Mellow Yellow

 eBay is slowly but surely destroying my bank account. I cannot stop bidding! There is so much to be had, I think I have a condition. Obsessive compulsive eBay disorder? That should definitely be a thing.

Last week I bidded on these cheerful spring sandals, costing me only 99p! Of course there were postage and packaging costs but I tried to put them to the back of my mind.

I'm having a bit of a thing for yellow at the moment, because I like to brighten up an outfit. These sandals have only been worn twice so are as good as new, and are super comfy. They go with jeans, skirts or dresses and will look perfect with my Valentine's Day outfit (post coming soon!).

Although they may look flimsy they are actually very supportive on your feet and have not given me any blisters so far. I'm not sure how old they are because they have the old Asos logo, but I am so happy with them.

 I am really looking forward to summer now, with lots planned. I am going to Croatia with my best friends, then Naples with college, then Ibiza with my boyfriend, followed by volunteering in South Africa, and finally going to a wedding in Greece! It is going to be so much fun and hopefully I will have a killer tan by the end of it. I'm going to have to plan so many summer outfits before then...

Pocky x

P.S. You may have noticed the add on the right of my blog. WalG is a clothing brand that has lovely pieces, I especially love the dresses. They offer simple, every day clothing that as well as sassy evening dresses, make sure to check them out!

Spring time steals

Whenever I am anywhere near a Zara my instincts guide me there immediately - I cannot get enough of it! Although all the items are generally on the pricey side, I have always managed to find some gems in their sales. And todays trip into my local store did not disappoint.

Zara's clothes are beautiful. They have a eclectic mix of of elegant, quirky, basic and bold styles of clothing, which means that there's a perfect item for everyone.

I have been wanting a pencil skirt for a while now, as I love the classy look they can add to an outfit. This stunning purple and orangey-pink flower number instantly caught my eye, and for only £10 (down from £25!) I could not resist.

I can't wait to wear this skirt out, and the bright colours means that I will definitely be wearing it in the summer time. As you know I love my flower patterns so this is another to add to my collection!

Ranglan shirts are very popular at the moment, and I have been looking for one for ages that's not too expensive. After Phoebe Lettice, star of Made in Chelsea, wore one I have been eager to find one to call my own.

(sorry for the shit picture!)

I got this shirt from Primark for £4 and it is exactly what I was looking for. Although Primark generally isn't great quality, the shirt doesn't look too cheap and is thicker than most of the other shirts available in store. I am going to make sure to hand wash it so it lasts longer. 

I am loving sheer material at the moment, and found this gem in the Zara sale for only £1.99!

The sheer shoulders make an outfit look cool and the deep blue colour means that it goes with literally anything. Bargain!

I definitely need to stop spending as I have very little money due to my summer holidays I have planned. Hoping the weather gets better before then...

Pocky x

Floral playsuits

I have always loved playsuits because they are so easy to dress up or down. Team them up with heels and a leather jacket and you've got a perfect party outfit, or match them with a pair of boots and a baggy cardigan for a lovely everyday look. 

Floral prints are 100% in this spring, which I am so happy about because I think they can be worn in so many different ways. I have already treated myself to my first floral purchase of the year (the first of many!), a beautiful playsuit from Topshop.

It's a simple but elegant floral pattern, that has slightly sheer arms. I wore it to a friend's birthday party with my heeled Chelsea boots (see previous post), and it was great because the sheer material meant that I didn't get too hot! I got a few compliments about my outfit which was nice because I don't tend to get many.

The playsuit was originally £50 and was reduced to £30, and I got another £3 off that with student discount. It has a lovely flowy sort of look to it, which I think is very lovely.

There are many other floral playsuits available at the moment, so here are a few of my favourites:

Asos

Love the vintage look to this playsuit. It has very pretty spring colours and would be perfect if the weather improved! This is a good choice for paler skin and blondes particularly.

Price: £42

Link here

Missguided

The pinky colours are gorgeous, and I really like the long V neck at the front. This is probably more appropriate for evening wear, a great party outfit!

Price: £24.99

Link here

Boohoo (bargain!)

This cute daisy print can be dressed up or down, and will also last through the whole summer. It would also look great at a festival. It's also a total bargain.

Price: £12

Link here

Think this has been my longest post! There are plenty of other floral playsuits available but I thought I'd choose ones that you wouldn't see out in the shops. I know it wouldn't be long until I get a new one...

Pocky x

Chelsea boots!

Hello again pals

So the Chelsea boot is a major hype at the moment, flat or heeled. And I am a huge fan.

The reason I love them so much is that they go with anything: jeans, skirts, shorts, dungarees etc etc. Also, because they are wedged they are comfortable enough to wear everyday. They aren't too good to run in though...

The Vagabond Chelsea boot is of course the ultimate Chelsea boot. However, they are rather expensive  (£79.99 to be precise) for your average, lazy, never-having-any-money sort of person like me.

There is a saviour for us, which is the mini heaven called eBay! I bought this pair of Chelsea boots for £25 and they are absolutely beautiful.

I wore them to Office to compare them with Vagabonds. Vagabonds are of course of a better quality, but not significantly. The boots look exactly the same, and are equally as comfortable to wear. The Vagabonds are more weighted, but really the eBay boots are of a very good quality.

So if you are thinking of investing in a heeled Chelsea boot, get these! They are great for how much they cost, and save you a significant amount of money.

Thank me later...
Pocky xx

(P.S. Here's the link if you want a look http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOMENS-LADIES-MID-HIGH-BLOCK-HEEL-PLATFORM-CHELSEA-CASUAL-ANKLE-BOOTS-SHOES-SIZE-/121195418393?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item1c37cf5319 )

Lil' bit of peplum

Hello there!

First blog post from me. Bit confused as to what's going on but I'll give it a go!

So I've never really been into peplum, mainly because I have quite a straight body and literally no hips so it always looks baggy. But a cheeky sale buy from River Island changed all of that... (suspense).

I got this white peplum top number for £6 (yes, £6!) down from £28 in the River Island Christmas sale. I teamed it up with a gold and black belt (also from River Island) to try and create the illusion that I have hips. 

It was my friends 18th birthday so I decided to wear the top. I wore it with a black body con skirt and tights, with my favourite favourite boots ever (blog post on them coming soon). It resulted in a basic look, which doesn't look too over done or too underdone. Perfect for a night out to the pub!

Please ignore my embarrassing pout!

Pocky x