Showing posts with label New Look. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Look. Show all posts

Sunday, 5 September 2010

Ramble: NOTD, Business Wear & Little Haul!

Hey guys,
It's been far too long since I did a blog post, but I started 6th form on Wednesday and I've hardly had a moment to think about anything other than where my next lesson is, how to get there and do I know anyone in my class? lol. Anyway I had 3 things I wanted to blog about so I've kinda put them all in one big post...which I'm sure is just going to turn into a long ramble!

First of all....NOTD.


(Asda "Be Mine", £1.50)

I've never tried any Asda cosmetics before, and as you can imagine from the idea of supermarket make-up and the very low price I wasn't really expecting much. However, I was very surprised! It's actually a really good nail polish. You could get away with one coat and I found it lasted well (about 4 days without chipping). I bought this nail polish as a replacement for the Collection 2000 Dynasty (see post) which sadly went all gunky and melted when I was on holiday. *Note to self: don't leave nail polish on the window sill when it's 36C outside!*
As you can see the colour is almost identical...I think the Collection 2000 has more pinky undertones whereas the Asda one is more bluey, but either way I think it's pretty good. And to be honest I think the Asda nail polish is better quality...it certainly lasted longer without chipping! I'll defo be going back to Asda and seeing their other colours :)


Now, changing topic completely (bare with me haha)....As I said at the start I started 6th form this week, and we have to wear "business wear". It's a total nightmare, I found it really hard to find anything that looked even half decent and fitted me ok and after wearing a suit for 3 days I can safely say I've never felt so uncomfortable or awkward lol. So, however embarrassing, I thought I'd show you my two suits (one skirt, one trouser) that I wore last week. We also have to wear proper cotton blouses so you can see them too...I decided to buy 6 in BRIGHT colours to try and make the suit more interesting lol.


Trouser suit - New Look
Blouse - Tesco


(I look so awkward in the skirt suit in particular lol...oh well I guess I'll get used to it!)

So after my busy first week back at school I did a little retail therapy yesterday. I bought...



Jumper from New Look, £18.99
I love the detailing on this jumper, and think it's going to be a great piece dressed up or down with skinny black jeans.




Dress from Warehouse, £30 (was £45)
I tried this on when it was full price and couldn't quite bring myself to buy it, so as soon as I saw it in the sale and in my size I had to get it. Yay :)

Phew that was a long post, I've filled you in on all now I think....and I promise to be a better blogger. More posts will be coming soon!

Saturday, 28 August 2010

OOTD: Results Day

On Tuesday I went into school and picked up my GCSE results...I was really really surprised at my results (in a good way haha) and I'm so pleased with myself. I even managed to get good grades in subjects which I hated and really struggled with. Hard work pays off people! :P
Anyway, it's been a while since I did an Outfit post so here's what I wore....






Necklace - Accessorize
Cardigan - Sfera (Spanish store)
Top - New Look
Bandeau Top - Peacock's
Trousers - United Colors of Benetton
Shoes - H&M
Bag - Primark


After getting my results I met my mum for lunch at Ikea and we also went to the Next Clearance shop. I picked up this cardigan but I'm undecided whether I should keep it...so I'd really like your advice on it! I love the bold colour and pattern but not sure if it's "too much" :)



So what do you think...is it thumbs up or thumbs down?

Enjoy! xo

Monday, 12 July 2010

NOTD & Some Sales Shopping

I've finally got a new camera, Canon Ixus 95 IS, it's not the best camera around but it was cheap and I'm super impressed with the quality of the photos!

First off, let me show you my NOTD. It is Miss Sporty shade 30 (which is pop fiction...if I've remembered that right!). I always used to look at the Miss Sporty range in Superdrug but wasn't that impressed, but they've recently put it into our Boots and today I picked up this nail polish for £1.99, thinking you can't really go wrong! I actually love it haha. The colour, application and finish looks great...I'm not sure how long it's gonna last - I'll have to update you on that!
Oh and by the way, do you like my ring? I got it for £3 in Boots, half price! :)




And of course since I was in town today I had to get a few other things...



Cropped top, was £12 now £6 - New Look.
On the back, there is a cute bow which I love!



Necklace, was £8 now £4 and Shoes, were £16 now £8 - both Accessorize.


Various mini-toiletries (4 for £3 in Superdrug) - I'm off to Wales tomorrow for a few days and just wanted some small things so I didn't have to lug huge bottles of shampoo, mouthwash etc on the train!
W7 gold eyeliner, £2 - Peacocks.

As I just said I'm going to Wales tomorrow and I'll be gone till Friday, so I'll post at the weekend.
Have a lovely week! xo