Weekend Vlog

My new vlog is up! Last weekend I decided to pick up the camera and vlog since it'd been a while and quite frankly I missed it. There wasn't much going on but everything seemed such a rush. Click the video above to see what I got up to, or head over to my YouTube channel to see what else I've posted. If you want to like and subscribe that would be great!

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Spring Clothing Haul

Now I know I'm a bit ahead of myself here, as in Scotland it's still pretty chilly, but I'd received some discount codes into my e-mail account and the temptation was just too much. So I clicked onto New Look and Dorothy Perkins websites and managed to pick up a couple of goodies.

• Stripe Top - New Look
• White Crop T-shirt - New Look
• Bomber Jacket - New Look
• Sunglasses - New Look
• Dalmatian Print Blouse - H & M
• Printed Dress - H & M
• Faux Leather Skirt - Dorothy Perkins
• Navy Wool Jacket - Dorothy Perkins
• Blue Knitted Jumper - Dorothy Perkins

I absolutely love everything I got and the fact that they can all pair together so well to create so many different outfit choices.

I'd love to hear what your favourite piece/outfit is so feel free to let me know in the comments below.

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Autumn OOTD

Recently I was on a wee holiday with my sister in Oban. I took her for her birthday and part of her present was a trip to the Sealife Centre. It was quite a chilly day and I knew we'd be walking around for a while so I wanted to be extremely comfortable and cosy. So I threw on this simple and very Autumnal outfit. (You'll have to excuse the hair- the place we were staying didn't have a shower and I couldn't be bothered using the old jug-in-a-bath technique!)

Cardigan- New Look

Playsuit- Boohoo

Tights- Tesco

Ankle Boots- Primark

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White Summer's Dress

Ok, I know it's not Summer anymore...and I'm not in denial about that...but now is the time when a lot of Summer clothes go in the sale and call me crazy but if I see something I like I will buy it and save it for the following year.

This happened recently on a food shop in Sainsburys. Yup...a supermarket! I saw this dress and it was just too cute and too cheap (£6.60!!) not to pick up. It's the perfect Summers dress. Although white is never a colour of clothing I would normally purchase- I will just get it dirty after all- I loved the sailer theme of this and it just reminded me of the beach so much that I couldn't resist. 

All the detailing is beautiful and I love the shape the netting underneath gives, just making it so flattering. I can't wait until I can wear it out next Summer already!

Does anyone else buy this far in advance? Hopefully I'm not the only one!

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Cotton On Monochrome Playsuit

Throughout my year in Australia I found Cotton On was one of my favourite clothing shops and was my go to for cosy jumpers and joggers. As well as the comfy clothes it was also great for every day clothes and my favourite find was definitely this black and white playsuit.

I find the style of the playsuit really suits my body shape and is very flattering- which I often have difficulty in finding. I team this with black tights for warmth- as I'm no longer in Australia- my grey ankle boots from ASOS and I'll often just throw on whatever jumper/cardigan/blazer is lying about. The playsuit itself is SO comfortable to wear and perfect for daytime. It can easily be dressed up for evening with the simple addition of heels and a clutch. A perfect piece for Autumn/Winter!

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Lazy Day Make-Up and Outfit

We all have those days where we are just in a bit of a lazy mood and therefore the thought of doing a full make-up routine and outfit styling makes us want to hide under the duvet and stay in bed all day. But, on days where I feel like this and I still have errands to run I keep things basic and go on the bare minimum. 

I keep my make-up to light and fresh on my skin and use only enough to make me look awake/human. 

The products I use are (in order of application);

• No7 Stay Perfect Primer
• Benefit Big Easy BB Cream- blog post here
• Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser
• Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder
• Benefit Busher in 'Dandelion'
• L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof
• Mac Eye Kohl in 'Teddy'
• Revlon Lip Butter in '035 Candy Apple'

When it comes to a lazy day outfit then I'm definitely a jeans and t-shirt/vest top kind of girl. The comfier I am the better when I'm running around instead of being on the sofa watching Disney movies. And when it comes to hair it'll either be thrown up in a messy top-knot or just left down wild and free. 

My outfit;

• T-shirt- Primark
• Jeans- Topshop
• Shoes- Sainsburys (yeah you read that right!! A supermarket!)

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Flight Outfit

So as mentioned in many a previous post I recently endure a few long haul flights. So, as well as making sure I had all my flight essentials I also had to make sure I was dressed appropriately. Often on flights you will see woman who look amazing and glamorous and better than I would on a night out but I do not understand how they can be comfortable on the flight!?

I am the complete opposite of this. I will usually go bare faced and in the comfiest/baggiest clothes I own- especially on such a long flight!

This was the outfit I went for- baggy sweater, leggings, vest top and trainers (I actually wore my running shoes as they were too big to pack!)

As well as having no make-up on I had all my hair up in a bun and out of the way. For me this is comfy and although it's not the most flattering I was too busy trying to sleep and not freak out over flying to try impress anyone.

