Work Outfit of the day

So here it is...my first fashion post! 

 

 

I think I'm quite lucky in that I don't have a specific uniform for my job. As long as I am smart/casual with no trainers or jeans my boss is happy. This means I have a lot more choice in what I choose to wear on a day to day basis. I am not one of those people who have 'work clothes' and 'non work clothes'. I wear most of my wardrobe in and out of work, as I tend to dress relatively smart everyday by choice anyway. I guess this is the inner mod in me coming through!

 

 

From the photo above, you can probably see I am a fan of monochrome, which makes up pretty much all of my wardrobe! Today I chose to wear a black midi skirt from Primark. This is a staple in anyones wardrobe and is so versatile! My cardigan is originally from Warehouse, however I picked it up for 50p from a carboot sale! I love the white piping detail and the buttons to break the black outfit up a bit.

 

 

These newlook shoes are my favourite to wear to work! They add a little height, but are extremely comfortable to wear all day long.

 

 

My bag is by Fiorelli and is the perfect size for work. It is nice and structured and completes the outfit.

 

 

These bracelets are the ones I wear everyday:Pandora bracelet, a basic silver chain, and a quote bracelet. I very rarely wear any other jewellery than silver, and I love how these three look stacked on my wrist.

 

 

My blouse was purchased a couple of years back from a charity shop for a couple of pounds, and it has been a favourite ever since. It has an adorable peterpan collar which I love, and a cute bird print all over, which adds a little more interest to the whole outfit. It is very neutral colours, so goes with pretty much everything.

 

 

And here is a close up of my face! Not the best angle, but I wanted to show you a close up of the glasses I wore. I have done a separate post all on these, so check it out if you would like to know a bit more about them.

 

xx

I love my mum!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MUM!

 

 

 

 

 

She really is a very precious lady in my life.

Love you Mum!!

xxx

I made pork pies!

I love The Great British Bake Off, and whenever it is on TV I get really inspired to bake! On one of the Comic Relief special episodes they had to make pork pies, and I decided to give them a whirl myself....I mean how hard could it be?

For the recipe I googled Paul Hollywood's pork pie recipe to follow. Click here to see the recipe I used. Unfortunately I was unable to get hold of Quails eggs, so this is not part of my pies.

 

Step 1- Making the Pastry

 

 

 

 Step 2 - The Filling

 Step 3 - Put it all together

 Step 4 - Bake!

 Step 5 - Eat

 

I have to be honest, I found it a lot harder than I thought. I think my pastry was too dry and I had to add more liquid to it as it was just crumbling when I attempted to put it into the baking tray. They turned out like little pies, instead of the kind of pork pie you get in a shop! Not 100% successful, but they were very yummy!

Maybe I will try again in the future, and hopefully get the pork pie I hoped for!

 

xx

Valentino Glasses 1960s Retro

 

I absolutely love my new glasses! If you have read some of my previous posts, you would know I am a huge fan of the 1960s fashion. When these frames came into my work, I just had to have them. They are simply perfect!

 

V2122

 They are available in 3 different colours :

Dark Gunmetal (as above)

Brown

Light Gold

 

 

Every detail about them is completely stunning.

 

Click here to see them on the website, and to find your nearest retailer, or to browse other gorgeous Valentino frames.

 

 

xx

 

Jewellery Box Upcycle

My mum was having a clear out of her room and asked if I would have any use for her unwanted jewellery box. Now I already have 2 of my own, but saw potential in the one she gave me. It is very unlike any of the jewellery boxes I own, so I didn't see any harm in adding another!

It is prettier than my other very plain boxes, however, not completely my cup of tea. All of the accessories or little decorative pieces and furniture in my bedroom are either cream, white, silver or purple. So this wooden colour definitely doesn't have a place.

I knew straight away what I wanted to do with it, and that involved spray paint. Spray paint can completely transform an object to look like something totally different and new. I got mine from screwfix for under £5, so its nice and affordable. I have used it in the past for a number of different items, which I shall write a post about in the near future. You can use it on virtually any surface, and I have always been extremely happy with the results it gives. I have only used a white matte paint, as this id the colour to match nicely in my bedroom, however, it is available in a vast amount of colours.

I started off by filling the inside of each drawer with newspaper to prevent the inner sections from being coated in the spray paint. This is only because they have a fuzzy material inside. If they were wooden inside then I wouldn't have done this step.

 I took everything outside and placed down some newspaper to ensure I didn't leave a mess. I didn't even make an effort to sand down the wood, I just made sure it was clean and dust free. Following the instructions on the spray can, I covered a light layer over the drawers and main box. I decided to spray over the glass design on the door as well. Due to the colours of the design, I thought it would look out of place with the rest being white.

As you can see from the above picture, one light covering has made a massive difference already. It is important to take your time with layering up the coats, as you don't want the paint to run if sprayed on too thickly.

 I did 4 coats in total, and I feel that the revamped jewellery box will fit in perfectly with the rest of my bedroom.

I have many more plans using spray paint, and highly recommend it to transform tired out pieces!

 

xx

 

Retro Glasses - Paul Costelloe

ROUND IS BACK!

 

 

Working in an opticians, I am always aware of the up and coming styles. For quite a while, the round frames have been trying to make a come back. This is one of the more difficult shapes to suit, yet the designers have been persistent, and it has come back strong!

 

 

These are my own glasses. The model is Paul Costelloe 5095 and I love them! They aren't too big, and I get a lot of compliments on them.

 

 

 

 

xx

 

 

 

Wash Basket DIY Upcycle

As you may know from a previous post, I am a big fan of 'carbooting'. This is both buying and selling. 

Last summer I decided that I would start keeping an eye out for bits for my new home when I am able to move out with my boyfriend. I have come across quite a few bits, and always try to see potential in those slightly more worn out pieces.

 

Here is a wicker wash basket that as you can see was not in the best condition. I saw past this I decided I could revamp it and make it my own. 

 

 

With the help of my niece, we scrubbed it clean. This took quite a bit of scrubbing! But eventually the water ran clear and I had a nice base to work with. 

 

 

Using a can of spray paint I purchased from my local screw fix, I coated it in several layers and completely transformed it into a piece of furniture I would happily have displayed in my home. 

 

 

I am still keeping an eye out for a nice little clasp to attach at the front, but I am very impressed with how this has turned out!

 

In total, I spent £3 on the wash basket, an £4 on the spray paint, so £7 is a very cheap wash basket!!

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

xx