Triple trouble

Hey!

It was so nice to have a post from Sea again, it's been an interesting experiment running the blog by myself (and total respect to people who do it alone - it's hard work!) but I like it better when both of us run it together! I'm a bit annoyed today as my flatmate has decided not to return after Christmas and so my Mum and I are trying desperatly to find someone new, but it isn't exactly an opportune time of year for that! We also had to pack most of her stuff yesterday as she left the room in a mess - I just hate going through other people's things (is it mean that I wore gloves the whole time?). Between finding a new flatmate and the extreme laziness which has set in as Christmas approaches, I'm sorry if I've been a lazy blogger! I wore my Topshop lace leggings over grey tights today, with the addition of socks to keep my feet toasty;

Sorry that the photos don't show it very well! New Years resolution = try to take half decent outfit pictures!
Yesterday's outfit was a bit rubbish since all I did was go to the supermarket but I'll post it anyway since I owe you guys a post!

The hairband fell off somewhere along the way too, which irritated me...it wasn't expensive but a useful thing to have, darn my clumsiness!

Char x

hello!

I've missed blogging sooo so so much!
Thanks to everyone who has been commenting Char's posts, I've been trying my best to keep updated on the *SQUEAH-NESS*!

Last night I had my works' Christmas party, alot of fun. Free bar! How awesome. Sadly, did not get any outfit pictures as it was a bit hectic during the day. Although I can tell you what I did wear (lol); black lace shift dress, 120 denier tights (the best kind!!), miss selfridge heels & my faux fur bolero/shrug thing. Much dancing (& drinking) was had, a fun night!

New job is going well! Topshop gets VERY busy at the weekend I can tell you! It's almost pay day for me and I cannot wait to buy me some lovely Christmas presents for myself (eg; CLOTHES!) - I've not had a chance to buy anything new in so long, so that will be nice. Also need to get some Christmas shopping in too. Hope the crowds won't be too hectic nearer the time I get paid!

A few things that I truly am, lusting over;

They shall be mineeeeeee!!
A few days ago, I came across an old picture that I forgot I had saved on my computer (I was deleting all my old stuff from the comp I used to use!) & I find it great. It's a pretty simple picture of a young Kate Moss, but I find it beautiful;


Its my current inspiration, for everything! ^_^
Sea x.x.

Bankers.

Hey!

Hope everyone had a good weekend? I've had a busy day, running to three different banks and the post office (my redfoots are here! I'll report back once I've worn them out...) very boring and tiring so I am now watching Ugly Betty in bed, good times! Today's outfit;

Last night we celebrated a friend's birthday with amazing Indian food, I wore this;

This was the outfit I wore during the day on Sunday, tree decorating! The fringe was scraped back since it needed a wash...

Quick question; do people prefer it when I post where things I'm wearing are from? Or is it better without? Thanks!

Also, we were tagged with an award by both muchlove and Ariella of Pearls in your Hair, thank you lovely ladies!

The award comes with this sweet message:

This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming.These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends.They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement!Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut,even more friendships are propagated.Please give more attention to these writers!Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight moreand include this clever-written text into the body of their award.

I think most people have already been tagged but if you want it, it's yours!

Char x

Philanges.

Hey guys!
Hope everyone's got some fun and Christmassy plans for the weekend! I'm heading home to my Mum's to decorate the tree and (hopefully) eat a yummy Sunday dinner...after a no-doubt boring and busy day at work on Saturday, that is! Today I'm wearing my new wolf t-shirt I got from New Look whilst finishing my Christmas shopping the other day;

A close up view of my new leggings;

This was my nighttime outfit yesterday (we ate Christmas dinner early then went home to change!), with ym new leggings and my ancient asos shoes which I finally have the heel-wearing skills to wear without crippling myself (also thanks to memory foam insoles, though I will say this; they do flatten and wear down after several wears!);

