Topshop Sale Picks

Stripe Marabou Feather Jacket - £150/£75 (click here to view)

Check Belted Wide Cropped Trousers - £55/£32 (click here to view)

Metallic Leopard Print A-Line Skirt - £36/£20 (click here to view)

Tie Neck Long Sleeve Top - £18/£10 (click here to view)

Inverness Wool Blend Pinafore Dress by Unique - £185/£95 (click here to view)

Rhinestone Mixed Shape Ring - £8.50/£4.25 (click here to view)

Suede Eyelet Shell Top - £55/£25 (click here to view)

Mongolian Shearling Stole - £75/£35 (click here to view)

Reveal Cutaway Sandals - £56/£30 (click here to view)

Abolone Circle Hoop Earrings - £8.50/£4.25 (click here to view)

Leather Jumpsuit - £185/£110 (click here to view)

Suede Button Tab Skirt - £75/£35 (click here to view)

Heart Applique Underwire Bra - £22/£10 (click here to view)

Heart Applique Mini Knickers - £10/£5 (click here to view)

Premium Shearling Biker Jacket - £550/£350 (click here to view)

Ciao ♥ Xx 

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Topshop Sale Picks

Ombre Feather Gilet - £95/£50 (click here to view)

NOMAD Suede Tie Sandals - £68/£35 (click here to view)

Key To Freedom Make-Up Bag - £22/£12 (click here to view)

Zebra Print Pyjama Set - £28/£15 (click here to view)

Embroidered Bralet - £30/£18 (click here to view)

Double Breasted Jacket - £65/£35 (click here to view)

Limited Edition Raffia Embroidered Bardot Dress - £150/£80 (click here to view)

Oyster Shell Earrings - £30/£15  (click here to view)

Cut-Out Daisy Shift Dress - £45/£18 (click here to view)

Floral Applique Triangle Bra - £20/£10 (click here to view)

Floral Applique High-Waisted Knickers - £12/£6 (click here to view) 

Suede Fringe Crossbody Bag - £28/£18 (click here to view)

Geometric Mirror Print Wide Leg Trouser - £42/£25 (click here to view)

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Wish List | May

Cotton Trench Coat - £79 from Topshop (click here to view)

Pure Wool Fedora Hat - £25 from Marks & Spencer (click here to view)

Star Mela Estee Double Bird Purse - £39 from ASOS (click here to view)

Brown Round Sunglasses - £13 from River Island (click here to view)

Embroidered Bralet - £30 from Topshop (click here to view)

Amelia - £195 from Kat Maconie (click here to view)

Tribal Bangle Pack - £16.50 from Topshop (click here to view)

Viktor & Rolf  Bonbon EDP 50ml - £68.50 from John Lewis (click here to view)

Ciao ♥ Xx

House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards

Ciao ♥ On the 16th of February, The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) made the exciting announcement that House of Fraser is their new title sponsor. This means that not only will the renowned department store be lending their style credentials to this spectacular red-carpet event, but they will also be reporting on all of the behind the scenes action in the run up and on the night. To find out more simply click HERE.

In celebration of this exciting news I have put together a menswear fashion edit. I have no doubt that my good friend Isaac will be best pleased with this post as he's always badgering on about me putting together something that he can actually refer to. Happy now dude? :P

Okay! So like most women I am a complete and utter sucker for a guy wearing a suit. There's just something extremely handsome, and sexy shall I say, about it. So you can imagine the difficulty I had in choosing just four of my favourite red-carpet looks. I particularly love the double-breasted suit and suede tassel loafers that Michael Keaton is wearing. Who is your favourite?

 

On the night I'm sure that many of you will be looking to your favourite style icons for some fashion inspiration. Although the majority of you will have no trouble in incorporating this fashionable creativity into your everyday outfits, there are still a few who require some additional guidance. Well your wish has been granted as that's exactly what you're about to get. Featured below are three fashionable formal looks which are suitable for wearing to work, an event or a night out.

