Trend: Studs & Spikes

Hello there.

Today Ive collated some bits that I have seen much of in around Internet-shopping-land.

Studs and spikes are everywhere at the moment and being featured in a lot of next seasons releases. 

Here there are lots of different bits and bobs to inspire you in the studs and spikes department (oooo er!). I really like how you can take a really girly outfit and rock it up a little bit with some added metal.

1.Studded Mini Messenger Bag- Zara Link

2. Studded Shoulder Jumper- Topshop Link

3. Spike Ear Cuff- ASOS Link

4.Stud Detailing Black Holdall - Topshop Link 

5. Individual Brass Pyramid studs- Ebay Link

6. Studded Slippers Zara Link

7. Studded Grey Marle Vest- Glamourous Link 

8. Stud Slippers- Ebay Link

9. Gold Double Spike Bracelet- ASOS Link 

10. Stud And Spike Shoes- Ebay Link

As a big lover of embellishments its obvious that the amount of effort in producing such items is reflected in the price (their a bit fiddly you see). With that in mind I have included some pyramid brass studs so that if you ever felt like giving studding a go yourself who am I to stop you!

Saying that I must admit I have some Levis still hanging up waiting to be studded. I hope this collection of items shows that when it comes to spikes and studs it needn't be in your face scary and gothy, sometimes a subtle stud or spike can really accent an outfit or bring it up to trend.

Do you like the studs and spike trend?

Ebay Lusts- A VIPXO tribute.

Hello everyone!

Pheww been a while since my last post, I guess I feel the need to inform you that posts are going to be a little few and far between for a little while. This is because I am in the last three months of my final year in university...I have a dissertation to write as well as other lectures, module work to complete and a job also....I know zzzzzz!

I am a big fan of Victoria India over at VIPXO

My favourite post of hers is an ebay post. She has a formspring account where you can request item look-alikes or specific item and she will find them for you. She is particularly good at designer inspired items. I love looking at the pretty and wonderful things she comes out with, its a brilliant way of opening up to being more fashion forward without breaking the bank!

With that in mind I thought Id show you some bits in my "Watch" list on Ebay:

1 2 3 4 5 6

A little bag heavy I must say!


What have you got your eye on?
Send me some links Id love to see!

Whatcha Doing Saturday Night Girl OOTD

Hello lovelys! Im baaaack :)

Last week was a good week and this is predominantly for one reason...good ol PayDay!

So with the money burning a hole in my pocket I had a little online window shop....and AGAIN I am disappointed with ASOS' current collection!

Mainly because of the SHEER EXPENSE! pheww!

But theres nothing really catching my eye.

Fear not!

 It was with this I had a peek on the Miss Selfidge site. 

They are really doing it for me at the moment its all going on over there, and of course with my student discount I was lured in completely.

I bought some what I describe as "Kitty pants"...if anyone is watching UK XFactor you know what I mean.

 

Yes these are probably my most daring purchase this year...eeek!

But I think why the hell not if I cant pull them off in a club at 22 then am never gonna.... right?

needless to say they tags are staying on till the fateful night I actually don them!

I bought a vest from Miss Selfridge which is affiliated with the Saturdays.

These are a couple to choose from.

In all honestly I'm not a crazed Saturdays fan of any sort I just kinda liked the slogan making it a transitional evening/daytime vest...and I love vests full stop. If theres anything Ill never have too many of its vests.

Along with that Ive finally got me some wine....leggings. I ummed and arred whether to go wine jeans or leggings but leggings won due to their versatility. I have great things im mind for the leggings..jumper cardigan combos over A/W etc.

The jacket with this outfit is my beloved equestrian jacket.

Yes an actual equestrian jacket.

After browsing for a quilted jacket I found them all rather overpriced so had a glance on eBay where I found this little number. I wore it to V festival and in the evenings it kept me so warm.

The jacket features two deep pockets and a button up front, its lining is a lovely check design and I am very happy with this purchase, certainly one of my better choices! I cant seem to find the same one as mine but theres is a nice alternative here

Jacket: Ebay

Leggings: Miss Selfridge

Vest: Miss Selfridge

Necklace: ASOS

Watch: Michael Kors

Hair: mental and untamed!

In other news:

I am off all week, this means more posts and lots of uni work to do.

My boyfriends cat had kittens a while ago, out of the 4 a total of 3 have been sold. I am desperately trying to persuade his mum to keep the last kitten. We have called her Tinker and she is beautiful. She slept on me all Saturday afternoon and is so little and gorgeous!

Trying some toffee apple cupcakes this week a la This Morning if anyone was watching it!

Must get to gym must get to gym!

Enjoy your week lovelys!

Stack em up!

Hello ladies...ITS FRIDAY...pheww!

I saw this image featured on a blog I follow.

I read a lot of blogs so I cant possibly comment who's (feel free to claim if poss)

But about a month ago they posted this image as inspiration and it really stuck with me:

reference: Google Images (treschicmama)

This is a heavily tipped trend at the moment!

What really sticks out for me is the gold- I am a personified magpie

and the beautiful geometric shapes of the bracelets.

With this is mind and for your benefit only I searched online to reveal some suggestions for stacking.

This is what I found:

TOPSHOP

1. Geometric gold bracelet

2. Mesh stretch bracelet pack

3. Black & Gold Bracelet

ASOS

4. Belt while bracelet

5. Pyramid Firetrap watch

6. Juicy Couture starter charm bracelet

EBAY

7. Gold pyramid bracelet

8. Noir gold bracelet

ETSY

9. Handmade wood bead bracelet

Beautiful selection. Some especially the ASOS picks are on sale so if you do fancy them I reccommend you check those out!

Have a wonderful weekend my fabulous followers!- I'm currently posting this from work having wrote it last night so I will write feedback to your lovely comments from my last post as soon as I'm next available.

I'm away this weekend in Liverpool -hurrah!

Laters ladies!

Autumn Pretties

I know we are still in August. I am fully aware of that as I'm off to V FEST ON FRIDAY! :)
....packing however is not going well as deciding on what to wear, will I look good VS will I be warm seems to be a consistent argument.
However I cant help but compile a list of things I require to survive the Autumn/Winter. When I buy I want it to last several Winters OK! Its amused me because putting this together its dawned on me I am going to be a similar shade if I were to purchase them all. Compiling this requires glancing at the "saved for later" list on ASOS. Autumn also means Birthday in September so that on the whole makes it more bearable! Right....stop babbling...Here's my list:

Boots: River Island

Uggs: ASOS

Quilted jacket: Ebay!- Its an equestrian jacket. Much cheaper than purchasing from a clothing store but exact style/use.

Fiorelli Bag: ASOS- in Sale. Must buy Must Buy!!

Sparkly Shoes: Schuh. They are so beautiful. I'm thinking Christmas etc etc!

Michael Kors Watch: ASOS

Duffle Coat: Miss Selfridge

All very practical for once

What have you got your eye one at the moment?

I shall be back soon with V fest pictures! :)

Liz

xxx