Fashion Fridays

Hey Everyone! 

I haven't forgotten about you all don't worry! Just had MAJOR writers block combined with alot going on through September. But I'm back! New month... New...erm ME? ye we'll go with that. 

I thought I would ease myself back in with a couple of my favourite picks that I have seen for this autumn season & my gosh have I seen some gorgeous pieces along my journey this month. I have a confession to make - I've been naughty, treating myself like EVERY weekend to something new. That's not like me at all. Savings is seeing a frequent drop.

Outfit Pick

Bright blue Lana superskinny jeans | Black geometric panel necklace jumper
Black spike studded ballet pumps |  Black zip base tote bag | Black cut out studded block heel boots

My new found love has got to be these shoes, how amazing are they!? I want them in all the colours! That would be the best thing EVER! A colour for every outfit and they effortlessly give some edge to your look.

Pink studded ballet pumps | Red patent spike studded ballet pumps | Black spike studded ballet pumps

Knitwear is always an essential throughout the colder months, complete your look with statement necklaces, scarves, mahooosive earrings or even bold floral headpieces. 

Pale pink knit pattern jumper | Cream embellished shoulder cardigan | Grey fluffy jumper dress

Kimono's are my must-have piece that can effortless take your outfit from one level to amazing. I love that they can be worn throughout the day and also make it look dressy for the evening. Definite buy for this season. Make a statement with your look. Here are a few that are on my want-list. 

Orange animal print kimono | Red floral devore longline kimono | Brown leopard print kimono

Throughout winter, I change my style to wearing blazers for my every day wear, I love the smart but girly appearance about them, play around with your style and purchase some floral or pattered blazers that you can accessorize with scarves and bold jewellery. Fashion fridays picks: 

 

Red tartan contrast collar blazer | Bright blue unfastened blazer | Orange oriental waterfall jacket

My favourite pick this week: a gorgeous jacket with a faux fur trim, as soon as I saw it I fell in love. Need this. Now. 

Hope you have enjoyed my first Back to blogging post. :) remember to leave your links and let me know what you have on your list to purchase this weekend. 

With Love 

Fashion Friday

I have got to say I am looking forward to purchasing some winter warmers this season. With gorgeous yellow limes and timeless tartans slowing creepy in stores just gives me so much excitement inside!

So I thought I would do this post based on my favourite high street store, Topshop. With plenty of clothes and jewellery to feed my unhealthy obsession.

Here are my favourites out of many (trust me, it was hard to narrow it down) , I apologise for my yellow lime obsession in advance.    

Ultimate Winter Warmer Outfit

 MOTO Black Joni Jeans | Embellished Neck Tee | Quilted Leather Look Biker | MARNIE 2 Part Pointed Shoes

There's nothing better than putting on a cosy warm jumper during the winter, these pretty pastels and bright neons will definitely mix up your style, dress it up with statement jewellery.

Knitted Mix Stitch Jumper | Knitted Mix Stitch Jumper | Knitted Bobble Stitch Jumper

I realise now that I have chosen two of the same style, typical me! But who doesn't love having something that they love to wear in more than one colour. I'm guilty as charged for this with my obsession with backless cami tops and peplum style tops, it's amazing when you find a great fit, you feel great wearing it whilst alternating and creating a different look every time you wear it. 

Speaking about cami vests, here are the top 3 that I love & have had my eye on for a while. 

Silk Floral Cami By Boutique | Lace Insert Cami | Animal Print Mix Match Cami

Jeans are always a must for the base of my outfit, from bright bleached jeans to dark denim indigo blue. Recently trying to mix up my look and add some patterns to my style with aztec and also paisley jeans, which I'm in love with, they just bring a gorgeous added touch to your outfit with little effort needed.

MOTO Vintage Spot Joni Jeans | MOTO Mottled Bleach Joni Jeans | **Jodie Jeans by Motel

As autumn approaches I love the textured dresses that keep you warm and stylish. My few picks from Topshop. I have got to purchase something tartan this season, with my mum's Scottish heritage, the tartan dress looks amazing with tartan accents.

