Showing posts with label budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label budget. Show all posts

Monday, December 19, 2011

Life in Mono

Hello beauties. Appologies for a slight lack in posts lately - I'm currently battling a rather nasty cold/fluey type thing. 
Mucho icky.

Today's post features around Monochrome. Whilst it can undoubtebly be a tricky look at times - get it wrong and you end up feeling like Cruella De'vil, Monochrome can also be incredibly chic - think Chanel, vintage glamour and all that good stuff.

Here are a couple of my favourite budget picks to keep you on the right side of a dalmation this christmas:



Here's to class, glamour and being a little bit barking ;)
<3
 

Monday, December 12, 2011

If I were rich I would buy you...

Hello my lovely bloggers! I hope you're all well and good. The frosty air is certainly nipping at my excitement for Christmas - cannot beleive the big day is less than two weeks ago now! Whilst I'm aware I sound like a seven year old (hey, never a bad thing at Christmas right?) I've decided to do a little Christmassy post for you all today.

Now you all (hopefully) know how much I love you - each and every one of you puts a massive smile on my face, unfortunately however, I don't have the budget required to buy you all a present as I would love to.

However, for today's post I've compiled a little list of what I would buy a few certain bloggers (couldn't fit you all in - sorry D=) if I had the dosh :

For the bombshell that is BONNIE I would purchase this suitably bombshell red DRESS for her to rock her amazing bod in. For the rock n roll LOWRI I would send this gorgeous skull encrusted PURSE for a little dark glamour. For the beautiful REBECCA it would, of course be a sparkling RING to add to her amazing collection. For the scandalous KATY it would have to be something cute with a COLLAR. For EMMA (get well soon!) it would be the most beautiful pair of HEELS to add to her shoedrobe. For LAUNA a punky little set of RINGS for a punch with attitude. For JULES a walk on the wild side with a printed SCARF to keep her cosy. And for VANILLA a beautiful statement BAG that would work with anything in her new closet. 
For the beautiful SOPHIE a gorgeous floaty BLOUSE to keep up her summer romance. For the lovely RACHEL a snuggly CARDI to cuddle up to Liam in. For the amazing HARRIET a teired MAXI that would blow everyone away. For MADEMOISELLE LALA the cutest monochrome SHOES. For CAROLINE a gorgeous celeb style BAG and for the ultimate yummy mummy DANI some rock chick FLATS for a quick injection of attitude.

All budget friendly high-st pieces I hasten to add!
Happy Christmas Bloggers!
<3

Friday, November 4, 2011

Pink Friday

Heya loves, hope you're all well. Don't worry I haven't gone all Nicki Minaj on you - as amazing as she might be at rapping I'm the exact opposite! However, as you might have guessed by the title today we're looking at all things pink.

Now I've never been one for pink, aside from my brief obession with the Pink Ladies (gotta looove Grease right?!) I've always firmly placed it in the 'not for me' section of clothing choice. Lately, however I've been more and more impressed and dare I say it... interested in the pretty pink things on offer. Whilst I'm not saying I'm about to become Barbie and deck myself out from head to toe in a pink explosion, a little exploration might be beckoning in the near future...

Watch this space!

Until then here's my favourite pieces that are in stores at the moment:


So there we are loves - get girlie in style!
What's your take on pink?
<3


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Designer Looks For Less 01/11/11

Hello loves, how're we all doing? As most of you know by now I've had a pretty awful week and whilst I'm not going to bore you all with doom and gloom what I do want to say is a MASSIVE heartfelt thank you to all of you on twitter who've been so lovely and supportive! 

On to brighter subjects now! Today I have some pretty awesome 'Designer Looks For Less' (if you hadn't guessed already by my subtle title) to share with you. Now, I always love doing these posts but I have to say today's finds have been my faves so far!



