Motel's SS14 Collection

Hi everyone!

Fave brand Motel have just dropped their SS14 collection! From monochrome checks to sunflower prints and petrol metallics, the summer collection is fun and edgy. This season Motel have gone all out to create the most unique and amazing summer wardrobe, which features five different vibes:

#squareup // #daytrippin’ // #liquidmetallics // #streetready // #homerun

The #squareup collection showcases cute gingham and waffle checks on 60s shapes. One again, the floral trend will be huge this summer, and Motel are demonstrating some serious flower power in it's #daytrippin' trend. These 90s inspired sunflower prints provide a grungy vibe on feminine cuts. Another vibe the is #liquidmetallics capsule, which provides perfect day-to-night pieces. The iridescent petrol garments are amazing, and also perfect to create that 90s cyber babe look. Motel's #streetready collection comprises of striking iconic prints and bright neons. The #streetready capsule range also showcases super cute denims, perfect for sunny days. And if you're into sportswear, then Motel's #homerun capsule is for you. The leather-look pieces combined with jersey are totally awesome. 

Motel claim that the pieces in their new SS14 collection "will have you taking selfies like there’s no tomorrow, they are THAT GOOD!" Perfect! Check out the behind-the-scenes video from the SS14 collection shoot below, and shop new arrivals here. 

Get 25% off Motel purchases by using the coupon code annalisegrech at checkout. This coupon expires in a few days, and can be used on Motel brand pieces only. After it expires, you can use the same coupon code to get 20% off your orders. Happy Shopping!

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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July Wishlist

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After failing to post my monthly wishlists since April, I am finally back on track!  Even though I'm already looking forward to wear my beloved winter clothes again, the Maltese weather will not permit me to do so until around November. In keeping with the current weather conditions, the items in this wishlist are very summery and somewhat colourful.

1) Star Spangled dungarees

I have been eyeing the gorgeous Waiste dungarees since forever, but I couldn't decided on which one I liked best. For obvious reasons, I couldn't get them all. So after spending literally around 2 months (or more?) deliberating on which one I should get, I finally settled for this black denim one with star details on the front panel. I love the fact that I can dress them up with a pair of black heels or down by wearing a pair of converse, so they are currently a must-have piece to add to my summer wardrobe.

2) Hamsa Hand and Elephant metal bangles

While browsing the Urban Outfitters website after learning that they are finally delivering to Malta - whoop! - I came across these gold dainty bangles with hanging charms. Instant love. 

3) Rivet rings

Keeping on the jewellery theme, these rivet rings from Persunmall also caught my eyes. I first decided that I wanted the black one since I don't have any black rings of that sort. However, I then came to the conclusion that they would also look great if worn layered. So, yes, I want all three of them now! 

4) Gertrude V Neck Playsuit in Wild Daisy Print

I made it a point that I want to introduce some more colour to my summer wardrobe. This Motel playsuit was perfect since it still had the black base colour that I dearly love, but also a pop of colour thanks to the pretty daisy print. Perfect for festivals or any other summer day, this playsuit retails for only £48.00. And don't forget that you can get 20% off your Motel Rocks purchases by using the code 'annalisegrech' at checkout!

5) Lip Bullet in Heartbeat

I purchased Topshop's Lip Bullet in the shade Rockabilly while I was on holiday in Glasgow earlier this month. I loved this lipstick so much that I went on their website to hunt down some other shades that I like - I really liked Heartbeat for the summer months. Unfortunately, this shade is currently sold out on the website, so let's hope that my local Topshop still has it in store.

6) Colour Print shorts

While on the Persunmall website, I also spotted these colour print shorts. I immediately fell in love with their sport luxe feel, so these will soon be added to my wardrobe too. I can already imagine myself teaming them with a plain black tee, a chunky necklace and a pair of black or coloured heels! 

7) Sacha Neon Slipper shoes

I am not a neon person, but I can see myself wearing these River Island sandals in summer nonetheless. If I'm not mistaken, I had seen similar pairs in Topshop and Primark, but I somehow prefer the River Island ones. The touch of neon really makes a difference!

Are any of these items on your wishlist too? What's on your July wishlist?

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Motel Rocks Wishlist

Hi everyone!

