Showing posts with label Product Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Product Review. Show all posts

03 October 2012

My Pandora Bracelet


This is my Pandora Bracelet, which I was lucky enough to receive as a gift from my aunts for my 21st Birthday in July. I did know what I was going to get as I was allowed to pick exactly which charms and bracelet I wanted, with a little input from them too but I was also given one of the charms as a surprise!

I started with the Pandora Moments Starter Love and Stars Bracelet which consists of the sterling silver bracelet itself, the two 'Firework Clips' (Above: far right and far left) which hold the rest of the charms at the front of the bracelet and the 'Openwork Heart Charm'(Above: Second from the right)  These things all together were £99 which I think is reasonable considering buying these pieces seperately would have cost £125. I then added the 'July Birthstone Charm' (Above: second from the left) which is a silver metal flower with orange Carnelian stones. To me, my bracelet was complete for my present - I had the clips and two gorgeous charms.

On my birthday, when I received the gift from them, there was also an extra box in the Pandora Bag - the 'Heart and Love Charm'  (Above: Middle). Its an absolutely gorgeous bead - one of my favourites from the collection and I was SO excited to be able to rock it on my bracelet! I think it really completes it and puts me on a solid gold and silver colour scheme for future special occasion charm buying!

I truly believe that Pandora Bracelets are great accessories - as gifts or for yourself. Each charm could represent an important life goal or event, marks in a relationship or even just to buy one for yourself for your personal jewelry collection. They are expensive but I think totally worthwhile as they'll last forever and will be a timeless piece. 

I do have three top tips if you're thinking of buying one yourself:

Firstly, don't get a bracelet that is too large - having it slip down your arm is frustrating, as my sister brought one and the lady in the shop wouldn't allow her to try on a smaller size. Its supposed to be on your wrist, not falling down your arm because its a special piece of jewelery to savour, not to be jangling around. 

Secondly, buy clips - this keeps the beads that you buy at the front of the bracelet and stops them from slipping down the bracelet itself and hanging underneath your wrist. They sit prominently on top and you can get some pretty stylish clips too! 

Thirdly, don't worry about how many beads you have on there and the colour scheme - each of the beads having individual meanings from special occasions is to me is more important than everything blending into one colour scheme. Yes, if I was buying my own bracelet, just as a bracelet without any particular meaning, I would probably do a colour scheme but meaning is far more important!

What do you think of Pandora Bracelets? I know there are lots of charm bracelets companies out there but personally, I think Pandora is one of the best. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

20 September 2012

Scarlett Hearts Golden Snitch Necklace (Review)


I've brought a few necklaces from online jewelry store 'Scarlett Hearts' this summer and after getting plenty of wear from all of them, I thought I'd review my favourite for you all - Scarlett Hearts' Golden Snitch Necklace!

Being a Harry Potter nerd, as soon as I saw this necklace, I knew I had to have it! The piece is a handmade mini 'Golden Snitch' with two golden wings which opens to store a special photo or something small inside! I got the necklace on a short chain as I own so much on long chains and it hangs and has lasted perfectly. The only thing I was a little disappointed with was that the wings weren't fixed in the position they appear in on the site, but I have really learnt to love them moving round and actually think it gives more movement and life to one of my favourite little props from the movies! I've had so many people ask if my necklace was from Harry Potter and its so exciting to be able to say yes and explain more about it!

The speed of service from the company was fantastic - delivered in only a few days in a cute little red bag to keep it in and room for a special something inside, it just confirms that its the little touches that designers add to their pieces which make them so fabulous!

For only £6, the Scarlett Hearts' Golden Snitch Necklace perfect for any Harry Potter fan - I'm going to be wearing it to the WB Studio Tour next weekend too, to show off my nerdiness!

13 June 2012

Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara Review


As previously posted, I got a sample of the Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara in this month's issue of Glamour Magazine. I've been using it for a week now and thought it was about time I reviewed it.

On first opening the bottle, the brush really stood out to me - the wand is very large, long and thick with so many bristles. There is also no curve to the wand at all so I find it very cumbersome when applying my mascara - especially onto the lower lashes - its difficult not to get it on your nose or your cheeks or your eyelids... at least in my experience.

