Go Go Go!

Right. So, I've decided to make my life a little bit difficult! Haha

I've noticed that I've started posting more house-y stuff on this blog, it's mainly because it's dominating my Google searches at the moment. As this is a fashion blog, I've decided to start another blog dedicated to home-wares, with a little bit of fashion and other bits and bobs thrown in for good measure. It's called Fandabbydozie and it's here...

http://fandabbydozie.blogspot.com/

I've started it on a different account so if I'm following you on here/you're following me on here, you're probably not following this blog. If you visit it, and like it, please feel free to follow me on there too... 

So back to regular posting on here, I've been on Asos again drooling at lovely patterned prints...

Ooooh they're all so lovely! Especially that Jaeger skirt... I want it so so bad!

1.Asos Vintage Star Print Culottes - £15

2.Asos Spot Rose Print Swing Top - £25

3.Oasis Cape Sleeve Poppy Print Blouse - £42

4.Primp Anchor Print Trapeze Tunic - £25

5.Boutique by Jaeger Flower Skirt - £75

Hazah, I hope you all have a wicked weekend.

x

Festival Chic

Argh I'm so hungover! My other half has left me to go and source out some food for a roast so I'm currently curled up on the sofa feeling rather sorry for myself. Still, it was a great weekend full of shopping, good company, good food, mediocre boxing and too much booze, so I can't complain too much.

Apologies that my posts of late have been leaning towards the home-ware more than fashion. As my brain is on home-mode it's dominating my Google searches, therefore it's dominating my blog! Haha

To pop back into the fashion zone I'm going to drop a quick post about festivals. It's that time of year when it's all kicking off and the fields are full of music, tents and wellies. With that in mind I've brought together a collection of a few nice bits so you can be a festival fashionista...

Hazah! Did you know that Hunter have got together with Jimmy Choo to create the ultimate in fashion wellington chic... madness!

So where does all this stuff come from...

1.Hunter & Jimmy Choo Biker Wellies - £255

2.Reiss Rowan Straw Boater Hat - £39

3.Alexander McQueen Black/Pink Skull Scarf - £165

4.J Brand 901 Low-Rise Stretch Denim Leggings - £160

5.Reiss Gala Embellished Nude Tee - £59

6.Jaeger Crystal Detail Sunglasses - £49

7.Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Buckle Bracelet - £80

8.Vivienne Westwood Diamond Orb Bag - £290

9.Alexander McQueen Enamel Skull Ring - £65

What sort of festival to you gravitate towards?

Mad-clad-madness

Pop-chic-trendy

Rock-metal-moshie

Family-based-fun-time

Arty-floral-funky

So many options...

x

Home Babah!

Well, what a busy weekend. I've been a bit quiet on the blogging-front because I've been concentrating on the housing-front instead. Thankfully we've put an offer in on a house and it's been accepted so exciting times are afoot! Blimey, I'm going to be a home-owner, scary stuff! With that in mind, I've been mainly looking at home-ware websites this weekend for fun things to potentially put in my new home... here are a few of the bits I've seen and thought were fun...

Fun and funky things, love it all!

So where does all this stuff come from...

1.Goodwin + Goodwin Design Bookend - £15

2.Retro 1960s Trimphone - £40

3.Hive Twig Hanger - Small - £25

4.Atomic Coat Rack - £19

5.The Original  Metal Box Company Dear Mats - £13

6.Helena Carrington Campervan Cushion - £25

7.Make International Ltd Bucket Mug - £13

8.Fields of Blue Vintage Style Letters - £25

9.Argent of London Fun Festival Watch - £36

10.Karlsson Rainbow Clock - £26

11.Arash + Kelly Big Red Hook Clip - £19

I can't wait to move! :D

x

Pretty in Pink

Yikes it's Sunday! How did that happen? My weekend has been a whirlwind of house hunting and viewings, my brain has essentially been turned to goo by estate agents lies and unnecessary pressure to view properties which need too much work for too much money - why don't they ever listen!?

*ahem* rant over, and a break from Rightmove is needed.

This is just a speedy post full of precious things that I have dubbed - Pretty in Pink. 

Ahhh totes, how much I love thee! I always refer to my handbag as the 'bag of tricks' so I think I'll be purchasing that gorgeous tote!