Since we started a new month, it's time for another wishlist. Motel Rocks have some pretty amazing new arrivals, so this month's wishlist is entirely dedicated to just a small percentage of the pieces I want from this brand. They even have a section where you can only find dresses under £30.00. How great is that? Anyways, after spending quite a lot of time compiling my Motel wishlist, I finally managed to narrow it down to just 6 pieces for the purpose of this post. The items I really, really, really want are the following:

 Motel Verve smock dress in grey wash denim // Motel Ulrika mesh sleeved playsuit in black // Motel Sav cold shoulder dress in black

Motel Tinkerbell shirt dress in black denim // Motel Penny babydoll dress in grey wash denim // Motel Edie denim jumpsuit in black wash

I know these wishlist pieces may be too monochrome/boring/plain for some, but that's what I like to wear the most. Well all I can say is that I cannot wait till I open my wardrobe and see these items there..waiting for me to style them! 

And if you love these pieces, or any other Motel branded items, as much as I do, you can get them with 20% off by simply using the code annalisegrech at checkout. And don't forget to share this code with your friends, and family, and everyone else. They'll surely love you forever :) 

PS: This code can be used on Motel branded pieces only and cannot be used on sale items. You can use the code over and over again though as it doesn't expire!

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How I Style • Motel Louise Sheer Midi Dress

Hi everyone!

In keeping with the Motel Rocks theme of my last How I Style post, I have created yet another Polyvore set of how I would style their Louise Sheer Midi Dress for a night time look. 

dress // jacket // heels // clutch // necklace

What distinguishes this little black dress from others is its sheer textured skirt. I really love its sophisticated but somewhat edgy touch. The skirt reveals a knicker style hot pants lining, so it might not be a favourite with everyone, but this can be easily 'fixed' if worn with a pair of black tights underneath (don't wear sandals if you're wearing black tights!). To create a night time look, I opted to pair the dress with a black leather jacket, which in my opinion, gives the outfit that extra oomph factor. With regards to the shoes, I chose a gorgeous black and gold Zara sandals for an instant elegant feel to the outfit. For accessorise, I chose the to-die-for Givenchy Antigona clutch and a gold three row chunky chain necklace to go with the gold detail found on the heels.

What do you think of this outfit? Is it something you would wear for a night out? How would you style the dress?

And for this week only, you can get a whopping 25% off your Motel Rocks orders by using the code annalisegrech at checkout. 
After this week, use the same code and get 20% off!

Code cannot be used on sale items and does not expire. 

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How I Style • Motel Tinkerbell Shirt Dress in Acid Wash Denim

Hi everyone!

You all know by now how much I love Motel Rocks. I think that their pieces are sometimes on the edgier side, which I love, and not something that you find in every other online clothing store. I also love Polyvore, and spend endless hours creating outfits in order to get inspiration of how I can wear clothing and shoe pieces. I have therefore created a small collage of how I would style the Motel Tinkerbell dress. I knew I had to get this dress once I saw it on the Motel website. So, I did. And I fell more in love with it once I tried it on. 

dress // tights // bag // brogues // watch // sunglasses

Two of my favourite items in my wardrobe are my polka dot tights and a pair of blue, mustard and tan brogues which I got around two years ago from Office. I think that this buttoned-up denim dress goes really well with the whole combination of polka dots and brogues. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a photo of my brogues on the Internet, but this pair from Miista is oh-so-lovely.

For accessories, the much sought after gold Casio watch and a small tan leather bag are perfect for the look I had in mind. To finish off the look, I added a pair of cat eye tortoise shell sunglasses as no Spring outfit is complete without a pair of sunglasses.

What do you think of this outfit? How would you style the dress?

Just a small reminder that you can get a whopping 20% off your Motel Rocks orders by using the code annalisegrech at checkout. 

Code cannot be used on sale items and it does not expire. 

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30% Discount from Motel Rocks

Hi everyone,

For tonight only, get 30% off your Motel Rocks order by using the code annalisegrech at checkout. How great is that? This discount code comes in the perfect time since Motel's Spring collection is now out, and loads of gorgeous pieces are in stock. And for those of you who celebrate Valentine's Day, you can even purchase your date dress from Motel using this cheeky discount. Whoop! Check out this behind the scenes video of the photoshoot featuring the new stock for wardrobe inspiration:

Remember, Motel Rocks offer FREE UK & USA shipping, and they ship worldwide. 

