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.

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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)

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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!

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