Outfit Of The Day | Smart/Casual Interview

Grey Scallop Lace Vest - Topshop [LINK] | Navy Blazer - Primark | Skinny Jeans - New Look [Similar] | Nude Flats - Miss Selfridge
Tote Bag - New Look [LINK] | Vintage Bow Necklace - Dolly Bow Bow [LINK] | Rose Earrings - New Look

Hello everyone! So yesterday I had an interview at my college to see whether I can do the next level of my Beauty Therapy course. Thankfully I got in which I'm really pleased about and I can't wait to start learning all the spa treatments in September! I wasn't too sure what to wear to this interview as I knew it wouldn't be as formal as a job interview, but I still wanted to make a good first impression.  So I opted for a smart/ casual look with a dressier top half and a simple pair of skinny jeans - I wanted to be comfortable but at the same time well presented.

For my top, I went with my new Topshop Grey Scallop Lace Vest which I think is very pretty and flattering. I love how the underneath cover up finishes just above the waist line on my jeans, but the lace material is a little longer so covers the top of my jeans up! The back of the top is completely lace and pretty sheer, so I knew I had to pair it with a jacket that would keep me looking smart. I decided to wear my navy blazer from Primark which is light weight and still nice to wear in the warmer weather. I think Primark's blazers are amazing, they have a huge range of colours and you can often find them in the sale for around £11! My jeans are a simple pair of light blue jeans from New Look that I bought ages ago, but I'm sure they still sell a similar looking pair. I love wearing lighter coloured jeans in the warmer months, especially on the cooler days, as they can still look Summery when paired with a pretty top. The shoes I wore are my Miss Selfridge Eloise Nude flats which I bought last summer (they were actually featured in my very first haul!). I love the pink detailing on the strap and they're the kind of shoes that go with any outfit.

For accessories, my bag is from New Look and is a gorgeous light tan tote bag with a short handle (it also comes with a long handle you can attach). I picked this bag up the other day and I absolutely love it! For my necklace, I wanted something simple yet at the same time added some nice detail around the neck, so I went for my Dolly Bow Bow Vintage Bow necklace. I love how the metal looks old and tarnished, definitely very vintage looking! Finally I also wore a simple pair of nude rose stud earrings just to complete the look. I really like this outfit as it's the kind of one that can work for almost any ocassion as it is half smart, half casual.

What are your thoughts on my smart/ casual outfit?

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Outfit Of The Day | Coral Maxi Skirt

Coral Maxi Skirt - Primark | Black Vest Top - Primark | Sandals - New Look (similar style HERE) | Rabbit & Gem Necklace - Miss Selfridge | 

"Love Always" Bracelet - Dorothy Perkins LINK | Bird Tote Bag - Dickins & Jones (blue version HERE)

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely week. Yesterday was one of the sunniest days we've had this year, so I took full advantage of this and thought I would do an outfit of the day post! I've wanted to add more fashion posts on my blog recently so all this sunny weather was perfect! I also had my hair cut in the morning and for once I actually like how it turned out despite the fact it's a lot shorter! I'm planning to ombre it again before I go on holiday as a lot of the lighter colour at the ends have been chopped off and I really do miss it. It's a pretty boring cut, but what do you guys think?

Anyway, as yesterday was really hot (and I've been totally slacking on fake tan) I went for a maxi skirt and vest top combination. This coral maxi skirt is from Primark and is probably one of the nicest pieces I've bought from there! I love this style of maxi skirt where it's sheer material but has the mini skirt underneath to cover you up. As the elastic at the waist is black, I paired it with a simple black vest top which is again from Primark. For my shoes I wore my favourite pair of sandals from New Look which I found in the sale a couple years ago. I think these sandal are gorgeous and perfect for wearing in the Summer! They literally go with any outfit and add a nice bit of glam to a simple look. My bag I carried was my everyday bag which is from Dickins & Jones and to me, could easily pass as a Cath Kidston bag. The print is so pretty and there's loads of space to carry all my "essentials" around! Finally for my jewellery I wore my long rabbit and gem necklace from Miss Selfridge and my new "Love Always" bracelet from Dorothy Perkins. I love dainty jewellery and thought both of these pieces went well with the outfit.

So this is my outfit of the day, I'm actually really excited and happy that I'm getting back into doing these posts again! I think doing them in the Summer is so much easier as I tend to wear more "exciting" clothes at this time of year. If you would like to see more outfit of the day posts then please let me know!

What do you think of my outfit?

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Collective Clothes Haul

Hello everyone, hope you're all well! Today I have another haul for you, but for once it's actually a clothes haul! I never seem to do clothes hauls as my camera isn't the best at taking photos of them so I usually never bother trying to post one. But recently I've been picking up quite some new clothes for my holiday and I really wanted to share them with you. As you can see, I've bought quite a few dresses which are my favourite pieces of clothing to wear in the Summer. I'm sorry that you can't see the clothes in full, I'm trying out new angles so I can photograph them well and this was the best I could do! I'm planning to start doing lots of Outfits Of The Day posts once the sun comes out, so you'll be able to see them fully then!

