I won a jumper from Mina UK!

Cruella Jumper | Mina UK*

Jacket | Boohoo (I think!) via Next2Nowt
Shorts | DIY Levi 501s

Boots | Doc Martens

So for only the second time in my life, I won a competition! Mina UK were running a facebook competition to win a jumper, I entered and won! I was genuinely so surprised as I enter so many competitions (practically daily!) and have only ever won something once before.

It's a textured number with little sparkly threads in it along with the black and white. I can't lie, the association with 101 Dalmatians excites me a little, but I think I'd rather be Perdy than Cruella (Am I getting a little too into this... I think I am). But I do like the white spots on the black - so I guess I can't really be a Dalmatian, boo.

The style of it is very unusual. I think I'm probably a bit too top heavy to pull it off without wearing a jacket on top to make it a little less baggy! But I love layering, so that's all good with me.

After lurking around the Mina UK site I would describe the brand as quite vintage inspired, with heritage style pieces and a lot of feminine cuts and fabrics. Have a snoop around the site if your on the hunt for some unique pieces to add to your wardrobe this season!

Well, doesn't this post link nicely onto my own giveaway! How convenient ;) if you haven't yet entered, you'd be silly not to! All you need to do is follow my blog by GFC. You could win over £30 worth of goodies!

28.11.12

I won a jumper from Mina UK!

500 GFC Follower Giveaway!

Dudeeee! (I've never before uttered that word on my 20 years on this planet, so this must be exciting) I've hit 500 GFC followers tonight! I'm brewing myself a cuppa as we speak to celebrate this momentous occasion (quite the student.)

It's only right that I say thank you to all of you guys, my wonderful followers (I won't let this get too soppy, I promise). Without your comments and loyalty I would (obviously) never have got to this point (wow, bit keen on the brackets this evening aren't I). So, in true blogging fashion, I present you a giveaway - hooray!

I'll go through some of the basic rigmarole first. Ok so unfortunately I don't have the funds to ship overseas, so this will be a UK only giveaway. Really sorry to anyone that this excludes! You must follow my blog by GFC - you can use a Twitter, yahoo or Google account to do this (as far as I'm aware?!). I think that's about it for the boring stuff...

So, here's what's up for grabs! It's all brand new, all bought with my own money... and I want to keep it all - but I promise I'll part with it for one of you! I stayed true to what I'd buy myself, as I'm hoping you trust my taste / judgement!

Gold Moving Bunny Chase Watch | ASOS

Black and Off White Clutch Bag | Primark

Oxblood / Berry Angora Mix Beanie Hat | Primark

The watch is so cute isn't it! You can't tell from a still photograph, but the bunnies chase the carrot around the dial! The strap is also stretchy, it'll fit perfectly on anyone's wrist. I love monochrome so this cute clutch bag was an easy choice. Monochrome is always on trend too (well, at least in my mind!). And finally, a more on trend / seasonal piece, an angora mix oxblood / berry shade hat - I'm wearing woolly hats all the time at the moment!

Ok, onto the bit that matters. Here's the Rafflecopter entry form.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

ThePrizeFinder - UK Competitions

You have until midnight on the 16th December to enter!
Goodluck :)

27.11.12

500 GFC Follower Giveaway!

Primark jewellery purchases - spikes and crosses

 

I had to go into town yesterday to grab a sketch book, so I thought while I was there, why deny myself a little trip to Primark?! In hindsight, this was never a good idea, as I always leave with something. But on the other hand I did only spend £5 on this trip!

Recently, I've not been all too impressed with the jewellery in Primark; mind you I'm quite fussy about jewellery. For one it cannot have any diamante on it - diamante is one of the evils of the world (in my eyes!). Secondly, I tend to buy a lot of my jewellery from eBay. Thirdly, the jewellery section is always absolutely rammed and I'm not a fan of busy-ness! So I braved it yesterday, on a jam packed Primark on a Saturday!

After a scout about I found these 3 beauties. I'd seen the headband on Lily's (LLYMLRS) Primark haul video and decided I needed one in my life too. My hair is a bit plain when it's straight, so it's nice to have an accessory to jazz it up a bit! I'm also going through a bit of a jewellery-less outfit phase in general at the moment, so maybe a cute studded headband like this will jazz my outfits up too. And, it was just £2.50.

The earrings are a bit out of the norm for me. I never ever wear dangly earrings - I just imagine them getting caught in my hair! But these cross earrings were a measly £1, so I had to give them a go. They came in about 4 different metallic shades (rose gold, gold, light silver and dark silver), I went for light silver.

Finally, these spike tunnel-look earrings were only £1.50. I had smallish tunnels up until about 4 months ago when I decided to let them go back to normal (although they definitely don't like they did prior to stretching, pre-warning to anyone thinking of stretching their lobes!). I'm not too sure how I feel about these after trying them on, but I'm hoping I'll grow to like them!

On another note, 5 followers until I launch my giveaway - yep, five more GFC followers and we're there at the big 500! I'm giving away over £30 worth of goodies - exciting!

25.11.12

Primark jewellery purchases - spikes and crosses