Wishlist Wednesday: Collectif Edition

1. Olive Knitted Dress - £56
When the subscription email for this dress landed in my emails and I opened it, I instantly fell in love. I've got to say that it's a kind of dress that would be venturing a little out of my comfort zone in terms of fit and shape, but it's stunning. To look at, it's so elegant and classy yet so simple. However, I fear I'm much too short for a dress like this and it may be one I'll be wishing for from afar. Can someone please buy it so I can live vicariously through you? Thanks in advance.

2. Rachel Check Travel Bag - £40
Confession: I don't actually own a mid century/50s style bag and I legitimately don't even have a reason why. Bags are always something I tend to overlook because I subconsciously would rather spend my money on dresses/skirts and a top but I often forget how much a bag can complete an outfit. I'd love to be able to change that and this bag is absolutely stunning. In fact, it would look so great with the olive knitted dress!  The green of the dress and the bag together would make such a stunning autumnal look.

3. Hollie Lurex Wiggle Dress - £83.50
Carrying on with the green theme, now THIS is the dress of my dreams. I had no idea how much I needed this dress until I actually saw it. Lurex is a material type that took a lot for me to grow to love but now I have, oh boy do I love it. It's so sexy and sophisticated, a perfect outfit to pair with a set of heels for a night out on cocktails.

4. Darlene Plain Doll Dress - £39.00
This is simply the cutest and loveliest dress I've seen in a while and I couldn't decide if I loved the navy or red colour more. I'm always on the look out for a nice dress like this can be quite versatile in regards to being dressed up and down. I think anyone could make this style work for both day and night.

5. Isobel Fluffy Jumper - £35.00 
You might have seen this post from just over a week ago where I am wearing a similar fluffy jumper to this Collectif one. The reason why I'm eyeing this one up is because it's cropped and looks a bit tighter and I imagine it looking AMAZING paired with some cigarette trousers. Tops like this are so ideal for the cooler weather as they still look so fabulous and can stay warm.

6. Polly Sherwood Checked Skirt - £30.00
I'm lacking pencil skirts in my wardrobe and this tartan style one is absolutely perfect for the upcoming winter and one I could see myself wearing on Christmas Day.

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Wishlist Wednesday #13

1) Ultra Metals Revolution Brushes (full collection), Make Up Revolution - £34.95
An undisputed dupe for the Real Techniques 'Bold Metals' brushes, Make Up Revolution are here to offer up their budget version. From the reviews I've read, these are supposed to be amazing and the full collection costs less than two of the Real Techniques BM brushes together. My heart is absolutely crying out for these beauties.

2) Flamingo brooch, Erstwilder - $29.95
I realised this is sold out everywhere but I love love love it and I need to find it somewhere. I'm addicted to flamingos and I really just can't get enough of them in my life! I feel as if Erstwilder brooches are forever on my wishlists and for good reason - they're beautiful and add pizz zazz (I can't believe I just wrote that) to any outfit.

3) LG Smart TV 42" - £399
So when I put this together I didn't have this TV and the next thing I know, my finger slipped and I bought it. However, it's too late to change it so here we are. But what I can say, this TV is everything I hoped for! I mounted it on my bedroom wall (as seen in my last post) and it's been amazing ever since. I put some movies and tv shows on an external hard drive, attached it to the back of my TV and have been binge watching in bed ever since. It's really romantic!

4) Bluebella Ines bra £30 and matching brief £18 via Playful Promises
I'm a sucker for a soft cup bra and this set on the Playful Promises site really caught my attention. I find it both delicate yet striking as well as being cute and sexy. You can't ask for much more from a lingerie set can you? My first thought did turn to "but I have no one to wear it for?!" which was very forcefully beaten out of my head 2 seconds later by a thought that followed along the lines of "WHO CARES, YOU'LL LOOK SO HOT JUST STAND IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR!" Good idea second thought, good idea. I think it's important to do things for yourself and not wonder about other people. I think this might help me ;)

5) GoPro - from £94.00
I've been eyeing up these bad boys for a good while now and it's safe to say I really really reeeeally want one. I want to get into YouTube and vlogging properly and these are bloody great for filming everyday videos. I probably wouldn't use it on the more adventurous scale as they're more intended but I think I'd also enjoy taking one on holiday. I'm tempted to get one for my trip to America in January but we'll have to see.

6) Final Cut Pro X - Apple Store - £229.99
Following on from talking about YouTube videos and wanting a GoPro, I also want to invest in FCP. I used this software throughout my media studies course so I already know my way around it and I absolutely love editing. Like the GoPro, it won't be something I'll be looking into getting for a very long time though because I need to make sure I can commit to filming videos first.

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Wishlist Wednesday #12

I haven't done a wishlist in a while so welcome back! I haven't bought anything from Pinup Girl Clothing in such a long time, it's almost depressing me. However, since I've booked a trip to L.A in January I've decided to not import anything and just go to their boutique when I'm out there. It's ridiculously tempting to just order right away as there are so many bits that I'm currently crrrraaaaving.

