I Wanna BAG myself a beauty.

Me in Australia, Summer 2009

Sydney City at night!

Me and my little brother :)

Such an iconic Australian image!

Okay so it is 9 weeks today till I go away to Australia! I am so excited...shortly followed by a hint of nerves. I decided to put up a few pictures from my last trip with my family a few summers back. I feel this is justified as my blog isn't just completely about fashion, it's personal to me. Anyway, I want to get my packing perfect, so whilst planning my hand luggage content I suddenly realised that I need a bag to hold all these strange and purposefully chosen items. Naturally I went straight to ASOS and found the two cutest rucksacks that I think should be perfect. Problem is, I have no idea which to choose. At only £36, I considered buying both and then realised I should probably save as much for my trip as possible so, valuing my fellow bloggers opinions extremely highly, which do you prefer? or maybe you hate both!?

ASOS £35

ASOS £35

So which bag do you guys like the best?? Maybe you think both are hideous!? Let me know what you think?

Thank-you for reading,

Product Review - New V05 Range!!

Okay, so I have been meaning to do some products reviews, although I am never too sure what to test. But last week, as I was flicking through my already devoured Cosmo magazine, I came across a tester. VO5's new Haircare range has been highly advertised throughout the UK recently, from bus-stops, to billboards to TV adverts. So I decided this may be a good chance for a post on my blog.

The next morning after removing product build up with green tea from my hair, I tried the new 'VO5, Nourish me truly' range. On the back of the sample packaging, it informs me that it is made with Cashmere Keratin extracts to 'strengthen & repair, restore & soften and leaves hair truly luxurious to the touch'.  Always sceptical, because practically every haircare range makes such promises, I was shocked to find that it actually worked!! From the moment the shampoo touched my hands, I could feel the cashmere quality. The smell hit me nearly as quickly as the silky texture, a fresh grape aroma with hints of apricot and jojoba oil. The product sample covered my hair and roots fully, as did the conditioner in replenishing the ends to middle of my hair. The sweet smell stayed with me all day, and kept my hair free from tangles, well replenished and healthy; disguising the fact that I seriously need my haircut!! The bottles are cute, modern and a good value for money. I have already ordered myself a bottle of each to test its long term benefits.

At only £1.99 a bottle from most popular retailers, I believe this is definitely a new product worth trying! I am not 100% sure whether it is available to people overseas. From researching on the VO5 website, it is NOT distributed to USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa or New Zealand but may possible been available from other retailers.

Let me know what you think of my review! Whether you have tried this product or have a different opinion on it or...
if you have any products you would like me to test and review for you!??

Thank-you for reading!!

Life's a daisy

Okay, so it's been a while since I last posted. With college exams and no computer, blogging has been pretty difficult but I am now back and have the summer at my fingertips, so no more excuses.

A week ago, amazingly, the sun came out and the weather was beautiful. The sun was shinning through the leaves on our oak tree, the washing was on the line and the drinks were flowing. Naturally I put on one of my favourite summer dresses. A dress I have actually already posted on here but teamed with a different look. A floral dress, white cardigan, dangley earrings and my hair in a messy side bun and french plait. I was also wearing my favourite perfume 'Daisy' by Marc Jacobs.

However, as you may have noticed, I stupidly didn't get a picture of my full outfit. I thought about re-creating the look but it didn't feel quite right. Anyway, this post was less about my outfit and more about my beautiful perfume 'Daisy' by Marc Jacobs. After receiving it for my 18th birthday, it has now taken over 'Fantasy' by Britney Spears and become the perfume that people recognise me by. It has an intense floral smell, but not over powering, its sweet but not in a cheap perfume kind of way. I will wear it throughout the seasons, however strangely this year I am having two Springs, one summer and a winter. Excitingly, I booked my flight to Sydney Australia! I head out in September for 2-3 months travelling! 

I'd love to know what your favourite perfume is, or the perfume you are dying to buy??? Let me know by leaving me a comment!!

Dorothy Perkins Drought!

On my last post, after raving about ASOS, I asked what shops people were currently obsessed with. One of my responses mentioned Dorothy Perkins and I couldn't believe how long I had neglected this amazing shop. It was always one of my favourites but somehow - in the stress of college and other silly things- I must of not entered my local DP's or online for 6 months minimum. Naturally I decided to check it out online and found the cutest summer outfit. As mentioned in some of my last posts, I am completely skint. I have no money, no job and nothing currently on my horizon other than more expenses, but a girl can still dream. Therefore, when I do find a job and start saving money (excluding the ASOS dress in the post below) this will be the first outfit I purchase. If I am lucky enough to buy it, I will keep my make up simple (just a bit of eyeliner, mascara and pearl lip balm) and wear my hair in a messy plait.

£20 Dorothy Perkins

I love these shoes. They are cool both in their appearance and for breezing about in the hot summer weather. Casual and stylish - they will go with so many of my day dresses and also can be worn with a smart dress in the evening.

£36 Dorothy Perkins

This dress, as previously mentioned is so cute. I have red hair and usually avoid pink but have found that with my porcelain skin tone, coral can look really nice. Good- bye greens and blues.

£8 Dorothy Perkins

These sunglasses are amazing. They are timeless, cheap and perfect for Summer - I break on average a two pairs a summer!

£25 Dorothy Perkins

This bag, I think, may be my favourite item. It is so summery and reminds me of the bags my mum used to take on our summer holidays to Europe. Back then I detested them and preferred the company of my fluorescent ''bumbag'' where my change and tiny stuffed tortoise was kept. Now I am 18 and have obviously grown out of such things. However, if you're wondering what a ''tiny stuffed tortoise'' looks like then scroll down.

Anyway, let me know what you think of this outfit (or tortoise) and what you are excited to wear this fast approaching summer. Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say!!

Dress Dilema!!

Every day, without fail, I check ASOS CURVE for new pieces. I check everyday and yet it is only updated every few. After revising since 1pm, I realised it was nearly 8 and I hadn't yet checked the website. To my delight and frustration I have found the most beautiful dress. It is part of both the ASOS SALON range as well as the ASOS CURVE range. I was happy to see such an amazing piece in such a selection of sizes, however this happiness quickly faded when I realised the dress costs £150!! Worth every penny, but unfortuntely, 15000 pennies over my disposable cash.

I love an item that can be easily dressed up for an evening or down to go shopping in the sun. It is romantic and light, the fabric looks beautiful and I know that it is something I would wear until it fell to pieces (this has happened before).

 

The dress is described on the website as:
"Dress by ASOS CURVE. Featuring an all-over floral design with glitter spots, adjustable slim shoulder straps, a back zip closure, a ruched panel to the centre bust, a frilled peplum detail around the waist and a lightweight full maxi skirt.

This dress is exclusive to the ASOS CURVE range.

ABOUT ASOS SALON
Taking inspiration from vintage style, our ASOS SALON collection offers the ultimate fashion escapism. Beautiful appliqué finishes, floral shapes and a palette of sugary, ice-cream shades, channel soft romance, whilst bold pops of neon colour keep the collection directional. Sampling ladylike style from a range of decades, intricately beaded, ‘20s style, shift dresses sit alongside ‘60s inspired lace minis, whilst a full skirted, ‘50s style prom dress, in chocolate florals, forms a centrepiece to the collection. ASOS SALON offers a covetable capsule collection of occasionwear pieces with a feminine aesthetic."

Okay...so when I finish college (which is in, roughly, 3 weeks) I will be free to get a job and in between saving for my trip to Australia, I will pray this dress doesn't sell out and then snap it up.

Let me know what items you are currently coveting!! Or the websites that you visit a little too often!??