Feed Me To The Lions

Hellooo, 

Hope everyone's week has been fun. I'm still not back on blog track this week as I've been busy but I'm trying to post 4 x a week and varying my content, to make it fun for me, and hopefully my readers too. My week has been okay. Except my car broke down this morning, so I couldn't go and do some work. Which was awful, because it was the Elton John gig in Blackpool and I'd have loved to go and work it. I have a massive guilt complex and have felt guilty all day. But I managed to get my eyes tested and got some new glasses. Which added to my guilt complex even more! Anyway, I wore this outfit almost a week ago to go to a food festival in Southport. If you follow me on Instagram, you'd have seen the amazing snow cone I got from the festival which was grape, apply and blueberry flavour. It was rainy in the morning so I threw this outfit on. Then it got sunnier and swapped my boots for pumps. Then it was boiling, so I wish I'd have thrown a sundress on. But that's British weather for you.

I got this t-shirt for my birthday and love it. It's really big and slouchy and the print is on trend. I love wearing it with leggings and converse on lazy days as it's long and loose enough to wear with leggings. I wore them here with these black skinny jeans and converse on the day, but here you can see I threw my favourite black chelsea boots on to give me a bit more height, not that I need it.

My lovely friend Adele got me these bracelets from Wales. Aren't they lovely. There was a whole stack of pretty bracelets with stones and silver filigree pendants but I love these two in particular. Just my taste. So thank you Adele!

Enjoy your weekend! It's fathers day tomorrow so I have to wrap those presents, and I'm seeing my good friend whose visiting from Brighton tonight. So not even a lazy weekend!

Jeans - Dorothy Perkins

T-shirt - ASDA

Boot s- Office

Bracelets - Presents

Ring - Vintage shop

Gem xo

Orange You Happy?

I said I was going to post something from the week, and I will but I just wanted to share what I wore today. This is just another work outfit, but I managed to incorporate the creepers into the outfit, and wore them at work today. I think they just look like chunky brogue though, which compliments the manly shirt. I am a sucker for a chunky brogue, but haven't found any I really like for ages, if you want to suggest some websites, or nice ones you've found it would be greatly appreciated.

Anyway, I picked up this flippy skirt in the sale in Primark, for £3 again, just like the Aztec one! It's really flattering and I usually wear it as a high waisted skirt. I think this is an easy outfit that includes colour blocking, and the colour is perfect for summer. It's also quite long, I just pulled it up here, so I wouldn't have to show all of my legs which I'm a bit self conscious about. I just paired it with my black button down shirt and black thick tights to smarten it up, but it would be lovely with a vest for a night out, and chunky tan wedges if/when it ever gets hot again.

They're really comfy surprisingly, and I'm getting used to the really flat sole. The suede makes them look a bit more expensive than they were, but I think they'll go a bit patchy with wear. 

What is your favourite outfit for work?

Skirt -Primark

Shirt - Peacocks

Tights- Tesco

Shoes - Vintage Fair 

Necklace - Charity Shop

Liverpool Vintage Fair

I really wanted to share these photos with you, and share this event too.

On Saturday I went to a Vintage Textiles and Clothes fair at St. Georges Hall in Liverpool. It was a lovely day with cakes and tea, as well as so many stands selling clothes, jewelry, curtains, bags and shoes. I think, this fair was extra special as it was held in the beautiful St. Georges Hall, which is actually breathtaking as you walk in. And I pretend I'm really cool most of the time, but I was in awe at this building. I took a few photos of the event and they turned out beautifully. I didn't think they would with the lighting, but it was on my side this time! 

I didn't buy much from the fair as I was still fairly skint. But I saw a beautiful floral 50's style dress. But at fifty pound I couldn't stretch to it. And a denim studded waistcoat, which was also amazing. I did manage to pick up a couple of bits though that were going at the cheaper end of the spectrum. If I had lots of money, I could have bought almost everything! 

I picked up these unworn vintage creepers. I never really saw the attraction in them, until I saw this pair. They're much less invasive than the proper ones, and have a brogue twist in them. They're very cute indeed. This peace bracelet was also very sweet, the lady handmade them with lots of different symbols and items hung on them. I was looking for an infinity symbol, but this one is just as nice. The best find, was this cuff I found rummaging by some empty stands. It has a ring attached and I love how simple it is, but how much it will stand out and catch peoples eyes. 

I have a few outfit posts from the weekend too on the way this week. Thanks for reading, hope you liked the photos!

Gem xo

Wants of the Week #18

Evening, just a little post to say whats caught my eye this week. The dog situation is better, he's on a waiting list for 6 weeks, and in that time we have to try with him, get him neutered, train him, and give him one final chance. So I'm feeling better about that. Which means I've felt better about blogging and have a few posts lined up, one I'm really looking forward to writing about particularly... anyway onto today's post.

1. Necklace - River Island £5

A cute gold costume jewelry necklace. I love this symbol and the cross symbol too at the moment. I think I like how simple they are and the clean lines used in the design. I think I'd prefer this is silver though to go with a little bracelet I have.

2. Belt - ASOS Curve £6

I love the selection of skinny belts that asos curve have at the moment, and great prices too. I think a tan belt and a black belt should be in everyones wardrobe. I like this simple one, and the studded black and silver belt.

