Inspiration Friday #3

When taking a close look at my Tumblr and Pinterest accounts, I seem to have been inspired by all black/grey everything this month...AGAIN! From leather jackets and hats to ankle boots and bags, I can't get enough of black! At least, I have managed to add a "colourful" Motel dress to my wardrobe - check out my Facebook post for more details and a cheeky discount.

What has inspired you - fashion-wise - this past month?

 Let me know in the comments below.


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Motel's SS14 Lookbook

Hi everyone!

The Motel SS14 lookbook has been unveiled, and I can't be more excited! From pretty prints and cute off-the-shoulder skater dresses to matching separates and jumpsuits, Motel's SS14 collection is sure to make us dream of the happy summer days even more. With ample 90s inspired pieces, including crop tops, oversized sweaters, and satin slip dresses inspired by the legendary Kate Moss, I'm seriously counting down the days till I get hold of a couple of pieces from this collection.

 

Use the coupon code annalisegrech at checkout and get 20% off your Motel Rocks orders. This code doesn't expire and can be used over and over again :)

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IN WITH THE NEW • ILWF Discount

Hi everyone!

The amazing people over at LOVE are offering you a January treat, by giving you the opportunity to get an exclusive 30% off all LOVE full-priced items. To benefit from this offer, you simply need to use the code LFA30 at checkout! 

Happy Shopping :)

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SALES • Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Hi everyone!

Today is Black Friday - the day following Thanksgiving Day in America - when stores offer huge discounts and people generally start their Christmas shopping. Black Friday is mostly celebrated in the US, but stores from all around the world, especially online stores, are also getting into this "tradition". I have therefore decided to dedicate a whole post to my favourite online stores which are also offering some pretty amazing Black Friday/Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving) deals. And I may have also included some other stores that have other ongoing sales, as a bit of sale shopping never killed anyone, right? I think this list will come in handy especially to those who need to start, or continue, their Christmas shopping, and equally handy to all the other shopaholics, like myself :) 

Dolls Kill (until 30th December): Entire site marked down + get a free $20 gift card with every $100 spent. The $20 gift card will be automatically added to your cart for every $100 spent. 

Motel Rocks (all year round): Get 20% off your order by using the code annalisegrech at checkout.

Shopbop (until 2nd December): Spend $250+ and save 15%; Spend $500+ and save 20%; Spend $1000+ and save 25%. Simply use the code BIGEVENT13 at checkout.

Nordstrom (until 1st December): Save up to 40% on designer apparel, shoes, handbags and more.

Mod Dolly (until 3rd December): Get 25% off everything by using the code cyber25 at checkout + FREE Christmas delivery until 15th December.

ModCloth (until 1st December/2nd Decenver): 50% off on 100s of new items on Black Friday; 20% off site-wide on Cyber Monday. 

Reiss (until 1st December): Spend £250 and get a £50 gift card to spend in one of Reiss' stores.

Nasty Gal (until 29th November): Get 40% off everything black. Offer is only valid on these selected items.

By Samii Ryan (until 5th December): Get 30% off your order by using the code magicalholiday at checkout + if you spend $75+ you get a free magic ring.

Envi Shoes (until 2nd December): Get 30% off everything + get an extra $10 off your order by using the code INSTATEN at checkout.

Miss KL: Get 40% off orders over $350; Get 25% off orders over $150; Get 20% off orders over $75; Get 15% off orders over $35. Simply use the code BLKLIGHT at checkout.

Society 6 (until 2nd December): Free worldwide shipping.

Romwe (until 30th December): Get up to 75% off on these selected items.

Solestruck (until 1st December): Get an additional 30% off all sale shoes on Friday; Get an additional 40% off all sale shoes on Saturday; Get an additional 50% off all sale shoes on Sunday.

Vienne Milano (until 2nd December): Get 20% off on these selected black stockings on Friday; Get 30% off the entire site on Monday.

Urban Outfitters: Get 20% off everything by using the code PARTY20 at checkout.

Atticus Clothing: 50% off selected styles.

She Inside: $10 off on orders over $100 by using the code black10 at checkout; $20 off on orders over $200 by using the code black20 at checkout; $35 off on orders over $300 by using the code black35 at checkout.

Internationale (until 1st December): 30% off these selected styles. 

Smooth Sailing: Get a free beanie with every order.

Spoiled Brat (until 29th December): Get 20% off by using the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

UNIF Clothing (until 2nd December): 40% off everything. Prices are already reduced on the site.

InLoveWithFashion (until 1st December): Get 30% off everything by using the code BLACK30 at checkout. This code is only valid on LOVE full priced items and on a minimum purchase of £30.

Choies: Save up to 55% on these selected styles.

Beginning Boutique (until 2nd December): Get 30% off the Black Collection. Simply use the code BLACK at checkout.

Chicnova: Get up to 60% off these selected styles.

Tribehaus Clothing (until 1st December): 50% off everything. Discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Desire Clothing (until 1st December): Get 20% off by using the code blackfriday at checkout. The code is not valid on discounted items.

Missguided: Get 15% off by using the code FUNDAYFRIDAY at checkout.

