Charlotte's World

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Recent Purchase Review (ASOS)

Recently, I brought this ASOS Vintage Look Jewel Ring, it was only £6 and manged to squeeze its way into my checkout bag.... was it a mistake?

The Product matches the image, very cute to wear and has a definite vintage feel to the ring, i think this is because of the shape of the fake diamonds and then the dark blue coloured centre.

was it a good buy?

I think if you don't have enough accessories (like me) and want to grow your ring collection - this is a great piece to add to it. It's very sweet gift, strong so far...

my only criticisms so far is that the edges can get caught of things really easily, which is a bit annoying and I've also found that my finger has started to go green... this may be because i got it a tiny bit wet... but how else am i supposed to wash my hands?!

Anyway, a good friend from uni, suggested that you could paint your ring with clear nail varnish.. so it is something I will try and hope it will work. Otherwise my fingers will be turning into a HULK hand or something (supposed to be a joke... sounded better in my head)

Charlotte x

Wednesday, 5 February 2014

AMSTERDAM!

About 2 weeks ago, I went to Amsterdam with a couple of university friends. yes be jel! just kidding!
It was great fun! Went to this bar called THE BULLDOG in Dam Square!! Love it in there! It was so much fun! all the music, the shots.....yes there is no rest for the wicked!!! in 2 days i had just 10 hours sleep! and I LOVE SLEEP!!! honestly, don't know how i coped! Below are just a few images!

(I am the last person on the right, rocking my grunge green coat i got for Christmas from ASOS with my orange scarf... trying to get noticed -fashion crisis!)

(Possibly the most alcoholic cocktail drink I have ever had in my life! Still was great fun!)

I would recommend going there! its just great fun, I went for 4 days and 3 nights, just be prepared to party (if you're a party animal) if not, its great for sightseeing!!

Charlotte x

ASOS WISHING....

So I have a confession..........

I am an ASOS addict, I visit the site everyday, either on the ipad app or just going on their website.

I have added a record- breaking..... I repeat record- breaking 62 items in my wishlist!!!! I want to shop till I drop, but whenever I do, the next week there is an offer like 20% for students or something, and then I end up buying more... which really is not good for my bank account. (I'm sorry bank account... i love you really!)

Anyway, I thought I would show you some of the best things on my wish list and what I think! (if you are interested)

I really love this tunic! I think it can be considered to be in the sporty trend, but most of all I would categorize it to be in the patterns and print trend. Both trends are really popular at the minute. (check out ASOS and puma collaboration - it looks totally 90s!) I love that this tunic oversized and has a slouchy fit as I tend to get hot quickly, especially when I am rushing around at uni.

Vagabond! my love for you is like my love for cadburys dairy milk chocolate covered in strawberries = LUSH!

There was the jelly shoe..... and now we have something even better! I mean much better! I love love love the thick heeel!!! anything with a chunky heel makes me want to drool over it... (ok, not a nice sight, but you get me right?) If only you were on my feet!!!! Also, I am an absolute sucker for black shoes or black ankle boots!

Has anyone else got a massive wishlist on ASOS.... i think i could add more... but I would just make myself sad that I cannot afford it all :(

Charlotte x

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Catch Up!

So one of my new years resolutions is to try and blog more....
I have been so busy recently, just with uni and work and busy in amsterdam that i have not been blogging at
all. so i am sorry guys! there will be a blogging catch up happening!

enjoy! x

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Let's talk about LFW

London Fashion Week

Hasn't it been great?!? Unfortunelty, I didn't get to go, however I have been watching it Live right from my computer screen - THANK GOD FOR TECHNOLOGY!!!

My absoulte favourites this A/W have been Topshop's Unique:

I especially want Cara's jacket in the 4th picture!!!!

Also I like Burberry... YES, i have expensive taste.... and no I can't afford the clothing.....

Here's some of my favourite's from the collection:

Loving all the leopard print - this especially means that I am in season with that new jacket i got from a charity shop the other day (check previous posts)

Burberry was just my favourite catwalk - they aim to please - and boy was I pleased!

I will post some more of my favourite's later on....

ciao xx

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Here's the other clip from our fashion show

Catch Up!

