, the style, the high neck; perfect! Shift dresses are such a flattering style too, so you don't have to worry about how many mince pies you shove down your throat this year...

4. I'm not normally a fan of glitzy glitzy heels, but there's something about those block heeled sandals I can't get enough of this season! And I think everyone needs a pair of them statement heels for the holidays.

5. Glitzy nails are my favourite thing at the moment, I've been wearing them since October to get me into that Christmas spirit (it was the only thing I was allowed to do that was Christmassy without getting moaned at.) Go for the Nails Inc brand, it's good quality and still at a reasonable price. 

6. Now it's not all about the dress, if your more about the trousers this top is perfect for you. Rock this with a pair of slim black trousers, glitzy heels and the odd bits of bling-y accessories, and you're good to go!

7. And who says you just have to sparkle on a night out? I think these are perfect to add a bit of glitz to your bedtime chilling with a cup of tea, fairy lights on and that Christmas film playing. 

love,

Get some wintery nails

My 5 favourite Rimmel London nail polish 
Autumn/Winter season

There's nothing worse than looking down and seeing your plain old boring nails, and there's no excuse either as there are thousands and millions of different nail polishes and colours out there for you all to try. My personal favourite and lifesaver are from the brand Rimmel London, I find it is the cheapest product that doesn't gloop or turn into mush, and there's so many different colours I have a colour for every day of the week, perfect! So here are my favourite nail varnishes that I'm loving this week - autumn/winter style. 


Blue Eyed Girl
This polish is such a lovely colour, and I think I'm a sucker for it as blue is my favourite colour. It's easily applied and doesn't gloop or smudge. The polish also only needs one coat as it's such a strong colour, which is even better for us cause it will last a lot longer!

Pillow Talk

Another one of my favourites. I love this coat cause it reminds me of the snowy side of christmas, with all the ice, the penguins and snowmen. With this polish you will need to add two coats as it is very light when only adding one. But how cute is it though, I love baby blue!

Black Cherries

Perfect colour for this years autumn and winter fashion, with all the tartan and plaid out on the high street this will complete your outfit perfectly. And only one coat is needed too!

Double Decker Red

Of course, you cannot forget Red. The main colour of Christmas, Santa Claus, fire burning and the colour of your face when you take that long walk to work in the freezing cold. The colour Red is a must have when it comes to the winter season, well a must have for me anyway!

Space Dust

And let's not forgot all the glam and glitz with sparkly silver to really top of the party season. Really perfect for that party dress you've been dying to wear all year, and I guarantee you will feel all christmassy when you apply the polish, trust me.

Other colours on my wish list for the Christmas season are;

Gold (sparkly)

Burgandy

Teal

Navy

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

love,

I is for, J is for...

One of the best things about Christmas is the endless amount of Christmas films that are shown on television throughout the month of december, and the one that has to be top of everyone's list is the old classic 'It's a Wonderful Life.' Such a perfect feel good cheesy Christmas film to lift your spirits and put you in that Christmassy mood! But you can't forget the others either, my favourite films are National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and The Muppets Christmas Carol, what's yours?

No outfit is complete without some jewellery! Whether it's bracelets, a necklace or earrings, they will be a must on the perfect Christmas outfit you're all probably starting to plan. Jewellery is a timeless accessory so no matter what you buy you can hold on to it forever. To complete your look with a vintage touch, pearls or diamonds are a perfect choice. And in the words of Marilyn Monroe, Diamonds are a girls best friend. 


love,

New York, I love you

If I had to choose my most favourite place in the whole entire world, it would definitely be New York City. And I'm pretty sure there are thousands of others that would agree with me. The whole city is magical, the moment your taxi drives you into viewing distance of that magnificent New York skyline, you fall in love. I have been to New York once, unfortunately, and have since craved to go back. I went to New York with my boyfriend George in March this year. We visited New York for 5 days and stayed in the New Yorker Hotel, talk about luxury, and the hotel was located in 35th Street which is located 10 minutes away from Times Square, we couldn't have stayed in a more perfect spot! 

On this post I'm going to share with you my time in New York, seeing as it's #throwbackthursday, and maybe try to (which will be hard) describe just how magical New York is.

Not only were we walking distance from Times Square, The Empire State Building was literally down the road. So, all we had to do was walk out of our hotel and there it was. It was pretty amazing. The first night I remember visiting Times Square, and it blew my mind, there was no words to describe. It was the most busiest, brightest and engulfing place I've ever stepped foot in. Don't forget we had been travelling all day, so with the amount of tourists, cars etc I was pretty scared. We also experienced the best pizza on our very first night (and a couple of nights after too) at John's Pizzeria. It was a huge pizza, and when I say big I mean American big. We literally can't eat any pizza without comparing it to John's anymore.

Throughout our stay we visited Rockefeller Centre and went right to the top to see the whole of Manhattan, no view beats the views on top of any skyscraper in New York City. We also got the chance to see a Broadway show while we were there, seeing as George is not a massive theatre lover like me, I couldn't ask for anything like Hairspray, so we chose Jersey Boys. And I loved every bit of it (and I'm pretty sure George did too!) There's something different about watching a show in Broadway, it's got an extra special feel to it. And now, any Jersey Boys song just reminds me of New York.

