John Greed £250 Blogger Pandora Challenge!

If you've read through some of my old posts, you will know that I am a huge fan of Pandora Jewellery. I absolutely love my charm bracelet - I think it's so personal, and love that you can make it totally unique to you, with each charm representing something different.

 

I recently saw a tweet from John Greed Jewellery, which is an online stockist of Pandora, which mentioned a blogger competition, and I instantly knew I wanted to enter!

 

Basically, the idea is to design a bracelet using Pandora products on the John Greed website, up to the value of £250. If you win, you win the bracelet you designed! So, here is what I came up with :)

 

 

I chose all of these charms simply because they are charms I would personally wear on my bracelet! I have a traditional silver bracelet already, but I have always liked these leather ones, especially the double leather ones! I chose grey instead of black because I don't wear much black, and prefer a softer colour such as grey! The safety chain for me is a necessity as I wouldn't wear my bracelet without it - it prevents the bracelet from falling off your wrist if the clasp failed for any reason!

 

Breast cancer is a charity which is quite close to my heart, and I love the idea of being able to show your support through a charm. I know a certain percentage of the money paid for this goes to breast cancer charities so even more reason to buy it! The heart cube I just think is amazingly cute, and the openworks heart is one I have often looked at but I just don't think it fits in with my current bracelet so I haven't actually purchased it! Finally, I absolutely love the little gingerbread man, and it's especially perfect for this time of year :)

 

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New Look #denimcomp Competition

Hey everyone,

I know I have entered a couple of competitions recently, but I genuinely really enjoy putting outfits together with my virtual money, so here I am today entering another one!

This one is hosted by Sparkle Fashion Blog, and you can find the post about the competition here.

 

Essentially, all you need to do to be in with a chance of winning some fab prizes is create an outfit using only clothes from New Look, and one of the items must be a pair of jeans. Other than that, there are no other rules!

 

 

 

[1] Grey Studded Shoulder Sweatshirt

[2] EST. 1969 Black Studded Hobo Bag

[3] 34in Burgundy Supersoft Skinny Jeans

[4] Blue and Gold Bangles Set

[5] Brown Lace Up Wedge Trainer Boots

[6] Grey Spacedye Knitted Bobble Hat

[7] Black and Purple Spellbound Lightweight Scarf

 

I hope everyone enjoyed my entry, it was lots of fun to do so I would recommend taking part! New Look have got some great stuff in at the minute too!

 

xx

 



Money Supermarket #PassionForFashion Competition

Hey everyone!

Today, I am entering a competition very similar to the New Look one I entered a few weeks ago :). The aim is the same - create five looks for five different categories, but this time there is a budget of £200 per outfit.

The five categories are: party, casual, outdoor, first date and office wear.

If you would like any more information about the competition then follow this link :)

http://www.moneysupermarket.com/home-insurance/passion-for-fashion/

 

Look #1. PARTY.

Bag £7.99

Ring £6.00

Dress £37.99 £32.99

Bracelet £8.00

Shoes £60.00

Total = £114.98

 

I think this would be a perfect look for summer. The dress is simple, but has gorgeous detailing around the waist so it avoids looking boring or frumpy, and is a bargain in the sale at the minute. The wedges are again simple so that they don't take too much attention away from the dress, while the jewellery is bang on trend with the cross detailing, and the gold colour really stands out against the black. The clutch bag just adds that little something to the mainly plain dress, and is the perfect size to stash away your purse and lipstick.

 

 

Look #2. CASUAL.

Blazer £29.99 £12.00

Bag £14.99

Jeans £42.00 £25.00

Peplum Top £30.00

Shoes £28.00

Necklace £18.50

Total = £128.49

 

Jeans are an essential when putting together a casual outfit, and these high-waisted ones are a flattering style, and even better, an absolute bargain. The peplum top keeps the outfit on trend, and I have added the necklace as a statement piece, as the top is quite plain. The studded shoes and bag fit nicely together, and again the studs keep the outfit on trend. A blazer can be dressed up or down, and is a staple in anyone's autum/winter wardrobe.

