Boots.

I need new boots;

These are all from here, it's my favourite street style site - it lets you view Tokyo fashion by area, sweet!
These are just OMFG. No other words...
As are these;
And these;

The last two are both from Schuh. They're not cheap but boots are one of the few things I am actually willing to spend a bit on, since I tend to live in them! The second ones I guess could be DIYed...but I'd probably rather just buy them!

Char x

You're made of sunshine

Hey!

Today I went shopping; popped into my work to get a present for my friend's birthday on Friday (and some earrings for myself!) and of course to H&M! I'll show my purchases at some point but right now I'm too tired!

Dorothy perkins shoes and top, H&M skirt, Topshop cardigan and vintage fake pearls (some from ebay, some thrifted), the earrings are real though!

Did anyone see the new episode of Gossip Girl? Awesome...plus Blair's outfit with the green and purple (if I were an editor right now I'd say "jewel tones"...) makes me need something purple to wear with my new skirt.

Char x

ps We've had a little make-over, do you like it?

Minnie Mouse

Hey!

Today was surprisingly productive; my laptop was being uncooperative so I spent almost the whole day in the library, doing actual work! This week is a reading week for us (no lectures!) so it's a good feeling to actually do something with it.

The boots I bought in New York, the tights are from H&M, the skirt is Topshop, the floral top is from Primark and the bustier is Dorothy Perkins. Check out the charm bracelet I wore today, it has lots of little animals on it! My favourite is the little unicorn in the middle. I bought it as a good luck charm for uni (my degree is Biological Sciences, though my honours subject is Psychology so that's what I do now, confused?) although it's too chunky to wear in exams or when typing!

This was my outfit from Yesterday, Sunday. I had an amzing roast dinner at my Mum's (this picture was snapped in her bedroom!) don't know why I look so scary in the photo...and also chubby, I swear this skirt isn't as unflattering in real life!

The same Topshop skirt, thrifted belt and H&M shirt. I can't believe I have only worn this top twice now, I was so excited to buy it and have never worn it? Myabe because it's a little bit Halloweeny? Though that's appropriate this week, I guess! I LOVE Halloween so I'm really looking forward to it, even though I have work the next day...

Friday's outfit, I dressed a bit casually becuase we had a presentation to give in my lecture. I got myself all worked up about it and fretted all the way up to the front of the class...then realised that we had agreed only one of us was going to speak, not me! So I got all hyped up for nothing!

New Look flats, H&M tights, t-shirt and cardigan and Zara dress. The necklaces are from H&M too.

Thursday's outfit;

Boots from New York, Primark tights, H&M dress and cardigan.

I was shopping in my wardrobe at Mum's yesterday and found the makings of one awesome Minnie Mouse costume, I think that's my new Halloween idea!

Char x

Shopping in my closet...

Hey!

So, in these financially difficult times we live in (credit crunch, recession etc...) women's magazines and newspapers are always telling us to "shop in our own wardrobes for new outfits!". Usually, I'm not a big fan of this philosophy, the materialistic bitch in me would rather just have new stuff to be honest! But the other day in Topshop, I admired this skirt and it reminded me of a simlar one from Zara which I had years ago and assumed I had thrown out or given away at some point...

Well, today I found it! It was in a suitcase full of stuff I never wear anymore (ie cropped jeans and embellished vest tops, ew!). Pretty similar though, no?

In addition to shopping in my own wardrobe, I did real shopping the other day and scored this skirt in the Topshop sale (£10.80 with trusty student discount!), which is awesome considering I almost bought it full price anyway!

I suppose the moral of the story (if there had to be one) is that shopping in your own wardrobe and re-discovering lost items is awesome. But real shopping is better.

Char x

ps It's not immediatly obvious so I should point out that last Halloween (see this picture Sea posted) I was supposed to be some sort of mid-eighties Maddonna, hence lace gloves! Basically I found an awesome '80s dress, fell in love and based my costume on the dress!

cheap & cheerful.

Hello!
Again, apologies for lack of updates from me. I've had such a stressful week, both at home & at work!
Today however, is my day off and I did a little bit of looking around shops and seeing if I can purchase anything ^_^
Most of my money went on a very good friend of mine. She turns 21 next week, so a gift is of course needed. We are all going out on Hallowe'en for the b-day celebvrations, here is char and myself last year LOL;

Aw, good times! My costume will be the same this year, Batwoman! I love it, even though it is one of those generic sexy superhero ones. I was the only person as Batwoman there last year so that made it a little bit special *yay*. I just hope I still have all the accessories, I better go look for them after this!
Today's purcahse;

It's from New Look, I'm a bit unsue about the brooch that came with it, I may take it off an attach it to coat or a top? I shall see :)
I loved the colour of the fabric and took it instantly *woop*. Its also faux fur, kinda funny material, not sure which! But it is cosy, I think it shall look good with alot of things, such as day dresses and of course, I'll probobly wear it in the evning with a nice dress or top. It could also jazz up some jeans/smart top?
I also bought some Benefit make-up for myself (its pretty expensive but alot of people i know SWEAR by it, so I got some awesome concealer stuff that the counter girl - who was just, so lovely! - offered to put on for me and how to put it on so that itll maximise its use. And honestly, it SO SO good. So long to my usual Rimmel concealer *sorry Rimmel!*.
Here's my outfit from today's little shopping trip;

This photo does not really so this skirt justice, i love this skirt! It can be worn high waisted or on your hips - versatility is fab. Personally, I love wearing it pretty high up!
Shoes; Primark. Tights; also Primark!. Skirt; H&M. Top; Primark. Cardigan; H&M. Jewellery; gifts/accessorize/vintage.
The title of the post comes from where my clothes are from; cheap and cheerful places! & also from;
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=G6wUPCqwWI8
top song!

Sea x.x.

Dear Mr Bank Manager,

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to spend more money...I am a woman in love. With a dress.

asos stud front cami dress

Please forgive?

Char x

ps I found this dress via cute blog Reflections of an Urbanite!

Checking it out.

Hey!
Hope eveybody is well today! Just today's outfit, a bit under-accessorised I think;

The checked dressis vintage, I got it from etsy, and I always wear it with a Primark boob-tube underneath to avoid being arrested for indecent exposure! Don't know where the tights are from but the shoes are also from etsy and the black top is from H&M.

Check out my watch ring! It doesn't work 'cause there's no battery in it (I might stick one in at work if I remember to take it in with me...) but isn't it fun? I got it from ebay ages ago.

Char x