The Hair I Never Had

I really enjoyed putting this look together. The task at hand was actually these teeny tiny little hot pants but I think the wig just stole the show! I have been sent another 2 wigs since the blonde one from Try Not To Laugh, and I must say I'm having a lot of fun with them! I don't know if I could wear it a full day or out with friends but I simply love how it transforms my look!

Back to these tiny shorts from H&M Divided, they are literally at least two sizes too small than its label. Thank god they're very stretchy though, as you can also see that it has front and back contrast materials, the back is even stretchier than the front. They are so little and tight though I don't think I would wear them again if I didn't need to (mind I have to wear garment assignments twice). They are so short that they almost can't cover the top ribbings of these tights that were made for short-shorts!

On another note, I came across this gorgeous jacket walking through Primark and I simply could not help myself with the unbelievable price tag! #hallelujah

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Ice-cream Blouse   //   Topshop

Biker Jacket   //   Primark

Hot Pants   //   H&M Divided

Fashion Tights   //   ASOS

Shoes   //   PPQ by Office

Serpenti Watch   //   Bvlgari

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Just a side note, the brunette looking wig actually carries a red-ish hue in direct sunlight. I have always wished my hair was soft enough for soft curls, this is almost like the dream hair I never had! I probably should have smoothed it over a little more though, I have had it in my closet for a few months now and it seemed to have tangled a little. Anyone with any suggestions? Isn't there something I can spray on it so it will brush out nicely? It's not real human hair so when I try to brush it, it gets so stuck I'm worried it will break off at the scalp! Eek...

xoxo

Sorbet Leather

As promised I am trying harder to find time to upload pictures - to realize that it's actually been ages since I did an outfit post! Time is flying at warp speed!

I did this one just before I left UK - is it still just as hot now for this look to be relevant? I had a lot of fun with this outfit; summer leathers in full colourful swing and absolutely love this last accidental photo!! Am going to putting it across all my profile pictures I think!!

What's happening over there besides the arrival of Prince George? Update me!

xoxo

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Top   //   Forever 21
Mint Shorts   //   ASOS
Flowerbomb Heels   //   Office
Clutch   //   Miu Miu
Googly Eyes Ring   //   ASOS
Sunglasses   //   Dior

Dinner Date

Sorry I indulged a bit in the hair-fixing shots, they rest were just not as nice for a change! The idea of this printed dress from H&M Divided is quite clever, panelling the sides for a dramatic slimming effect. It has a zip down down the chest in the front which looked really good until I put it on and found it confusing instead. When completely unzipped it is completely below the base of the bra line - not ok. At halfway, looks neither here or there. So I just zipped it all the way but optically it wasn't the most flattering on the chest shape. Anyway, it was very comfortable and I have already seen it on the streets worn by other people! Are you one of them? Where do you leave the zip at?

xoxo

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Quickly Instagraming before the food arrives! 

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Jacket - Zara

Dress - H&M

Leggings - ASOS

Heels - Office

Bag - Zara

Cuff - from Korea

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Check!

Blouse   /   Celine

Jumper   /   Uniqlo

Skirt   /   ASOS

Sunnies   /   Gucci

Bag  /  Louis Vuitton

Shoes   /   Office

The Almost-Perfect Me Day

Outfit: GEEK cropped t-shirt by Topshop, Skirt from Vero Moda, Jacket from Asos, Prada Bag, River Island
trainers and Balenciaga wrist band.

I had an amazing birthday. Following my last post, this is what I got up to. 

I started off with a very nice brunch - I'm a big sucker for brunch! Who doesn't like brunch? Especially on a weekend! Afterwards, we stumbled into a huge and amazing vintage shop in Dulwich whilst we were fruitlessly florist-hopping (yes, proper mature stuff!). They had everything - besides clothes there were luggage, house decor, home furniture, and of course some beautiful jewellery. I spent the most time at the corner where all the Mad-Men era grooming sets were. Most of them were multi-tiered travel sets for men but were as big as suitcases! Check out a few of their pieces that I managed to take pictures of:

Just look at this beauty!

One of the gorgeous grooming sets.

The best part was my treasure find - a pair of gorgeous Gucci Sunglasses still in its original case! It was perfect for such a glorious sunny day and I am so excited to show them off soon if the sunny weather holds up!

