By Sian Wilkinson, An 18 Year Old Fashion PR Intern.

Wednesday 30 April 2014

Deal time

The weeks are literally flying past in the blink of an eye, and I'll have to admit it's getting pretty scary. I mean I finish college in about a month?"!(waaaaa I know!) but aside from all the rush I wanted to keep on blogging and let you all know that this is probably the only thing keeping me sane, so if you're having a week anything like mine you probably need a little pick me up. Discounted branded makeup and perfume sound good? Then Fragrance direct is just what you need, My mums been using this website for years and she swears by it, recently I decided to try it out because my weekly Superdrug visits were providing me with baisically empty pockets. So the URL is www.fragrancedirect.co.uk and they have some truly amazing deals on everything from Essie (for £2.50!!!) to Calvin Klein and Loreal. I would recommend checking for your colours beforehand as being an online retailer you can't try before you buy. I now like many others are addicted to the website (probably because I love a bargain!) but I honestly can't remember the last time I spent £15 on makeup and got so much for my money! Oh and I have shopped with them for some time now, so I promise you they're a lovely company to shop with and completely legit (that's the first thing that normally goes through my mind too) so for amazing savings check them out, I'm thinking of doing a review as I have an order on its way so keep your eyes pealed.                                                    Have a good day.x

Monday 28 April 2014

The Other Woman. (Feat the Tomboy)

So today I made a rare trip to the cinema to see the most anticipated "The Other Woman" starring Cameron Diaz and a suprise appearance from Nicki Minaj! This is the perfect girly film providing laughs throughout and a feeling of empowerment! It's baisically about a wife who finds out that her husband is cheating with multiple women and she then forms an unlikely friendship with them whilst trying to take him down. It's baisically the grown up version of "John Tucker Must Die" a must see from me!    
Dress-Missguided                          Leather Trousers-H&M 
I also dug out the old black air forces, and I'm so glad i did I forgot how comfy they are!
Clutch bag-River Island                           Today was just a quick one as I was literally rushing out the door, and after taking photos around London I'm starting to hate doing them outside my house. So I'll just to make this an irregular thing! Today's look was definitely tomboy and ofcourse I wore a colourless outfit when the sun decides to shine! I loved the feeling in this outfit though because I enjoy switching it up from girly to Tomboy. This clutch was a fast purchase from River Island and its safe to say I now have an addiction to their bags, this bag similar to the Zara one previously blogged is so big inside and has multiple compartments and zips that would make it a lot harder to lose valuables on a night out (Hallejua!) Tomorrow I will be uploading my first "Sian's Celebrity Style Crush" of the week which will feature a celebrity's outfit that I have been drooling over, so stay tuned! Happy Monday.x

 

Saturday 26 April 2014

New brand alert!

I'm always on the lookout for new brands because like anything you tend to get a bit tired of wearing and shopping with the same brands all the time. So you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled across this great brand Ark Clothing, they have stores across the UK as well as an online website so check them out at www.ark.co.uk they have amazing deals and student discount(which is one of the main reasons why I'm so excited to shop with them!) They also sell respected brands such as Motel Rocks and Rare London. I've chosen some of my favourite pieces to prove to you all how great the brand really is!                          
 Top- £19.99 Shorts- 19.99.                        
Skort-£12.99.                                           
Kimono- £26.99.                                        
Shoes-£49.99

Friday 25 April 2014

Polyvore Fun!

Okay so I'm late again (What's the suprise eh?) Since discovering Lookbook I've been so motivated to discover exclusive websites that are populated by bloggers, this is when I discovered Polyvore. Originally I thought it was similar to Ebay but I could not have been more wrong, It's a tough website to describe but I would say it's in place to allow users to create their dream outfits which will then be posted on their page which their fans can comment on, share and like.They also have a free app that means we can design on the go ensuring we'll never be bored again! Really It's just a fun and easy way to keep your mind busy, and share your style with fashion lovers everywhere. I'm going to give a basic step by step guide so that all of you are inspired to visit the website and get designing.

So first of all you have to register so that your looks can be saved to your unique page, Let  me just stress this app is free! On the app as well as the website is a create button, this will allow you to get started and it's the first step people!

The next thing is to start choosing what you want in your outfit, now try not to get overwhelmed because there is so much to choose from! I started with the bottom which were Missguide black jeans because it made it easier for me to picture an outfit that I would wear in my head.              
 Whether you already have a piece of clothing in mind or not it is really easy to come across some beautiful clothes. There is a list of just about every brand you can think of, and you can also filter the results so that you get the perfect colour fit style etc that you're looking for.  
                                                           
 Browsing through the vast amount of products and brands on offer will probably take you some time (I know it did for me) But once you do find the perfect piece simply click the add button and it will then appear on your collage. However the images may be of an outfit already chosen by the brand itself like below for example, this is when the cutout button comes in handy. Double click on the image once you've clicked on the cutout button and it's turned blue. You should then be presented with multiple images of the main image being cropped. You can then click on the cropped image you want to use.


