Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Be Bold


In the heart of the holiday festivities – and still being inspired by ForStyleSake – Santa Baby Christmas Challenge.

Here is my latest composition for a festive event.

Dress: El Caribe | Blazer: Village Discount

Brooch: Random Woman | Necklace: Village Discount

Clutch: Pound Store | Bracelet: Village Discount

Shoes: Charity Shop

Ok! Here is the run down I grabbed this dress whilst on holiday in the Caribbean a few years ago. This bold and yet so so bright blazed as well as the hand bracelet were purchased from the lovely Village Discount. While my shoes…… oh the shoes are a Marks and Sparks limited edition; were snagged from TradeEx last summer. Unfortunately, I don’t get to wear them as much as they are bold statement pieces that should be well coordinated. The brooch was sold to me on the tube by a random woman who needed directs, I was returning home from said, what a great year. The unique
clutch was bought at a Pound store believe it or not!

Monday, December 12, 2011

BooT Trick

While I am not a huge winter fan – I don’t mind the cold as long as I am not only wrapped up. Correction, bundled up - literally from head to toe. That being said I generally purchase my boots a size up to allow space for cozy socks. This then presents an extra space in the calf area. Therefore, to combat this problem is a trusty pair of leg warmers.

With it being slightly cold but not blistering I was able to compose this slightly berry outfit. Why yet another berry outfit? Blame it on ForStyleSake needless to say I was inspired perhaps over inspired but here is the Recap.

Tank Top & Leggings - Primarni
Knit Top: Village Discount | Scarf: Gifted
Boots: Shop Hounslow
Bag: Goodwill

Bangles: Craft Fair


This outfit is understated but yet so bold in its own right. Tank Top and leggings are simply the atmosphere brand. The knitted top was snatched at Village Discount. The boots were a steal from a random shop in Hounslow High Street for 10 quid last winter. I wanted a Dooney & Bourke bag for ages. I was finally able grab to this from Goodwill for 5 bucks, originally 10. Finally, the bangles were purchased from craft fairs for 2-3 bucks.

Certainly, a great combination for a slight wintery day!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Just Berry!

Wow! November has certainly flown by…….hmmm makes me wonder where 2011 has really gone. Been a  strange year to say the least.

With December upon us just about everyone is in the Christmas swing of things.  I can’t say I am with them really. .... However, having a rummage on Forstylesake’s blog, I am intrigued to participate in their competition. Here’s my first attempt embracing the Green, Berry and Gold colour palette. 


Top & Knit: Village Discount | Trousers: Charity Shop

Boots: Tesco | Bag: Marks and Sparks
Hand bracelet: France | Watch: Village Discount


Pendent: Village Dscount



This was such a comfy number – I absolutely love the concept of the berry peeking out at the top and bottom of the knit. On top of skinny corduroys- I so use to think corduroys were grandpa trousers but they are so comfy and feel great in the cold weather. I really love my black ankle boots got them last winter at Tesco's for a tenner (bargain). As for the accessories I snapped my bag up last winter at Marks and Sparks for about 30 quid. My “D” initial hand bracelet was purchased in Calais at a Random Shop. The best for last, my pendent is the cuties thing ever - for a mere $0.45 its just fab!