1) Betsey Johnson, Call Me! Bag - $100
Uh, just look at it? a phone bag? this is so ridiculously kitsch and I need it now. I reckon this is a 'stop in the street and mention how good it is' type of bag because I would definitely be doing that if I saw someone else wearing this. However, retailing at $100, it's one I'll definitely be saving a while for.

2) Betsey Johnson, Just Your Type Typewriter Pure - $114
This bag is totally trashy in allll of the right ways. It's attention grabbing, stylish but also practical at the same time. I'm a total lover of loud prints like this, I guess I just like the attention huh? Anyway, not only is it cute but it's large enough to carry a lot of your belongings around making this perfect for me for work (not that I need an excuse).

3) Match Accessories, 'D' Disney Inspired Brooch - $22
I can't help but want a beautiful Disney type brooch in my life. Blue and glittery, it's the perfect companion to brighten up any outfit and it's simply gorgeous.

4) Deadly Dames, Darling Dame Fetish Skirt - $98
I've been noticing this skirt floating around on a few blogs recently and I wasn't aware of it's existence until I'd read about it. It looks so similar to the Jenny skirt but this has a shorter hemline and with pockets. Yay, pockets! I'm not entirely sure I can ever pull off red but the 'fetish' print has totally sold me. It's definitely one that'll get weird comments and that's what I like.

5) Burlesque Jenny Skirt - $98
Keeping on with the risque theme, I've had my eye on the dress version of this skirt for a good while now and have just noticed the skirt too. I'm a big fan of the Jenny skirt anyway, but this print is so dreamy!

6) Blue Castle Print Jenny Skirt - $98
Another one I've been admiring for a while but unfortunately is sold out in my size. If I had it I'd pair it with the Peasant top, which sadly, is also sold out in my size, and the 'D' brooch I mentioned above. I'm imagining the outfit together in my head and it sounds so perfect, like a princess. Here's to hoping they get restocked.

So those are my current wishlist picks. What are you after? 

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Wishlist Wednesday #11 | Lindy Bop edition.

I've decided to make this weeks 'Wishlist Wednesday' a Lindy Bop special because I feel they have upped their dress game so much recently as all I've been after is these amazing dresses. I love to blog about Lindy Bop because as they have fantastic customer relations; there's something about a brand that appreciates it's customers, especially through social media, that makes a company stand out for me. Because of this, they are definitely one of my vintage reproduction brands to buy from.

1. 'Colette' Yellow Gingham Swing Dress - £34.99
It's never too late in the year to purchase a summery gingham dress. Well, it has become a confusing September; it feels like it's been slightly warmer and summery in the last two days than the entirety of August and let's be honest, I hope it stays that way. So anyway, this design is just stunning and at only £34.99 it's a real bargain. I can imagine that this dress is an absolute dream to dress up. The 'Colette' is a new addition to the Lindy Bop collection and comes in four colour ways, and I'll be making sure that I snap up all of them.

2. 'Audrey' Red Check Swing Dress - £29.99
The beauty of this red check 'Audrey' is accentuated by the cute bateau neckline, a totally fitted bodice and skirt that flares out. I haven't really fancied any of the other prints/colours in the 'Audrey' style before, but I know they look incredible on other people and this pattern is just so gorgeous I think it's actually convinced me otherwise about wanting one.

3. Tuesday Pink Coral Doris Day Swing Dress - £34.99
Okay when I saw this dress I immediately screamed inside. I mean LOOK AT IT; it is absolute perfection and if a dress could sum up the word 'adorable' this would be it. It should be the picture representative of the word 'adorable' in the dictionary. What's not to love? the coral colour is so elegant - and actually a colour I don't wear enough - but I've really fallen for the cut out neckline and the peter pan style collar. I totally have the perfect shoes to wear with this one too, it was like they were meant to be.

4. 'Edith' Green and Navy Floral Shirt Dress - £29.99
I've been admiring this dress because it looks like it could be quite versatile; going from a day dress to an evening one depending on the type of shoes and accessories you may be rocking. However, I also have yet to own a proper shirt dress and this looks like a good one to buy if I'm not sure about splashing out on a much coveted Vivien of Holloway one just yet. I totally envision myself wearing this to a diner, it just has that feel.

5. 'Xandra' Ditzy Deer Summer Dress - £29.99
What a sweet sweet print this dress has; adorned in little pastel coloured deers, this is definitely one for me as I'm a big kitsch print lover as well as being quite fond of deer. My need for this is only encouraged by it being in my ultimate favourite colour, pastel blue. Although it comes with the dress, I'm generally not a fan of Lindy Bop's included as they can feel too flimsy, I think that's okay though because I can always just add my own to create a smaller waist.

6. 'Henrietta' Sky Blue Wiggle Dress - £29.99
I'm already loving Lindy Bop's 'Heidi' version of this dress that has been out for a long while now so it's no surprise to myself that I have this one on my wishlist too. I almost prefer this dress more as it has the added peplum detail around the waist and I generally think it makes dresses a little more glamorous. The colours are astounding; the flashes of red against the blue work so well and will definitely liven up any room you'd wear this in.