Let's have a look:
 First up we have this rather deeelicious fluffy coat! I'm not exaggerating when I say there's nothing clothing wise that actually more appealing to me than one of these right now. For the chilly walks to work in the morning, the late night excursions that should come with a frost-bite warning and for just feeling cosy for a change these babies would do it all. Oh and how utterly ridiculously glamorous are they?
On the left - Splurge - MAJE £990.00

 Next up, we have the most exquisite of tops. Both just radiate elegance and opulence. The perfect top for wowing your date in the candlelight or for some delectable after-dark drinks with the girls. Team with anything from a pencil skirt to tapered trousers for a look that is pure haute-couture.
On the left - Splurge - Philip Lim £415.00
 We then have these gorgeous shorts. Perfect for throwing on over a pair of black tights for a heritage-chic look this Autumn/Winter. With their gorgeous Autumnual tones these would look just divine for a country walk and pub dinner with your man. Team with a gorgeous cosy knit and the boots below and you really would be the embodiment of Autumn Style. 
 Next up we have these beautties. Now, I'm not sure about you but I actually cannot think of anything that these wouldn't go with? I meen from skinny jeans and a blazer for an off-duty chic ensemble, to toughening up a gorgeous floral dress or keeping your leggings and sweater combo cosy - they're just perfect. Oh and they're pretty damn hot too!
On the left - Splurge - Monamoore £1240.00
Lastly, what girl doesn't need a bit of arm-candy? Sorry boys, I dont meen you! These lovelies would finish of any outfit to perfection. Classic brown tones work with anything from neutrals to bright pops of colour. Classy and practical - check out those sturdy handles - these would definitely see you through a long working winter.
On the left - Splurge - Mulberry £1150.00
On the right - Steal - Debenhams £40.00

So there we  are loves! Another load of gorgeous looks for a hell of a lot less!
Hope you enjoyed!
<3


Friday, October 28, 2011

Feelin Lacy

Hey honey's! Happy Friday. Feels like this one has been a long time coming that's for sure. After the day from hell yesterday - Finance stress, two busses not turning up in the rain, having to pay for a taxi and pretty horrible family problems - I was not in the best of moods. However onwards and upwards they say and today the sun is shining, I'll be seeing my lovely boyfriend and having a nice long chat with my bestfriend later and I'm sure those two combined will make me a much happier bunny.


Sorry to ramble on anyways :p today I have for you a gorgeous trend that's quite frankly all over the place at the moment - much to my delight:

Lace

For me - the perfect mix of gothic, glamorous and ladylike with a decadent feel and effortless edge. A pretty intoxicating mix no?

Here are my favourite budget friendly lace pieces:
(breastcancer awareness too <3)
So there we are my loves. Hope you like!
Happy Friday
<3

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

10 for under £10 - Autumn/Winter Essentials

Heya loves, how're we doing this fureeezing night? My central heating has decided to pack up and die this week - perfect timing I'm sure you'll all agree ha-ha. So I'm currently bundled up in a mix of boyfriend clothes trying to bribe the cat to come and act as a furry waterbottle ;) oh how glamorous :p

Ahhh well, got some gorgeous high-street fashion to cheer me/you up and the best thing about it is ... it's all for under £10! Talk about bargain spending huh?

Let's have a look what we've got:


So there we are my loves 10 quick bargains for you!
Hope you like <3

Monday, October 24, 2011

Monday Must Have 24/10/11

Hey lovelies, another Monday morning is upon us - yuck! I hope you're all well and not too maudalin ha-ha. My plans today include spending some much needed time with my best friend, lots of blog catching up and braving my wasp infested garden (yikes) not sure what order the above tasks shall be done but that's my 'list' ha-ha. What're you all up to?

Todays 'Monday Must Have
' is quite an unusual pick for me. I tend to be all about leather and lace (I say this like it isn't painfully obvious) in the winter and leave items like this top for my Summer wardrobe, but something about it really caught my eye.
Let's have a look :

I think the combination of a gorgeous vintage style print, a slightly asymetric hem and a gorgeous rich background make this such a winner to me?

Here's some ways I've styled it:
Outfit One
 Slightly Rachel Zoe Inspired - that cream fur vest is to dieee for, right? This outfit mixes gorgeous bohemian patterning with substancial winter warmth. Once the chill really kicks in I'd just add a rust coloured long sleeve top (Primark £3.99) underneath to keep combatting the chill. Any of these pieces could carry you through to Spring and beyond - how gorgeous would that bag look with a maxi and sandles in the Summer?

