no expectations.

coat: asos
t-shirt: h&m
leggings: topshop
ring: primark
nails: barry m

Considering the t-shirt I'm wearing, the title of this post seems pretty relevant (a Rolling Stones song), not that I'm real fan of theirs or anything. Anyway I haven't worn this t-shirt for a long time, the last time in particular being that of when I was at V-Festival. It's a perfect top to just thrown on, either over leggings, jeans, or a skirt (even if it is very long). Sorry I didn't post a lot last week, I was just super busy considering I finish uni in 2/3 weeks. I promise I'll be back on track soon, trying to get outfits posts for every day, and I'll get those reviews done (even though I've been saying that for ages!) of products that I've bought with my own money - even if it kills me!

I still haven't done my Christmas shopping (which is terrible of me!) and I know I'm going to regret it. I know what I'm going to buy my Mom, but I have absolutely no idea what to get for my brother? What should I buy a 23 year old? Gah, it's hard!! On top of that I need to buy my best friend as well, man oh man I wish money grew on trees but don't we all?! I've finally ordered the Barry M Nail Effects... After weeks and weeks of searching for it in shops, and every Boots/Superdrug/Department Store I went into didn't have it! So I gave in and ordered it off the barry m website - can't wait for it to get here considering it looks amazing/so genius!

brogues.

shoes: primark

One thing I want my bloggers to know is that I adore shoes, so much that sometimes I find it hard to wear them because I find them so beautiful. I know some people might think that's weird but I don't know, that's just how I am. Anyway these shoes are the brogues that I told you about in a previous post, the ones that I bought from Primark on an impulse. I have to say I actually really like them, I find them a bit different without the laces - also this is great because you don't have to keep tying the laces and I must say I'm lazy when it comes to that!

They were really cheap at £8 and I don't feel bothered if they get scruffed up a bit because it adds something to them, whereas if I were to do that to any other brogues I own I'd feel slightly bad. Maybe it's the price tag?!

sunday snap #5.

#1. I've been feeling really ill of late and it's driving me crazy because I can't explain it. I'm always light headed and have a head ache but I haven't got any signs of a cold at all. So I've spent the entire weekend sitting in every night which hasn't been a chore because I've been watching I'm A Celebrity Get Me Outta Here every night - clearly I have great choice in TV - and it's easily great tv if you're ill. However I was proper gutted to find out that Nigel Havers had left on Monday, so so gutted, he was definitely one of my favourites even if that was only for the simple fact that in each episode he looked like he was going to blow. Haha! I'm sooo cruel!

#2. Got my first essay back this week. I got a grade C which completely knocked me. I wanted to get so much better! Here's the thing I have this weird way of looking at grades where I get really disappointed with myself. However I can see where I went wrong with the essay itself and see why I got the grade I got. I know next time that I have to try harder and at least I didn't fail considering it was my first uni assignment ever! Really when I look at it that way I should be proud of myself... I don't know maybe I just need to push it aside and get on with it, find my errors and fix them.

#3. Went to see Harry Potter Friday with my best friend. OMG how cute/hot is Rupert Grint in it? I've never found either him or Dan attractive but ever so recently Rupert has really come into his own. Anyway I loved the film, I haven't read the books (even though I own every single book) which is really bad of me because I love reading so I didn't know anything about what happened apart from the fact Dobby died considering it was a trending topic on twitter and the amount of facebook groups about it is ridic. It will be sad when the films are finished though, it's been such a big part to British film, and in a lot of people's lives - essentially I've grown up with it! :)

#4. Excuse me whilst I freak out about Thursday's episodes of Misfits, it was soooo good. Actually really like how they bought focus onto Iwan's character of Simon... As much as I adore Robert Sheehan's character of Nathan and his genius lines it's nice to see someone come out of the background. I have to say the episode itself was kinda graphic, I was in that awkward cringe/do I laugh stage because my Mom was in the same room when it was happening. I was biting my lips trying to keep the laugh from leaving my lips because it's childish but OMG! Haha! Anyway....

