tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17307913984604453202024-03-13T12:20:57.089-07:00Bronwyn KyteFashion/Beauty/LifestyleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-55513709255677108792013-10-20T09:29:00.001-07:002013-10-20T09:29:49.929-07:00Saturday Night FunThis weekend has been fairly chilled for me, although I did head out for a bit of food and few drinks last night. Which I soon regretted when my alarm went off at 8.30am for work this morning. Nevertheless, it's always worth risking a slight hangover I say. I've managed to struggle through the day so far without causing harm to anyone/myself/inanimate objects (always an achievement when you're as clumsy and uncoordinated as myself).<br />
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I'll take any opportunity to dress up and wear heels. Mainly due to the fact that I stand at a pint-sized 5ft nothing, I can't see over the bar if I don't wear heels! Never a good luck. Unfortunately, I still haven't fathomed how to walk in heels without looking like I'm in pain, so I tend to stick to wedges or wear flats and risk looking like a child.<br />
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Last night however, I bravely opted to wear my trusty black strappy Primark heels that I've magically mastered the art of walking in (absolute miracle) and attempted to team an understated outfit around them. As the rain was rather torrential I didn't fancy getting the ole legs out so I gave this pair of River Island leather leggings a whirl. They're a slight step up from the 'safe' option of jeans and definitely a little out of my comfort zone, I have a real complex about the shortness and stumpyness of legs and worry that textured materials make them look bigger than they are. But I think I've finally found the leather leggings for me and at £25, you can't go wrong!<br />
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To finish off the look I wore this monochrome check shirt from Primark, I spotted it in<a href="http://www.look.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Look</a> a few weeks ago and HAD to have it (what Bron wants, Bron gets) and added a H&M blazer for a pop of colour. What do you think?<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Hello! I know, I know.. it has been a good 3 months since I gave this blog any sort of love and attention. I assure you I haven't been sat on my bum though, I've been very busy interning and trying to get my first steps on the career ladder following the end of uni (boo, definitely still mourning that loss). I've been meaning to get back to blogging for ages now and after being on a few too many shopping trips lately, I definitely have motivation and inspiration for A LOT of new blog posts!</span></div>
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Although winter is undeniably on the way, the typical British weather couldn't seem to make it's mind up today. One minute it was sunny, the next I peek out the window and it's bloody raining - always a tricky one when trying to plan an appropriate outfit. In the end, I went for this roll neck heart print top I bagged in the Topshop sale a few days ago. I've been admiring it for a while and was so so glad I waited to part with my hard earned cash, because at less the half the original price I couldn't have asked for more! Teamed with my trusty leather skirt, opaque tights and pointed loafers I was ready for all conditions.</div>
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So I've been spending a few days in Southampton with my sister, showing her the delights of uni life before the dream is all over for me (just over a week left, boo!). After having a bit of a lazy day yesterday, we finally managed to pull ourselves together and wander into town for an ice cream break - I'm never one to turn down a sweet treat! Although it took us about an hour to decide what flavours we wanted it was certainly worth it, so so yummy!<br />
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After hitting the shops and the mid-season sales hard the day before I thought it was only necessary to break out some of my new buys. This polka dot shift dress was one of the many items I purchased in the Urban Outfitters sale for a bargain £20. I'm not usually one for dresses but I love the casual feel to this one and the light weight material is great for summer. I also love the paisley print around the bottom of the dress, giving it a bit more of an edge and mixing up those prints nicely. Because the weather seemed really unsure of itself yesterday I teamed it with opaque tights and ankle boots as I didn't want to get caught out if it rained. I definitely think it would look great with bare legs and gladiators on a warmer day though! What do you think?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-78541017848899499472013-06-20T02:58:00.002-07:002013-06-20T02:58:49.743-07:00Cobalt Blue and Floral<br />
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So this outfit is actually what I wore yesterday, but unfortunately I didn't get a chance to post it up. Yesterday was a very busy day, starting off with a trip to the gym at 7am (yes, I am a changed person), followed by a train journey to Cardiff for the Management Recruitment Event at River Island and obviously I took advantage of a spot of shopping afterwards. Wanting to make an impression and also be nice and cool in the very warm weather yesterday, I opted for these cobalt blue floral printed trousers picked up in the Miss Selfridge sale about a month ago. And, because I love cobalt blue so much, I just had to team it with this cobalt blue cropped shirt, picked up in Topshop last year and absolutely worn to death - but still, I refuse to part from it.<br />
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I love this combo and, teamed with the denim jacket, it made a great summer shopping outfit because there really is nothing I hate more than being a big sweaty mess, laden with carrier bags and huffing and puffing down the street. I feel I avoided this nicely. What do you think?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-10257218866460449572013-06-18T02:35:00.000-07:002013-06-18T02:36:27.753-07:00Rimmel Salon Pro<br />