Apricot Pansy & Dots Dress | £27 reduced to £15 | LINK

Apricot isn't usually a brand I buy clothes from, but when I was looking through New Look I spotted this dress in the sale. I instantly fell in love with the floral and polka dot print against the navy material. I thought it would be perfect for the Summer as it can either be dressed up with a blazer and heels or dressed down with a denim jacket and flats, so it's a very versatile piece. The only problem with this dress is that it is quite big fitting, so if you want to buy it I would suggest getting a size down from what you normally get.

New Look Cream Chiffon Belted Dress | £19.99 | LINK 

A while ago now I bought a navy blazer from Primark but I didn't really have many pieces it would go with. I picked up this gorgeous cream chiffon dress from New Look and thought they would go together perfectly! This dress fits really well (the belt really brings the dress together) and it finishes half way down my thigh. I can't wait to wear this dress and I think it'll be great for wearing out in the evenings.

New Look Black Sleeveless Skater Dress | £9.99 | LINK

The other day I realised I didn't own a simple black dress so I went on the hunt for one in New Look. After looking at their disappointing selection of black dresses I decided to look in the "basics" section and try out my luck. To my surprise I found this simple black skater dress for just under £10 and the last in my size. It fits like a dream and is perfect for any occasion, I know I'm going to get a lot of wear out of this dress!

Primark Coral Flower Cut Out Dress | £10 |

The new dress selection in Primark is amazing at the moment! I've fallen in love with the simple dresses that have a cut out flower design around the stomach area and I literally want every design they have! The first one I have is in this beautiful coral shade that just screams Summer time! It has quite a high neckline and finishes half way down my thigh. Even though it has a cut out around the stomach, it hardly shows any skin which is great as it will suit anyone.

Primark Black Flower Cut Out Dress | £10 |

The next cut out dress I have is the black floral print one. This dress fits me really well and I love the cute floral design. I've already worn this dress on a night out and it's very comfortable and flattering! I also like how it has almost every colour in the floral print, so this dress will go with pretty much any accessory, pair of shoes or hand bag you have! It's a perfect piece to have in your wardrobe.

Primark Navy Polka Dot Playsuit | £5 |

Next up are some more clothing items I have fallen in love with from Primark. These little playsuits are so cute and cost a mere £5! I first one I have is this navy polka dot one. It has crossed straps at the back which are secured by buttons at the front. The back of the playsuit is quite low so it will have to be paired with a bandeau underneath. A very simple piece that again I will get a lot of wear out of!

Primark Black Print Playsuit | £5 |

The final piece is my last playsuit from Primark and this one is in a black and cream print. It has the same crossed straps and again will have to be worn with a bandeau underneath. I really love the print of this playsuit and think it will look great in the evening with some wedges. Both of these playsuits are quite short but are very comfortable to wear. They have a stretchy wait line and are made of a very soft material. I will definitely be picking up more of these playsuits if I find any more designs I like!

So this is my collective clothes haul! I will definitely be posting more clothes hauls in the future now that I have found a way to take some decent pictures that I don't mind putting on my blog haha. Please do let me know if you'd like to see some Outfit Of The Day posts on my blog and tell me which piece you'd like to see first!

What clothes have you bought from Primark recently?
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OOTD | Christening

Playsuit - Miss Selfridge

Wedges - New Look

Bag - Primark

Earrings - Miss Selfridge

Watch - New Look

Bracelet - www.dollybowbow.co.uk

Makeup - Everyday makeup. I used my MUA Undressed palette (review coming soon!) for the eyes and Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake.

 

This wasn't a very formal event and it was extremely hot today, so I went for something lightweight yet still 'dressy'.

Amie ♥

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Haul | Feathers, Clothes & Makeup

Stila Angel Light Whitening Powder Foundation Refill in Shade B £1 Poundland

I was really excited to have found Stila makeup in Poundland after reading another girl's blog about it the other day. I picked up the powder foundation in Shade B as I thought it was too much of a bargain to miss!

 Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen in 01 Silver Chrome £1 Poundland

I also found this Sally Hansen nail polish pen in Poundland in the colour 01 Silver Chrome. I thought it would be a great product to try out! Poundland is definitely becoming one of my favourite places to shop at the moment! If you want a review on this product then just leave a comment!

Rimmel London Fix & Perfect Pro Primer £6.99 Superdrug

I've been on the hunt for a new primer as I've never actually tried any apart from The Porefessional I got free in Glamour. Boots and Superdrug were both doing a 2 for £10 on some Rimmel makeup and their primer was in the deal. So me and my mum both bought one to try out. I am planning to do a review on this soon!