Crepe Seam Flippy Dress | **Cowl Neck Dress by Wal G  | **Checked Block Dress by Wal G

Statement pieces that have caught my eye, they are just amazing. I've seen a few girls wearing the yellow silk play-suit in different styles to suit their figure and it is just stunning, layer on top or alone with statement jewellery for a girl's night out. 

Wish I could wear play-suits and actually look decent, with having an abnormal long torso and legs, I always find that they never really fit my top half properly due to this reason and the fact I have big boobs too so they never squeeze in. 

Silk Wrap Cami Jumpsuit | Moth Tube Skirt | Lux Shine Vest Jumpsuit

My favourite part...BAGS. As some of you may know I am a huge bag lover. From small shoulder bags to clutch bags to tote bags - the bigger the better I always say!

Gabi's Fashion Picks of Bags

Plated Holdall | Embossed Croc Clutch | Croc Luggage

I hope you have enjoyed my Fashion Friday! Remember to leave your links below to your favourite picks.  :) 

With Love,

 

 

Birthday Aftermath

So I'm now into my 3rd decade, which is scary to think about as all I've known is being just a teenager. I have to think hard and officially grow up. Pressure is on!

I was like a big kid as it worked up to my birthday & what are kids like when they know it's their birthday... Excited so with having a few days off work too this just made it even more exciting with not having to go to work! So I stayed up until midnight spending time with my boyfriend, as I was only a teenager for just a little longer.

Wow, I cannot believe that I have finally turned 20! My birthday was actually so amazing that it has to be the best birthday so far & one to remember as people say!

Spoilt was an understatement. I got so many lovely gifts and I am so grateful by being surrounded by such generous people. I love them all!

The day started off a little like this...

Morning cuddles with this handsome chap! *silly faces* (don't mind me with no makeup, all fresh faced)

It's a tradition in my family on every occasion that we can to all sit down and have this beauty of a breakfast! Yes, I'm a lover of fresh salmon! So posh!

As they were doing work next door & making so much racket where my dining room was, we had to eat this on our laps in another room, but this was only a little a minor alternative.

My mother & I then made our way to Hanley for a little spree of the shops, I always love taking a trip to The Potteries, Stoke. Reminds me of my childhood when we went out as a family for all occasions.

I'm safe to say I got spoiled rotten! I'm totally obsessed with Benefit Makeup & everyone I know, knows it! I bought a few products with my birthday money that I have wanted for a while.

I am in love with my first ever Michael Kors watch, my Boyfriend, Ryan got me this. A gorgeous genuine orange leather strap with a beautiful diamond encrusted face. I am so shocked & it just shows how much he adores me, love him to pieces. He also spoiled me further with one of the bags that have popped up on my wishlist a couple of times and also a delicate Pandora ring with my birthstone, peridot.

Leave your links of posts of your own new purchases! Love fashion & beauty tips too :)

With Love, 

Teasing Tuesday's

I've been browsing the internet for hours on end to get ideas because as some of you may know it's my birthday on Wednesday & my beautiful mother bear has promised to spoil me with a shopping spree on my actually birthday & every knows you can't say no to the birthday girl... right? 

Here are a few of the pieces that I have got my eye on for my birthday shop.

I have an obsession with bags at the moment - the bigger the better, I love beige colours & I fell in love instantly when I saw these beauties! 

BEIGE LEATHER STRUCTURED TOTE BAG | TWO TONE BAG | TAN EMBROIDERED LEATHER TOTE BAG

I think every bag I own is from River Island, they produce high quality bags with reasonable price tags. For the best on trend statement pieces, I will always rely on RI. 

A selection of River Island tops that I plan on purchasing. I'm attracted to anything with electric blue, yellow/lime or creams & beiges when it comes to buying clothes. 