#5. I put a new youtube video up Thursday even though I said last week that the blog was my main focus. Tuesday I just decided I wanted to make a video, so I did. Here it is for those of you who didn't see it:

vintage.

coat: vintage

A couple of weeks ago my Mom was having a huge clear out when we came across this coat. I have to say I fell in love with it immediately. It fits the camel trend of this autumn/winter and I love the fact that the coat is completely vintage. I like the idea of how I will be able to walk around and not see anyone wearing this coat considering it was bought in the 80s.

I've fully decided that I want to bring this coat out of retirement and I'm going to wearing every now and again. One downfall is there is no hood - I love a good hood, and they are especially helpful if you live in England and you haven't brought an umbrella with you because we never know when rain is going to spring out on us out of nowhere.

Don't you think it's to die for though? I absolutely love it!

so basic.

cardigan: primark
top: g21
skirt: h&m
tights: asda
rings: primark
nail varnish: barry m

I think most of the clothes I own must be black, everything. I really need to re-think everything. This outfit is totally for comfort today because I have a long day at Uni and I'm gonna be in the library.

Today I'm wearing the h&m skirt that I appear to be living in. Its just a normal black colour and is so easy to slip on over a pair of tights either with a cute shirt or baggy top. I'm wearing it with a pair of brogues that I bought from Primark on an impulse, something that I seem to be doing of late which is really beginning to annoy me. Theres something about tan and black tights that I really love. It looks so sleek and tidy and makes the shoes stand out. I've feel really busy of late and have found myself living in the library again because I have to assignments that I need to hand it a little under a month and I just want them out of the way asap.

I just want to thank anyone who looks at this blog, I know I don't get many (if any) comments but the fact that every time I sign in I see that my views have gone up is enough for me. To know that you guys are looking makes me smile and know that my blogging isn't a waste of time.

bomber.

jacket: f21
dress: topshop
tights: asda
necklace: asos

I adore this jacket! I bought it from the opening of forever 21 and it caught my eye as soon as I saw it in the mens section, yes you heard me right the mens section! I just had to have it and I don't care where it was from. I've been looking for a coat like this for a while and as soon as I saw it I knew... Excuse me whilst I begin to start crushing on a jacket. Anyway, it's really comfy, quite thin but great to throw over a hoodie to add a slight edge to it.

sunday snap #4.

#1. Same old same old again. Nothing great happened this week. Boring uni, boring, boring, boring. Okay maybe I'm lying because I did go and see a medium on Monday which was incredibly freaky but I don't know whether you guys want to be bored with the same stuff that I previously posted. I just have to say that I was almost bought to tears because it was something that was so true to me, and I got slightly embarrassed that she was saying it in front of others but I bit the bullet and have decided that I really have to do something about the issue that was bought to light.

#2. I feel like I'm ready to embrace Christmas because up until now I want to kill anyone that is on the train when I have depart for Uni each day, only because I can never find a seat! The town is always packed out, and I have to duck and dive my way through hoards of people but I think I'm just going to take a deep breath and embrace it. I have to otherwise I'm going to end up making my head explode.

#3. I went and saw Jackass 3D in the week, Wednesday to be particular (I had to use my Orange Wednesday up - I am after all a very poor student ha!) anyway I have to say the movie itself was absolutely hilarious! I was almost crying with laughter! I know it's really crude but having an older brother I was almost forced to grow up with programmes like Jackass and Dirty Sanchez. Never the less I absolutely love them, they are soooo funny, and soooo rude that you can't help but laugh even if you are disgusted at the same time. I would recommend anyone go and see it, however it was slightly weird to see all the people involved look old, and have wrinkles whilst laughing - oops sorry "laughter lines" - but definitely go if you've always been a fan!

