The long shirt : winter wardrobe update

Shirt, boots, necklace, hat - Newlook

 I know, I am a walking, talking Newlook advertisement lately. This shirt came in yesterday and I brought it in a size 16 just to make sure it was extra long to wear as a dress. Long line shirts are becoming really popular lately and are so flattering oversized. I'm planning to update my wardrobe with some plain versions ASAP. I've also ventured into necklace groups lately, they are making a really welcomed update to my usual statement necklace style.

What have you been wearing into winter?

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Life changing product alert : Laura Mercier silk creme foundation 'cream ivory'

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation in 'Cream Ivory' - £34

If you are a part of the blogsphere you will know about this product, if you aren't? I'm about to blow your mind. Bare this in mind - I am pale, I like heavy coverage, consistency I'm dead between wanting dewey and matte ... and in walks the foundation of my dreams? Hellloooo Laura Mercier. Again, another brand I haven't tinkered with before. I'm usually an avid NC15 mac girl or a double wear Estee Lauder fan, but with the slight oxidising of mac and the ghost face double wear produces I've been searching for a new high end, kind to my skin, king of kings products. I've been purging off expensive products for a while, I've been using Loreal true match, but if I'm honest the oiliness and break outs I get from any highstreet foundation, I think its time to accept that my skin is a snob. I'd read so many reviews on this foundation but I was'nt sure that they would do a shade pale enough for me. I ventured in to Bluewater and got myself a tester, and two weeks on? I've still got the tiny tester I left with, the amount you need to average full coverage is minuscule! I have also never received so many compliments on my skin. I've also noticed that my complexion is looking ALOT better in photos. The smell is often commented on, which does smell slightly paint like to me, but for such a full coverage foundation I do expect it, as its what double wear also was scented with. I've had 9 hours working in this foundation without needing to top up on powder and my skin has - touch wood - not broken out. I would advise grabbing a tester of this, as to date it is the most expensive foundation I've brought, but for the teeny amount I need to apply and the results I'm getting - I'd highly recommend this. It was one of those products that when I applied it to my face I literally wanted to thank someone personally for it.

Grab yourself one of these girls, you won't regret it.

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Places to visit : Ebb & Flow Southampton

-Above image not my own

Ebb & Flow Southampton

It's not often that I review places on itsfashionoclock, so when I do you best believe I've found a jem. I'm currently back in my university town of Southampton, and last night I went out with my friend Luke for a catch up, he took me to my new favourite place : Ebb & Flow. Completely new, Ebb & Flow is a cafe / bar on the highstreet in Southampton. From outside the tiled signage and windows give the impression of just another bar or cafe in Southampton. However, upon entering I was quieter literally speechless. If you have a tendency toward anything shabby chic and abit kitsch Ebb & Flow will be a dream come true. We visited in late evening and the atmosphere of the place was really relaxing. There was a mixture of customers, no rowdy students to be seen! mostly couples or friends enjoying cocktails. The bar is literally fit to burst with detail and I could'nt stop looking around and discovering new pieces of art and decor. The drinks menu is broad and boasts of both soft and alcoholic drinks I have never heard of. The prices were pretty spot on with the rest of the city - I paid £7.95 for a cocktail if I am not mistaken. I was also tempted to try the pear lemonade. Food menu wise Ebb and Flow offers a range of light snacks, breakfasts and tapas style dishes for quick wins when your tired from a busy day of shopping. I had a toasted brie sandwich which was incredible - and even better? my side of chips was served in a tea cup! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and elegance of Ebb & Flow and I hope Marstens consider making more as I really think this could be a hit, 

- a must visit if you are in or around Southampton!

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Maybelline colour drama : 'in with coral'

Maybelline colour drama - 'in with coral' - £4.99

I know I know, fire away with another new lip product ... I am obsessed. Maybelline isn't a brand I shop often, not for any particular reason, just because I've always stayed true to the regular brands I've loved always. However I took a trip to Bluewater with Aimee last week and I saw the colour of this pencil and picked it up on a whim. I've always had a thing for packaging - and the product being in a pencil intrigued me. I've only ever tried the Topshop lip crayons, and I didn't enjoy them atall. However this pencil for just £4.99 is a complete steal. This coral shade is a really good colour for a paler skin tone as I often find light coral colours wash me out or make my teeth look yellow. Maybelline describe it as a velvet lip pencil, and I whole heatedly agree with that statement, the pencil isn't dry and the pigmentation is incredible. My only negative points on this product are that its a little small, I'd love a larger size of this and I do worry how I'm going to sharpen it! You also need to be super careful not loosing the product when you put the lid on as it is a creamy product that does get damaged easily. I'm really enjoying this pencil and I'm looking forward to grabbing a few more in Boots ASAP!

