Do you ever feel like you've broken someone's heart

I had a pretty good weekend really, you? I spent Friday night with the boyfriend, saw basically all my family on Sunday and went shopping on Saturday, got the prettiest lace dress and actual brogues in Primark. Yes, Primark! This is what I wore, one of my many dresses from Thailand♥ The shopping there was amazing, I spotted lots of the same trends we have here at the moment - florals, lace, denim, even jeggings! - but everything is ten times cuter! Have a good week! x


dress: thailand, cardigan: my mother's wardrobe, black tights, converse.

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Nothing you can say that can't be sung

How many of you use discount codes when shopping? Vouchercodes has great online codes for stores like ASOS, MyWardrobe, and Liberty, as well as printable vouchers for restaurants like Pizza Express, so you can afford to shop and eat out! At the moment they are offering an amazing 30% off at Gap, as well as other discounts at All Saints and Oasis.The best thing is that the site is completely free and really easy to use - what could be simpler?

I've got a lot of things to look forward to this year (like Thailand and America!) but that also means I'll be needing to save lots of money when updating my wardrobe. Here are my top five picks for 2010, all under £40.

1. LACE DRESS, £38, TOPSHOP.

Lace has already proven to be big this winter, and I predict the trend will continue this spring, in lighter, softer shades of pink and cream. I love this dress so much, it's perfectly girly and looks just like Alexa's!

2. FLORAL SKATER DRESS, £25, NEW LOOK

Skater dresses + florals = that's going to be a winner right? I saw someone wearing this dress on lookbook, then looked it up to find it was only £25, so I think it's my favourite I've seen yet!

3. FLORAL LEGGINGS, £20, TOPSHOP

I've always been a fan of florals and I think these leggings would look great with everything, from bright t-shirts and blazers to simple black bodycon, so I think they're pretty good for £20! Only problem is which colour to choose?

4. BRETON TOP, £18, ASOS

Breton tops are a great basic to have in your wardrobe and are always chic, if you haven't got one already I suggest you move this to top of your list!

5. ALPHABET TIGHTS, £10, HOUSE OF HOLLAND AT URBAN OUTFITTERS

Tights are probably the easiest way to update your look and these are available in loads of crazy cool designs elsewhere on the internet as well, all at a bargain price. Plus THEY'RE BY HENRY HOLLAND!

I hope you enjoyed this post and visit the voucher codes website! x

Put on my radiation suit and slip away

How was your Christmas? Mine was really good, and I got loads of lovely presents, including jeans and a top from Topshop, a gorgeous black leather bag from Urban Outfitters, various bits and bobs for Thailand, Benefit makeup, a few really good albums (which I'll probably post about soon!) and the pink headphones I posted about before (:

Today with some of my money I hit the sales! I have to say I do rather like the idea of sales, though when it comes to it I always fail and end up going back to the newer expensive stock haha! I got a few little things in Accessorize, some shoes in New Look and this in Topshop...

Crop Top, £16

Skirt, £30 (It looks quite boring here but it's actually really nice!)

I also tried on this dress after gazing at it on the website a good few times, but it didn't fit properly. I was pretty upset actually as it's so lovely and would be perfect for Thailand! Oh well, more summer stuff will come out soon, and hopefully I should be able to get a job at some point!

I'm going to spend New Year in Cornwall with my boyfriend and some friends which I'm quite looking forward to, what are you up to? Happy New Year everyone! x

House made of paper

A few weeks ago I discovered this great site, Fashion Confidential, and I was just wondering if any of you had heard of it before?

It sells designer clothing, through stores like Matches and Net-a-Porter, so you can easily browse a massive selection of clothes, shoes and bags. There is literally hundreds of designers to choose from, including Burberry, Balmain, Chloe, Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood to name but a few.

However what makes it different is that there's so much more than shopping. This site doesn't just sell, but it helps you find ideas and great bargains both on the web and on the high street. The boutique directory is full of old favourites, as well as great new stores, and the Bargain Hunter section is genius. It has details of all the best designer sample sales and a calendar showing all the dates. It also picks out the best individual items from websites like The Outnet, Matches Style Steals and Browns Labels for Less.

