OOTD • Tattooed Lady

Hi everyone!

It's finally time for my first ever OOTD post! I wore this simple outfit on a laid back Sunday afternoon with the boyfriend. The spot where we took these photos was perfect and goes really well with the whole edgy feel of the dress. And speaking of the dress..how gorgeous is it's tattoo print pattern? Being handmade in the UK, it features a vintage lace collar and a handmade velvet bow, and I also received a stag pin as an optional embellishment for the bow. Needless to say, I wore the stag! 

Dress*: Uncommon Nonsense // Blazer: Pull & Bear (old) // Loafers: Local shop (similar here) // Rings: ASOS

I totally recommend checking out the Uncommon Nonsense website, especially if you're into fairytale, grunge, kitsch, edgy and vintage pieces. You will surely find something you love! And I'll leave it as a surprise, but their packaging is THE BEST EVER :) 

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Preview of Dixi's New Collection

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Tomorrow, Sunday the 27th of January, is a big day - a new collection will be arriving at Dixi. How great is that? I'm always so excited about their collections as they stock so many unique pieces, both vintage and modern. The below photos are an exclusive preview of this new collection. Most of the jewellery pieces that will be available as from tomorrow on their website are one off items. This ensures that Dixi's customers look unique in a crowd! And who doesn't love to stand out in the crowd? As always there will also be a selection of clothing and accessories to pull the looks together. 

I LOVE EVERYTHING! But I have to be realistic as money does not grow on my back garden trees. I'm therefore hoping to get the silver cross bracelet, the white stone ring, and the burgundy stone ring. They're so pretty, right? So make sure you check out Dixi's website at around 10am (UK time) tomorrow. Don't worry if you'll still be half asleep, as your eyes will surely pop out once you see what items they have in store for you :) 

For my UK readers, Dixi are offering FREE UK SHIPPING with any purchase of £15 or over by using the code BLOGGERDISC at checkout. 

This code is valid for only 7 days (from 27th January till 3rd February). 

And if you don't live in the UK, fear not. Dixi are also offering FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING on all orders of £20 or over. Whoop! 

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How I Style • RedRock Pieces

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Do you remember the fashion brand RedRock which I had collaborated with for a giveaway some months ago? Of course you do. For my new followers (and for those of you who can't remember), RedRock is a label created by fashion designer and stylist Kiran Lall for girls who like to have fun with fashion, while also standing out from the crowd by wearing something that can't be found on the High Street. Their items, which include vintage, modern and re-worked clothing and accessories, are all hand made in their Northampton studios, and so, every piece is unique in each and every way. 

I have put together three outfits to show you how I would style some of their amazing pieces. The three items that I chose were the Military Shirt Dress, the Tribal Bitch Denim Jacket, and the Rosie Tee-Red. 

First off is the khaki Military Shirt Dress. I decided to team it with a simple black denim jeans and black boots. With regards to accessories, I chose a black bowler hat - I simply can't get enough of them - a chunky silver necklace to emphasise the floral detail on the shirt's collar, and a studded bag. With this look, I would paint my nails in black to continue with the military/grungy look, and then add a touch of colour by using a pale pink lipstick.

Next I chose this oversized vintage Tribal Bitch Denim Jacket. I simply fell in love with it's tribal design. As shown above, I would wear it with a simple black denim jeans, a plain white crop top, and a chunky mustard snood which goes really well with the colours found on the denim jacket. A pair of black brogues and a tan satchel will finish off this outfit perfectly.   

As you probably already know, I don't like clothes which are too girly. And so, floral pieces aren't quite my cup of tea. However, I liked this red Rosie Tee mainly because it's oversize, and because the floral pattern is incorporated with a not-so-girly inverted triangle. If I owned this tee, I would surely wear it with a distressed vintage denim shorts. For this look, I chose these Chloé-inspired studded boots, and a classic black Cambridge satchel. Depending on the weather, I would then either wear a pair of sunglasses, or else a pair of black knee high socks. Or both.

What do you think of these outfits? Do you like the pieces I chose from RedRock?

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Shopping in London on a Budget • e-book Review

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I was given the opportunity to review an e-book titled Shopping in London on a Budget by Jocelina Paixão Fortes, released last June. I immediately accepted the offer since through this book, the author shows that it is possible to find budget shops in one of the most popular and expensive cities in Europe. 

Do you travel to London frequently for shopping? Are you travelling to London soon? Maybe going to London for Christmas shopping or for Christmas sales? Do you love to shop at the best budget shops of London? If you nodded to these questions, then this e-book is definitely for you.

