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Because of the popularity of my 'Summer Garden Party Outfit Ideas' post, I thought I'd do one for if any of you are off to a New Years Eve Party, whether it be with family or with your besties. I've done the same as with the SGP post in regards to having one for those of you on a budget and those willing to splurge except this time I've done two for each - one with a short dress and one with a long dress. Don't ever say I don't do anything for you lot! I guess it's my belated Christmas present to you...





On A Budget - Short (£137.99):

Zara Sequinned Dress in Silver - £35.99 (on sale!)

Office Show Stopper Platform Sandal in Black - £33 (on sale!)

Ted Baker Lilita Gem Brooch Clutch in Black - £53 (on sale!)

ASOS Mini Stars and Jewel Headband - £10

Jack Wills Wilmslow Star Bracelet (to be worn as an anklet) - £6 (on sale!)





Fancy A Splurge - Short (£588):

AQ/AQ Tiara Neck Strap Mini Dress With Full Skirt in Cream - £100 (on sale!)

Ted Baker Richmo Faux Astrakan Jacket - £139 (on sale!)

AQ/AQ Sphere Belt in Muted Gold  £45

Kurt Geiger Carvela Jamie in Red - £59 (on sale!)

Lulu Guinness Chloe Clutch in Red - £245





On A Budget - Long (£122.49):

Mango Sequined Gown in Rouge - £69.99 (on sale!)

M&S Almond Toe Platform Court Shoes with Insolia in Black Mix - £25

ASOS Encrusted Jewel Headband - £5.50 (on sale!)

Dorothy Perkins Black Glitter Box Clutch Bag - £12 (on sale!)

Jack Wills Barrentine Bracelet in Rose Gold - £10 (on sale!)





Fancy A Splurge - Long (£598.49):

Mango Lace Gown in Black - £99.99 (on sale!)

Kurt Geiger Miss KG Echo in Black - £80

Kurt Geiger London Flower Necklace in Metallic - £49

Lulu Guinness Perspex Lips Clutch in Red - £245

Swarovski Afternoon Ring - £124.50 (on sale!)



Have you got any New Years parties coming up?
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With the temperatures soaring - and looking to stay like that for a while - us Brits are making the most of it. Whether you're legging it to the beach, frolicking in the park, or simply having a barbie in the comfort of your own garden, it's safe to say we're taking full advantage of this glorious weather. Therefore, I thought it would be a fab idea to put together a couple of outfits in case you're stuck on what to wear to these garden parties that everyone seems to be having. I've just done two outfits this time - one for those on a budget, and one for those of you that fancy a splurge.



On a Budget (£103.96):

Zara Open-Back Dress in Red - £39.99

H&M Strappy Sandals in Black - £12.99

New Look Double Flap Snakeskin Panel Satchel in Grey - £17.99

Mango Enamel Plate Necklace - £16.99

Topshop Chrissie Catmaster Sunglasses in Pink - £16





Fancy a Splurge (£419):

Jack Wills The Ramsgate Dress in White - £69

Kurt Geiger Della Sandals in Orange - £45

Deena & Ozzy Envelope Satchel in Tan - £38

Swarovski Hot Narrow Collar - £159

Ray-Ban Erika Customised Sunglasses - £108


Have you got any garden events any time soon?
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Back in April 2011, I had my Year 11 Prom. It was by far my favourite night of my life. I was in a beautiful ballroom in a hotel in the centre of Leeds, surrounded by my closest friends and most importantly of all - I was in the perfect dress. It was controversial, some people said it was 'over-the-top' whereas others said I looked 'like a princess'... I took them both as a compliment. After all, out of all the days in your teenage years, prom is usually the only day in which you can go over the top. It wasn't that I felt over-dressed, it was that everyone else was under-dressed. I was extremely lucky that my parents payed for my dress & jewellery, they helped me achieve my dream of a perfect outfit and I am still so grateful to them for that. On the other hand, some girls weren't as lucky and had to pay for their outfits themselves. Many came in simple off-the-rack dresses from high-street shops, so you can imagine what I looked like in comparison. I stuck out like a sore thumb. I was expecting everyone else to come in dresses just like mine to the point where I was terrified that another girl would wear the same dress as me. Turns out, only one other girl wore a 'princess dress' like mine. But, I loved it. Ever since I can remember it has been a dream of mine to be a princess, and on that day I truly felt like one. It was amazing.

