automatic eyes.

top: new look
skirt: asos
tights: topshop
rings: primark, forever 21
nails: red black: barry m

I know I probably shouldn't say it but these photos look so morbid. Eek! It's not a good look. Sorry I posted them but I took them this morning and haven't got the time to actually take any others. Not really anything inspiring but thought I would post anyway. Sadly I think I'm slipping back into my old ways of black on black on black on black on black on black (you catch my drift yet?)...

Can't believe it is essentially the end of January. This month has actually gone really quick. Usually it drags to high heaven and I find myself getting incredibly "depressed" during this time. However it hasn't really happened this year, woo hoo! I am looking forward the summer though, I know I'm wishing my life away, but I just want to feel free again!

I'm not going to post much else because my Internet keeps cutting out. I really hope it isn't anything serious but I've got a feeling unfortunately that it is.

sunday snap #65.

#1. Sorry the blog has been bare this week, I've just been trying really hard to focus on university work and reading around subjects etc... I'm trying to do some scheduled posts and stuff but it isn't working out so far. Photoshop keeps crashing on me so I can't edit any of my pictures that I've taken! Utter nightmare!

#2. I watched The Iron Lady finally. I have to say at first I really didn't want to go and see the film encase Thatcher herself was actually getting some of the money (I don't know maybe it's just my working class values/family that ploughed this into me) but eventually I gave in and saw it anyway. I really liked it. I've always found Thatcher and her government interesting - whether I'm learning about it through school or just reading about it as a pastime. As much as I didn't agree with what she did to the industries of England, I'll agree she was a remarkable character.

#3. Other than that my week has been pretty uneventful to be honest. I suppose just getting back into the swing of all things life. I'm quite disappointed with myself if I'm honest. I wanted to have started my driving lessons by now but I have yet to book them. I don't know whether to just wait until the weather get slightly better and maybe start in March time or something. Gah.

#4. Thinking of found my top 2011 products, even though it's really late. I don't know whether I should bother now. It's like one of those things doing December favourites at the beginning of January because it's usually timing that is the main issue on when to get things up. I may just leave it now but I really would like to post them. Myabe I'll just wait until my top products of 2012, instead. We shall see.

#5. My follow this week is - moreemilk! I really love Steph, her blog and her YouTube. Definitely check her out if you don't follow her already!

wednesday wants #19 - chunky knitwear.

Considering it's so freezing outside I thought what better way to bring back my Wednesday Wants segment with something that could keep readers warm at this time of year. Chunky knitwear is one of those things that can actually be tricky, unless you are going for the whole shapeless, boxy look. Silhouettes and correct pairings are important to ensure balance. Hopefully I've achieve that with these three looks, inspiring some of you out there to go and buy a large jumper and get cosy.


jumper
leggings
necklace
bag
shoes
ring 1
ring 2
ring 3

Look One is inspired by my lazy attitude when it comes to dressing for university. The leggings are slim and fitting compared to the boxy jumper, balancing the two different sizes easily. By taking elements of colour out of the textured jumper and matching accessories allows the black accents of the outfit to stand out and fit in all at the same time, rounding off the outfit nicely.


jumper
skirt
shoes
earrings
satchel
watch
ring
socks

For those who feel brave, then take inspiration from Look Two. This is easily a twisted school-girl look, with socks and mary-jane shoes and huge hoops that would give Rhianna a run for her money. Keep your hair simple, maybe in a top knot, to not only elongate the neck against the circular high collar of the jumper but also to show off the bling.


jumper
jeans
watch
clutch bag
hat
earrings
ring 1
ring 2
boots

Look Three is easily my favourite. Keeping the outfit palette simple of a grey and black mixture, creates simple chic. Whilst the one outfit colour immediately creates a slimming effect. The Chelsea boots, hat and Casio watch give a nod to the boy-girl trend of last year and compliment the shapelessness of this outfit style.