Outfit Two
 Firstly, I feel the need to lamment to you all the fact that I'm absolutely desperate for a pair of moccassins (thanks for that Miss Richie) but can't seem to find the perfect pair when I actually go shopping anywhere - major boo! Moving on to the actual outfit I love the idea of teaming this top with a skirt - the fabric is just perfect for tucking into a chic bandage style skirt. The coat adds completely effortlessly chic to the outfit whilst the beautiful rich shade of the bag adds a delicious pop of colour.

Outfit Three
 See, you knew it wouldn't be long before some leather snuck it's way into one of my outfit builds ;). I adore this build, I think the leather and the velvet fabric and tone of the bag give this look a real luxurious edge. The boots look both comfy and chic - the Holy Grail for shoes right? Lastly the cardigan manages to look like it would be incredibly cosy without being bulky. Throw on a couple of glam cocktail rings and you're good to go.

Outfit Four
Outfit Four is probably my favourite. I adore the mash-up of textures - the fur, the sheer and then the tough boots and the suede rich toned bag. They all combine to make this an outfit that I would absolutely love to be rocking right now. As with Outfit One once the chill factor drops yet further, merely slip a long sleeved top underneath the cosy fur for doubled up warmth. I could imagine the gorgeous Harriet rocking this look - and if that's not style inspiration, I'm not sure what is!

As per usual - if you love any particular item in these sets just leave a comment or tweet me and I'll hunt you down a link.

Happy Monday
<3

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Clutch Me Close

Hello babes! Happy Weekend! Hope you're all having a lovely time / got a lovely time planned. Bloody fureeezing at the moment seriously thinking of investing in a faux fur coat, what do you lovelies think?

Today seeing as it's Saturday a.k.a partayday time I've got a post based around the perfect Saturday night accessory - The Clutch bag. Now I'm slightly obsessed with these bad boys as I think they're such an easy and effortless way to inject a little style,colour or both into any evening look. 
Here are my faves from the high-st:

 

Monday, October 17, 2011

Monday Must Have (17/10/11)

Hi lovelies, hope you're all well this rather Autumnal Monday morning - literally ALL the leaves I can see are now bright orange which does rather make me feel like we're 'properly' there now - yay!

Today I've got another gorgeous Monday 'must have' for you which I've styled up in a few different ways to prove just how much you all need to go buy it (go on - then I wont feel guilty ha-ha). 

Let's have a look:


 Dorothy Perkins £25.00 
Dotty P's you've come up trumps!
I absolutely adore the slightly whimsical, vintage feel of this dress. The colour is beautiful and although it'd obviously be classed as a 'neutral' shade - I think the polka dot detail, the nipped in waist and the sleeve embellishment combine to make it anything but dreary.

Here are a couple of ways I've styled it to show you that pretty dresses aren't just for Summer styling:

Outfit One
 Firstly, let's forget the dress for a minute, how damn >cosy< does that jacket look? My goosebumps and I are craving it quite badly right now I can tell you. This outfit is very much about working a variety of Neutral shades together to create an interesting colour pallet. The boots and the jacket compliment each other perfectly with a slightly 'worn' feel whilst the gloves warm the outfit up with their richer shade. The bag adds a  lovely hint of colour to brighten up a dull day and the locket adds the perfect finishing touch. A little treasure on an Autumn morning.

Outfit Two
 Outfit Two is a little bit more foxy. A little bit more dark Autumn night. The rich textures and bold accessories work together to create a luxurious after dark compilation. The cocktail rings and the beautiful studded bag (desperate for one just like this!) pile on the glamour. Add some asymmetric earrings into the mix and you have yourself the perfectly brewed winter style concoction with a twist. Cheers.

Outfit Three
 It might just be me but I feel like outfit three makes you feel warmer just by looking at it. Those gorgeous fur lined boots teamed with that impossibly cosy looking fur gillet (H&M if you're interested) would keep you toasty as ... toast in the cold (gotta love my descriptive prowess) Piling on the accessories again and adding a warm toned clutch bag will warm the look of this outfit right up and hopefully keep the winter chill at bay. With the simple long sleeved black top underneath you'll be rocking the art of layering to perfection.