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I'm not sure if these photo's quite do it justice, but the gel finish to polish is amazing. So shiny, and no need for a top coat. I've tried out other similar formula's before, like the Barry M Gelly colours, but I find them very gloopy and stodgy looking on the nails. I have to say I was very impressed to find the Rimmel version was nothing like that at all. Now just to invest in the rest of the collection...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-42947507366896944712013-06-17T05:23:00.001-07:002013-06-17T05:23:25.146-07:00Pink LippyToday post is a little bit different from the norm, in that I'm actually trying out a beauty post. Now I'm no expert in beauty and I rarely experiment with my make-up routine however I do have a make-up bag overflowing with colourful lipsticks that I rarely (if ever) wear. You see I know what looks good and I've become stuck in my nude lipstick wearing ways.<br />
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Spotting a 'buy one get one half price' offer on in Boots this weekend, I decided it was time to stock up on colour for the summer and get myself out of my make-up rut. I won't actually tell you what I spent as I can't quite believe it myself, but nevertheless here's a peek at the first shade I've tried out - Boots 17 range in Pink Posey:<br />
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Today is such a dreary day and although it may be Fathers Day I don't have any family plans as my parents are lucky enough to be sunning themselves in Greece at the moment (and I'm not jealous at all). To cheer myself up as much as possible I've chucked on my new geometric print shirt from <a href="http://www.daisystreet.co.uk/" target="_blank">Daisy Street</a> - because who can be miserable when they're wearing a funky shirt?!</div>
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Printed trousers are a big thing this summer, anyone who hasn't been living under a rock knows that. My current collection of printed trousers seems to be growing by the day at the moment, they are a great alternative to jeans or leggings and they're just so versatile. Needless to say, I just could not resist picking up these beauties in New Look this afternoon. At £16.99 they are an absolute bargain and a must for my new working wardrobe (I've just bagged myself an internship and I'm using it as an excuse to expand my wardrobe). Today I've teamed them with a black sheer shirt, my wardrobe staple, and colour pop midi heels, but for a more casual look I will be wearing them with gladiator sandals and a floaty tee.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-33141221673368627462013-06-05T11:25:00.001-07:002013-06-05T11:25:14.603-07:00Denim and StripesIt seems I haven't blogged in a long long time, definitely too long! Apologies guys, there really no is excuse. Unfortunately uni work was taking up far too much of my time and, although this was my initial reason for taking a break from blogging, I handed in almost a month ago now. My time of late is taken up by a (near enough) full time job and little else - boring I know, but I need to start saving the pennies now uni is over (sob).<br />
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Seeing as the weather has been so glorious these past few days, I thought I would finally grab the perfect opportunity to show off some of the new things I've been filling my summer wardrobe with. Everyone's going dungaree mad at the moment, but rather than go the whole hog and embrace my five-year-old self I thought I'd try out a more subtle take on the trend with a denim playsuit:<br />
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I spotted this playsuit in Topshop a couple of weeks ago and instantly knew I wasn't leaving the shop until it was mine. It's just perfect for the summer months; it can be dressed up with a sheer shirt worn underneath, paired down with a crop top like I've done today or even just worn on its own. What's not to like?! The crop top (worn underneath) was a little bargain I picked up today and couldn't resist putting on straight away, I love a bit of nautical in my life so the blue and white stripes were an instant hit with me and they work well against the acid wash denim.<br />
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Hope you're all enjoying the weather and I promise I am back for good! Bron xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-84520329029535563952013-04-18T09:26:00.001-07:002013-04-18T09:26:41.229-07:00NailspirationI'm just going to start by saying I am soo sorry my blogging has been a little non-existent lately. I have to admit that it's been a mixture of uni work piling up (3 weeks left until the real world people!), not having a camera and breaking my one and only memory card earlier in the week. So today I have purchased a new memory card and managed to get hold of a camera, blogging will definitely be resuming as of now - I have so many new purchases that I'm so excited to share with whoever happens to be reading!<br />
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Today I've decided to do a slightly different post to the norm, focusing on my nails. I seem to have misplaced my entire nail varnish collection in the last few months, they are literally disappearing on a daily basis. It's probably something to do with my inability to put things back where I found them. Anyway, due to this little mishap I have started to look for a host of new colours to mix and match with my spring wardrobe and I couldn't resist the 3 for 2 offer on Barry M nail varnish's in Superdrug last weekend. This is what I managed to pick up (along with a basket full of other goodies):<br />