Macy's was just up the road aswell! It's massive, it took us a couple of hours to walk through and we only done about half of the store.

We even got to experience to of our favourite things! I visited Monica, Rachel, Joey and Chandlers apartment in Friends, it was quite a walk but it was so worth it. Even if George still doesn't understand why. And he got to meet his all time icon Batman, and Bane, and you can see from the picture he loved every minute. 

On another day we visited Central Park, it was massive we only walked around the bottom half. We visited Strawberry Fields, and with both of us being massive Beatles fans, we loved it. We then walked over to The Dakota Hotel, which is the location where John Lennon got shot. It was crazy to think John Lennon had been there over 30 years ago. During our stay, it was rainy and cold, and before we left we had planned to go ice skating in Central Park, which unfortunately got cancelled due to the rain. 

We also got to experience travelling around on a New York water taxi! The boat ride allowed us to visit the 9/11 memorial also, which was so emotional yet eery. The whole place was silent which was lovely. The boat then took us along to see Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street, the architecture of New York is so incredible. The talent that is shown in the city is one of the best I've ever seen. After sailing near Brooklyn, we then got a close up view of Lady Liberty, with Frank Sinatra's version of New York, New York playing in the background, I even started to well up a little bit. 

If I could, I would go to New York as much as I possibly can, if only I had the money! It definitely was my favourite place on earth, my favourite holiday and all spent with my favourite person. So, if you haven't been to New York yet and experienced it's wonder, then I insist you must go. Now. Or definitely put it on your bucket list. 

I doubt this post has even done it justice!

love,

G is for, H is for...

One of my favourite things about the Christmas season is celebrating it with your whole family, no matter how many quabbles or snares you've made in the past, Christmas allows everything to drop and brings you all closer together. Not only just Christmas Day either, the celebration lasts a whole month. With giggles, food and the occasional knees up, whats not to love?! This is why Christmas is my favourite time of the year!

I love Halloween! The excuse to dress up as a witch, cat, dracula etc, cover yourself in scary make up and pretend to be someone/thing for a night. It's also acceptable to watch Hocus Pocus even at our age and remember Winnie, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, and that cute talking cat Binx that we all still want as our own pet. And let's not forget sweets galore (or maybe the occasional apple, if you're unlucky) and those chilly nights gathered around pumpkin carving! Its a shame it only really lasts one day right? Trick or Treat.

love,

What I'm loving this week...

This week is all about the phrase 'look but don't touch.' That's right I'm skint, and all thanks to this lovely 5 week month thats lurking this October. So although I can't do the truly remarkable thing and fill up my wardrobe with all my latest buys, I can only admire from miles and miles away on my computer screen. So I thought I'd share with you my woes and dilemmas of not being in touching distance of them. On a lighter note, Christmas is near and these are definitely on my Christmas list. 

1. Olivia Burton dot dial leather strap watch (£65) 2. Asos shift dress with high neck (£42) 3. Dorothy Perkins wine checked ponte pencil dress (£25) 4. Mango wool-blend knit cape (£79.99) 5. Girls on Film black and white polka dot dress (£30)

love,

E is for, F is for...

E is for Evening wear

Every girl needs that killer dress that you can't stop awing over yet never wear because your saving it for that perfect moment. And the perfect seasons for evening wear are definitely autumn/winter with all those christmas and new years celebrations or just an excuse to cheer yourself up with a party due to the typical English weather. There is so much vintage inspired style dresses and prints on the catwalk this season you can't go wrong!

F is for Fur coats and hats

Those cold winter days mean only one thing, the fur comes out! Fur hats, fur coats, fur gloves, fur scarfs. Wearing vintage fur is becoming increasingly popular, although, I don't expect you all to wear fur, but if you do love a bit of cosiness and warmth then go ahead and treat yourself!

What time is it? Time to get a watch

Only 10 weeks till Christmas Day, can you believe it? And I've already started my Christmas list. One thing I really want this year is a lovely new watch, preferably a tan and gold wide faced one. I searched on eBay, Amazon, Swarovski, Watch Shop and many more but couldn't come across one that attracted me in any way. But then I found Olivia Burton's beautiful selection of dazzling watches. Their collection is inspired by Vintage design and bursting full of British Style. The brand began with duo Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings, when both students of London College of Fashion met and created this distinctive and contemporary brand. The designs are so adorable I thought I'd share them with all you lovely lot.


Big Dial White and Gold - £75
Simple yet so important. Statement watches are on the top of every fashionista's wish list. And this one is so perfect with its vintage inspired design, the white and gold contrast works perfect together.


Colour Crush Mint watch - £55
These cute little mini watches are perfect to experiment in all sorts of different colours. If the big watches are too big, then these are just for you!


Flower Show Watercolour and Tan - £75
Perfect little autumnal style watch that goes superb with the seasons trends and colours. There are a wide range of watches with a variety of butterflies, birds and autumn blooms on the face. How cute are they though!


