I Have the Golden Touch: March 2010

Going North

Music 16:05

Dress - H&M, Shirt - Topshop, Leggings - American Apparel, Boots - Thrifted

These are the best boots ever - ridiculously comfy and perfectly worn in. I hate new shoes, I much prefer them scuffed and dirty! Whenever I buy new shoes I always wear them round the house for at least a few days before they get to see the outside world, so that they won't look brand new. Then I will wear them till they literally fall apart on my feet.

Is that weird?

My boyfriend is always complaining about how disgusting my shoes are!

This afternoon I'm heading off up to Inverness to spend a few days with my boyfriend. The train takes almost 3 hours but I secretly really enjoy long train journeys, especially when I'm travelling alone. It's so relaxing, because you can't go anywhere or do anything so you're perfectly free to just sit and enjoy your own company. I always read trashy magazines and sometimes just listen to my ipod and watch the world go by out the window.

This song by Missy Higgins is my favourite for listening to while on the train.

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Pockets and Paint

My Wardrobe 23:46

Top & Tights - H&M, Skirt - Topshop, Shoes - Faith, Jewellery - vintage & gifts

Not a greatly exciting outfit, but I do love these tights - they make my legs look like I've had a fight with some glowsticks. I got them from H&M a few years ago and I'm surprised they are still ladder-free.

And how perfect are the pockets on this top? I do appreciate a good pocket!

Aberdeen has been completely overrun by fog today. I went over to a friend's for dinner (chicken pasta alfredo - it was so yummy!) and walking home was slightly scary. It was so dark and eerie, and it's terribly unsettling when you are unable to see anything over an inch in front of you.

Tomorrow I'm heading to Dundee for a few days to attend a birthday party, among other things. Hopefully I will have some more interesting photos for you then!

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Smooth Moves

Chictopia 17:41

Skirt - M&S via eBay, Top - BooHoo.com, Cardigan - Topshop, Shoes - Faith, Belt - My dad's

I really like the corset style and floral pattern of this top but unfortunately the wires on the cups keep popping out and stabbing me in the chest! I guess that's what you get for buying into 'fast' fashion though.

Tonight I'm going to a friend's for dinner and hopefully some Wii. Has anyone ever played Smooth Moves on the Wii? It's seriously addictive!

P.S. I recently joined Chictopia so you can visit my blog here and add me as a friend if you like!

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First Monday of Spring

My Wardrobe 17:46

Skirt, Scarf, Cardigan - H&M, Top (dress) - Topshop, Belt - Stolen from my dad, Tights - Accessorize, Shoes - Office, Necklace - Vintage

My boyfriend came home for the weekend and we spent our time enjoying lunch dates, watching movies with wine and takeaway, dancing in nightclubs, staying up till sunrise and sleeping till lunchtime. He caught the train back up to Inverness at 6am this morning so I've spent my day missing him, reading magazine and clearing out my wardrobe. I'm putting quite a few things on eBay this week, including lots of dresses, so I will keep you guys updated.

I made some banana, chocolate and fudge muffins the other day and since they were so tasty (if I do say so myself) I thought I'd share the recipe.

Ingredients

3 Ripe Bananas
125ml vegetable oil
2 eggs
250g plain flour
100g caster sugar
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1tsp baking soda
100g small fudge pieces
100g chocolate chips

First mash the banans then leave them on the side to go nice and gooey. Then beat the eggs and oil together. Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder, then add the sugar. Mix in the eggs and oil, then the bananas. Fold in the fudge and chocolate, then spoon into a muffin tin lined with muffin cases. (I used cupcake cases instead so I got mini-muffins).

For the Topping

75g brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp soft butter
Chopped Nuts (optional)

Mix all the ingredients together with your fingers till the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, then sprinkle over the top of the muffins before cooking. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes at 200°C/gas mark 6, until the muffins are nice and golden brown.

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Something Blue

My Wardrobe 17:52

Top - H&M, Skirt - Topshop via eBay, Shoes - Faith, Necklace - Gift

I got this skirt today in the post and so, as is always the case, I felt I needed to wear it right away. It's originally from Topshop but I bought it from eBay. I'm always compelled to search ebay for Topshop items, but it also makes me feel a bit guilty. I really hate seeing items I covet from the online store selling out and then appearing on eBay at ridiculously inflated 'buy it now' prices. However, this little blue skirt was significantly reduced in price and I do love it.

Tonight I'm going out for curry with my flatmate, then I'm going to finally watch An Education.

What are your plans?

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Going Green

My Wardrobe 17:34

St Patrick's day is technically an Irish holiday but it has also been adopted by students as an excuse to get drunk on Guinness and green-coloured cocktails. There's a few Paddy's Day themed pub crawls and parties on tonight so I'm currently trying to make the very difficult decision of which one (if any) to attend. But whatever I do decide, one thing is certain - some form of green clothing (or perhaps body paint) will be required.

Dress - H&M, Cardigan & Tights- Topshop, Shoes - New Look, Belt - Thrifted, Jewellery - Gifts

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The One that Didn't Get Away 18:52

I do apologise for the recent lack of posts - I've been so busy lately and since my boyfriend's away on his placement all my days off have been dedicated to visiting him. But I have had my hours at work reduced ever so slightly, so that means more time for blogging!

If you are a regular reader then you may remember this post I did a while back about the coat I coveted from Topshop, but couldn't get my hands on. Well, guess what - I was visiting my boyfriend in Inverness and while on our way to get some lunch we walked past Topshop and there it was, hanging right by the door. I snapped it up straight away and have worn it every day since.