Hugo Boss Jenno Print Geometric Flower Slim Fit Shirt - £129/£64.50 (click here to view)

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Eau De Parfum 50ml - £70 (click here to view)

Paul Costelloe Fuchsia Twill Tie - £29/£23.20 (click here to view)

Loake Jones Wingtip Lace Up Brogues - £160 (click here to view)

Pierre Cardin Twill Formal Suit Trousers - £49/£37 (click here to view)

Ted Baker Timeless Slim Fit Solid Suit Trouser - £120/£96 (click here to view)

Tommy Hilfiger Aly Belt - £35/£28 (click here to view)

Thomas Pink Solid Regular Fit Double Cuff Shirt - £89 (click here to view)

Loake Fearnley Wingtip Brogue Oxford Shoes - £160 (click here to view)

Howick Tailored Square Honeycomb Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks - £22/£15.40 (click here to view)

Kenneth Cole Lance Front Flat Suit Trouser - £120/£72 (click here to view)

TM Lewin Luxury Twill Slim Fit Shirt - £29.95 (click here to view)

Dune Rodney Sleek Tassel Loafers - £89 (click here to view)

Fred Bennett Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Cufflink - £39 (click here to view)

Calvin Klein Casual Leather Belt - £45/£36 (click here to view)

Which of these three outfits is your favourite?

Make sure you click HERE and see what House of Fraser have to offer as they have over 1500 shirts from a selection of brands including TM Lewin, Thomas Pink, Hugo Boss and Polo Ralph Lauren. What's even better is that many of these shirts, alongside many other products, are currently reduced in price so you're sure to find yourself a bargain. Happy shopping! :)

Ciao ♥ Xx

This post is in collaboration with House of Fraser.

Wish List | April

MOTO Authentic Cain Jeans - £42 from Topshop (click here to view)

Cat Eye Sunglasses - £17.99 from Mango (click here to view)

Beaded Long Necklace - £20 from Topshop (click here to view)

Tabla Lipstick - £15.50 from MAC (click here to view)

Zipped Quilted Messenger Bag - £29.99 from Zara (click here to view)

White Air Max Thea - £84.99 from Office (click here to view)

Straw Hat - £14.99 from H&M (click here to view) 

Minimalist Bangle Set - £25 from Made (click here to view)

Ciao ♥ Xx

Wishlist | March

Utility Denim Shirt Dress - £42 from Miss Selfridge (click here to view)

Metal Detail Leather Mini Bucket Bag - £49.99 from Zara (click here to view)

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Hepburn Honey Lipstick - £23 from Selfridges (click here to view)

Dusty Pink Cat Eye Choker Necklace - £54 from Ottoman Hands (click here to view)

Heel Leather Sandals - £89.99 from Mango (click here to view)

Wide Brim Colour-Block Fedora Hat - £32 from Topshop (click here to view)

Miu Miu Sunglasses - £175 from Sunglass Hut (click here to view)

Ribbed Body - £19.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Ciao ♥ Xx

Spring Outfit Ideas

Ciao ♥ Does it not feel like it was just yesterday that we were welcoming the start of 2015? It does right? So can someone please explain where time is flying to as spring will be upon our doorsteps in only a matter of days few hours time. Yes! The 20th of March officially marks the first day of spring. Whoop! Summer is coming :)

All of our favourite high-street and online stores are fully stocked for the spring-summer season and have been for quite some time. To help prep you ladies with this seasonal transition, I've put together four different outfits to give you some inspiration on what to wear over the next coming months. I will be doing a lot more of these posts as time goes on so be sure to follow my blog to be fashionably updated. Also, don't forget to let me know which particular outfit is your favourite and where you would wear it to (i.e. shopping, dinner and etc.).

Biker Jacket - £29.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Mid Wash Ripped Lana Superskinny Jeans - £35 from River Island (click here to view)

Slubby Cotton Tee - £14 from Topshop (click here to view)

Saxby Across Body Bags - £45 from Jones Bootmaker (click here to view)

Smock Leather Mule Clogs - £56 from Topshop (click here to view)

Classic Wide-Brim Wool Fedora - £15 from Forever 21 (click here to view)

Kinda Sexy Lipstick - £15.50 from MAC (click here to view)

Jacquard Knit Dress - £29.99 from Zara (click here to view)

Charlie Brogue Chelsea Boot - £78 from Office (click here to view)

Beaded Necklace - £18.50 from Topshop (click here to view)

California Floppy Hat - £34 from American Apparel (click here to view)

Mixed Bangle Pack - £16.50 from Topshop (click here to view)