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This is the first shade I've decided to try out. It's called 'Berry' and I personally think it is just the best shade for this time of year, pastels and ice cream colours are definitely wardrobe staples of mine come the spring/summer months - every year without fail, in fact. I was so happy to find this shade in the offer as I had just ran out of my trusty Boots 17 one.<br />
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The other two colours I've picked up are next to be used on my talons. What girl doesn't love a good red nail varnish, and this slightly darker take on the classic shade is a great way to toughen up a red nail. And of course, I couldn't resist the glitter - perfect for putting on top of a beige varnish (Barry M 'lychee' is what I use as a base).<br />
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This complete outfit is compiled of bits and pieces I've been picking up in Primark recently and I've been waiting to blog about it for ages, but seeing as the weather hasn't wanted to cooperate I just haven't had the chance. I think this the perfect outfit for early spring time, combining light-weight, sheer materials with long sleeves and an added pair of tights to keep you a little bit warmer in the oh-so deceiving British weather.<br />
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I've wanted a white shirt for a while now, a sheer one to be exact. They're just so versatile and definitely an item that every girl should have hanging in her wardrobe due to their ability to dress up a drab outfit or create a blank canvas for a whole host of statement jewelry. In addition to this, I'm also loving the vertical stripes on the skirt (they're supposed to be slimming, right?!) and teamed with my brand new crisp white shirt and a few simple accessories I think it creates a great understated look, not to mention the bargain price tags.<br />
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This is one event you will not want to miss out on this month. Taking place in the heart of the beautiful city that is London, Shoreditch Fashion Show 2013 is sure to be a cracker of a day and, quite frankly, the <strong>only</strong> place to be on 27th April. This event, however, is more than just your ordinary fashion show. With an eclectic mix of music, art and of course fashion, you will be safe in the knowledge that there is something to get everyone's creative juices flowing and what more can you ask for of an enjoyable day out?!<br />
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Expect the venue to be decked out with everything from fashion photography, illustrations, projections and designs, allowing new talent to flourish and creating a frenzy of captivating expression and innovative ideas. Attendee's will be spoilt for choice and perhaps a little bit star struck when they catch a glimpse of the judging panel, made up of none other than Made in Chelsea's Oliver Proudlock, Eliza Doolittle and Mischa Barton. They really is no reason not to attend!<br />
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The event is taking place at the Hoxton Docks, so for all you budding journalists, photographers, designers, illustrators and beyond, be sure to head over to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://billetto.co.uk/offbeatlive" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://billetto.co.uk/offbeatlive</a></span> now to grab your ticket!<br />
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For more information, head to the wesbite: <a href="http://www.madeinshoreditch.co.uk/">www.madeinshoreditch.co.uk</a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-85405564308632324502013-04-05T03:16:00.001-07:002013-04-05T03:16:04.168-07:00Check-ing it outFor those of you who don't know, I love a check shirt. I've lost count of how many I actually own, yet I still can't stop myself buying more and more. Last week was no exception, after popping into town for a bit of retail therapy with my mum I ended up raiding the sale rails, which appeared to be gracing every single shop I went in to.<br />
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The sun has been shining this week, but it's still FREEZING people so please don't get out those tights-free legs just yet - purple skin is not a desired look. The bright weather has, however, inspired me to start breaking out some of my spring/summer pieces - the majority of them picked up in Primark on my recent visits. Everyone seems to be taking notice of this bargain retailer at the moment and it seems that they have finally earned themselves some serious fashion credentials with their S/S '13 items.<br />
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I am absolutely these trousers I picked up last weekend. I'm not usually someone who would go for anything other than skinny jeans or leggings when it comes to this sort of item, but at just £12 I thought I'd give these trews a whirl. I loooove the pattern on them, along with the high waist and the light-weight material clings to my legs in all the right places. They give a sort of sporty feel, which again is not something I've ever tried out seeing as I'm somewhat allergic to exercise, but there's a first for everything! The sleeveless turtle neck top is also Primark, again a super light-weight material which will be great when the weather gets a bit warmer. I've also been looking for a turtle neck top that isn't cropped for a while, so this was a great find at just £8!<br />
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I picked this skirt up on a recent trip to Topshop. I spotted it as soon as I walked in the door and instantly fell in love, I knew I just had to have it. I've always been a big fan of florals when it comes to patterned garments and the pops of neon colour on this skirt are perfect for brightening up your outfit and lifting your mood during these dull days.</div>