Over the last couple of days/weeks, I have been frantically rushing around for the Fashion Show that I have been organising! However, it has been such a great experience. I am just so grateful that I was able to be a apart of something, that I am passionate about.
The fashion show was for our sixth form ball, but also in aid of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer in theme of the Fashion of course.
This is part of the Show:

If ever, you need to raise money for your sixth form ball, I highly recommend organising a show, it may be hard work, with all the advertising, the ticket designing, selling, organising catwalks, making the desingers ready.... and so much more. But once it goes well, you just feel so relieved, it's like getting your first pair of Louboutins (not that i have any, but i know I would feel really ecstatic). It's just a great experience and has shown that I do want to do things like this in the future. Even helping out with London Fashion Week - which I would love to do!!!

Monday, 4 February 2013

Fashion News

At the moment, life has indeed been hetic! While trying to run a fashion show, which means the marketing, organising all the designers, making sure the stage is right, get the tech team in order. THEN on the night (13th Feb) trying to make sure nothing bad happens back stage etc

ahhhh! Anyway, I am really looking forward to finally showing off the designers talent and my skills to actually organise this event and for it to be a sell-out success.

My new purchases in my life:

I got both these jackets from a charity shop in surrey. There are about 5 charity shops next to eachother in Surrey, you got to love it. I love finding a bargain, the top jacket cost me £9.50 and the bottom checked jacket cost me £10!

Sometimes I worry that I will never find anything I would like in charity shops, but I take that saying all back now!!!

I am so happy to hear that Cara Delevingne is on the copy of BRITISH VOGUE!!! you now realise what my new purchase is! haha

When I go on the tumblr, you get the occasional people say that they find Cara Delevingne overrated?!?! and I'm sitting here thinking WHAT?!?!

Yes i understand, she may be everywhere now in the media and etc, but I have been on youtube, looking at her interviews and she seems to genuine and funny! I really like her and think she is a really good role model for any models that want to go into the fashion industry.

Other than that, Sign up to ASOS! This is the first time I have actually recieved a magazine from ASOS, and boy! was I a happy bunny!!! The layout in the magazine, the styling, the interview pages and articles!! I am so impressed, looks really well made, and can't wait for my next month's copy! That I hope they will send!!!!!

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Fashion Update

How has everyone been?

Recently, I have so soooooo busy, literally!

Here's an update.

I have had to put a portfolio together for university interviews, which I don't mind, as I like to look at previous best work.
I have had exams to sit - I have another one on friday and one next Tuesday! wish me good luck
In Feb, it's the fashion show, I am directing, I feel really nervous as I just want everything to do right and for it to be perfect!

I have been looking at some of my favourite fashion and beauty magazines and I came across this video on Hunger website (above). I just found it so random, but quite humorous as well. Not sure why, but most things make me laugh anyway, so I am not surprised.

Something I am definetly loving this january is FLORALS!!!!!

left - Katie Eary

Floral's have got to just be one of my favorite patterns, they are so eye-catchy, they are the statement piece when wearing some black trousers etc.

I am not sure about this 1920's hair trend. I know the Great Gatsby movie will be coming out in summer, and this may have an influence on the different trends as the movie was written at the time of the 'Roaring Twenties' and the Jazz Age with the Flappers. However, I am not into all the gel and the sleek clean look, but everyone has different styles and views so do what you like as well.

ORANGE!!! One of my favourite colours! It's so gorgeous and bright. Whenever I think of orange, I always just think of oranges - the fruit and then the beautiful smell..... ahhhhhhh!

got to love orange - it's a b-e-a-u-tiful colour!

Images were from - Stylist magazine Online

I think next time, I may do beauty post, about the make-up I use etc.

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Katie Eary

You could say that maybe, I am a bit slow, but I have just found out about Katie Eary and her designs! and omg I am in love.
If you have no clue about her designs, please look at this:

I love her graphic design patterns, to be honest I have always loved animal related prints on clothing, this can be seen when I purchased some cat socks from Topshop. Definitely bought on impulse, however my obsession with cats meant that it was a must-have item for me!

Aren't they cute!?!
Getting back to the point... haha. I love the use of colour on her clothing, the only thing I would worry about her clothing or any high street clothing or designer clothing, would be you may just like it for it's hanger appeal (how good it looks on the hanger). As a result of this, it will look different depending of body shapes and sizes.

Katie's video's are amazing as well!
take a peek!! Its amazing!love it so inspirational. Love how she's kept it all black and white, the editing of the whole film looks great! How she thought about all these ideas, literally blows me away! She must of put lots of thought into her work, and you can see that the work looks like it based on her personality.

Need to save up!!! To buy a piece of her clothing. I will Definitely be keep up to date with this designer!

A Night Out Look....