Happy Shopping! 

25% discount from Motel Rocks

Hi everyone!

What better way to lighten our Monday blues than a cheeky discount from Motel Rocks? Yes, that's right. For this week only, Motel Rocks are offering you a 25% discount on your purchases from their online store by using the promo code annalisegrech at checkout - the code is only valid on Motel branded non-sale items. The 25% discount expires after a week. However, you can still use the same promo code (annalisegrech) to get 20% discount on each and every purchase you make from Motel Rocks.

These are the Motel items I'm currently eyeing..

Motel Cello Sleeveless Dip Hem Shirt // Motel Petronela Strapless Dress // Motel Skinny Jordan Jean

Have you entered my giveaway yet?

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Motel Rocks Xmas Treat - 50% OFF

Hi everyone!

I come bearing GREAT news!! You lovely readers can shop Motel with 50% off this week! Their sale starts next week, but because I am part of the Motel Rocks Street Team, I got an exclusive and special link to share with you all. This is the link to the secret selection of items on MotelRocks.com that will be in the sale. Just use the code XMASPREVIEW50 at checkout to get 50% off them all! Isn't that amazing?

There is a great selection to choose from, but these are my favourite items from the SALE section, all with unbelievable prices!!

Motel Missy Metallic Bustier Dress in Black and Copper  

Original Price £58.00 - Sale Price £29.00

Motel Deluxe April Midi Dress in a Black and Silver Lace 

Original Price £58.00 - Sale Price £29.00

Motel Delorious Bodycon Dress in Green Iridescent Sequins 

Original Price £48.00 - Sale Price £24.00

Motel Zee Zee Cap Sleeve Dress in Black Wave Flocking 

Original Price £50.00 - Sale Price £25.00

Motel Deluxe Caramel Sequin Maxi Dress in Black and Antique Silver 

Original Price £50.00 - Sale Price £25.00

Make sure you don't miss out on this SALE as Motel's top sale items sell out really fast! This is a great opportunity to get that special Christmas/New Year's Eve/Party dress at an awesome price! Motel Rocks are currently offering FREE Next Day UK delivery (delivering on Saturday too) and FREE USA delivery!

After this sale is over, you can use the code annalisegrech at checkout to get 20% off each and every purchase from Motel Rocks. 

This code does not expire :)

Happy Shopping!!

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Get 20% off your Motel Rocks purchases by using the code annalisegrech at checkout 

Motel Rocks are currently offering FREE worldwide delivery on orders over £50 

& FREE UK next day delivery on orders over £40 

Just in time for Christmas shopping!!!


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Just In Time For The Party Season

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November Wishlist • Birthday Edition

Hi everyone!

So, as some of you might know, especially those who follow me on Twitter, next Saturday is my Birthday. Whoop! This wishlist consists of items that I have been lusting for during the last month. I therefore decided that it would be perfect to base my November wishlist according to what presents I would love to receive for my Birthday. Yes, I want to be spoilt even more for my Birthday! Well, who doesn't? :)  

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The majority of these items are black or with hues of grey. These colours are my wardrobe staples, and would be great for the coming holiday season. With regards to the knit snood, well, it looks really warm, and oxblood is perfect for autumn/winter. The rabbit lamp is just a cute accessory that I would love to add to my bedroom. It's too adorable right?

Are any of these pieces on your wishlist too? 

Don't forget that you can get a whopping 20% off your Motel Rocks purchases by using the code annalisegrech at checkout!

 A perfect opportunity to purchase your Christmas outfits and presents.

No Trick, Just Treat!

Hi everyone!

To celebrate Halloween week, the lovely people at Motel Rocks are currently offering you lovely readers a little treat. By using the code annalisegrech at checkout, you will get a whopping 30% discount on your Motel purchases. How great is that?