Outfit Four "The Blair"
Yes, I know I know - My other outfits don't have 'names' I'm being a very unfair stylist right now! But it would have just felt so very wrong not to name this after Miss Waldorf herself when I actually cannot look at this set without imagining her. -Breathes- this wasn't actually intentional I swear, I just wanted a more 'feminine' softer toned outfit to balance out the others. The bag was my starting point - absolutely adore the two tone colour and gorgeous chain. The shoes are probably one of the prettiest pairs I've seen this year and then as for the baby blue gloves - I just died! This is definitely not my personal 'style' but for any of you Preppy Upper-East-Side-Stylers - this ones for you! (Although I might have to 'borrow' the bag)


So there we are then honeys, hope you've enjoyed this weeks Monday Must Have!
For links to any of the items featured just leave me a comment below or tweet me and I'll get back to you ASAP.
<3



Monday, October 10, 2011

Monday must have - With a twist

Hello beauties, hope you're all well this rather depressingly cloudy Monday! Another week begins and with less than a month till bonfire night I'm officially getting scared of how fast this year is going!

Todays 'Monday must have' has a little twist. A couple of weeks ago I was overwhelmed with how many of you complimented my little black H&M dress that can be seen here
.  As a lot of you commented this dress is so amazingly versatile I thought it was only right to feature it here on the 'Must Have' spot and show you a couple of ways that it could be worn.

Here's the dress : 
 It's on sale for an absolute bargain price of
H&M £12.99

And now here we have a few different ways I thought this dress could be styled :
Outfit 1
 Classic, cute and undenisably chic this outfit is the perfect embodiment of the Monochrome trend that's gracing the high-street at the moment. Spiced up with a gorgeous printed scarf to add a little colour and flair this set could take you anywhere from desk to drinks.
Outfit Two
To me this is exactly the kind of outfit I'd love to be rocking his fall. A little bohemian style with some luxurious Autumnal colours and topped off with the cosiest looking fur gillet I've seen for a long while. Brrrilliant.
Outfit Three
 As well as casual looks this dress is the perfect base point for a fierce rock n roll chic outfit build. The Leopard print booties are ridiculously on trend and that gorgeous red clutch would hold your party essentials in style. Top off with a bright red pout to finish off that party look with pizazz.
Outfit Four
 Look four is an incredibly laid back look which'd be perfect for running errands. The pretty scarf adds a little flair to the otherwise basic colour palett whilst the two toned bag adds a little luxury. Comfort and style - who said the two can't go together?

So there we are my loves - four ways in which you could dress this LBD up or down. How would you wear it?
  Also - if there's an item in particular for any of the sets you're interested in drop me a comment and I'll find you a link!

Have  a good Monday
<3



Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Get Skirty

Hello my lovelies I hope you're all well and good. Absolutely cannot beleive the weather we've been having (god you know I'm English do I EVER shut up about the weather?) and although I've been told it's not going to last (boo weatherman) I'm enjoying a last day of sitting out in the sunshine.

As most of you will know by now I am an unashamed dress obsessive - half of my wardrobe is made up of an absolutely huge variety of them and I can never pass up the oppurtunity to add to my collection. However, something quite amazing has happened to me this last few weeks... as I've been browsing the shops/internet/blogosphere I've found myself increasingly drawn to the absolutely amazing selection of skirts that are around at the moment.

Take a look at these selections from the trusty old high-street and see what I meen:

Pencil Skirts
Brimming with effortless elegance and the ultimate in retro glamour it's time to pencil in an appointment to pick up one of these beauties. Team with a tucked in shirt and platforms for a look that just screams chic.

Short'n'Sassy
Short skirts aren't just for Summer y'know. Team any of these babies with some cute  tights and pixie boots and you have the perfect sassy A/W look (plus no need to shave the legs - woo!)


Maxi(mum)Glam
Classy, Sassy and definitely not just for warm weather Maxi's are well and truly here to stay. Update yours with a cosy knit jumper and some slouchy boots for perfect fall fashion (plus check out this amazing autumn colour pallet)

There you are then ladies what's your take on getting Skirty this Autumn/Winter?
<3

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Heavy Metal

Hi Babes, how're we all today? I hope you're all enjoying your weekend in the sunshine I can't quite beleive it's still here - 29 degrees in the middle of town yesterday! What's going on? I feel like I've been transported into Spain when I wasn't looking or something (I wish!).

Inspired by the gorgeous weather I headed to town yesterday with the boyfriend and had a little (massive) spending spree. With all the gorgeous stuff in the shops at the moment it would have been rude not to right?