BLUE PUFF PRINT OVERSIZED SWEATSHIRT | PINK FLORAL JACQUARD NECKLACE PEPLUM TOP | ORANGE METAL PLATE DETAIL HALF SLEEVE TOP

BLACK CUT OUT SHOULDER PEPLUM TOP | CREAM EMBELLISHED COCOON SHELL TOP | BLUE METAL TRIM RACER FRONT SWING CAMI TOP

My favourite pick of jeans for the next season 

DARK WASH ETTA SUPERSKINNY JEANS | MOTO DAISY LEIGH SKINNY JEANS | MID WASH DENIM TUBE PANTS

Pretty simple dresses with gorgeous designs throughout

AUTUMN FLORAL TEA DRESS | BLACK AND WHITE STRIPE SKATER DRESS | PINK FLORAL PRINT WAISTED DRESS

If you have any fashion tips or posts on style, feel free to leave your links below. Fashion is my favourite part when reading blogs :) 

Hope you have enjoyed this post, remember to look out for my birthday post - I'm so excited! 

With Love, 

#MIDSUMMERMEET

I have to say a big thank you to all the MyBag, LookFantastic & Allsole Social for inviting me to the #MidSummerMeet located at The Walrus Canteen and Lounge in Manchester.

It was amazing to actually put faces to blogs and network with all the different bloggers that are based in & around the local area. There are soooo many!

In a great location with an amazing set up, the MyBag, Allsole & LookFantastic did a great job with the different companies and bloggers to create such a great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

They also treated every blogger to a generously filled goodie bag, which I am so grateful of receiving. This is mine, be sure not to miss the next one! 

|#MIDSUMMERMEET GOODY BAG |

I've taken a few pictures throughout the night of the demonstrations and also the products. It was an amazing turnout & I highly recommend that you keep your eye out for the next upcoming event that may be in your local area. Get the latest updates on twitter or facebook. 

You've seen it here first so set your reminders for this beauty blusher from Benefit, this is an exclusive preview of the new blush that will be released on the 25th September this year, a beautiful golden rose shimmer blush, I fell in love instantly.

I got the chance to have a cheeky touch up with this blush, privileged!

Benefit tutorial of Contouring, this is a complete grey area for me and I was so excited for this, I was so amazed at the stages of contouring & I know for sure that I am going to change my makeup routine to get the ultimate flawless angles, demonstrated by Benefit. 

 Porefessional Primer Application

Concealer & Highlighter Contour

Darker Foundation Contour

 Eyebrow Shaping | Wax & Powder

 Mascara Application

Finished Look | Benefit Contour Demo

 The Lovely Eve from Sugar Spun Sisters getting her nails done by NailsInc.

 

Exclusive Gel Effect Nail Polish from NailsInc. - Not out until Autumn/Winter - these colours are gorgeous with a beautiful gel like finish.

I opted for the Nude colour :) it is just the right colour nude, not to grey not to beige

Moroccanoil Demo, I was blown away at how stunning this girl's hair was! From curly to afro diva curls to curly to lastly afro diva curls again using Moroccanoil hairspray as well, it's so easy to work with.

Evo Hair Demo, Semi Permanent Colours that wash out within 12-16 washes, from Platinum Blonde to Bright Bold Copper. 

As a lover of bold hair colours, I am so eager to get my hands on some of these colours, will definitely be experimenting with this! So amazed.

 The Finished Result | Striking & Bold

 

Complete with complimentary mini cupcakes, pretty yummy :) 

 

I am so grateful for being apart of the blogger community and being involved with events! Well done to every one who worked the event, it was a great turn out! I hope there will be more to come! 

Follow them and purchase products from all the brands that attended the event from the following: 

Twitter: MyBag, LookFantastic, AllSole
Facebook: MyBag, LookFantastic, AllSole
Website: MyBag, LookFantastic, AllSole

With Love,