Primark Alphabet Top

My exams are over until June which I am so happy about even though I don't feel the exams went well which is frustrating because I think I've worked quite hard for them but there's nothing I can do about them now. So, to celebrate finishing them (good excuse) I went shopping with my mum and picked up this shirt from Primark for £12.

I saw Lily from LLYMLRS wearing this top on her blog and when I spotted it in store it looked so cute so I picked one up. I really love the pattern, I'm not really much of an animal person so even though I do own clothes with animal prints like owls and horses etc, it was nice to see something a little different.

Hope you're having a lovely day!

Victoria x

After all these years

Top - Primark

Jacket - New Look (old)

Skirt - Matalan

Belt - H&M

Nails: Main nails - Jade Stone, Accent Nails - Top Turquoise

Maxi skirts have been on the scene for ages now and I bought this skirt almost a year ago but hadn't worn it until recently because I didn't feel quite brave enough. I think this skirt does highlight the fact I have big hips which I was a little self conscious about but then I thought "my hips are big, so what?". And bang, I'm in the maxi skirt. However, I am still taking baby steps. I wore this outfit on holiday with my parents last week where I was pretty sure I wouldn't see anyone (I recreated the outfit at home for photos). I really love it though so I think i'll definitely bring it out in the hometown when the weather's appropriate!

This top was an absolute bargain (£2 down from £5) and is also really quite long so I suppose if your feeling  confident and have some jet black tights that you could wear it as a dress as well. It doesn't show in the photos but it has a really cute tribal/aztec kind of pattern on it. I don't know the word for it but the pattern is slightly 3D on the top (?) which gives it some subtle texture which is always nice. 

I hope you've had a wonderful week so far and are looking forward to the weekend. I've been having a mass clear out of my room which resulted in two bags of rubbish and one for the charity shop. I still have to go through desk and storage box draws to de-clutter but it feels so good! I'm working this weekend but might be going to Nando's for my friends boyfriends birthday. Although it's a big 'might' because I don't think he's into organizing it very much. What are your plans?

Victoria x

Parka Life

 Parka - Primark - £16
Top - H&M (customised)
Skirt - H&M
Belt - H&M
Bag - Primark (very old)

Today, I'm introducing you to my new baby, my pride and joy. This is my new green parka. I had originally gone shopping looking for a dupe of the well known parka/leather sleeves Zara jacket that had apparently been massive last year, something I had completely missed. However as I caught on this year round, I wanted in. Zara don't sell it anymore (to my knowledge) but a lot of high street stores have dupes on offer. See River Island and Topshop. I was surprised however to see that Primark had joined in as well. I was trying Primark's version on (annoying my friend for opinions while she slumped in the corner with a headache - sorry!) as I spotted this little gem. I tried them both on, trotted to and from the mirror countless times but settled on the parka with the advice from my lovely friend.

I just know I am going to wear it countless times, it goes with almost anything. It's also really lightweight so is perfect for school. Although, it doesn't have a hood and I don't like the sleeves rolled down but hey, I'll be cold and have wet hair but the parka will still look good. (right?)

Last week I got my AS results, I'm happy with what I got (AABC) but cried none the less. I don't know what happens to me, whenever I get results I cry, good or bad. Anyway, I went for a celebratory meal with two of my best friends the day after and wore my parka over my new playsuit.

Sorry it's an instagram photo but I didn't have time to take a decent photo and I've shown the playsuit so recently that I thin it would just be repetitive. (Also, I was in the middle of unpacking so, mess!)

Are you into the new parka trend? 

Victoria x

Owls, Owls, Owls.

Do you like my streaks from my gradual fake tan on my right shoulder? Thought so. 

I bought this dress the same day I bought this playsuit. I was really excited about going shopping that day so I was half expecting not to find anything (it's always the way) but I'm really pleased with what I got. I'll be posting it all through seperate posts.