With a name like 'Bad Gal Lash', you would think that the effect would be particularly dramatic but it is very natural looking on your eyelashes. I didn't see any increase in volume nor length to my lashes, it simply coated them a darker colour and perhaps drew the attention to the eyes a little more as it does define the individual lashes particularly well. The major pro of this eyeshadow is no clumping - I've been using it for a week everyday and not once has it clumped on the brush or on my eyelashes. However, it did take multiple coats for me to achieve anything like a good look - this is the first mascara I've ever used where I've had to wait for a coat of mascara to dry before doing another. Some days, I felt I needed three or four coats to get a reasonable defined look.

The sample I used wasn't waterproof and to me that really showed - it just didn't seem to be life proof. It flaked when you touch your eye, it smudged very easily and didn't feel like it lasted all day. Panda eyes seemed very easy to come by using this mascara. 

This is my first experience with a Benefit product and I've been a little disappointed as I've heard so much about the brand. Its nice when you don't want to go all out with your eyes but its nice to have the choice whether you want to go bold or natural with your lashes and to me, this mascara doesn't allow that. Overall, I'd give this mascara a 6/10 - I won't be buying a full size one from the Benefit counter but I will definitely finish off the sample bottle I've got.

11 June 2012

Urban Decay Naked Palette

I finally gave into my craving... I've been wanting this for soooooo long and this weekend decided to make it mine! I brought the Urban Decay Naked Palette! This post will be a review of the product in general and my experience buying it, and you can look forward to more reviews of individual colours in the future. 

The product as a whole costs £36 which might seem expensive but when you consider the quality of the packaging, the mini eyeshadow primer, the fabulous brush and the twelve colours, thats only £3 per colour - not that expensive if you ask me. This was my first experience buying a product from a high-end counter where you get such great service. She used make-up remover to get rid of the swatches on my hands before I left the store, gave ideas on colour combinations and was just generally helpful. Definitely makes the price you pay for the palette feel more worth it when you get great service like that.

The fabric of the packaging is beautiful with the gold embossed lettering but it gets dirty so easily - a little frustrating for something so expensive. The inside of the palette itself is a lot cheaper looking than I had expected - as you can see from the picture below, you can easily see the folds in the paper underneath the mirror.

The first thing I noticed about the colours themselves is how many of them feature shimmer. Being called the naked palette, I would have expected the colours to be a lot less glittery and more matt but the colours are lovely all the same. They're all very pigmented and of a high quality with a tiny amount needed on your brush to create a bold look. The colours are easily blendable with each other so you can create real depth with your eyeshadow too and I'm sure that you'll  never be able to create the same look twice depending on how much of each colour you put on your brush. The colours are such wide ranging from a creamy white, through shades of nude, brown and pink, up to the blues on the far right - each of them are fabulous.

I can't wait to start creating fun looks with the products, using the new brush which is weighted so beautifully and trying eyeshadow primer for the first time!


17 May 2012

Topshop Nail Varnish Remover [Review]


I picked the Topshop Nail Varnish Remover up in town last week when I was browsing the make-up - they were only £2 and I'd never tried "pads" to remove nail varnish before, so I thought I'd give it a go! With work looming tomorrow, I knew it was time to get rid of my nail varnish this afternoon and it gave me a great opportunity to give these a whirl.

You simply rub the pads over your finger nails and it removes the polish quickly and easily. Its interesting as in the packet, the pads are soft and dry but as you start to rub, it lets the liquid out slowly onto your nails meaning it doesn't go anywhere and you don't have to worry about spilling chemicals over any nice surfaces. Literally takes a few seconds - no vigorous nail scrubbing to get rid of the colour - and it left my nails feeling smooth and clear. The product also contains Vitamin B5 which gives strength to your nails which can get damaged so easily. My hands were a bit greasy afterwards - handwashing solved that - but the horrible chemical smell of normal nail polish remover wasn't in the air which was fabulous.

There are 20 in the packet and I managed to remove all my nail polish with one (I had to use both sides and every millimetre of space and liquid to get rid of the polish but I did it!), so for 10p a pop, seems really worthwhile giving them a go! Next time you're in Topshop, be sure to pick up a pack and give them a whirl - I'll definately be picking them up again.

06 May 2012

Revlon Colourburst Lipbutter in Macaroon


The Revlon Colourburst Lipbutter in Macaroon is a medium dusty red shade with hints of gold shimmer. Its a natural colour that is perfect for your classic day-to-day neutral make-up look, and its become a firm favourite in my make-up bag.