Janki Emb Clutch - £210 from Star Mela (click here to view)

NARS Satin Lipstick in Casablanca - £20 from John Lewis (click here to view)

Pencil Skirt - £2499 from H&M (click here to view)
Plunge Cami - £15 from Topshop (click here to view)
NARS Audacious Lipstick Claudia - £24 from Selfridges (click here to view)
Ardell Fashion Lashes Black 105 - £5.49 from Superdrug (click here to view)
Aonda Multi - £79 from Dune (click here to view)
Oversize Woven Clipframe Bag - £27 from Accessorize (click here to view)

 MOTO Zip Ankle Jamie Jeans - £42 from Topshop (click here to view)
Jersey Top - £7.99 from H&M (click here to view)
Fedora Hat - £25/£15 from Warehouse (click here to view)
3 Pack Coloured Gem Ring Set - £5.50 from Claire's Accessories (click here to view)
Black Perspex Mesh Zip Front Backpack - £22.99 from New Look (click here to view)
Converse Dainty OX Canvas - £40 from Jones Bootmaker (click here to view)
Silver Half Moon Choker - £5.99 from New Look (click here to view)

Ciao ♥ Xx

Primark SS15 Collection Sneek Peak Preview

Ciao ♥ How are you? I hope you've all had a fantastic Christmas and are ready to start the New Year off with a big fashionable BANG. If you are then I'm sure you've already made the most of the Boxing Day sales and treated yourself to a tad too many bargains. Oh well, it happens. If not, what the bloomin' heck are you waiting for? Go ahead and treat yourself. Lol! Ah now am I a bad influence or am I a bad influence? :)

Hmm! I wouldn't be surprised if the whole 'bad influence' thing hardly came as a surprise to some of you as I'll be the first to admit that I just love to shop. So much so that I scroll through the many columns of my favourite high-street and online stores on a day-to-day basis. Within the last two or so weeks I've noticed that SS15 stock is slowly starting to make an appearance. Oh yeahhh! A few days ago I came across a sneak peek preview feature on Primark's SS15 collection. Obviously it was a no-brainer as I just had to share it with you guys. Everyone loves a bit of Primark after all.

 

My favourite pieces has to be the two dresses, especially the first one featured. So pretty! What do you guys think? What's your favourite items?

Ciao ♥ Xx

Stocking Filler Gifts - For Him

Ciao ♥ Two days ago I put together a selection of goodies that will make fabulous stocking filler gifts for the ladies. You can view this over HERE. Today I'm back with the guy version.

Before you feast your eyes on the gift ideas I have to offer allow me to remind you that House of Fraser will be hosting a 12 days of  'Christmas Offers' event which will be starting on the 24th December and will run until the 4th January. This event will involve a different well-known brand offer reduced each day, and then everything reduced on the 4th. Whoop! Exciting stuff right? For those who are interested I suggest you keep an eye on the House of Fraser website and their social media platforms during those dates to find out more. I know I most certainly will be. Oh and remember, it's Christmas so why not treat yourself :) 

Okay, let's get on with it. Below are a selection of goodies that I think will make fabulous stocking filler gifts. All of these can currently be found on the high-street or online. What do you guys think? Oo and before I forget, I also recently published a post on Secret Santa gift ideas For Her and For Him which you guys might find helpful too. Happy shopping!

Beetle Playing Cards - £15 from Ted Baker (click here to view)

Pack Of Two Grey 'Marvel' Socks - £10 from Debenhams (click here to view)

Challenge Xtreme 40 Piece Stubby Tool Kit - £12.99/£10.39 from Argos (click here to view)

Barbour Tartan Lambswool Scarf - £30 from House of Fraser (click here to view)

Nike Men's England Home Stadium Shirt 2014 - £30 from John Lewis (click here to view)

Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor Gift Set With Holder - £20 from Boots (click here to view) 

Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Pony Beanie Hat - £42/£29.40 from House of Fraser (click here to view)

Paco Rabanne Invictus Gift Set 50ml - £35.99 from Fragrance Direct (click here to view)

Calvin Klein 3 Pack Contrast Waistband - £36/£28.20 from House of Fraser (click here to view)

FIFA 15 PS4 Game - £44 from Tesco (click here to view)

Ted Baker Leather Brogue Pen - £19.99/£11 from ASOS (click here to view) 

What product out of these would you be happy to gift and also to receive?