I also am addicted to visiting Kiss Me Zombie for super unique pieces of jewellery. Check them out if you're into cute and kitsch stuff. I've got some lightening bolt earrings and cassette tape earrings that I can't wait to arrive in my post!

Here's the shopping bit:

1.Bag of Tricks Tote Bag - £10

2.Lazy Oaf Bonjour Bebe Card - £2.75

3.Hazel Nicholls What’s Inside - £40

4.Showler & Showler Cupcake Canvas - £49.99

5.Kiss Me Zombie ‘Tea Time’ Ring - £6.96

6.Sagaform Martini Glasses x 4 - £22.98

I hope you've all had fab weekends and wished your dads a very Happy Fathers Day!

x

Candy-floss Mind

Right. I've been told by one of my friends that while my blog is good and fun, there isn't nearly enough mindless chatter from me. I pointed out that this is a fashion blog, not a blog about my candy-floss mind, but apparently that isn't good enough. So to shut up my critic, here are some of the brain-farts that I've had today:

1. Eating too many salt and vinegar Snack a Jack's has made my lips feel weird and tingly

2. The new series of Teen Wolf will undoubtedly make me very sad and also make me pine to own the original Teen Wolf on DVD, ah Michael J. Fox, you were so young and 80's-a-fied

3. Wonders why wherever I stand on an empty train platform people always gather around me like I have explicit train knowledge and know exactly where the doors are going to open - I like to think it's because I look wise and worldly?!

4. Can't help but think in my head 'She's got huge tracts of land' every time I see a well-endowed woman

5. Wonders how long it will be before all of the cats on my street rise up and take over the world, they all have shifty eyes

6. Thought how amazing it would be if there was an entire day dedicated to The Princess Bride - but that would probably be inconceivable

7. Wishes that my office had a micro pig as some sort of team mascot... I would call him Bacon

8. Wonders if my list of things I'm looking for in a new house should be increased beyond - 'Must have a really kick-ass bathtub' and 'Living room needs enough room for Kinect and surround sound'

9. I am suspicious of this 'limited edition' blue Skittle... it's odd... is it supposed to taste of Facebook... I don't get the connection

10. Can a person eat too many carrots..? If so, how many is too many!?

If that's not good enough, have a picture list of THINGS that I like and like to do...

Happy now you bloody bum-head!?

x

Tee and Toast

So, so, so, it's a new week and a new post. I've decided to dedicate this entire post to yammering on about a website which I've recently Googled across...

Tee and Toast

I've got a bit of a thing for funky t-shirt websites, but this one really takes the cake. Not only is it an awesome t-shirt website, but it's also bursting with cool cards, magnificent mugs, brilliant badges and pretty postcards. All of the gorgeous items on this website come from the brain department of owner and designer Claire who started the Tee and Toast website in April 2005. 

I've picked out a few of my favourite t-shirt designs below... take a look at these lovelies:

These fab t-shirts are all £20 and come in an array of bright colours and fantastic prints.

Here are a few of the other funky bits and bobs which are also available on the website, check out the cards, which are particularly fun and don't forget to check out the website for more designs - they have some super cards for Father's Day:

I'm in love with the giant button brooches and will certainly be adding them to my shopping list.

Here's the info/pricing bit:

1.Giant Button Brooch - £5

2.Owl Always Love You Card - £2.85

3.Custom Mug - £10.95

4.Postcard Set - £3.50

If you haven't checked out Tee and Toast already, what are you waiting for you nutters...

...go, go GO!

x

Darling it's Dahlia

I'm taking a small break for house hunting to write a post... my brain needs a moment of clothing joy and an escape from the world of estate agent exaggerations, sale-speak and location, location, location! 

When I need a little pick me up in the form of clothing loveliness without fail, I always start at the same website...

Dahlia Fashion

There's just something about their collection of gloriously gorgeous frocks and accessories that makes me go all gooey in the leg department. Check out these beauts:

Ooooh they're all so precious and perfect for summer.

Here's the detail-y bit:

1.Fixed Layer Print Shorts - £58

2.Tie Waist Bird Print Dress - £62

3.Belted Spotty Dress - £58

4.Ditsy Floral Belted Dress - £60

5.Spotty Tie Waist Dress - £55

6.Stripy Dress  - £55

So there we go, lovely things to froth up my mind with for a few minutes... 

