Favourite Things Friday.

Hey all, so it's nearly the weekend!! Who else is excited?! I worked today instead of yesterday (I work part time at Starbucks) So i'll have the weekend off, so am very excited!
I've decided to do a new feature, aptly named 'favourite things friday' (I have to admit I got my inspiration from Gala Darling's 'Things I Love Thursday'). Basically, Every Friday, I want to be able to celebrate the great things about that week, whether its personal or something more monumental, as well as share my week in pictures.
The reason I wanted to start this this week, is because on monday I had my last exam. One of my fave things, is finishing exams. There's no better feeling. It feels like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. I went out and truly celebrated! I love Cardiff for nights out, admittedly i'm a bit of a party girl, but i'm also very dedicated to my exams, so it was great to let my hair down!
On wednesday, me and my flatmate went shopping and for a cheeky cocktail. Cardiff is also a great city for shopping. It has pretty much everything you could dream of. 
My most fave thing about the week so far though, is this amazing weather!! Who would of known we were in Britain?! I love great british summertime. Unfortunately I couldn't enjoy it all today becuase of work, but afterwards me and my flatmate went in to town to enjoy the olympic celebrations. We saw the torch which was amazing, and then sat in a field and watched You Me At Six play live (ok so it was on a screen, but basically, yeah, live!)


My Week In Pictures: 

From top left: Nails (Gypsy Night, Topshop); Smirnoff Lime Vodka; Going out outfit! (Dress - Oh My Love London, Shoes - Asos); Tiger Tiger's infamous vodka buckets; Starbucks and panini in the sunshine; Blue Hawaiian Cocktail at Mocha Lounge; Costa Iced Pink Grapefruit Lemonade when walking back from the gym; Dr. Pepper and Grazia in the sun; The Olympic Torch in Cardiff!

OOTD: hello sunshine.

Again, another beautiful day! Today I wore my brand new top and shoes so couldn't resist doing a little post. I've had a really good, lazy day. Went to pilates then just been sunbathing. Hope everyone has also had an amazing day!

Top - Urban Outfitters, £30.

Cross Necklace - Urban Outfitters, £8.

Shorts - Topshop ,£32. 

Shoes - Topshop, £28.

This top has been tied at the waist, it's actually quite long and baggy, but thats why I love it because it's so versataile. I can wear it tied up, tucked in, or long and belted over a pair of leggings. I'm so happy I finally got hold of these much coveted shoes as well!!

Beth x

OOTD: cream dress = hello summer.

Hey everyone, hope everyone's been enjoying the sunshine today! I finished my exams on monday so I certainly have! My and my flatmate went shopping (I bought lots of goodies which I can't wait to show off) and then we had a cheeky cocktail in the sun. Anyway I thought I'd do an outfit post because the perfect look for this summer sun is the cream dress. I got this dress a couple of months back but it is still available. I adore this dress because it's very versataile. I can wear it with a pair of tights for when its colder, with some heels for an evening look, or just with some sandals as I have today. Plus its really flattering and fits like a dream!

Dress - Chelsea Girl at River Island, £25.

Ring - Birthday Present.

Nails - Gypsy Night, Topshop, £6.

Shoes - New Look (old), about £20. 

The photos aren't the best (I am going to get a tripod so then I can take decent photos I promise) but the cream dress is defo the one for the summer. And I err, did just order ANOTHER, slightly different one off of the River Island website, oops :/. Anyway, everyone get one!! 

Beth x

Have a designer Jubilee.

Everyone is getting excited about the Jubilee... including some fabulous designers who have made their very own crowns in celebration for it for Harrods. These crowns are so fab! There's the fun, the traditional, the mad, all of them putting the luxury fashion back in to what it means by 'regal' in their own little way! I couldn't resist featuring some of my favourites on my blog. 

Love this outrageously decorated crown from Paul Smith... Can you imagine the queen wearing this?! Would definitely give me a giggle!!

Crown by Boucheron. A bit more ice queen rather than Queen of England, but fabulous non-the-less.

The crown by De Beers. More traditional than the other crowns, but perhaps more decadent too! The velvet and gold and jewels sum up what it is to be a royal! 

Crown by Mikimoto, This is just totally cute!!

hundreds and thousands crown by Mulberry, pretty sure this is my favourite!!

So what does everyone else think of these Jubilee crown designs? Do you have a favourite??

CJG; Chloe Green's new shoe collection for Topshop.

Chloe Green, AKA daughter the owner of the Arcadia stores (of which Topshop is a part of) Sir Philip Green, has today launched her stunning shoe collection for topshop, named CJG. The shoes are all sky high heels or chunky wedges, with stunning details and a signature green sole. 
Below I've put some of my favourites, even though I have to admit it was hard narrowing it down to just a few!! 

Misha Slingback Mega Wedges, £130.

These wedges are just WOW, MEGA is definitely the right word for them. I adore the pale green which fits in perfectly with the pastel trend and goes with the sole. Despite the height these shoes look strangely comfortable. 

