Wants of the Week #20

Here are some bits 'n' bobs I've been fancying this week.

1. Boots - ASOS £38

I spotted these boots on GemFatale's blog and I needed them. They are so like the Topshop ones that I couldn't get my hands on. And although they are not leather, for half the price they look just as good. They'll go with anything. 

2. Kimono - Dorothy Perkins (similar one £15)

This isn't on the website anymore :( but there is a different one thats a bit darker. I love these fringe kimono's they're very pretty and are great for summer cover ups. 

3. CKin2U - Calvin Klein £25

I love this perfume. I've just run out of it and it's a cheap perfume. You get a big bottle for around £20, which is good for me as I douse myself in the stuff sometimes. Also when I wear it I get compliments from girls and boys, and everyone seems to like it. 

4. Peace Bracelet - Mulberry £60

For a cheap slice of designer stuff, this bracelet is really cute. It would be a lovely gift for a friend or for yourself. I love the thin leather bracelets at the moment I think they're really cute.

5. Necklace - Forever 21 £5.65

I am very impressed with the amount of choice that Forever 21 offers in the way of jewelry. It's good prices as well which means that you an pick up a few different things in different styles without breaking the bank at all. I particularly love this necklace. It's different from a lot of pendant necklaces and has the tassles which I love.

6. Steam Cream - Feelunique £12.95

I really want to try the steam cream. It's a moisturiser that is really light. Not only is the moisturiser supposed to be  great, it's award winning don't ya know. But it comes in variety of cute tins. My particular favourite is this floral one, and there is a Big Ben one which is very chic to keep in your bag!

Gem xo

Cream of the Crop

Afternoon.

How is everyone? It's been a bit of a busy week for me in work... and yesterday was sad as someone left,then we went for dinner at Nandos. And then I ended up going for drinks in the evening. Anyway, it's left me feeling a tad worse for wear today but I had to go and run some errands. INCLUDING, picking up some new glasses, which are lovely! I'm really pleased with them. I'm dedicating a whole blog post to them I love them that much. Yayyy. I also picked up some beauty products including the Garnier B.B. Cream which I'll do some reviews in the next couple of weeks when I've tried them out. 

I threw my new jumper on that I nabbed from Dorothy Perkins Sale. And it really is comfy. It's quite humid at the moment, so the light fabric make it perfect for the changeable weather from hot and sunny to rainy and dull. I chucked it over this tunic, also from DP and my omfy jeans, ALSO FROM DOROTHY PERKINS. I obviously can't pull myself away from that place. I think I achieved the laid back look I was going for. 

Here you can see the gold thread in the jumper which makes it prettier than your average cream cropped jumper. I have all the pastel nail colours from Barry M now after picking up this blue one a couple days ago. It does brighten up a lot of outfits for summer. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend, as always!

I may have been a bit naughty and bought a dress in the ASOS sale, and some boots. But I'm only a girl. I can't resist sales. Especially the amazing ASOS one.

Jeans, Top and Jumper - Dorothy Perkins

Shoes - Schuh

Rings - Market, pia, vintage.

Gem xo

Dorothy Perkins Haul

Just wanted to post about this successful little lot I got from Dorothy Perkins last Friday. I picked up some necessities (I needed all of this stuff, really need it) for work and wardrobe basics.

The first thing I added to my basket was this mac. It was in the sale for £19.50. Such a bargain. I thought it might be a tad small for me as the only size left was the size down. But I got it anyway and it's lovely. It fits nicely, especially around the arms and the material feels good quality. I mentioned this in my wants of the week and its lived up to my expectations. The little buttons are super cute as well.

I next bought a classic black blazer. Not in the sale but it's a wardrobe basic for myself. I chose this tuxedo style one. Its very smart and will smarten up some of the more casual things I wear to work, as well as being nice for evening wear too. The only downsize is it's a bit short, but I knew that when I ordered it.

The last thing is this jumper, I picked this up in the sale too. And I've been looking for a light jumper to wear for summer. This one with gold thread within the knit is really pretty, and subtle too. As well as being quite thin and light which is what I was looking for.

I also picked up a tunic, but thats going back as it's way too short on me and sits like a t-shirt! Which isn't what I wanted. Oh well, 3 outta 4 isn't bad at all!!

Have you been lucky in all these sales that seem to be happening at the moment? I noticed all the Clement Ribeiro for Evans dresses were all a third of the price, like £25 for a dress that was previously £75, so go and have a look if you have any formal events coming up!

Gem xo

Suits You.

Haha at my face in the first place. This is how I look at work. I truly love a man in a suit, as I've said countless times before. And I regularly, unashamedly check them out. But I hate women's pant suits, I think they're so boring. So for work, as I've mentioned before, I try to mix it up with pretty dresses, and simple outfits. I tried to dress up a little bit today so threw this blazer on. I also went to a little sushi bar called Samsi with my friends at work, which was lovely, and I'd suggest it to anyone if they're looking for a great lunch. 6 sushi dishes for £6.95, and there is lots of choice, and they'll make ones up for you if you like a certain type of sushi.

This is the midi skirt I wore a couple weeks ago when it was super sunny, now the rain has set in as usual for summer I've had to don the tights. I do think the two outfits show how versatile the skirt is though and I think the length and pleating are really flattering. I wore it high-waisted with a black tee tucked in to create a waist. I love the navy blue of the skirt and matched it with this preppy blazer I picked up from M&S outlet store in Manchester. I can't wait to wear this with skinny blue jeans and a loose vest for casual day wear. I've seen the blazer and jeans look on quite a lot of people in general and think it's a nice alternative to my leather jacket I can't seem to get out of wearing.

