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,

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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Brighton Mod Weekender

This weekend me, George, his mum and dad and some of his friends travelled up to Brighton to attend the annual Brighton 60's Mod Weekender. This was my first time joining in on a Mod weekend, and I must say I had a blast! The whole town was filled with people dressing up to reminisce and appreciate the 'lifestyle' of the 1960's. There was music being performed along the seafront, scooters parked on every stretch of road and so many people of all ages joining together to celebrate an iconic decade. 

The mod weekend is an annual event that occurs every year on August bank holiday weekend. It runs through Friday till Sunday with a heap of events to embrace yourself in! The weekend starts at a local bar just 200 yards away from Brighton Pier, which is actually where the scooters arrive in the film Quadrophenia! The bar serves food and drink throughout the day and also features stalls where Vintage clothing, records and memorabilia are sold. Also along the seafront, a number of musicians and bands delight you with music from the magical decade, so you could say there is always something to see where ever you go! The evening/night time is all about The Komedia! The venue provide an act on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Unfortunately, due to living in Portsmouth and having to catch the last train home, we were unable to go to The Komedia, but I can only imagine how much fun it was.

Along from The Volks Tavern, just outside of The Modern World Gallery, was were I spent most of my day. Two music acts from Portsmouth dedicated their day entertaining the audience with their musical talent. First was a 7 piece 60's cool girl tribute band called 'The Fliks' and secondly, George Wedlake an acoustic singer/songwriter (who also happens to be my boyfriend, so if you like Noel Gallagher inspired music give him a listen! 'https://soundcloud.com/george-wedlake"

Give him a follow on facebook as well! https://www.facebook.com/georgewedlakemusic

George Wedlake

The Fliks

Playing songs like 'Do I love you?' 'Leader of the Pack' and even a Phil Spector medley. The Fliks are a local band from Portsmouth that bring back the spirit and the magic from the 60's that we all love! Find them on facebook and give them a like and a listen if you like what you hear https://www.facebook.com/thefliks

And the party doesn't just start and end on the front either, the whole of Brighton seemed to be in the 60's mood that weekend! Even places as far up as The Dorset were full to the brim of side burns, beehives and slim suits! Overall I had an amazing day, and would definitely recommend it to any Vintage/Mod/60's or just plain fun filled day lover out there! 

Fashion. The Twentieth Century

Another new purchase I have made lately. 'Fashion. The Twentieth Century' by Francois Baudot. A lovely A5 sized book full of a variety of photographs throughout the years and a well detailed and fascinating read enticing us into the world of fashion from 1900's to 1990's.

A decade in Vogue

My new book I purchased from Amazon.co.uk a couple of days ago. The Sixties: A decade in Vogue. Absolute lovely read with some of the most amazing photographs that made Vogue arguably the no. 1 fashion magazine in the world. 

So even if you're searching for the perfect book to enhance your inspiration or just a light read with delightful pictures for your enjoyment at the coffee table, I suggest you give this a browse. 

From me to me from New York

A present from me, to me, from New York. Lovely framed photo of Audrey Hepburn on Vogue Magazine, 1950.

Favourite ladies through the years

Today is International Women's Day and here is a selection of my all time favourite women from the 1920's - 1980's. What a truly inspiring group of women they are and also the main reason I became so interested in Vintage style. 

1920's

Louise Brooks and Clara Bow

1930's

Bette Davis, Loretta Young and Greta Garbo

1940's

Rita Hayworth, Vivien Leigh, Betty Grable and Katharine Hepburn

1950's

Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Natalie Wood

1960's

Jean Shrimpton, Anna Karina, Pattie Boyd and Jane Birkin

1970's

Marianne Faithful, Britt Ekland, Faye Dunaway and Farrah Fawcett

1980's

Jane Fonda, Debbie Harry and Kelly Kapowski (just because we've all had a huge girl crush on her at some point)

My top 5 swimsuits this week

Seeing as the sun is shining and we are now getting 'heatwave warnings' I think we all need to go out and buy ourself just another swimsuit that we all know we really really (want) need!

It's as if Topshop can read our mind sometimes, these swimsuits I have come across this week are absolutely to die for. I want every single one, unfortunately (due to a shockingly high lack of funds) I cannot! But that doesn't mean I can't treat myself to one...

Here are my top 5 that I'm sure you will all love as much as I do!

1. This one piece is so cute and adorable I just want to wear it all the time,the scalloped detailing and the yellow and white colours create the perfect retro chic look.  

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2. Floral patterns look perfect on anybody, anywhere. This swimsuit is sure to catch somebody's eye! 

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3. Black and simple, yet so glamourous and elegant! If you're not too outrageous when it comes to swimwear then this is perfect for you. As Coco Chanel said "You can never go wrong with a little black dress"

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4. Fancy going all mod? This two piece is all about the colour block, and the black and white bold shapes. 

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5. Last but not least, this swimsuit is all about being cute and whimsical playing on the beach with candyfloss, milkshake and icecreams.

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