Wardrobe updates.

Has to be a quick one, exams are looming and i really need to get down to some proper revision. Just thought i'd pop up some pictures of a few bits i've bought and am pretty excited about..

Ordered this little number from ASOS. It's supposed to be in the style of Cheryl Cole, and although i'm not really a fan of hers, i think this dress is really nice. Had to order it in petite sizing though...I'm 5ft4 but ASOS's normal dresses always seem to be too long.

I lovee these ethnic sandals from Boohoo.com...Only £10, and i can see myself wearing them all summer. I really like the bead detail on the T-bar.

If only money grew on trees.

Have spent the morning scanning Nicole Richie's collections, House of Harlow and Winter Kate, and my wishlist is continuously growing.

There's a gorgeous feather print wrap here - http://www.my-wardrobe.com/winter-kate/ivory-jasmine-feather-print-wrap-152120 - would look amazing in the summer, teamed up with denim shorts and a loose white vest.

This little tassled waistcoat is really cute too - http://www.my-wardrobe.com/winter-kate/ivory-gypsy-rose-macrame-waistcoat-936925 - such a nice festival jacket, but £186 :(

I love the House of Harlow accesories (boyfriend bought me a beautiful crystal and leather bangle for my birthday) and these little Pocahontas-style booties are super-cute - http://www.my-wardrobe.com/house-of-harlow-1960/brown-maddie-navaho-suede-bootie-241065 -again, perrrfect for my long festival summers.

At least i'm properly prepared if i suddenly come into a large amount of money anytime soon...

Adorable!

Ouchhh, what a weekend.

It's been the most gorgeous weekend here, and i have been active - to say the least! I spent all of Saturday helping to shift a huge amount of sand from the bottom from the garden to the top (very hilly, steep garden) and have the blisters to show for my shovelling! Then, after waking up with a pretty stiff back on Sunday, i was off at 10am with some family to run the Race for Life for cancer research (i'm going to try to link a post to some pictures at some point.). 5km in beautiful sunshine, i wasn't exactly complaining at the time. This morning however, my calves ache, my back aches and my hands are sore! It's pretty nasty, and can't see myself being able to hit the gym later.. :(

On the plus side, i had the weekend off work and it was the hottest weekend of the year. I've caught a nice bit of colour on my arms and legs so am feeling pretty hottt! And, this is my last ever week of sixth form - just a few weeks of exams after this, and i'm out into the big wide world...exciting!

Anyway, i think i've blabbered on a bit today, here's a couple of pictures which have inspired in this new summer sunshine.

So wrong, it's right!

"Girls of the Playboy Mansion" or "The Girls Next Door" - whatever you want to call it, i LOVE it!

Yesterday evening, i had a revelation. I found a site where i can watch any episode, any time, for free! Needless to say, that was the end of my 'revision evening'... They're tacky but cute. I may have just flushed any impressions you may have had of me regarding style down the toilet but hey, i'm not here to impress, just to share!

I am very, very happy that my last salon appointment finally resulted in a snowy-white colour like Holly's (centre) in the middle picture, rather than a horrible brassy blonde. I like the idea that people take one look at me and think 'fake' or 'stupid', then find out i'm actually educated and intelligent - it's fun to surprise everybody!

Tuesday Style

Alessandra Ambrosio looks gorgeous in this picture - effortless. I'm sort of channeling this look today with dark denim jeggings, loose white tunic and a chunky knit grey cardigan layered under a cropped pea coat.

Also, getting the roots attacked at the salon today - can't wait!

Nude inspiration.

It has been said that my style is pretty samey. I've always worn lots of beige, sand, camel, nude - whatever you want to call it, neutrals i guess. I think this is partly because i went from dark brunette to white blonde, and this is one of the only groups of colours which can be worn with both hair shades. For example, red and burnt orange were brilliant with the brunette, but definately so much the blonde...They tend to make me look like a street-walker these days!

This is why i have been very, very excited by the fashion at the moment - rack and racks of beiges in all different shades, all floaty and feminine, with lace and prints. ALL of which seem to team perfectly with my leggings-addiction ... LOVE.

"I enjoy this -"

NEW bits on the way from asos...

Both very cute with leggings i think. And i only paid £15 for the pair.. Beautiful.

After a morning at work and an afternoon at work, these cheered me up! If only they could already be here now - off out tonight and have absolutely no idea what to wear.

Dat new new...

I love Cudi...

"You can look all over but, noo, you'll never find, hot..shit like mine, woop, it blow you're mind..."
"Not many people on this planet understand..."

"Ignorance is love and i need that shit."

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(Considered going back to brunette today...but £200?! Peroxide is here to stay.)

I NEED.

Just been doing a bit of quick, pre-college browsing and found these - Beautiful suedey/leathery cuff sandals. Only from Boohoo, £30. Have a feeling they won't be there long so i'm hoping for a purchase next week...

Goodness me...i'm growing up?

Reading through those older posts has made me realise how much things have changed, and in so little time.
I've been through trying to forget about food and weight and everything else, but i can feel myself nudging out and going full circle. It's so frustrating because i don't want to be where i was...but i also don't want to be the way i am now.
I've been too scared to weigh myself for a while now..the way i see it, not fitting into my size 6's is enough information for me.
I'm going to try and take a new approach to this whole situation, because i know i will regret letting this shallowness take over my entire life..

1. I'll stop letting food consume me - it should be the other way around.
2. I'll keep working out a lot, but do it because i enjoy it.
3. I won't punish myself for over-eating - i'll just work-out a little extra and try to forget about it.
4. I won't stress about weight and numbers - it's how i feel that counts.
5. I will avoid all eating disorder websites regardless of situation - i don't need to be egged on when i'm in the state of mind.

I have much bigger things to worry about than my size (eee, pun.) at the moment. It's exam time and i get stressed enough without piling even more onto myself.
Anyway, i'm sure i started this blog to get inspired and share it, not freak out and log this silly battle i have with myself?!