As with my previous experience with this range of products, the colour is a lot brighter and more vibrant on your lips than you would normally expect from what is essentially a tinted lipbalm. It stays bright for a few hours before fading to be a subtle hint on your lips. The "butter" itself is great when you apply it, as it gives your lips some shine and makes them soft, but the "butteryness" disappears quite quickly so its more like you're just wearing a lipstick. I would say though that the can sometimes apply in a pretty patchy way which can spoil your look especially if you want a subtle lip shade - as these are lip butters you would kind of expect a one swipe and you're ready type product but that's not always true.

Macaroon is a shade that is exclusive to the UK, so for any international visitors I'm afraid that its currently unavailable - to any Brits like me, its totally worth picking up. I don't know if they're quite worth the £7.99 which they retail at but I've got myself two shades now and have been utterly impressed by both.

You can read my review of the Revlon Colourburst Lipbutter in Berry Smoothie which has a bit more detail about the packaging etc HERE!

29 April 2012

Champneys Spa Skin Rejuvenating Night Cream


Earlier this year, I attended a Champneys Spa Evening for a night of treatments and socialising (you can read my full review of the experience HERE). During the event, I purchased the Champneys Spa Skin Rejuvenating Night Cream for Normal to Dry Skin and I wanted to share my thoughts on the product.

Before I started using this product, I had no skincare routine at all as I've been blessed with naturally clear skin but my skin tends to get very dry in the winter and in harsher weather conditions like we're experiencing at the moment. That's why I figured a moisturizer would be a great introductory product into skincare. I'm nervous to try too many products as I don't want to destroy my clear skin with lots of chemicals but I don't think a moisturizer could do much harm. 

At £9 for a 50ml container of the product, its not cheap but I've been pleasantly surprised with the effect its had on my skin. I usually moisturize my skin in the evening after I've had a shower - I don't moisturize every day but a couple of times a week is what I aim for. Its got rid of a few of the drier patches of skin and gives my skin a glowing, dewy complection. The product itself isn't to heavy or greasy on your skin and you only need a tiny bit to get a really great result across your whole face. It smells great to - very fresh and fruity - but it isnt an overpowering smell that hangs around for too long. Its left my skin soft and radiant and I'm so glad that I purchased it and have gotten into a good routine with the product.

With the stress I've got at the moment finishing my final year at university, its been nice to spend a few minutes looking after my skin each day and so far, I've avoided breaking out due to stress which is a relief. I've also purchased the Champneys Moisturising Day Cream which I plan to try soon too!

22 April 2012

Matalan Crossbody Satchel in Tan

I've made a new purchase to add to my bag collection - Matalan's Crossbody Satchel in Tan. I actually brought this entirely on a whim as I was queuing to buy some simple black flats for work and this was on display nearby - naturally as a bag-a-holic, I whipped it up immediately. Satchels are so on trend and I love this one.

The length of the handle is adaptable which is so useful depending on what you're up to - I've extended the handle to be as long as possible so I can wear it as a proper crossbody bag, but it also looks good short as a shoulder bag. I also like that the bag has a flap top but also a zip top underneath which is great for travelling as it makes it a lot more difficult for people to get into your bag! The bag is a reasonable size and you can fit a good amount inside.

Its from Matalan so the quality of the material isn't fabulous but it only cost £8 so it will do for a while! Its also a mixture of hard and soft side material which I'm not too sure about yet.

Tomorrow I'm in London and am planning on taking this bag so it will its first test! Can't wait!

27 March 2012

My Champneys Spa Party Experience


I recently attended a Private Spa Party at the Champneys store in my local town. I thought I'd write a little review as I really didn't know what to expect of my evening so hopefully this will give you some info and help you decide if you'd be interested in partaking in one!

The basics are that the events take place from 6 - 8.30pm in a Champneys store and it costs £15.

When we arrived at the store, we were greeted by a member of staff who checked us in, offered us a glass of either champagne or orange juice and took us through to the rest of the group. Here we had nibbles (which weren't provided by Champneys and that the hosts had brought with them) and a raffle (again not hosted by Champneys although they did donate a prize for it). 

