Not Another Awards Show Post

I'm afraid so! I wasn't planning on doing a who wore what style post, especially since none of the fashion on display at last nights BAFTAs really appealed to me. But once I saw some of the pictures from the 2012 Grammy Awards (also held last night), I was much more impressed and felt the need to share some of my favourites:

Corrine Bailey Rae

Katy Perry

Carrie Underwood

Bruno Mars

Kings of Leon

I'd also like to apologise for my lack of posting last week, it was an unexpectedly busy one, so unfortunately blogging was put on the back burner. This coming week looks like it's going to be just as busy, I'm starting my new job tomorrow, followed by a visit to Nottingham at the weekend to see family and friends, which I'm super excited about! But I promise this sporadic style of posting is only temporary and will not be a regular occurrence!

What do you all think of awards show fashion so far this year?

Currently Coveting: Dahlia

All dresses and shirts shown: Dahlia

Oh wow! I can't get over how much I adore Dahlia's lastest spring drops. I've been admiring their clothes for longer than I can remember and this season looks set to be as great as ever. Dahlia clothes always have a very girly and vintage feel to them, which I love, and the devil is definitely in the detail as each piece has it's own little quirks which help to make it special. Like the pussy bow on the orange blouse or the scalloped detailing on the polka dot dress, just gorgeous.

I can't wait to see what other great designs Dahlia comes out with this season. I only have one problem, deciding which piece I want to buy the most! Eenie meenie minie mo...

First Time For Everything

'Mischief' By Topshop



I've always shied away from red lipstick in the past. As much as I've wanted to wear it, my make-up is usually pretty conservative so I always thought pillar box red lippy would be too much of a big statement for me. But recently I decided it was time to man up (so to speak) and give this classic beauty trend a go, and I'm glad I did!

The lipstick that converted me is 'Mischief', part of the ever-popular Topshop make-up collection. It glides on so smoothly, is wonderfully vibrant and has a lovely soft sheen. It definitely comes with the Shona Seal of Approval

I'll leave you with a picture of me sporting my latest beauty buy. Happy weekend everyone!

Spotlight On: Love

All Items shown: Love

Happy February everyone! May I start the month by introducing 'Spotlight On'. I decided it was about time I started some regular features on my blog so every month I'll be bringing you my favourite clothing brand of the moment and telling you exactly why I think they're so ace.

Kicking things off is Love (or In Love With Fashion if you prefer). I adore their range of colours, luxurious fabrics and on-trend designs, making them a must-have for every girls wardrobe. The black wrap-over dress stands out for me as I think it would be so versatile and the maroon fishtail maxi dress is to die for!

If you like what you see and read so far then their website is well worth a look. Go and find yourself a new favourite.

Sweet Disposition

I have a really big sweet tooth! Chococolate, cakes, sweets, I love it all. It's a pretty typical girl thing and it seems no-one knows that better than Accessorize. I know I'm a bit late to the party since they started making cosmetics a few months back, but I'm so glad I discovered them eventually. I'm especially taken wih this cute Cupcake Shop lip balm set. It contains three luscious lip balms (Strawberry, Vanilla and Mint Chocolate Chip) in cute cupcake shaped packaging. They leave my lips wonderfully moisturised and smell good enough to eat. Heavenly!

Special mentions also go to their Merged Eyeshadow in Moondust (pictured below). It's great for making my eyes look bright and wide awake, even first thing in the morning when I'm feeling anything but.

(Images from Accessorize since my camera charger is AWOL)

P.s. A big "Hello" and "Thank you" to my new commenters and followers!

Dot-To-Dot

Shirt, bag& leggings: Miss Selfridge  Shorts: Oasis  Boots: Topshop



Firstly, apologies for the bad (and slightly bizarre) lighting in these pictures, after what seemed like a lifetime of brightness/ contrast adjusting I had to accept this was the best they were going to get. Winter and photo taking definitely aren't compatible, so there's yet another reason to look forward to summer. (As if there weren't enough already!)

Anyway, polka dots have taken over from Breton stripes as my print of the moment, which you can probably tell from my choice of blog background. This shirt has quickly become my go-to piece, it's both comfortable AND stylish, which is a winning combination in my opinion. I've teamed it with my green Miss Selfridge satchel on this occasion, I love using colourful accessories to brighten up an outfit and this bag ticks all the right boxes.

Polka dots are still on trend, much to my delight, and they come in all colours and sizes, so even if you're a bit print shy, there's bound to be a piece out there that appeals to you. I've included a selection of my favourite dots and spots available on the Great British high street right now, enjoy!

1. Oasis  2. Miss Selfridge  3. Topshop  4&5. Asos

Turn It Up: Blasts From The Past

Since my blog has mostly been fashion-oriented over the past few days, I thought it was time I threw a bit of music in there to spice things up a bit. I'm in a bit of nostalgic mood after visiting my old uni campus earlier today, so my song selection is made up of tracks from the past few years. Some more recent than others. You can watch my number one video below as well.

1. Kasabian- Fire This is one of my favourite songs of theirs. It's mind blowing live as well.
2. White Lies- To Lose My Life “Lets grow old together, and die at the same time.” Morbid or romantic? You decide.
3. Lady Gaga- Alejandro Reminds me of my holiday to Turkey in 2010. Lying by the pool with a cocktail, good times.
4. Hard-Fi- Tied Up Too Tight I've been a fan of these guys from the beginning. I challenge you not to sing along.
5. Beyoncé - Sweet Dreams. Pop Perfection. Who run the world? She does.
6. Sunshine Underground- Put You In Your Place. Leeds' finest unsung talents. This is catchy as hell.
7. Calvin Harris- Acceptable in the 80's. He's got hugs for you if you were born in the 80s, apparently. I'm holding him to that!
8. Muse- Knights of Cydonia. Picking just one of their songs was hard, but in the end it had to be this epic number.
9. Rihanna- Disturbia. Over three years later and I'm still not bored of this.
10. Vampire Weekend- A Punk. I've spent many a night at the O2 Academy dancing my socks off to this.