Thursday, 4 April 2013

Outfit: Nude & Black

Outfit: Nude and Black




It's still a little cold outside but the sun is actually shining and the few clouds are white and fluffy instead of grey. Taking all this into consideration, I think it's time to start creating spring/summer outfits - and have them being weather appropriate. 

I try to keep outfits like this quite affordable because I  don't have the money to spend too much and I'm sure there are other people who feel the same way. Plus it's always nice to find a bargain.


Victoria, x

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Co-Ordinates: Topshop and Primark

Topshop Co-ords

While it looks as though Spring is tentatively, but finally, coming our way it seems appropriate to get excited about the spring/summer trends for this year. One of my absolute favourites is co-ordinates. 

As I'm sure everyone has noticed, the crop top has made a come back. I've not jumped on the bandwagon yet because I'm not sure I'm confident enough to pull it off, but maybe with the assistance of a super high waisted pair of shorts, it could work. 

These Topshop co-ords are just so pretty and amazing. However, a little out of my price range. However, Victoria from Victoria's Vintage posted about Primarks Summer collection and it featured some of the cutest co-ords, so I might have to head that way.

Primark, Summer 2013.
What do you think?
Victoria, x

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Wednesday, 6 February 2013

H&M Statement Necklace




First off, I ninety-five percent admit that I am not a jewellery girl. One reason is that I can never ever spell it correctly but mostly, I just don't really like much of it. I think I must just be very fussy and sometimes I think it can get in the way. Don't get me wrong, I have a special place in my heart reserved for my silver-with-a -big-diamond (not set in) engagement ring that I will one day in the (far far away) future be given, but for the most part, jewellery isn't for me.

However, there are those few and far between moments that make up that five percent of my feelings on jewellery and one of them happened only two weeks ago. I spotted this beautiful necklace in H&M for £7.99. I needed something to add a little colour to the black playsuit I bought for my friends eighteenth and this little gem in perfect. You can see how I wore it in my last post.

I think I may now have a new favourite piece of jewellery, which isn't really that hard considering the size of my collection. But just look at it!

Victoria xx

Monday, 4 February 2013

Outfit: Primark Lace Playsuit




Playsuit (belt included) - Primark - Reduced to £7
Necklace - H&M - £7.99

One of my best friends turns eighteen very soon and I wanted to make sure that I have photos of the outfit so that I can blog it. However, I know I won't have time on the day so I got dressed up mid-afternoon, two weeks in advance to take some pictures and to make sure it looked okay.

In real life, it looks a little dressier than it does in the top photo and the lace detail is so pretty. For £7 I don't think it's bad at all. Usually, I don't really like the belts that come with clothes but this one goes really well and cinches it in a little which is always nice.

I haven't decided if I'll pair it with black tights or nude tights on the night. I definitely need tights though, one for the confidence and two, because I can't get my heels on with out them. I also love this necklace. It adds the pop of colour the outfit needs and it just so pretty. 

Love Victoria x

Sunday, 3 February 2013

The Body Shop Eye Make Up Remover



Somebody on Twitter recommended me this product and everyone raves about The BodyShop but I've never really paid attention because I think they stuff is quite expensive. However, I thought I could stretch to £8 and decided to give the Comomile Eye Make Up Remover a go. 

With this product, a little goes a long way. Pouring just the tiniest amount on to a cotton pad will soak the whole pad. It's quite a big bottle as well at 250ml so it will last me a good while. 

The packaging does specify only eye make up remover but I just assumed that it could be used for your whole face. I wouldn't recommend this, it isn't the intended use and made my skin incredibly dry. Obviously I'm only speaking for my self - my skin becomes dry very easily so it might vary depending on your skin type. 

It does remove my eye make up pretty well, the only problem I have is that when i wake up I have slight panda eyes which means I have to use it again or grab a make up wipe. 

Honestly, it is a good product and I don't regret buying it. It does what is says and you get a lot of product for your money but I probably wouldn't purchase it again just because it hasn't jumped out at me. 

Have you tried this or got any alternatives?
Victoria xx

Thursday, 31 January 2013

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

Friday, 4 January 2013

What's In My Shower?

Happy New Year! Thought I'd start there as I haven't actually blogged this year yet. I'm doing a little bit of a different post with a bit of a different format (fancy way of saying I've discovered the collage funtion). It's going to be short and sweet but I hope you enjoy it.
(I know my conditioner is 500ml but I can't find it on the website sorry)

These are part of the Avon Advanced Techniques range and they have Moroccan argan oil in which was massive in the blogging world a couple of months ago. I love these products, they smell lovely and do exactly what they're supposed to do. They are so well priced as well, even when they aren't reduced I think the pricing is so good.

I got this as a present and I'm really glad I did because I wouldn't have picked it up otherwise. It smells so delicious, it has a 'freshly squeezed lime fragrance'. It's really creamy and lathers up beautifully so it will last quite a long time, especially 500ml of it. I love the pump function because it means you don't get the water from the shower going into the product. Also, you can't not mention the packaging of a Soap and Glory product. I'm a sucker for cute packaging and S&G always get it right. 

And finally..


I have absolutely no idea what these are called so I'm going to go with 'Net Sponge'. You'll probably know what they are anyway but I had to mention it. I use these when using shower washes or gels because it makes things lather up so well so you only need to use a little bit and it goes a long way.

Anyone know what 'net sponges' are actually called?
Victoria x


p.s. These pictures are taken on the bathroom floor because it was the only place that the light was okay.