Zaful Wishlist*

Zaful is a company I've seen pop up time & time again over the last few months. From Blog posts to YouTube videos & sponsored Instagram ads, the brand seems to be well & truly in the fashion-spotlight.

For those who may have missed the hype, Zaful* - based in sunny Alicante, Spain - offers a wide collection of affordable clothing, shoes & accessories for "fashion-forward" & "free thinking" women across the globe. Of course, as someone who loves to check out new clothes & can't resist the temptation of a good deal, I simply had to check the company out for myself.

After searching through the many pages items for every occasion, I found many items quickly catching my eye & - as it's been a while since I put together a good old "wish-list" style post - below is a selection of the items that stood out to me the most.

1. Floral Playsuit - $15.99 [x]

2. Pineapple T-shirt - $10.99 [x]

3. Floral Co-ord Set - $14.49 [x]

4. Lace Cami Dress - $17.49 [x]

5. Rose Bralette Top - $12.49 [x]

6. High Waisted Shorts - $9.99 [x]

As you can probably tell from the above, I'm not quite ready to give up on summer clothing just yet & with a trip to Spain on the horizon, I let myself pick out items that I'd love to wear whilst walking along the beach, or enjoying a few cocktails. 

What are your thoughts on the clothes 

available from Zaful?

I'd love to know in the comments. 

xxx

Body Confidence with Dia & Co*

With the warmer weather finally making an appearance here in the U.K it's time to pack away the winter coats & dig out those summer outfits. Playsuits, summer dresses & little pairs of shorts are all perfect items of clothing to wear on a particularly warm day. However - for some of us - the thought of showing more skin can be a little scary.

Whether immediately discarding an outfit without even trying it on, or simply not feeling comfortable once out of the house, the dent in my body-confidence means I can sometimes struggle when it comes to fashion in the summer months. However this year I have set myself the challenge of stepping out of my comfort zone & dressing in the outfits that I truly like.

As someone who feels most comfortable pairing any skirt/dress with tights, going "bare leg" is something really out of my comfort zone. However - as almost any girl will know - black tights & the summer sun really don't go well together (hello melting legs!). So this year my aim is to break the habit & step outside with my bare legs showing.. even if they are a little on the pale side. Ultimately I'm hoping taking this small step will help build my body-confidence & enjoy the summer months without the stress of "what to wear" or the pain of sitting with ridiculously toasty legs!

A great company that is currently working to improve the body-confidence of women everywhere is plus-size fashion brand Dia & Co*. With campaigns like #mybodyfirst - centred around loving our bodies - Dia & Co are working to change the average shopping experience to put women & their bodies first. Be sure to check out their website to find out more - regardless of your clothing size! 

I'd love to know how you work to build your body-confidence. 

Leave any tips in the comments below! 

xxx

Spring Weddings with T.M Lewin*

As soon as the lighter evenings & warmer weather makes an appearance, it seems we  all start to go a little wedding crazy. Not only does every high-street store start to feature their take on the "perfect wedding outfit" but our Instagram, Twitter & Facebook feeds are suddenly filled with photos of loved up couples in fairytale settings.

Whilst I may not have any plans to attend any weddings this spring *sobs quietly* I have spent a lot of time eyeing up the wide selection of gorgeous outfits available. So when I discovered T.M Lewin men's suits collection I immediately couldn't resist creating a post around wedding fashion.

Suit 1  Suit 2  Suit 3

Dress 1  Dress 2  Dress 3

After spending a large amount of time selecting my favourite suits (& also being a little distracted by the gorgeous models) I managed to select three outfits perfect for any male to wear this wedding season. As you can probably tell, I personally love a slim fit suit as it manages to look smart without any compromise on style. After spending so long staring at various suits, it only seems right to find some gorgeous wedding outfits for us girls. Despite the huge amount of stunning outfits on offer, I finally settled for the three dress above that (in my opinion) perfectly compliment each suit. Ideal for any couple heading to a spring wedding together.