I was then pampered by my first ever mani-pedi. Sounds ridiculous I know but despite having plenty of experience with my manicures I have never had the chance to enjoy a pedicure! Anyway, it was heavenly. I decided to try the Dockland's Nailbar as recommended by Esther Wong here back from the Harrods Nails post. Thank you so much for the tip! They have such an amazing range of OPI from solid colours, shimmer colours, metallics, chunky glitters, crackle, matte, and the new Liquid Sand. Their service is mega speedy yet still very carefully done, not to mention their amazing value for money. I had a full pedicure, an acrylic fix on one finger, then a full repaint for £35.

The Nail Bar

I chose to test out OPI's Liquid Sand. It dries matte and doesn't stop glistening - exactly like liquid sand! I'm so in love with them I can't ever stop starring at them! For the feature finger and all my toes I chose a purple-blue chunky glitter, layered over the metallic deep purple. My boyfriend was silly enough to get me a fro-yo as he was looking for parking too - I was spoilt rotten!

Quick change of outfit and we were out again for some birthday cocktails and dinner at TGI's.

At the end of this dinner was when everything went wrong. You wouldn't believe the story when I tell you. Whilst we were eating, there were a total of 3 other birthday boys & girls in the restaurant (as you know, TGI's sing you their birthday song in full blast). One of which was a family who sat at the table in the big round podium that was in the centre of the entire restaurant. The candles on their cake when the staff brought it to their table whilst chanting their TGI song really caught my attention. 

By the time it was our dessert time, everyone seemed very distracted. All of the sudden, I was told I had a custom made, pre-ordered birthday cake that had been given to the wrong table, and they ate it. Completely gone. It was that table in the middle. The blasting candles were mine. It was my birthday cake, pre-ordered lovingly by my boyfriend and smuggled in my little sister, yet I don't even get to see it. We were absolutely stunned. The manager told us that they had specifically asked for the Selfridges food hall bag (that was in my sister's hand that she claimed was shopping she had to return to River Island). When we asked where their cake was he simply said "you don't want their cake". Does this mean the person did this on purpose?! Did they see my sister bring it in and decided to steal it? It also turns out that the reason my boyfriend arranged the whole mani-pedi there was so he has a chance to collect it from Sweet Couture at Canary Wharf whilst I was occupied. The whole thing was so seamless and I love surprises! 

Anyway...we all died quite a bit inside. Even if it was a genuine mistake, someone at that table would know that that wasn't the cake they brought in. Can you believe some people? TGI was hugely apologetic and wiped our bill. It was only the least they can do to be honest. They then gave us a compensation cake and got every single member of staff to blast their birthday song at me. Do you like my false appreciation? Can you tell I am devastated? Moments after this, that table popped a bottle of Champagne.

Sorry I haven't got pictures of this outfit, we were too upset to hang around. It was an all nude shirt x skirt combo with a black patent skinny belt and the same Prada bag as above; paired with a gorgeous pair of nude-pink suede wedges by Office - I promise it looks a lot nicer than in this picture! Very Miu Miu - esque.

I feel like I have rambled on for ages! Thanks for reading all this for you have finally reached the end!

P.S. Have you entered the Giveaway for the Crown Jewels Nail Varnish Set by Love Label yet?

xoxo

White Jeans Americana

The item of trial are these white leather trousers...yes another leather item I'm afraid. I have never owned or worn (not even tried on) a pair of plain bright white trousers but have always quietly admired people who pull them off so effortlessly yet so well. 

My denim shirt is from Gap, Jumper from Topshop, wearing River Island trousers and a super old pair of Office leather boots.

For a pear shape figure like mine, skinny white trousers are probably just the worst possible nightmare. I would love to wear it with a sharp coloured blouse tucked in (exposing my hips with courage) and adorn the look with gold. Instead, I wore it with a big slouchy Christmas Jumper that I just can't stop wearing simply because it is that cosy! Stay tuned for look 2...!

I have just discovered the LYST and my god is it addictive?! My entire saturday night has gone into hyper-clicking "Add to Lyst" with almost the equal guilt-free satisfaction of a DREAM shopping spree!  Come check out my Lyst (on right) and follow me if you're a member so I can find you! Honestly - HUGELY additive!

xx