MY £5 LBD // CLOTHES SHOW

HEY GURL HEY

I have been away from the blogging world for like

2 months, but I have my reasons

I am officially a working girl (insert dancing emjoi)

and full time student :(

But put all of that aside, I am BACK

and I will try not to be gone for so long

As you all know one of the biggest fashion events has just gone past 'The Clothes Show Live'

and I was there!!!

I went on the last day (10th December) with my college

and I can say it was fab, and I will deff be going next year

I have never seen soo many signs for £5 in my life

Thats what I loved about it everything was so cheap...

Check out this LBD I managed to score for £5 from london clothing brand OH MY LOVE 

I cant find the exact dress but here are some lookalikes and other cute dresses:

Cut It Out Scuba

Night Watch Key Hole

A Cut Above the Rest

I paired it with some cute booties with a heel

I got them for £6 from Primark. What another bargain

I know what I'll be wearing NYE, that's if I get invited out,

LOL

OH MY LOVE is definitely fast becoming one of my favourite brands. 

Take Care

Melanie xox

THE MAXI SKIRT

OOTD feat. The Maxi

Hey guys, 

This post has been drafted

Over and over again

And I've finally decided to

Post it so here yaa go

I need to confess about

my slight obsession with maxi skirts

I managed picked up a front slit one for the purse friendly price of £8 from Primark.

Every wardrobe needs to have a maxi skirt, they can dress up the simplest of outfits. 

I styled mine with a simple neon cami from Topshop

Neon Cami : Topshop

Front Slit Maxi : Primark

Clutch : Primark

Necklace : Newlook

Bracelets : On Holiday

Shoes : New Look (look-a-like)

Its A Fall Romance

Its A Fall Romance by expensive-peace featuring a white chunky knit sweater

Mango white chunky knit sweater
$55 - johnlewis.com

H M faux fur vest
$39 - hm.com

H M fake leather skirt
$24 - hm.com

Topshop cut-out booties
topshop.com

GUESS by Marciano bracelet jewelry
guessbymarciano.guess.com

What's in my Makeup Bag // Collab with LouiseLovesBeauty

Beauty Collab

Hey dolls, so it's that time of the year again... 

Yep the one where we all have to go back to school/college/uni 

I know it can be daunting about what you should keep in a makeup bag, I literally have to force myself not to take 10 lipsticks, so me and the gorgeous Louise decided to collab and show you what's in our make up bags.

I rarely wear makeup and when I do, I try to make it as natural as possible. 

Foundation : MAC Studio Fix in C8 

Blush : Sleek in Flushed

Lip Balm : Burts Bees Pomegranate 

Lipstick : MAC in Ramblin' Rose (frost finish)

Eyebrow Pencil : Rimmel in Dark Brown 

Eyeliner : Maybelline Express Liner 
Mascara(s) : The Body Shop Super Volume Mascara and Yardley 

Highlighter : Benefit Sun Beam

Concealer : Loreal True Match in Shade 9/coffee

My makeup bag : Primark

My rings : Primark

My Dress : Primark

Louise's makeup bag : Forever21

Louise's Top : Primark

Louise's Necklace : Accessorize 

To see whats in her makeup bag head over to her blog

LOUISE'S BLOG : HERE

Take Care
Melanie xox

ITS FINALLY SEPTEMBERR!!!

Hey dolls, so this post is a little late

But it is finally September

Autumn is on the way and its time

for all things warm and cozy!!!

I am so happy that I will no longer be 

obliged to be seen in public 

Like that's my idea of Heaven

Hmmm, maybe this post its slightly

biased but Winter appeals to me

more than summer does 

Anyway, I've got an outfit post for you guys

I went up town to pick up some 

school stuff and came back 

with a crop knit jumper from Topshop

It was only £10 in the sale, who would ignore that?