I wore this green jewelry set which went nicely with the navy. 

I'm still awaiting my massive package that I ordered from Dorothy Perkins on Friday night. But when it gets here I'll do a haul post, as I got some great stuff from their main line, and snapped a few goodies in their sale as well. 

Oh I'm also thinking of signing back up to a beauty box. I originally had Glossybox, and I loved it, but the Joliebox looks lovely too. Can anyone suggest a good one that they've liked?

Skirt - Primark

Blazer - M&S Outlet Store

T-Shirt - Dorothy Perkins

Tights - M&S

Shoes - Primark

Gem xo

Wants of the Week #19

Ah the weekend, a time to relax. And shop! I have been trying to save, but getting paid is a blessing and a curse as I can't stop myself. I just know there is money in my bank account, and the internet is so bad for my temptation as well. I've only ordered one lot of things from Dorothy Perkins, but they were things I needed. Like a black blazer...

1. Mac - Dorothy Perkins £19

And this mac. I mean for under twenty pound in the sale I can't really moan. I've been hankering after a mac for a while, as the weather is so rainy for June, but too hot for a full on coat. I like the navy edging as well which means it'll go with a lot of things. Including the navy dress I've been recently eyeing up on ASOS Curve.

2. Black Skirt - H&M £2.99

What a bargain! I've been after an A-line black skirt for a while, as they're a bit younger than pencil skirts. And a little bit prettier too. Unfortunately this one is all sold out now, darnit. But at that price what should I expect!

3. Collar - Dorothy Perkins £14

This collar is really pretty. It would look lovely over a simple black LBD for nights out. Or just as great with a white tee and blue skinny jeans. I really think this is a statement necklace though.

4. BB Cream - Garnier £6

I hardly wear foundation as I find it gives me spots and makes my skin dry. I'd like to try this BB cream which, from the reviews, looks a lot more moisturising and lighter on the skin.

5. Primer - Benefit £21.15

The Porefessional has been getting rave reviews on blogs. And I managed to pick up THE glamour magazine, and grabbed the sample of this. I have fallen in love with it. I only really wear it on my nose, and cheeks and t-zone as that is where my pores are most visible, but it feels and looks really good.

6. Boots - Topshop £75

Love these boots. Again, like the necklace above. They'd look great with blue skinnies and a basic t-shirt. I love the colour too, it makes a very nice difference from Black which, at the moment, all my shoes are that colour.

7. Chub Stick - Clinique £16

I really really want to try these sticks. They look lovely on, as my mum tried one in boots today. This colour particularly caught my eye as I saw someone on T.V (OKAY I WAS WATCHING BIG BROTHER) wearing a dusky pink. And this looks like the right sort of colour. 

Anyway hope everyone enjoys their weekend and saturday night. I'm off to order pizza and have a movie night in. Yum! 

Gem xo

Long Beautiful Hair

Is what I want! I had a bob for ages in college but hated it. And now my hair is long. I love the way it looks. But it takes some maintaining. Mainly, the thing that is missing from my hair is moisture. So I look for anything that will hydrate my hair. I've tried brands from the salon, and cheaper end stuff. But my favourite is this set above. 

I don't usually write beauty blogs, as I am no expert and only know what suits myself. I think make up and beauty products are a very personal thing, noone's skin/ hair/ colouring is the same. But when I find something I think people will like I like to share it. This herbal essences set has really helped my hair out. I haven't cut it since November 2011, yet the ends still look good when I am continuously using this product. It smells lovely too! And people always say they can smell it. It doesn't make my hair greasy, which is another problem for me. And when I need an extra boost they have a deep nourishment and shine intensive mask, which really helps. 

To keep my ends looking neat I use this cheap alternative to Moroccan Oil. This was from Boots and I really like it. Although it does make my hair greasy at the top if I put it too close to my roots.

What's your favourite shampoo and conditioner? Can you recommend any you like better?

Gem xo

Farter's Day

Goood evening,

I had such a busy weekend, so there was no time for a wants of the week, or any wanting at all for that matter. For Sunday was not about me, but my father. For he, is the man of the house, the bread winner. Yada, yada. I had to cook him a lovely meal, roast ham with all the trimmings, and coconut cupcakes. I also bought him a power tool. So I doubt anyone who reads my blog would be interested in seeing that on a wants of the week list. Oh, and my Grandad got a watering can and a year subscription to Good Food Magazine. I know you were all dying to know.. Anyway, all the family came over and we all got dressed up. This is what I wore for dinner. Minus the boots as we were in the house. 

This pink dress from Next is fast climbing up my favourite things to wear. It's so easy to put on and can be dressed up or down with leggings and pumps. The pleated skirt is lovely and floaty and the colour isn't something I'd usually go for, but it looks nice with all black accessories. I paired it with this collar that I got for my birthday to give it a grown up, classy look. But a black studded belt and chunky boots gives me the rock edge I always seem to go for. I'm getting bored of my hair too, but don't want to cut it. Can you suggest any styles? I was thinking a full on fringe, but not sure how much I'd suit it! I could always part it if I hated it.

And here is the collar in all it's glory. It was never a four pound, I hear you cry!? Indeed it was. Bargain. Hope everyone has a lovely fathers day anyway :D

Dress - Next

Collar - Present

Tights - Peacocks

Boots - Office

Cardigan - Charity Shop

Gem xo