Delivery / Asos

I placed a cheeky order on Asos.com few weeks ago... well, not that cheeky after all since everything was on sale.

Yeah, I kinda of trained myself to avoid the website, otherwise I would order something every bloody week - still, I let myself indulge during the sales... good compromise, right?! ;)

ASOS Lula Ballet Flats with Colour Block

I've been wanting a pair of pastel flats for few months but couldn't decide on the colour... so I went multicolour - yay - and I like the metallic inserts, too.

These were pretty affordable at normal price (£25) but I got them for 13quid which I'm very pleased with. I wear a 7Uk and the shoes are a bit on the large side but the 6 was too small... oh the joy of being an half size, NOT!!!

They didn't come in a box but they sent them in a dust bag, at least.

 Oasis Pearl Flower Stretch Ring & Earrings

That's a lovely wee set for under a tenner! The earrings were £6 (down from £10) and the ring only £3 (down from £12).

The rose gold caught my eyes, at first... and then I thought that the pearl and the black enamel combo were kinda of Marc Jacobs-esque, too.

 I just wish the earrings thingy on the back was central but they are small enough that the flower doesn't actually hang off the earlobe (am I making any sense here??!)

 Nice detailing of the metal, tho and the ring is stretching so is very comfortable and no issue with the size there.

 Ted Baker Raspberry Ring

There's a whole series of jelly fruits from Ted Baker... I've also seen a yellow lemon and green apple; you can get the matching pendant, too but I actually got the ring to wear it with an Hobbs necklace that I already got (just realised that I never featured it on the blog so I'm gonna post a pic below).

I wanna bite it!!!

 As always, every detail is perfect - there's an engraving with the brand and the size on the inside of the ring and the packaging per se is outstanding.

Hobbs necklace

Did you hit the Asos sale? :)

Zara and the Perfect Shoes

This Zara Flat Jelly Sandals are simply perfection!

Aren't they pretty?

I like that they're flat so they will get plenty of use.

Perfect combo for me: black socks & jeans :)
Plus they will go great with a 20s flapper dress too, I reckon...

Have you spotted these in store? They come in gold and blue, as well...
xxx

Wedding Post - Dress & Shoes

Here comes the expensive stuff ;P

My dress was a Manuel Mota for Pronovias: Sagrera.

I got to say, It was pretty easy to find - actually; I did looooads of research for about 8 months (time between engagement and when I started try dresses) and I did have a clear idea in mind of what I wanted.

I knew I didn't want a strapless sweetheart neckline (which seems to be so popular),  also I wanted LACE definitely (don't like the satin finish) and NO meringue, please!!! My dress was a bit bigger, actually - it had some tulle and underskirt which I have had removed.

From there, I tried about 9 dresses in total in 3 different shops - many pretty similar, actually so at least, I knew I was being consistent with what I liked. I did try some other styles but they just didn't suit my body shape.

Once I knew it was THE dress, I had another 6 months 'cooling period' where I still had time to change my mind... but I didn't!

The shop where I bought it has been amazing (FYI if you live around Turin - Samuela Spose)!

They followed me in every single step - and accommodated me perfectly with the various fittings, you know living in UK.

In the final 2 weeks before the wedding, they pretty much customize the dress on me like a glove: I had a lady which just dealt with 'underskirt adjustments', another one only worked with the lace, another for the accessories.... and they were all sooo nice - let me tell you, not something  to take as a given as I encountered some serious bitches, in other shops.

 

 

Because the dress was already 'busy', I went for a simple medium length veil.

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 Shoes are Rachel Simpson' Hettie. Theme was Sapphire & Coral so I went for blue shoes - white are so boring! Beautiful, suede shoes, very comfortable - I wore them all night without being in pain. Also, they have anti-slipping soles and they are not too high.

Unfortunately, I lost the diamante & pearl accent on my right shoes straight away... it was already missing when I came out of the church. :(

Also, I bought mine from lovemedobrides.com because they were a bit cheaper - but I can only recommend to avoid them like the plague!!! I ordered more than one size and then I returned 2 pairs and it took 2 MONTHS to get my refund - we are talking about some serious money here, I had to chase them over the phone, they kept making excuses and being very rude.

Hope you're still enjoying these wedding posts... my next post is about jewelley - my favourite part! :)

Delivery / Topshop

I placed a small order on the Topshop website before Christmas. 

I've been looking for some slippers shoes for few months now - A MUST: STUDDED!

I liked these from ASOS but I really didn't want to spend 50quid on them.

I also liked the Vectra from Topshop but I wasn't convince about the suede (considering the scottish wet weather). Then I saw the Vectra3 in the Buchanan Street store, but of course they didn't have my size so I just came home and order them online.

LOOOVE THEM!!! 