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Wishlist Wednesday #10

1) 'Hazel' Floral Swing Dress by Lindy Bop, £34.99
Lindy Bop are really killing it lately! They've been slowly adding new dresses to their collection and after buying a couple of the 'Marlene' dresses, this is the one I now have my eye on. As always, I'm a great lover of floral prints; however, what I think attracted my attention to this was the structure and style of the dress. It looks very comfortable with sleeves that cover the top parts of your arms and shoulders making it a perfect dress for the slightly colder weather we're having.

2) Pink Petticoat by Vivien Of Holloway, £59
Vivien of Holloway petticoats are by far the best I've worn so far but they are a little on the pricey side. However, I always maintain that they are SO worth the money. They are so full and fluffy, they feel incredible to wear which is something I haven't felt with cheaper alternatives. Now admittedly, I've not gotten my own, I usually steal my mum's (thanks!) but when I finally invest in my own, I want this lovely pink colour.

3) 'Gracey' Dress by Voodoo Vixen, £44.99
You know me, can't stay away from gingham, can I?! It's just so gorgeous, not to mention that the sweetheart neckline is adorable and something that I always love in a dress. 'Gracey' is a little shorter than most dresses I normally wear, but where's the harm in mixing things up once in a while? I'm going on holiday in over a month and I just think it would make such pretty day time wear. It's been a while since I've bought a Voodoo Vixen dress and I always love the quality and reasonable prices of their clothing so hopefully I'll be able to get this one sometime soon.

4) 'Ariel' Nautical Swing Dress by Hell Bunny, $46

Ugh, I love this. I love nautical themes and I especially LOVE deep v necklines on a dress. It reminds me so much of Voodoo Vixen's nautical dresses so much that at first I thought it was a VV dress. Much like VV though, Hell Bunny's dresses are so reasonably priced for the quality you get. With a gorgeous gathered swing skirt that flows out from a nipped in waistline, you also get lipstick pockets. That's right, lipstick pockets!!! This dress is currently on sale at Unique Vintage so grab it if you can. 

5) Flamboyant Flamingo Fair Necklace by Erstwilder, $44.95

Something I've wanted in my life for a while now is a big chunky statement necklace and boy, is this a good one. Did you know you can now order from Erstwilder's website after a revamp which opens you up to more options? fab! I prefer ordering from Audrey Star's Boutique personally, but I know it's helpful knowing you can order straight from Erstwilder themselves when you can't find what you want in other retailer's online shops. A perfect mix of pastel colours and pure kitschey-ness (not a word but I'm making it one), this is a perfect accessory for brightening up any outfit!

6) Photoshoot by The Pin Up Academy
So I'm surprised I haven't added this one on sooner but I REALLY want to do my first Pin Up photoshoot. It's something I've been thinking about for a long time as I'd quite like to do an odd bit of modelling here and there so I'd really love to start a portfolio. The Pin Up Academy have an incredible set up which has different styles of sets and beautiful H&MU from the amazing October Divine who also helps guide you through your photos. Photography is by internationally published Si Pin Up Photographer who is amazing! This is definitely something I have to do in the future, but as I'm currently saving for a house, it's not possible but once that's done this will be at the top of my list!

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Wishlist Wednesday #8

1) Regina Vintage Polka Dot dress by Collectif, £25 (on sale at the moment!)
One of the things I've loved about Collectif's Spring/Summer collection this year is how much of it is pastel colour based. If you read last week's Wishlist Wednesday, you might have read about my complete obsession over pastel colours so it's not really surprising that *here I am* again still going on about it, woops. Anyway, this dress is utterly gorgeous and although it's utterly saddening to think it won't be that long until Summer is over, I am determined to have this in my life to see me through the last warm-ish days we have left in the UK. A key feature of this dress which I adore is the sleeves which gives off a bolero style vibe.

2) Erstwilder's Dolly's Diner Americana Red brooch - Audrey Star's Boutique, £16.95
I've yet to own a Erstwilder brooch but I've been lusting after them for what feels like FOREVER. They are always so cute; a mixture of kitsch and quirky designs that are ideal for adding fun to any
outfit. I found it hard to pick just one of these brooches so please just assume that their ENTIRE collection is on my wishlist, except that this diner one is definitely at the top of this list right now.

3) Miss L Fire Nevada Pastel sandal - Campbell-Crafts, £80
Miss L Fire shoes are just far too expensive for me, wahhhh. I know I'll invest in a pair at some point but I can never really justify spending the money. I bloody love this pair and even though they are on sale at £80, I still can't afford them. It's just one of those things you have to lust at from afar. To be fair, I do that with most of their shoe collection but I really love the mixture of pastel colours on this pair.