Hope everyone liked my feature this week. It's nice to be back writing these sort of posts. I'm a little out of practice but hopefully my next one will be better. If you have any suggestions as to what you would like to see in the next couple of Wednesday Wants then feel free to drop a comment below.

basement scene.

jumper: asos
shorts: new look
tights: primark
rings: h&m, asos, forever 21

This is actually what I wore Saturday but I didn't have a chance to post it because I busy done a bunch of other things. Monday's are my days off at university so it means I can work my butt of by doing a ton of things gym related and uni work related (when all that starts rolling in again) as well as getting outfits up on my blog. That's the only time I definitely know I can get an outfit post up 100% which sucks.

I am loving these shorts from New Look. I'm not really a person who gets their body out, especially because lets be honest, it's not the most slender (I know, I know, it could be a whole lot worse. Then again it could be a whole lot better.) yet I can't resist these shorts. Of course I stuck them with my trusty jumper from ASOS, and there ya go!

My time table for uni has changed. It means that some weeks I'm in four times a week, other weeks I'm only in twice. I don't know how I feel about that if I'm entirely honest. I think its because I get into a routine and then my body decides that it doesn't want to work with changes that happen and then I get really ill. Meh, guess I'll just have to face it when it comes.

sunday snap #64.

#1. Uni started back up this week and I am incredibly tired. Getting back into a routine is gonna take some times to getting used to but I'm sure I'll cope. Hopefully I enjoy this semester just as much as last semester, even though I'm dreading the idea of having an exam at the end of one of my modules. Eek!

#2. Last week I tried to photograph as many different products as I could to "review" on the blog. Only because I know that it's going to be hard juggling different things. Firstly uni and then the blog and then life in general. Let alone any other projects I'm hopefully gonna partake in this year. Just seemed logical to me. Expect to see some things soon.

#3. Spent Tuesday celebrating my friends birthday with her. We went shopping in the day and had lunch together. It was such a good time! So glad we're both twenty now haha because I was beginning to feel old. (JOKE!) Who actually knew that window shopping could be so much fun!

#4. Fitness is still going good. Worked out six times this week and actually enjoyed it. Was thinking of joing my local Zumba class with my best friend but I'm not too sure. Has anyone tried it? I've heard it's meant to be really fun, and actually works! I always feel a bit blah about this sort of thing though considering it's a commitment that I think alongside uni I probably would find hard to achieve. I know that with working out at home I'm actually going to get it done, so I'll probably wait until the summer to join some fitness classes.

#5. Follow five this week was hard. I haven't really had a chance to look at blogs so I decided to do some youtube channels instead. I only have one though which is BlushBlendBeauty! Definitely check Natalie out, I know she had a blog but I'm not too sure on the URL. She does some great makeup tutorials!

crying game.

shirt: topshop (old)
shorts: new look
tights: primark
rings: h&m, topshop, forever 21

I ended up going shopping today but don't worry I wasn't wearing this outfit. I changed my bottoms into skinny black jeans because it is definitely way too cold for shorts. I was freezing all day.

My sleeping was horrendous last night, I didn't go to sleep until 4am and woke up at 8:30am... Just horrible. The bags under my eyes are horrible. I am definitely getting an early night tonight ready for uni tomorrow or else I'm going to definitely look like the walking dead.

megaton supernova.

dress: h&m
tights: primark
necklace: h&m
rings: asos, forever 21, h&m

Today I spent time with my best friend who turned 20! We just chilled around her house, watched movies and talked. Originally we planned to go shopping but she actually isn't very well so instead I went and looked after her haha! She loved her presents which I am really glad of. I sometimes find it a little hard to buy for her because whilst she's girly she isn't too girly. Anyway, I succeeded for another year, thank goodness!

My outfit today is something I just threw on. I bought three of these H&M dresses last year, I believe and I've only just gotten around to wearing them. Reading that back makes it sound like I'm wasteful, but I just have too many clothes (even though half of the time it feels like I have nothing to wear). I really need to have a sort out soon or else my room is going to turn into chaos, full of clothes.

