Colour it in

Happy New Year! this is my first blog of 2013. woop-di-doo, and its about time too really its only been bloody 2 weeks since my last blog! yeah I know, I'm useless!

But I'm back now! and before you know it, it will be lovely summer time and I will take photos everyday! YAY!

I do have a few excuses though, such as I have been working a lot and then my laptop broke etc.  so don't shout at me okay?!

What I Am Wearing

Floral Shirt-Gift
Purple Maxi Skirt-New Look
Shiny Creepers-New Look
Frilly Socks-Asda-Kids Section

Don't pay attention to the creased skirt. I don't do ironing...

This shirt was a present for Christmas from a lovely friend of mine. You know your friend is amazing when they buy you a present from a Charity/Vintage shop, These are the people that know me best!

I've had a few other new pieces that my lovely boyfriend brought me and they are bloody beautiful so I will show you those soon :) promise!

Ensuring You Won't Forget Me.

Well I've been a little bit busy lately. I'm guessing you can tell since I haven't done a post since.... the 6th of December  wow. apologies.

So here is a post I was obviously meant to do a while back but never did. Yeah

I have been mega non stop with work/buying presents/wrapping presents/giving presents out that amongst all the commotion I haven't even had a split second to take photos for my poor little blog. I took a few snaps the other day, In the dark, and was rushing that much that I didn't even put any lippy on! making my whole outfit instantly look 90% shitter.

What I Am Wearing

Top-Anciently old-Topshop

Skirt-Sale Steal-Topshop

Granddad Cardigan-New Look

Creepers-New Look
Collar Necklace-New Look
Frilly socks-Asda-kids section

So basically I look a mess, I had been running round like a maniac all day buying the last of the Christmas presents which thankfully I have now finished! I might actually be able to get a decent photo tomorrow for the next blog! (not promising anything)

Oh, you like my frilly socks do you? Well apparently my feet are that small that I can fit into kids socks, which is a bonus because these frilly socks were Cheap as chips compared to the ridiculous price they are charged elsewhere! I think ill stick to the kids section in Asda!

It's nice to be back.

Much Love

I always did it like a real rebel would

HEY!

I've been to a few concerts lately, which I haven't yet had the opportunity to grace you with the stories. Your in for a treat...

I went to see the vaccines on the 29th of November, I have seen them once before when they supported the Arctic Monkeys and their vocals were a bit rubbish and you couldn't really hear them, this time you could hear what they were saying but I could hardly pay attention to the concert as it was just mental.
Constant pushing from all angles, we were literally falling all over the place. My main priority was not to let me or my sister die. Sophie actually fell over (almost) if it wasn't for me grabbing her by the collar like a pup and dragging her back to the surface she may have died (either by being trampled or eventually strangled by yours truly)

Other than the fact that we couldn't see and I have to fight numerous blokes to protect my sister the concert was amazing! It was just a shame that the majority of the girls there were drunken 14 year olds who needed a good slapping.

Anywho! This is what I wore :) Who knew velvet would be all in this year (apparently) I brought this dress in the sale last year from Topshop and now velvet is all the rage...

(Rubbish Indoor Photos)

What I Am Wearing

Red Velvet Skater Dress-Topshop-Sale
Oversized Floral Shirt-Vintage
Creepers-New Look
Necklace-New Look

Parka Jacket - New Look

Also went to see a concert in WALSALL! (yes that's right, Walsall actually put a decent music festival on)
a few bands and acoustic acts played before Reverend and the Makers took to the stage.
It's Weird having actual music people playing in Walsall, this has never actually happened in my lifetime, Hopefully Walsall will start doing more of these nights, as it was actually rather brilliant!

Once again its not the first time I've seen Reverend & The Makers in concert, I saw them once at Birmingham too and they were also brilliant then. Once again Jon McClure took the concert outside and played us another mini acoustic sing along session, The Saturday Night clubbers seemed bewildered by the crowd of Indies surrounding a guy with a guitar all singing along, It was quite amusing.

I didn't get a photo of my outfit, but I managed to get a close up of the lead singer :)

I'll leave you along with a song from each artist! If ever you have an opportunity to see a concert, just go! You only live once remember so make as many memories as possible!

Much Love!

About your dress

I actually own jeans now. I hate them with a passion. I just feel so horrible when I wear jeans, and so normal. Although I love the christmassy period, I feel as though I am just fighting through the cold to get to the sun! bring on the summer.

Despite it being cold I try as often as possible to wear my skirts and dresses with thick tights, which is what I have done today!

