Why I love Sequins

There's 2 things that I absolutely love in life. The Royal Family (weird, I know) and sequins. (Actually 3 if you include Ryan Gosling!). I've just finished watching the live stream show of the Ashish AW12 collection and my are we in for a treat next season. If I could wear head to toe sequins all day every day then I would and Ashish has confirmed everything I love about those tiny bits of sparkle.

A few weeks ago I was browsing the More! magazine blog and came across a website called Edie Mac. They are a website who specialise in statement, vintage pieces. The products are sourced from all over the globe and include knitwear, dresses, skirts and trousers, BUT, it was the trophy jackets section which caught my eye and lead me to this little beauty.

I've got a statement sequin jacket which I found in Rokit in Covent Garden last year. Yeah, I spend my nights getting caught on other people's clothing and my friends refer to me as "MJ" everytime I wear it but I love it and it really makes a boring outfit stand out. Now, the problem with vintage sequin pieces is that eventually the sequins do start to fall off (sadly MJ is withering away) so it was time to invest in a new piece.

I wore mine last week for our Press Show at work and everyone seemed to like it. Paired with a pair of skinny jeans and a cat print blouse (taking some inspiration from Victoria Beckham there) I really like the clash of prints.

Jacket: Edie Mac

Blouse: Dorothy Perkins

Jeans: New Look

Bracelets: Miu Miu & Hérmes

Rings: H'n'M, Ottoman Hands and Mawi for Disney Couture at ASOS

Brogues: Primark

Be sure to check out the rest of the collection on the Edie Mac website. I've got my eye on this one next!

Elle Style Awards 2012

Last Monday, I arrived at work to be told I would be attending The Elle Style Awards on behalf of the company. Erm, WHAT. It's 9am on a Monday morning and I've just been told I'll be spending the evening smoozing (is that even a word?) with some of fashion's finest. Last year Blake Lively, Alexa Chung, Henry Holland, Emma Watson AND David Gandy attended and after checking this year's line up frantically after I was told, I was definitely in for a treat.

I opted to wear my Very dress teamed with my Miu Miu clutch for the occasion. I was slightly concerned that everyone there would be dressed in head to toe designer but I spotted some Topshop and ASOS getting down on the dancefloor and received a few compliments on my dress from people who couldn't believe where it was from. My manager and I arrived at the Savoy around 10pm and waited in a queue to get into the party and as I looked down this rather glam lady was walking up the stairs towards me dressed in a beautiful fur coat, turns out it was Naomi Campbell. Yep, one of the world's biggest super models just grazes past me. So casual. I was trying to keep my cool but to be honest, I was screaming and fan girling slightly inside.

As we sipped on mini bottles of Moet and chilli martinis (sounds gross, but they were delish!) we were treated to a performance from the gorgeous Emeli Sande who was joined on stage by none other than Professor Green (OH MY GOD). I have to say, I've always fancied him but he's even hotter in the flesh and really lovely. The DJ's on the night were playing some amazing tunes and there were celebrities everywhere I looked. We took a peek into the grand room where the actual awards were held and it was beautiful. I really need a nights stay in The Savoy!

Oh hello Eddie Redmayne!

The amazing goody bag which included: Elizabeth Arden 8 hour face cream, Vivienne Westwood perfume, a Next gift card, OPI Nail Varnish, Benefit Mascara, iPhone case and an amazing Valentine's Lola's cupcake.

If you want to check out the winners on the night, Catwalk Queen has done a round up. Massive thank you to Elle for putting on such a fantastic event. I won't be forgetting it any time soon.

Spice Up Your Life...

So on Saturday morning I woke up to the news that the Spice Girls would be reforming for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Two of my favourite things becoming one (yes, going to see how many Spice Girl puns I can fit into a post) The Spice Girls and The Royals. One of my favourite members of Team Spice, now turned  fashionista has launched her new collection, which is making me 'wannabe' just like her. Okay, I'll stop now.

My favourite pieces from VB's collection are the cat print dress and the scallop trim pink dress. So imagine my delight when I discovered Asda are doing their own version of Posh for a measly £16! What a bargain. Now all we need is the handbags, the shoes, the cars, the LA mansion and not forgetting the HOT HOT HOT husband (god bless H'n'M for THAT advert).

Scallop Trim Shift Dress available at George at Asda £16

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Pretty Pastels.

I'm getting a bit addicted to very.co.uk ever since setting up my account. Beware though folks, it's pretty easy to get confused and instead of paying straight away on my card I *somehow* managed to set up a credit account and next minute I had £700 to spend (VERY dangerous). After this transaction though I'm going to be sure to pay off my debts to Very and switch the account.

I'd seen some images of Fearne Cotton's catwalk show a while back and checked out her range along with Holly's. To be totally honest, not much caught my eye except from a pastel yellow pleated skirt (yeah, like I need another one) and a heart print jumper. The next day both arrived, the skirt looked absolutely awful on me but the jumper was lovely. I wore it yesterday with my light pink maxi from Primark and some converse. It's so cosy and didn't lose shape at all (you know how sometimes with thinner jumpers the arms tend to go a slightly baggy - or is that just me?).