As well as being the perfect wedding attire, each outfit is also perfect for that day-to-night look. Something that definitely shouldn't be overlooked when attending an all day event.

I hope you enjoyed this little insight in my current favourite wedding looks. It's definitely made me wish I was attended a wedding soon. If you - or anyone you may know-  happens to be looking for the perfect wedding suit, be sure to check out the gorgeous suit collection currently on offer from T.M Lewin.

Are you heading to a wedding this spring? 

What are your opinions on the above outfits?

xxx

Friday Night Drinks

This Friday marked one of my best friend's birthdays & a night out sipping cocktails. As most of my outfits usually consist of either gym or work-ware, a night out finally provided a perfect opportunity to make a little extra effort & glam myself up.

Dress: Boohoo - £10.00 [x]

Boots: Lily Lulu Fashion - £25.00 [x]

Lipstick: Model Co's shade Smitten - £17.00 [x]

Hair Styling: Babyliss Curling Wand - £25.00 [x]

The main element of this outfit is a pair of over-the-knee boots from Lily Lulu made from faux suede material with a chunky heel/platform sole. Not only do I find these boots stunning. they're a perfect alternative to normal heels or wedges.  As these boots are quite a statement item, I chose to pair them with a simple black skater dress, something I find perfect for covering any lumps/bumps (especially after a week of eating Easter Eggs!).

When it came to styling my hair for the evening I opted for a lose wave/curl - to achieve this I loosely wrapped sections of hair around my trusty Babyliss curling wand. I find myself reaching for this styling tool most days as it's quick & easy to create a range of looks from loose waves (like above) or a defined ringlets depending on how tightly the hair is wrapped around the barrel. 

Finally to add a pop of colour to my look, I used a Model Co lipstick in the shade "smitten". This is a deep red shade that I think looks gorgeous paired with a simple black outfit. Before heading out the door I also threw on my faux leather jacket (spring time is still chilly here in the UK) & a small clutch-style bags containing my essentials for the evening. 

As much as I  love wearing over-sized jumpers & leggings, there's nothing better than twirling around in a little dress.. so I'll definitely be on the look out for more opportunities to dress myself up soon! 

What are your thoughts 

on this look?

xxx

A Fashion & Beauty Haul

As the title of this post suggest, January may have been a month of treating myself to a few new Fashion & Beauty items.. Whilst it's safe to say I don't technically need any of these, picking them up definitely helped beat those lingering January blues.

Top: Primark - £10.00

Burgundy Heels - New Look - £14.00 reduced from £27.99 [x]

Jeans - Primark - £7.00 each

Nike Roche Runs - Foot Asylum - £24.99 reduced from £49.99 [x]

Invisibobbles - Primark - £1.00

Make-up Revolution "I Heart Chocolate" Palette - £7.99 [x]

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation - £7.99 [x]

Ariana Grande Viva Glam Lipstick - MAC - £15.50 [x]

Sanctuary Spa "Little Tin of Treats" - Boots - £4.00 reduced from £8.00 [x]

Rimmel Brow This Way clear Gel - £3.99 [x]

Fashion:

At the start of the month I was lucky enough to pick up something I've been lusting after for at least a year now - Nike Roche Runs. For women, these trainers usually retail at around £70.00 - however I recently noticed that in Foot Asylum children's sizes extend all the way to a UK 5.5 (perfect for UK size 4 me) & are therefore retail for much cheaper. Of course the added bonus of a sale meant these went straight into my basket ready to become my own. I've found that these trainers are perfect for both day-to-day & gym wear & are honestly the comfiest shoes I have ever owned. 

The next pieces I picked up were ones I was lucky enough to find whilst on sale. These include the gorgeous burgundy chunky heels from New Look & the Sanctuary Spa gift set. Both of which were picked up for much less than the original retail price. I also *accidentally* made a quick stop into Primark where - whilst purchased full priced - I managed to pick up a few bits for very reasonable prices (who could say no to £7.00 jeans?!). 