The evening revolves around a mini-facial and they take a few members of the group away at a time to the treatment rooms to get their individual facials. For my facial, I was taken upstairs and asked about my skincare routine. Using Champneys and Elemis products, she then cleansed, toned, moisturised my skin as I laid back and relaxed with the soothing music. As she was going along, she described very clearly what she was doing and was happy to answer any questions about products and routines. After the facial, she filled in a mini form with some individualized product recommendations that were suitable for my skin and took me back to the shop floor to show me the products she had used. This is an area where I was slightly disappointed with as when I spoke to my friends after my facial, each person had a totally different experience in the treatment rooms. We were told they would be 15 minutes long but they were probably more close to 10 minutes - at least mine was; one of my friends was offered a head massage; one was offered a hand massage; I was asked to take my top off for the treatment and my friends weren't and each were different lengths of time. 
During the evening we were also offered 20% off products and 40% off treatments so it was pretty difficult not to have a huge splurge. I ended up buying the SkinCare Gift Selection which contains four products (each of which I will review very soon!) and costs £10 and so far, I'm very happy with it.

We were also given a free goodie bag which contained two miniature sample products and some vouchers which was great and would definately encourage me to visit the store again. Unfortunately, we were told beforehand that we would get a make-up and skincare workshop however that didn't happen for some reason that evening. When I asked about the demonstration (the part I had been looking forward to most) they said that it wasn't happening - no explanation. So I was left looking at all of the Bare Minerals products alone with no offer of staff help or demonstration.

Overall, the evening was enjoyable but I wish that every member of our party had the same experience and that everything that we had been promised beforehand had taken place. Saying that, I would definately visit and buy products from the store again - we all left very relaxed and with fabulously smooth and soft skin that lasted for days.

For more information and to book your own Private Spa Party, click HERE.

25 March 2012

VO5 'Nourish Me Truly' Shampoo [Review]



After my experience with the 'V05 Give Me Moisture Shampoo' (a review of which you can read HERE), I thought I'd try 'V05's Nourish Me Truly Shampoo'.

As I've said in previous shampoo reviews, I don't think that my hair really fits into any of the categories that V05 have created but went for the 'Nourish Me Truly' as it seemed like a great product to make my hair feel more alive and full of volume and the Give Me Moisture seemed to work brilliantly.

I presume that making the great smells of this range of products was one of the top priorities when they were produced because this shampoo smells fabulous. I have found with this shampoo that the smell isn't as strong as the "Give Me Moisture" and it doesn't linger as long on your hair but it does make the shower smell fab!

This shampoo hasn't made quite as much impact on my hair as the Give Me Moisture shampoo did. I don't know if thats because my hair had already been introduced to V05 Products or because its not as damaged as I thought but it hasn't really transformed my hair in anyway. I've tried alternating between this shampoo and the Give Me Moisture but that didn't seem to do anything either so perhaps I'll try another one of their collection once this one runs out.

Next time you're in town or in need of a new bottle of shampoo, trying one of the new V05 shampoos and conditioners would definitely be worth your while!

10 March 2012

17 Solo Eye Shadow in Mardi Gras


Today, I'm reviewing 17's Solo Eye Shadow in Mardi Gras. I've actually had this product for a really long time as I think it was one of my first makeup purchases but recently rediscovered at at the bottom of a drawer. This eyeshadow has become one of my go-to cosmetics - when I want a simple look that is bold and with a little sparkle I pick this to create my look.

The pigmentation is great - it doesn't take much product at all to create a great uniform look across the lid - and   the colour is strong and actually quite unique for a neutral brown shade. The product itself does have a slight creamy smell to it but its not overpowering at all and once the product has settled on your skin, you can't smell it at all. Its super easy to apply and not to powdery which is always a bonus when you're applying eyeshadow!

This eyeshadow in Mardi Gras is available to purchase at Boots online and in stores now!

Have you ever tried any 17 products? I'd love to hear your thoughts on them!

06 March 2012

Barbara Daly Mineral Eye Shimmer [Review]


I thought I would do a mini review of the Barbara Daly Mineral Eye Shimmer today as I purchased them late last week and have just got the chance to try them.

The two colours I brought were the Angel and Twig. Angel in the tube looks like a shimmery bronze colour but on skin it is orange with shimmer - not a look that I actively try and create. Twig is a shimmery brown but the product itself just blots out of the side of the rollers so it is very difficult to create an even look with it.  The brown in an eyeshadow palette without the glitter would be very wearable day-to-day but I don't think I could say the same for Angel.

What I really wanted to use this product for is as a base colour to add other colours too as its nice to mix up, layer and blend eyeshadows to create unique looks but I don't think its possible with this product. It wont stay on your skin it just wipes off so brushing another colour over it seems impossible - and I've now decided that I don't like applying eyeshadow with a roller like on this product! Brushes are best!