I want you guys to feel like princesses too at your proms, so I thought what better way to draw inspiration from the Disney Princesses themselves?! I've gathered pictures of all 13 Disney princesses in their classic gowns and found modern-day alternatives so you can be your favourite princess at your prom!




















Attractive Sweetheart Beading Long Prom/Ball Gown Dress in The Same As Picture - £73.56 (on sale!)


































I'd like to say a huuuuuuge thankyou to my friend Ella who helped me find some of these dresses, it was a hell of a lot harder than I thought. So thank you Ella! (ps everyone go follow her on twitter she's fab)


Who's your favourite Disney Princess?
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To coincide with my Autumn & Winter Favourites post I thought I'd do an Autumn & Winter Fashion post too. I've always been a fan of this time of year, Christmas is my favourite day and the lead up to it somehow seems to bring everyone together. I'm a lover of layering and so Autumn & Winter are the months when I can really go to town on my outfit choices - chunky knits, knee-high boots and bobble hats, my fashion heaven. Also, this is my first fashion post and i'm super excited to share my style with you guys, I just hope you like it!

Black, gold, caramel, wine and burgundy have always been favourite shades of mine this time of year so I've incorporated that into my chosen outfits as you can tell. Some of the pieces I actually own myself - the H&M jumper, Pandora ring and Levi jeans to name a few. I thought it would be good to include them as I both wear and adore them!

So here are my two outfits - one for day and one for night. I've tried to use a wide range of brands here so the pieces can be suitable for anyone, whether you like to save or splurge!



Zara Duffle Coat with Fur Hood in Caramel - £159
Lipsy Black 'Maisy' Mid Heel Ankle Boots - £75
H&M Knitted Jumper in Purple - £12.99     (I own)
Pandora March Birthstone Ring - £40     (I own)
New Look Pink Colour Fleck Bobble Hat - £7.99     (I own)
Levi's Modern Rise Demi Curve Skinny Jeans in Richest Indigo - £80     (I own)
Accessorize Spacedye Capped Gloves - £12 & Spacedye Chunky Rib Snood - £17

For my day outfit I kept it casual and practical. Now that the snow is fast approaching we all need to get out the hat, scarves and gloves! The H&M jumper I own in this wine colour, but also in grey which I showed in a previous post. I'm considering buying the jumper in other colours too haha! I bought the pink bobble hat from New Look last year and it is so cute - I just had to include it! As for the coat, well a client at work came in wearing it and I fell in love, the price tag has sadly prevented me from purchasing it though. The bag and the boots include gold metal detailing which is huuuuge at the moment, I just love the way black and gold looks together - so sleek! A pair of Levi's is something all girls need, especially girls who find it extremely hard to get jeans to fit them like me. Yeah they're kinda pricey but they are most definitely worth it, try on a pair and you'll see.




Jack Wills The Deavely Dress in Pearl - £98.50
Ted Baker Karsie Glitter Frame Clutch in Gold - £129
Twist Bolster Necklace, Atelier Swarovski by Christopher Kane - £695
Mango Faux Leather Biker Jacket - £49.99
JustFab Naples in Mint - £59

Now as for the night outfit, I sadly don't own any of these pieces. Despite this, I had so much fun putting it together because I have so many evening dresses in my wardrobe but rarely have the occasion to wear them. I guess I just love the glamour of evening wear, and I hope I expressed this in my outfit. I wanted the outfit to be feminine so I used the gorgeous scalloped dress alongside the glitter clutch but then merged it with the rock-chick vibe from the biker jacket, to make it more flirty as opposed to sickly-sweet. Now in all my outfits there needs to be a pop of colour, and that's where the mint-green peep toes come in! Last but not least I added the phenomenal Swarovski necklace to tie it all together - it has the feminine touch with the sparkles and the tough edge with the colour and thickness, by far my favourite piece out of both outfits.


What are your favourite Autumn & Winter Fashion pieces?
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