How We Wear...New Look Special

If you have been reading our blog for a while, you will know that we are big New Look fans, so you can imagine how excited we were when they got in touch and asked if we would be up for a 'How We Wear' feature around some of their pieces. We both love the variety of styles, I Love their Plus Size Inspire brand and we both love how affordable their ranges are without compromising on quality. To put a twist on it this month we gave ourselves the challenge of choosing pieces for each-other to style based of three themes.  Afternoon tea, Festival and Girls Night Out were our themes and H and I picked out three items from New Look and New Look Inspire.

Afternoon Tea

For Afternoon tea, H picked me this amazing blazer, I love the colour and the lightweight soft fabric makes it a dream to wear. I paired it with a monochrome dress and turquoise accessories.

Blazer from New Look/ Bag from Ollie & Nic/ Shoes from Dorothy Perkins/ Dress from Yours/ Necklace from New Look.

Sammy chose me this lovely pleated chiffon skirt. I love these style of skirts as they are so easy to wear and comfortable, but always look smart. I paired it with my favourite blue accessories and my amazing Cambridge Satchel.

Skirt from New Look/ Bag from Cambridge Satchel Company/ Shoes from Clarks/ Top from New Look/ Jewellery from Primark & Native Wolf Jewellery.

Festival

Sammy picked out this Denim Dress for my Festival look, it is really comfortable and great for pairing with my new favourite kimonos. I went to town and mixed and matched my floral accessories. I love these floral trainers for summer. 

Dress From New Look/ Necklace from New Look/ Bangles from New Look/ Kimono from Boo Hoo / Trainers from Deichmann/ Flower crown by me (DIY here)

H picked me out some shorts (similar here) which I was unsure about at first, but I am in love with them! They are so comfy. I wore them loads on my recent holiday to Austria as they were great for travelling.  I paired them with this mint tunic tucked in as I love mint with denim.

Shorts from New Look/ Tunic from New Look/ Necklace by me/ Bag from River Island/ Trainers from Sports Direct.

Girls Night Out

H was onto a winner when she chose me this amazing Tunic, I already have this shape of top/dress in a few colours and I adore this print! I have an addiction to neon and acid greens and yellows at the moment so it was a perfect pick for a night out. I wore it with my favourite black skinny and strappy wedges.

Tunic from New Look/ Necklace from Accessorize/ Wedges from New Look/ Jeans from Dorothy Perkins/ Clutch from New Look.

I love the versatility of this Kimono, I have worn it with a black leather belt and added some studded accessories to give this very floral number a rockier edge. Over my favourite skinnys it is really pretty for a night out with the girls. 

Kimono from New Look/ Necklace from New Look/ Jeans from Topshop/ Shoes from Topshop/ Clutch from River Island/ Belt from H&M.

Let us know in the comments below how you would wear the items we chose? Would you team the blazer with jeans or the kimono with a midi skirt? We would love to know how you would wear these pieces.

A massive thank you to New Look and the Inspire team.

Sammy & H

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How We Wear: Home and Away

This last week has been a weird one for us, as for the first time in a long time I have been on Holiday without my blogging buddy! I spent last week driving to Austria and back with my Steve and H has been at home looking after the blog and attending a pretty cool Hen party as well as her day job of course. While the heat wave was hitting the UK, I have been chilling up mountains in Europe. This month we are sharing what we have been wearing at home and away. 

Rings from Accessorize, Daisy Hairband from Topshop (similar here), Earrings from New look (similar here), Brooch from I am Acrylic (similar here), T-shirt from New Look, Cropped Trousers from Topshop (similar here), Sandals from Office.

Jumper from Yours, Jeggings from New Look, Vest from H&M (similar), Trainers from Converse (similar), Bracelets from Accessorize, Necklace from Julie Nolan Jewellery.