Ciao ♥ Xx

Stocking Filler Gifts - For Her

Ciao ♥ How are you? I hope you're all well and not letting this miserable, bone-chilling, cold weather get to you. If it is then simply remind yourself that Christmas is in exactly 8 days time. Yes! Only 8 days. Cheered you up a little? Haha! I thought so :P

As crazy as it may sound I'm already looking forward to grabbing some one too many bargains during the Boxing Day and January sale. One Boxing Day, a long time ago, I mistakenly went shopping on Oxford Street. Erm, NEVER again. Instead I will be shopping online in the comfort and warmth of my own home. Perfect! I've already started to search through the high-street and online websites, picking out things I'm hoping will get reduced, so that I can make a cheeky purchase when the time does come. Two websites I know for sure I'll be raiding left, right and centre is Zara and House of Fraser. Okay, so when it comes to Zara I'm pretty sure I don't really need to explain why as I'm literally like a walking advertisement for that place. It's my favourite clothing brand by far.

As for House of Fraser they will be hosting a 12 days of  'Christmas Offers' event which will be starting on the 24th December and will run until the 4th January. This event will involve a different well-known brand offer reduced each day, and then everything reduced on the 4th. Whoop! Exciting stuff right? Especially as they pretty much stock every single desirable brand you can possibly think of including Bobbi Brown, Chanel, MAC, Nars and YSL, etc. For those who are interested I suggest you keep an eye on the House of Fraser website and their social media platforms during those dates to find out more. I know I most certainly will be. Oh and remember, it's Christmas so why not treat yourself :)

But before you do that you're going to have to ensure that you've bought all of your presents. I recently published a post on Secret Santa gift ideas For Her and For Him. Following up from those two posts, below are a selection of goodies that I think will make fabulous stocking filler gifts. All of these can currently be found on the high-street or online. What do you guys think?

Baylis & Harding Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Gown Set - £45/£22.50 from House of Fraser (click here to view)

Casio Black & Gold Mini Digital Watch LA670WEGA-1EF - £35 from ASOS (click here to view)

Key To Freedom Silk Make-Up Bag - £19 from Topshop (click here to view)

Origins Super Set Sampler - £35 from House of Fraser (click here to view)

Verismo Vanilla Latte Kit - £9.24 from Starbucks (click here to view)

Alexa Chung: It Book - £16.99 from Urban Outfitters (click here to view)

Mehr Lipstick - £15.50 from MAC (click here to view)

Real Techniques Nics Picks Make-Up Brush Set - £29.99 from Boots (click here to view)

Necklace With Floral Pendants - £19.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Embroidered Pouch - £29.99 from Zara (click here to view)

Burt's Bees Honey Pot Bodycare Gift Set - £7.99 from John Lewis (click here to view)

Rugrats Print Pyjama Set - £20 from Topshop (click here to view)

Floral Jewellery Box - £15 from M&S (click here to view)

No.1 Noir Candle - £17/£13.60 from Laura Ashley (click here to view)

What product out of these would you be happy to gift and also to receive?

Ciao ♥ Xx

Christmas Party Outfit Ideas

Ciao ♥ How are all of my lovely readers doing today? I hope you're all well and enjoying the exciting lead up to Christmas :) Over the next week or so many of you will be partying it up as it's Christmas parties galore. In my previous post I mentioned that I attended my first one of the year a few days ago. You can see what I wore HERE.

I know just as much as you do that finding the perfect dress can be quite daunting, especially when nothing screams out "You've found me. I'm the one". So, being the good little Santa's helper that I am, I've put together three different outfits that will hopefully give you ladies some inspiration and will help ease your panic and frustration at not yet finding your party frock. I've done my best to ensure that there's a style to suit you all so you can either opt for a sexy, cute or elegant look. Which one of the three is your favourite? 