Jeans : Topshop

Jumper : Topshop Sale

Rings : Primark 

Bag : Primark 

Shoes : Primark

Nails : Island Coral by SinfulColours (available at boots)

Take Care

Melanie xox

Floral Dreams

OOTD 20/08/13

Hey dolls, so here in the UK summer is pretty much in full swing I don't know about you, but summer to me is about 

(finding a nice floral background for your phone) 

living your life to the fullest and 

going out with your friends 

Dress - Ethel Austin

Bag - Primark

Sandals - Primark

Nail Polish - Island Coral by Sinful Colours

Rings - Primark 

Bangles - Purchased on Holiday in Botswana

I love flower prints, not only do they brighten up my mostly black wardrobe, they make me feel feminine

Corals and deep colours go well with my skin, at least thats what I've been told

Take Care

Melanie xox

OOTD 09/08/13

How I Style High Waisted Jeans

Hey guys... and gals. I am sorry for

being away for so long :(

But I am back with an outfit post.

I'm loving the layout of these posts so let me know what you think by leaving a comment below.

I hope to be doing these at least

once every three days

so keep yo beady little eyes on the look out, hahaha.

Blazer : h&m

Jeans : Topshop 

Shoes : Primark

Top : Plain Black Vest

Bag : Primark

Necklace : Primark

I am LUVIN' high wasted jeans/shorts/skirts, they complete any outfit, and bring out shape!!!

If you've got hips and a small waist you need to make sure you clothes cinch in on your waist and show your lovely figure off

Take Care

Melanie xox

Prom 2013 with VIRGOS LOUNGE & KURT GEIGER

PROM 2013

Hey dolls, so I'm back with an elegant post

Some of you may know that I am Class of 2013
And there is no better way to end
your school years than with a PROM

I had a fabulous time raving it up with all my girls and it was a great excuse to get all dressed up

My dress : Virgos Lounge 

Shoes : Carvela Kurt Geiger

Hair and Make Up : Done By Me

Nail Polish : Collection Hot Looks in Bright Lights

Clutch : Primark (very old)

Tips for Finding a Prom Dress

- SEARCH AROUND

I found this lovely dress by literally twitter stalking celebs and looking at who they follow. Especially reality stars, they tend to wear small name brands to make the brand more recognised so look around... I found this dress through Millie Mackintosh and instantly fell in love with it

- LEAVE PLENTY OF TIME

Try not to leave everything till the last minute, if you do, you are more likely to settle for something because you need it, not because you like it

- DON'T FEEL PRESSURED

A lot of girls in my year had dresses by Sherri Hill, Jovani, La Femme. DO NOT feel like you have to spend hundreds on a branded dress, you will probably only wear it once. I was looking everywhere from Missguided to Aqua.

I hope you guys have a fabulous prom, if you do choose to go and take care till my next post

Love

Melanie xox

OOTD 23/06/13

Outfit Of The Day

Hey dolls, back with an outfit of the day post for ya's, featuring my sister. 

This is kind of my first fashion post, so go easy on me.

My Outfit

Top : Forever21 - I got it a while ago but here is something that looks like it here -

Trousers : Primark - Don't sell online -

Shoes : South -Long time ago, and have ankle detail, but I can't find anything like them :( -

Bag : Primark

Watch : River Island - here -

Bracelet : gift

Nails : Sinful Colours  -Snow Me White - here -

Sisters Outfit

Top : Hand me downs - sorry -

Jeans : Newlook - can't find online -

Shoes : TK Maxx - can't find online - 

Until next time beauts

Melanie xox

Best Friend Tag

Best Friend Tag

Can you do tags on a blog? No, Well I'm bringing it in!

Today me and two of my closest friend went for a cute walk, in some pretty nice clothes and armed with my new Canon 600D - that I got for my birthday.

The girl in the mint high low dress is Remy, and the girl in the denim skater skirt is Sarah, remember their names because I am pretty sure you will be seeing more of them

How gorgeous are my friends, all modelling enquiries through me please ;)

These are some outfits me and my friends would wear out, on a really casual/hot day.

Remy: dress - Forever 21, Bag - mine (given to me),

Sarah: Skirt - New Look, Shoes - Converse, Top - can get look-a-likes from Topshop & New Look

Me:(first pic) Blazer - H&M, Jeans - Forever21, Top - honestly can't remember but it has tuxedo back detail

(rest of pics)  Maxi dress - H&M, Blazer - H&M

Melanie xox

Are you ready boots?

Are you ready boots? by expensive-peace featuring wedge ankle booties

Hey guys, so I've chosen to link my first blog post with my polyvore account. This is basically outfits I would wear or style if I had money... lol.

If you don't have polyvore, I highly recommend you create an account. It so simple and easy to use and you will thoroughly enjoy it.