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I seem to be gravitating toward skirts as of late, I'm not sure why as they're not something I've ever been a big fan of in the past. I love the a-line cut of this skirt, a little different from the skater skirts and body-con midi skirts that are everywhere you turn at the moment. Teamed with opaque tights and ankle boots it makes a great day time look, perfect for popping to the shops or meeting friends for coffee. For an evening on the town wear with chunky block heels and a sheer shirt. I will definitely be stocking up on more a-line cuts and neon pop clothing in preparation for summertiiiiiime.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-18262147763279712622013-03-22T14:04:00.001-07:002013-03-22T14:04:37.947-07:00Polka DotsSo yesterday I headed to the shops for a bit of retail therapy and for a much needed hair dye. I have been on the hunt for some monochrome bits and pieces to add to my wardrobe ready for the spring/summer (whenever it decides to grace us with its presence). I wanted pieces that were affordable and also adaptable, something that I could mix and match with a range of things in order to really get the most for my money. Basically, I wanted bargains.<br />
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Now I'm not usually one to shop in New Look, I rarely find anything in there that I like so I tend to avoid it. But I'd spotted these polka dot print trousers on <a href="http://gemfatale.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gem Fatale's</a> blog and knew that I needed to get them in my life, so off to New Look I went. I hadn't actually expected to find them in the shop to be honest, so I was pleasantly surprised when I managed to find them and in my size - yay! After trying them on I did indeed fall in love, perfect fit and just the right length for stumpy pins.<br />
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I gave them a whirl today teamed with a white shirt (Primark bargain), statement necklace also from New Look and black ankle boots. This is a great way to wear the look during these dark and dreary days, but when the sun finally pokes its head out I will be wearing them with an oversized tee/vest and sandals - can't wait!<br />
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Excuse the lack of posts this week guys. I spent most of the week sat at my computer writing up work for the two deadlines I had looming on Friday and instead of being able to spend the weekend celebrating, I have in fact been ill since Friday night. It wasn't even self-inflicted, I am genuinely ill and therefore I can (and will) feel sorry for myself. Bleugh.</div>
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Black and White Slogan Tee - £4 Primark</div>
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Love Heart Ring - <a href="http://www.kukee.co.uk/collections/rings/products/acrylic-love-heart-druzy-ring" target="_blank">£2 Kukee</a></div>
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I have to say, it was definitely a successful week with regard to purchases, all soo cheap and all so nice! What a great start to my summer wardrobe! The striped skirt and white blouse from Primark look great together (very fresh, clean and crisp) and will make a great day time look when the weather finally decides to brighten up. The blazer was SUCH a bargain at £7, reduced from £25, it's sort of oversized and can be chucked over a pair of jean and shirt come spring time for a slightly more casual feel to it. <br />
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What have you all been buying this week?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-70859565285906054192013-03-13T05:48:00.000-07:002013-03-13T05:48:08.635-07:00Midweek LookAwh it's my dad's birthday today and seeing as I'm not getting the train back to Southampton til later this afternoon it has been very nice to spend the morning with him at least, especially as I seem to be forever missing birthdays. Not much planned for the day, just a chilled, tea-fueled morning at home before heading into town for a coffee and a cake in a bit (caffeine overload?!). Nevertheless, seems like a perfect way to spend the day to me.<br />
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I bought the best fitting, figure hugging pair of jeans from Topshop last week. I haven't really had a chance to wear them since seeing as I've been mainly rocking my work's uniform for the past five days. Today was the perfect opportunity to crack them out and although I don't wear jeans all that often, I do adore a pair of good fitting jeans which can often be few and far between, as we all know. As I am rather lacking in the height department the jeans are from the petite section - pretty much where I buy all of jeans from as they are the exact length for my legs and don't have to be rolled up, which I hate! I love the colour too, I don't know if you can tell from the pictures but it's a sort of faded black/dark grey. So cute, and I'm hoping them wont fade quite as fast as black jeans tend to.<br />
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I've styled them rather simply today as I have to jump on (yet another) train and I didn't feel like making too much of an effort. The cobalt blue shirt, although one of my favourite colours at the moment, is actually an old one that I bought from New Look about two years ago - yet I still can't get enough of it. I finished the look with flatforms from Primark (borrowed from my sister) and a collar necklace. The versatility of jeans is amazing, I think they would look equally nice dressed up for a evening out with a pair of skyscraper heels/wedges or for a far more casual look you could wear with converse and a tee. What's not to like?!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-70102997128581440402013-03-12T07:21:00.000-07:002013-03-12T07:21:07.665-07:00Black on BlackThe last few days have been strange ones, weather wise. Arctic conditions have returned with a vengeance with the likes of snow, gale force winds and rain gracing my doorstep. Not the best. Anyway, as you can see I did manage to brave the chill and step outside to take a few quick outfit pictures for today's post. I will point out that it did start to snow during these snaps, hence the coat. BURR.<br />