...now, back to the grind.

x

Feminine Brights

Eeep, I am knackered. I've started back at the gym today after months of slacking and it was pretty hard going getting back into it... but what has brought on this sudden health kick, I hear your cry... the sunshine my friends - I'm getting fit so I can flash a bit of flesh on my holidays. Hazah! :D

As the weather has been so bloomin' nice recently that I've been checking out my summer wardrobe and debating what to wear over the coming months. I've got a fair amount of stuff to pick from, but there are one or two items which I would like to add to my collection... mainly an over the knee pleated skirt and a mesh vest top. There is something very flattering about the new longer-length skirts, they're very lady-like and also so versatile as you can easily dress it up or down.

I've taken a bit of a shine to the bright and bold trend which is still in full effect, but I also love flatteringly feminine looks... so, I've combined to two - mwahaha.

Have a look at this:

Ooooh it's all so lovely!

1.River Island Bright Coral Pleated Skirt - £34.99

2.Topshop Cream Lace Border Mesh Top - £28

3.Joules Amicia Necklace - £25

4.Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Skyscrapers - £130

5.Zara Mini Cesta Bag - £19.99

6.She Draws Envelope Earrings - £6

7.PPB Retro Stripe Sunglasses - £12

8.PPB Gold Flower Brooch - £12

9.Accessorize Painted Embossed Bangle - £6

10.Joules Harper Scarf - £29

So there we have it, lovely lady-stuff meets bright, bright, brights!

x

Maison Scotch

Happy Saturday! I'm sitting on the sofa in my pjs watching Saturday Kitchen and feeling slightly hungover after a night of drinking and cinema, to watch... quite conveniently Hangover 2! Haha

I've been snooping around on Asos looking at precious things and I've re-discovered a love for Maison Scotch. Their tees and tops are just gorgeous. I love the fun slogans, the soft materials, the pastel colours and the flattering fit of their clothes... check 'em out:

So, so very pretty!

Here are the details:

1.Femmes De Paris Crop Top £80

2.Printed Vest & Granddad Top £69

3.Nes Pa Tee - £42

4.Tribal Tunic Shirt - £94

Love it.

x

Pepe Jeans - Warhol Collection

Ooooh mid-week, it's a tough one, but we're halfway through!

I've been snooping around websites again and have to say that I'm really enjoying Pepe Jeans Warhol Collection. I've always liked Andy Warhol's paintings, (something about pop art bananas makes me grin) so I figured I'd put a few pictures on here from the campaign and from Pepe's SS11 campaign for you all to enjoy:

I really like the new SS/11 campaign on Pepe's website, the black and white pictures are very classic and make me excited for the summery sunshine we have ahead of us! They have a gorgeous collection of summery dresses and as always fabulously-flattering-fit jeans.

This is something I have cobbled together to show of the best of the Warhol Collection. I particularly love the iconic Campbell's Tomato Soup picture transformed into a cheeky summer dress - such a great idea and totally fits in with the bright and bold trend, I mean, what's more bright and bold than POP ART!?

What do you all think? If you're interested check out the Pepe website for more lovely bits - http://www.pepejeans.com/uk/warhol-lookbook.html

x

Ooooooh Jewellery

I hope you're all making the most of your bank holiday Monday today. I'm off later to Bodean's to celebrate one of my friends getting a new job which in itself is WICKED... but to make it even more brillzo there will be RIBS, RIBS, RIBS... and I love ribs! :D

*ahem* moving on, you don't really need to know about my unhealthy (and they are unhealthy when I cover them all in BBQ sauce) obsession with pork products... what you do need to know about however is the frankly superb amount of funky jewellery that is available online at the moment. 

I am one of those people that obsesses over which necklace to wear with which outfit... and does it match my earrings? I never used to be this way, I was quite normal and used to only wear a necklace if I remembered... I blame Tatty Devine for my jewellery issues... I don't really blame them... I LOVE THEM FOR IT!

