Lusting After Military Style

So I was at work last night and admiring a co-workers skirt and then things happened in my head and now I suddenly am in need of a whole outfit as opposed to one skirt! You know how it happens.

So here is my military inspired wishlist.

Skirt Oasis, £43, Shirt Topshop, £34, Shoes New Look, £24.99, Belt Topshop, £16

I've never really gone done the military route before, usually just stick to the more classic English rose girly look, but I think this outfit might be fun!

Sadly the skirt is of course out of stock in my size at the moment online, which is annoying because they have 20% off at the moment :( Anyway I think I will need to sell some stuff in order to afford it, there is still a week to go till pay day. If only I had money!

Yet another sorry for myself purchase...

So yesterday I popped into town to get my lunch from Pret a Manger...nomnomnom, loving the festive chocolate star on top of my hot chocolate.

Anyway being a poor student and having foolishly spent a large amount of my budget till the next lot comes on Friday I felt I needed perking up and decided to treat myself to a lipstick in Boots. (I know not the logic of someone who is poor, but there was an offer on and I "needed" some primer also).

So I treated myself to this lovely Kate Moss Matte lipstick for Rimmel.

Kate Moss for Rimmel Matte Lipstick Shade 101, £5.49

I usually go for lipstick with a bit of a shine to it but I am liking the way this matte kind looks too and it doesn't show up all the cracks on my lips like the Sleek gloss. I love the feel of the case and the cute Kate signature on it. Being bright red it is much less likely to get lost in the depths of my handbag!!

My only downside, and I find this with other Rimmel lipsticks too, is that they seem to have an very overpowering scent/odour to them. It's almost like those little purple violet sweets you used to get at parties when you were little! Is it just me?!

All in all though the whole trip cheered me up heaps :)

Ciate Caviar Nails

WANT WANT WANT these!! 

Dahlia fashion have teamed up with Ciate nails for their new competition. I must admit I had never heard of them before but their nail varnishes are divine! Just look at this caviar nail set.

Caite nails, Caviar manicure set in black pearl £18

You paint the polish on and then sprinkle the beads over the wet polish to create the 3D effect. I have to say its unlike anything I have ever seen. Sadly it is out of stock at the moment :( but when it is back and I am feeling a bit more rich and in need of a treat I'm definitely getting my hands on one of these!

Ciate Mini Mani Month, £38

I have also been admiring their velvet nail kit and mini mani month which is an advent calender full of nail varnish. Truly a girls best friend!

Pixie Lott for Rock n Rose

When I got the email this morning for early access to Pixie Lott's collection for Rock N Rose I was looking forward to seeing what she had come up with. Her range for Lipsy was stunning and I have been a long term, loyal customer at Rock N Rose. However I have to say I am seriously disappointed, nothing stands out from what is already available on the market at the moment.
I find the floral crowns to be too similar to those already sold at Rock N Rose, and the cocktail rings are very similar to rings that are well known to be Pixie's favourite piece by them. The rest is an abundance of cross themed jewelry with giant bow and cat ear headbands thrown in for good measure.

Pixie Lott for Rock N Rose, NOEMI, Set of three midi knuckle rings, £18

The only thing that mildly appealed to me were these cute midi knuckle rings, but I have to say I do not understand the concept. Surely these just fall off your fingers?!
To be honest, I am tired of all this gothic cross and spike trend at the moment. And cat ears should NOT be worn beyond halloween....
Please someone come up with something different?!

Truly Mattely Deeply in Love With This!

I have to say I am very pleased with this new lipgloss I purchased on Friday. It is from the Sleek limited edition Shangri-La collection.

Unlike the usual gloopy lip-gloss that sticks to your hair on a windy day this one goes on Matte so there is no horrible gloop just a lovely matte colour. I like to gloss over it and give it a bit of a shine with the balm end of my 1000 kisses lip tint by Rimmel. My only down side is that if your lips aren't fully moisturised and a bit dry (as mine are prone to) it highlights every crack so I would advise popping on the vaseline a few minutes before.

