"Jackie No."

Dress: Charity Shop// Cut-out boots: Topshop//Bag: Dooney & Burke (Charity shop)// Sunglasses: Lacoste 

The sun has been shining for over a week now, I'm getting suspicious. It's either the end of the world, or global warming has helped Britain out a little. Oh well, there's nothing one likes better than a good cynic. Just like a typical Brit, I've been moaning about the heat, liberally applying sun cream and hiding out in the shade, with the lines 'it's not proper sunshine' or 'it would be better in Spain' on the tip of my tongue.

Anyway, as I mentioned in my previous post, now exams are out of the way, I've had time to let my hair down and actually get to know Lancaster a little better. Sometimes in my posts the only reference to the town is the library which, although quite a cosy spot on a December afternoon, doesn't really resemble the eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bars and people which are all part of this lovely northern jigsaw. I've been out and about with the house quite a bit and on one rather peculiar shopping trip (which included hunting for a blonde wig, a camel-coloured jacket and cake pop kits) I picked up this gorgeous embroidered dress in the charity shop for £2.99. Yes, it's rather short and yes it has been handmade so the seams aren't perfect and the pattern isn't regular, but pop a black tube skirt underneath, admire its uniqueness and you're sorted! 

Saturday night saw a few of my housemates led on a magical mystery tour of nearby Wigan, by one of the more exuberant residents of 1 Willow lane. It was a surprisingly good night and left me wishing for something a little like Indiependence in Cheshire! I wore the dress and boots (£40 in the Topshop sale - steal!) after being warned that my newly-purchased sky scraper wedges wouldn't survive the night and I'm so glad I did, it's my new favorite outfit! 

Have you found any bargains whilst rummaging in charity or vintage shops recently? 

TTFN

Shoe heaven!

All shoes taken from the Clarks' sale

Quick one from me today darlings, I'm being a bit of a social butterfly and have been busy the last few days with friends! However, just thought I'd point out the Clarks' sale to you all - I popped in last weekend (at home) when my dad was searching for some proper shoes to wear in the snowy weather and was startled to find these beauties!

These little gems are priced up to £60 and, being genuine leather are worth every penny. Clarks', unlike other high street brands, sells quality footwear. There's nothing wrong with returning to your childhood and donning a pair of lovely shoes from an actual shoe shop!

Lots of love xxxxx

Keeping toasty!

Jumper: H&M (charity shop)// Skirt: River Island// Boots: Carvela// Coat: Dorothy Perkins (old)//
Bag: Mulberry// Necklace: ASOS

It was my last proper day at home on Saturday before uni starts again, so I thought I'd take some pics of what I wore, consids it was my first day in actual clothes, rather than pjs or the aptly named 'lounge-wear.'

Those of you who follow me on twitter will have seen me moaning about getting viral tonsillitis the minute I arrived back in the U.K, which meant I spent the last week of my hols in bed watching daytime TV. It was really dull and not something I want to repeat anytime soon, especially because I missed blogging.

Anyhoo, it was pretty nippy on Saturday when the parents and I ventured to Chester for an hour or two, so I popped on my newest charity shop purchase, this gorgeous cable-knit H&M jumper for the measly price of £4! Textures have been a pretty big deal this year, with the coolest kids mixing up textures rather than prints and styles, so I thought I'd have a go, teaming my jumper with my dip hem leather RI skirt.

My fur coat was perfect to wear on top - I find my parka is waaay to warm when you're moving from shop to shop, so this little fur number had an outing for a change and I was so made up with it that it's come back to uni with me!

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas break and I'll be posting soon with a review of a fab little company, Nature's Health Box!

A little bit of Paris chic

Coat: Debenhams (charity shop)//Bag: Balmain (vintage)//scarf: Next// Skirt: charity shop/ Leggings: Store 21//Top: H&M/Shoes: Zara//Necklace: *Chelsea Doll//Lipstick: MAC Rebel with Vino lip liner.

Just a little outfit post today, I've been home all weekend and thought that I'd make the most of my back garden! It's the first time I've been back to Cheshire since I started second year and it was so lovely to see my parents after such a long break. Mum surprised me off the train with this gorgeous coat she found in a charity shop - it's very sixties with it's swing style don't ya think?

On Saturday we popped to Cheshire, a gorgeous city filled with beautiful old buildings that I've always thought epitomised my lovely county, as well as being picture perfect, it has some amazing shops, including my favourite, Zara. 

The moment I stepped through the door I fell in love with these gorgeous boots, like a very tame version of Alexander Mcqueen's studded lovelies! I rounded off my day with some gorgeous cakes and tea at the Red House, the most beautiful restaurant right by the riverside. 

So I popped this outfit on to return to Lancs today - thought it would glam up my train ride home! I've never been a fan of this top but after teaming it with this gorgeous peter-pan style collar from Chelsea Doll I've fallen in love with it once more. 

I'm going to pair this necklace with all those basic tees and jumpers that never look right with usual accessories. 

What do you think of my look? How did you spend your weekend?