One of my favourite 'trends' in the shops at the moment is that of Metallics. I've always loved a little bit of shine especially in Winter (I feel so weird talking about Winter when it's so hot outside but) I think a gorgeous metallic piece can turn an everyday outfit from drab to fab effortlessly.

Here are my top picks from the highstreet:

I don't think I'll be alone in wanting all of the above?
Enjoy your weekend <3

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Looks for less - 20/09/11 Edition

Hello dolls hope you're all well today. Now I've been on another hunt for looks for less (I think I'm mildly addicted) as a lot of you seemed keen for me to carry this feature on. And I'm pleased to say I'm pretty damn happy  with the knockoffs I've found this week - as usual I'm not claiming they're *exact* copies but they're definitely close ;) hope you enjoy them too.

Let's check them out:

 First up we have these two beautiful leather skirts. As you all know very well by now, I am an unashamed leather fiend. I find something so ridiculously chic about leather - a simple skirt like this for example would add the ultimate glamorous edge to even a simple laid back tee and on those busy days that's juust what I need.
On the left - blowout - Dolce&Gabbana £565.00 
On the right - budget - H&M £19.99


 Next up we have these beautiful riding boots which teamed with a pair of skinny jeans or over a pair of leggings/tights would offer you effortless Autumn/Winter chic. The slightly scruffy brown colour is one that just screams 'Autumn leaves' to me - what better footwear could there be for a spot of leaf-pile jumping.
On the left - blowout - Belstaff £450.00
On the right - budget - DSW £63.00

We then have some gorge blingage (god I feel like some rapper kid now ha-ha) to brighten up those dull Winter nights. Tribal jewellery was a massive trend this past Summer and with pieces as beautiful as these I can see it continuing to be a fashionista favourite for a long time.
On the left - blowout- House of Harlow - £62.00
On the right - budget - Fantasy Jewellery £18.00 
 In addition to leather I'm also a little bit of a lace magpie and these two beautiful skirts really did catch my eye. I think a simple long sleeved tee tucked into these and teemed with some thick tights and shiny shoes/boots would make an absolutely divine Autumn/Winter look.
On the left - Blowout - Balenciaga £245.00
On the right - Ark Female £13.00

Lastly we have a return to classic styling with these beautiful and elegant monochrome flats. The perfect addition to any outfit from chic skinny trousers and a shirt to a lovely LBD these beauties truly make a subtle yet achingly stylish impact.
On the left - blowout - Tod's £223.00
On the right - budget - H&M £12.99

So there we are my lovelies! Some gorgeous budget steal for you!
Hope you're all well I can't wait to catch up with all your blogs tonight!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway btw - you could win Chanel nailvarnish and a gorgeous snakeskin clutch click HERE to check it out 
<3




Thursday, September 15, 2011

Thursday Trend - Forties and fabulous

Hello my beauties, I hope you're all well and good! Another week drawing to a close and I can definitely feel a distinct chill in the air as we head further into Autumn. Of course I could be trying to convince myself of this to justify purchasing all of the pretties that I'm absolutely dying for this week but we shall pretend that is not the case ;)

Todays 'Trend' as you have probably guesssed by my super subtle title is 'Forties and fabulous' now as a girl who's in love with the decadent fashion and fabulous tailoring that emits forties glam I was super excited to post this feature.

Forties fashion is absolutely perfect for those winter months, glamourous, goreous and also tailored to pull in all those post party indulgence lumps and bumps that we all aquire over the colder time (hey don't feel bad - it's kind of like hibernation feeding but without the sleep)

Here are my favourite pieces from the high-street proving that although forties styling is high-glamour it doesn't have to be high-price:


So there we are my loves don't feel naughty about loving the forties ;)
<3

Monday, September 12, 2011

Monday must-have

Hello everybody! By now I'm hopefully on a blustery British beach enjoying the view and the fact that my fringe will never be the same again ;)

Today I have for you, something that will be becoming a regular feature on fashionismyh2o "Monday must-have" - an item of clothing or an accessory or even a person (you never know - spanish men can be very tempting...) that I'm personally obsessed with each week.