 

Lily Bodycon Dress - £99 from Miss Selfridge (click here to view) 

Dune Black Feather Clutch Bag - £69 from Debenhams (click here to view)

Crackled Leather High Heel Sandal - £49.99 from Zara (click here to view)

Made Mini Shilai Katoto Round Disc Earrings - £15/£12 from ASOS (click here to view)

Ruby Woo Lipstick - £15.50 from MAC (click here to view)

 Patterned Organza Dress - £24.99 from H&M (click here to view)
Kilgallen Earrings - £12 from Aldo (click here to view)
Beaded Box Clutch - £39.99 from Zara (click here to view)
On Top White Leather High Heels - £65 from Office (click here to view)
Eylure Volume 101 Pre Glued Lashes - £5.35/£3.50 from Superdrug (click here to view)
Tom Ford Lip Colour in Spanish Pink - £33.30 from John Lewis (click here to view)

Freda Embellished Monochrome Dress - £265 from Reiss (click here to view)
Rachel Strappy High Sandals - £46 from Topshop (click here to view)
Bibita 1 Clutch - £116 from Pinko (click here to view)
Black Jewel Earrings - £12.99 from Zara (click here to view)
Eylure Exaggerate 140 Lashes - £6.99/£4.84 from Superdrug (click here to view)
YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Pourpre Intouchable - £22.50 from John Lewis (click here to view)

 For those ladies who are still in desperate need of some more inspiration, feast your eyes on these beauties below :)

Ciao ♥ Xx

SS14 Trend #3

Ciao ♥ Today I present to you the third and extremely long overdue installment of my SS14 Fashion Trends blog post series. I've just checked the date in which I published the installment prior to this one and it has been almost three months. Goody gosh, now that is a long time. To be fair I had been meaning to get this blog post published for quite some time but eventually gave up in doing so as life and work simply got in the way. For those who wish to recap and have a read of the first installment, click here. As for the second installment, click here.

The third trend I will be discussing happens to be a personal favourite of mine and one that I've had in my wardrobe for many years. It is a trend that has had the blogger and YouTuber, Leanne from LLimWalker, talking about in her latest videos. Do you guys have the faintest idea on what it could be? Yes! No! Okay, I'll give you one more clue. It is something that you could create in the very comfort of your own home considering that you have mastered the skill of it. That skill being crochet.

Personally, I don't believe that this is a trend that initially had people rushing out to get their hands on. Instead I feel that it is something that a lot of people have been on the fence about as many refer to crochet as being grandma-like. Some also consider it to be a thing of the past, more specifically a thing of the 70s. This couldn't be further from the truth as the runway experienced a revival of crochet this season as it was incorporated into the collections of designers such as Roberto Cavalli. Shown below are a few of the looks from Cavalli's collection.

For those ladies who are not so keen on wearing an outfit that is fully or heavily crocheted there are several ways in which you can still rock this trend. For instance, several garments have a crochet embellishment whether it being a t-shirt with crochet front detailing, a playsuit with crochet panels or a pair of denim shorts that has a crochet trimming. There are also several accessories and jewellery pieces that are made from this pattern.

• #FashionTrendTip: Due to the delicate nature of crochet it's often advised that extra care be taken (i.e. when wearing jewellery) to prevent the garment from snagging. 

• #FashionTrendTip: If the remainder of your summer consists of going to a festival then this is a fashion trend that will help to give you that carefree and bohemian vibe that many festival-goers attempt to replicate.

Below are some of my current favourite crochet finds from the high-street. What are your favourite pieces from this selection? I'm loving the crochet patch dress and think it would look amazing with the choker necklace :)

Carly Crochet Bikini Top - £19 from Accessorize (click here to view)

Carly Crochet Bikini Brief - £15 from Accessorize (click here to view)

Crochet Flower Bracelets - £6.50/£4.50 from Miss Selfridge (click here to view)

Crochet Patch Dress - £60 from Topshop (click here to view)

Crochet Sandals - £39.99 from Bershka (click here to view)

Daisy Crochet Hoody - £110 from Little White Lies (click here to view)

Crochet Shorts - £24 from Topshop (click here to view)

Limited Edition Crochet Tassel Choker Necklace - £10 from ASOS (click here to view)

Crochet Paper Stetson - £22 from Accessorize (click here to view)

New Look Crochet Skinny Belts 2 Pack - £8.99/£5 from ASOS (click here to view)

What are you views on this particular fashion trend? Is it something you would consider rockin' or is it something you would avoid? Do let me know in the comment box below :) X

Ciao! & lots of love ♥