#4. There's no The Only Way Is Essex tonight, which is just terrible. Last week was the last one and I was so mortified about how Kirk was beaten to a pulp (slightly) by Mark that I was almost crying. I said at the end, "I've grown to close to those characters!" like it was someone sort of drama or something - not a reality show. Clearly that just shows that my brain, subconsciously, or maybe not so subconsciously knows how set up the show is and was.

#5. I attended the german market this week which is always held in the winter time around Birmingham, UK. I have to say that I love it! It gets me prepared and ready for Christmas even if it is freezing. I had so much fun with my friends and enjoyed one or maybe two donuts too... cheeky ha!

#6. I have to say that I've been neglecting my youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/wowitslizz a lot lately and I'm not sorry about that! Youtube just seems to becoming less and less my priority at the moment and I'm absolutely loving blogging about everything so my youtube is going to be pushed aside of the time being.

forever 21.

Hello everyone I finally managed to sort through all of the pictures I took when I attended the opening of Forever 21 on 12th November in the Birmingham Bullring. I have to say this will probably be like a story when I blog about the day itself and I'm sorry if I bore half of you to death but that's just how I'm going to do it.

Firstly happy-week-a-versaray! Haha! I know I'm such a geek but I can't believe this time last week was I not only turning 19 but I was awake and getting ready for the opening of a store that has been very much anticipated by everyone and their moms! Anyway onto the store, when I got to Birmingham I had no idea where was the store was going to be, even though I know the Bullring like the back of my hand. So using my head I just headed straight there and found a lot of people around. Then I noticed all the banners that surrounded the top area of the Bullring... and spotted the queue of people.

To be honest there weren't as many people as I thought there would be and I was quite near the front, however the amount of photographers was insane, so many news reports and people taking pictures. Anyway, after walking to the front and getting a picture of the front of the shop - which was absolutely stunning I joined my mom in the queue. We probably queued for about 15 or 20 minutes before the shop opened and as the shutter went up people cheered.

Slowly the queue mulled forward and it wasn't long before we were inside, where we saw shop assistants handing out goodie bags (inside them: a forever 21 umbrella, two forever 21 pens and a male wallet). The newness of the shop made me smile, you know that smell you get when something is new, well that just entered my lungs when I took in a deep breath upon entrance. I'll admit was excited, and I knew for sure that my eyes had lit up like a child's in a sweet shop but I just adore fashion. I was so glad I had my Mom with my because we both had a shopping basket each, which of course was great! ;)

Upon entrance I actually couldn't speak and most people must think I'm joking or over-exagerating but I'm not. I couldn't actually pick anything for a while because I was just so in awe. I think a couple of the shop assistants were laughing at me to be honest. Anyway, I found one item of clothing that I loved from the bottom which was dress before I ended up taking to the stairs (I was shocked that it was more than one floor (THREE FLOORS) as I thought there would only be one) and I'll admit I felt like I was hyperventilating once I took to the above floor.

The entire floor is covered in accessories, everything you can think off and as you know I love a good accessory. I was so indecisive, there was just so much to take in, and I was all over the place. I couldn't think straight - I'd walk one way and then abruptly walk another way because I'd spotted something else. It was insane. I ended up buying two bags and a ring from that floor. When I'd finally had enough of that floor (which was never) I decided to go down to the bottom floor.

The bottom floor consisted of casual clothing, a mens section (which I was surprised that they would have) and a plus size section which I was so glad that they had. I ended up buying a bomber jacket from the mens section which caught my eye straight away, so much, that I march straight over to it and grabbed it off the rail.

All in all, the shop itself was breathtaking. So pretty and just incredibly priced. If you can make it to the shop anytime, go check it out! I can't wait to go back... but first I think I need to save because I definitely know this shop is going to clean me out - and I'm okay with that! :)

burnt.

top: asos
skirt: h&m
tights: asda
necklace: asos

Firstly try your hardest to ignore the creases in my top, it's a nightmare to iron and it creases so easily that I've given up with it! Actually really like these pictures, which is shocking for me because this top is just blah to photograph. I've planned my forever 21 post for Friday, even if it is one week later than I anticipated, but also the first week anniversary of the shop opening - I tried to make it fitting haha!

