Spring Forward | OOTD

16 days later and I'm finally blogging. I'm not going to go on about why I haven't blogged - there's no excuse! So anyway its officially turned to the season of Spring!! I have been dying for a little bit of sun, especially as I've been trying to keep fit and tone and what not.. I'm just merely excited for dresses, skirts, play-suits, the lot. I think there's just so much more to play around with in the warmer seasons.

The leather jacket was from River Island with an amazing 25% off because it was voted by people on Facebook. I had already latched eyes on to this product in the store so it would have been rude of me not to take advantage of this. ^.^  I snapped it up in a size 8 and fell in love with it straight away, it was a little longer than my Topshop one which was different as I didn't want a similar jacket to the one I already had. I paired it with my floral lace dress in cream from Forever21 and my printed scarf from new look as the weathers is not yet at boiling point. The boots are also from River Island which I wore with my Topshop ankle socks. The holdall is from Topshop, I think its a great size and it also has a shoulder strap.

*Towards the evening it got a little nippy of which I stuck some tights on.*

I can't wait to see more Spring street styles! What have you been loving this Spring?

Priya ♥

Weekend Wishlist

1. Waterstones | The Fault in Our Stars | £5.59
I have been searching for a good book for ages and finally I stumbled across a review on this book and I found so many more reviews that loved the book but without the reviews I was taken by the blurb as it reminded me of 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' - By Ned Vizinni.

2. Topshop | Mini Angled Holdall Bag | £36.00
I previously bought a holdall like this from Topshop also in a burgundy, cream and black mix of colours, very similar. I just fell in love with it as they are great sizes and the neutral colours will go with my style.

3. Jo Malone | Orange Blossom Home Candle | £39.00
The Jo Malone products, especially the candles are quite raved about as I have seen many times and it was about time that I purchased one as my love for candles are forever burning ;) so maybe who knows a treat :/ I went for the Orange scent because the citrus smell is one of my favourites.

4. H&M | Black Boots | £24.99
These plain simple and versatile boots will be amazing for casual wear or to dress down an outfit even but even better perfect for the rain but to me an all year round product.

5. New Look | Pink Double Pocket Mohair Textured Longline Coat | £54.99
Pastels for Winter are great, still showing your true colours can be quite fun during the dull season and I own very bright or dark colour coats nothing in-between so this would be perfect but quite expensive as I spent enough on coats last December.

6. Regal Rose | Noah. Antique Silver Rainbow Moonstone Ring | £15.00
Another item I have never owned - a Regal Rose ring I have my eye on many but sadly those of which that are sold out!! *Awaiting to be notified*

What have you been lusting after this week or month?

Priya ♥

Cut out boots

Three things I love about cut out boots

• Edgy look to spice up an outfit *buckles and gold detailing*
• Comfortable
• Wear all year round

I am so loving the cut out boots this season, these bad boys are big on trend after making quite a statement in the short summer we had in the U.K. Even better for my favourite season, Autumn/Winter 2013 they are bigger, better and bolder :) so flaunt a bit'a flesh haha. 

I love winter wear because its all layers and more layers but these cut out boots just knock that out the window with its cut out style! 

I've put together a collection of cut out boots from different places on the internet to give you an idea of what is out there, with a little description by me along with my verdict.

1. AMARIE Cut Out Boots

£68.00

Suede boots can get muggy in this kind of weather so I try to stay away from these. They are different to the rock and roll look as there more feminine with it being a pointy toe style. I feel like the pointy toe also elongates the front of the shoe making the foot look big from the side. However the gold buckled straps are different to the others that I have seen which are really pretty but again I prefer the bold look. Also unsure of comfortability, looking at the collection this pair do not have a platform heel which I tend to find difficult to wear all day.
 

Verdict: 3/5

2. Jasmine Ornate Boot

• £65.00

First point > Expensive boots! I think these are a lovely pair of boots again different to some others considering the unusual cut out shape, gold toe detailing, two different buckle straps, and the detail on the back of the boots. I do feel like the gold toe detail elongates the shoe and making the foot look longer.

