Chunky Heel

Hello! I've had an overwhelming feeling recently to purchase chunky shoes, or at least peruse the internet for about 60 different pairs. So, I thought I would bring to you some of the beautiful shoes I've found on this quest and I want every single pair! 

ASOS Halfpenny Heeled Sandals / ASOS Fear Chunky Sandals / White Caged Chunky Sandals / Dr. Martens Pewter Shore Clarissa Chunky Strap Sandals / Vagabond Dioon White Leather Heeled Shoes (at ASOS) / Gladiator Cut Out Chunky Sandals / ASOS Hat Trick Heeled Leather Sandals / Juju Babe Hi Jelly / Fernando Chunky Sandals / Juju Babe Hi Jelly / Vagabond Aurora Leather Closed Toe (at ASOS)

I've really fallen hard for the brand Vagabond (@vagabond_shoes) since seeing them in Company Magazine this month and am particularly in love with the Dioon Black Leather Heeled Shoes that I featured in my Wishlist not too long ago. It's the kind of brand I would get a solid shoe to last me ages from and I love all of the shoes I've seen, which are thankfully available on ASOS! I've also found a couple of pairs on eBay similar to those above, but I love this holographic pair as I think it would go with everything. Finally, I bought a pair of flat jelly shoes last year and everyone thought I was ridiculous but look what's come running back from the 90's... and they've come back chunkier and higher.

Are you a lover of this chunky footwear hype?

Clothes Cravings

Hello! As I said in my 'Black is the New Black' post, I have had a craving to buy clothes and in the past week I have fed that craving... whoooops. I got myself some things from Topshop, H&M, Pull & Bear, a cute vintage shop I found as well as a few non-fashion items and I'm really happy with them all so I thought I would share them with you!

KATCH Slip On Trainers, Topshop - I mentioned these in a previous post but in black. However, in Topshop they didn't have these in black with white soles and I really liked these. They're a subtle way to prevent me from going completely back to black... I wore these today and they were really comfortable and I think maroon is so wearable with black and jeans, so I'm really happy with the colour. I would happily buy another pair, especially as I think for £20 they're really good quality and quite comfortable.

Stripe Pocket Cropped Tee, Topshop - I've been after a stripey top for ages that will go with anything and I saw this in Topshop and thought that the pattern is exactly what I was looking for, it will be really lovely in summer and I thought that for £14, it was rather cheap. Not Primark cheap, but for Toppers, I thought it was pretty good. I also find that their t-shirt material always lasts really well and doesn't go funny in the washing machine. I would also probably buy myself another one of these for summer!

Sweatshirt, H&M (similar) - Take a wild guess at how much this cost me? £5.99! It's a thin cotton-jersey jumper which is lovely for slouching around in and is great for layering under and over other things. It's slightly cropped although longer than the t-shirt above and I think I'm going to get so much wear out of it. I nearly bought two but wasn't happy with the other colour they had but I love it and can see myself getting lots of wear out of it this spring! I can't find the exact one on the website but linked is an uncropped version.

Vintage Shirt - I found a lovely vintage clothing and accessories store today while I was buying my cousins birthday presents and spotted this in the window. I love buying things in shops like this as you know you won't be wearing the same thing as everyone else. I think the colours and the print isn't something you see in lots of shops. I think this will be really nice in summer under my dungarees, with a skirt or with shorts!

Mini-Bag, Pull & Bear - I've heard of Pull & Bear but never shopped there until it caught my eye in Brighton. Who knew there was a store there?! I have been looking for a small black bag for so long as I currently have a brown one but it doesn't go with everything so when I saw this for only £9.99 I had to snatch it up just in time to go back to school. I only keep essentials in my bag such as my phone, gum and money so it's the perfect size and I could always remove the strap and use it as a clutch for another occasion!

So Long, See You Tomorrow, Bombay Bicycle Club - I have wanted this album since the day it came out but I really hate buying things on iTunes, although I had to give into that to buy Luna when it was first released. Bombay Bicycle Club have been one of my favourite bands since I saw them at Alexandra Palace 2 years ago and I'm so happy they're getting all of this recognition at the moment for Luna because they deserve it and it's such a good song!

Vitamin E Moisturizing Day Cream, Superdrug - In Superdrug I picked this up because I've heard a few good things about this range and wanted a simple moisturizer with SPF because I've been having really dry skin above my eyebrows and on my cheeks, presumably from the cold and windy weather we seem to be having. I haven't tried this out yet but I will be sure to review it once I've put it to the test!

Nivea Daily Essentials Hydration Primer Dry/Sensitive - I also spotted this while picking up moisturizer and after having tried it before I thought I would buy myself one. I'm hoping this will help to keep my skin moisturized during the day when I'm wearing make up and smooths out my skin nicely!

I hope you enjoyed seeing what I'd treated myself to this week! Is there anything you suggest me taking a look at to add to my wardrobe, skincare routine or music collection?

Black Is The New Black

Hello! I've had an overwhelming craving at the moment to buy clothes. However, I tend to hesitate when purchasing a tshirt costing above £20 and my debit card cowers in the corner when I even think about purchasing a new pair of shoes. Having said that, I window-internet-shop at least 3 times a week and have baskets and baskets full across different websites, barely any of which I will probably ever buy but I have noticed a strong theme in my baskets. Black. I love it and I feel like I need it in my wardrobe. Plus, you know what they say, Black is the new black.

PEEP TOE FLAT BOOTS / BLACK SKORT / WOOL COAT / CROC-PATTERN SLIP ONS /
STRIPEY CROP TOP / SCALLOP EDGE SHORTS / PEEP TOE HEELED BOOTS

I love both pairs of boots, especially the flat ones and at £68, I'm already saving up. The skort and skirt will be amazing in the summer for smarter occasions, and you can get both in so many colours, not just black. I'm also in love with the Skater Shoes Topshop are doing at the moment in so many different materials, and rumour has it that they're super comfortable - bonus.

I hope you all had a lovely Valentines Day!