Inside the July Miss Glossybox

22 Monday Jul 2013

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So in my Beauty Box Bonanza post yesterday I gave you a sneak peak of what I had received in my July Miss Glossybox (the second box from Miss Glossybox not to be confused with Glossybox). This boz is £7.00 + £2.95 p+p and there is a new box every two months. Here is the full reveal :

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Beauty Box Bonanza! Glossybox, Miss Glossybox and Birchbox

21 Sunday Jul 2013

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Hey 🙂

So I recently started a new job and guess where my first pay check went? Well a lot of it was eaten up by beauty box subscriptions. I have wanted to try so many beauty boxes for so long that I went a little OTT and ordered 3 different beauty boxes in one night. Of course, I rationalised that I could blog about them, so they are for research purposes too, not purely self-indulgence. Well that’s my story and I am sticking too it.

The boxes I ordered were all July versions, I got GlossyBox, BirchBox and Miss Glossybox ( this box is aimed at younger teens and is only £7 plus P+P while the other 2 boxes are £10 plus p+p) so at least one of my boxes was for research purposes as I have yet to see any Miss Glossybox reviews so I thought I would post one 🙂

But first, here are all three boxes together in their arrival condition:

Inside these you will find:

Stop by the blog tomorrow for a full review of the July Miss Glossybox, here is a sneak peak before you go :

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The Minimum Wage Dress

20 Thursday Jun 2013

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Sometimes when you work you think of prices in terms of hours, for example ‘those shoes will cost me 5 hours pay’. I recommend this style of thinking if you need to look after your pennies because when you think of the hard work you have done to earn your money when you are considering a purchase it really curbs your spending.

Well in most cases it does, but if you happen to shop at Shelikes.com thinking in terms of ‘price vs. hours’ probably won’t put you off your purchase.

That’s because they have just introduced ‘ The Minimum Wage Dress.’

This dress costs just £3.68 ($5.68) (€4.30) (Prices converted on 20th June 2013) In the U.K £3.68 is the minimum wage for under 18s so for minimum earning 16 and 17 year olds this dress costs one hour’s pay. The dress is supplied to shelikes.com by Figa Store.

It comes in 4 colours as shown below:

The dress is described by www.shelikes.com as :

The Minimum Wage Dress – Only £3.68! A dress worth keeping! This spectacular cut out dress is the perfect choice for all your summer occasions. Featuring a cut out design & knot detail. Versatile & easy to wear, team with colour popping heels for the evening, or wear with hi top trainers & a customary denim jacket for the day.

Approx Length – 28.5″ (72.5cm)

95% Polyester 5% Elastane

Machine Washable

So what are you’re thoughts on all this? Do you think it is a wonderful idea? Do you wonder about the profit made on this dress? Would you like to know how the company can sell it so cheap? Do you think more companies should be selling items like this? What do you think about the dress itself? Do you like the style? The colours? Should they broaden the range of Minimum Wage Dresses available?

Also what are your thoughts on different age groups having different minimum wages? Personally I think it is very unfair, if you do a job I think you should be paid as much as the other people who do the same job, age should not be a factor. Do you agree/disagree? I would love to get your comments about this.

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Highstreet to Ascot – Highstreet Hats worthy of Royal Ascot

19 Wednesday Jun 2013

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Here in the UK each year Royal Ascot takes place, a series of horse races at Ascot Racecourse which the Queen and members of the royal family attend. The event is just as important for fashionistas as it is for horse race enthusiasts and you would be out of place at Ascot without a beautiful hat. But you don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds to crown your head with something fashionable. There are Ascot worthy hats right on the high street. I’ve rounded up a selection for you to look at. If you watch any of the Royal Ascot coverage see if you spot any of these :

Alexon Purple Large Disc Fasinator from Debenhams for £49.00

Alexon Purple large disc fascinator from House of Fraser for £49.00

Black Natural Gabby Disc from John Lewis for £50.00

Black spot Trim Fascinator from BHS for £22.50

Coast Marla fascinator from House of Fraser for £45.00

Contrast Lace And Satin Mini Top Hat from Accessorize for £27.00

Debut Cream Lace Saucer Headband from Debenhams for £30.00

Debut Light Grey Loop Quill Hair Piece from Debenhams for £26.25

Designer Light Gold Looped Feather Headband from Debenhams for £26.25

Fuchsia Linda Pillbox Hat by John Lewis for £35.00

Hatbox Dark Grey Floral Hat from Debenhams for £40.00

Lilac Chloe Disc Hat from John Lewis for £45.00

Organza Hat with Skirt from Accessorize for £32.00

Paris Hat from Accessorize for £39.00

Phase Eight Dusty Pink Organza Rose Fascinator from Debenhams for £17.50

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Phase Eight Shell Pink Hayden Fascinator from Debenhams for £27.50