Saboskirt (until 30th November): 25% off entire website, excluding sale items.

Glamorous (until 29th November): Get 25% off by using the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

Rare London (until end of December): Get 15% off on all jumpsuits and playsuits by using the code Jumpsuit15 at checkout.

High Heels Suicide (until 1st December): Get 30% off site-wide by using the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. 

Lazy Oaf: Benefit from a further 50% off sale items by using the code WOW at checkout.

Lavish Alice: Get 25% off by using the code BLACKFRIDAY25 at checkout.

Delilah Dust: 30% off all orders over £20 by using the code blk at checkout + free UK p&p.

Dixi: 25% off site-wide by using the code NOIR at checkout.

Omg Fashion: Get 20% off by using the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

I Love  Crafty: On Black Friday, get FREE worldwide shipping by using the code FREESHIPPING at checkout - Mermaid Collection; Kitty Collection; Tropical Collection. On Cyber Monday, get 30% off by using the code CYBER30 at checkout - Mermaid Collection; Kitty Collection; Tropical Collection.

YourEyesLie: Get 20% off all monotone leggings. 

Regal Rose: 10% off orders over £10 by using the code BLACK10 at checkout; 15% off orders over £30 by using the code BLACK15 at checkout; 20% off orders over £40 by using the code BLACK20 at checkout

Happy Shopping!

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Jumpsuit Love

Hi everyone!

I don't know about you, but I have a very strong relationship with jumpsuits and playsuits. I mean, they always save my day - when I'm having one of those lazy moments - as I will not need to put a whole outfit together. Consequently, I merely put on some jewellery, and a jacket if it's winter, and voilà‎, I'm good to go.

Millie Mackintosh Tailored Jumpsuit // Printed Playsuit // Scallop Playsuit // Tribal Print Playsuit // White and Black Bardot Frill Jumpsuit 

For all jumpsuit and playsuit lovers like myself, Rare London is offering you an exclusive 15% discount on all jumpsuits and playsuits. Boom..your New Year's day outfit is sorted! To benefit from this offer, which is valid till the end of December, simply use the code Jumpsuit15 at checkout! 

Happy Shopping! 

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Mod Dolly's AW13 Collection

Hi everyone!

Mod Dolly - the brand for girls who like to be a little more playful and quirky in their everyday styling - have recently changed the whole aesthetic of the brand, which resulted in a brand new website, logo, and their best collection yet! Shot by the talented Hanna Kristina and modelled by the beautiful Sorcha Piotrowski, their AW 13 lookbook features a number of dresses and skirts in this season's must-have prints - including tartan, florals and velvet - which I'm sure you will love! 

To accompany their lookbook, Mod Dolly have even released a lookbook film, also shot by Hanna Kristina. 

The styles and fabrics seen in the lookbook will be released over the winter period. Shop the new AW 13 collection here.

In celebration of Amy's birthday (the founder of Mod Dolly), you can get 25% off everything at Mod Dolly by using the code AMY at checkout.


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Store Spotlight • GlassesUSA

Hi everyone!

Being a prescription glasses wearer myself, I'm always on the lookout for new frames. And if not prescription ones, I also love buying sunglasses. Coming across a new website - GlassesUSA.com - I obviously had to share it with you! 

GlassesUSA is the premier place to buy discount prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. Our mission is to guarantee the highest quality optical products at the most affordable prices in the fastest time span possible - all across the world. We even provide you with a "110% lowest price guarantee"! If you find out products with lower prices elsewhere - we'll pay you 110% of the difference!

You would think that it would be a bit of a pain, or even a risk, if you purchase a pair of glasses online. But fear not! GlassesUSA have a Virtual Mirror feature on their website which is quite cool. This feature basically allows you to upload a photo of yourself (or you can even take a photo of yourself there and then using your webcam), and trying on as many glasses styles as you like. This allows you to pick out those styles which suit you the most, without having to worry that you could have bought a pair of glasses which are not flattering. How amazing is that? I had a go at the Virtual Mirror feature, and this is the result:

What I also liked about this feature is that you can even share your photos with your friends to get their feedback on which pair of glasses you should get! They have A LOT of styles from where to choose from, so another person's opinion will always be helpful. Why don't you try the Virtual Mirror feature yourself right now? Firstly start by choosing your gender from the below Try-It Mirror application and then follow the instructions. I can assure you it's a lot of fun!  

You obviously need to know your eyeglasses prescription before ordering a pair online. However, if you do not have your prescription at hand, you can also send it to them by fax or else email them a scanned copy of it.

It is essential to mention the fact that all eyeglasses available at GlassesUSA come with 100% satisfaction guarantee. This means that if, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the prescription glasses you ordered, you can return them for an exchange of a new pair or else get a refund. Stay up-to-date on all GlassesUSA happenings through their Facebook page (facebook.com/glassesusa) and on their Twitter feed (@GlassesUSA).

GlassesUSA were very kind to offer you lovely readers 10% off any order of prescription glasses by using the code Blog10 at checkout.

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Bleachblack x Wasteland Collection

Hi everyone!

