First off I just want to say that I ADORE Kings Of Leon. They are INCREDIBLE.
Okay now I've got that off my chest I want to blog about my amazing weekend at V Festival with my friends. The drive down there wasn't too bad, easy with the radio and laughter and all over excitement. The banter between my friends about using the porter toilets and worrying about looking a mess. Girls will be girls I suppose, haha!
Anyway, having never been camping before in my life, I was dreading it. Many of my friends said to me, "you're going to hate it." More or less looking me square in the face and saying, "you're high maintenance." And I suppose I am considering I looked up festival fashions before I went there.
So we get there, after having to trek through fields with all our clothes and suitcases and set up the joke that is our massive tent (even though I love my best friend for having such a great one haha!) It's safe to say that my friends know me well because I didn't like camping. The first day I was bored out of my brains, sitting in our tent chilling because Friday there aren't any acts playing. However I just want to say that it shows how life today is consumed by technology - but I do love electricity.
We had so many jokes during the day, cooked bacon only to find we'd forgotten the bread to eat it on, "you can feel my baps in exchange for some baps", tried out the fun fair, in which I lost my amazing sunglasses - that sucked - and bought some for 5£ bargain. After having the worst nights sleep ever, being woken up because I was so cold I was shaking I hoped that Saturday wouldn't disappoint. It didn't.
Okay so it rained but I still had so much fun. Watched Pixie Lott, Madness (in which my friend Andy got told he needs to shave his arse), Paolo Nutini, The Kooks (who were amazing and I'd missed them so much!) literally jumped around and danced with my friends so much during their set, Faithless (not to my taste) and of course Kasabian from the main stage. Saw Example, and listened to Peter Andre (lol). But let me just point this out - PLAN B - I love him. Literally, his voice is just, as my friends say beaut. His rendition of Seal's - Kiss From A Rose was incredible. Definitely want to see him again. He was one of my favourites from the day!
That night went back to our tent only to be called unsociable by some dick head blonde girl who was off her face on alcohol. Stayed up till 3am, freezing, before sleeping.
Had a better nights sleep and woke up to a beautiful Sunday!
Sunday by far was my favourite day, I had so much fun with my friends. We started the day out with some food, and chilling outside our tent. Planned our day out (which didn't go to plan). Tried to hide alcohol in our coats, which was a success, and sat on the grass painting our faces with glow in the dark paint ready for Kings of Leon. Watched Feeder, Passion Pit, The Coral, Tinie Tempah (who was AMAZING), The Temper Trap (in which I was stood next to Sophie Powell the entire time), Scouting For Girls, Ellie Goulding, Florence + The Machine, Stereophonics, and of course Kings Of Leon!!!!!!
I just want to write something about Kings Of Leon/Kasabian. Out of the two headline acts Kings of Leon blew Kasabian out of the water. The one thing I love about Kings of Leon is they can play any type of song, high energy or mellow, and still the crowd is buzzing and that was something I just didn't see with Kasabian. I would recommend anyone go and see Kings of Leon when you can because you really won't regret it!!
This morning we woke up only to be tired as anything, all looking like tramps yet happy. Everything about this weekend was perfect, the highs definitely out weighed the lows and it was definitely the best money I've ever spent. Now to shower, sleep and catch up on everything I've missed!
HIGHS: Being with friends, Kings of Leon (the fact that they said that Stafford would go down as being one of their/Caleb's fave shows was the best!), making memories, experience, the selection of music! (Basically everything other than below!)
LOWS: Not being able to wash, toilets, lack of sleep.
-L-
The above is my week in pictures. In short I've been shopping and partying.
One of my friends, Chelsea, in the bottom picture, turned 18 which definitely needs a celebration. Whilst I've been getting ready for V Festival, which translates into buying everything in sight and justifying it with this coming weekend! Haha!
Anyway my boots and bag are both from Peacocks, and my outfit consisted of leggings, camisole - topshop, shoes - new look, cardigan - g21.
Enjoy!
-L-
Hoodie - ASOS £20
Cardigan - ASOS £30
Across Body Bag - ASOS £16
Across Body Bag - ASOS £25
Cosmetic Bag - Superdrug £6
-L-
For many years I have been a fan of the designer Marc Jacobs. I feel that his clothing designs mix young with classic and to be completely honest with you I think his bags are to die for.
So this morning I found myself reading my morning newspaper and saw the article about how he plans to make clothes for size 16+ women. I think this is fantastic news! With Marc being such a huge designer the exposure this will bring him is immense and has his clothes appeal to both young and old women there now will no longer be a sense of designer clothes being untouchable.
Whilst this line may take some time to create it is definitely a step in the right direction and sets an example to so many designers out there who say that its too hard to create clothes for larger, curvaceous ladies. If anything it shows other designers in a bad light as they aren't willing to take that amount of time out to reach out to a bigger audience.
Well done Marc, I just hope others now take the initiative to follow in your footsteps!
-L-
1) Chelsea Floral Maxi
Price: £30.00
This dress not only attacks the floral but the maxi theme of the summer. I feel that Topshop hits the nail on the head here not only with floral and maxi but with the addition of ruffles along the time. The undertone of nude counters well against the brights of red, green, yellow and pink as well as attacking another trend. Definitely one for day wear when put together with a denim jacket and tan gladiator sandals.
2) Short Sleeve Tab Front Tulip Dress
Price: £32.00
This dress is a classic, something that could easily worn at the office, a dinner date or a night out with the girls when accessorised right. Available in two colours (black and navy) ASOS gives the option of a dress that will never go out of fashion along side something very much on trend with the slight addition of puff sleeves, almost giving the affect of the shoulder pads trend.
3) Black Shoulder Ruffle Dress
Price: £35.00
You can never have too many LBD's and this one is a must especially with the on trend ruffle, slight detail of nude, and the grecian one shoulder thanks to Miss Selfridge. This dress will carry you through to autumn/winter due to the ruffle detailing and is definitely worth the price it costs.
4) Cotton Crochet Shift Dress
Price: £38.00
I feel that a shift dress, brought to you by ASOS, is something that can never go out of fashion. The pattern is simple yet effective and this dress fits those words. The colour khaki fits the current trend of colours and the detailing along the bottom adds something new. This dress could easily be thrown over leggings and wore in the daytime whilst taken through to evening with a nice thick tan sandal or heeled-clogs for a difference.
5) Ruby Corsage Dress
Price: £29.99
New Look brings this tailored single shoulder dress in four different colours of black, purple, navy blue and the above coral/pink colour. Perfect for a summer wedding or a night out this dress brings the grecian trend into summer along with detailing along the band for difference. It's fresh and cute and would give any wardrobe a kick for summer.
Honestly where have I been without Barry M nail polishes in my life!
They are the best nail polishes I have ever come across that are within a reasonable price bracket and a great selection of colours. The colour I'm reviewing today is 293/Grey and I know it's not autumn/winter yet but I really wanted to start wearing darker colours on my nails considering I think they make your hands/fingers look a whole lot slimmer.
Unlike black the colour isn't yet embracing the colder months yet it gives you the same feeling of security that the colour will go along with anything you wear. I applied one coat at first, which did give with a great grey colour however to get the full effect of the product I suggest you apply two coats.
I really like this colour and would recommend it to those who don't want to embrace the light colours of summer nor the dark colours of winter. Barry M polishes are perfection and after using the Mint colour and now Grey I really don't think I'm gonna look back.
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