Top Hat by Stephen Jones Designer Red Orchid Wave Headband from Debenhams for £85.00

Untold Flower trim oval pillbox from House of Fraser for £31.50

Untold Lace covered pillbox from House of Fraser for £31.50

Untold Sonia saucer hat from House of Fraser for £38.50

White Whiteley Fine Mesh Fascinator from John Lewis for £40.00

Let me know if you spot any of these 😉

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Summer Steals Series : Sandals Under £15!

08 Saturday Jun 2013

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Hey 🙂

Need some sandals? Or just feel like Window/Blog shopping? Then feast your eyes on this great sandal selection. Each and every pair costs no more than £15.

Pink Studded Gladiator Sandals from Debenhams for £15.00

Turquoise Diamante Strap Jelly from New Look for £12.99

Tan Twist Plait Sandals from Debenhams for £12.00

Skye Cross Strap with Ankle Strap in Snake Gladitor from BooHoo for £12.00

Purple Krasceva Jewel Trim Flat Sandals from Debenhams for £15.00

Nude Diamante Jelly Sandals from Quiz for £14.99

Gleam Jelly Diamante Flat Sandals from New Look for £12.99

Mel Dark Red ‘Citrus Ii’ Flip Flops from Debenhams for £12.60

JuJu Brown Fergie Jelly Sandals from New Look for £11.99

Isabella Flower Detail Sandal from BooHoo for £15.00

Ipanema Light Green Neon Beach Flip Flops from New Look for £14.99

Faith Light Gold Metallic Flower Sandals from Debenhams for £14.40

Elsbeth Open Toe Cross Strap Gladiator from BooHoo for £15.00

Ellie Bow Detail Jelly Sandal from BooHoo for £5.00

Coral Woven Strap Sandals from New Look for £7.99

Black synthetic ‘jazmin’ studded toe post sandal from Debenhams for £13.00

Black Stud Jelly Sandals from New Look for £12.99

Black Diamante jelly Sandals from Quiz for £14.99

ASOS FACTOR Flat Sandals for £12.00

Odeon Light Orange Flower Trim Jelly Sandals from Debenhams for £12.00

ASOS FAREWELL Metallic Flat Sandals for £14.00

Leopard Print Fabric Sandals from Quiz for £12.99

Here are the websites where you find all of the above sandals :

http://www.asos.com/

http://www.boohoo.com/

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/footwear

http://www.debenhams.com/

http://www.newlook.com/

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Summer Steals Series : 50 Dresses under £15!

12 Sunday May 2013

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Hello 🙂

I have been trawling the internet for ages and I have put together an AWESOME selection of Summer dresses for you to have a look at. They are all £15 or under (most of them are under) and they are all available to buy right now. Take a look:

Abandon Colour Block Racer Dress from USC for £9.00

Abandon Carly Bird Dress from USC for £8.00

Abbie Shoulder Detail Printed Shift Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Alice China Blue Ruffle Fron Chiffon Dress from BooHoo for £12.00

Black & Cream Stripe Mesh Skater Dress from Quiz for £9.99

Cartoon Print Cut-out Dress from Quiz for £9.99

Cassidy Tassel Detail Ombre Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Chloe Check Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Cream and green polka dot print dress from River Island for £15.00

Cream Floral Strappy Sun Dress from New Look for £14.99

Cream Popcorn Knit Cap Sleeve Dress from New Look for £7.00

Daisy Long Sleeve Ombre Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Eve Animal Print Mini Flippy Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Faye Aztec Print Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £10.00

Jolie Moi Open Back Pleat Dress from USC for £9.00

Katie Border Print Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Leanne Rainbow Effect Knot Front Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Lindsey Neon Tie Dye Effect Bandeau Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Lindy Paisley Front Panel Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Lydia Ruffle Bust and Hem Crepe Strappy Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Michelle Urban Floral Print Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Molly Floral Bandeau Dress from BooHoo for £10.00

Olivia Galaxy Print Knot Front Bodycon Dress from BooHoo for £12.00

Olivia Large Latina Floral Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Only Blue Abbie Maxi Dress from New Look for £8.99

Orange Tie Dye Sleeveless Midi Dress from New Look for £14.99

Paprika Floral Peplum Dress from New Look for £10.50

Phoebe Acid Wash Roll Back Sleeves Step Hem Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Purple Cosmic Print Step Hem Dress from New Look for £10.00