A Night Out Look.... by lotts123 featuring a rose perfume

Max c
$24 - houseoffraser.co.uk

River island
$32 - riverisland.com

Patrizia Pepe leather pants
$155 - flannelsfashion.com

Topshop
$5.62 - topshop.com

Topshop leather boots
$120 - topshop.com

Diptyque rose perfume
nordstrom.com

Monday, 7 January 2013

Designer Specials

Anyone else LOVE CHLOE?
I love the elegant way they promote their styles. The elegant dresses and the whole video, creates peace in their clothing. The wind blowing the models hair as they are pictured in front of the camera and the whole feminine look about the range is clearly shown. The boyish looks contrast with the setting and how they are in the countryside and the sharp tailored clothing, gives the products some edge, so they have a range of products in which suit the consumers.

Who are your favourite designers?

Friday, 4 January 2013

Not motivated to do exercise...

I was EXACTLY the same, you may not think it, but you are not the only one who wants to lose a few dress sizes and to be toned.

The Gym - Daunting Place!
I go to the gym and I just stand there for a minute and think........ "why me?" why am i here? what have I done to deserve this?
And the answer was there, right there!
The answer was in fact ME. Hard to admit it, but I'm the one who got overweight, I'm the one, who couldn't help herself, but to indulge into fast food, junk food and fizzy drinks. It's been my fault and I am the one to blame.

So I thought it was in fact, time to take action.... YES TAKE ACTION!!!

My steps into being Motivated and Taking Action!

1.)Eat Healthy
I would say cut down portions for now. Eat lots of fruit, keep hydrated (drinking water that means!. Eat salads, the best thing about salads are that they are full of water, especially the lettuce! I love a good chicken caesar salad yum yum yumm :)

2.) Update some Upbeat Tunes onto your Ipod etc
You would not think it, but this has helped me so SO much! literally, when you are listening to fast tracks, with the volume up - you feel so motivated! Well I do!
Set up a gym playist on your ipod! Here's a few tracks to help you:

jessie Ware - Running (Disclosure remix)
Push the Feeling On - Nightcrawlers
Redlight - Lost In Your Love
Wearing My Rolex - Wiley
Gold Dust - DJ Fresh
Katy On a Mission - Katy B
Sub Focus - Out of the Blue ft Alice Gold
Thinking about you(ft Ayah Marar) - Calvin Harris
Sweet Nothing(ft Florence Welch) - Calvin Harris
Don't you worry child - Swedish House Mafia
U sure do - Strike

3.) Find a Gym Partner

Doing the gym with someone else is so much more rewarding, yes you may have a giggle about things, but you feel more motivated and relaxed knowing that you know someone who is at the gym.

4.)Get some good trainers

I know this may sound silly, but having some trainers you like, make you feel more excited to train and want to tone or lose weight. Really!!

5.)Having a Gym-free day

Not going to the gym because you a busy or whatever, doesn't stop you from doing some exercise at home. A few steps on your stairs, a few sit ups, or even purchase a yoga ball!

You need to be determined and in the right frame of mind in order to achieve your goals.

All of these steps are what I am trying to achieve now, so wish me good luck! haha

If anyone has any other music recommendations, please leave a comment, I'd love to find some more great tracks:)

Monday, 31 December 2012

Curves are finally being accepted!

As being a curvy woman myself, accepting the fact that you know, I love food, who doesn't. This news on the Daily Mail about Curvy women finally being on the London Fashion Week Runway, did in fact make my day.
Being a curvy woman and living in the UK, knowing about obesity, I think it has become knowledgeable that we are infact not the skinniest nation. But what does that matter?? The average size in the UK is probably a size 14 -18, for most women. So why is it only now that curvy women have JUST been accepted to feature on a London catwalk.

This links me back to when Karl Lagerfeld's comment about the amazing singer Adele cropped up about her being 'too fat'. Not only did Adele find this offensive and commented back saying 'I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that',but I found it as a throw back, I liked both Adele and Karl. Yes he may entitled to his opinion, but there is a saying that if you have nothing nice to say, then don't say it at all.

So, with Curvy women, accepting who they are, this makes me think that after these curvy models will be featured on the London Fashion Week catwalk, will it be a continuing thing??

This also made me wonder about weight in general, why are we so worried about weight, why can't we accept our bodies for what they are, we only live once, so make do with what you have and be happy!

So I wish you all a happy new year! and be happy! look after yourselves :)

Daily Mail Article on Curvy women at London Fashion Week

Daily Mail article on Adele and Karl