Lady Bug Says ... A Mini Bit Of Pleather

After seeing the gorgeous Milly from Pearls & Poodles wearing this cute pleather skater skirt I knew I needed it in my wardrobe! I managed to get my hands on it when I went on my birthday shopping trip and spent many hours in the massive Primark in Bristol. It makes my local one seem so small and badly stocked!

I bought it a size bigger as a have a little fear of short short skirts that have the ability to fly up and flash my underwear! So now it sits nicely somewhere between my waist and hips :) I did have my trusty nude tights on, but then Daisy decided that jumping up at me and snagging my tights was a great idea! She is well behaved most of the time, but has cost me 4 pairs of tights so far this week!

This photo has just emphasised to me how much I need a haircut, I don't think it has ever been this long!

Black flatform heels - H&M £20

Pleather skirt - Primark £12

Knitted jumper - Primark £10

Rose gold collar necklace - H&M £8

Outfit total £50

Lady Bug Says ... Insert Predictable Autumn Related Title Here!

Hello, remember me?

I am blaming my absence on being swept up in wedding fever, there was me thinking I could relax and just enjoy being engaged until at least after Christmas, but apparently if you want to get married in under a year you have to start sorting things NOW! But now that we have set our date, booked our venue and the registrar I am definitely slowing down on wedding things for a while!

Last week it was also my 24th birthday which I quietly celebrated with time off work, spending time with the Mr and my family, doing a little shopping, eating a lot of yummy food and blowing out candles on various cakes!

Whilst shopping in the massive Primark in Bristol I stocked up on a few bits for Autumn, you can't start the colder seasons without purchasing some new knitwear can you? Surely it is some kind of law?! 

Daisy wanted to get in on the outfit photo action, shiny blonde fur and cute puppy dog eyes - all models own!

Studded ankle boots - Crafted via Republic £25

Ponte skinny trousers - Primark £9

Thin knit jumper - Primark £6

Leather style jacket - Primark via Ebay £25

Stud and pearl necklace - Primark £5

Outfit total - £70

Yes I am a walking talking Primark advert as always!

Lady Bug Says ... Big Wheeling!

Evening :)

On Sunday I spent a lovely day with my Mum and Sister, filled with a farm shop breakfast, a spot of shopping, swimming in the wave pool, a trip on a big wheel and a yummy carvery dinner! A busy but fun day :)

The wheel was a little bit bigger than I anticipated, especially as I am not a big fan of heights, but I was fine as long as everyone kept pretty still! There were some pretty great views of Torbay to be seen too!

My sister with her pretty ombre hair, my beautiful Mum and me, all looking a little worse for wear as we had just been swimming!

Trusty grey flatforms! - H&M £20

Patterned jeans - H&M £20

Grey jumper - Next £12

Leather Jacket - Primark via Ebay £25

Necklace - Primark £5

Outfit total - £82

Yes, I am aware I live in this jumper and necklace combo, I am just getting my moneys worth!

Lady Bug Says ... These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things!

Evening :)

Hope you all had a lovely weekend and made the most of the sunshine if you got any! I spent mine relaxing on the beach with friends, having an evening BBQ then camping over in our camper van literally 25 meters from the sea. It was also Daisy's first time at a sandy beach :) I will do a little puppy update soon if anyone is interested? 

Today has inevitably resulted in us being very tired so lots of lounging on the sofa eating bacon sandwiches,  watching YouTube and cuddling up with the dog.

I thought I would share with you all an outfit that I wore last weekend for a meal out with the Mr's family. As the posts title suggests this outfit is made up of pretty much all my favourite things in my wardrobe at the moment.

As soon as I saw this jacket in the Primark AW12 preview I knew I wanted it, I wanted it so much that I actually sent an email to my sister and a few friends saying that if they saw the jacket in store to please please please buy it for me! The pleather detail trousers were actually a suprising summer sale find in Next along with the marl jumper, to me they seem pretty perfect for the upcoming season! The necklace was a holiday purchase that I am pretty pleased with, can't say I have seen anyone else wearing it and don't think I will! It brings a little originality to my otherwise very high street outfit. A favourite things outfit wouldn't be complete without these flatforms, so worn to death I recently bought a back up pair, though I was a little disappointed that the new pair have squared off toes rather than round, but still as comfortable as the originals!

Flatform heels, H&M £20

Pleather stripe trousers, Next £8

Grey marl jumper, Next £12

Pleather sleeved parka, Primark £25

Necklace, French jewellery boutique £20

Knuckle rings, Kukee £1.50 each

Nails, Barry M 'Pink Flamingo' with LOOK Beauty 'Sequin Effect' top coat

Outfit total - £88

Lady Bug Says ... Not Quite Sure

I said in this post that I loved this top, but wasn't sure of how else to wear it, but I think I may have found another way!

