Blog im loving

I guess this blog, Cats and Rocking Chairs won't be new to many of you but it is a recently discovered find for me. It has quickly become of of my favourite personal style blogs out there. Created by Morven from Scotland with attainable high street finds put together in a cool quirky way with fabulous top knots! If you haven't already - check it out here....

All images: Cats and Rocking Chairs

Blog im loving

Today's blog is Life In Travel written by Hanh. Super stylish, a wardrobe and shoe collection to make you a bit green with envy and inspiring photos from her world travels.

All images from http://life-in-travel.blogspot.com/

Don't you hate it when....

You have an item on your wish list for some time but you never get round to buying it. You spy it at half price, it arrives and you excitedly try it on and Oh, it just doesn't look good......!

That's exactly what happened, I wanted the House of Harlow Abalone Starburst ring and pendant for ages. My-Wardrobe had them in the sale for half price, I finally get them and the pendant looks great. The ring however takes over my entire hand, it covers three of my fingers and looks like a satellite dish on me. Back they go.

I never usually wear gold but would have liked both items to wear together so both are heading back.

Oh well, what's next on the wish list....

What's your most disappointing purchase once it has arrived?

New brown leather

Here are a couple of my sales buys. The brown leather shorts are so soft and will be perfect as soon as I can start baring my legs. They are from River Island and were similar to a pair on my Christmas wishlist back in December.

The brown leather and wood sandals feel great to walk in although i've only stepped around the apartment so far! The wooden heel isn't too high and they have a nice height platform with thick yet comfy leather criss crossed straps. These were a Zara buy and will be perfect for my holiday.

What tops would you wear with the shorts? I was thinking of keeping it simple with loose tees tucked in?

Blog im Loving

Im back with another Blog im loving. Bu the right thing is written by Annabu a German model in Cape Town. I think i'd describe Annabu's style as relaxed and eclectic with some lovely location shots wherever she happens to be. I hope you visit it!

All images from Bu the right thing

H and M Spring has sprung

The new spring collection at H and M is exactly what I want right now and with such good prices, nothing over £35 and mostly around £15, its not going to break the bank. I have the dress, both pairs of trousers, both pairs of sandals and the jumper on my list. If only I could buy some spring weather right now.

What do you think of the collection?

New treasures

It took me slightly longer to get into the swing of returning to work last week so a very belated Happy New Year! I have a few entries to post to catch up on the last few weeks.


I was a lucky lucky person and so pleased with the presents I received, some of which are birthday presents, I've photographed a few favourites here for you.

Converse Hi-tops

 

Marc Jacobs Lola

 

Champagnes

 

Clarins favourites

 

MAC Fluidline and 266 angled brush

 

 Love Chloe

 

New Thomas Sabo charms, casino chip, eagle, snowflake and feather

 

Fresh cut flowers

Diana Dreamer Lomography camera

I have so many blogs to catch up on to view your Christmas and New Year posts and will visit all the blogs who have kindly left comments over the last few weeks. Back tomorrow!

American Apparel - 50% discount offer

Sorry for the delay in posting, I was hit by the flu and holed up at home last week. All well now and looking forward to getting into the swing of the festive season.

I had a great email from Groupon- My City Deal through this morning with a 50% voucher for American Apparel online - Spend £25 for a £50 voucher! Its a national UK deal and valid for 3 months and you have until midnight on the 17th December to buy the voucher/s.


Here's my referral link for anyone who hasn't yet signed up!

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/american/185630/.VKvRW1

Im definitely going to be buying one or two.

I've picked out a few buys that are heading my virtual American Apparel shopping list!

Christmas dreaming

This is definitely a dream list for Christmas as we have decided on a very small budget this year. Still its fun to wish!

With only 25 days till Christmas have you written your lists? What's on them?!

A little bit of vintage

I'm really happy right now, I ticked couple of items off my wish list recently.

First up was a pair of tan ankle boots, I had been waiting impatiently for a pair from Office after seeing them in Elle nearly 3 months ago, I did however find this vintage pair on Ebay. The leather is beautiful and I'm so pleased, they were only £21.

Second was a pair of loafers, I hadn't found 'The' pair yet but a pair of black patent Miss KG ones came close. Again ebay worked its magic and I found these very sensible yet perfect pair. I actually prefer this pair and love the buckle detail all for a purse friendly £4.20. 

 

Have you had any great finds on ebay recently or in a charity shop?

Forever 21 Birmingham opening day Bullring Birmingham

I decided I'd brave the opening morning for the Forever 21 store in the Bullring, when I arrived there was a very civilised queue which started to snake around the top level and when it came to opening the store you couldn't even see Amber Le Bon, I could only hear a series of cheers! As we entered we were handed a goody bag and I headed straight up to the shoes and accesories area on the top floor, it was nice and empy for about 10 minutes before the store was swarmed.

It really is a huge store and you need a good hour or two to browse it properly, The shoes I wanted weren't there so I wandered around slowly picking up a few items to try. I honestly didn't see that much I loved and a couple of the pieces I did like were litterally starting to fall apart before i'd even tried them on - buttons popping off whilst hanging a skirt up, unravelling fringe whilst walking around the store and the fit on the majority of items I tried wasn't the best......

I did feel slightly disapointed in the clothing there but I guess im not really the target audience, the accessories are great value and there is a huge range dotted throughout the store. Im not rushing to head back but im sure i'll pop in when im in the mood for it. 

The best thing about the store is the merchandising - it is fabulous! Tea parties, rule britannia and into the wild were a few of the themes I spotted and shown on my photos.

So although I didn't buy nearly as much as i'd hoped, I did take home a pair of khaki slim leg cords and a felt hat and im sure i'll pick up a few great buys in the future.