November 22, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Fashion & Beauty

Christmas Jewellery

It’s been a busy busy hectic few days for me, and the next few don’t look like getting any less so, it’s that time of year for Christmas parties and family and social obligations. But since I saw Jennine at the Coveted make this fantastic necklace out of a laser cut Christmas ornament I haven’t

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What are you wearing? Super Spy Trench Coat

Polo Neck – Next Trench Coat – Ebay Boots – New Look Rose Corsage – Oasis (about 9 years ago so don’t go looking!) I finally went to see Quantum of Solace the other day. A bit late I know, but I had a 2 for 1 ticket that they wouldn’t let me use the

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What are you wearing? Snow Style

Hat – Millets Polo Neck – Next Jacket – Monsoon (from a Charity Shop) Boot Cut Jeans – Primark Studded Belt – Primark Boots – Faith Gloves – Harrods It snowed this weekend, which was a refreshing and unsual change. It always gives me a holiday feeling when it snows, though as usual in the

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Baby it's cold outside: Buying your perfect winter coat

Oh my goodness, suddenly it’s winter! One second I was wondering whether I even needed to bother taking a jacket, and all of a sudden I’m wearing a scarf and sweltering every time I walk into a shop because of my huge winter coat. I have 3 coats for proper winter, a nice, wool, brown

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Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes.

I’ve never been sure why Halloween costumes for grown women always seem to be entirely about wearing as few clothes as possible, or swathing yourself in cheap synthetics. I’ve always put together my own costumes, from stuff I already own or can easily purchase, this year The Coveted is doing a great series of posts

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What are you wearing? Casual checks.

Polo Neck – Primark Belt – River Island Checked Trousers – Oasis Boots – Primark OK. So it’s not exactly cutting edge, but I love this outfit. I think it’s classic with a bit of a funky 70s edge.  The trousers were bought in the Oasis sale a good 4 or 5 years ago now

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What are you wearing? That time of the month….

Glasses – (should have gone to) Specsavers Polo Neck Jumper – Next Skirt – H&M Jacket – TopShop Shoes – George I’m a contact lens wearer, I have those ones that you sleep in for a month and then change, so on 2 or 3 days each month I revert to my specs to give

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Style that slays: Anya Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Recently I’ve been re watching one of my favourite ever TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. During the 90s and early 00s I was utterly obsessed, and a bit of distance has found me re watching it with a keen eye for that 90s style. Little accessories like a stretchy zig zag hairband, terrible, slightly

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What are you wearing? 40s Style Dresses

I love 40s style dresses and I bought this one at a Supermarket over the summer for the grand total of £7.50 and I’ve worn it to death. It’s got a great 40s style feel to it with shaped shoulders and breast pockets in a cute little floral print. The sun’s still shining but there’s

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