4) Yellow Dee Dee dress by Pinup Couture - Pinup Girl Clothing, $160
Uh, can we talk about how PERFECT Junebugs and Georgia Peaches collaboration with Pinup Girl Clothing is?! I genuinely think it's a life goal to work with a brand like Pinup Girl Clothing so I'm totally envious but at the same time so excited about this because these two ladies have the most perfect taste ever and so do the team at PUG. It was hard to choose a dress I love the most out of the collection of dresses so far but I *think* this Dee Dee dress nabs it by just a bit. From the cute pastel yellow (which goes perfectly with the Miss L Fire shoes by the way) to the detail in the dotted trim, this dress is definitely perfect for a 50s daytime look. Also, aren't those puffed sleeves and Peter Pan collar just adorable?

5) 'Marlene' Floral Day dress - Lindy Bop, £34.99
I recently bought two other colour ways in this new Lindy Bop dress (reviews will be up on the blog soon) and I'm in love! I've been looking for a dress in this style for SO long at an affordable price and I was ecstatic when I discovered this new addition to their website. I'm now determined to own all of the patterns and I really hope they design more. How perfect would a pastel pink gingham pattern be? eeek,

6) 'Paris' dress - Bernie Dexter, £110
I'm not sure if I'll ever own a Bernie Dexter dress to be honest which is why this is on my wishlist. They are very expensive so as much as I REALLY WANT a Paris dress, I just can't go splurging £110 on a dress, which doesn't actually look too dissimilar from the new Lindy Bop 'Marlene' which is obviously a lot cheaper. However, this Bernie Dexter comes with lipstick pockets which the idea of makes me so happy. The shelf bust detail is also appealing to me as well as the fact the dress is made in the USA so the quality is bound to be great.

So that's this weeks wishlist! Hopefully, I keep on making this a weekly thing as I know I've been a bit slack on this recently.

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Wishlist Wednesday #7

1) Baby pink Peasant top by Pinup Girl Clothing, $56

Ugh, I've wanted this top for weeks and I have been 'umming and aaaahing' over it over the past few days. It's such a gorgeous pink colour that goes with so many clothes in my wardrobe, so I'll know it would become a staple choice. I never used to be such a fan of spanish style clothing but the more I see it incorporated into the pin-up world, the more it grows on me

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2) Betsy Swallow bag by Sourpuss, £43
Sourpuss's range of bags are simply divine; they ooze class and sophistication and make a beautiful addition to anyone's wardrobe. I'm in love with this colour but honestly, I'd love to own all of the colour-ways because I'm selfish and greedy like that. I don't really have much of a bag collection as such, so I'd love to build one and my next bag related splurge will be via Sourpuss!

3) Tropical flamingo brooch by Luxulite, £16
Luxulite are a jewellery brand who are well praised in the pin-up community and rightly so; their eclectic mix of quirky and kitsch brooches, necklaces and earrings are absolutely made to finish off any outfit. I love this brooch in particular, you may have noticed that I'm a lover of flamingos (not sorry) but I'm totally drawn in by these colours.

4) 'Cheronda' blue swing dress by Lindy Bop, £29.99
This gorgeous swing dress reminds me ~in a way~ of the Pinup Girl Clothing 'Harley' dress, probably just because of the neckline. For me, I'd have to add a belt to this dress to break up the colour but aside from that, it's fantastic, cheaper alternative to the more expensive 'Harley'.

5) 'Wanderlust' flamingo bikini by Banned, £25 top & £20 bottoms
I'm hopefully going to be going on holiday later in the year and so I will be looking to get some new bikinis in. Now, Hell Bunny have some beautiful retro bikinis in their summer line this year but then I also discovered Banned's. Yes yes yes, I am obsessed - to the point it's probably tacky - wi

6) 'Fiona' gingham pencil skirt by Collectif, £30

I've just ordered the AMAZING cigarette trousers by Collectif in this print and so now obviously, I have to have this skirt. I don't own any pencil skirts and I want a collection, pronto. 

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Wednesday Wishlist #6 - Hell Bunny edition!

Hiya! Well, here's another weeks edition of Wednesday Wishlist and this time around I am focusing solely on Hell Bunny. I decided that there were too many items of theirs that I am lusting after so I thought 'sod it' and decided to throw them all into one post. 

I absolutely adore this brand for a number of reasons; firstly, how damn affordable they are! All of their range is extremely bank account friendly whilst at the same time still maintaining a high quality standard of clothing. Secondly, they have such a vast range of different patterns and styles of clothes, it's really hard what to choose from, you're always spoilt for choice.

1) Dolly top - £14.99
How gorgeous is this?! It'd look absolutely perfect with a pair of capris or a circle skirt. I like how the sleeves sit just on the shoulders whilst I find the knotted deep v neckline very attractive, it's what stops it from being boring for me. I find the price tag really good for this style of top, I would normally expect to spend around £25, and as I trust the quality of Hell Bunny clothing, I know you'll be getting more than your money's worth. 