Rachel Check Shirt Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Red Pink and Blue Aztec Cap Sleeve Mini Dress from New Look for £12.99

Rosie Cut Out Shoulder Dip Back Tunic Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Scoop Neck Floral Burnout Vest Dress from Marks&Spencer for £15.00

Shelley Shirred Bandeau Maxi Dress from BooHoo for £15.00

Tina Cap Sleeve Rainbow Print Knot Dress from BooHoo for £12.00

Vero Moda Leena Dress from USC for £6.00

Blue and Brown Ethnic Paisley Bead Halterneck Bandeau Dress from New Look for £14.99

Bright Pink Dip Hem Bandeau Dress from New Look for £9.99

Black Floral One Shoulder Maxi Dress from New Look for £14.99

Bright Pink Strappy Vest Dress from New Look for £5.99

Cameo Rose Black Tropical Floral Dip Hem Dress from New Look for £14.99

Petite Cami Swing Dress from ASOS for £15.00

Pink satin Sleeveless belted shirt dress from River Island for £15.00

Vero Moda Stripe mini dress from ASOS for £14.00

Ileana Sheer Asymmetric Maxi Dress In Coral from Missguided for £14.99

Adrienn Cut Out Detail Dress In Blush from Missguided for £9.99

Juliette Jersey Maxi Dress In Nectarine from Missguided for £10.99

Caliana Tropical Sunset Long Sleeve Midi Dress from Missguided for £14.99

Haritta Tie Dye Cut Out Tunic In Grey from Missguided for £11.99

Eleonora Thunder Print Midi Dress from Missguided for £14.99

So there you have it, 50 summer dresses all under £15.00, I hope you found some that you liked. The websites that you can buy these dress from are below :

http://www.missguided.co.uk/

http://www.asos.com/

http://www.boohoo.com/

http://www.riverisland.com/

http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/

http://www.marksandspencer.com/

http://www.debenhams.com/

http://www.usc.co.uk/

http://www.bhs.co.uk/

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Summer Steals Series : Skirts

11 Saturday May 2013

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Hey Everyone,

It’s that time again. Summer. The sun is starting to come out, the days are longer and your wardrobe needs an update.

That’s where I come in.

I will be posting a new item everyday in my summer steals series. All of your summer essentials will be covered : Dresses, Shorts, Sandals, T-shirts, Crop-tops, vests, bikinis, bathing suits, sarongs, hats, sunglasses… anything you could possibly need for summer. And the best bit? None of it will be over £15. Every item I tell you about in this series will be £15 or under and available to but right now. The first items in the Summer Steal Series are skirts. Most of the ones below are under £10! So if you are in need of a few skirts for summer have a scroll through these :

Oh My Love Zebra Mini Skirt from ASOS for £8

Yellow belted latern mini skirt from River Island for £8

Silver dip hem wrap maxi skirt from River Island for £7

Parisian White Comic Book Mini Skirt from New Look for £9.99

Beige chiffon drape maxi skirt from River Island for £10

Red Label Turquoise Floral Skater Skirt from New Look for £9

Silver zebra print dip hem wrap skirt from River Island for £7

Grey print dip hem skirt from River Island for £8

Cream studded detail mini skirt from River Island for £5

Stone Belted Skater Skirt from New Look for £8

Purple print skirt from River Island for £8

Black & Stone Print Midi Tube Skirt from Debenhams for £5.59

Cream jacquard skirt from River Island for £7

All of the skirts above are available from the following websites:

http://www.riverisland.com/

http://www.debenhams.com/

http://www.asos.com/

http://www.newlook.com/

So did you see any skirts that you like? Would you like a bigger selection to choose from? Any brands not featured that you would like to see featured in my next post? Maybe you would just like to hi? Then leave me a comment 🙂

Hope you liked this post and if you did that is what the ‘like’ button is for 😉 Come back tomorrow for part 2 of the Summer Steals Series, DRESSES!

Thanks for reading 🙂

20 Shorts under £20 or $20

13 Friday Apr 2012

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Hello fashionable people. The weather is getting better and it’s time to break out the shorts! I have followers from both the U.S and the UK so I’ve tried to be fair in my latest 20 under 20 post. It includes 10 pairs of shorts available in the U.S for under $20 and 10 pairs of shorts available in the UK for under £20, plus all the info on where to buy them etc. If you are from outside the UK or the U.S and you follow me, I’ll be sure to include items for you in my next 20 under 20 post.

Happy Shopping!