bag love.

Finally, I have something fashion related to share with you! I got this bag for Christmas from my Grandparents (a lot of love and thanks for this!) and I love it so much! 

I knew I was getting it, but I was still so excited when I opened it. I saw it when I was shopping with my dad one day, but we didn't have time to have present negotiations so we left it. But I loved it so much, I kept talking about it and describing it to my mum. It sounds like I was hinting, but I'd already asked for it for Christmas as soon as we got home. I seemed to just need my mother to understand how beautiful this bag was and apparently this meant I would describe it to her several times a week (I'm glad she can put up with me)! Ha, bad case of bag love.

I think it was around £30 which is the most a bag has ever cost me that I've considered buying. Even though I didn't actually buy it, but you know what I mean. It was from Next, but I think it was one of their stores that stocks the last season stuff and we bought it in November. 

I've had a look on their website and found a page which shows all the tan bags. There's a few satchel type ones, some a lot more expensive than this one though! 

It's kind of like my substitute for the Mullberry Alexa bag, seen below. 

Mullberry Oversized Alexa bag.
Image via Here.

Normally, I buy either small bags for when I'm just out and only need the bare essentials or big-ish bags that will do for school. But this one, this is different. This will definitely not be used for school. My school bags have a tendency of getting a little bit ruined, by no fault of their own usually. This one is too precious for me to use it for school! When my over protectiveness wares off, I'll start whacking it out a bit more. 

Are you a bag person?

Love Victoria xo 

Yesterday was so last year ;).

(totally saw the title as a facebook group! ha )

From here. 

I hope you all had a good start to 2011, however you chose to spend it. I've always been more of a Christmas person than a NYE one. I like Christmas because, for me, it's more family orientated. But everyone's different, and I'm only fifteen so maybe when I'm older NYE might become more appealing. 

I've been thinking about what I can write that hasn't already been covered by a lot of people today, and to be completely honest with you, I can't think of anything. Today is a day, that more than any other in the year, people are thinking about what they're going to do next, what they want to achieve and what they are aiming for. I kind of like that idea, that a bit of hope is renewed in the people that lost it this last year. I like that. Because today, you know you can start something. You can start something at any point in the year but today people seem to be a little more inspired to get that ball rolling. And so, this is what people have been writing about. I love reading about what people are aiming for this year. I mean, the reason we have these blogs is to share our thoughts and passions on various things. So currently, I don't think it's a bad thing that a lot of the posts seem to carry similar themes, because sharing your dreams and aspirations is a good thing. It helps you realise what they are, maybe even which ones you prioritise and it keeps the rest of us interested. :) 

However, because I've already covered some of my basic goals here (pretty standard ones to be honest) I thought I'd do a little bit about the year ahead, minus the goal talk. 

2011 could, potentially, be quite a big year for me because: 

- I turn 16

- I get my mock GCSE results back (either a reassurance or shock kick start for the end of the school year) 

- Finish my GCSE's 

- Get my GCSE results

- Prom 

- Finish the compulsory part of school 

- I will be starting sixth form this year 

Looking at them now, they are quite heavily school related. I mean if I mess up my GCSE's then my results wont be good and It would damage my chances of getting in to sixth form. but no pressure. 

It's going to be a busy year, I have exams spread throughout the year. January 14th is my first two (french) and I supposedly (date not finalised) get my mock results back. *nerves nerves nerves* 

So those are the things I'm expecting this year. They are mostly near the may-sept months though so I wonder if anything exciting will happen before then. I looking forward to some surprises this year, good surprises preferably. 

Love and Lots of New Year Wishes!

Victoria xo 

two thousand and ten plus one

How was 2010 for you?

To state the obvious, tomorrow is the last day of 2010. 

Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011. 

I know it's a cliché thing to say, but I don't know where this year has gone. I seemed to blink and then bam,  2010 is gone. 

This year has been quite a disappointment for me to be honest. I had such high expectations for this year simply because it was 2010, you know. It went into double figures. Surely, that meant this year was going to be momentous, right? 

This year, I drifted apart from quite a few people for various reasons and even though it seemed to get better recently, it's still not the same as it used to be. It's a sad moment when you realise something wont get back to normal. I know that's melodramatic but it's true. Moving on though, because we have a new year. New year, new expectations.

I'm not going to so new year resolutions this year, because they never stick, ever. So this year I think goals might be a better idea. 

I find it a little strange doing goals at this time of year, because I'm so used to working on school year time. So for me, the new year started in September. Anyway. 

Some of my goals: 

                                    1. Get good grades in my exams this year (a very very main goal!)

                                    2. Get a job 

                                    3. Take more photos

                                    4. Exercise/Gym more
                                    5. Eat more healthily 

                                    6. Become more confident in being my own person 

                                             ( I a bit feel silly writing that one down..) 

So they are my main goals. Despite the fact I cant get a job or join my gym until I'm 16 which is a while away, I still think they are achievable. 

Are you doing any resolutions or goals? If so, what are they? If not, is there a reason? :)

I love hearing from different people about goals/resolutions, I love the contrast between people. 

Whether this year has been a good one for you or not, I hope you have an amazing start to 2011. 

Look forward. It's 2011 now (almost.). Even if you had high expectations that didn't get met for this year, it doesn't mean this year wont be amazing. If you had a good this year, then 2011 could be just as good. Think positive. 

Love Victoria xo 

photos: here.