I'm liking the top half of this outfit, but not so convinced about the bottom! Thinking the skirt makes me a look a little bit too bottom heavy and the sandals are kind of not doing a lot for my cankles! My ankles have been really sore and swollen since I started running, think I need to invest in some better trainers!

Flatform sandals, New Look £12

Pleated midi skirt, Next £12

Printed shirt, Dorothy Perkins £12

Necklace, Primark £5

Knuckle ring, Kukee £1.50

Triangle ring, Kukee £2

Nails, Barry M Peach Melba

Outfit total £44.50

Apologies for the short post, words seem to be failing me!

Lady Bug Says ... Fading Away

Another sunny weekend outfit, I am really hoping that there are a few more of these before Autumn arrives!

I am pretty much all aboard the trend wagon with this outfit, but I like it :)
Cuff style necklace - check
Ombre jumper - check
Utility trend shorts - check
Flatform sandals - oh yes, check!

The unhappy squinty face is all off trend and completely my own, the downside of the very bright sun!

Gold necklace, New Look £3

Ombre jumper, Primark £8

Khaki shorts, Primark £7

Flatform sandals, New Look £12

Outfit total £30

Lady Bug Says ... Not So Mellow Yellow!

If you had asked me a few years ago if yellow featured a lot in my wardrobe, I would of answered with a big resounding no! For years I was convinced that my slightly yellow/olive toned skin would not be complemented by anything vaguely yellow! But in the last year or so I seem to have had a major change of heart, now favouring the brightest of yellows!

I saw this bright beauty in my favoured sale section of Primark and thought it was really about time I owned a yellow chiffon midi dress. Seeing as I have worn it about 4 times since buying it a few weeks ago I made the right choice!

This neon pink necklace was also snapped up from the sale, I am sure you all know by now that I do love a good statement necklace. I have bought another pair of these flatform shoes, these are on the verge of being ruined, thanks to me wearing them nearly every day to work. They are the most comfortable heels in the world!

Black flatform shoes, H&M £20

Chiffon midi dress & gold belt, Primark £5

Black blazer, Primark £12

Neon pink necklace, Primark £2

Outfit total £39

Lady Bug Says ... Working It Out

Evening :)

This is pretty much a more work appropriate version of this weekend outfit, I don't think the short shorts would have gone down well at work! This jumper is already earning its place a new favourite 'go to' item in my wardrobe!

Grey suede flatform shoes, H&M £20

Black skinny jeans, Primark £8

Metallic marl jumper, Next £12

Necklace, Primark £5

I picked up this necklace a few weeks ago in Primark, the jewellery section seems to be going from strength the strength in the last few years! I love a good statement necklace for adding some interest to an otherwise simple outfit.

My nails are painted in my current favourite polish, Barry M NP140, which dries with an interesting semi matte finish. I finished the tips off with 2 coats of LOOK Beauty's sequin effect polish.

Do you have 'go to' items in your wardrobe? 

Lady Bug Says ... Minty Legs & Chainmail!

Evening lovelies!

According to the guys at work my jumper looks like chain mail and my trousers remind them of toothpaste, got to love men's take on fashion!

This outfit is actually made up of some of my favourite items, old and new. I picked up this metallic knit jumper from the Primark £5 sale rail a few years ago and it has definitely been worn to death since. Whether it looks like chain mail or not though I am personally undecided! Of course I am wearing my much loved H&M flatform shoes, these have become my go to work shoes, that bit of height but oh so comfortable! Finally my new minty turquoise cropped skinny trousers from New Look, I set out looking for pastel skinny jeans but after trying on numerous pairs these made it home with me :)

Black flatforms, H&M £20, Mint skinny trousers, New Look £20, Metallic knit jumper, Primark £5

Nail Polish - Barry M Ltd Edition 030

Ring, Primark £2

Outfit total - £47

Lady Bug Says ... Primark AW12

 As a big Primark fan I was pretty happy to see an email from LOOK magazine containing Primark AW12 exclusives! I find Primark to be very hit and miss but it looks like they have got it so so right for AW12!

They seem to have taken a fair bit of inspiration from Zara, but hey, if it means I can have the faux leather sleeved parka at a purse friendly price I am all for it!

Beaded Collar Cut Out Blouse - £12     Neon Mesh Jumper - £12     Cut Out Lace Shoulder Blouse - £10

 Contrast Blazer - £12     Faux Leather Sleeve Parka - £25     Pink Blazer - £15

 Bouclé Collar Dress - £26     Tailored Shorts - £10     Bouclé Trim Skirt - £16

Pearl Spike Necklace - £10     Ankle Strap Sandal - £12

Items should be coming into stores from the end of June, really hope I can get my hands on some of these pieces!