2) Ariel dress - £38.99

Made in the same style as the 'Larissa' dress I reviewed previously, the Ariel is taking different approach with the cut and style and instead of being tropical like the Larissa, the Ariel is adding a nautical theme, I've probably mentioned this before but I love nautical style clothing and it can be such a big staple in the pin-up girls wardrobe. I have an anchor tattoo on my forearm - insert Popeye joke here - so I always look the part when I wear a 1950s sailor style outfit. My favourite thing about these style dresses from Hell Bunny, is the belt that is included; I not only use them with these dresses but with other outfits too, they are so well made and long lasting. 

3) Scottie mini dress - £34.99

A mini dress isn't something that I'm normally particularly comfortable with the idea of but with the weather being quite warm at the moment, I'd like something shorter to wear. Obviously, this one is SO perfect because it has dogs all over it and a cute as hell plaid print. Get in my wardrobe please <3

4) Lacey top - £18.99
I'm always on the hunt for new separates, especially tops as I seem to have a lot more trousers and skirts. I'm in LOVE with this style of neckline, it's so different, yet elegant and sexy. It reminds me of Pinup Girl Clothing's Voodoo Vixen top but with a vintage floral twist. There's nothing not to adore about this cute top!

5) Kay capris - £19.99

All of my capris are currently from Primark (yeaaah I've mentioned a million times that they're doing some amazing pieces this summer) and I've stocked up on them whilst I can get my grubby little hands on them. However, they aren't high waisted and this is what I feel I'm missing out on. These cuties are not only high waisted but they have seams down the back of the trouser legs with V-shaped gaps which makes them even more pin-up and adorable.

6) Hummingbird cardigan - £26.99
I haven't bought a cardigan in so long, I'm definitely due to treat myself to a new one and this mint green beauty will definitely be the first on my list. The elegant hummingbird design really stands out for me on this one!

So that's my selection for this week, I hope you liked what I picked!
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Wishlist Wednesday #5

1. FitBit Surge Watch - £180 - £199

As you may have read in my previous post, I'm currently on a lifestyle change to lose weight and just generally become fitter. I'd love one of these watches because it'd enable me to keep track of all the exercise I do from working out at the gym, going out for runs and it even tracks your sleeping patterns, counts your steps and monitors how many stairs you walk up. It's generally just a fantastic little gadget that I'd love to have to aid my change.

2. Breville blender - £20 with two bottles, £30 with four bottles
You may have heard of the Nutribullet that every man and his dog seem to be raving about at the moment, but that retails at over £100; this Breville blender does the EXACT same job but it retails at only £20-£30, depending on whether you want two bottles or four. I've been using my parents for over a month now and it's bloody brilliant. All you do is put the ingredients for your smoothie into the bottle, attach the blade and then blend and afterwards you replace the blade with the lid to your bottle and away you go! It makes such minimal mess, unlike most blenders and juicers. Anyway, I now want my own to take with me if I stay away from home, as it is so compact. It's such a BARGAIN, you only have to look at the reviews on Amazon and you'll struggle to find a single disappointed person.

3. Jenny skirt in Mary Blair Umbrellas print by Pinup Girl Clothing - $102
Ugh, is there anything about this collection that I don't love?! This skirt is amazing, I love the colour and the print so much. Thankfully for my bank account, it is out of stock in my size so I wouldn't have been able to have bought this anyway so I'm half sad, half relieved to have not spent money I don't have.

4 Renee dress in Navy Anchor print by Pinup Girl Clothing - $132
Unfortunately, another item that is sold out on the Pinup Girl website but this dress has been on my radar for a long time now. I never got around to buying it because I was a bit scared of the cut out bit, but I'm in love with the print; however, I'm losing weight now and I'm so much more into flashing my midriff (okay to a point) so I really really really want this. So bad. Again, I'm slightly happy it's sold out so my bank account can breathe a sigh of relief.

5. Raspberry Heart 2 shoes by Mel Shoes - £38
They are just so cute and at a sale price of £38 who could resist?! They are so perfectly pin-up and would set off an outfit so remarkably. I have admired these for a long time and I'm most definitely not alone in this. I actually just really love the quality of Mel shoes, I'really love jelly shoes!

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Wishlist Wednesday #4

I realised it's probably a bit strange that my wishlist this week contains all pin up and rockabilly inspired items with a random kitchen utensil thrown in. I just like to mix it up sometimes, what can I say? 

1. Vivien of Holloway's Kitty Day dress (Seashell Stripe) - £89
I don't have any dresses in this style so as soon as I saw this collection - and this style in particular - on the Viv website all I have done is lusted after it. I imagine myself teaming this with a white waist belt and a Sunjellies bag. I cannot get enough of having day dresses and this is one I have to have in my wardrobe because I adore the pastel colours and rose prints; plus the perks are that the skirt has pockets on it, we all love dresses with pockets!

2. Spiralite Vegetable Spiralite by Spiralz - £29.95
I want this item in my life so desperately as I'm currently on a lifestyle change; I'm going from being a junk food addict whose days used to rely on eating crap to make myself feel better to being a person who is fit and healthy. I love the idea of this machine - it really mixes up healthy food; you can make courgetti spaghetti with it and I just wanna make it because the name is fun to say haha. 