Sammy & H

Love it:Our Summer Holiday Wishlists

1/Sunglasses 2/Trousers 3/Bracelets 4/Tunic 5/Sandals 6/Skirt

1/Trousers 2/Top 3/Sunglasses 4/Necklace 5/Dress 6/Sandals

Summer is in full swing and it is so nice to be able to get our super summery clothes that are normally reserved for holidays out from the depths of the wardrobe. A nice a excuse to sprinkle in a few new bits and pieces too of course. What are your favourite pieces that you have your eye on for your summer holidays??

Sammy & H xx

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How We Wear: Occasions

We are both no stranger to a wedding or 5, we have both seen more than our fair share. When it comes to dressing for a wedding we still enjoy putting an outfit together as much as ever. Finding the perfect day to evening dress that's not too revealing or frumpy can be a challenge, but we think we have found our perfect dresses for at least one of our save the dates this year.

H wears: Dress from ASOS, shoes from Office (similar), cuff from New Look (similar), Ring from Accessorize, Necklace by Alison Lush.

Dress from New Look (similar) belt from New Look (similar) , Shoes from Forever 21, Necklace from Forever 21, Bracelets made myself.

Love it: Christmas Wishlists

Anthropologie Gold Monogram Mug/ Paperchase cashmere hot water bottle/ Amethyst Necklace from Sparklefarm/ Chevron Earrings from Vintageooakdesigns/ Love Frankie Stag Cushion/ Kate Spade Stripe iphone Case/ River Island Scarf/ Urban Decay Naked 3 Pallet/ Travel Mug Via Not on the High Street/

It only seems like yesterday that H and I were getting our wishlists ready for last Christmas! We are both lucky enough to be having cosy family Christmas' this year and I am hosting Christmas dinner for my lot, my favourite meal to cook. Lets get on with the lists...

A bit of a theme going on with my picks this year, Loving black, white, pink and gold! I can't wait to get my hands on the Naked 3 pallet from Urban Decay.

Accessorize Purse / Radio Biscuit tin / KitSound Audio Chunky Cable Knit Earmuffs / Archie Grand Note book / Tangle Teezer brush / ipad Air ( I can dream! ) / M&S Tweed jumper /  Newlook Scarf 

I love this biscuit tin that looks like a vintage radio and these headphones that are disguised as earmuffs that actually fit my head - amazing! (normally they are too big for me).

What goodies are on your Christmas wishlist's? let us know in the comments below.

H and Sammy xxx

Dreaming of my very own... Handbag Collection

When I say Handbag 'collection' I don't mean a collection  of handbags, I have lots already. What I mean is a line of bags designed by me for sale in retail shops and boutiques. I am a handbag addict, I think it is something to do with the fact that one size fits all, no awkward dressing room moments or disappointments.

I have always liked the idea of a designer handbag but I am to fickle and like to change my bag too often so can never justify the cost. I have a lot of mid priced bags, I love River Island and Accessorize bags the most, I think because of the detailing they use.  I do own one designer handbag, it's from Burberry and it was a present for my 21 st birthday. I have only used it twice, mostly because it was in the early 2000's and fake Burberry tartan was everywhere which put me off using it back then. These days it just looks a little dated, but I will never get rid of it, It will come back in t fashion one day!

My design

The bag I made from my design

Back to my little dream... As well as my High Street collection of bags, I make and customise my own. My dream would be to collaborate with a High Street store and design my own range of Handbags. I often find myself doodling designs when I am on the phone, I have a whole book full of ideas.

It is good to dream big!

have a lovely weekend.

Sammy xxx

Love it: Getting Cosy

Fox hot water bottle cover, New Look Bobble hat, Mug Cozy, Accessorize slippers, River Island Jumper, Next Reindeer throw

My place looks like a blanket factory right now with all the cosy throws I have scattered around the place! Being cosy and warm is my top priority at the moment, at home the heating is up full whack whenever I am there. Even with the heating on, I love being snuggled up on the sofa surrounded by snuggly things. I love these slippers, they are (faux) fur lined and and so comfy and how adorable is that sleepy fox hot water bottle cover? 

How do you like to stay cosy and warm at this time of the year? 

