Enjoy the First Ray of Sunshine in Spring 2013

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Hi everyone!

Today is the first official Spring day, finally! With warm weather hitting some countries and with Summer on the way, it's time to invest in some new sunglasses. From a conservative retro-chic look to a pair of totally wild and colourful sunglasses, everyone can find a perfect pair. 

During this time of year, wraparound sunglasses are the best option in my opinion, mainly because of their wraparound design (as their name implies). This type of sunglasses provide the person with full eye protection by preventing UV rays from more than one angle, namely the front and the sides. Wraparound sunglasses also cling firmly to the face and can therefore shield wind and dust from reaching one's eyes. Furthermore, the shape of these sunglasses can make one's face look smaller, while protecting the skin around the eyes by covering larger parts of the face with their distinct shapes. These features undoubtedly make wraparound sunglasses an ideal choice when it comes to comfort and fashion.

But for the people who have vision problems like myself, a pair of normal sunglasses is not enough. This is the reason why prescription sunglasses were invented. Prescription sunglasses are specifically designed for people with myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or presbyopia. Thankfully, we can nowadays find stylish prescription sunglasses that not only provide us with a clearer vision, but are also very on trend. 

Sunglasses can be purchased from various shops, but if you are looking for high-quality ones at wholesale prices, then you should definitely check out Firmoo. For a detailed review on Firmoo, take a look at this post. 

Firmoo.com is the world's most popular online eyeglasses store. Years of expertise in optical industry enable Firmoo.com to offer varieties of prescription eyewear to the consuming public in high quality yet at extremely affordable prices. The low prices in Firmoo.com never compromise the quality of eyewear while treating the quality and services to consumers as top priority.

Now is the brightest time to buy sunglasses! 

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Guest Post • Getting The Spring Look For Less

Hi everyone! I'm Lorna from Raindrops of Sapphire and I am honoured to be able to write a guest post for the lovely Annalise of Pastel Bokeh! I've chosen two different Spring looks, which are both favourites of mine and I have styled looks almost identical to them with a much lower price tag, so you can get the spring look on a budget! 

Mint jeans are always a really popular trend for Spring time as they combine that pastel hue that everyone loves, but at the same time the pale green shade is reminiscent of the new flowers. I kept the mint the focal point by pairing the jeans with a white shirt and beige wedges to keep it neutral, with a similar clutch and some bangles. Everything besides the jeans in this look is affordable, as I think it's important to have at least one staple piece in your look and the rest can be interchangeable. 

Jeans - Ted Baker £89

Shirt - New Look £9.99  

Shoes - Target £20

Clutch - River Island £18

Bangles - Diva £14

This black hi low maxi dress of mine is definitely a dress I love to wear when it's warm enough! I think it's such a statement with the floaty tail at the back, but the front is short enough to show your legs. It's such a classic and it goes with almost anything! I paired the dress with some pretty wedges and lots of jewellery in the form of rings and bangles. I think with simple outfits, accessorising is the key! 

Dress - Ribbon £10

Shoes - Steve Madden £66

Bracelet 1 - Debenhams £15

Bracelet 2 - H&M £3.99

Ring 1 - Miss Selfridge £5

Ring 2 - Dorothy Perkins £7.50

Ring 3 - Dorothy Perkins £6.50

Written by Lorna Burford

Giveaway • Astor Buckle Bangle by Michael Kors - CLOSED

Hi everyone!

I have teamed up with Gumball to co-host this super exciting giveaway! To be in with a chance to win a gorgeous gold-plated Astor Buckle Bangle by Michael Kors, enter either using your email address or by simply logging in with your Facebook account and then simply follow the instructions. For each mission you complete, you will receive one entry. Once the giveaway is over, a winner will be randomly drawn by the sponsor and will be notified via email within 10 days of the end of the giveaway. The winner must then reply to the sponsor within the time period indicated in the email, or else a new winner will be drawn.

Giveaway is international and ends in 6 days. Good luck :) 

Cara Delevingne's Spring 2013 Campaign

Hi everyone!

My current favourite British model - Cara Delevingne - is the face of the SS13 campaign of Polish fashion label Reserved. 

Reserved is a brand created by outstanding individuals, fixed on the latest trends fashion lovers who express themselves with a personal sense of style. 

This new campaign, Be Inspired, was shot by fashion photographer Mateusz Stankiewicz and styled by Karin Smeds in hot and sunny Miami. The collection features oversize sweaters, neutral knits, lace and monochrome pieces, boyfriend trousers, and pastel items combined with accents of neon colours, among others. I love these shots, and as always, Cara looks flawless! These are my favourite images from the campaign, but all photos can be seen on their website.

 

 

This girl is perfect. 

What do you think of this campaign and the collection that features in it?

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these images. They were all acquired from the Reserved pinterest page.

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Rihanna for River Island Collection

Hi everyone!

I was so excited when I first heard the news that Rihanna was collaborating with high street fashion brand River Island. In my opinion, Rihanna has one of the most amazing fashion styles, and I quite like River Island too. The thought of a collaboration between the two of them therefore made me very enthusiastic! Once I saw the collection on the catwalk at London Fashion Week, I fell in love. Very 90s inspired! A good number of people seem to hate it though, claiming that this collection is too dark, boring, and unoriginal. The pieces showcased are totally Rihanna's style and are clothing items that she would definitely wear. With regards to the price, I think that everything is reasonably priced and not too expensive. Super!

The below are some of my favourite pieces from the Rihanna for River Island collection. Can I have them all please?

What do you think of this collection? Will you be buying any of these pieces? 

The Spring collection will be released worldwide today week on the 5th of March. 

Whoop! I can't wait!

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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! 

VienneMilano Giveaway Winner

I would like to thank all you lovely people out there for your entries in my giveaway! As usual, I would love to give the prize to each and every one of you, however, there can only be one winner. So, the winner of two $20 gift certificates from VienneMilano is......


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Congrats Jade Leigh! An email has been sent to you :)

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