KATE SPADE NEW YORK

CEDAR STREET SMALL HAYDN, £268, KATE SPADE

I feel as though Kate Spade is a bit less well known in the UK than it is in the US, which is a huge shame, as Kate Spade is such a wonderful, unique brand. I received my beautiful Haydn bag for my 21st Birthday, I should really have included more pictures as not only does the bag have a lovely unique shape, but it also has a beautiful golden spotty silk interior, and is the perfect size for a "day time handbag", the picture simply does not do it justice.

Of course £268 is a lot to pay, but I can honestly vouch that this bag feels like incredibly high quality, and has the most beautiful detailing! My obsession doesn't stop there, my boss bought me a beautiful Kate Spade stationary set when I finished my one year placement at Barbour, designer stationary is a must!

I also realised this week that Kate Spade watches actually exist, and they are super girly. With scallop detailing, rose gold and crystals they are simply beautiful, so be sure to check them out! I would also  suggest you have a peek at the unique jewellery and accessories collections... http://www.katespade.co.uk/ .

STATEMENT COLLARS

 

It's been a while since my last post, despite me hoping to post on a more regular basis, I'm actually in the process of moving house so unfortunately blogging has taken a bit of a back seat.

 

Any hoo, I wanted to share with you my favourite accessory at the moment; jewelled collars. I will admit that these past few months I have not been so fashion focussed, I didn't even participate in fashion week this season... I really should be sacked as a fashion blogger. So, I'm not totally up to speed on 'trends'... although who actually follows conventional trends now? The shirt featured in this post was bought around 6 months ago in the Miss Selfridge sale, and I have only just gotten round to wearing it- I was invited to a shopping event at the Fenwick Newcastle store with work this week so thought it was the perfect chance to test out the theory of dressing for both work and evening style.

 

This was the perfect piece, I wore it with my trusty black Joni jeans, and heeled boots. Although you can't see from the picture, this was a short sleeved shirt with beaded and jewel embellishment on the collar. Being the girly minimalist I am, I just love it and think the collar embellishment completed the look perfectly. Whether you buy an already embellished shirt or customize it with gems, jewels, sequins or broaches you can find your own way of jazzing up  a plain shirt. Top tip, why not experiment further and add your own earrings to your collar... 20 seconds will take you from daytime straight into evening.

  Anyone else think I might of been a magpie in a former life....  

Basics clothing haul

Okay when I said this post was a basics haul, I really did mean basics! For some reason there is literally nothing on the high street right now which is catching my eye, perhaps because we are right in the middle of the limbo between winter and spring fashion, you know when you just don't know what you should be wearing? But if there is something I need to stock up on, it's basics. You can never have enough plain tops to mix and match with a pair of jeans, and you certainly can't be without some simple accessories to help dress up your outfit! The best thing about buying basics is that they are usually so affordable, so this lot didn't really cost much at all, here's what I got! :)

OFF THE SHOULDER RIBBED TOP, £18, RIVER ISLAND

A bit pricey, but super comfy and the off the shoulder style is so on trend! The ribbed material is also so perfect for this time of year when it's still a bit chilly.

MOTO BLACK SUPER SKINNY HIGH WAISTED JONI JEANS, £36, TOPSHOP

You can never have enough pairs of black skinnys, although the colour of Joni jeans tends to fade quite a bit, they are super comfy and I always tend to find that even after several washes they always stay the same tight fitting and don't go out of shape or baggy, they always fit me perfectly too which is always difficult to find when shopping for jeans! I just love the high waisted style so I can pop on a crop top without having too much on show.

GOLD NECKLACE, £1.50, PRIMARK

Accessorising is my favourite thing about an outfit, even the most simplistic of jewellery can instantly dress up your outfit! Primark is the best place to go to find cheaper alternatives of other high street jewellery, and for this gold necklace at £1.50 you can't be robbed, pop on with a basic tee and you're good to go!

LAYERED NECKLACE, £5.99, H&M

Again this is a trend I'm loving right now, layering your necklaces is so fun and this necklace is practically 4 in 1! With different charms on each level this accessory is such a bargain which you can wear over and over with almost anything!

'I LIVE FOR NEW YORK STYLE' TEE, £16, RIVER ISLAND

I never go for slogan tees but I thought this one was so cute, and who doesn't love New York style?! Let's hope the metallic writing survives a good few washes....

HALTERNECK CROP TOP, £8, MISS SELFRIDGE

£8?! I couldn't resist, I can't wait to wear this with some high waisted jeans in the summer!

SHORT SLEEVED RIBBED TOP, £3, PRIMARK

one of the only things I have bought recently from PRIMARK, as I am not usually a fan, but for £3 this is the perfect basic to wear with your jeans day to day, although it is a tad see through...