I was a little bit unsure on the owl print to begin with as I'm not a massive animal print fan. I'm quite picky about it. Its grown on me though and I really liked it when I tried it on so decided to get it. This dress will probably be worn to school as I think it looks quite smart which might make up for the fact I'm not entirely sure the length fits the dress code. I'll pair it with black tights so it's less noticeable. It'll probably be worn to family things as well, I can see the owls going down quite well there.

I have really big hips (no shame!) which means the skater style dresses don't suit me at all and it's been really frustrating as they seem to be all anywhere has been stocking for the last year. So, I love that I found a dress that has a cut that suits my figure for once.

What would you wear with this? I'm thinking maybe my little cropped black jacket but that might make it look a little too smart for school. Any suggestions are so very welcome.

Victoria x

Pretty Blue Playsuit

Playsuit - Primark

Vest top - New Look

Belt - H&M

Nails - Barry M Bright Pink 279

I'm so in love with these colours, they're so vibrant and pretty. I think they go really well together and actually suit my skin tone - I seem to live in various shades of blue. This playsuit should be pretty easy to dress up and down. I'm thinking basic white pumps or brown sandals for a daytime look and then black tights and heels for a night out. If you have any other ideas of what would look good with it let me know, please!

I picked this up in Primark (£5 down from £10!) when I went shopping the other day with one of my friends. We both spent a little too much but it was such a fun day. We had lunch in pret and felt very cosmopolitan compared to our usual haunt of McDonalds. Also, I love that you can buy fruit in Pret! Even though I chose a nectarine and looked a mess eating it.

I'm going on holiday tomorrow so I'm trying hard to get some posts ready to schedule. Hopefully they'll work. Schedule posts only seem to work 50% of the time for me so fingers crossed. I'm only going away in England but I'm sure it'll be fun. I haven't packed yet but I'm just going to pack for various types of weather. Even though that probably just means packing a jumper and my new coat (so excited to show you this!).

Hope you're having a good day! 

Victoria x

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Utterly Unfocused

Top - Primark

Skirt - H&M

Belt - H&M 

Jacket - New Look

Bag - Next 

I was going to take these photos outside today but then I realised it was raining pretty heavily so decided it would be better for everyone if I didn't look like a drowned rat. 

I absolutely adore this snake skin top. It's really tight though and I tried on a couple of sizes and they all seemed to be like that so I think that it might just be that the material doesn't have much give in it. I love this skirt at well as it's a change to my usual tube skirt for school. I like that it isn't figure hugging either because if we're honest, you just don't need that some days. 

I was going to put my denim jacket with this but I wore it yesterday and so wanted to wear something different so I opted for my NL jacket so that it would keep me warm. Although it's been so humid this afternoon I really didn't need it. I want some steady weather please! I love my school bag but it really is on its last legs and is no way big enough for my school folder meaning it doesn't even do up properly and embarrassingly pops open sporadically through the day. 

Hope you're having a lovely day and week so far!

Victoria x

wolf pack

Denim Jacket - New Look (old)

Shirt - Primark (old)

Skirt - H&M 

This is a very quickly put together post. It's taking longer than it should due to my cave man like laptop but we're getting there! 

I'm wearing this to go for an Indian with my friends. As it's just us girls tonight I wanted to go fairly casual. Normally we go in massive groups (we once had about 21 people - that was a little too much..) and I feel I have to dress up a little more but these girls have seen me looking like all sorts so it's a little less effort. 

The girls will not be surprised to see I've opted for my tube skirt. It is a definite staple item and a play it safe item for me. I chose the floaty top as a strategic move really, I mean I'm going out to eat - I don't need body con there. 

My hair is looking a little crazy because I've had it up in a bun since 9am (now 7pm) but it will probably be poker straight by the time our food arrives because my hair is too heavy to hold any style for too long. 

Anyway, I should be off as I'm meant to be at my friends house in four minutes. I hope you are having a lovely weekend! 

Victoria x

Forget the past and move on.

   Shirt - Marks & Spencers (customised collars)

Skirt - H&M

Jumper - Rocha John Rocha (dads)

Bag - Next

Belt - H&M

This is my first outfit post using my new camera tripod! As you can probably tell, I'm still trying to figure out angles and heights and everything else. I have been wanting to post and photograph this outfit since I decorated the collars. I posted about making them here. 


