I Have the Golden Touch: April 2010

Something Old, Something New

As some of you may know, I was lucky enough to win a competition held by Kirsty of Belle Fantaisie. My prize? A super sweet headband from What Katy Did Next.

It arrived on my doorstep earlier this week and almost didn't want to open it and ruin the adorable packaging!

Isn't it lovely?

I wore it for the first time today.

Dress - F21, Cardigan - Primark, Socks & Belt - H&M, Shoes - New Look

When I was at home last weekend I found this bag under some piles of clutter in my bedroom. I vaguley remember buying it when I was on holiday in Greece about 4 years ago and I think today is the first time I've ever actually used it! And the dress I have 'adpoted' from my sister's wardrobe. She bought it when we were in Florida 3 years ago, and has never worn it...

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Aviemore

My Life 22:38

I spent my weekend back home at my parents', being very lazy, eating lots of chocolate, watching Pride & Prejudice (I made it through the entire TV series and the movie) and catching up with old friends.

I spent most of my time in my PJs so I have no outfit pictures for you. Instead, I've finally managed to upload some pictures of my weekend in Aviemore.

The weather was quite tempramental; gloriously sunny one moment then terribly grey and windy the next. And here's a treat - my boyfriend, Tom, has his debut on this blog:

The Strathspey Railway runs through Aviemore and this pulled into the station while we were waiting on our train home. Tom has a bit of a penchant for steam trains (his name is Thomas, after all) and quickly snapped a few pictures. Unfortunately we did not get to journey home aboard this, but we are planning a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train which travels the same route as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies.

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Gingerbread Jewellery

Jewellery 00:01

I am a complete and utter sucker for anything cute and kitsch, especially when it's jewellery. And if it's Disney or Barbie themed then even better. When I stumbled accross Gingerbread Jewellery on etsy the other day I think I hit the kitsch jewellery jackpot.

If I wasn't so skint I know I would be snapping up those carousel earrings and the Alice Cameo. For now, I shall just have to make do with drooling over the pictures...

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Spring Snow

My Wardrobe 23:30

Cardiagn - Internacionale, Skirt - Primark, Top - Paul&Joe, Tights - Accessorize, Shoes - Faith

I'm just back from Aviemore - it was beautiful, our Chalet was lovely and I shall post pictures very soon! It was surprisingly sunny over the weekend but then this morning when I arrived back in Aberdeen I was met with snow! I can't wait for some proper summer sunshine.

Tomorrow I'm spending the whole day on campus campaigning for a friend who is running for the role of President of Charities for the University of Aberdeen. Her competition is tough so I'm going to have to try my best to drum up some votes - any tips?

I just hope it stops snowing...

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Tequila and eBay

Banter 01:15

Dress - ebay, Jacket - Levis, Shoes - New Look, Tights - H&M

I got this dress last summer from eBay. Supposedly it's from Topshop but I don't believe that one bit! Nothing annoys me more than dishonest eBay sellers but for some reason I just couldn't pass by this dress. It's not particularly amazing but it was cheap and it's simple and easy to wear.

I know you can't really see it well but my pendant is an elephant. I bought it in H&M years ago and although it is slightly discoloured now I do love it.

Tonight I attended a pub quiz in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust (my team lost spectacularly) and had planned to be home and in bed by midnight. However my plan was thwarted by tequila and I probably should go to sleep now....

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Just a Quickie...

My Wardrobe 23:33

... to say I'm still alive. I've been away celebrating my boyfriend's birthday and have been sans camera or internet for most of the week. I'm off to bed now but regular posting shall commence tomorrow!

However I can't resist showing you some super quick snaps of my new dress from Reko!

Goodnight!

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Cheap Thrills

My Wardrobe 14:09

Dress - Topshop, Socks - H&M, Shoes - Primark

I'm finally back from Inverness - what started out as a 2 day visit somehow turned into a week, but it was lovely all the same.

I haven't shopped in Primark for years but my boyfriend was desperate for a pair of super cheap sunglasses at the weekend, and his hunt took us to Primark. I just couldn't resist these shoes, especially since they were only £13. I may have also bought a dress, but I'll show you that another day...

The online fashion market, pret-a-portobello, is having a 48 hour flash sale where everything is £25 or under. If you haven't done so already, you should go check it out. They've got some adorable jewellery and cute accessories and they also stock brands like Dahlia and Trollied Dolly. I'm keeping my eye on these for now: