Blue for a Boy

Top: Gift
Shorts: New Look
Socks: Topshop
Shoes: JuJu Jellies


Congratulations to Kate & Wills on the new addition to their family! As a lover of the royals, I've been glued to the TV for almost the entirety of the last 2 days. To celebrate in my own fashion-loving way, I decided to wear a 'themed' outfit for the day. Originally I planned on red, white and blue, but I decided to go for something a bit more subtle and ditched the red in favour of just white and blue. Blue for a boy, no?

I have been lusting after a pair of Juju jelly shoes since I saw my beautiful friend Leila sporting a pair in her post here, and after a week of searching for shoes on Menorca (an island famed for shoes) and returning home fruitless, I decided to treat myself to a pair of Juju 'Babe' shoes. I couldn't be happier with them; they're flattering, comfy and quirky and the colour I picked (nude) is gorgeous. But if you fancy a pair, one thing: don't type 'Juju Babe Nude' into eBay - you get some, er, interesting results!

What do you think of jellies? Are they your thing or do you think they should have stayed in the past? Would you like a pair?

Thanks for reading!

Girls' Night Out

Top (Actually a dress): Zara
Jacket: New Look
Skirt: Topshop
Tights: eBay
Bag: Vintage
Necklace: H&M


I'm in the stars! Why? Because my room is a mess, to tell you the truth. This post is scheduled to go live while I'm on holiday, but I actually took these pictures a few days before I left, so I had clothes strewn everywhere. Packing is not fun!


It was my school's 'prom' the day I took these, but I didn't go. I met up with my best friends and we went for a nice meal out instead. Just as much fun for half the price! We went to a nice little Italian on the seafront~

The top I'm wearing is actually a dress with a mesh, spotty section on the top. Since the dress is quite fitted, I thought it would be a bit OTT, so I dressed it down with my favourite skirt and, of course, a pink jacket and bag!


That's all for now, hope you enjoyed! I'll have some pictures up from my holiday when I get back!

Vintage Jumper & Other Finds

Jumper: Vintage
Blouse: Miss Selfridge
Skirt: Topshop

I picked this jumper up from a vintage store in Brighton a couple of weeks ago. I've been wanting a mustard-coloured piece for a while and although it's not actually mustard, it's very close (the pictures wash the colour out quite a bit). It's also quite similar to a vintage piece seen here which I love. I decided to pair it with a simple white blouse and my trusty denim skirt for a girly feel.



I also picked up some other vintage finds from the flea market in Lewes (I mentioned it here) a couple of weeks ago:

I think I am in love with this bag, which is probably illegal on every level but hey. It looks really yellow in the picture but it's actually a lovely pale pink colour, and I think it's very reminiscent of the 1920s and 30s. It's gorgeous!

The last thing I got was this holographic Peter Pan...thing? I'm not really sure what it is, but it has a hologram of Tinkerbell as she 'tumbles with a shower of pixie dust'. As you're probably aware if you saw my 'Feelings of Nostalgia' post, I've been yearning for all my favourite Disney movies recently, so I saw this and just had to buy it. It turns out the film came out exactly 60 years ago!


That's all for now, hope you enjoyed!

Feelings of Nostalgia

Recently I've been feeling very nostalgic for childhood films. I don't really know why, but I have been finding myself looking for jewelry with themes from some of my favourite childhood films. I should be tidying my bedroom as I write this, but after an encounter with a very big spider I have decided that I will not be going back in there any time soon. I may well sleep in the living room tonight!

Since I've been on one of my irresponsible spending sprees and I have next to no money, the only way for me to satisfy this longing is to put together some outfits inspired by four of my favourite childhood films.

Litas: Nastygal / Rings: Etsy / Skirt: eBay / T-shirt: eBay

Socks: eBay / Necklace: Etsy / Dress: eBay / Ring: Etsy /
Shoes: Clarks

Bracelet: Etsy / Pendant: Etsy / Shoes: Topshop /
Skirt: eBay / Blouse: Topshop

Jewel necklace: Etsy / Anchor necklace: Etsy / Leggings: eBay /
Top: eBay / Belt: eBay / Boots: Topshop

Which of these is your favourite? I think I like The Little Mermaid the best!

Thanks for reading,

Candy Pink & Sunglasses

Lace shirt: Gift
Denim shirt: Topshop
Skirt: New Look
Belt: Primark
Socks: eBay
Creepers: Salt 'n' Pepper
Rings: Unbranded
Sunglasses: Unbranded

I finally have sunglasses! I've been needing to get myself a pair since the sun finally came out, and my mum kindly bought me this pair today. They have flowers on them! I find it very difficult to find glasses that suit me, but thankfully I think these ones are ok. I love this lace undertop - it was a gift from my godmother, and it creates a really flattering silhouette with a high-waisted skirt. In a stroke of genius inspiration, I decided to layer my denim shirt over it and tie it with a knot to make it a bit more fun.

I added my bright pink belt and complemented it with Estee Lauder lipstick in 'Rubelite' - one of the 9 shades in a sample palette that was gifted to me by my grandma. I've never tried this colour before, but I really like now (and it doesn't make my teeth look yellow - bonus!). I also wore my two new bunny rings - new purchases from the May MCM Expo - for a cute touch. I love the creepers-and-lacy-socks combo, and I couldn't resist it today.