If these pictures aren't the greatest quality it'd because I was rushing to get back out and to the cocktails! We also happened to invent the greatest drinking game known to man, the Middle Name Game; firstly, everyone must learn each others' middle names (those without middle names are christened Philange or any other humourous pseudonym), this in itself can be amusing! Once the game has started all players must refer to themselves and all others by their middle names and by no other name, the penalty for breaking this is, of course, a chilli flavoured vodka shot. The game ends when the shots run out (we started with six and since you ask, yes I did one - though it wasn't chilli, lucky me!) or when you're all so wasted gets too hard...
My daytime outfit was actually also quite dressy, my Topshop lace dress and vintage cardigan (you can see the deatil on it better here);

This is turning into a really long post!

I also asked if you guys wanted the shortbread recipe and someone said yes so here it goes!

You will need:

2 oz caster sugar

4 oz unsalted butter

6 oz plain flour

You can actually use any measurments for this recipe as long as it follows the 1:2:3 ratio of sugar:butter:flour, if that's easier!

You'll need to pre-heat your oven to 180 c and pre-grease a baking tray. Then, cream the suagr and the butter together until they turn paler (I totally recommend softening, but not melting, the butter in the microwave first!). Then seive in the flour and mix by hand to form a soft dough. Shape into small discs (or anything you like, really) and bake until golden brown, whish usually takes around 10-15 minutes. Place on a rack to cool and sprikle with caster sugar (or coat in melted chocolate!).

Char x

Party feet

Hey!
I get really sore feet when I go out, like really sore and so I thought that since it's party season I'd do a little post with a few things I've found helpful in avoiding extreme feet pain! None of us want bunions, do we? The first thing I can't recommend enough is memory foam insoles, which are super cheap and really help with the pain in the balls of your feet, they actually make heels comfy to wear. Search for them on ebay, they're really cheap (as in I just got 3 for £3.50) and I promise you they work! I like them a lot better than those "party feet" you get too, but I'd take the party feet over nothing!

I got a little bit excited when I found these on the Fashion Police, they are shoes which fold up really small to fit in your handbag! And they're cute too...

I just ordered these ones from ebay;

They're about £25-30 and you can get them here. There are some on ebay but they're not significantly cheaper and they don't have most of the nicest styles!

I can't wait till these arrive, I have ruined too many pairs of tights and stepped in too many questionable puddles! Oh and let me know if you guys have any tips too!

Char x

Shortbread

Hey!

Two questions; the first is this dress appropriate for daytime wear? The second is do black and navy look good together? The answer to both is probably "no" and yet this is what I wore today;

My Mum said "If that skirt were any shorter, it would be a pelmet!" I think a pelmet is one of those frilly things that sits on top of fancy curtains, and whilst I am not about to deny the shortness on the dress, it is still a random thing to liken a dress to!

I wore this brooch which I got ages ago from ebay, the pink thing is apple-shaped!

I tried desperatly to avoid work all day and so I thrifted (didn't find anything good though, gutted!) and then made shortbread;

Anyone interested in a recipe? If so, I'll post it tomorrow - they are super easy and quick to make...as well as yummy obvs!

Char x

Santa baby...

Hey there!

Firstly I'd like to thank everyone who's been commenting and especially those of you who sent me lovely emails, I really appriciate it and it makes me smile! I'm starting to feel quite Christmassy actually, I don't have any photos of the winter wonderland I went to on Saturday but if you want to see Edinburgh at Christmas, Hanna of Little Miss Dress Up has some pretty photos here. I wore my velvet bow again today;

Part of my Christmassy mood came from spending all morning wrapping presents for my family (I still have to finish buying a few things for my friends!):

I actually love wrapping presents!

I haven't got a picture of my new leggings yet because I think I'm going to save them for our Psychology crew Christmas meal on Thursday but I am very happy that someone in Topshop decided to do this;

Hell yes, that says "extra long"! So it may not be neccessary for me to have all my leggings made for me by the good people of etsy...

Char x