Skulls and Studs

As soon as i saw this Pink Uzi Tee i have obsessed about and knew i had to get my hands on one

Santorini Style Picks

So in a few weeks time Louis and I will be jetting off to Santorini to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary, my absolute favourite part of any holiday is the wardrobe planning

A) Because we love to go to places that have their own distinct style

B) Because who doesnt love holiday shopping?

Utility

So as a curvy girly there are some things i should probably steer clear of.... i feel like jumpsuits are one of those items, but i could not resist this amazing Topshop one! it is sooo comfy, it looks amazing and it can be dressed up with heels too! So this Topshop utility jumpsuit is currently £55 you can get it here, the kind people at Topshop sent me a 20% off code for my birthday so this had to be my purchase! Now i sized up to a 10 because there is nothing worse than a ill fitting jumpsuit and i think it being looser is more casual and comfortable and is definitely the style i was after i wanted something i could chill out in on a Sunday, wear shopping on a Saturday and even wear it out for cocktails on a Friday night and this definitely ticked all the boxes! I kept the styling simple with my Top Gun inspired aviators, Primark heels and a Topshop necklace...

Old School Inspiration

So back in the day when i started falling in love with fashion there were two little fashionista's who really showed me the fun of fashion and really inspired me for the next 10 years... 

Daily Uniform

So stripes are never too far from my thoughts when it comes to outfit planning, i find if i go away for a weekend i end up packing at least 3 striped items (normally white with black stripes) and when i go shopping thats normally what i am drawn too...

Blues and Blacks

So after over indulging on colour for Valentines Day i have had to balance it out with my normal colours and uniform of blacks, blues and leather pants! 

Valentines Take 2

So for Valentines day (which is also my birthday) my lovely boy took me to the Hilton Cloud 23 bar in Manchester for afternoon tea..... 

A SATC Moment

H&M always have the most amazing collaborations and collections and last year their conscious collection was no exception

Blogger Round Up

My favourite thing about blogs is how inspirational they can be whether its a outfit post, new make up tips or even interior inspiration; so i thought i would do a round up of a few of my favourite blogs -

Red Tones

So i bought this amazing dress from H&M for £14.99!! 

Is Strong the New Skinny?

Over the last 12 months there seems to have been a rise in the 'strong over skinny' look, with Millie Mackintosh, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Khloe Kardashian leading the way for the fit and toned look opposed to the skeletal model frame, which is a fantastic for today's impressionable youth... I only wish that this was the case when I was younger and more impressionable.

It's not something I generally talk about or really think about anymore as its not a healthy pastime of mine, when I was 15 and obsessed with fashion I loved Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Kate Moss and all the fashionistas of that time who really made me fall in love with fashion the only downside was that these ladies were extremely skinny and I was not.... I had always been chubby whether it was genetics or being over fed by my mum (I can only assume I was over fed to try and compensate for the loss of my father... We have to learn comfort eating from somewhere I suppose) but I certainly did not have the frame of my idols; the older I got the more my frame evened out though I have always had curves I found I lost my 'puppy fat' as my mum would call it, but then I found boys.... One thing I wish I could go back and tell my younger self is don't listen to boys and their stupid opinions ones who care would never be cruel, but there was no one to tell me this so I fell in to a trap with a controlling boy who made comments like 'I would love it if you were thinner' or 'look how amazing she looks' and that really was the beginning of long and dangerous road in my life....

I became obsessed with being thin because that would fix everything, my boyfriend was cheating because I wasn't thin enough all the stupid things you think to rationalise what your doing, I did everything in my power to be thin and after 6 months I had easily lost over a stone but it became a competition with myself, I needed to loose more weight than the day before, the week before even and I would weigh myself 3 times a day to try stop myself 'getting fatter' I did the usual wearing baggy clothes because obviously you want to be so thin but you don't want anyone to notice and confront you about it.... It still baffles me now how it became such a trap so quickly. Anyway move on a few years and a few boyfriends and I was still struggling to the point where my parents were worried, my friends noticed a difference I hated going out for dinner and I just became a shadow of myself but hey I was skinny so the world was great right? Wrong and the skinny socialites were becoming more and more popular Nicole Richie was one of my idols who was obviously also going through a very tough time as was Mary Kate Olsen and then Miss Moss declared "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" there was nothing thing wrong with me we were all just keeping slim it was part of being a grown up and a fashion lover surely?

Until the side effects started to kick in of years of starving my body of everything it needed, these came in the form of fainting, loosing feelings in my hands, regular dizzy spells and struggling to hold a conversation it got so bad that when I did eat my stomach would hurt so badly I could hardly stand up in later years I discovered it was my acid levels as I starved myself amongst other things it would cause the acid levels in my body to imbalance and when I ate it would upset the acid levels even more which caused horrific pains in my upper abdomen, unfortunately this didn't stop me as hey I had skinny legs I needed to get (body dysmorphia is also one issue that comes with eating issues I will never really know how skinny I was I avoided photos and only ever saw the larger version of myself in the mirror). Then 7 years ago Louis came in to my life (we knew each other in high school but had not seen each other for years) I feel awful now for everything I put him and my loved ones through but he stuck by me and just loved me for me not how I looked (well except my taste in clothes as I dressed 'differently' to girls around here as he would always tell me) and even then I could not give up my habit it was part of me and every fashion girl was skinny, the bloggers, the fashionistas even the WAGs were skinny, I needed to be the same as them to be happy or so I thought.