Beauty: 

The first beauty product I picked up was a a tried & tested favourite (Rimmel's Lasting Perfection Foundation) which was quickly followed by a few new items that caught my eye. These included the Ariana Grande Viva Glam Lipstick from Mac (click here to read a full review) & Brow This Way clear Gel.. Something I'm hoping will help tame those pesky fly-away hairs. 

Next I picked up something I've had my eye on for a while now.. The Make-up Revolution "I Heart Chocolate" palette. Whilst this is a clear dupe of the  Too Faced "Chocolate Bar" palette, the shades are gorgeous (plus it retails for a fraction of the price). 

I honestly love each of the items that I picked up this month & am so happy with the offers/dupes I managed to find. Although it's safe to say I'm hoping for "no-spend February" to follow! 

I hope you liked this little haul post.. If you've tried any of the products/items mentioned above, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

xxx

January Sales Wishlist - Part Two

Following on from my "January Sales Wishlist Part 1" (which featured all things beauty) part 2 details the remaining items that have recently caught my eye. These all fall under the fashion/home-ware theme & are items that I personally find adorable.

1. Pendant Necklace - Accessorize - £3.00 reduced from £6.00 [x]

2. Reindeer Cushion - Tesco - £2.00 reduced from £5.00 [x]

3. Mickey Mouse Mug - Disney Store - £4.86 reduced from £6.95 [x] 

4. Duster Jacket - Miss Selfridge - £20.00 reduced from £39.00 [x]

5. Red Chunky Heels - New Look - £14.00 reduced from £27.99 [x]

6. Navy & Black Handbag - Ted Baker - £101.00 reduced from £169.00 [x]

These items would stand out to me whilst at full price, so I love them even more whilst they're discounted. Of course I like each of these items, but my favourites include the Mickey Mouse mug (because, Disney), the Miss Selfridge jacket (which I find effortlessly chic) & the Red Chunky Heels from New Look as the gold detailing really sets these apart.

I hope you've enjoyed this mini-series showing my favourite items from the 2016 January sales. There's nothing I love more than finding a good bargain!

Which are your favourite places to find Fashion and/or home-ware

sale items?

xxx

Autumn Wishlist

In my opinion, you really can't beat Autumn/Winter fashion.. now don't get me wrong, I love summer & all things warm... but there's nothing better than snuggling up in oversized jumper with a hot chocolate in hand.

Due to our lack of summer here in the UK I've been mentally ready for the colder months since at least the middle of August.. This of course means I've spent a great deal of my time browsing various retail sites to decided which items simply needed to be added to my collection this year.

So, like a true blogger.. I decided the best way of justifying this time would be putting together a little wishlist of my favourite items ready for the cooler months.

1. Cut Out Ankle Boots - Missguided - £20.00 [x]

2. Rimmel Apocalips - shade Eclipse - £6.49 [x]

3. Faux Fur Trimmed Jacket - River Island - £55.00 [x]

4. OPI "Black Cherry" Nail Lacquer - £12.50 [x]

5. Gold/Brown Stone Necklace - New Look - £7.99 [x]

6. Brooke Bag by Marc B - Top Shop - £55.00 [x]

7. Faux Fur Blanket Wrap - New Look - £24.99 [x]

8. Make-up Revolution "Pro one" Eye-shadow Palette - £6,99 [x] 

9. Grey Felt Hat - New Look - £14.99 [x]

As I'm sure you can tell, I'm very excited to go back to berry/neutral shades again..  A gorgeous new burgundy handbag teamed with cut out Chelsea boots & a brown smoky eye? Or how about a dark berry lip teamed with a Faux fur blanket wrap & floppy autumn hat? Yes please!

