Shorts | F21
Belt | Primark
Hat | River Island

Imagine the title sang in the tune of Amy Winehouse's Back to Black, that's what I was going for. I know, the titles for my posts suck. But this is a step away from the previous, dressier posts - ie. back to casj (casual!). Yeaaah, moving on swiftly...

I'm wearing this hat a lot at the moment to brighten up my notoriously neutral outfits (imagine this without the hat. Pretty boring, right?). I haven't worn this jumper in an absolute age, but one of the things that I like that its not 'highstreet'. As much as I love New Look, Primark and all those other wonderful kinds of shops, I sometimes want something a little more unusual. That's where the more expensive brands' outlets come in handy!

Stating the obvious, I know, but how ludicrously cold is it at the moment?! And I'm not just talking about outside. The ice cave that is my room is inhospitable unless I'm under my duvet and blanket, have my hood up and have a hot water bottle against me. These 9ft (or something ridiculous like that) ceilings definitely do not help the situation! Brr.

Do I get the trophy for the most gormless look in outfit posts? I have no idea how to 'pose' my face in photos, it's ridiculous.

You only have 2 days, I repeat TWO DAYS to enter my giveaway! Click here to enter if you haven't already! I'm really quite jealous of whoever ends up winning this watch... it's so darn cute.
13.12.12

Back to casj

 Top | Topshop
Jacket | Boohoo
Skirt | Miss Selfridge
Boots | Daisystreet (similar)
Belt | Primark
Earrings | Primark

 I thought it was about time I had another rummage through my drawers to pick out an old gem that I had so cruelly forgotten about (I did this a few months ago here!) In fact, I found two things I'd completely forgotten about. This a) tells me I need an ebay clear out, as my wardrobe is definitely not being used to it's full potential and b) means I need to get out of the habit of just wearing my new-clothes-outfits and to make sure I mix the old in with the new.

Old gem numero uno: this top. Purchased a good 3 years ago from Topshop in the sale for a tenner. I think it dresses down old gem number two perfectly.
Old gem number two: the skirt. I actually bought this probably about 5 years ago... yep, verrry old. But I love the bright purple shade of it - although, it's a tad on the short side! But nothing opaque tights can't resolve.

These tights are just a little bit snazzy too - they have socks attached at the foot, perfect for boot-lovers people like me who wear them all year round -  it makes the experience of wearing tights at this time of year a whole lot cosier. I bought them a while ago now, so I'm hoping that Primark are still selling them! As I'm keen to grab some more!

I hope this post entices some of you to snoop through your wardrobes for a long-forgotten treasure. I don't know about you, but I find it quite magical coming across something that still has potential and that I've not worn in ages!
11.12.12

Two Old Gems

Spike Headband | Primark (pretty much identical one here)


I do love a good monochrome outfit, especially with a bright lip colour - simple but classic. And I'll add that this lipstick is absolutely brilliant. I snapped up this 17 Supreme Shine lipstick in Hot Stuff for half price (£2.50) using a voucher from the Boots advantage card kiosk. It's not drying and although the name would suggest otherwise it's a relatively matte formula, perfect as I prefer a matte finish!

I bought this Motel Leona Ladder Back Dress in Black and White Foil about a month or so back using some store credit I had - it's just £15 in the sale, what a steal! And you can still get your hands on it now. The back is a little bit quirky, with a ladder effect (see here for a photo). I wasn't actually wearing a black bra with it here (tut tut!) so I didn't show the back! I chose it for the pattern mostly, as I think it makes it a bit less dressy. It'd look equally fab dressed down with a denim shirt over it in the spring / summer. 

Here's a slightly amazing treat for you all too MotelRocks are offering 30% - yes, thirty percent, off their dresses with the code DRESSNOV30. Perfect if you've not got that Christmas party dress sorted yet! You'll need to be quick though as the code expires tomorrow (10th Dec) at midnight. I think it only applies to full price dresses, but that's an incredible deal. My favourite dresses from Motel at the moment are the Catalina Off Shoulder Skater Dress in Black and the Deborah Off Shoulder Dress in Black with Studs. If you miss this offer you can still use the code 'robynmayday' to get 20% off at anytime.

One week of uni left! I can't believe I'm pretty much half way through third year already. I'm definitely looking forward to heading home for a couple of weeks and not living in this ice cave (what I call my uni room) for a while.
9.12.12

Black, white and red

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