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I've had to raid my sisters wardrobe today due to the fact that I've had to stay at home a little longer than planned. It was very unlike me to barely pack any clothing, I always tend to be overly prepared for any and every possible occasion. Luckily, my sister is indeed extremely stylish and I am in slight envy of her wardrobe of late, so really it was the perfect excuse to go snooping and see what I could put together. She will definitely be checking my bags for any missing clothing when I return to Southampton, so no sneaking anything back with me unfortunately. Damn it.<br />
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In the end I chose this pleated, slightly leather-look skirt from River Island which she managed to pick up in the sale for over-half the marked price (bargain hunter or what?!), a sequined crop top from H&M (because we all need a little sparkle in our lives) and a pair of flatform studded shoes from Primark. All of these items still had the tags on them this morning, which indicates to me that she may be even more of a hoarder than I am.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-13214952445799239242013-03-09T01:42:00.001-08:002013-03-09T01:44:11.342-08:00Rain, Rain Go AwayI've been a bad bad girl this week and, rather unfortunately, blogging has been put aside due to my mounting uni work and shifts at my actual place of work. I'm very sorry, I will try and refrain from this ever happening again! To make up for lost time, I have not just one but (hopefully) two posts for you today. Excited, right?!<br />
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If you look out of the window this morning you will no doubt notice that the weather has reverted back to being dull and dreary and really rather depressing, if I'm being honest. I've even gone to the trouble of checking the weather forecast, so desperate am I for a hint of sunshine somewhere in the near future. But no, instead I was (unnecessarily) shocked to find out that there's actually snow on the way. Jeez, spring is supposed to be around the corner - sort it out British weather. Consequently, this has put my summer wardrobe on hold for the time being and the winter uniform of black, black and more black has made an imminent return.<br />
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Today I have a busy day ahead consisting of a lightning quick trip into town for a coffee and little shop followed by a Saturday shift at work and an evening filled with uni work and lots of food - because I need some form of treat to get me through the long, long night ahead. I've gone for my much loved leather skirt this morning as I may as well get as much wear out of as I can while I wait for summer to arrive. I've teamed it with a printed shirt, to break up all that black, picked up in the Primark sale for a mere £5, opaque tights and ankle boots. Leather is a great material for dull days like today, it keeps you nice and toasty and, contrary to what you may think, it's just so versatile.<br />
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I love adding a pop of colour to an outfit, and seeing as the sun is shining today I have been given the perfect excuse to brighten up my wardrobe to match the glorious weather. Seeing as spring looks set to be around the corner, it is most certainly time to start putting away the muted, neutral tones that my winter ensembles often consist of and start breaking out the neons, ice-cream colours and clashing florals that are all set to be big for s/s '13. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-48366311742665879672013-03-02T10:28:00.001-08:002013-03-04T13:43:57.836-08:00Blue Blue Blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's the weekend and, being in my third year at uni, I don't have an awful lot of plans that involve anything other than attempting to tackle the ever-growing mountain of work that I currently have piled up. It's safe to say that although I am slightly apprehensive about finishing uni and entering the real world, I will also be more than glad to have my social life back. And not have to make a ridiculously long to-do list for every day of my life. And not feel like my head is going to explode due to information overload. And not have to spend evening after evening falling asleep at my laptop screen, word document open. Yep, exciting times ahead for sure. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Today I am extra tired. I've had a very busy week, which has included a flying visit back home to work a few shifts as I was needed at my old job. I'm never going to complain at the prospect of money coming my way so I was more than willing to help. Unfortunately I have become very unused to the early mornings and having to catch a train back to Southampton at a ridiculous hour this morning certainly did not help, but needs must and all that!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1730791398460445320.post-41084509607891018722013-02-26T11:32:00.002-08:002013-02-26T11:32:12.749-08:00And RelaaaaxI have so much to be doing right now what with uni work, holding a job down, seeing my boyfriend/friends/family, blogging and freelancing it all seems to be getting a bit mental. At this current moment in time I'm just about keeping my head above water. Hopefully I will be able to maintain this attitude for the following 10 weeks that remain of my degree. Scary times.<br />
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Today has been yet another whirlwind, featuring me running around like a headless chicken and frantically ticking things off my to-do list. I've managed to clear a small space in my schedule to devote to writing up a quick blog post, because I couldn't possibly let you all down now, could I.<br />
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