Jumper: Fearne Cotton for Very.co.uk

Skirt: Primark

Converse trainers

Chanel necklace: Portobello Road

Peace Necklace: Claire's Accessories

Rings: Accessorize, Boots, H'n'M and Jessie Western

I also bought the orange pocket maxi skirt as seen on Clare but it looked no where near as nice on me as it does on Clare. She's one of my favourite bloggers and has incredible style. I'm so looking forward to Spring now and getting my pastel on alot more!

HOT BRAND: Grandma Swag

Okay of course I'm going to biased as this has been set up by 2 of my closest friends but seriously guys check it out as it's amazing (especially the headwear). Started by 2 girls from West London, Grandma Swag scouts high and low for one off vintage pieces and then adds Grandma's twist - whether its quirky buttons, huge embellishments or beautiful ribbon and silk detailing.

The blurb:

"We sew, We stitch, We hunt, We gather, we search high and low to find you the most amazing vintage, reworked, customised and handmade clothing. Most of our swag is on ASOS Marketplace so please take a look at what Granny is hiding".

Handmade Headpiece £15

ZigZag Cardigan £35

Cable Knit Cardigan £30

Turquoise Cardigan £27

Turban £15

There's an element of Grandma in most people's wardrobes and Grandma Swag is actually making me wish I had more patience to scour charity shops on a regular basis but what makes this brand special is the girls personality and own unique style really comes through on the simple touches they create on these vintage pieces.


To view the whole collection, head on over to ASOS Marketplace here and you can like them on Facebook too! 

Are you going to the Oscars?

The title of this post is pretty apt as I celebrated one of my friends Birthday this weekend in a bar but the dress I was wearing managed to make me look like I was attending the Oscars!

Last week I was scrolling through Grazia and my eyes came across this little beauty from Very.co.uk. I've never shopped with Very before and it's actually never crossed my mind to even check out their website when I'm shopping online. I know they do a plus line too which is always a bonus for me. This dress is absolutely stunning and probably one of the nicest I own. It's a lovely fit with an elasticated waist and then cape-like arms and drop detail around the neck. I know it's seems a bit too special to wear to a bar but I was dying to wear it ever since its arrival on Thursday. To tone it down slightly I put my leather jacket on over it and just wore some studded ballet pumps from Topshop (which you can hardly see anyway).

This quality of this dress is amazing - I don't even think not one sequin dropped off the whole evening. It's always a bit awkward wearing full sequin clothing - the worry of getting attached to other people and sequins falling off all over the shop! But hats off to Very as I think it's well worth the £120.

Dress: Very.co.uk

Pumps: Topshop

Jacket: Primark

Jewellery: a selection from Accessorize, Love Heart and Cross, Claire's and H'n'M

I already can't wait to wear it again but this time with a pair of heels and a blazer! And I'll definitely be heading back to the Very website again for some more purchases.

2012? I'll drink to that.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Okay, okay it's slightly late but let's be honest most people continue to say those words right up until the end of January so I think I'm okay.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year. I spent my NY away this year. I've said for years I want to get out of London and I finally did. 3 of my best friends and I went to Frankfurt for a few days to party hard and see the sights. (More of Frankfurt to come in the next post!).

2011 was a good year. I celebrated my 25th birthday in Vegas, went to Berlin, got muddy at Lovebox festival, met some absolutely INCREDIBLE ladies at Plus London and These Girls Turn Heads got its feet well and truly off the ground and I got to work with a couple of exciting brands. There's a lot more in the pipeline for the blog in 2012 and I can't wait to get some of it off the ground. I'm so pleased that my readership has grown and the relationships I've built through blogging. And yes, like a lot of you, one of my MANY resolution iss to blog more. You girls (and boys) that have full time jobs and still manage to blog everyday I seriously bow down to you!

So, here's what I wore today. I bought this dress in the ASOS sale and originally wanted to wear it for Christmas Eve but ASOS sent me the wrong one. (I'm starting to think the people behind the ASOS Here To Help twitter page actually think I'm mental as I'm always moaning about something - it's not me though I swear!) to be fair to them their customer service is outstanding and I've always had my issues resolved quickly. This dress was only £21.50 and today is the first time I've worn it. I did take it to Frankfurt but it never made an appearance. I was slightly dubious as it's not from ASOS Curve and I thought it may be a bit tight but it fit! There is an elasticated waist though ;) I love the retro chain print on this and the pussy bow, although I do feel ever so slightly like a Secretary.

I wore my new Aran cardigan over the top which was a gift all the way from Ireland! It's the warmest and cosiest item of clothing ever and so soft! I'm pretty sure people who saw me today thought I was absolutely mental not wearing a coat but I just don't like them! I know that sounds weird but I just don't think coats look great on me. Give me a blazer or a cardigan any day.

This big brown stone ring cost me €1 in Frankfurt! I bought it in green as well.

Dress: ASOS

Cardigan: Unknown, Ireland

Pumps: Topshop

Bag: Mulberry

Rings: H'n'M, Love Hearts and Crosses and Topshop