3. Make Up Revolution - Iconic Pro lipsticks - £2.49
I think I am right in saying that most bloggers all know and think that Make Up Revolution are an outstanding high street make up brand.  I recently bought a few bits from their collection after having not done so in a while and I decided to try some of their lipsticks. I bought a colour from their basic lipstick range in which their lipsticks cost only a £1 and I have to say that the colour pay off and staying power is incredible and well worth more than £1. I'm bewildered as to how they do it really. Moreover, the range of colours in their lipstick collection is vast and it's so tempting to try them all but they do all add up, unfortunately; my online basket went up to £60 from wanting to try so many items. The packaging for the Iconic Pro lipsticks is so gorgeous - gold and black which is so professional and sleek looking, so I'm really eager to try this range. 

4. Flamingo brooch by Deer Arrow - $19 AUS
You may or may not have seen my previous review on Deer Arrow's sundae brooch, but I know I completely raved about it - and them. It was my first ever brooch and it is super cute and beautifully painted. I love shedding light on smaller businesses, especially ones who take the time to hand make and put love and care into their products which is clear that Deer Arrow do. Now on my wishlist is this flamingo brooch, I'm in love with kitsch items and flamingos so this brooch and me? yep, we're meant to be. 

5. Ginger Atomic Flamingo Wing Bust dress by Collectif - £57.50
I saw this dress on the beautiful Diablo Rose and I knew I had to have it. Granted, I know it won't look as good on me and I will have to wait until I lose more weight until I get it (for myself really) but it's simply a gorgeous dress. Collectif have such a great selection in their summer range and there's a lot of pale blues and pinks which I am adoring. I love that this dress comes with an adjustable straps so you can wear in differents ways to mix things up and the print is just adorable. 

6. Ahoy Skirt Sailor skirt by Collectif - £35
I need to up my skirt game so badly; I don't own any pencil skirts and being a fan of nautical style clothing, this is one I've got my eye on. It's definitely going to be one I'll be saving for as I don't have £35 to just spend on a skirt but I know I'll be able to wear this one for both smart and casual occasions. I do need to get sexier clothes into my wardrobe and this skirt is perfect!

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Wednesday Wishlist #1 | Pinup Girl Clothing edition

It's not really a secret that I am FOREVER lusting after Pinup Girl Clothing. Not too long ago, I spent a small fortune on ordering from them thinking it would subdue my urges - unfortunately, it just made them stronger. Finally getting to wear some of their beautiful clothes has given me a taste for their stunning collections and I'm always wanting more.

But I am saving for a house, so there will be no dress buying from me! I will only be lusting after these beauties from afar..I've become very strict on myself now as I want to move out now more than ever and on my budget for the next few months, there is no way I'm going to be able to afford any of these beauties! I do however, have a birthday coming up in a couple of months...;)

With recent additions such as their Mary Blair collection, I am swooning harder than ever, It's pretty much taking all my strength not to add things to my basket and put in all of my details.

If you've never bought any items from Pinup Girl Clothing, I could not recommend them any more than I already do. DeadlyIsTheFemale is a fantastic UK based stockist; however, when I want something from PUG that they do not stock, I order directly from Pinup Girl Clothing's website. Yes the delivery is around $30 and you do get hit with a customs tax bill - and as much as I hate both of those things, they are insanely worth it. You may have read me mention this in previous reviews of my Pinup Couture dresses!

1) Jenny dress in orange border print by Pinup Couture- $142

This is a dress I've been lusting after for so long, I just really admire the body and shape of the dress whilst the white and orange prints really work well together, in my opinion. 

2) Peasant top in baby pink by Pinup Couture - $56
Up until a few weeks ago, I never really was a fan of gypsy style tops. I'm not sure why and what changed my mind but the more I browsed the internet, the more they grew on me. Now I'm in love with this one - I have the Zooey top in this colour and it's so gorgeous. 

3) Lydia dress in rose border print by Pinup Couture - $142

I'm an absolute sucker for floral prints and this dress never fails to catch my eye. Not only that, I just love the blue and white together, it's gorgeous and it'll make for a lovely summertime dress, I can imagine myself picnic-ing in this one!

4) Jenny dress in Mary Blair Commuter print by Pinup Couture - $148

Again, I just love this style of dress and I think bringing a mid-century modern art design to life through a dress is wonderful. The olive green and black are lovely colours and I could see myself wearing this right into next winter! Well, considering I work with commuters almost daily as part of my living, I thought this might be a fun addition to my wardrobe.

5) Cigarette pants in red stretch twill denim by Deadly Dames - $92

I'd just like to clarify that I am lusting after these in all the colour-ways, just not just exclusively red. I mean, I could also say that goes for the entire PUG website too, haha. I love a bold red, I just bought something similar from Primark actually in this colour but obviously these have the advantage of being high-waisted, being made in America and being of fantastic quality and fit. 