These are some of my favourite pieces from Motel Rocks. Take a look at their website to see what you can buy using this code. And why not wear your stunning new purchase as part of your Halloween costume? You can team a black dress with a pair of ears, a black collar and some black heels for an instant sassy cat costume. Don't forget your whiskers! :) But hurry, this code is only valid till the 31st of October!

So get shopping, and treat yourself to a gorgeous new piece from Motel Rocks. Remember to share this Halloween treat with your friends.

After 31/10, you can use the same code, annalisegrech, to get 20% off your purchases. 

Take note of this code as the 20% discount can be used over and over again and has no ending date. Whoop!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the clothes images used above. They were all acquired from http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/

Discount/Promo Code

Get 30% discount on your Motel Rocks purchases by using the code 'annalisegrech' at checkout :) 

Offer valid for TODAY ONLY!
These are just some of the items that you can purchase!

And if you spend £50 tonight, you will also get this FREE jam-packed beauty and accessory goodie bag with your order :)

Happy Shopping! x

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these images. They were all acquired from http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/

Motel Rocks Street Team

Hi everyone!

Today, the lovely Laura, who is in charge of the Motel Street Team, announced that Motel Rocks have reached over 1000 teamers. That is one big fashionable team. Instead of writing a long paragraph stating why I love being in the Street Team, I decided to construct a Motel Rocks Street Team alphabet, because pictures (in this case, short words) speak louder than chunks of paragraphs. This alphabet explains what it means to be part of the Motel Street Team, and therefore why I love being in this team.

I guess you got my point right? :)

Don't forget that you lovely readers can benefit from a whopping 20% discount on your Motel Rocks purchases by using the code 'annalisegrech' at checkout. 

Win Christian Louboutin Heels • CLOSED

Hi everyone!

I've got something exciting to share with you today! E-tailwebstores are giving us a chance to win a pair of gorgeous Christian Louboutin heels (worth £375) and ''be the envy of our friends'', as they put it.

All you have to do is head over to their Facebook page (like the page), and fill in the Rafflecopter form. What is even more awesome is the fact that bloggers get an extra 25 entries if we blog about this competition. So go on..get blogging!

E-tailwebstores will also be carrying out 5 one hour Flash Prize draws throughout the week (starting on 25th September), and you can also win a dress of your choice from Motel Rocks. Amazing. To be in with a chance of winning one of these Motel dresses, visit their Facebook page or Twitter at 12pm.

You know you want to...

September Wishlist

Hi lovelies!

Every month, I keep a list of what I would mostly like to add to my closet (be it clothes, shoes, jewellery, accessories or beauty items) during that particular month. We started a new month (I know I'm a bit late on this), and so, a new wishlist was on my to do list! Today, I finally managed to form my September one. As you can see from the items I chose, I'm well over Summer. It is still very hot in my country, and I can't wait till I start wearing my blazers, boots, chunky knit cardigans and scarves, even though I'll probably not wear them till around November. Anyways, enough of my ramblings. This is what I would love to buy during September...

September Wishlist by annalise-grech featuring lace tops

Are any of these items on your wishlist too? I am so in love with all of them that I can't even choose a favourite. Well then, I must get them all!

Don't forget that you lovely readers get a 20% discount on Motel purchases by using the code 'annalisegrech' before paying for your items. Enjoy :) x

10 for £10...or less

Hi everyone!

I love budget buys, so I was thinking, why don't I write a blog post and challenge myself to find 10 fashion and beauty items that cost £10 or less each? And that's what I did. I made sure that I got these items from online stores that ship worldwide, so that everything is accessible to anyone of you :) Each item is linked below so that if you like anything, you can easily be directed to its website. These are my favourite finds.... 

10 for £10...or less by annalise-grech featuring a sleeveless collared shirt

Motel Street Team Styling Task

As you might know, I am part of the Motel Rocks Street Team. Last week, we were given a Festival Styling Task...all we had to do was to create a set on Polyvore or Pinterest including our favourite Motel Rocks clothes that we would wear to a festival. I decided to create a grunge/rock look by combining aztec prints, studs and leather. This is what I came up with…

Motel Rocks Festival Styling Task by annalise-grech featuring gothic jewelry

Get 20% discount on your Motel Rocks purchases from Motel Rocks by using the code ‘annalisegrech’ before paying for your items. Enjoy x