Have a snuggly weekend x

Sammy xxx

Sammy's Holiday Wishlist

1.George at Asda Sequin vest  /  2.Newlook Neon Bracelet   /  3.TU Pink Swimsuit   /  4.Accessorize Beach bag  /  5.Newlook Aztec Harem pants  /  6.Dorothy Perkins Sandals  /  7.Newlook Earring set  /  8.River Island sunglasses

H and I are off on holiday soon so I have been updating my summer wardrobe with a few bits and pieces, these are my top wishlist items to get before we go away.  I hate spending lots of money on clothes and accessories I only wear on holiday so all these items are under £30 and available on the High Street.

We have some really fun posts set for whilst we are away for you. We wont be able to answer emails or comments for a week or so but we will catch up as soon as we are home.

Where are you guys off to on holiday this year? 

Have a great weekend.

Sammy xxx

Love it: Satchels

Don't you just hate it when you know what you are looking for, but you just can't seem to find it!

I have been looking to replace my trusty Satchel which I brought last year in the Accessorize sale.  It was only a matter of time before the strap came off altogether as I have a tendency to overstuff my bag.  I wanted to replace it but just couldn't find the right fit.

I had done the very thing which you should not do, which is look at too many and so then not be able to make a decision.  They were too big or too small, too stiff, not the right colour, not enough pockets etc. I was beginning to think I would not find something just the way I wanted for the price I could afford.  I really wanted a tan one to replace my old one as it goes with EVERYTHING, but I was starting to get sidetracked by blue and spots and well just about everything.

I eventually went to eBay and found a bag which was originally from Next, but even eBay has its perils of me bidding for 4 other bags before this one was mine!  I am not a natural eBayer as I can't handle the 'just before the bid ends - outbidding' minefield.  It just becomes too stressful for me!  ha, ha.

Anyway, as I was looking around I thought I would share some of the ones I found, so that it might help you in your search or just give you more bags to be tempted by, sorry.

If I had the money, I would definitely have gone for the Cambridge Satchel Company to buy my satchel from.  They are great bags, but unfortunately I just don't have the kind of money to afford one at the moment.  A little more saving up before I can get me one of these.

This lovely blue number is from Zatchels, another very good company, but alas still a bit on the pricey side for me this time, but do check out all the pretty colours.

This one is from ASOS and I think its a man's bag, but doesn't it look very vintage?  A great alternative if you don't fancy trawling vintage shops or if you just don't fancy something pre-loved.

Now, this would be the ideal.  Soft leather, beautifully made.  I love Ollie and Nic bags and so this would be the ultimate.

I think that is quite enough drooling for now, plus also even though I have a lovely new bag, all these are making me want another one again!

What's your favourite and any others I should check out?  Just let me know in the comments section below.

Love it

H

Friday Favourite: Oh Mr Gatsby...

"I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn't any privacy."
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

1. Jewelled Clutch  /  2. Ithaca Tassle Dress  /  3. Vintage Sparkle Head Chain  /  4. Metallic T-Bar Sandals  /  5. Lace Overlay Clutch  /  7. Lucy Lace Dress  /  8. Enamel Drop Earrings  /  9. Osaka Statement Tassel Long Pendant  /  10. Black T-bar Platform Shoes 

I am off to see The Great Gatsby tonight with My lovely friend Verity. My Mum, H and Anna saw it last week and it has been so hard not talking to them about it, I can't wait to discuss all the details, mostly the costumes! 

The majority of the costumes for the film were designed by Prada and Mui Mui so there is no doubt they will be stunning. We know that the movies and TV play a big role in the fashion industry, So I thought a Gatsby fashion themed Friday Favourites would be appropriate. Yummy pleats, fringing, embellishments  t-bar shoes, lace and all things Art Deco!

Last year our Verity had a Gatsby themed Birthday party, It was an amazing day, everyone made a real effort and dresses up, despite it being the hottest day of the year!

 This is a photo that My Hubby took of Me and H at the party looking super glam.

Have a great weekend

Sammy xxx