6 2" faux leather belt in black by Pinup Couture - $14I really do love belts and I am always looking to expand my collection. What I am lacking in though, is wide and chunky belts. I am a huge fan of PUG's belts as they are of great quality and I find they rarely break or wear out as easily as other brands belts do. Anyway, I don't really have any black belts, I usually go for white so I'd like something a bit different. 

So that's my wishlist for now! 

What do you love about Pinup Girl Clothing and what are you lusting after?

Sarah xo

5 dresses under £50!

As much as I adore clothing brands such as Pin Up Girl clothing, it can be quite pricey if like me, you live in the UK and have to pay shipping and import taxes. I decided to post my 5 current favourite dresses under £50, that are fabulous and affordable if you feel like treating yourself!

Frustratingly enough, my blog template seems to love stretching images out so I think it's time for an update!

5 DRESSES UNDER £50!

1) H&R London 50's summer dress

£34.99

This gorgeous floral dress will be absolutely perfect for summer parties. I particularly love the round neckline with the peep hole and the cute capped sleeve give it an extra touch. Add in a waist belt and a petticoat and it'll be perfect! I've definitely put this dress on my wishlist.

Voodoo Vixen - Susie Meow

£49.95

I've seen many bloggers wearing this Susie Meow dress and it's so gorgeous! My particular favourite is the green version, as I love the way the colours compliment each other but the collar is also super cute. 

Voodoo Vixen - Gwyneth

£47.99

This has to be my personal favourite so far! I'm partial to a bit of a nautical print and the dress really does look figure hugging. The belt really finishes off the dress in my opinion. This also comes in an A Line form called 'Joni' which I am also keen to pick up at some point. 

Hell Bunny - Dahlia Floral dress

£46.99

This dress has a fantastic dark floral print with a cross over collar and sleeves that don't cover up too much and also look comfortable. The sleeve length make it perfect for spring and that 'in between' weather. Moreover, I enjoy a dress that comes with an attached belt and this one matches the dress so it's not too obvious. I'd complete this look with a lovely, puffy petticoat to fill out the skirt. 

Lindy Bop - Heidi blue cotton wiggle dress

£29.99

The colour of this dress is absolutely stunning and a complete standout! I love how much the red and blue compliment each other and the heart buckle detail, whilst small, is so cute. I'm a big fan of sweetheart necklines and capped sleeves too. I believe in needing a glamorous wiggle dress in my wardrobe - this one is definitely going on my wishlist.

Welcome to adulthood.

Saving up for a house deposit isn't easy. I've had to stop spending my wages on beautiful clothes and sensibly put it all into savings until next year when I can buy a house! Obviously, this will always be worth it but as a person who has never managed to save and has a strong lust for vintage reproduction clothing, it's been a struggle.

Thus, there have been less outfit posts on this blog than anticipated. I want to build my wardrobe up but at the same time I cannot afford to. 

I thought instead, I'd make a sort of "wishlist" of clothing I have recently been eyeing up and mentally storing away for a later date.

1) 1940s Swing Trousers Denim, Vivien Of Holloway  -£45

2) Fairy Summer Bouquet Print Doll Dress, Collectif - £55

3) Chelsea Dress Navy Lilacs, Bernie Dexter - $156

4) Curve Rockabilly Handbag, Glamour Bunny - £50

5) Ione Precious Blue shoes, B.A.I.T Footwear - $67

Topshop lingerie range.

This may be spontaneous blog post of sorts, but today is my day off and I've been 'oohing' and 'aahing' all morning, whilst "window shopping" online. 

For the past few months now, the lingerie range at Topshop has really been impressing me design wise. I find that the downside of this, is the size range. Lingerie departments in shops like this usually means the range of sizes of bras is normally always restrictive. I don't agree with this (and I'm sure most women will not either) at all because it's mostly suggesting that those with larger busts above a D aren't good enough to have their sizes stocked?! It's not great, but that's just the way it right now, I suppose. From other women with larger busts I've spoken to, they're tired of having to spend an extortionate amount of money for bras that are actually pretty, so it would be great if high street shops could extend their ranges. I don't know too much about this subject and why they don't though, so I'm sure there's someone out there with an explanation. 

I'm a 36B so I've always been able to find cheaper underwear in shops in my size. I'm fortunate that I haven't had to struggle to find my size in shops. 

Primark do some lovely underwear sometimes if you're on a budget but the quality is awful after a few wears. 

So, Topshop lingerie! 

For a while now, they have been releasing lingerie sets that are more appealing to me for my body type. With high waisted knickers and long line bras, I feel most comfortable and sexy. I also found this the case with bikinis when shopping in-store for my holiday. 

They are so cute and lacy and at such an affordable price for a set. I find that there is usually always a code or some kind of discount online to be used on their website as well (I always look before I buy anything online, VoucherCodes usually always have something).

I've bought a few sets from their lingerie range now, and I find them to be a good quality. I've bought a lacey soft bra set in baby blue, and after several washes, it still looks perfectly new and the colour hasn't worn. I find this happens a lot with other brands.  but the main reason that I love their range so much is because they're all so vintage inspired, which is why I absolutely adore them!