This jumper is so so warm. It was my dads but it shrunk in the wash - it's literally felted. I love the look of the collar with the shirt. Tube skirts (especially black ones) are a definite staple of my wardrobe and I guarantee you will see a lot of them on here. If I have no idea what to wear to school I will bring out the trusty tube skirt and throw any top with it for an easy outfit. I love this bag but it is definitely on its last legs and I don't think it would take a lot of weight but who cares, it looks cute!


 I haven't worn this outfit to school yet. I want to but does anyone ever get a little nervous about wearing an outfit? I will definitely wear it at some point though. I know lots of bloggers only post outfits they've worn that day but I really love this outfit and wanted to share it. If you can post it onto the internet then wearing it to school is no biggie, right. 


I kind of feel like I want to be in Gossip Girl wearing this. I love gossip girl. I'm going to order season 4 to watch over summer. Wild times, I know. 


I hope you like my first camera/tripod combo outfit post and I hope your looking forward to your weekend. Have a good time, even if you are working like me. 

Victoria xx

What I Wore

Cardigan - eBay

Top - New Look (old)

Skirt - Primark (old)

Belt - H&M 

Tights - Tesco

Awkward Pose - My own

I'm literally the mots awkward person in photos, blah! I wanted to take another one because I'm not a fan of how 'look right at the floor' I am but my camera died, always the best timing.

I really want to do more outfit posts but I struggle with my camera and angles and where to do it and all, I need to get myself a tripod for it I think, any suggestions? I also need to conjure up some extra time in the mornings before school so I can actually take them because to be honest by the time I get back home I look like some sort of wreck and no one wants to see that. Just fyi I didn't keep my hair like this (strands flying everywhere) for school but as I said, my camera died before I could take any with my hair down.

I adore this cardigan, it makes an appearance at least once a week for school if not more. It's a brighter colour in real life, a reddy wine colour.  This skirt is one of my favourites as well but I'm always a bit hesitant to wear it because it's a little short but as long as I remain vertical the dignity stays intact.

So I hope I'll get to do more outfit posts in the future once I've figured out the logistics. Any tips on how to look a little less awk? 

Victoria xx

p.s. I've finally succumbed and switched to the new blogger and it just took me a fair few minutes to find the publish button!

Outfit Post (finally)

Vest Top - Primark

Top - Primark

Denim Jacket - New Look

Skirt - H&M

Belt - H&M

Bag - Primark

This is actually my first proper outfit post, and it's only taken me just over a year.. with the not having a camera, then exams, then lazy then having somewhere to do it etcccc #excuses. 

It looks like my skirt is really short in the pictures but I assure you all dignity was kept! I wore this out with my friends yesterday night (we played basket ball in the dark with very few rules.. intense) but I wore the same outfit just with a thick black elasticated belt and no denim jacket for a party the other week. I've practically lived in my tube skirts recently but they're just so easy to make an outfit with. 

GCSE results are out on Thursday! I'm not that nervous yet, I was on the A level results day but it's cooled off now. I'm doing something with my friends on the Wednesday day and evening to keep our minds off of results  stress out together. We can collect them at 10am. I want to get some sleep because I don't want to be some hysterical wreck whether I get good or bad results so I figure staying awake as late as possible should ensure a couple hours at least. It's silly but I'm nervous that I'm not nervous yet. Last year I was bricking it and I was only getting about three results back and they weren't even whole ones. Oh well. 

Any one who got results/receiving results? 

Victoria x

Style Swap - 90210's Annie

I love 'American teen dramas' - despite the fact all the actors are usually mid twenties. I spend way too much time watching them. A particular favorite is 90210 - the clothes alone are a reason to watch it. In one of the season 3 episodes (being aired currently in the UK) the character Annie (Shenae Grimes) wears an outfit that I love so so much. One scene in which she was wearing it was used in the trailers for the show on E4 meaning it kept appearing on my TV screen - reigniting my love for the outfit every time.  So, I needed to share. 

