BRB...gone to Paris.

Well I'm only going for the day tomorrow, but I am REALLY excited.

Image from weheartit.com

Keep your eyes peeled for some Paris snaps and perhaps some sneaky buys.

Sami xx

Help!

Hello lovelies.

I am in serious need of help.

I had such a lovely day afternoon shopping in Southampton with my sister...but it seems that such a huge shopping centre provides pretty huge problems as well. Unfortunately, my student purse is never really full and this month is proving to be particularly strained. But what's a girl to do when River Island flaunts so many gorgeous outfits in her face?!

So, this is where I need your help. I have four outfit options, but can only afford one.

And the nominees are...

1) Skater Skirt - £29.99

2) Beige Skinny Jeans - £39.99

3) Orange Peter Pan Collar Dress - £19.99

4) Blue Crochet Shift Dress - £29.99

The outfit with the most votes wins! Simples. Please get voting, you will be helping me tremendously.

I did buy one little bargain to heel the River Island sized hole though.

Republic

At just £15 these shorts were an absolute steal and I left my shopping trip feeling fulfilled! Lace and flowers really are two of my favourite things and these are perfect for S/S day and night. I can't wait to wear them for the first time - I'll be sure to post photos and let you know how I get on.

Hope you're having a lovely Monday - please do let me know what you think of my nominees!

Sami xx

Ever so charming.

After weeks of waiting I finally got my hands on the charm bracelet that my brother and sisters got for my birthday. When they orginally bought it my stubby little wrists were just that bit too big, but now it is an absolutely perfect fit.

I wore it out for dinner tonight with my outfit for a Mother's Day meal with Mum and the family. Had an absolutely lovely evening and spoilt her rotten really. Here's the rest of my outfit:

Dress - French Connection

Cardigan - New Look

Necklace - Topshop

This French Connection dress was a bargain in the sales over the Christmas break at just £25 and I really don't wear it enough. It's definitely a 'confident day' dress as it's bodycon and shows every curve. However I felt really comfortable today wearing it with a loose fit cardy to give it a slightly more casual feel (and hide those after dinner bumps!)

I also went with a bright red nail colour to give the look a splash of brightness.

Rimmel London Lycra Pro - Hot Gossip

I absolutely adore this colour - it's gorgeously seductive. I have a few different shades in the Rimmel London Lycra Pro range and I really love it. It glides on really professionally and the wider brush makes it perfect for when you don't have too much time to spare. I recommend that every nail varnish addict purchases one.

Hope you all spoiled your Mums today and have had a lovely weekend.

Sami xx

It's time to be eccentric.

As you might have guessed by now I have a huge weakness for quirky jewellery. I am building up quite the collection and I have a feeling that it's just about to get much, much bigger.

Whilst reading Look magazine I discovered this amazingly cute jewellery site - Eclectic Eccentricity. Describing itself as selling 'jewellery with inspired kookiness', EE is exactly my kind of style and I cannot wait to purchase my first few items.

A Grand Day Out Bicycle Necklace - £18.50

Some Times Pocket Watch Necklace - £16

Such Romantic Notions Cameo Bracelet - £16.50

Twittering Vintage Heart Necklace - £16.99

As worn by Eliza Doolittle.

Sakura Ring - £8

Be On Your Merry Way Carousel Necklace - Lululuxe - £36

Winging My Way Back To You Necklace - £18.50

As worn by Eliza Doolittle, Peaches Geldof and Pixie Lott.

My personal favourite.



Full of romantic notions and vintage looks I am finding it impossible to resist some of these gorgeous pieces. Some seem expensive compared to high street stores such as Accessorize or jewellery boutique sections of Topshop or Miss Selfridge but the quality looks impressive and many are unlike those you would usually find.

I think my first purchase will be the Winging My Way Back To You Necklace, so I shall be sure to post a review letting you know if the quality is as good as it looks when I do. If it's all successful I think it may become one of my favourite jewellery items.

What's your favourite piece of jewellery?

Hope you've all had a nice Saturday! I've come home to Hook for the week before my work experience starts a week on Monday. Caught up with one of my best friends Paul today who I haven't seen since the Christmas break. So great to catch up.

Have a wonderful Sunday - and remember, be lovely to your mummys!

Sami xx

Leggy blonde.

Well, I am not so leggy to be honest - never have been. But more recently I have been starting to experiment a bit more with statement tights and I really like how they can instantly change an outfit.

Here are a dotty pair from Primark that I wore the other day:

I wore them with a topshop tee and high-waisted shorts from Miss Selfridge and I think that they made the outfit really fun.

I'm not used to drawing so much attention to my legs as they have always been a problem area but once I got used to the occasional person's eye darting at the pattern I found myself getting extremely comfortable. But now we have a problem - I just can't stop wanting more...

