What I’ve been wearing

Here is my latest outfit selection – absolutely in love with this 50’s inspired dress – definitely my favourite outfit for a long time!

Outfit #1

Hearts & Roses 50’s style dress (from Sirens & Starlets), black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, necklace from Forever 21, rings from Forever 21, H&M, Topshop and Primark. Lisptick is MAC Russian Red.

Outfit #2Beach scene print dress from Primark, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, broderie anglaise bolero from Brazil, necklace form Forever 21, rings from Forever 21, H&M and Topshop.

Outfit #3

Maxi dress from Miss Selfridge, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M, Forever 21 and Topshop.

Outfit #4

Blue graphic print t-shirt from Primark, black cigarette trousers from H&M, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and New Look.

Outfit #5

Tulip blouse from George at Asda, pleated skirt form Motel, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, rings from New Look, H&M and Forever 21.

What I’ve been wearing – 02/08/2013

Finally, a more summery post! It’s been a long time coming, and the pins are out for good (ish!).

Here is a combination of some new pieces and some memories of summers past which I still treasure and wear quite a bit!

Red and white full skirt dress from H&M, nude sling back midi heel sandals from Topshop, rings from Primark and Forever 21. Lipstick is MAC So Chaud. Bright colours short-sleeved shirt from New Look, black cigarette trousers from H&M, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, necklace from H&M, rings from H&M, Topshop and New Look.

Flowery shirt dress from Primark, black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, rings from H&M and Forever 21. Lisptick is Glo Minerals Siren.

Venice print dress from New Look, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, rings from H&M, Forever 21 and Topshop, bracelet from Primark.

Black t-shirt with white collar from Primark, below the knee black patterned skirt from a shop in Stratford centre (bargain of the summer – £5!!!!!!!), black patent peep-toes from Ibiza, rings from New Look, Forever 21 and Topshop.

What’s your style favourites this summer?

What I’ve been wearing – 17 July 2013

I’ve been sooo excited about the warmer weather, been taking an enormous pleasure to put outfits together and creating looks with MUCH fewer items! Love summer months. It takes so long to get to the “no jacket, no tights” point every year and it is so miserable until then but the first warm rays of sunshine seem to erase the grey memories pretty quickly.

So here is my latest selection:

Outfit #1

Long straight black skirt, from a shop in Stratford Centre, Lulu Guinness for Uniqlo t-shirt, white block heel sandals from Topshop, necklace from Topshop, bracelet from new Look, rings from H&M and Primark.

Outfit #2

Navy blue shorts suit from New Look, black sleeveless shirt from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana Calçados, necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelet from new Look, rings from Sobral, H&M, Topshop and Forever 21.

Outfit #3

Black and white flowery dress from Primark, black patent peeptoes from Ibiza (a shop in brazil, not the island!), necklace from Primark, rings from Primark, New Look, Disney Couture.

Outfit #4

Black and white printed maxi skirt and black top from H&M, denim waistcoat from Primark, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, necklace from Little Birdie London, rings from Topshop and H&M.

Outfit #5

Navy trousers and nude lace top from H&M, nude vest from Primark, nude slingback sandals from Topshop, necklace from Accessorize, bracelet from New Look, rings from H&M and Topshop.

Vevie pop-up shop in London

Feeling fabulous and beach-ready with Vevie

Seaside frolics, anyone? How to refuse an invitation to such themed event? Impossible – so off I went to the Vevie pop-up shop on the King’s Road in London. I am glad I did and got to know more about Vevie, a lifestyle, exercise and fitness clothing brand that also do the cutest swimwear.

I got a very warm reception from Alexandra and Carie from Seymour PR and the lovely British designer Caroline Greenslade, who designed swimwear for big brands during her career before deciding to fly solo and launch Vevie at the end of 2012. There was bubbly, lovely canapes and a cute cutout board for pictures.

However, the stars of the evening were really the garments, especially the swimwear. The fabrics are amazing; you can really feel the quality upon touch. The designs are classics and very stylish; clean with adorable touches, slightly retro. They also have in-built support, removable cups, boning, are chlorine resistant, have anti bag & sag performance (up to 200 hours!!!) and are resistant to suntan oils and Body oils.

The fitness wear was also impressive, beautifully designed and crafted, oozing quality and style – think workout jackets, vests, leggings, yoga pants in a beautiful colour palette.

Given the quality, design and craftsmanship, it comes to no surprise they are priced accordingly. Fitness wear prices range between £35 and £125 and swimwear, £80-£160. All styles are available in UK sizes 8-18.