They are so comfortable - they come in nude an pewter as well... umm, considering buying more - £28 is a good price... Topshop! Can you do them in burgundy, pretty please??!! :D

I, also, got this Green Skinny Elastic Belt for a tenner in the sale...

... and Purple High Waisted Silk Knickers with zips, also in the sale.

Personally, I don't mind ordering on the website since they offer free delivery/returns... do you order online often??

xx

OOTD

Day off today - Quick post to show you my outfit of the day!

Theme: Blushing Rose











Bag/Topshop; Rose Ring/Topshop; Nail varnish/Bourjous; Shoes/Topshop; Skirt/Ted Baker; Khaki vest & tights/ASOS; Lace Top/Topshop; Necklace/Past Times; Cardi/Zara; Scarf/H&M; Military Washington Ring/Dannijo.



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I popped in town today to buy few bits to take away on holiday next week; from Boots, I took advantage of 3for2 on cosmetics:

Bourjois Express Cleansing Wipes: wipes are just more practical for travelling and anyway I'm not planning on wearing heavy make up in Italy; first time I'm trying these from Bourjois and I'm liking them a lot. Definitely wetter than other brands, you feel get more products and smell is soooo nice (similar to blush, like baby powder, talco - reminds me of childhood).

Bourjois So Laque! nail enamel in 27 Beige Glamour: I love these neutral pink colour, although not too impressed. I swatched it two hours ago just to show you guys and look! It's already chipped. Fair to say, I didn't apply a top coat so I remind my judgement to a proper manicure.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Creme in 720 Fire & Ice: another iconic lipstick, a beautiful bold red shade, originally released in 1952 and just been reissued recently.







































“For you who love to flirt with fire…who dare to skate on thin ice”

I also went in House of Fraser to get a couple of foundation samples that I'll bring to Italy and see how they're going to fare in hot weather - hopefully I'll find a winner for the wedding next year. :)
I got Chanel Vitalumier Aqua and Guerlain Parure Extreme (LOL - the Guerlain counter didn't have any pot so I brought my mini Nutella jar - hehe)

Then, I picked up a Superdrug card. Finally!!! It was about time, they started a loyalty scheme like that. I mainly use Boots 'cause of that reason but there's some brand they don't stock and I'd like to try - Sleek, Gosh - from Superdrug. Unfortunately, the store in Argyle street is c**p, stock was a disaster, i couldn't find anything I was looking for so I didn't buy anything today. But, yeah, I have the card now and happy to have the choice between the two...



Finally I bought a pair of shoes and a bag in Primark. Usually, I never shop in Primark - the shop is always untidy, there's far too much stuff and can't be bothered to browse in that mess... but I'm glad I went today. ;)














The shoes are the peeeeerfect coral shade - just what I was looking for and also have kitten heels. To be honest I saw a nearly identical pair in Dorothy Perkins but at £35 I was in two minds if to get them. Now, I'm glad I waited.
The bag is totally on trend for colour-blocking! I like how the three colours work together but the twist lock is fake (you see, I had to change it four times because couldn't find one that had a straight lock or unmarked strap - Primark quality for you, but what do you expect for 7quid?!)


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Delivery/ASOS

... another ASOS delivery...

I got the bag as the final accessory for my outfit for friends wedding i'm going in a couple of days - The outfit is made of Oasis' red dress (bought in October) & Primark' Red&Silver Heels that I bought a couple of years ago - shoes are inspired from Miu Miu Harlequin collection and the dress has got a 50s/60s feel to it, therefore this boxy bag is the perfect final touch.

Mischa Barton' Valerie Bag

Oasis' Red 60s Bow Shift Dress

Miu Miu: Tea Cup Shoes

Tk Maxx & Warehouse Deliveries

WOW... finally, tk maxx is available to shop online too... sure, they haven't got a wide selection, like in store... but that way you also avoid all the cheap, crap items (I haven't been in one in ages because I can't be bothered to go through all the stuff)

Been looking for a purple clutch for a while and liked this model, when I saw it in pink in Dorothy Perkins some months ago... paid it £14.99 (Y)

Max C Pyramid Studded Clutch

it comes with three straps: wrist, shoulder and across the body.

Also, received another clutch that I bought off ebay: been looking for a red snakeskin small bag to go with the shoes for a year!!! It matches perfectly.)

Warehouse' Faux Red Snakeskin Clutch

shoes: Topshop

Topshop Tutu Style Skirt

skirt: Topshop
top: Dorothy Perkins
crop cardi: H&M
brooch: Accessorize
shoes: Converse
bag: H&M

Rockabilly

I love these shoes... saw them in Office for ages and tried to buy them when they were on sale but they didnt' have my size. =(
Found them on ebay for £2.99 last week; they are a size bigger but I don't mind, also they have never been worn. Sweeet!

Shoes: Office
Bag: Primark
Cardi: H&M