And that's just about it, happy designing!

The best thing about the website is that they have every fashion brand you can think of, making it easy for people like me to find pieces that they like And providing me with a whole load of new items to add to my wishlist (As if it wasn't already long enough!) So when I discovered it I just had to let you all know, here's my first few attempts(yes I'm already addicted):                        

Wednesday 23 April 2014

Epic Weekend

It feels like forever since I've done an outfit post (I know it hasn't really but I'm known for exaggerating a little) As you can see I've not put my beloved Denim jacket down, since my dad rediscovered it and passed it down to me. For this outfit I've teamed it with my favourite ASOS leopard print plimsoles, my bargain of a cropped vest from H&M and the old reliable River Island jeans(Which I found in the sale for £15 might I add!)
This is more of a casual look for me and I though that the plain backwards cap added some toughness to the outfit, I also feel completely badass as soon as I put it on my head so It's always a great accessory for the day. Oh my goodness I nearly forgot! I recently purchased this beautiful ZARA Envelope clutch, originally I was searching for the "Well Dressed" White bag but when I spotted this adorable bag it seemed like fate. Suprisingly it's somehow large inside and I've been able to fit everything from my Lunch to my makeup bag in it without it looking out of shape. So nice one zara! I just wanted to say how much I am absolutely loving Blogging and I don't want to get ahead of myself, But I just want to thank everyone who's ever looked at this blog and especially to you followers out there! I created this Blog one day because I wanted to feel like I was doing something with my life (Yes, Really!) But I have been so surprised as to how much I enjoy it. So thank you guys one last time! Happy Wednesday.x






 Top-H&M £3.99(I know right amazing!!)
 Bag-Zara £19.99

Shoes-ASOS £20

Sunday 20 April 2014

Summer Prep!

It's Easter Weekend people! And it's time to partay! (or sleep whichever takes your fancy)I know which one I'd rather do, and the hopes of a warmer break are always of course in the back of our minds, so in order to get you in the mood for the hopefully impressive temperatures to come here are some of my summer essentials:              

                                                             The Sunglasses -ASOS £12                                                  Oversized sunglasses are always going to be an essential, whether it's for your travels or just for the sunny days in Britain you cannot go wrong! And prices today are increasingly cheap with River Island, H&M, ASOS just to name a few selling some beaut pairs for around £10. Team with your bikini, oversized hat, and bedazzled kaftan for the ultimate summer look!

The Hat
A summer hat is more than just for appearance because it is genuinely a protector of the old nugget (is that the right phrase??" And for all of you festival ravers I highly recommend purchasing one similar to the one shown above, because the weather situation is always pretty backwards it's vital that you protect yourself because the last thing you want is to be burnt and miserable when you finally get to the festival! For all of you guys on a budget(stay sane payday is near!!) ebay has some amazing oversized hats in a variety of colours and styles, with the majority selling for around £3. This memorable sex and the city moment sums up why hats are so essential, they work as a sun and human shield!

The Short Boohoo-£20
 A good pair of denim shorts is like a good friend it may take years to finally find them, but once they're  yours  it's pretty  likely that they'll have a good life span. Whether it's low slung or high waisted make sure that you rock them this summer! They're so versatile being able to bring an everyday outfit automatically to going out attire, wow now I realise why I love these things so much. Hallejua for shorts!


                                                         The Shoe-Missguided £25
Flip Flop? Flats? Open Toed sandals? Whatever floats your boat, footwear is a key element of any outfit and let's face it why should we put all the thought and planning into a killer outfit, for it then to be ruined by an uninviting shoe. I don't think so! Comfort is an important element although I'm sure we're all parcial to suffering some killer shoe situations for that ONE pair. But in the summer we can't afford to do this everyday, so simple flats either plain or bedazzled will bring some sunshine to your outfit.

                                                      The Kaftan-River Island £55
Traditionally Kaftans are the ones that drap over the body and have some sort of sleeve, but when I came across this adorable black beach Kimono I knew I had to blog about it! It's always great to have something reliable, comfortable and of course cute to throw on over your bikini or just to add an element of summer to any outfit. I've actually tried this on and it looks amazing, whilst black is not always your choice make sure you have some possible ensembles in mind before you purchase an "out there" Kaftan. Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo and even Primark have some lovely numbers for the upcoming summer!                          
I hope that helped a little because I know how difficult It can be trying to shop for summer when it's absolutely miserable outside(BOOOOO!) Happy Sunday.x

Thursday 17 April 2014

Double up..