The Style Report section is essentially a blog of the site, full of beautiful photos and celebrity inspiration, I'm already addicted! Also one of the editorial features at the moment is an interview with the designers from Preen, which I loved reading, and there's also a little list of blogs I'm sure you'll love if you don't already know them!




However my favourite part of the website is definitely the new magazine. Although I love savouring a good issue of Vogue, I think online magazines, or e-zines, are the future and this one is great. It contains loads of catwalk photos, style tips, designer interviews and the hottest new pieces all linked to stores where you can buy them. This month's issue is packed full of great Christmas gifts and outfit ideas - if only I could afford some of it!


I hope you enjoyed this post - now click here to visit Fashion Confidential!

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Remember cuddles in the kitchen yeah, to get things off the ground

I spent the weekend with my boyfriend and my two best friends (separately, not all together), which was lovely, and so far this weeks been gooood. I'm definitely going back to Thailand now, in February next year! The flights are all booked up and everything; I'm actually so excited I could burst. Also I now have my ticket, and dress for Bloc Party. It's this one, though I promise I'll post some pictures soon...

Why does Urban Outfitters have to be so expensive? And why do they have to bring out such nice new stuff just as I have money, and have to save it? x

UO wishlist #1 by cafe- on Polyvore.com

P.S Can't decide whether I love or hate this. Thoughts?

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He catches raindrops from his window they remind him how we fall

Seem to have gotten a few new followers recently. Salut.

I went shopping with Mother today, got some rather nice stuff for my holiday, an oversized, slightly sheer t-shirt dress thing from H&M (though it is the most wonderful AA copy) and another pair of fake wayfarers to add to my collection. Also bought this dress which is for a wedding, but I'm pretty sure i'm going to be wearing it a lot after that, especially come winter with tights (did I mention how excited about winter I am?). Anyways here it is...

Anyways, back to 'the holiday'. Am off to Portugal (and possibly Spain also) on Saturday! Really need to update the iPod though, any suggestions of what I should put on there? Also am going to the library tomorrow, have decided to have a look for Franny and Zooey and Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time (thanks Kait!) but if you have any more recommendations that'd be great, I tend to read a lot on holiday (:

Finally I feel like posting something really random, but weheartit is failing me tonight, so here's a quote from Chuck Palahnuik...

"Your handwriting. The way you walk. Which china pattern you choose. It's all giving you away. Everything you do shows your hand. Everything is a self-portrait. Everything is a diary."

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I love that little game you had called, crying lightning

I know I should have really posted nearer the time, but Exeter on Saturday was really good! Unfortunately I forgot to take (or rather get Lynsey to take) an outfit picture but oh well. Here is a picture of her from the train ride home.

We did spend rather a long time in the Topshop sale, I think I tried on eleven things!? Anyway Lynsey bought this rather cool checked dress with a massive poofy skirt, and I got a new boyfriend shirt, a skirt and Barbara Hulanacki bag. I'd seen the bag before but thought £25 was pretty expensive, so I was pretty pleased to find it for £12. It's a really nice, summery colour and absolutely huge! I've been on work experience this week, and although it's been pretty boring, it has given me an excuse to wear everything!

Finally you know I mentioned getting an outfit for T4 on the beach? Here is the dress I got! It's from H&M and I really like it, though it's a bit long so hopefully soon I'm going to take it up a little. Here's a picture, anyway.

At first, when I see you cry

Not a particularly interesting outfit today, but here are my new gladiators I got yesterday, in Matalan! I know I'm gonna be wearing them so much this summer; I'm off to Portugal in just over a month (:

I'm so sad about Michael Jackson, he was truly an AMAZING musician. I don't think there will ever be another person like him. RIP :(

I started out with nothing and I still got most of it left

Just some recent online purchases... finally an american apparel skirt, some cds and a book. Oh and did I tell you I'll be seeing Florence and the Machine this summer? (: x

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Save us all tell me love is beautiful

Today Rosie and I went into town for afternoon tea in M&S, and a bit of shopping! I had such a good day and it made a change from revising! I got a few bits, including this amazing distressed union jack top from Zara. And I finally got round to buying some benefit, some georgia powder which I love already (: How has your weekend been so far? x                                                                                                                                                                               

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PS. How cute are these baby Chanel No.5 bottles!?