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Tales from the earth : a life filled with adventure bangle

Tales from the earth - a life filled with adventure bangle £45

A week back the lovely people from Tales of the Earth got in touch with me and asked me if I would like to review one of their bangles. Having never heard of their brand before I accepted and was curious to see what I would receive. I couldn't believe my eyes when the bangle arrived. Gorgeous, luxurious packaging with colours that almost reminded me of Tiffany. However this brand is a little more down to earth, made in England and a brand that's a little less well known and more personal. With Christmas just around the corner I truly believe Tales of the earth have the perfect gift with these little beauties. They truly showcase luxury and thoughtfulness in a simplistic stylish fashion. Each bangle is packaged in its own box and pouch and has a small message about the quoted bangle you have chose. I love that the quote is inside the bangle, out of sight, keeping the message really personal to you. I picked the 'a life filled with adventure' bangle because with all the movement in my job right now, and all my plans for the future I really felt this would be perfect to keep close to me right now. The bangle itself is simplistic and chic, and obviously would be really easy to wear with pretty much any outfit you have in mind. The only thing I would say is the bangle is on the smaller side, so make sure you check the measurements before you order. I've also got my eye on the busy bee necklace now, I've been really pleasantly surprised by this brand and would definitely consider buying from them in the future. What gifts have you been buying this season? FACEBOOK | TUMBLR | YOUTUBE | LOOK BOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST

What do i do? : an insight into visual merchandising in London

Since graduating my blog posts have became less and less frequent, and although I'd shared my job vocation with you all, up until now I hadn't really explained it. A lot of people ask about my job and how I came to do it so I thought I'd give you all an insight into my experience in visual merchandising and some tips I suppose! NOTE: This is quite a long post! feel free to click off if this is'nt your kind of thing!

London College Of Fashion ; street style photos

Shirt & tights - Primark
Skirt - Choies
Boots & Socks - Topshop

Bag - Monki (Via asos)
Leather jacket - Miss Selfridge

Hat - Newlook

A couple of weeks ago I was grabbed by a couple of girls from the London College of Fashion who were taking street style photographs and they were kind enough to send me a copy of them, lucky me for not needing to shoot this outfit myself. I have only just discovered the Choies website and I have another item I need to blog about ASAP - but I'll save that as a surprise ;) although waiting for the postage was long I could not be happier with the items I recieved. This oversized dog tooth print really screamed out at me, its so bold and looks great toned down with plainer garments such as the shirt I'm wearing here. As promised, I don't think these full a-line skirts will be leaving my body anytime soon .. along with my hat obsession for that matter!

What have you ordered online recently?

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I have nothing to wear

Jumper, trousers, shoes & hat - Newlook
Heart clutch - H&M
Lips - MAC 'Riri woo' 

I have found a type of jumper I can wear! Horray. I'm really suprised how great the quality of these trousers are - I'm hoping to grab these in maroon and grey in the next couple of weeks too. Im trying to change my style just recently, and trousers are something I really want to embrace. I appologise for my hat - again. Its just a thing for me right now, ha. ALSO, any girls who have wider feet at the front - such as myself, these are the only strappy little heels I have found that my feet don't hang out the side of - and that are comfortable! so all around this post is celebrating some newness in my wardrobe haha.

What have you been embracing wardrobe wise lately?

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Bogey green

Slogan designer tee - Missguided
Skirt - Missguided

Pumps - Primark

Choker - Depop
Hat - Newlook
Belt - Newlook

Rule number one when taking blog photos.. don't take them at sunset when your tripod and camera are present in every shot.. oh well! I'd finished work, walked home and wanted to shoot this really quick. The model slogan tee's have been around for ages, but I never really went for one as I'm not a massive supermodel fan - however this tee really appealed to me. Thought it would be nice to share with you all a more casual way to wear a full midi. Seeing as were having such funny weather at the moment these skirts are such a perfect transitional piece. What have you been wearing lately ?