Anyhoo, there are dozens of fab online jewellery websites bursting with kitsch jewellery, I've collected a few of my favourites below:

So where does all this loveliness reside, well here of course:

1.Accessorize Alphabet Dice Eclectic Stud Earrings - £6.00

2.Tatty Devine Cartoon Eyes Rings - £30.00

3.Rock n Rose Scrabble Ring - £5.00

4.Aldo Rodneya Plastic Bracelets - £10

5.Dolly Dagger Fondant Fancy Earrings - £24.50

6.Punky Pins Lolita Bow Brooch - £4.80

7.Love From Hetty & Dave Cupcake Brooch - £8.00 Each

8.PPB Ethnic Coloured Bangle - £13.00 Each

9.Doodllery Goon Brooch - £15.00

10.Chelsea Doll Camera Ring - £8.00

11.Mary Mary Handmade Happy Popsicle Necklace - £26.00

12.She Draws Hello Earrings - £6.00

Some of my favourite pieces are the Scrabble ring (I have a few of these myself) and the Fondant Fancy earrings from Dolly Dagger - you all know how much I love Fondant Fancies! :D

There we have it, fun, funky jewellery to brighten up any outfit... why not, especially as one of the biggest trends this summer is brights and bolds!

x

What's in your bag?

So, I'm a bit of a mix of emotions today - my gorgeous Lulu Guinness handbag has spontaneously combust on me! I was happily strolling along yesterday and felt something hit my foot... the blooming clasp that closed the bag had taken a dive and I couldn't reattach it. As I've only had the bag for 4 months I decided to send my tale of woe direct to the source so pinged a grovelling email to Lulu Guinness. Imagine my surprise when I got a response today telling me to send the bag back to them so that they can fix it or replace it - I'm really pleased and can't wait to have it back all fighting fit again!

Due to my handbag malfunction I'm currently I'm sitting on the floor with one of my replacement handbags going through all the crap that I lug around with me on a daily basis - I really do carry a lot of STUFF! 

This got me thinking about the sensible things that I should take with me, so in true blogger style I've collected together the following essentials and stuck them here for your perusal - enjoy:

So where do all these lovely bits and bobs come from...

1.Jaeger Daisy Print Bag - £99

2.Waldo Pancake Hairbrush & Comb Set - £6.50

3.Pretty City London Leather Wallet - £22

4.The Bright Side Address Book - £8.50

5.Rob Ryan Cosmetic Bag - £18

6.Moomin Compact Mirror - £7

7.Sugar Hotel Panda-Saur Badge - £0.80

8.Soap & Glory Hand Food - £2.35

9.Topshop Glaze in Antique (Rose) - £6

10.D&G Cut Out Keyring - £65

11.Mr Sneeze Tissues - £1.20

12.Stabo Leather Camera Travel Card Holder - £7

The bits that I can't live without are probably the travel card holder as living in London you always need your cards handy for the tube and overground trains. Also a small hairbrush is a must have, especially as the rain makes my hair all frizzy and mad. Always have lip gloss handy as it's one of the quickest ways to make yourself look a little bit made-up, that and eye-liner  Tissues and hand cream are no-brainers as I always need a bloomin' tissue and I constantly keep my hands topped up with Soap and Glory joy, not only does it make my hands nice and soft, but it smells of pure loveliness! 

What do you keep in your handbag, is it all actually important? Maybe you should have a clear-out too... your shoulders will thank you! :)

x

Sunny Days and Holidays

I'm back from a work weekend away at a massive abbey/hotel in Coventry. The weekend was good fun and mainly consisted of lots of meetings and lots and lots of alcohol - I'm on holiday today to recover! Regardless of the stunning weather outside I am in my house in my pjs catching up on crap telly and of course - shopping online. 

I can't help but notice that the high street shops are bursting with holiday wear at the moment. Even though I'm not going on holiday until later in the year, I'm totally getting sucked in to all of the denim shorts and vest tops that are out there... I can't help it! :)

With the sunny sunshine in mind, here are a few choice picks for wearing either on your holiday or just out and about... lovely weather permitting!

So where are these bits from...

1.H&M Lace Trim Vest Top - £6.99

2.H&M Polka Dot Jersey T-Shirt - £7.99

3.Pepe Denim Shorts - £55

4.Warehouse Tortoiseshell Sunglasses - £15

5.ASOS Monochrome Bow Ballet Pumps - £25

6.Alexander McQueen Pashmina Scarf - £245

7.Paul’s Boutique Molly Bag - £56

8.Tatty Devine Record Earrings - £27

9.Chelsea Doll Rocky the Bunny Ring - £11

I am in love with the new range of bags at Paul's Boutique, check them out if you get a chance as they really are fab!

Also a new website find for me is - http://www.chelseadoll.co.uk/ which is bursting with kitsch jewellery and vintage pieces.

I hope you all have a great week!

x