Have you spotted any Autumn/Winter finds?
As you can tell, I'm on the look out for new items.

xxx

Disneyland Paris Essentials

If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed a few posts counting down to a certain exciting event.. That event - as the title suggests - is a a trip to Disneyland Pairs! *squeals with excitement*.

Whilst I have been to Disneyland Paris a few times before, it's somewhere I've been dreaming of re-visiting for many many years now. So - as I'm sure you can imagine - I'm extremely excited finally be going again!

After the initial excitement settled, I realised this was the perfect excuse to inject some Disney magic into  my wardrobe (enter running around Primark like a crazy woman) & I simply couldn't resist sharing.

Tinkerbell T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark
Minnie Mouse Make-up bag - £4.00 - Primark 

Comic Strip Mickey T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark 

Vintage Mickey & Minnie Sweatshirt - £10.00 - Primark 

Minnie Mouse Wash Bag - £4 - Primark
Bambi T-shirt - £6.00 - Primark
Minnie Mouse Ears - £14.00 - Disney Store [x]
(These were actually a gift from Florida so I've linked similar)
Mickey Mouse & Bambi Pyjama Shorts - £4.00 each

I love that Primark have teamed up with Disney to release so many adorable yet affordable pieces.. It's the perfect excuse to stock up my wardrobe (bathroom & make-up collection) with all things Disney!

I know some may say this is a little excessive for a 3 day trip.. but I like to call it being prepared. Plus if you can't go overboard at Disneyland when can you?!

Have you found any Disney related items recently?

Plus if anyone has any Disneyland hints/tips please let me know! 

xxx

An Autumn/Winter Purchase?

Don't worry, I am very aware that we're currently only just into our summer (even if we have seen more rain than sun.. Thanks for that England!) so don't panic, I'm not about to launch into a post all about Autumn, Winter or *heaven forbid* Christmas.

However recently I decided to treat myself to a little something ready for the upcoming winter months after accidentally stumbling across them in an online sale..

Right back at the beginning of the year you may have read my January Sales Wishlist  in which I detailed my want for a pair of Hunter's Boots. Unfortunately at the time I simply couldn't justify spending that amount of money on - what essentially is - a fancy Wellington Boot.. So I decided to go without & moved on with my life..

That is until I recently made that silly mistake of "just popping" onto the Hunter website & stumbled across any blogger's weakness - a sale.  Now I honestly had no intention of making any sort of purchase... that is until I discovered the "kids section" & found that the range includes a size UK  4.. The rest - as they say - is history.

Aren't they beautiful! 

Now obviously the children's sizes are cheaper than the adults (full price children's wellies retail at around £45 compared to women's that come in at around £90) however if - like me - you're a little on the shorter side, this is definitely something to look into. I managed to pick these up at the absolute bargain price of £27.00 & couldn't be happier about it.. *squeals with excitement*.

However - if you have grown to normal height (I'm not at all jealous..) & therefore aren't able to squeeze into the smaller sizes, there are still some great deals to be found.. for example these boots (which are available right up to UK size 8) that are currently reduced from £80 to £55.

Although I'm sure I'll continue to purchase summery things whilst the sun lasts, I have had my eyes opened to the great deals on autumn/winter items that can be found off season.. however I am now constantly having to remind myself that no I do not need another coat... even if it is half price.. 

Have you found any winter bargains in the sales?

What are your thoughts?
xxx

Beauty & Fashion Treats

I'm sure I'm not the only person out there to make the mistake of quickly wandering into a shop or having a quick browse online only to find that somehow you've managed to purchase at least a few extra items.. Especially when these shops have sales and/or offers.

This has happened to me at least a few times this month.. so what better way to justify spending the extra pennies then putting together a little haul post.

Raccoon duvet cover - Primark Home. 