LONG SLEEVED RIBBED TEE, £8.99, NEW LOOK

New Look is always my one stop destination for basics, their products are such fab quality for such affordable prices. I love wearing thesebasic long sleeve crop tops at the moment with a skirt, so simple and comfy!

What have you all been buying recently? You can find out more about the products I bought by watching my new YouTube video! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsdrHzta5c don't forget to leave me a comment below, :).

OOTD: Birthday Night Out

In recent weeks I must admit I have been a bit down in the dumps, and therefore I just haven't been in the mood to write on my blog, hence why this is my first post in over a week! Hopefully I can start to get back to my usual blogging routine ASAP. Anyway, I thought I would kick the week off an outfit of the day post which I haven't done in a while, typical me though this outfit was actually worn last week at one of my best friends 19th birthday! My favourite part of this outfit is most certainly the Aztec skirt I hunted high and low for from Topshop which has been in and out of stock for weeks due to its popularity and I finally found my size in OUTFIT  a couple of weeks ago and it has now since become unavailable. I just love Aztec and thankfully it is so on trend at the moment meaning it is all over the high street. I teamed my skirt with a lovely lace crop originally from Urban Outfitters which I picked up from depop, and as always I wore a pair of 6'' heels. I decided to keep my accessories and make up simple with just my Michael Kors watch and a small necklace and finally adding a pop of colour with my lipstick (MAC Satin 'Rebel') which as anyone who knows me knows that I usually use it to 'dress up' any outfit :') What do you think of my outfit? Leave me a comment below! :)

Aztec pelmet mini skirt- £34- Topshop
Lace cami crop top- £10- Depop

DIY Scrunchies!

Mini life update! Basically, since coming home from university I have been super bored and so as I am such a shopping fanatic, I have noticed scrunchies are so popular at the moment. Having bought a couple myself, I just decided to consider how I could perhaps make them myself, and it turns out it is actually quite easy! So, now I have started to make scrunchies in 10 different colours/patterns and I am currently selling them through Depop and Vinted apps and also Ebay. The scrunchies come in pink checked, red checked, gingham, 2 variations of pink floral, blue floral, black floral/forest print, cream, pink and lilac, and also in 2 sizes and can come as a bunny ear scrunchie.... aside from making a little bit of money, I actually enjoy being creative so why not!? Below are the scrunchies I sell, and can be found on Depop, my username is eleanordanksx... okay enough with the self promoting. :)

Right, so as I said scrunchies are so easy to make; here is my simple step-by-step guide!

 

1. Measure out some material which is 22 inches long x 5 inches wide

2. Fold one side over by a couple of centimetres (it makes stitching the two ends together easier)

3. Fold the whole piece of fabric lengthways and pin into place

4. Stitch along the whole length of fabric

5. Use a safety pin to turn the now tube shaped piece of fabric inside out

6. Slide a piece of elastic through, 7-11 inches long depending on how tight you would like it to be  and tie in a double knot.

7. Slide the rough edge inside the edge you folded over at the beginning and sew the two ends together

8. Et voila!

I hope these pictures might help to explain a bit more! What do you think? Leave me a comment below! :)

Recent Buys!

FINALLY I can actually do a post like this again, not only have I had 0 pennies for ages and so couldn't afford a splurge, my phone was also stolen by a scumbag and I only just got a new one, hence why nearly all of my recent posts haven't been my own pictures, I apologise! Anyway, today I thought I would share with you some bits and pieces that I have added to my collection of clothes and accessories recently :) Firstly I have a couple of nail polishes, a mint green colour which is such a fresh colour which I just love for spring, and also a lilac Models Own nail polish, which also comes with little flower stickers (comes in different colours and sticker versions). I also have some new accessories from River Island, I didn't realise till now how cheap River Island jewellery really is! I bought these cute flower earrings firstly because they are beautiful and secondly because they were only £2! I also just love this plastic flower necklace, an instant purchase was made. The little pink purse below is also from River Island, and even though it is small, it is absolutely perfect for a night out if you want to take a bit of money and your ID without carting all of your important cards around. Finally I have also bought a few things to add to my wardrobe, this floral lace embellished crop top is so simplistic and summery I just had to have it, also the candy pink long sleeved top is perfect for the weather now as it is still a bit early for crop tops, yet the colour injection still makes you feel so summery! Last but not least is my new floral top from ARK, I never really go for prints but this floral top is so bang on trend and so pretty! What have you all been buying recently? :)

(Left to right)
1. Dainty flower earrings- £2- River Island
2. White and black plastic flower necklace- £5- River Island
3. Barry M nail effects polish (Ridley road 310)- WAS £2.99 NOW £1- River Island
4. Sticky fingers nail polish (Pastels Petals)- £5- Models Own
5. Mini pink purse- £5- River Island
6. Petite cropped floral trim top- £18- Topshop
7. Floral print zip back top- £16.99- ARK
8. Long sleeve crepe top- £16- Topshop