I start Uni again Thursday, so I'm guessing that posting after Thursday is going to be sparse. I may schedule some posts but I'm not sure. Hope everyone has a great evening, I'm off to catch up on some television and blogs!

sunday snap #63.

the worst bags in history and looking like a tramp 2k12...

#1. This week I've been getting back into my fitness, working out 6 times a week and mixing it up. I have to say at the beginning of the year I slacked majorly, mostly because I felt like everything was getting on top of me. However, my energy levels have changed dramatically and I've gotten the working out buzz back. This year I think I really want to turn my attention to the gym. Currently I work out at home, doing a mixture of DVDs, biking, weight lifting etc... But I would really love to get into running. It's something that I haven't ever been able to do, not properly anyway, and there's something about this year that I feel like is going to make that change. Whether it actually happens though I'm not sure, we'll see.

#2. Had a great night Friday celebrating my best friend turning 20! Honestly cannot believe we met six years ago now when we were sat next to each other in a seating plan for Year 9 English. We're all getting so old now... But we'll still be the same teenager, high school girls at heart haha!

#3. This week I have to say one ting that particularly annoyed me was being the bigger person. Sometimes is it actually worth it?! Angers me because I'm not a bad person but when people choose to ignore you it actually really pisses me off... I guess some people just really aren't worth your time are they.

#4. Insomnia has been such a bitch this week! I'm finding it really hard to sleep and the worst thing is I wanted to start getting back into a routine before Uni cam back round so I don't look like the living dead when my lecture actually start back up again. Worst thing is I'm pretty sure there isn't a cure for insomnia, I don't really want sleeping tablets or anything so I'm stuck. Sucks.

#5. Follow five! Firstly, Charlene at dainty dress. Secondly, the magpie girl. Thirdly, vivatramp. Fourthly, noir nouvelle and lastly, wakeupbuttercup

passive manipulation.

cardigan: new look
top: topshop
tights: primark
shorts: new look
earrings: topshop
rings: topshop, h&m

This week has been going from one bad thing to the next. Maybe I'm being melodramatic slightly but I've been in one of those moods where I can't see the postive side of anything. Hopefully a night out with the girls to celebrate my best friends birthday tomorrow will help. I really don't want to be feeling like crap when I go out, especially as I don't want to ruin anything for anyone, definitely not my best friend anyway!

My Kettlebell from amazon came Tuesday and man oh man does that thing work out muscles that you didn't even know you had! My body has been aching so much since I started using it but that shows it works right? Have to say I couldn't help but laugh my head off at the poster that came with it. Mainly because one of the models was Lee out of Steps. I did one of those double take things when I was running my eyes over the different exercises. The things you do for money, haha!

safety in numbers.

top: primark
skirt: asos
coat: h&m
tights: primark
rings: h&m, primark, forever 21

Done quite a few things today. Firstly worked out lightly (only for 30 minutes) as I'm trying to ease myself back into working out near enough every day. Then I just ticked off my to do list. I think I may have figured out what driving instructors/company that I want to go with which is one step closer to actually learning. Hopefully I can get around to booking them this week as I ideally I'd like to start learning next weekend.

I have to say I think my busy schedule (omg that sounds so conceited haha) has reflected into my outfit. I know I've already worn this on the blog but its not that I'm lacking inspiration it's just lack of time. My newest addition to this outfit however is the coat, which is from H&M. It is what I would have been wearing if I actually lead the house today, haha!

sunday snap #62.

#1. Must say this 2012 hasn't been the best of starts. Got incredibly stressed out this week because of an assignment, which is never good. But I have to say I have been productive in other ways so I guess we're balancing it out right? It's just one of those things that comes with adult life I suppose, which sucks but just got to get on with it.