Verdict: 3/5

3. Cut Out Chunky Biker Gold Buckle Boots 

£24.99

The more grungy look! I love it, I love the placement of the gold detail and the fact that they are available on Ebay makes it even better as I am ever so gutted about missing out on the Topshop Anchor cut out boots but these make it that little bit less painful! 

Verdict: 5/5
 * W I N N E R * 

4. Womens Ladies Cut Out zip up buckles faux leather block Chelsea ankle boots

£24.99

Best choice for versatile wear because there are just so many different types out there and so the fact that they are just a pair of the classic Chelsea boots but they are a lot snazzier with cut out detailing and gold buckles. Great in the rain too - fabric wise, not in including the cut out of course and easier to clean then suede.
(Dupe: 7. Shanwee Leather Buckled Cut Out Boots In Black)

Verdict: 4/5

5. ASOS ALBERT Cut Out Ankle Boots

£40.00

A little less crazy than some, very plain old Jane for the price. Again, similar to the classic Chelsea boots with silver pin buckles.

Verdict: 2/5

6. Heather Black Suede Cut Out Chelsea Boots

£30.00

Again, another kind of Chelsea styled boots in Suede material with plain Jane silver pin buckles. I must say I do love the cut out detail and although they are not quite as pointy as the Topshop ones (N.o 1) they give it a much nicer feminine look, very casual but easy to glam up an outfit for evening wear.

Verdict: 4/5


So what is your verdict?

Also, I recently found these two low-heeled pair of cut out boots that I believe are very swanky.

Arabel2 Cut Out Boots

Almo Black Double Buckle

Have you got your eye on any?

Priya♥

Stood Stud on the edge

At the moment I am currently adoring my new Zara studded boots which I picked up on the online sale for only £20.00. It was a splurge of the moment as I had an email to tell me at midnight the sale would hit. I don't usually shop in Zara unless I know what I want. I was so excited to get these seeing as to me they were like the coolest things I was about to own - even though I had no idea what I would wear them with or how I'd style them. I have been after ankle length boots with a mid heel like these for ages seeing as I can never stick to the same item after sometime such as my wedged ankle boots from 'H and M' last year and bought two pairs. 

In verdict after having them for a month or so now they are very comfortable to wear but like any heeled shoes after a long period of time of course my feet seem to cave in.
They've made a sweet addition to my autumn wear. What's even better is pairing them with Topshop's frilly ankle socks (*3 for £8 baby) for the cold weather and so much to choose from!

For those in the U.K or more specifically in the West these boots or any other kind of ankle boots they pair so nicely with midi skirts and dresses, ankle grazer jeans/jeggings, leggings and tights! 

- Autumn / Winter 2013 - 2014 -
C U T  O U T  B O O T S
Cropping up more this season
Here Soon...

Priya♥

Parma Violet

I find it to be a true battle when it comes to trying to find complimentary nail colours that suit my skin. Most of my nail varnish collection varies from Barry M, No7, Essie, Rimmel London, Seche Vite and Topshop . I love purchasing nail polishes from Topshop because the colours that I have at the moment are so nice especially on my skin and this month I have been loving Topshops 'Parma Violet'. I think the best thing about this product is purely down to the fact that Ume picked it and bought it for me *feeling loved*. It goes on ever so nicely and doesn't look streaky with one coat. However,  I like to double up on the coats because it gives it a fuller effect of the colour. The price however is a bit of a pickle for me as £5.00 for a bottle of nail polish seems a bit much ... although my boyfriends student discount is also always a bonus. To be fair the price is worth it seeing as I was totally drawn by it. There a quite a few polishes I always have my eyes on at Topshop which is a downer because I want them all *not being greedy* keep your eyes peeled for my Autumn nail hot picks.

Parma Violet with low flash

Priya♥