BleachBlack's Kristin Reiter has curated Wasteland's new collection, and all I could uttern once I saw the pieces were the simple but meaningful words: I WANT EVERYTHING! This collection is made up of a nice variety of skinny trousers and jeans, shorts, tees and tank tops, knits and sweaters, dresses, jackets, jewellery and shoes, among others. Since getting every piece from the Bleachblack x Wasteland collection is financially impossible for me, I have decided to select 6 of my most favourite items and work on giving them a loving space in my wardrobe...

Kitten Frame Sunglasses // Woven Sleeve Moto Jacket // Yokel Shortalls

Awesome Baggies // Zip Tease Pants // Katrina Pant

And if I had to choose merely one item, I would definitely go for the Yokel Shortalls as they incorporate three of my current favourite things: dungarees, edgy, and a distressed, washed look....totally my style! All the pieces in this collection can be purchased here. And if you use the code BLEACHBLACK15 at checkout, you'll get an extra 15% off everything till the 31st of August! Happy Shopping!

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Save Money While Shopping!

Hi everyone!

I always try to save money while shopping, be it by using discount codes, waiting for the sales, or opting for a dupe when the designer piece is way out of my budget! After wasting the majority of my day doing something else rather than working on my never ending to-do list, I always turn to the FashionPerks website before shopping so as to not waste even more time browsing the Internet for discount codes. 

FashionPerks.co.uk was set up by a group of fashion lovers who believed that shopping for clothes, accessories and footwear online shouldn’t be expensive and should reward loyal shoppers. That’s when we came up with the idea for a site that rewarded users with discount codes to use when shopping at their favourite stores online.

The concept is amazing, right? The website contains 6 shopping categories, namely shoes, men's, women's, jewellery, accessories and beauty, so you can definitely save money on anything related to fashion. Some of my favourite retailers found on this website include ASOS, Urban Outfitters, Missguided, Miss Selfridge, Boux Avenue, River Island, and much much more. The list is endless, really! Thanks to FashionPerks, I am also able to discover new brands which I have never come across before. So everything is a plus about this website!

Make sure you check out the FashionPerks website here, and also follow them on Twitter and Facebook to keep up with all their latest discount codes and offers. It always feels super good when you save money! :)

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Store Spotlight • Sparrow

Hi everyone!

Sparrow is an online jewellery shop specializing in indie-rocker metal and suede pieces all custom made in the USA. Their shop currently consists of pieces from their Spring 2013 collection, namely bracelets, earrings, normal and above the knuckle rings, necklaces, and bangles, all with that indie-rocker touch. The majority of their items are priced between $5 and $29 (approximately £3/€4 to £19/€22), so they're super affordable! I obviously love their pieces, and have therefore decided to share with you a few of my favourites:

 925 Pure Silver Knuckle Ring ($27) //  925 Pure Silver Knuckle Ring ($27)

 Native American Indian Turquoise and Coral .925 Silver Ring ($50) // Egyptian Beetle Gold Chain Necklace ($18)

The lovely people at Sparrow were kind enough to offer my followers a special promotional discount to be used on their items. By using the code SHOPSPARROW at checkout, you can benefit from a whopping 15% off all items! All of their items come with FREE USA shipping, but they ship internationally for a little extra cost! If your country is not listed under the item that you like, just contact them and they will provide you with shipping costs for your order.

Do let me know should you purchase anything from them. I'm quite a nosey person :)

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Disclaimer: I do not own any of these images. They have all been acquired from http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopSparrow

Dixi Collections Preview

Hi everyone!

New collections - Woodstock and Luxe Bohemia - will hit the Dixi store next Sunday, the 28th of April. The arrival of these collections coincide with Dixi's brand new website launch, which will feature over 100 new items and brand new packaging to make the jewels extra special. I have combined a small collage to give you a small preview of these new collections, but make sure you check out all the pieces once they are launched on their website. These collections feature a mixture of gold and silver pieces, as well as items with stones. Floral pieces have also made an appearance, and the lilac floral headband below is definitely my favourite item from the previews I have seen. 

I'm so looking forward to see what other pieces will be launched on Sunday. After seeing these preview images, I'm quite assured that there will be a lot of items that I like! Which is your favourite piece from this collection preview? 

Dixi have kindly given me a discount code for my lovely readers. 

Get 10% off your orders by using the code BLOGGER10 at checkout. 

This code is valid for 7 days - from the 28th of April till the 6th of May.

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They have also just joined Instagram, so make sure to follow them!

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Motel Rocks Discount

Hi everyone!

I've got some good news to share with you tonight. My Motel Rocks code is worth a whopping 25% off this week! How great is that? Simply enter the code annalisegrech at checkout and the discount will be automatically applied to your order/s. These are the beauties that I'm currently eyeing from Motel. Gosh I wish I had all the money in the world, as there are so many gorgeous pieces stocked at Motel right now. Just a small reminder that this code is only valid on Motel branded items and not valid on sale items. 

Happy Shopping :)

 Penny babydoll dress // Molly long-sleeve jumpsuit // Tara short-sleeve jumpsuit

Andy crop blouse // Scarlet cold shoulder shirt // Sydney cap-sleeve dress

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