Todays Monday must have is :


This beautiful 'glam goth' lacy skirt which I could quite easily imagine wearing about 100 different ways. 
 - Team it with nude or black tights and patent ballet flats and long sleeved neutral fitted top for an elegant day look.
- Add biker boots and a leather jacket over a distressed tee for a real take on this A/W 'Glam Grunge' trend
- Or add your most gorgeous killer heels and a fitted top for instant cocktail glamour.


Beautiful. Versatile and a complete bargain at :
Miss Selfridge £29.00

What do you lovelies have your eye on this week?

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Cape Town

Hello sugars, how're we all today? Currently waiting for Mr Postman to pay me a visit (does anyone else think this makes the day go ridiculously slow or am I just impatient?) Another freezing day in blustery Britain (I swear my alliteration is natural I need to stop ha-ha) so I've been on the hunt again for more cosey clothes.

Today we're going a little bit batman and focusing on the gorgeous Autumn/Winter key piece that is the cape. Versatile, stylish and perfect for indulging your inner super-hero, capes are fast swinging their way into the hearts of the fashionistapack.

Here's some gorgeous cape images from fashionweek:

Absolutely in lurve with the detailing / fabric contrasts.

And here are some budget friendly versions I've hunted down so you can all become caped crusaders this A/W ;) 
 

First we have this very regal looking beauty which also has a little bit of a military edge thanks to the gorgeous buttons. This has got to be my personal favourite as the colour and the cut just make it look so expensive and classic!
Romwe £37.00

 Next up we have this beautiful simple camel/caramel (that's a mouthful) coloured creation. Super cute with a quirky neck detail that sets it apart, this baby would look good over anything. (Personally imagining it over a LBD with some gorgeous winter boots)
Dorothy Perkins £55.00

 We then have this classic tie detailed cape which comes in such a beautiful cream colour (stay away from any mulled wine whilst in this beauty) again I can imagine this neutral lovely looking amazing with a range of colour palettes - blacks, blues and even as a softer shade over a gorgeous burgundy dress.
Tesco £35.00
 Next up we have our first little black number similar in detail to the cream number above, this baby turns up the volume with it's edgy button details and high collar = high glam. Best bit is the price and absolute snip at...
 This little number is the most expensive of the bunch but with it's Rachel Zoe esque design and classic colour combination it would be the perfect investment piece to carry you all through Autumn and Winter in style (and warmth)
Topshop £85.00

Lastly we have another super budget friendly cutie in this cropped grey design. Minamlistic and effortlessly chic this would look gorgeous teamed with skinny jeans for a lighter Autumn look.
Tesco £30.00

So there we are my lovelies, will you be channelling your inner superhero this Autumn/Winter?
<3

Monday, September 5, 2011

Looks for less 05/09/11

Hello my loves, since my last Look for less post (which you can find here) I've had quite a few requests for me to hunt down some more designer or high-end inspired pieces for you lovelies to find for less (love requests keep them coming!)

Now you all know how much of a bargain hunter I am so of course I was more than happy to oblige and here are this weeks findings: 

(Disclaimer - I'm not claiming these are exact replicas obviously with such a vast difference in price there's going to be some differences but I do the best I can ;))

 Cosey cable knit sweaters - perfect with skinny jeans or leggings + boots for the cold snap!
On the left - blowout - Pringle £860.00
On the right - Budget - H&M £24.99

 Leather skirts - perfect over black tights + booties for a glam grunge take on Autumn/Winter styling
On the left blowout - Alice Temperley £106.00
On the right - budget - H&M £15.00 (I own this see it here)

 Next up a bit of cage fighter glam - these amazing caged booties I'm desperate for a pair of these in my life and plan to team with leather leggings + slouchy tees - perfection!
On the left - blowout - Christian Louboutin £980.00On the right - budget - ASOS £38.00

 Then we have some gorgeous bling to help put the finishing touches to your cold styling
On the left - blowout - Michael Kors £199.00On the right - budget - ASOS £25.00
 
 Lastly we have these beautiful berry toned bags to carry around all of your Autumn/winter goodies in!
On the left - blowout - Alexander Wang £282.00
On the right - budget- Miss Selridge £45.00

So there we are my lovelies, this is going to become a weekly feature from me so if you've seen something gorgeous that you just can't afford drop me a comment + I'll get on the hunt for a budget version for you!
<3