Who do you want to see in 2011?

Firstly, I hope you all had an amaaaaaaazing Christmas! I'm going to cover all this in another post because I had inspiration from Company magazines 'cool issue' and they said who they thought had been big this year and it got me thinking about my thoughts on who had been, fashion-wise. And when inspiration strikes, you gotta write. ;)


So, overall, I think 2010 has been a good year for fashion and celebrities. Agree? Blake Lively, Nicola Roberts, Carey Mulligan, among others, have held their own on the red carpet this year. 

Blake Lively

Okay, so even though I just watched an episode of gossip girl  three episodes in a row, none stop, and now want to be her more than ever ;). She has caught the attention of fashion lovers everywhere. She has been flawless in her outfits this year. 

Nicola Roberts

This is one of my ALL TIME FAVOURITE looks of this year. Seriously! It's amazing!

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan always looks stylish and sophisticated. This is a favourite look for me, I love the elegance of the outift paired with these almost electric blue heels. 

photos: Picapp

However.... 

We are very soon to be waving goodbye to 2010 and welcoming in a new year. 

My question:

Who do you want to see more of in 2011? 

For me, I have a little bit of a list of people I'd like to see more of next year. 

                                                          - The three up their of course.

                                                          - Katy Perry

                                                          - Leighton Meester

                                                          - Dannii Minougue

                                                          - Rihanna

                                                          - Kristen Bell ( i love her!) 

                                                          - Jennifer Aniston

                                                          - Lara Stone

                                                          - Cheryl Cole 

                                                          - Zooey Dechanel 

                                                          - The Saturdays (as a group and individually)

                                                          - Lauren Conrad

                                                          - Kiera Knightly

(** and Chase Crawford and Ed Westwick! I know how badly this makes me look but blame it on the box set I got for Christmas! It will cool off when I've watched it all , promise! ) 

 I may end up adding a few names when they come to me but so far there is my list. They are on there for many a different reasons. Some of them I want to make a massive stamp in the fashion world next year, you know, pull out a showstopper. For some, I want to see how their style is going to evolve, others are there because I've really liked a lot of what they've worn this year. And some, well some I just want to see more of, so I wrote them down. It's as good a reason as any, right? 

What about you? I want to know who you've loved this year and who you want to see more of next year. I dont want to focus on who I didn't like or whatever, because it's personal opinion. Focus on what you liked, it's happier. :) 

Love V xo

p.s. I just wrote xoxo for a little gossip girl themed pun but I rubbed out the second xo to try and diffuse the GG obsession I am bringing across in this post. proud ? ha 

Merry Christmas

I've been wanting to share my love for both of these outfits since I first saw them. Admittedly, I saw the Nina Ricci one quite a while before Cheryl's new Ad for L'oreal but that doesn't matter. 

Via here
The advert for Nina Ricci's L'elixir.

This outfit always captivates me, every time I see it in a magazine I stop and end up staring at it for a minute or two. Scanning all the different elements. I love the tights, I think they bring a lot to the outfit. Of course the dress on it's own would look lovely but I think the tights add that little bit of 'je ne sais quois'.

Via here
Cheryl Cole's new L'oreal advert.


Again, I stop what I'm doing when this ad comes on because I want to look at the dress for another time. It's almost as if I'm checking it's still as lovely as before. Ha! I love the shape and tailoring of the dress. And of course, the cute little glimpse of pink ruffles (doesn't seem like the right word?) from underneath. I want this dress so so badly. Santa? ;)

Via here.

We finally bought our Christmas tree today! We had to put it off when it snowed because obviously the roads weren't safe. But it's up now! My brother and I decorated it. We have a unique style, shall we say. I believe you will find a shoe, broken singing reindeer and a cd in the midst of all our other decorations. I love it! 

This will be my last post before Christmas! Hopefully, I'll sneak one in before new year! (I know everyone says it, but seriously! 2011 already!?) 

I really do hope you all have absolutely wonderful Christmases! I hope you enjoy it and have a truly beautiful few days. What are you up to?
Merry Christmas!

Love & wishes! 

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 

did it snow?

I know everyone is talking about it but WE HAD SO MUCH SNOW! 

The picture doesn't really justify it. But it was so close to covering my wellies. You can see my atrociously disgusting (but oh so comfy) pyjamas in this photo.. cropped with blue stars on them.. yup. I also had knee highs on. I looked like a treat. 

I got quite a few snow snaps which is good as I'm choosing photography for my Duke of Edinburgh skill. 

Maybe I'll put them up sometime. 

I'm going to see JLS tonight. Hopefully we'll get there okay with the snow. Apparently the main roads are okay. We're leaving in plenty of time to get there so fingers crossed. 

Hopefully, I'm getting a camera for christmas (but just after, cause its out of stock) so I will be able to have more photos because I wont have to steal my mums camera all the time. Eeeeeep! 

I'm going to see family at Christmas, where they only have 1 inch of snow. I'm gonna be a little bit gutted to leave our 12 inches (measured a couple days ago but yano). Oh well, christmas is better with family and no snow than snow and no family (and possibly no turkey if we suddenly can't get up there..) 

Hopefully I'll be able to get another post in before christmas, maybe something fashion related for a change, who knows!

Ha. 

Hope you have a lovely day today. Whether your playing in the snow, wrapping, listening/singing christmas song or watching festive film, enjoy it. 

As always,

Love Victoria xo