#2. JERICHO RETURNED TO RAW. YES THIS DID MAKE IT INTO MY SUNDAY SNAP ROUNDUP! Haha.... Honestly I guessed it would be him from the promos but I am so PUMPED! I really loved Jericho mainly because I when I watch people who I watched when I was young it just makes me happy.

#3. I did want to start the way that I meant to go on with the blog when it comes to outfit posts however I just don't think I'm going to be able to actually post more than two a week. At least I'm still posting though, and maybe I'll throw in some random posts in there whenever I can. Like ways to wear etc...

#4. I'm posting my roundup earlier than I usually do. This is because I really want to spend the whole day making sure all my essays are okay with wording, grammar etc... Ready to be handed in for this up coming week. Have to say one of them I am really proud, its definitely one of the best essays I've written whilst I've been at uni and whilst that may sound like conceited sometimes you have to believe in yourself. There is nothing wrong with having confidence.

#5. Thinking of doing a follow five at the end of every snap roundup? Anyone want to suggest me some blogs, or youtube channels? I'll definitely have to scout around for those that have really been catching my eye during the week. Sound good?

pilgrim soul.

top: george at asda
skirt: asos
tights: primark
rings: h&m

Didn't really leave the house today so my outfit really wasn't anything special I'm afraid. However I want this blog to actually represent real fashion and not everyone dresses up to the nines every single day. Most times I don't, not because I don't want to but because sometimes I just don't have time to.

I've been finishing up my assignments up for next week. Can't believe I'm back at uni. I think this holiday has actually gone quite quick. If I'm honest with you 2012 hasn't started out so great as I previously mentioned. I was all positive and then got really stressed and I think I'm now in this mindset that everything is going to go down hill. Hopefully it moves on soon, maybe tomorrow. New day and all that.

wasted time.

top: primark
tights: topshop
shirts: new look
earrings: topshop
rings: topshop, h&m, asos

Another day of essay writing today, which I was actually thankful for in some weird way considering the weather was so crazy! I'm so close to going back to uni and it actually sucks a lot. I mean I'm really loving my course this year but I'm going to miss my friends so much when we all go our separate ways back to uni. Summer really cannot come quick at times like these. Reading that back to myself I know I'm willing 2012 away already and its only just begun, but I'm in one of those ~*funky*~ places.

I'm not really a fan of this outfit, but it was different and a little bit of a break from my usual skirt look. The fact that I've got my hair up in a ponytail is so 90s. I usually don't like wearing my hair up and only do it when I'm too lazy to actually style my hair properly.

With the new year only just starting I've been compiling a 2012 goals list. Its already posted up at the top so check it out if you want to know what things I've got planned for this year. Definitely going into it with a positive attitude, gotta make the most out of what you've got!

sunday snap #61.

#1. Happy New Year everyone! Just constructing my 2012 goals. I think some of them are going to be the same as my 2011 ones but obviously they'll be some knew ones in there too. I like the idea of having a "bucket list" of things to do, always keeps you busy.

#2. Hope not too many of you are recovering from hangovers... Actually? If you are it shows you had a great night right? I don't know. I had a pretty great night seeing in the new year with my friends and family!

#3. Of course now it's time to attack the essays that have to be handed in for university. This is where panic sets in half of the time but I'm pretty sure I'll be okay, thank goodness. There is this one essay though that I'm really not looking forward too but if it's gotta be done, it's gotta be done and I'll just have to bite the bullet and hopefully do okay. Fingers crossed.

#4. Finally finished watching the adaptation of "The Great Expectations" on BBC and I have to say it really was brilliant. Douglas Booth was marvellous, and well what can you say about Ray Winstone, he's just... Indescribable as a actor. Both he and Stephen Graham are definitely some of the finest actors that have come out of our country.

#5. Anyway, that's the end of my first ever sunday snap for 2012. It's hard to think of really... This year I'll turn 21 eek! But that's a long way off yet haha... Fingers crossed 2012 is good to myself and everyone!