These were both on sale at Tesco for £1.12 each so I don't feel all that miffed that they aren't all that great but I am glad I didn't buy the product at full price - whatever that full price was! The Eye Shimmers aren't available to purchase online anymore and they are in the sale in stores, so if you do want to buy one, doing it very soon would be a good idea.

25 February 2012

Accessorize Baked Eyeshadow Trio in "The Good & The Bad"


I thought I would put together a bit of a review for one of my go-to make-up products - Accessorize's Baked Eyeshadow Trio in "The Good & The Bad".  

This was my first use of a baked eyeshadow and I was really impressed. I had thought that it would be really difficult to get the product itself onto the eyeshadow brush as it is really hard in the packaging but they are quite powdery and it applies perfectly with no creases. The colours themselves are wearable and consist of a dark brown, a light pink with browny hints and a medium brown with blue hints - all three feature quite a bit of sparkle. Also all three colours are easily blendable with each other which is great as you can change your look just by using more or less of one particular shade. It doesn't take to much product to get a good layer of colour on your eyelid and creates a floorless fun look!

I actually brought this last summer so this particular range of colours is no longer available however the Baked Eye Shadow Trio's are available in other colours in Accessorize Stores, Superdrug and online!

I have swatched the colours below in order as they are in the trio, so you can see what the colour payoff is!

16 February 2012

V05 'Give Me Moisture' Shampoo


During a recent shopping trip, my friend raved about the 'V05 Give Me Moisture Shampoo' and so I thought I'd give it a try myself! 

I don't think that my hair really fits into any of the categories that V05 have created but went for the 'Give Me Moisture' as I thought it might give my hair a little bit of volume that it can sometimes lack. This is my first real venture into big brand hair care products - I usually just buy whatever is on sale at the supermarket when I need a new bottle - and I'm really impressed. 

The bottle is nice - I love the bright pink colour - you get a lot of product for your money and the way that it comes out of the bottle itself is great in the shower. The shampoo smells INCREDIBLE, I cannot tell you how much I love that fresh fruity scent and even a full day after washing my hair, I can still smell it. The scent is definitely by favourite part about this shampoo - I'm a sucker for things that smell good!

The day after my first use was a great hair day - I got compliments on how nice my hair looked and I'd literally styled it as I do every other day! It gave my hair incredible amounts of volume and life to the curls, which came from putting my hair up in a bun when it was still wet, looked like they were expertly done at the salon. It made my hair more shiny, glossy and soft to the touch too!  The volume hasn't been quite the same in subsequent washes but I still really love it and will definitely be buying it again!

Next, I think I'm going to try the 'Gloss Me Smoothly' shampoo as my hair can get a bit frizzy and it might do something to tame it a little bit - I'll let you know when I try it. Next time you're in town or in need of a new bottle of shampoo, trying one of the new V05 shampoos and conditioners would definitely be worth your while!

09 February 2012

Beauty Favourites: Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer


I'm almost at the end of my Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer so thought I would blog a little review about it.

I own the concealer in soft honey (102) which is a more tan colour with a hint of yellowy/orange as I have slightly yellow skin. I have found the product to be very blendable - hiding dark lines, spots, blemishes and more with ease. The consistency is a little thick for my liking but it does work well so I would probably buy it again!  The packaging is great with a wind-up and down tube like a lipstick, the product keeps well within it and hasn't melted or changed in anyway over the time I've had it. The concealer also lasted ages and stays on all day which is great too!

The Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer is still available to purchase online (although with different number codes for shades) on the Rimmel Website and of course at your local drugstore. I know I'll be popping into town later this week to buy another one!

08 February 2012

Oasis Bow Detail Embellished Top


I visited Oasis for the FIRST time this weekend (if I didn't say that the 20% Student Discount and sale signs didn't entice me, I'd be lying). I walk past this shop all the time when I'm in town and often look in the window but have never been in to look around before as I thought it would be a little above my day-to-day price range. 

My local store (in Chichester) is quite small but the service I received was fabulous - the girl upstairs (where the sale items and dressing rooms are) helped me pick some pieces from the sale rail, advised me on the discounts and gave me lots of info I wouldn't have known otherwise (even running downstairs to check the price of something!)!