Save your wishes, they won't help you, and save your kisses, they're unwanted

The new Topshop collection looks amazing, doesn't it? I can't wait until some more of it is added to the website, sad as that sounds! Until then I've been thinking about buying this American Apparel dress, but I was just wondering if any of you guys have it ? I'm pretty sure I'm getting the pocket skirt for my birthday in a few weeks too, which is rather goood. You may have noticed I've added a few more links recently, Aindrea and Winnie, they both have amazing blogs which you should really check out. If you want to link with me then please just ask! Oh and if you're visiting this blog then thankyou, and please leave comments, I'd love to get a few more (: Sorry for the sort of mixed up post, but here's some recent weheartit lovelyness. Enjoy! x

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1, 2, 3, 4, tell me that you love me more

What have you been up to this weekend ? Remarkably for me I've done rather a lot. Yesterday I had extra Spanish exam prep in the morning, then in the afternoon I went into Plymouth for a little bit with one of my best friends, Fiona. I didn't buy an awful lot as I went in mainly to buy a mothers day present, and I'm trying not to buy any clothes until at least Easter which so far has proven to be very dificult! Saying that, my birthday is in just over a month, so I managed to have a good look around Topshop, and I've now got a few things to start off my wishlist. I LOVE this one dress from the website.



Also on friday I picked up a copy of Teen Vogue and I have to say this month the editorials were amazing. I know they always are, but the main editorial was quite simply beautiful. I loved the 'enchanted solider' one too, it was all military-inspired but with some florals as well, basically everything I am obsessed with right now! I tried to recreate this one look so maybe I'll post that and the editorial photos next week, if anyone's interested? Otherwise here are some of my favourite shots from the first one...

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All the while I was dreaming of revelry

What have you all been up to this weekend? I wasn't very well most of the time, but I thought I should show you the dress I bought whilst on my (very quick!) shopping trip yesterday. It's from topshop and is in this amazing floral pattern, sort of like scribbles, with a zip going up the front. Oh and I'm wearing it with jeans because it is very, very short. Even on me, and I am quite a midget! I'm sorry about the pictures, I hate 'mirror pictures' but I was feeling pretty ill so I'm hoping that counts as an excuse for the unoriginality!?

Dress - Topshop, T-shirt (underneath) - Primark, Jeans - Zara, Necklace - H&M.

I've just realised this is my tenth post. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I'm pretty pleased with that seeing as I thought my first would be my last! I refound Zoe's blog, so I think I'll post my 'award' tomorrow, or sometime within the next few days. Also I've been thinking about a few (hopefully!) more interesting posts I'll be doing sometime soon... how incredibly exciting. Just curb your enthusiasm. Anyways better be off now, I have quite a bit on at school tomorrow, including a nice telling off probably. Now thats something to look forward to. Hope you all have a nice week x

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the air is so thick and opaque

Thanks everyone for those last few comments, made my day.

Haven't really had an interesting day today, went into Plymouth with my mum for a little bit of shopping and Starbucks, didn't spend much but I did manage to find some really awesome red skinnies in the kids section of H&M (sometimes I really enjoy being short), and I got some patent silver shoes - sort of like converse hi-tops - in Primark. I'm not really sure if I like them all that much, perhaps I'll post some pictures in the morning. If any, what sort of trainers/sneakers do you wear?

Otherwise, I haven't really done a lot today, since I've been home haven't really felt too good, so I apologise for the rather uninspiring post. I'll leave you with a mini-playlist, just of a few songs I've been listening to recently, to cheer me up.

Around the Bend - The Asteroids Galaxy Tour (yes, it is from the iPod ads)
The Cure - Close to Me
Modest Mouse - Float On
The Virgins - Rich Girls

Finally, talking of music, I should be going to see Bloc Party live in October, with one of my best friends, I'm so excited! P.S. The title of this post is from another song, anyone care to guess...? I think it's a really lovely line (:

photo:PostSecret