The content section of this book is divided in three, namely Oxford Street, Camden Town, and Covent Garden, which happen to be the most famous shopping spots in London. Under each heading, one can find a list of clothing, shoes, health & beauty, vintage, souvenir, and book shops, among others, where you can shop on a budget. The must-visit shops listed in this book include Primark, Forever 21, Topshop, Cool Brittania, and Boots, among others. What I love about this section is the fact that each shop name is clickable, so one can be taken to the shop of interest directly, and not spend ages scrolling to try and find each shop.  

The design of the book is simple, with a very neat format of text and a generous amount of photos. Each shop section starts with a photo of the particular shop, and then a section dedicated to important information, namely the shop address (including a clickable map link to guide you on the exact shop location) and opening times, price indication, payment options, sales periods (for an even more budget experience), and the shop's website. The following pages contain a small paragraph of information on the shop from the author's eyes, and photos of what one can expect to find in each respective shop, including actual photos of items that were available for purchase at the time when the author was writing this book. The below photos give you an example of Forever 21's shop section in this book.

At the end of the shop guide section, the author included her wishlist on Instagram (which I think is amazing and quite original), and some pictures of London, a shopping route, and a very useful guide on where to stay in London for a budget friendly price, and the best travel deals to get to London.

This e-book is only $9.95 $1.00 (approximately €0.78 / £0.63) during the month of November, so it is an absolute bargain. Being an e-book,  it can be easily viewed on a personal computer, e-reader, and even on an iPad, so it is perfect to use it as a guide while actually shopping.

Click here to view more details and to get a copy of the e-book. You can pay via Credit Card or PayPal.

The author wrote another e-book on Shopping in Rotterdam on a Budget, and plans on releasing e-books on budget shopping for the following cities too: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Paris, Copenhagen, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto, Stockholm, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Istanbul and Dublin. So check out Jocelina's Lifestyle blog here to be the first to know when the new e-books are released.

REDROCK GIVEAWAY • CLOSED

Hi everyone!

I have a very exciting giveaway to announce today, but first, I wanted to give you some background information on the company who is holding this giveaway - RedRock.

RedRock is a label created by fashion designer and stylist Kiran Lall for girls who like to have fun with fashion, while also standing out from the crowd by wearing something that can't be found on the High Street. Their items, which include vintage, modern and re-worked clothing (available from size 6 - 18/XXS - XL) and accessories, are all hand made in their Northampton studios, and so, every piece is unique in each and every way. This creates an individual style for RedRock's customers. What is interesting is the fact that this label has been requested by a number of celebrities, including Peaches Geldof, Bella Thorne, Laura Whitmore and Paloma Faith. They also ship worldwide.

To get an idea of the items they stock, take a look at these images from RedRock's Lookbook. They are so fun!

While browsing their website - WWW.REDROCKFASHION.COM - I fell in love with these items. Aren't they gorgeous? I want them in my closet.  

ANYA DRESS/TABITHA COAT/FLYING THE FLAG SHIRT

 WILD HORSES SHORTS/STUDZ SHORTS

Now, on to the most exciting part of this post. RedRock are offering you lovely readers the opportunity to enter the #TEAMREDROCKBIGBLOGGERCOMP (for more information about this competition click here) and win £65 worth of RedRock vouchers. Isn't this amazing? All you have to do is:

1) Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect/Bloglovin'

2) Follow REDROCK on Twitter at: @TEAMREDROCK_ https://twitter.com/TEAMREDROCK_

3) Follow REDROCK on Instagram at: @TEAMREDROCK_

4) Leave your Twitter name, Instagram name and email in the comments section below so that RedRock will be able to contact you if you are a winner

This competition is open internationally, and it is important that ALL 4 steps are done in order for your entry to be valid! All entries will be checked. The competition closes on the 17th November 2012 at 12pm, and the winner will be picked on the 18th November 2012 by RedRock themselves. 

Good luck! :) 

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

Dixi 'Enchanted' Previews

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By now, most of you know about the love I have for Dixi. This week, they kindly sent me these preview photos of their new collection - Enchanted - to share with you all. This collection features mystic stones, crystals and jewels that will captivate you. The colours that seem to be dominating this collection are shades of blues and greens. So pretty. Most of these jewellery pieces are one off selections, in order to ensure that their customers are unique and stand out in a crowd! In the new collection, there will also be a special selection of vintage clothing. 

These photos are just a small preview of what will be in store as from next Sunday 30th September, at around 10 am (UK time). I have already put my eyes on the blue striped and polka dot dress, the pointy cuff, and the deep blue stone ring. Which are your favourites from this preview? I am so looking forward to see the other items. It surely looks like an enchanting collection! 

Dixi are also offering a FREE UK shipping code - BLOGGERDISC - to you all, which can be used on any purchase of £15 or over, and is valid for 7 days (from Sunday 30th September till Sunday 7th October).

Happy Shopping!

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