After a lot of perusing I went for the Oasis Bow Detail Embellished Top in a gorgeous dark purple. The fit is fabulous and exactly what I would expect to be my size (no going up or down like in some stores!). The shape is flattering and the inner layer of fabric fits snuggly against your body with the outer, whispy layer floating fabulously around. The bow detail on mine (and actually all of this particular top in store) is a little wonky... the centre of the bow hasn't been gathered properly so it just looks like a random gathering of embellished fabric on the shoulder. Also the button on the back will not undo - I don't need to undo it to take it on and off but... just a small thing! This top was originally £40 and I got it for £12 in the sale so no complaining whatsoever! Overall, I absolutely love this top and will definately be wearing it again! 

Some of the pieces in Oasis are just stunning - these kinds of dressy up blouse type tops really call to me - and I can't wait to buy more in there!


25 January 2012

Cath Kidston Folded Zip Purse


Purses are the kinds of items which I like to be stylish and fun but which I practically use to breaking point and then buy a new one! When a Cath Kidston store first opened in my hometown in autumn 2010, I was so excited as I had visited their store in Brighton and really wanted to take my Mum for a nose around at everything - this was the first thing I brought.

The Cath Kidston Floral Folded Zip Purse has a zip section for change and then a popper releases another section for cards and of course notes! This is great for when you are out and about spending money as everything is super accessible and not fiddily. The zipped part is large allowing space for plenty of useless 1p and 2p coins and there are 14 slots for cards so plenty of sections. The material is durable and essentially wipe clean on the outside which is also helpful.

I've had it for more than a year now and its still as good as new with no wear and tear (minus the slight nail polish mark on the bottom!). The pattern that I have is no longer available but there are loads more designs on the Cath Kidston website and in store so be sure to check them out.


18 January 2012

Beauty Favourites: Collection 2000 Eyeshadow


One of my go-to eyeshadows is Collection 2000's Color Intense Trio in Cookie Dough. Whenever I want to quickly do my make-up or just want a shadowy sexy look for my eyes, I pick this particular trio.

The colours go fabulously with my skin and have enough sparkle in them to give my eyes a real zing! The lightest colour is a golden brown with sparkle, the middle tone is a bronze colour with metallic sparkle and the darkest colour is a real chocolate brown with considerably less sparkle. They blend absolutely beautifully with each other and can provide that dark smoky eye look that is so fashionable at the moment in a slightly different way.

The eyeshadow itself is really easy to apply, it doesnt take many layers to create a strong tone on your eyelid and it lasts all day - easily.The packaging is super practical and fits nicely in my makeup bag for quick and easy access AND the price is fabulously reasonable from loads of beauty shops!

I would absolutely recommend this eyeshadow as a fun brown tone for your make-up collection - 10/10.

10 January 2012

Warehouse Mini Frame Crossbody Bag


I got this Warehouse Mini Frame Crossbody Bag in the Warehouse January sale last week. There were a few different bags on sale but I absolutely adored the color and design of this one and had to purchase it.

Firstly, the color - I adore it as it goes with tonnes of outfits and brings colour when you may be wearing a more neural or dark themed outfit. The picture above is actually pretty true to life in terms of the colour. The bag itself is more of a clutch size but it can fit a fair amount in it (having this bag made me realise how much useless stuff I carry around with me!).

I think it looks kinda 20's like in style and love the quirkiness of the handle with the part chain, part fabric mix. I've been using it everyday as its still the Winter Break from Uni and I don't need to be carrying books or any bulky pieces around with me and it has worked brilliantly for shopping, a walk in the woods and I even used it at my work Christmas Party this weekend! Its fab!

This bag has massively changed my opinion of Warehouse as a brand - the store has been in town for as long as I can remember but I've never thought to go in there as I thought it was expensive and not fashionable. Having this bag has totally changed my opinion as the bag was well made, of a reasonable price and super stylish!

07 January 2012

Winter Wardrobe Staple: Chunky Flat Ankle Boots


Having a great pair of Chunky Fall Boots is definately a wardrobe staple for me - its great to have something to pick from which is stylish and uber practical for the cold (and wet!) winter weather. I often pair these types of boot with a girly mini dress and leggings as it gives them a rockier, quirkier edge!

I have been meaning to do a post about these boots for a long time but needed to find the time for someone to take the photos for me! I wear these Tesco Biker boots in a few different ways (as pictured below) - I fold down the top of the boots to reveal the fur and I also unzip them part way in order to make them more oversized and slouchy. They look fabulous with leggings or tights, although I have worn them with other outfits and they work okay. These boots are still available to purchase online (in a different colour) HERE.

There are loads of designer boots like this which I would love to own one day but for now, I'll stick with my Tesco ones!