3. Eye liner - Stila £14

I hardly go a day without wearing a black eyeliner. And this one looks like a nice little addition to my collection. Not only is it waterproof, but it's sparkly too. This one would probably be for special occasions. Ooh I sound like my Grandma.

4.  Cardigan - New Look Inspire £24.99

What a great cover up for summer. The dip dye trend is still going strong, and this cardigan would look great with some skinnies and a white vest top for a relaxed outfit. Or with the jeans next to it.

5. Jeans - New Look Inspire £26.99

I never usually go for something so bright. But these jeans look so pretty. Must be having a pink moment this week.

6. Creepers - AX Paris £26.99

I wouldn't usually go for creepers either but these brogue ones caught my eye. I actually bought a pair yesterday from a vintage market in Liverpool, and they're very similar. But these ones are just as good.

Thank you for the lovely messages on my previous post I really appreciated everyones kindness. I'm looking forward to posting and reading everyones blogs I've missed whilst moping about Marley!

Gem xo

Any Other Way?

Hello lovelies. 

This will be a short post today as I'm not in the mood for blogging at the moment. My parents are having to get rid of our dog, and I'm pretty bummed out about it. It's for his own good, he's going to a farm (I promise this is not a euphemism for 'my dog died', I questioned my parents too when they said he's going to 'the farm') where he can be trained as a sheep dog, and be with someone all the time. He's become destructive and needs attention and looking after constantly. But for selfish reasons I don't want him to go, plus no one will cuddle him like I do. I'll miss that little bugger.

Anyway, I went out for dinner and wore this skirt, wish I hadn't worn something so nice for the time I'm getting told my dogs going away, it's now tainted. I do like the skirt though It's from Primark and I managed to grab it at the lovely price of £3. I've seen it on LLYMLRS, and she looks lovely in it if you want to see it styled differently. I paired it with this black top with gold detailing and black chunky boots.

I can't get enough of this print at the moment, and nearly bought a top in Primark too, until my Mum pointed out I was going overboard.

Anyway, I'm off to have some cuddles with Marley. Hope everyone has a nice weekend!

Skirt - Primark

Top - M&S

Tights - Peacocks

Boots - Office

Ring - Old

Gem xo

3rd Time Lucky

And how is everyone today? Getting over their bank holiday parties in the UK? I certainly am. I'm just lazing around. I've done a few things to celebrate the jubilee this weekend, went to a carnival and had a pleasant meal and little party with family. But last night I went and drank in the Queens name. I'm not a massive drinker at all, so today I'm feeling a tad rough and a little bit tender. I wore this outfit yesterday to have lunch with my parents before heading out with my friends last night. Me and my family love good pub food, and as it's jubilee weekend that's as good a reason as any to head to a pub and spend time with family and friends.

This is the third time I've worn this top on my blog. And I still like to wear it. It's quite baggy and comfy and with the stripes looks quite chic with skinnies and flat pumps. I always turn to stripes when I'm going casual as they keep the outfit classy. These skinnies are my favourite jeans, I've told you about them before and I really do recommend buying them. I got them in black for my birthday too. These flat loafers are part of my work wardrobe, but again they stop this outfit looking too slobbish.

I haven't actually worn these out of the house yet. But I really love them. I've seen bug eye sunglasses on quite a few bloggers including gabifresh, who has the best collection of sunglasses I ever saw, and I always love how they look on people. So when I saw these for £2 in Primark I had to pick them up to try. I'm hoping for some more sun now so I can wear them properly!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend, and is enjoying their week so far!

Jeans - Dorothy Perkins

T-shirt - ASDA (really old)

Glasses - Primark 

Loafers - Dorothy Perkins

Necklace - Primark

Gem xo

Wants of the week #17

In honour of the Queen I've done a jubilee special. I've celebrated by going to a carnival today, ate chips and got soaked wet through, I also wore a vibrant red wig, which matched Kate Middleton's suit!. But it was still nice to have a little celebration of the Queen. I came home and watch the pageant on tele with my family, and tried to warm up from getting so wet! It inspired me to do this post.

1. & 2. Dresses - H&M £15 & £12.99

Love these two dresses. Both simple and easy to wear with leggings or bare legs if the sun is in your favour. I love the floral one particularly and would have been great at a jubilee party this weekend if anyone went.

4. White Union Jack t-shirt - Evans £19.50

Apparently I missed three out, my apologies! Motif tops are always popular, and the union Jack print will always be popular too. This white one is easy to wear with jeans and pumps.

5. Black Union Jack t-shirt - AX Paris £18

Another great motif top! This one could be worn on a night out with a black high waisted shirt and a leather jacket for a more British Rock Chick look. Always showing your support for the queen!

6. Bag - Radley (ebay price) £18.95

A pretty bag, by a British company. Usually worn by the more mature woman, the queen would maybe use these bags actually! This shopper is a lot more casual and cute, with the typical Radley Icon.

7.Red Skirt - Debenhams £27

Kate was wearing something very similar this afternoon and I liked the all red look. Very royal indeed. I love midi skirts too, I think they flatter everyone and are always very pretty and feminine.

8. Royal Rings - Topshop £10

I love these rings so much! They're so cute. And if you just want to subtly support the queen these are the way to go. They also come in Gold.

Im off for some jubilee tea and cake. Enjoy your evening!!

Gem xo