NEXT 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY & PRESS DAY

For the past fews weeks I was to lucky enough to carry out a work placement with Next in the press department. I did two weeks in the office then helped out with the Next 30th birthday party and their press day both located at Somerset House. For the party my role was to meet and greet people at the door as they arrived and then handing out goody bags out as people left. 

Luckily I was only scheduled in to work for one hour so I had three hours off to mingle! Eek!!

I greeted Rachel Stevens to the event- she is even more beautiful in real life!! I also got my picture taken with Mr.Hudson who was DJing at the party which was amazing!

The Party

Me and Mr.Hudson

(top from Next- current stock)

I had a great time at the party... Amazing food and flowing champagne as well as a star studded DJ blaring out some summer tunes, what more could a girl want?!

I was lucky enough to meet Ellie and Vicki from the Social Media team at Next who were both lovely! It was really great chatting to them as they organize the blogger events which was really interesting! :)

The press day at Somerset House

My outfit at the press day

(Dress from Next- current stock)

I also got my nails painted whilst I was at the press day from the nail bar...

Both colours are from Essie and are on my wish list as must-have summer shades!

Green- 'Navigate her' 785

Purple- 'Lilacism' 705

Menswear AW12

Womenswear AW12

Homeware

Beauty/Fragrance 

I Loved the new womenswear AW12 collection! From animal prints to enveloped clutch bags, patent brogues and pointy toed heels all screaming out with a beautifully crafted feminine touch. All of the key pieces Next have to offer this upcoming season will add elegance and class to your wardrobe in an instant, the first release of AW will be in store from July so keep your eyes peeled!

During my time at Next I met some really wonderful people who I hope to stay in contact with! :)

P.S really sorry for my severe lack of blogging lately! I have been on work placement for the past weeks and am still trying to get myself sorted for my travels so life is pretty hectic right now but I promise to blog more :)

Love 

xXx

GEOMETRIC, STUDS & POLKA DOTS

Top: C/O Illustrated People

Leggings: Miss Selfridge

Shoes: Topshop

Headband: New Look

Here is todays outfit post :)

I was kindly given this oversized boyfriend tee from Illustrated People and have barely taken it off since, there are just so many ways to style it and I'm still discovering more! I've had these wet look leggings for quite a while now but they are super comfy and seem to go with everything. 

I bought these studded loafers from Topshop a few weeks back, priced at £28 but £25 with student discount I felt it was rude not to! (Truth be told I have worn them so much since I bought them as I love studs at the moment!)

Talking of studs.. I just ordered myself 100 'gun metal' silver studs from eBay along with some 'violet' clothing dye which I will be testing out tomorrow with some DIY on my shorts and denim shirt so I'll let you all know how that goes and post up the results. I'm planning on dip-dying a shirt and studding the collar... I've been a similar one in Topshop but thought it would be cheaper to make it myself and it's a great way of jazzing up clothes you no longer wear!

Let me know if you have tried out some DIY on your clothes yet or if you plan to! :)

Love

xXx

MINT OBSESSION

The pastel trend has been a big inspiration to my summer wardrobe this season, as I continued to pick up some candy shades from high street shops such as zara, H&M and Primark I soon realised that i had a repeatative colour in my wardrobe: mint!

I love this shade so much and you will often see it on my nails to :)

Thought I would share some of my favourite pastel bargains with you, and how I will be wearing them...

Dress: Primark £15

Belt: M&S (gift from my work placement)

Necklace: C/O Cutie Pie

Close up of my gorgeous Cutie Pie geometric neclace :)

Jeans: Zara £26.99

Shoes: Primark £6

Blouse: Primark £8

Ribbon: Haberdashery shop

Skirt: H&M £14.99 (old)

Close up of my shirt & neck tie

Dress: Primark £15

Here is an outfit picture of me wearing my Primark dress, paired with a beige Primark carigan & Michael Kors watch...



My lovely Cutie pie necklace! :)





All the clothing that I have blogged about I have bought recently and is currently in store. (apart from the H&M skirt which is stated that it's not current season.)

I must stop buying mint green garments now as it's starting to take over my wardrobe.. oops!

What lovely pastels have you been buying? any good shops/ items to recommend I'd love to hear! :)

Love

xXx

COGGLES AW12 PRESS DAY

Back in April I attended the Coggles press day, www.coggles.com is an online shop selling high end brands, new designers and vintage clothing.

I had a lovely time at the press day and was really fortunate enough to meet all the team - who were so lovely and very welcoming! They took their time to show me all the brands and even explain the history of Coggles (see further down!)

Hope you enjoy the collections as much as I did! :)

Loved these B store creepers!! (centre)

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Such a cute print!

Here is the story behind the brand name 'Coggles!'...

Victoria (founder) caught her husband cheating with his secretary Sarah Coggles and named the store after her to remind him of the mistake he had made! Ouch!

My favourite brands from the press day were...

B Store 

Draw In Light

Bolzoni & Walsh

Howlin

Sophie Hulme

Orla Kiely

Missoni

If you haven't already visited the Coggles website you can check it out here! Make sure you take a peek at their fab sale which you can also get a further 20% off right now with the code 'EXTRATWENTY' at the checkout!

Love 

xXx