Palour Floral Navy - £80
These exact designs were inspired by unique vintage compacts. And I really love the blue against the beautiful watch face print design. Perfect to match the floral trends that are covering the catwalks this season.


Modern Vintage Dot Design Tan and Gold - £65
My personal favourite (and what I've asked for for Christmas) I love the simplicity of this design and the mini dot design in the background of the watch face. This watch combines vintage style with modern design so I definitely have met my match!

Like the look of these watches? There's plenty more where they came from. Check out their website and have a look yourselves at the beautiful designs. 
http://www.oliviaburton.com/shop/

C is for, D is for...

The only perk about working in retail? Christmas starts in October! Thats right, when you work in a shop Christmas is no longer just a measly one month celebration. All the better for a Christmas time fanatic, like myself. So this week we have been receiving a load of lovely new christmas stock in our deliveries at work, Cath Kidston. And what's better is that their Christmas stock is much more cute! We have Christmas mugs, wrapping paper, stockings, cute little tree decorations all just waiting for me to buy. And let's not forget all these lovely cold nights we've been having (I'm pretty sure me and George are the only people mad enough to be so excited for the chilly-ness?!) Anyway up next in my vintage inspired Christmas countdown, are the letters C & D. Enjoy!

C is for Cliff Richard

He might be tacky as hell, but you can't deny there is no Christmas without Cliff! Every year he is guaranteed to bring out a cheesy Christmas song that we either hate or secretly love. Don't tell me you don't know all the words to that famous song 'Mistletoe and Wine' or do the arm sway when the song is playing? That's right, didn't think so...

D is for Dogtooth

Dogtooth, also known as Houndstooth, is a popular textile pattern that was founded in 1885 in New York City, but became popular in 1933 when the houndstooth check were included in part of a 1933 spring men's suits collection. And personally one of my favourite prints, at the moment I'm dying to get my hands on a dogtooth mini skirt to pair nicely with my black polo neck top.

A is for, B is for...

Autumn is finally here - hoorah! This means cold winter nights with cups of tea or hot chocolate, big fluffy bedtime socks and those comfy jumpers we all secretly prefer to a mini crop top that shows our ever so shy belly buttons. I love Autumn, the season were it becomes acceptable to laze around in your pjs all day and start listening to Christmas songs... well, slightly acceptable. For the next few weeks I'm going to be creating my own A-Z of the Autumn and Winter seasons to help you all getting into the spirit. 

A is for Autumn

My favourite thing about the Autumn season this year is the fashion! So many vintage inspired pieces are on the high street and on the catwalk. And it's so perfect, that i'm a little worried about my bank balance... My personal must have is the high neck shift dress, the perfect 60's styled dress. And the amount of adorable coats there are out there right now, whats not to love?! From capes to boyfriend coats, from parkas to fur. This is now a perfect excuse to own a coat that will go with every outfit, I mean, we wouldn't want our outfits to clash right? Also, the popularity of roll necks and tartan have risen, so be sure not to miss out!

B is for brogues and bags

Where would we be without our bags and our brogues? A bit screwed I think! And whats better is that both fashion items will never go out of style. First up, Brogues. Worn by both men and women, brogues are a timeless piece of fashion that have been worn for years. A low heeled shoe or boot that can vary from any colour, such as brown, black, red, cream etc. However, in today's fashion, brogues have transformed from just low heel shoes to wedges, boots and even high heeled shoes. Grab yourself a pair this autumn - they're perfect for your own A/W checklist. And don't forget those bags! These aren't just a fashion accessory, they're a necessity.  But who says they can't be just as stylish as the rest of your clothes, because bags are definitely part of your outfit. Whats so great about bags is that they came in every shape, style and colour, and more often or not you can't go wrong! Except maybe not a yellow bag with sunshine and daises covered all over in winter? Go for a variety in autumnal colours, such as brown, beige, red and black and you'll be good to go!

Stay tuned for upcoming letters C & D!

+ I do not own any of these photos

Dear Creatures

There I was just wandering through tumblr, and I saw some of the most prettiest photographs. I was almost convinced they were 'vintage' adverts or something, but as I clicked on them I noticed they were too good quality to be old. They were actually promotional photos for an online clothing shop called 'Dear Creatures.' Dear Creatures was created by husband and wife duo Rob and Bianca Sinclair, and oh my god the clothes are so adorable!! They have created a little dream shop that not only sells a contemporary twist on modern fashion today, but also adds a throwback to 60's style pieces that we all love and crave. 

These photographs are from the collection Autumn 2013, which is my favourite out of all the others (which makes me sad that it was a year ago, and i've only discovered it this year.) It definately brings the 60's into perspective, they remind me of Jean Shrimpton's photographs when she and David Bailey travelled over to New York with Vogue magazine. The model in the photographs is Annie Monroe - who actually was in girl group 'The Like' a 60's styled music girl group from America.

Be sure to scroll through this gorgeous collection when you have the chance, and also take a look at their latest stuff on their website www.dearcreatures.com. You'll regret it if you don't. And also, don't fear UK residents. They ship internationally which means you don't have to travel half way across the world to grab that lovely dress you can't not have!