Green & Gold Ring £.7.50 down to £1 Miss Selfridge

I found this ring in the Miss Selfridge sale section and thought it would be a very pretty accessory to go with lots of outfits. It's a creamy green colour on a gold, floral band.

Silver Charm White Thread Bracelet £5 down to £1 Dorothy Perkins

I love little bracelets like this which you can stack up with others or wear on its own for a dainty look. I love the silver/ diamante charm on the bracelet and think it's very pretty.

Left to right: Coral Feather Earings £7.50 down to £1 Dorothy Perkins | Navy Feather Earings £7.50 down to £2 Dorothy Perkins

I've been loving feather earings and found these two in the Dorothy Perkins sale! I love coral for brightening up a day outfit and I think the navy ones will be cute with an evening outfit.

Gold and Pink Rose earings £2.99 down to £1 New Look

I've been trying to build up my dangly earing collection and found these gold and pink rose earings in the New Look sale. I think they will be great for lots of outfits, especially for the Summer.

Peach Scalloped Edge Shorts £17.99 down to £7 New Look

I found these peach shorts in the New Look sale and thought they were a bargain! They're a little bit big at the waist/ hips so I'm going to sew them at the sides a bit (this is where Textiles GCSE comes in handy!).

Left to right: Navy Vest £3 Primark | Black Cami £2 Primark

I realised I don't actually have any navy plain tops and this is what I wanted to go with these shorts. So I picked up one in primark along with a plain black cami which I can also use with these shorts.

Left to right: Tortoise Sunglasses £2 down to £1 Primark | Black Floral Sunglasses £2 Primark

Finally I bought two pairs of sunglasses from Primark because mine broke when I was on holiday last year and I never got round to buying some more, but now I have two new pairs!

Has anyone else been able to find Stila makeup at Poundland?

Amie ♥

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OOTD & NOTD #3

Yesterday I went to my mum's friend's wedding. It was quite a casual wedding so I thought would wear a summer dress and a pair of wedges. The colour theme of my outfit was coral, black and gold.

 Dress - Miss Selfridge

Wedges - New Look

Bag - Primark

Earings - New Look

Bracelet - Accessorize

Rings - Vintage & Accessorize

Anklet/ bracelet - Topshop

Makeup - Everyday makeup & Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 12

Left to right: Revlon Step 3 Nail Growth Treatment | Ciate Paint Pot in My Fair Lady | Models Own in Champagne | Natural Collection in Crystal Clear

I used the Revlon nail treatment just to prep my nails to make them feel smoother and healthier. I then applied a coat of My Fair Lady as a base coat. I then applied 2 coats of Models Own in Champagne. This is one of my all time favourite nail polishes because it so opaque and such a gorgeous, shiny gold colour. I then applied a top coat of Crystal Clear.

Revlon Nail Lace in 840 Sweet Romance

I used the curved white flowers/ leaves on my thumb nails.

Models Own in Champagne

Here's a few pictures from the wedding!

Tea cup candles!

Hope you enjoyed the post!

Amie ♥

Mini Haul | Sale Items

So many shops recently are doing some great deals in the sales and being me I can never resist a bargain! I have a wedding to go to in a week so was able to pick up a few bits for that as well as a few extra items.

New Look: £4.99 down to £2

I've wanted to buy some feather earrings for a while now and I found these subtle coral ones in New Look the other day. As I am wearing a coral dress to the wedding I thought these would be a nice accessory to go with the outfit. They are gold dangly earrings with pink, coral and orange gems in and 4 golden metal feathers with the main coral colour feather in the middle. New Look have lots of different coloured feather earrings in the sale at the moment for around £2, so if you're interested in buying some check out their store or website.

New Look: £27.99 down to £10

New Look's shoe sales are always amazing! I actually saw these wedges the day before buying them for full price and being really tempted to buy them. Luckily I didn't as I went to town the next day and found them for £10! They are black with gold bead design and have a cork heel with rope detailing. Again I will be wearing these to the wedding and I know I will be getting a lot of use out of these because they're so comfortable to wear.

Left: Dorothy Perkins approx £6.00 down to £2 | Right: Accessorize £6.50 down to £3.25

 I've gone a bit ring crazy this last week, especially for gold ones. I love the flower detailing on the cross ring and makes this simple ring very pretty. I also thought the knotted ring would be a great staple ring as I do not own any like this design.

Primark: £7 down to £3

Normally I wouldn't have picked this playsuit out if I was shopping on my own, but my friend picked it out and we both tried it on. It's a really pretty light weight playsuit that is perfect for a BBQ or as a beach cover up. It's a neutral tribal print with gold sequins on the chest and thin straps. It has an elasticated waist band and can be tightened with the draw-string which I like to tie into a bow. It's quite short so great for Summer, but I'm sure it can be carried into Autumn if it is paired with some opaque black tights. I think the wedges above would also go amazingly well with this for a more dressed up Summer look.

Amie ♥