Retro winter fashion selection.

Looking for some retro and pin up clothes for the winter? Here are my top choices. 

There are some incredible vintage reproduction brands out there and they are doing excellent bits for the winter season. My particular favourites are from Collectif Clothing, who are consistently brilliant. 

I've been really surprised with Miss Selfridge's winter collection this year too. They've had some excellent retro and pin up style coats and knitwear, a surprise for me to find on the high street. 

1. Pippa cardigan by Voodoo Vixen

2. Phyliss velvet pencil dress by Collectif Clothing

3. Camel faux fur collar cardigan by Miss Selfridge

4. Pearl coat by Collectif Clothing

5. Florence Noelle check skirt by Collectif Clothing

6. Retro seamed stockings by What Katie Did

Christmas wishlist: Top 5

Everybody's favourite time of the year is just around the corner! Personally, I love Christmas.  I do get a little weirded out by how, year by year, the Christmas stock seems to put out earlier. I'm sure I've seen stuff being put on the shelf by the end of august?!

I do enjoy the atmosphere though. I love the decorations. I've already been into central London to look at the lights on Oxford Street, enjoying the view in the Selfridges windows. 

This year is the first one where I am on a proper "grown up" wage and where I can afford to really treat my favourite people. Where last year, I was only working part time at Sainsbury's, I could only afford to buy pretty small budget presents for a select few people; this year, I've gone a bit mad. 

I'm more about giving presents this year rather than receiving them, but getting presents is always wonderful and you always seem to contemplate how you have so many amazing people in your life, who know you so well when it comes to presents. 

I would never expect anyone to buy these next 5 items for me for Christmas, because I can get them myself. I am lusting after them, but I'm being stringent when it comes to money now.

Urban Decay - On The Run palette. £37 

This has been out just a few weeks and I think it's a great idea. Take a selection of fantastic UD products; blush, bronzer, eyeshadow, mascara, lipgloss and eyeliner and put it all into a little compact box and you no longer need to carry around a load of different items when you are on the go. I find myself ending up packing all of my make up where ever I go and it's heavy and frustrating. This little darling carries a combination of every thing and is fantastic if you don't have the space for anything else. 

What Katie Did - Morticia Corset - £159.50

I've been lusting after this corset for months and it's killing me that I don't have it! I've seen these corsets on the likes of Georgina Horne from Fuller Figure Fuller Bust and she absolutely SLAYS. I don't think I'd look anywhere near as good but if I could just a little tiny bit, I'd be set forever!

Parks and Recreation mini colouring book - £6.90

Ahhhhhhhh my god. I just discovered this a couple of days ago and it's so cute! I love stuff like this because I find colouring and drawing eases my anxiety and distracts me from silly thoughts. I think it would be a brilliant stocking filler. 

Etsy is one of my favourite places because people are so creative when it comes to making things and you get the satisfaction of buying from independent people rather than big retailers. 

Dita Von Teese - Madame X lingerie
Bra £32 - Suspender Belt - £25 - Briefs - £20

Dita Von Teese is one of my favourite women and I look up to and adore everything about her. Ever since she brought out her own lingerie range, I've been lusting after every single piece. Sadly, I've never been able to justify spending over a £100 on a lingerie set. Maybe one day!

Babyliss Curl Secret - £100

My dear old mum told me about this little contraption. I watched ReeRee Rockette's YouTube tutorial/review on how to use it, and I'm so curious to try it! I've pretty much always struggled finding the right technique to curl my hair with and this looks so simple. At £100, I'm a little hesitant to spend it on something I may or may not get on with, but the idea is bloody great. 

Well that's my top 5 christmas wishes. My main focus of the next year is to save for a house with my boyfriend and that will eventually be the best Christmas of all :)

*This post is not sponsored or written in partnership with any brands. All words are my own and products I genuinely love

xo

October wishlist: Voodoo Vixen!

If I had the money, I would a 1000% buy the entire contents of this website, in my size, and wear nothing else ever again (okay and Collectif Clothing too).

My mind has been pre-occupied with staring at the clothes on the Collectif website really, that I'd forgotten about other vintage reproduction sites.

The first items that made me internally scream "I must have this now, right now" are the Isabella and Marietta cardigans.

They're so pretty and would make an amazing addition to a lovely flowing skirt. 

Keeping on the theme of red and black, this Connie dress is so beautiful and I don't have anything like this at all in my wardrobe. I am so in love with the kitsch glasses design, and I love a dress that covers the shoulders as I'm not a fan of mine at all. Essentially, I'm all about dresses that you can nip in at the waist with a lovely little black belt.

Finally, the final item on this wishlist is the prettiest and summery (alright I know it's October but it still feels like summer outside) Finley dress. The colours are incredible, yellow and purple work so well together. I feel like I don't own enough clothes with colour - this is starting to change - as I mostly feel more comfortable with navy, black, light blues and so on...this dress would be perfect for bringing me out of my comfort zone.

*This post is not sponsored or written in partnership with any brands. All words are my own and products I genuinely love