Here comes the sun... little darlin'

I'm fully optimistic for a brilliant Summer.  I have all sorts planned including a trip to Paris, V festival, Wakestock and a girly holiday.  But I am most optimistic for the British weather.  I think that since we suffered through that horrendous and somewhat unexpected Winter, that nature will reward our survival skills with glorious sunshine this Summer... however, my friends do tell me I'm blindly optimistic all the time... usually to my disadvantage.

Anyway, in my usual 'rose tinted glasses' style, I took the hour of sunshine we had today in my stride and dressed the part.  I even drove round town with my car's roof down and a bit of Avril Lavigne blasting out my speakers (because I'm THAT cool.)

Here's my outfit:

I have to admit that I'm irrevocably in love with this cardigan.  It's from Topshop (pause for sarcastic comment and roll of the eyes) and it set me back a hefty £45 when I couldn't afford it... but it's gorgeous.

My outfit is pretty much the basis of my style for the rest of this month.  The chunky, wool cardigans have been put in the spare room wardrobe to make way for slightly thinner but still warm cottons.  The tights of course are still a staple in my wardrobe but I've gone for high waisted shorts paired with a lacy, see-through cream top. It's long sleeved so slightly added warmth!  I wore the outfit with my black ankle boots but I feel that it would have been better paired with a pair of brogues... unfortunately, mine kill my feet.  Still, I do genuinely feel in a better mood when I know I have a nice outfit on.  However, by the end of my day I had ate far too much chocolate with the best friend, and therefore it didn't feel so sexy then... that was when the hoody and leggings made their inevitable appearance.    

Before I go, (I promise I have better posts lined up) I need to ask 3 favours of you oh faithful readers.  

1.  If you read this blog, PLEASE tell your friends about it and anyone you think may enjoy it.  I love knowing that people enjoy what I write, even if I have been neglectful recently.

2.  Also, if you haven't already, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE become a 'follower' of my blog.  If you go to the bottom of this webpage, you'll see a little link saying 'become a follower' and it really does just take 2 minutes.  It would mean a lot to see if I can get my numbers up a bit! 

3. If any of you are any good at HTML, please can you comment and let me know how on earth I get rid of the silly white borders that appear around my pictures.  I have already tried adding border:0; and .no_border {border: 0;} but nothing seems to work.  Sometimes I like the border, but I do NOT want it there for my next post.  So please do let me know if you know!

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,

Tout Mon Amour,

Neen x

And your heels so high, that you can't even have a good time...

(Jessie J... my current love in the music world)


I've been a neglectful blogger recently, I apologise.  And I'm afraid I'm not redeeming myself now either.  I don't have the energy to blog about anything right now, but I'm just here to tell you that I haven't forgotten my readers! :)
I have some brilliant posts coming up... I'm most excited about my guide to festival dressing! :) In honour of the fact I AMAZINGLY managed to get a V festival ticket this morning!  Think Hunter wellies, crocheted cardigans and teeny tiny shorts! 
So I'm still here! Please don't forget about me :) I have a new job and lots of boring essays to complete... but I haven't forgotten.
Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,
Tout Mon Amour,
Neen x

Another rainy day...

Incase you all haven't realised, I'm on a very rainy South Wales holiday at the minute.  I therefore have very much time on my hands and keep coming across these bordem-busting, fashion related things for you all...  Topshop yesterday, today it's ASOS.com.  They are running a budding stylist competition at the minute and they pick ten winners a day!  It's easy too, all you have to do is pick which 3 items you think will be the best sellers on ASOS that day.  Here's my selection:

 

I actually adore these shoes.  I think they are a dead cert to be the most popular... they're so on-trend it's unbelievable!  Denim shorts, such a staple of every girl's wardrobe! Especially as were fast approaching festival season and girly holidays!  I already have some but I know many of my friends still don't have any... and these are a reasonable price too.  Oh and the belt... 'boyfriend belt' to be exact.  I just think that a belt is another staple of the wardrobe and this colour is my fave for this season.  Also, ASOS haven't ruined it by making there be too much detail etc on it... it's simply a brown waist belt.

Go and pretend you're a stylist too and give ASOS your fashion forecast.
You never know, you might win!

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,
Tout Mon Amour,
Neen x

Which colour suits me best?

Topshop, you have outdone yourselves this time.  Girls, if you have some spare time on your hands then head over to the Topshop website and enjoy their new make-over application.  It couldn't be easier.  You upload a photo of yourself, preferably a close-up shot and then you play!  You have the option of basically testing all of Topshop's make-up without leaving your house.

   You align your lips and eyes so that the app knows where your facial features lie and where to apply the make-up.








You choose from a wide variety of colours and shades for your foundation, mascara, eyeliner, blusher, lipstick... everything!









If you decide you don't like that certain shade of blush for example, all you have to do is click "remove blush" and it's gone!  You don't have to start all over again, you just take that particular product off.