I also got a peek of a beautiful line of bikinis, some with stunning vintage prints, launching soon. Be very excited!

The goody bags were very generous, with goodies from King’s Road spa EF Medispa (putting together a bag with products from Skinceuticals, Biologique Recherche, Cosmedix and Results RX, £25 off a facial), Caudalie with a Divine Oil, balance Me with a skin bright hydrating face mist, a 50% off voucher for Vevie and 50% off all treatments at Lash Perfect Lash Bar! Phew!

They will be on the King’s Road Pop-up Britain shop until the 17 July. I recommend that you pay them a visit and touch the garments. You will, like me, fall in love. Pretty, pretty!

You can also get your hands on the gorgeous fitness and swimwear on the Vevie website.

Vevie’s creator, designer Caroline Greenslade

My favourite swimsuit!

Detail on fave swimsuit

Lovely green

The details are really lovely

It’s all in he detail!

Swimwear

Patterned

Cute swimwear, great colour!

Fitness wear – love the details

Amazing canapes!

Cupcakes!

Canapes

The very generous goody bags!

The contents of the goodie bag!

What I’ve been wearing – 30 June 2013

Finally, an entire outfit selection that says “it could be the beginning of summer”!

Really enjoying to create lighter looks, but I still hope the weather gets better – I have only bared my legs ONCE this year (in this country) and this is NOT RIGHT!

Outfit #1

Leopard print maxi skirt from Primark, black t-shirt top from H&M, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, black and white statement necklace from Little Birdie London, “D” necklace from Miss Selfridge, golden bracelet from H&M, rings from Topshop and Forever 21.

Outfit #2

Blue patterned crop trousers from H&M, white vest from H&M, white cardigan from Primark, white clock heel sandals from Topshop, blue stone statement necklace from H&M, rings from Forever 21 and Primark.

Outfit #3

Black straight midi skirt from a shop in Stratford Centre, leopard print loose 3/4 sleeve top (with a looovely opening at the back) from too long ago to remember where from, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, black and white statement necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelets from New Look, rings from H&M and Topshop.

Outfit #4

Multicoloured flower print shirt dress from Primark, tricolour court shoes from Zara, necklace from Accessorize, rings from H&M, Accessorize and New Look.

What I’ve been wearing – 05 June 2013

It looks like the weather is starting to maybe want to get slightly better. Yeah, I just put that out there with all the caution in the world…

Here is another selection of outfits from someone who is dying to go full on summer!!!

Outfit #1

Black and white flower crop top from Primark, black trousers from H&M, white court shoes from River Island, necklace from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

Outfit #2

Black dress from H&M, red court shoes from New Look, rings from Primark and New Look, necklace from H&M. Lippy is MAC Russian Red.

Outfit #3

Black and white midi dress from Motel Rocks, jade green round toe court shoes from Topshop, bracelets from New Look and Topshop, rings from H&M, necklaces from Topshop.

Outfit #4

Grey dress from H&M, black, white and gold court shoes from Zara, rings from New Looks, H&M and Sobral. Lipstick is Cosmetics a la Carte Vintage.

Outfit #5

Black and white maxi skirt from H&M, black crop top from Topshop, white block heel sandals from Topshop, rings from H&M and New Look, necklace and bracelets from New Look. Lippy is Vintage, again!

So what do you think? I can definitely see my wardrobe slowly (VERY slowly) morphing into a summer one. Almost….

What I’ve been wearing – 30 May 2013

Another week, another load of outfits… Summery outfit ratio: 1 in 5 = Sad

One can only hope for better weather…

Outfit #1

Black sheer shirt and black and white striped shorts from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana Calçados, necklace from H&M, rings from New Look and H&M, bracelet from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Red.

Outfit #2

Blue, white and black printed short sleeve top from Primark, leggings from H&M, studded black boots from Primark, rings and black bracelet from New Look, eye bracelet from Turkey, necklace from Primark. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

Outfit #3

White batwing crop top from Zara, grey cigarette trousers from Topshop, lack patent court shoes from Christian Louboutin (Rolando), animal hair clutch from Viviana Calçados, necklace from new Look, bracelet from Topshop. Lipstick is MAC Russian Red and zombie eyes courtesy of iPhone flash!

Outfit #4

Black and white stripped trousers from H&M, royal blue crop top from New Look, royal blue court shoes from Aldo, ring from New Look and necklace from Primark. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

Outfit #5

White leopard head print top from H&M, black midi straight skirt from the market, denim waistcoat from Primark, white block heel sandals from Topshop, rings from Accessorize, H&M and New Look, bracelets from New Look. Lipstick is Cosmetics à La Carte Vintage.