 

 

Look #3. OUTDOOR.

Boots £27.99

Leggings £18.00

Vest Top £20.00

Snood £13.00

Jacket £34.99

Total = £113.98

 

The leggings cover two trends in one - aztec print and ombre. The ankle boots are perfect for walking in, without compromising on style, and the snood is essential for keeping you warm and cosy on frosty mornings. The vest top is a wardrobe essential, and is perfect for use with the leggings as it is plain - meaning the attention is all on the leggings. The jacket is a designer style at a fraction of the price, and will keep you warm during the cold autumn/winter.

 

 

Look #4. FIRST DATE.

Necklace £10.00

Ring £4.00

Dress £55.00

Bag £25.00

Shoes £24.99

Total = £118.99

 

I think this dress is gorgeous, and perfect for a first date. It's pretty, without looking like you've tried 'too hard'. The heart back detail is delicate and girly. The court shoes are a must-have in any wardrobe, as they are so versatile and go with anything - meaning they are great value for money as you're sure to get a lot of wear out of them. The jewellery is simple and girly and matches the dress perfectly. The clutch bag is really the statement piece of this outfit with the leopard print pattern. It adds an edge of fun to what is otherwise an extremely sophisticated outfit.

 

 

Look #5. OFFICE WEAR.

Skirt £28.00

Shoes £44.99

Bag £30.00

Tights £5.99

Blouse £20.00

Total = £128.98

 

The blouse tucked into the skirt is a traditional office look, but as the skirt is patterned instead of just plain black, it adds a modern twist to it. I have kept the rest of the office outfir very traditional, with sensible t-bar midi heels, and plain black tights. The patent black satchel looks very professional, yet the gold adds a contemporary twist to it. You could match the skirt with different coloured blouses, making it quite versatile.

 

So, there you have it. My five outfits for five different categories. I had a lot of fun putting these together! Let me know if you have had/are going to have a go at this because I'd love to see some of your creations!

 

xx

 

New Look #holidayhop Competition

Hello everyone,

Michelle over at daisybutter has joined forces with New Look and come up with this fabulous competition! As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to have a go :)  

All you have to do is this:

"Imagine you are going to Ibiza for a long weekend. Create a post on your blog stating which items from New Look you would wear to complete each of the following outfits on your holiday. You have 5 outfits for 5 occasions so which items would you wear and why? Head over to the New Look store and start picking your favourite party dresses, bikinis and accessories.

Style these looks: Travel Style, Poolside, Beach It, Sunset Supper and Beach to Club" 

So, here are the outfits which I have put together:

1.TRAVEL STYLE

While travelling, you want to look stylish, but still be wearing something comfortable and practical. I went for the floaty top and super soft skinny jeans for comfort, but the blazer and wedges make the outfit look more on-trend.

2.POOLSIDE

The swimsuit does two trends in one - cut out swimsuits and ombre. The kaftan and trilby are both essentials when out in the sun to prevent you from burning - a plus point is they look stylish too. The sandals are a perfect take on the flatform trend while the colour of them complements the swimsuit.

3.BEACH IT

You only need a simple look to look amazing on the beach. The maxi dress has a lovely summery print and the bikini matches it perfectly. The bag is a fun accessory as it is bright and the bow is super cute. The sunglasses and sandals are beach essentials, and I love the diamonte embellishment on the sandals - they add just the right amount of glam to the look.

4.SUNSET SUPPER

The playsuit is perfect for an evening out in the sun. The floaty material means it's nice and cool, while the print and colouring are in season. The belt cinches in the waist, giving you shape, and the clutch bag matches the belt and shoes perfectly. The hair flower and necklace add something to a simple but effective look.


5.BEACH TO CLUB

A dip hem dress is an essential in a summer wardrobe, and would suit the transition from beach to club perfectly, as you can dress them up or down. For the club, the gold wedges make a statement and the necklace and bracelet jazz up the outfit without taking too much attention from the dress.


So, there are my 5 summer looks! I've had a lot of fun putting them together, even if I am no fashion expert.
xx