What I Am Wearing

Skirt-New Look-£14.99

Top-New Look-£9.99

Knitted Tights-New Look-£4.99

Collar Necklace-New Look-£6.99

Patent Creepers-New Look-£24.99

Yes I am wearing a whole new look outfit! I do like New Look, don't get me wrong, but my charity and vintage shopping days are missed terribly! around Christmas with the amount of hours at work and spare time spent sorting Christmas gifts, I have no time for my little shopping adventures. I miss finding the treasures you find in an old vintage shop! I definitely need to organise a shopping trip after the holidays.

Today's blog title is based on a Maccabes song, a new love of mine, and this is one of my faves by them. ENJOY!

She Bangs The Drum

I brought a new dress, yes, again, I have an addiction to pretty looking things and have to immediately purchase them. It's unlike anything crammed into my extremely packed out wardrobe. which gave the perfectly good excuse to purchase it faster than you can say "oh Tanya that's a nice dress"

It's a sort of body con midi dress I suppose, which is a bit out of my league, I tend to stray away from anything figure hugging to avoid displaying those lumps and bumps that you don't necessarily want to show, but with the help of some very big tights that go all the way over my belly, I can wear it with a bit more confidence! (Although it would look better if I was one of those mega tall mega skinny girls, unfortunately I'm one of those short 5"2 stubby girls.) Never the less I think I can get away with wearing this, If i suck my gut in for the whole day.

WHAT I AM WEARING!
(Keeping it simple)
Cameo Rose Blue Splatter Midi Dress-New Look- £14.99
Patent Creepers-New Look-£24.99

MY Shiny Creepers are my new favourite shoes. That Is All.

Today's blog title is inspired by a Stone Roses Song called She Bangs The Drum, LISTEN TO IT! :)

 

The Stone Roses-She Bangs The Drum

I Know A Place We Can Go...

HELLO!

I'm so happy it is finally Wednesday! I feel as if I've been waiting for my day off for so long, one blog a week is not enough for me, I spend my days waiting for the blogging day to arrive! Roll on the summer when there is actually sunlight outdoors!

I have brought a lovely collection of collar necklaces from New Look, They had more than this to choose from, but I thought that buying 4 collars in one day was more than enough!

(I'm looking forward to wearing the blue gemstone one!)

By the way New Look jewellery is on buy one get one free so if you want to get yourself a bargain check them out now! Here are the links to the above collar necklaces :)

Black Embellished Lace Collar-£9.99

Cream And Teal Embellished Gem Collar-£9.99

Cream Diamante Crochet Daisy Collar-£7.99

(The black pearl one isn't online but it was only £6.99!)

Camera quality is pathetic since the flash wouldn't work for me and then the battery died, this is the best I could do.

I created my outfit for the day to emphasise the niceness of this collar, Collars just make everything look better and more exiting!

I've had this knitted vest for a while, and although it is beautiful, I try it on and end up throwing it off because it looks too boring. The top was from a charity shop, it only cost like £2! But check out it's new look with the collar ;) It's deffo moving up in the wardrobe world.

What I Am Wearing

Knitted Vest-Charity Shop-£2
Ditsy Floral Print Skirt - H&M - Sale -£7
Belt-New Look-came with a skirt

Lace Bead Embelished Collar- New Look-£9.99

Patent Creepers-New Look-£24.99

ALSO, I don't know if you noticed but I HAVE NEW CREEPERS! & they are shiny :) so no they aren't the same as my other plain black ones because these are SHINY! so definitely warranted purchasing.

I better let you go, After bombarding you with clothes and accessories and shoes and photos.

BE SAFE!

The Cribs-Be Safe

Everyone Said She Looked Like A Mess

I am one of the many Twilight fanatics, and with the new film out (I watched it Friday night) I spent Thursday night and friday morning watching all 4 films! The plan was to watch them all on the night, but me being the grandma that I am, I fell asleep at around 12 o'clock, which is actually a huge achievement for me! so I had to watch the other two the following morning.

I was mega exited for the new one! that exited that I decided to piece together a new outfit to wear out of existing pieces of clothes in my wardrobe!

Here is the outcome!

What I Am Wearing

Skater Dress - T.K. Maxx

Floral Tunic - Topshop

Collar Necklace - New Look

Brogues - Primark

Hat- Clothes Show

Belt - Primark

Any short sleeves summer dresses you have lying around that are unwearable in the winter, bang a
shirt or anything with long sleeves underneath to create a new wintery outfit. It's brilliant if you are skint from Christmas shopping to be able to treat yourself to a new outfit (which I think we are all in this situation at the moment!)

I need to put myself on a shopping ban, and create more outfits like this one I think!

Today I am going to introduce you to another song! :) I may make it a regular occurrence to end my blog with a song or 2! I am very in love with my music, and I'd love to share it with you guys! if any of you like any of the bands or songs I post give me a shout! I'd love to know if I've converted you into liking a new band!

Anyway, I must be off! Ta Ta m'dears!

The Drums - Money