I thought It was about time as I live in London to have a look around and take some shots. It was such a lovely day and with it being Half term there were adoring tourists just about everywhere, and all this time I didn't realise how great London really is! Now onto the outfit, normally I'm opposed to double denim(I literally used to cringe) Like I'm sure many of you are also, but once I discovered this jean jacket of my dads(result!) I decided to give it a go. Also If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen me confessing my love for these Metallic gladiator sandals from Linzi Shoes In Lakeside. The Brand are still up and coming although they do have stores in Westfield Stratford City and Liberty Shopping centre as well as operating online too, they are probably my comfortable and my favourite shoes right now! Finally onto the TOPSHOP flower top, I bought this a while back from the Marble Arch store and have only worn it about 2 times, and funnily enough each time I wear it I think "Why don't I wear this more often?" Which I found myself asking today, I felt like I needed something with a bit of colour so I actually bought something in a shop and not online! 
 Happy Thursday.x


 Jeans-River Island
Denim Jacket-Vintage

 Yes this Christmas shop really is open all year round!




 Top-TOPSHOP

Shoes-Linzi Shoes £25

Wednesday 16 April 2014

Motel Swimwear collection literally Rocks!

There's nothing I love more than a summer swimwear edit, there's something about companies getting us ready for our travels that is a reminder that soon we will be able to wear these beautiful pieces. Beaches, amazing swimwear, and tanned bods? Yes Please! As many of you may know Motel Rocks is fairly similar to Urban Outfitters in terms of its style, what I mean by this is that it's more of a risque scene although they do try and sneak some girly numbers in which are the cutest might I add! So I've taken it upon myself to review the collection ever since my eyes came across this summer inspired Blog Post this morning.



I am absolutely in love with this daisy print swimsuit, as It can be pretty hard to find fashionable swimsuits Motel have got my vote! The print is extremely feminine but with a plunge back you're able to still feel sexy without feeling uncomfortable.  A summer must have!


Aside from the Gorgeous colour of this bikini I could actually see myself in this piece because of the cup design, this style is extremely flattering to those of us with a larger chest. So well done motel for that! Onto the high waisted bottom ,whilst it is something i'm yet to try I'm seeing a whole lot of the style around I think if you can pull them of (Like this amazing model does!) Then go for it! The colour will look killer with a tan and gets a thumbs up from me.


Its a regular occurrence within this edit that Motel are keeping it simple and then adding their own infamous twist, with this black halterneck swimsuit they've added cris cross cut out detailing on the bottom as well as the top to add a little "POP" to what could have been "just another black bikini". Whilst keeping the set fairly simple they have made it still wearable by the average person because the cutouts are not outrageous. Mmmmhmm Honey.



So head over to Motel Rocks to see the entire collection, you won't regret it, pinky promise!x

Tuesday 15 April 2014

Why I'm happy (Follow my blog with Bloglovin)

It's one of those nights where I'm finding it almost impossible to sleep at the moment, and if I wasn't blogging I would be heading straight over to Missguided and spending my final budget before payday. But I refuse to let this happen! Am I really being sensible? Or Maybe because it's next weeks budget and I've had my eye on some River Island Jeans? (Yep you guessed it the second reason is the only thing restraining me from entering the addictive Missguided Website) Of course I should be sleeping just like any of you out there who are still stuck on what to do at these ungodly hours, But I thought I'd share what I'm happy about at the moment (I got this idea from Fashion Train so and go check her out!).                                                    
It might sound silly but this frozen yoghurt was a major stepping stone for me (although I did fall at the hurdle when if came to toppings as you can probably see!) I'm trying to make an effect to improve my diet and fitness by attempting to eliminate unhealthy foods and trying alternatives.                            
 After visiting the bloggers event a few weeks back I've been so motivated to make this blog a success, because I do genuinely enjoy Blogging whether it's my outfit choices of just my views on situations. So it's save to save I've been approaching just about everyone I can think of in an attempt to generate some awareness so stay tuned on that front!    
 After seeing the events at coachella pan out with the sunshine making an appearance daily, I am so excited for summer! Although the weather today was amazing so my excitement meter is currently through the roof. So prepare for summer outfits from now on!                  
 I officially finish College in 7 and a half weeks and I couldn't more happy to move on to the next chapter of my life! Every now and again fear sneaks into my mind about my plans because university is not on the cards for me but I'm a firm believer in fate so all I can do is worn hard and hope for the best at the minute.