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Mary Poppins, Hello and changes

Fedora - H&M kids
Necklace - Rome @ Newlook
Crop top - Cameo Rose

Skirt, socks, shoes, belt - All Newlook

Well hello there again my little space on the interweb *brushes cobwebs from corners of its fashion o'clock* its that time where I would appologise for lack of posts again, but unfortunatley it has come to my attention that I am not a full time paid blogger - I am a paid full time something else and that for the moment is taking priority. HOWEVER, if you have been pondering where my face has been, some big changes have been happening in my neck of the woods, for one I finished university! I have passed with a 2:1 which I am over the moon about and I graduate in november - cue melt down looking for perfect grad dress - I've also moved back to Kent temorarily and moved in with my nanny :) whos wonderful garden/house you can expect to see floating around in my photographs AND I am currently working full time as a visual merchandiser for Newlook in London Oxford circus store - EEEEE! I'm loving my new position and even the 4am wake up calls are seeming worth it. Its all upwards from here guys! Anyway.. on the outfit front, I've been trying to pluck up the courage to sport a full a-line midi for a while now, and I found this at work and fell in love, if you have big hips like myself, a-lines are 100% the way forward, this outfit is so comfortable honestly. Expecting to ootd repeat this alot... How are you all!
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Perfume collection

(L-R) Lady Million - Paco Raban | Couture Lala - Juicy Couture | Juicy Couture | Daisy limited edition summer - Marc Jacobs | Daisy - Marc Jacobs | Nicki Minaj

I always hesitate to post perfume posts, as I find it really hard to describe scents, but seeing as I got the most beautiful perfume stand/holder from my best friends for my 21st birthday which was in decemember (eek) and that I've now got a freshly decorated room, I thought it'd be rude not to share it with you all. My collection seems to expand around christmas and my birthday, unfortunatley with age, my preference has became more and more expensive, I'd probably say Marc Jacobs Dot and Lady Million by Paco Raban are at the top of my favourites - however the celebrity offerings at a much cheaper price point are always my go to handbag scent - I'm a big time sprayer of perfume. I always go for sweet, fruity scents and most of these are just that with the exception of Lady Million. I'm not going to list the notes in each perfume as I'm sure like me you can't really tell the smell by that! Have a sniff of these - I highly reccomend! FACEBOOK | TUMBLR | YOUTUBE | LOOK BOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST

timepiece lust list

The older I get the more I lust after more long wearing, timeless accesorries. I currently am very lucky to own a Micheal Kors rose gold watch and a white hummingbird Olivia Burton watch, but as of late I just can't seem to keep my eyes off a whole other host of beautiful time pieces!

 

001. Olivia Burton £75 - statement and unique, I love that Olivia Burton arent that well known yet, keeps people guessing!

002. Marc Jacobs £165 - I've got a black asos watch that has recently broke and I love how simple this Marc Jacobs one is, perfect replacement!

003. Marc Jacobs £179 - One of the only small watches to catch my eye...

004. Marc Jacobs £229 - I've seen a fair few girls with this watch, so beautiful!

Are you lusting after any expensive accessories lately? FACEBOOK | TUMBLR | YOUTUBE | LOOK BOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST

Boomf : Ediable instagram marshmallow prints!

*Boomf Marshmallow instagram ediable prints - 9 for £12

Yep, you heard me, your instagram pictures printed not on paper, not on cake, but on ediable marshmallows. Cannot believe that nobody had thought of this wonderful idea sooner. I ordered my boomfs at around 3pm yesterday and they were here ready and waiting this morning. Boomf - by the way - is inspired by the noise the box makes when it hits the floor when they come through the letter box - how cute!

For £12 I think these are brilliant! myself and my housemates were amazed when they arrived! and the marshmallows are genuinley so tasty - ask Daniel, he had some too! which we were worried they would be lacking due to them being printed on. 

For the small asking price, I was suprised at the quality of the packaging and how professional it looked and felt, these little babies would make a perfect gift for anyone. The printing isnt overwhelmingly clear, but they are printing on marshmallows and your box comes with a complimentary copy of your prints just in case!

I'm so glad I came across Boomf and woul'dnt hesitate to order from them again - I recon these could be the next big thing! keep an eye out... 

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