I'm living in this skirt and black tights this week, I rarely wear tights, usually leggings just for the simple fact that I feel the cold lesser then. But as of late I've bought so many pairs of cheap tights that I keep wearing them, plus I love to wear my white converse again my tights - even if my Mother constantly says to me, 'your shoes should never be lighter that your tights!"

winter navy.

vest: asos
skirt: h&m
tights: asda
cardigan: primark

Howdy! It's been a while since I last posted.... Silly me! In all honesty I just haven't been able to take any pictures because I've been super busy, especially with birthday celebrations. I spent the weekend bowling and clubbing, I had so much fun and it was great to see friends who have moved onto different places for Uni. Anyway, yesterday I went to see a medium with my mom, aunties and cousin. I have to say at first I was skeptical, I don't tend to believe them but this one lady in particular was so right about myself that it was particularly freaky. i have to say I think I may have changed my mind.

Today's outfit was something I threw on. Everything I have I bought such a long time ago now but I haven't actually worn the cardigan more than once. Sometimes I like embracing the geeky winter jumper look, and I have to say I love this look on guys, but sometimes I'm weary about it. So thats it! Fingers crossed I get back into posting more this week, I'm currently working on my forever 21 post and hopefully it's up sometime this week!

sunday snap #3.

001. I'M 19!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

002. I actually don't feel any different only slightly fatter (from cake), slightly hungover (from alcohol), but okay. Lol. It's another sunday... Another day where I'm bored. I haven't moved from my bed, I'm still in PJs and I love that. I had a great birthday, seeing friends, seeing family. The actual day itself was so, so much fun with my Mom. I really have the best Mom in the world. Expect a blog about Forever 21 coming soon (the store itself blew me away completely). Oh and some videos on youtube. I think I'll keep this one short and sweet.

Happy Sunday guys!

double knit.

cardigan: asos
t-shirt: american apparel
leggings: asos

Cardigans are my best friend, especially if they're oversized and something that you can chill around in. I always feel like I'm a walking advert for asos on this blog. Seriously... I am one! I just love the clothes that they have one there. Such a diversity that I can't help but part with ridiculous amounts of money when I'm on there. So, so bad for a student. Again my outfit's a bit plain, maybe I just need to come to terms with the fact that I'm turning into a plain jane as of late. I love the khaki leggings that I'm wearing, they don't look very khaki on the pictures but they are. They have a stitching down the middle of them and when I wear them I like to think I'm going horse riding, haha.

Anyway it's my birthday tomorrow and I'm super excited! My Mom booked the day off work so we're going into town, for a bit of retail therapy and to become 'ladies who lunch' for the day. I'm taking my Mom to Forever 21 and we're going to pounce upon the store. I'll take some pictures and blog about the "event" if you so will... Yay!

Sorry in advance for any lack of posting that may happen over the weekend, I'm gonna be celebrating turning 19... My last year as a teen, somewhat scary!

reppin' asos.

top: asos
leggings: asos
ring: asos
boots: peacocks (not pictured)

Hey everyone! I despise these pictures but lets get past it. I felt super autumny again today so I dressed in possibly every autumn colour known to man. I bought this asos top a while ago now, and I actually like it for when you're having one of those days where you feel blah. Today was one of those days, but after thinking about it, the top actually makes you look even worse. I loved it, not I think I hate. I probably change my mind in a quick flash again before you know it.

I really feel like I need to re-evaluate my style somewhat. I don't know it's really plain of late. These pictures don't seem to do the outfit any justice and I hate it. I really need to get past my hatred of these pictures but I don't think it's going to happen any time soon.