I am such a fan of Sleek make-up, definitely my new favourite brand. I just wish this one wasn't limited edition! Sadly it only comes in two shades :(

Repair my hair!

I was gutted not to be invited for the new BzzCampaign for John Frieda Full Repair range. However I have already been using a couple of the products in the range as they were on offer at Sainsburys. 

Unfortunately being a poor student I cannot afford to get my hair cut as often as I would like and being a regular user of hair straighteners it is starting to look more than tired. As my ends are generally the worst I opted to try the perfect ends deep infusion and the deep conditioner.

I have to say I am impressed with the deep infusion! My ends are looking healthier and feeling much less dry and coarse. As my hair is quite thick and quite damaged I tend to use more than the recommended one pump, but I have been using it after every wash with great results. The mask seems just like any other hair mask to me (I use quite a few regularly) but I have only tried it once or twice.

Will certainly have to try the shampoo and conditioner next time I run out! It's certainly worth it to avoid the price of haircuts!

Pretty Little Dahlia

I have always been a fan of Dahlia. They make such wonderful cute little dresses and tops. I usually find them to be ever so slightly out of my price range. However, they currently have a sale on and I bought this gorgeous top for half price at £25. 

They also have a wonderful competition on at the moment to win a Dahlia cat headband and limited edition cat print skirt. Perfect for Halloween. Enter here: http://www.facebook.com/DahliaFashion/app_228910107186452

Autumn = Jumper time!

So found yet another jumper that is adorable and I must have! This one is from Sugarhill Boutique, made famous by the stars of TOWIE so I am led to believe! 

He is just so cute! The tail wraps around the back of the jumper as well. Would look very cute with my denim shorts and brown boots. Feeling a bit resentful at having to pay £45 for it but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end!

Burgundy: An Autumn Staple

People that know me well know that I am usually a blue girl. If I had a choice of colours I'd nearly always go for the blue one, mainly due to this is the only colour I feel safe matching my red hair to.

Burgundy Cable Knit Jumper by H&M - £12.99

However I have recently discovered the jobs of burgundy in this lovely cosy little jumper from H&M.

It doesn't at all clash with my hair like I thought it would and looks lovely with a little shirt underneath or a pearl collar necklace. I will definitely now be adding more burgundy into my wardrobe from now on.

50 Shades of....Grey?!

No, I am not a fan of THAT novel that everyone is talking about. I am however, a fan of grey nail polish. When I had the urge to buy a bottle my idea was met with dusgust. However, I proved the critics wrong!

Barry M nail paint - Grey 293

I love my new grey nail polish! It may even become the new black. 
Barry M is by far the best polish I have come across at the moment. Two coats of paint and it's perfect nails. I always get a compliment or two when I am able to wear it.

If Noah had an ARK full of clothes...

I have to say I have absolutely fallen in love with ARK.  I was first introduced to this shop whilst visiting my friend in Cambridge where I purchased a lovely cream and black lace bralet by the shops own label Hearts&Bows. I have to say I am since addicted to browsing this site almost everyday!

This gorgeous little shirt is the next object of my desire! Can see it going brilliantly with my wee denim shorts. The best thing about ark is that you can email them to ask about stock and they will actually reply! I am assured that this little number will be back in with more sizes so I'm keeping my eyes peeled.

Shopaholics Anonymous

So it's no secret between close friends and family that I have a MAJOR shopping addiction. If I see something I want I cannot rest until that item is in my possession (within reason of price of course!).

The latest of my obsession is finding a pair of H&M boots which, of course I neglected to buy in the store the 3 times I tried them on! No, that would be sensible!

They have since come and gone on the website, so I am now destined to search the depths of eBay for a size 4! All because I have decided they would go amazingly with my new jacket and new skirt ( which is still yet to be purchased!).

I will make you mine little brown booties!!