I discovered this when browsing the recent London Fashion show updates on their website.  Honestly, it's actually really good.  I was sceptical, I thought that it wouldn't work and that it would just look stupid, but it proved me wrong.  Now, with make-up I'm a firm believer in 'you get what you pay for' as I've used low costing foundation and found that my skin reacts badly to it.  I use Bobbi Brown foundation (but I rarely apply foundation at all), Chanel loose powder, Mac blusher, Lancome mascara and Chanel Kohl eyeliner.  I think with make-up it's all about trying different brands and products and finding what works for you.  However, this make-over app is really tempting me to give Topshop make-up a chance!

  This green mascara being my favourite.  I use blue and purple mascara from Lancome (hypnose) as black is just far too harsh for my skin tone... so green wouldn't be that much of a change.  Green goes quite well with my hair too, so I think I'll give this a go.

Honestly girls, if you're bored then seriously go over to Topshop.com and make yourself over!
I had a lot of fun :)

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,
Tout Mon Amour,
Neen x

It's best to be honest; I hate Primark.

I hate admitting things to you all that you might hate me for.  Yes I know it's cheap as chips and people seem to love the place, but I can't stand Primark.  Genuinely, it's not me being a clothes snob.  Words can't describe how much i've tried to like it; in these terrible financial times I really wish I could shop there and save myself some dollar... but I can't.
I feel the need to explain myself.  Maybe it's because i'm impatient or because I get stressed very easily, but the minute I walk into the store I feel hot, bothered and frustrated.

Nothing is presented nicely.  Primark turned over a profit of £200 MILLION last year, yet they can't seem to afford to employ enough staff...?  Enough staff to manage to keep the clothes off the floor and actually on the rails... or the piles of clothes in a reasonable display rather than being reminiscent of a 15 year old's bedroom?

I find it hard enough to 'root' as it is, but that's just ridiculous. 

  

My other issue is how busy it ALWAYS is.  I know this isn't Primark's fault but I can't deal with the pushing and shoving and the old ladies fighting over a mauve coloured jumper that'll probably fall apart when they get it home anyway.  I also hate the way the escalators are positioned so that you have to walk through the entire shop to get to the next escalator :/ yes Primark, sneakily clever, I know.  But it's torturous when you get stuck behind a 'slow walker' (these are the bane of my life by the way).

And today, when we walked into the shop, the most hideous smell hit me.  I just don't find shopping in Primark a very enjoyable experience, and I absolutely love shopping.  Don't get me wrong, I totally admire you girls out there who can get past all these devastating obstacles and come out with a purchase that you love... but I simply can't.  And i'm through with feeling bad and snobby about it. 

I HATE PRIMARK.

There, I said it... :) that's like a weight off my shoulders.  I hope you can all understand the reasons behind my hatred and don't hate me for it.

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,

Tout Mon Amour,

Neen x

£135 on a dress?

I committed my cardinal sin.  I entered All Saints without a discount voucher or surplus cash... and now my bank balance is screaming in pain.  I think it's strange how when it comes to shoes or bags, I don't think twice about spending triple figure amounts, but for clothes?  Even though I love clothes, at the rate trends change, I never can justify spending too much on them.  But I made an exception today.  I definitely couldn't afford it and I DEFINITELY didn't need it... but I've been in love with this dress for months....

I love it.  I'm off to Paris in May and I can picture myself wandering along Le Rue De Faubourg Saint-Honore wearing this dress, browsing the plethora of vintage shops and generally being very Parisian. 

I'm sure that when it comes to next week and I have no money to go out with my friends or buy anymore new clothes that I'll kick myself for flittering my money on this purchase... but for now, I'm extremely pleased with myself :)

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,

Tout Mon Amour,

Neen x 

    

You're just jealous, cos were young and in love.

I'm a bad blogger.  I know I said I intended to stop posting so often, but I took the biscuit there really didn't I?  I must admit that I've had a very busy week... so i'll be using that as my excuse.
And I can't even redeem myself with a brilliant fashion post... as what I was going to write about is impossible now.  I'm at my new flat and I haven't moved all my stuff in yet, so therefore I'm without my clothes :/
Never fear though, I do have something to write about... albeit totally and completely off the topic of my blog.

My two favourite bands at the minute (I have four fave bands but I'm talking about the male frontmen today...)

BIFFY CLYRO & BRAND NEW.

(Simon Neil- Lead singer of Biffy)

(Jesse Lacey- Lead singer of Brand New)

I am in love with both these men.  If you discover one new band this year, please make it one of these.  Words can't even describe how much I love them.  The incredible lyrics that I just relate to immediately, paired with amazing guitar signatures and some (ahem) orgasmic singing...  I can't understand how anyone could not enjoy these two bands.

I love this song.  And I hate hate hate that Matt Cardle ruined it... I know people love him, but he's got nothing on Simon Neil.  This isn't my favourite Biffy Clyro song but I do absolutely adore it.  He's so gorgeous!!!!!!!!!


And this one.  I could never choose my favourite Brand New song... I used to think I could, but I can't.  I literally love every song by them.  This one is up there though :)

I know this was a pretty random post considering my normal ones... but this had been playing on my mind.  I hate to think that some people don't know these bands and don't realise what they're missing out on.  Also, I just wanted to browse through endless pictures of my two perfect men :) ahhh... if only eh?

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir,
Tout Mon Amour,
Neen x