After putting Louis through a few years of hell which includes mood swings and avoiding eating with anyone and pretending I was fine I hit one huge wall.... I had hardly eaten for days and we were traveling to the shops and then suddenly whilst we were in the car my temperature soared, my heart started beating through my chest, I couldn't breathe and then my hands and legs just went I lost all feeling I panicked and Louis was amazing he was and always has been my rock, he pulled over and carried me out of the car and sat with me until I cooled down and calmed down and then I realised this was hurting more than just me, here was a boy who loved me for me he didn't care how I looked and he still loved me even after the hell I must have put him through and even though it's been a long road and I will never be 'cured' of my poisonous thoughts, I learnt to control them not just for me but for us, I make healthy choices I try not to over eat and I now manage to maintain a realistic weight and I'm happy genuinely happy and even with my wedding coming up I haven't gone crazy like I thought I would because I'm marrying a man who loves me no matter (sorry for the soppiness)

Winter Staples

Tones Of Winter

So with the weather here in Wales being less than inspiring, i find the colours i reach for everyday are navy and black and trying to be creative with those shades can be difficult.....

My go to items at the moment are my H&M leather pants and my Topshop Waistcoat, they are comfortable and chic and are so easy to throw on, i paired them with my Givenchy inspired jumper which is super toasty which i need in this weather and my Public Desire lace up shoes which are not the easiest to keep clean in this weather but they always look amazing.

Nothing beats a simple tailored item in your wardrobe that can instantly elevate any outfit in to something chic and pulled together.

New Year New Post.......

So 2015 has not been the best year it most definitely has been a roller coaster of extreme highs and extreme lows, one of the highest highs was getting to see my best friend get married in June just to be part of it and witness that moment was overwhelming and a emotional roller coaster and was most definitely what i needed after having a year riddled with sadness and realisation that my own wedding would be missing some of the most important people in life, my friends wedding made me realise that you have to embrace the present and be grateful for the wonderful people you get to share it with and even though it has been a long upward battle to get back to where i was over a year ago i finally feel like i am in a better place with plenty to look forward too.

A Little Bit Of Isabel Magic.......

So i was lucky enough (or crazy enough) to have the day off to get up early and go to the launch of the Isabel Marant Pour H&M! I have been obsessed with Marants clothing for years i just love the Parisian laid back chic that she creates with her clothing, so when i heard about the collaboration i was beyond excited and knew i HAD to be there! I picked up quite a few pieces (though i unfortunately couldnt keep them all) so i had to do a couple of mini photo shoots to share them all! I was lucky enough to have the weather something that has stopped me over the past few months!

Outfits 5 & 6

So it did not take long for the typical British weather to kick in! My day 5 outfit is very comfy and relaxed as there was no way i was going out in that crazy rain (but i have missed comfy clothes and dvd days), but by Tuesday the weather had changed again to sunshine i really do think this month is going to be a roller coaster of weather.

Day 5 -

I am in love with this pink knit which is currently on sale for £15 (instead of £22) you can get yours by clicking here, i wear mine with everything and with this muggy wet weather it was paired perfectly with my PJ shorts which are from Forever 21 that are covered with my favourite thing in the world Paris!!! I also wore my Topshop moccasins which i have been dying to wear since i purchased them a few months ago.

Outfits Of The Day 3 & 4

So i am still playing catch up with my outfit a day challenge; i am only 2 days behind on uploading my images so here is

Day 3 -

I was channeling my inner hippy on Saturday, i am obsessed with this Topshop dress, it is so floaty and romantic and has been in my wardrobe for years and is always my go to dress when i need something  light and easy (though it has been too hot recently to wear it now the temperature has cooled slightly its perfect); i have paired it with my Topshop leopard pumps and my Topshop bag (i love this bag so much it was my Paris bag but i just find it so handy i have to use it all the time). I threw on my River Island reptile print headband which is such a easy go to piece that makes my hair look amazing on a bad hair day!!

August Outfit a Day Challenge

August is a pretty temperamental month weather wise, so I thought I would attempt to do a outfit a day challenge; throughout August the weather can go from HOT to rainy and cold within hours so i thought it might be interesting to see what my go to pieces are and how i can style them for different weather conditions.

So Here is Day 1 -

Wearing my favourite Zara sequin trousers and my newly purchased Primark high neck crop, I have also styled it up with my skull shoes from the amazing website everything5pounds (yes they were only £5!! They scream McQueen to me!) and my statement necklace from Primark; i also tried a little half up half down with my hair, normally its all down and messy so i thought i would go with a more polished look. Also please excuse the quality i dont always have time to go get my Nikon so some are taken on my iphone!

23.07.13

So temperature is finally dropping a little bit, which means it is far easier to dress up and have fun with fashion this is the perfect warm summer outfit.

Shirt - Evie Hart Here

Shorts - Topshop

Shoes - Topshop

Necklace - New Look Here

Bag - New Look Here

I Love this outfit it is so easy to wear and looks so chic! My Shirt is from Evie Hart and is so light weight and looks amazing with everything whether its dressed up or dressed down; i decided to pair it with my pleather high waisted shorts from Topshop which i have had for years! They are the perfect length and fit amazing!!! As always my trusty wedges pulled this outfit together along with the help of my NEW purchases! My Necklace was a mere £5.99 from New Look and i love it so so much and it goes perfectly with my new bag which was only £14.99 i love places like New Look for perfect little outfit add ins; and i really do think these two pieces make the outfit! 

So i have decided to try a little bit of Video Blogging so check out my video above! Let me know what you think its a little bit patchy as it was my first attempt but i love the song which is by Daughter its a beautiful listen. xoxox

Oh and a quick little CONGRATULATIONS to Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate and Wills) on the birth of their new baby Boy and our future King!! What A wonderful time to be British I cannot wait to see them with him and hear what they have decided to call our new royal xoxoxo