1. Jelly Sandals - Boohoo - £4.00 reduced from £10.00 - [x]

2. Maybelline Falsies Mascara - £7.99 - [x]

3. Rimmel BB Cream - £6.99 - [x]

4. Aztec Print Shorts - Boohoo - £6.00 reduced from £10.00 - [x]

5. Rimmel Natural Bronzer - £5.99 - [x]

Even though I probably really didn't need these items, there's nothing I love more when shopping than finding items on offer/in the sale. It always makes me feel much less guilty! Plus - like most beauty bloggers - I can't resist trying out new beauty products!

xxx

Celebrity Style Icons

Sometimes when I'm bored I love nothing more than scrolling through Tumblr & having a nose at photos of some of my favourite celebs. I admit that may make me sound a little stalkerish.. but I love taking a peek at their hair/outfits/make-up.

I'm sure I'm not the only person that finds themselves suck in a rut style wise from time to time - so what better way to find some new inspiration then taking ideas from favourite celebrities. Now it probably goes without saying that (much to my disappointment) I'm not fortunate to have either a celebrity sized budget or a personal stylist.. however that doesn't mean inspiration can't be taken & then used in a more budget friendly way..

So I've put together a little montage of my some of my favourite A Listers to look at for style inspiration along with an item from each look that I've found on the high-street to go some way to recreating the looks.

A few looks I love:

Blake Lively x                                             Lucy Hale x                                                 Taylor Swift x

Sarah Hyland x                                                Leighton Meester x                                     Anna Kendrick x 

High-street selections: 

1. Pleated Skater Skirt - Pretty Little Thing - £12.00 [x]

2. Sleeveless Denim Shirt - Boohoo - £18.00 [x]

3. Pink Skater Skirt - Missguided - £15.00 [x]

4. Faux Leather Jacket - New Look - £39,99 [x]

5. Scoop Neck Skater Dress - Boohoo - £12.00 [x]

6. Oversized V-Neck Jumper - Boohoo - £12.00 [x]

Although the items above aren't exact matches I think they're pretty close. I particularly love both pleated skirts and the oversized jumper.

I'll keep dreaming of having my own personal stylist one day - but until then I'll continue to enjoy high-street finds like these.

Who do you look to for style inspiration?

xxx

Hello October

First  off... where has this year gone?! I'm sure the last time I checked my calendar it was the beginning of Summer and now all of a sudden we're being thrown full force into Autumn! Before we know it (forgive me because I'm going to mention the C word already...) Christmas will be here!

I'll admit that I love summer.. the lighter evenings, heat and general happiness that it seems to bring. But  this year I am so ready for the colder months.

Since summer started to vanish throughout September, it seemed that we were stuck with the awkward in-between weather. The weather where it's chilly in the morning - so you put on a jacket - but a few hours later it's crazy warm again and then you're stuck with the dilemma of what to do with the jacket.. Or it seems sunny out, so you happily leave the house in a lovely summery dress only for it to be deceivingly chilly out (yes this did happen to me recently, and I'm still slightly bitter about it, can you tell? Haha).

I like to know where I stand with the weather so I'm so excited for it too get chillier and today was the first day that when leaving work, even in my leather jacket, I felt a chill as I walked... and I was happy about it! Despite it being damp and grey outside from the rain (and the fact I'd just finished a loooong day in the office) I was so happy to feel the first chilly breeze of Autumn. 

As I walked home, I started thinking about my winter boots, coats and accessories.. (along with which shops I could look in to find them... oops) and felt so excited!

PLUS with it being October that means Halloween is only a few weeks away (Yay for an excuse to whip out the fake blood!)... firework night will follow and then (sorry I'm going to say it again) it's Christmas.. the BEST time of the year!

So despite being a a girl who loves the summer (cant help but think of Olaf there singing away about summer.. oh Frozen) and the fact that I'm sure come January I'll be longing for the warmer times ahead- I am very happy to see the start of some chilly months! 

Source

If anyone has any Autumy posts.. let me know, I'd love to read them and feel nice and cosy! 

xxx