Via; here - just a google search. 

I've tralled This is not the most flattering picture but its the only one I could find. It's gonna have to do. Focus on the clothes. I love Annie's style (and Shenae Grimes' - hello future post!). I've put together some 'style steals' below. Click to enlarge them. 

Links: Topshop, H&M

 The set above is a slightly more affordable version of the outfit. Below, I have done a slightly more expensive set. 

Links: Mango, Zara.

What do you think?

Victoria xo

step this way,

I got this dress months ago, way before spring was anything that a (very very far away) wish! 

I didn't, still don't, really understand why it was there so early but i'm not complaining! It's from H&M and I split the cost with my lovely mum even though it wasn't too much! (♥). 

It looks shorter on the hanger than it is when it's on. Why am I not wearing it to photograph it? Because I'm still in my pjs with my hair in a questionable top knot! Its my first and only (so far!) dress that zips up/down on the front - so much easier to do up when you dont have to stretch ridiculously just to do it up! 

I haven't had anywhere to wear it yet though, sad times! When I saw it in store they had it on a mannequin styled with a cropped black jumper on top, it looked so nice! I tried said jumper on when I tried the dress on, but the jumper didn't sit right on me, but there will be one somewhere that does! 

Any spring/summer dresses you've been waiting to wear? 

Love Victoria xo

all together now.

♥

So! I went to see the JLS tour "Outta this world" last night, ahh! I really wasn't to excited before we went, which I know sounds a little spoilt but I just wasnt. The excitement kicked in when we got close to the arena though. We were a little late into the actual place where the stage is (I didn't know whether to call this the arena too? ha) because the line for the toilet was crazy, but when you gotta go, you gotta go. ;) 

We were kind of in the middle but a little to the left. We were above an exit so we had no one in front of us which was really lucky. It probably wouldn't have mattered too much though because no one stood up (?!?!). What is that about. Me and one of my friends I went with were the only people on our row to stand up. I haven't been to many concerts, literally just JLS this time and their last tour (yeah, i'm a big fan), but I was under the impression you stand at concerts? Am I wrong here, please someone with concert experience fill me in? I was getting into it, I had the arms up and everthing. Haa. I think the reason I'm making a big fuss about it is because at their last tour, almost everyone was one their feet. The odd adult who had come simply to look after their child remained seated but that makes sense.  Oh well, each to their own I suppose. Anyway, the photo underneath is from their last tour because, even though we seemed to be a little closer this time, my photos were really far away (if that makes sense). 

* Oh, and I'm sorry to go all 'obsessed-school girl' on you, but Aston = yum. *

I chose to wear my kind of back up outfit, if you will. The outfit that, recently, I have gone to or  at least to  the main staples of it. I probably would have made more effort if I had of been as excited as I was later on in the evening when I was getting ready. Oh well, I liked the outfit so all's good. I put together a polyvore set to give you the gist of my outfit. Basically, simple white vest top underneath a red chequered shirt with black straight leg jeans and my uggs ( i want some boots so badly!). The bag I took is similar to the one in the image except mine is white/creamy and was like £6 from Primark. I forgot to put it on here, but I also wore my thick chunky navy blue scarf. It makes me warm just thinking about it. 

Now for a slight tilt to the fashion side of this blog. The spring/summer lines have graced the catwalks already and everyone is looking forward to the sun and summer blah blah blah. But I want the winter to last longer. It seems to go so fast compared to the summer months. I want longer in my scarf. So, instead of choosing to show you some of my favourite summer/spring11 pieces, I thought I'd choose autumn/winter11. I know fashion always has to be ahead but I was a little shocked to see they already have autumn winter lines out. (making myself look like a right newbie with that line)

I chose Jenny Packham's collection because, quite frankly, I love her work. I remember discovering her website by chance in my first year of secondary school. I have a feeling I was looking at wedding dresses got ahead of myself a bit there. Anyway, I remember falling in love with her dresses so I picked a few from her A/W11 line to show you. 

Do you like Jenny Packham's lines? 

Love V xo