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Leaving Ceilidh Outfit

As some of you may know I am off on a big adventure at the end of this month. Myself and two friends have decided to move to Australia for a year!! We're all extremely excited about it but we're also very aware of how much we are going to miss our friends and families. So, as a nice way to say goodbye, and in a truely Scottish fashion, we are going to be hosting a ceilidh as a way to say goodbye to those who we'll miss.

While I was recently helping my mother with the food shop in ASDA we were having a wee gander in the clothing section (as per usual). We came across this dress and thought it would be perfect for the ceilidh. We also thought it would be great to take to Australia with me to show how us Scots like to do it. 

My size wasn't in stock so I had to get a size up which means it does require a belt round the waist but other than that it fits fine and since it was only £16 I really don't mind. For make-up I think I will try go for a purple smokey look with a hint of pink at the inner corners. I quickly tried it out (shown below) to see how it looks with the dress and I really enjoyed it so for the actual night I think I will stick with this make-up but add some false lashes. I also think I'll go for a lighter lip colour so my eyes are the main focus point. Less is sometimes more after all!

I also can't decide whether to wear my hair down (shown in photo's at the top) or in a side fish-tail plait!? Please help!!

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Maxi Skirts Outfit Idea's

   

                                   

      

Summer is here but in Scotland we know that that doesn't always mean hot sunny days with just a gentle breeze. Our summer consists of a lot of guess-work. Whether it'll get sunny later on, if the rain will stay off, whether the wind is strong enough to blow up a skirt...the list goes on.

So, a perfect solution to those days where there's just no knowing how the weather's going to go is a maxi skirt. I've always worried that because I'm short and round that a maxi skirt with emphasize this but I have to say I've become quite fond of them and even decided to brave a midi-skirt.

These outfits are ideal for days where you may not want the flash the flesh but still want to look summery and feel cool and comfortable.

Maxi Skirts- Boohoo

Mint Vest Top- Boohoo

Striped Midi-Skirt- Primark

Denim Shirt- (too old to remember- sorry!)

Leopard Print T-shirt- H&M

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Church BBQ OOTD

 

Last week it was my church's annual BBQ. The morning started off being very clouded over and there was no way of judging which way it was going to go. However, staying optimistic I thought I would take my chance with a pretty dress and keep my fingers crossed for sunshine. (I also made sure to pack a pair of jeans, hoody, wellies, umbrella and a massive jacket just in case.)

 

Neither the weather nor the BBQ disappointed and I ended up with some of the worst sunburn I've ever had. However, at least I did it in style.

This pretty dress is from New Look and was half price at only £12. It would have been rude not to really.

 

The material feels really soft and silky making it very comfortable. It also flatters any figure and helps to create curves by pulling in at the waist. The length is mid thigh and the style of the dress results in it refusing to blow up in the wind, leaving my hands free for all the lovely food there was! I love that pattern and can't wait to wear it more in summer/on holidays!

 What's you favourite summer dress style?

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Diamond Wedding Anniversary OOTD

 

On this day, 60 years ago, my Grandparents got married and to celebrate they held a massive family gathering in a hotel where we enjoy a very nice meal. The evening was very special and it's amazing to think they have shared a very happy life together for 60 years!!

So because it was such a special occasion for my family I though I would share with you what I decided to wear. I did go rather casual but with an element of smart in this pink dress from Primark which was only £5!!! They can have a diamond wedding anniversary every week at this price. The dress is very flattering with a tie at the waist and a crochet effect on the top half. I paired the dress with a pink bow belt to draw the waist line in further and to add to the girlie theme. 

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First BBQ of 2013! OOTD

 The sun finally decided to get it's hat on and come out to play and I've never been so thankful to have a day off work, so to celebrate I joined a few friends for a cheeky wee BBQ and fruit ciders.

Since we haven't had such nice weather in a long time I wanted to make the most of it by getting the old pins out and get a skirt on. Both the skirt and top here are from Topshop and were purchased a couple of years ago for some work experience I had with Ted Baker. I love the shape of the skirt and especially loved the fact that it refuses to be blown up by any sudden gusts of wind so my dignity stayed intact.

Hope you're all enjoying any sunshine you may be having!

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OOTD- Countryside Walk

A few weeks ago my mother was kind enough to buy me a new jacket. She surprised me with this Marks & Spencers number and I love it. The thought she had was it would be a nice jacket for Spring but seeing as Britain has decided to keep the Winter weather going for a wee bit longer I haven't actually been able to wear it, which saddens me. So to cheer myself up a bit I decided to do a blog on the jacket instead featuring an outfit idea which I based around the jacket.

After I had built the outfit up I realised how much I looked like a farmers daughter so thought it would be an ideal outfit for any countryside visits, hense the wellie and extra long socks for added warmth. 

 The jacket itself is from the 'Indigo collection' and was half price in the sale- bonus! It's lightly padded with quilted detailing and a wet/wax look finish. It also features elbow patches which I am loving far too much right now- who doesn't love a good elbow patch!?

Jacket- Marks & Spencers

Vest top- River Island

Checked Shirt- Jack Wills

Jeans- Sisters old ones

Socks- Primark

Wellies- Primark

Boots- AMZ

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