Miss Selfridge Black Lace Panel Tights - £8

Topshop Black All Over Heart Hold Ups - £8.50

Topshop Rose Lace Tights - £12

Topshop Black Armour Net Tights - £12

Pretty Polly Lace Tights from mytights.com - £6.25

House of Holland for Pretty Polly at asos.com - £15

I want, I want, I want, I want, I want!!

This last photo is my favourite and it really makes me want that denim skirt. I am looking at it as more of an investment - a skirt that goes with everything and is suitable for all seasons is definitely a worthy one.

Sorry I haven't been blogging as regularly recently. I had a big exam yesterday morning but now that is well and truly out of the way. I also got some brilliant news today. I have been accepted onto the Broadcast Training Programme for the Olympics next year, which means my initial application was successful and I am through to the next stage. If I get the job then I will be gathering news at the Olympics which makes me very excited. A good stepping stone in my journalism career.

There's nothing like lots of Diet Coke and good news to bring you out of your celebrations hangover.

Sami xx

Yeah, Yayer.

I'm sure many of you have heard of Yayer before and I have definitely mentioned the website in previous posts - but with it being the official British SUMMER TIME (yay!) there seems no more appropriate time to dedicate a whole post to their beatiful items.

I must admit I found the website through another wonderful blogger, but I just haven't looked back since. It not only has a hugely character-filled vintage section, but a modern section also and a lookbook to show you how to put their pieces together.

Here are a couple of my favourite styles from their Lookbook:



I am especially in love with this second skirt. These bright colours teamed with the retro style go brilliantly with the blazer to create an effortlessly quirky look that even the less brave could pull off. I want to be able to wear this look out tomorrow!

Yayer also has many, many more classic items. (oh gosh my bank account is going to be so very empty)

Vintage loves ♥ :

Colour Patchwork Playsuit - £30.00

Words cannot describe how much I want to own this playsuit. Not only does it look like the most comfortable outfit that would ever float around my curves, the patchwork style is just adorable. I would probably team this playsuit with my extremely retro jellies and my new H&M sunnies. If only it was in my size...dammit.

Levis Fringed Denim Shorts - £25

How much do you love the summer fringe trend?! I think they give these shorts that extra edge that makes them ideal for the festival season.

No Love Lost Cardigan - £30

I know, I know...we are getting further away from the winter months as I type. But that does not make me love this cardigan any less. I adore the bright colours and over-sized cosy fit. Perhaps they will be just right for those summer nights when I want to snuggle up around a bonfire with my friends...

Modern loves ♥ :

Yayer Tribal Bodycon Skirt - £24

I'm thinking that this could be my equivilent to the Lookbook styles above. With a loose-fit black vest and a blazer I think it's very achievable at an extremely reasonable price.

Antique Floral Playsuit - £22

I'm not sure I've ever seen a playsuit more appropriate for summer. I love the neutral body colour. Hopefully it should stop my skin from looking quite as pastey as it actually is. I think it would look great with my gladiator sandals - what do you think?

Accessories ♥ :

Brick Boho Saddle Bag - £18

The perfect summer bag - goes with everything, has bags (geddit?) of character and has a long strap to hang elegantly by your dresses.

All in all, you've gotta give it to them - Yayer are really pulling out all the stops this season. You can get a completely individual style which you can be assured you won't see around every corner as you would with a normal high street outfit and they give you a chance to add that quirkiness that your summer wardrobe really needs.

It's time to start saving those precious pennies, ladies. I know I will.

What do you love on Yayer at the moment?

Follow Yayer on Twitter - @YAYERSHOP

Or on Facebook!

Sami xx

Tee-Total.

This weekend has certainly been that. I've hardly been outside of my house due to revision and it's been awful but hopefully this Wednesday exam will come round quickly.

Anyway, I've often spoken before about how an outfit can change your mood and that has really been needed this weekend. So, as per usual I threw on a quirky tee this morning and let it brighten up my day.

H&M

This is one of my personal faves. Sometimes it's nice to look in the mirror and laugh for the right reasons! 

Here are some of my other graphic tees...

Big Apple Tee - New Look

Horton Hears a Who Tee - eBay

I love hugs tee - New Look

Impossible Love tee - Topshop

I've been on the hunt for a few new tees recently and Look magazine gave me the perfect website! Truffle Shuffle had LOADS of graphic tees and I have fallen in love with a few already.

For Diet Coke addicts everywhere - £20

£25

£17.99

£24.99

£24.99

How cute are they?! When they're at quite affordable prices like this I don't quite know how to resist. That Dot Cotton Tee really tickles my funny bone. Gotta love Dot ♥

What do you think about graphic tees?

Some of the celebs seem to be loving them!

From weheartit.com

From ministyoffashion.co.uk

Agyness Deyn showing off her Henry Holland tee!

I PROMISE the vintage post soon.

Sami xx