That's all for now, I hope you enjoyed!

Spotlight On: Spooky Cute

Yes, it's May. I know what you're thinking. Spooky Cute? But Halloween is five months away!

Trust me, bats and ghosties aren't just just for October 31st!

Ghost best friends: NerdyLittleSecrets / Drippy heart bat: rarasjewels / Ribcage: rarasjewels /
Bat charm: SugarJunkieShop / Kawaii ghost: rainnua / Pastel bone: KreepyKawaii /
Eyeball hairclip: KreepyKawaii / Skull keychain: Clotique

Spooky Cute (or Creepy Cute, Creepy Kawaii and the like) is a small but growing fashion that spawned from pastel goth, deco lolita and other Japanese street fashions. It's a typical example of juxtaposition - clashing creepy, gothic and gory motifs with pastel colours, glitter and cute faces...and it's surprisingly versatile!

Spooky Cute can vary from sugary to elegant - just take a trawl of Etsy - so it can be incorporated into many different types of wardrobe. Even just one little item like a hairclip can put a quirky spin on an outfit and a smile on your face! No matter what the time of year, a Spooky Cute piece can satisfy a craving for sugar or a need for something just that little bit odd...

Although it can work all year round, it is perfect at Halloween. Why not don some cute ghoulies in the week running up to Halloween to get everyone feeling festive?

So what do you think of Spooky Cute? Which of my picks is your favourite? Leave me a comment and let me know!

May Wishlist 2013

(This post is not sponsored - I just love the site, so they're getting free promotion!)

Hello!

I have recently been browsing the CiChic website during my revision breaks and I have to say that I've rather fallen in love with some of the clothes. The prices are great and the quality looks good too, so if I ever manage to order anything from there I'll be intrigued to see what's it's like!

Floral Dress

I love this dress! I don't have enough blues and greens in my wardrobe, so this would be good to balance the colour ratio in my wardrobe for one. But the main reason why I love this dress is the style. I love the shape and the vintage-style print, and since I'm a sucker for florals and collars this dress is perfect!


Blue & White Dress

I love the nautical-yet-girly feel of this dress, and I think it would be a great staple in my wardrobe. The lace sleeves are a cute touch and since this dress is navy it would work year-round.


Striped Blouse

I am totally in love with this blouse! The colours are so nice and the little bow tie is such a cute addition. I don't normally like dark colours but this shirt is just so pretty!


White Floral Blouse

This blouse is really cute! I like how the flowers gradually disappear down the shirt, and I think it's a cool twist on the classic white blouse.


Heart Shorts

These shorts are so cute! They're sassy and fun and I love red and white together. They're a little short but that's nothing some undershorts or tights wouldn't fix.


Fruit Skirt

This skirt is so sweet! There is a dress version of this, but I prefer the skirt because it's floatier. It's simple, sweet and girly, and since I have a bit of a thing for fruit prints I would love to add this skirt to my wardrobe!


These items total...£113.40! I'd better get saving...


That's all for now, I hope you enjoyed! What's your favourite item on the list?

Casual Thursday

Hello everyone! I've just finished two weeks of exams and I have one week's 'break' (aka hardcore revision) before it all begins again, so I'm just rolling through with a quick OOTD.

Shirt: H&M (DIY Studded)
Jumper: New Look
Jeans: Warehouse
Socks: eBay
Creepers: Salt 'n' Pepper

I honestly don't like trousers, especially jeans. I find them really unflattering, hence why I live in skirts and shorts. However, after all my exams I really couldn't be bothered with anything else! I paired these lilac jeans with my trusty white shirt and pink jumper, and added my new lacy socks with my creepers for a preppy effect. Despite the jeans, I quite like this outfit~

That's all for now, sorry it's so short but I'm mid-exams at the moment. I hope you enjoyed!

Sunshine Kitty

Blouse: H&M (Studs DIY)

Skirt: Topshop

Cardigan: M&S

Tights: eBay

Shoes: Can't remember (about 5 years old)

Ring: Gift

(Ok, so I covered my face in most of these because I was facing right into the sun when I took them, so I was squinting and my face turned into a potato.)

The sun is finally out and it's nearly summer! Unfortunately, I have to get through a month of exams and revision before I can really enjoy it - but hey, so does every other 16 year old in the country. I went out with my friend this weekend and I thought it was a good opportunity to wear my new tattoo tights. I think I'm a little bit obsessed with them...

I got a lot of stares for these tights but it's better to be a little quirky than to wear the same as everyone else, no? I channeled my inspiration for this outfit from the beautiful Annika from pineneedlecollective and from my friend Kenny, who does videos here. I love both these girls' styles and I wanted to put my own spin on things. My style is quite simple - something I'm trying to improve on - but I'm pleased with this outfit. I'll definitely be sporting this again!

That's all for now, I hope you enjoyed!

DIY: Cute ring for under £1!

Everyone loves to save a bit of money here and there, right? One way of doing this is to make your own jewellery - this ring cost me a grand total of 65p! (That's $1.01 for all you Americans). The high street or even online equivalent could have cost me up to £4, but I've made one just as good for £3.35 less. Winning! This is such an easy thing to do, it takes less than 5 minutes. I used a wooden strawberry bead, but you can use anything you want.

Done! You now have your very own cute ring~