 

 

CJG Stud Back Peep-toe Court Shoes, £115.

As you can see these shoes come in 4 colours, Orange, Baby Pink, Black, and glittery green. I love all of them!! The black and the orange ones are suede while the other two are leather. I think these peep toes are very sexy and classy and the studded back is a really nice touch! The glittery green ones are stand-out and maybe more party shoes than office shoes! However I love glitter and I think they are a mix of outrageous and fabulous. 

Louisa Chain Booties, £175.

I adore these! They're very rock chick, yet the peep toes and the caged element make them perfect for the summer. The chain detail and small platform adds a little something extra to an already fab shoe. (These are also available in white and gold. I personally prefer the black as I think they're more classy, but if you're more in to your whites and brights the other option may be more for you!)

Well, thats a summery of my fave shoes in the collection, but if you want to take a look for yourself at the complete collection or make a purchase, the shoes are available on the topshop website. I think these shoes a mix of sexy and fun and I can definitely see another fabulous collection in the future!!

Fashion trend alert! Studs, studs and more studs.

I've got a confession to make... shh you can't tell anyone... when I was about 14, I was a complete emo kid. Thats right, I was THAT person. My hair was black and backcombed,, my eye make up dark, my jeans ridiculously skinny, my bright accessories ironic, and my belts? my belts were studded. 
That look was my own 'teenage rebellion', but while I still listen to rock music and my style still has an edge, I'm glad to say my emo days are far behind. Mostly because I discovered I can express myself through an actual real fashion sense. But maybe, just maybe we were on to something? Because studs, in case you haven't noticed, are back in a big way. Ok so I wont be digging out my neon pink double rowed studded belt which I bought from my local alternative shop 'Tiger Lily' any time soon, but studs on dresses, shirts, handbags and shoes are everywhere, as part of a major decoration or just to give a little edge. I think it's great. Studs give a dramatic rock'n'roll edge to any outfit. But be warned previous emos, these studs ARE more 'rock chic' than 'rock chick'. 
I think the look started making a come back a while ago to be honest. I got this gorgeous bag from Marc B about 2 years ago. I always take it on nights out, it's one of those bags I can fit all my essentials (and then some!) in to without having to compromise, but can still look dainty enough for a night out. 

However more recently i've been getting some more gorgeous studded pieces, like the dress below, which is also perfect for nights out. (Excuse the photo of me, I'd just finished an exam so I'm not looking my best!)

Dress, £30, River Island.

These shoes are a definate favourite of mine. They look like JC Litas, but I couldn't afford the real thing!! At almost £50 these weren't cheap either! I haven't worn them yet because they are so hard to walk in! But they are still one of the best purchases I've made.

Studded Heels, £49.99, missguided.co.uk

Lastly, I got this awesome phone case from Etsy a couple of weeks ago!! I love it. 

Phone Case, around £12 including delivery, Etsy.

[in case anyone was wondering about the nails, I'm wearing Barry M Lilac Foil with Barry M Silver Cascade over the top on the feature nail]

Below I've put some of my other favourite studded items which are around at the moment!!

Clockwise from top left: Studded Collar Dress, £27.99, missguided.co.uk; tie-dye shorts, £40, Ragged Priest; studded shoulder grey jumper, £34, Topshop; red shorts, £35, River Island; Shoes, £35, River Island; Mint Shoes, £28, Topshop; Louboutins, £945, net-a-porter.com (ok I know no one in the real world can afford the Louboutins but I just couldn't resist putting them in here!!)


The great thing about this trend is, if you're quite creative and arty, (unlike me) you can do a DIY job of it. Buy studs from somewhere like ebay put them in collars of blouses, shoulders of t-shirts, or the pockets of shorts, and get your own customised look!!

Sunday Best.

Hey guys hope everyone's been having a good weekend!! With exams coming up very soon mine has been occupied by revision! Today me and my flatmate decided to go and revise in the park. Anyway, my first outfit post was last sunday, so now I've decided to make a thing of it, with a new feature 'sunday best', which will occur, as you've probably worked out, every sunday (well with probably a few exceptions).

Anyway, today, I gave my OTHER new hat a spin, which is perfect for sunny days, although the wind did keep trying to blow it off my head!!

     Dress - H&M. Can't remember exact price but was under £10.

Scarf - Alexander Mcqueen, Selfridges, £165.

Hat - Urban Outfitters, £5 in sale.

Shoes - Primark (price unknown)

Necklace - Topshop - Price Unknown.

Other than the scarf (which was a birthday present from my Mum and i adore!) my outfit is pretty cheap and cheerful. I love love love the necklace. I must of got it about 2 years ago now and rarely wear it and now I'm thinking I should wear it more. I'm an aries and the sign of an aries is a ram, which is why I got it. I just think it's so funky! The shoes are also pretty old and worn, but go with anything and everything. The dress is very new and I recommend it. It's comfortable, cheap, durable, and pretty! 

Beth x