What I’ve been wearing: 20 May 2013

Confession: this outfit posting hasn’t gone as smooth as I thought… some days I am too busy to take pictures of what I am wearing… so it became not weekly thing, but I have been trying my best, and here is another batch!

I kind of had enough of this “transition” season going on for longer than it should… I just want to ditch the coat!!! Hurry up summer!

Outfit #1

Black and white striped shirt and leggings from H&M, black booties from Primark, necklace from H&M, rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick MAC So Chaud.

Outfit #2

Blue watercolour pattern skirt and royal blue shirt from H&M, black court shoes from River Island, necklace from H&M, bracelets from New Look and Turkey (yes, the country), rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick is Natura Pêssego.

Outfit #3

Snake print dress form H&M, mink court shoes form New Look, rings from Accessorize (fox), New Look (bow) and H&M. Lipstick is Revlon lipbutter in Tuttifrutti.

Outfit #4

Black skater skirt and black studded top from H&M, grey cap-toe court shoes from H&M, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick, MAC Ruby Woo.

Outfit #5

Black top and black and white maxi skirt from H&M, black platform sandals from Zara, blue stone necklace from H&M, bracelet form H&M, rings from Primark (blue oval), and Topshop (?). Lipstick Natura Pêssego.

And this closed what I thought it would be the beginning of she sandals season. I was wrong. Actually, I was a bit cold going home that day…

How are you coping with the extended rubbish weather?

Cat-a-Cake Creations jewellery: a world of cuteness

Accessories are really important in my life – I wear tons of it everyday (actually someone at work once mentioned they were distracted by my rings when talking to me, haha), so I was delighted to receive some lovely samples from Cat-a-Cake Creations, an illustration, design, jewellery and greeting cards (phew!) company by Claire Montgomery.

Illustrator and designer Claire, based in Brighton, UK, specialises in hand crafted collage illustrations; the greeting cards are designed using hand drawn and digital processes and the jewellery, launched in 2012, is hand designed and laser cut.

Her jewellery is very cute and very quirky, girly with an edge – the materials used, acrylic and cherry wood veneer, certainly contribute to that.

bird earring Cat-a-cake Creations - somanylovelythings

So delicate!

I got the lovely Summer Seaside ice-cream cone necklace in gold mirror, which costs £10 and a little flying bird pair of earrings, in a lovely metallic charcoal finish, which retails for a very resonable £6. I really like the length on the necklace chain. The finish is flawless and detail is incredible and you can choose different finishes for some of the designs.

They are very pretty and wearable, definitely unique pieces that will make you stand out from the crowd – and this is just a small sample of her range, which include the latest collection entitled Carousel.

ice-cream necklace Cat-a-cake Creations - somanylovelythings

So quirky and shiny!

You can browse Claire’s jewellery line (which contains necklaces, brooches, charm bracelets, charms, phone charms, and earrings) and her gorgeously illustrated greeting cards (she has an amazing offer available, but will also pick up commissions) on the Cat-a-Cake Creations site and you can buy online on her Etsy site. Oh, and everything is lovingly made by the seaside!

Cat-a-cake Creations - somanylovelythings

This post contains PR samples, however, this review is based on my own true experience with the products and reflects my honest opinion on them.

What I’ve been wearing – 28 April 2013

Another week, a whole set of outfits… aaaaaaah! Again, B&W obsession is NOT going away…

Outfit #1

outfit of the day

Some spots and stripes! Lulu Guinness for Uniqlo top, River Island polka dot skirt, red court shoes from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Red.

Outfit #2

Leather collar shirt, from Primark, black shorts from H&M, black and white court shoes from Viviana Calcados, set of above the knuckle rings from H&M, key, pearl and heart rings from New Look. Lipstick is MAC So Chaud.

Outfit #3

outfit of the day

Didn’t really have time to properly photograph the outfit that wasn’t black and white!!! AAArgh! Black top, blue patterned trousers and necklace from H&M, black court shoes from River Island.

Outfit #4

Apple print shirt from Friday on My Mind, black pencil skirt from H&M, red court shoes from New Look, kiss and bow rings from Primark, set of above the knuckle rings from H&M. Lipstick is Ruby Woo.

Outfit #5

Black and white patterned shirt from H&M, leather-like pleated skirt from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana, bow and key rings and bracelet from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

What about you? What have you been wearing?