ASOS Christmas Upto 50% Off Sale : My Top Picks

Weekly Round Up #2

1. NEW JOB! | 2. Sailing The Seas | 3. My Favourite Lady | 4. The Good Dinosaur | 5. Instagram Addicted | 6. The Gold Dust Product | 7. Feeling Festive | 8. Coat Of Dreams | 9. Bargain Boots

1.  Well.... if you didn't know about this yet.... where have you been?! Yes! I have finally been able to hand in my notice at my current retail job and will be starting a new career in PR, social media and marketing in the new year. I am overjoyed and so so excited to get started! I finally feel like my life is starting to get on track!

2. What a lovely day it was, heading over to Portsmouth with my Mum for a spot of shopping. I love Primark but living on the IOW it's not often that I get to go so it's always an exciting experience. How is shopping so tiring though? Seriously such a workout!

3. It's been so lovely to spend a bit more time with my Mum over the past weekend, it needs to happen more often!

4. I went to see The Good Dinosaur last week with a couple of friends and absolutely loved it.... it nearly got me shedding a tear I tell ya! Such a cute story, lots of Lion King similarities though... did anyone you of notice this aswell!?

5. I am totally obsessed with Instagram at the moment - LOVE LOVE LOVE! I find creating images for it so fun, yes I am THAT sad! (My account)

6. Waaaaaaaaaaaa I didn't get one :( Although.... did anyone? I swear it was there and gone in like 3 seconds! Fingers crossed they'll be back in stock soon and we can all rock the perfect nude lip.

7. I LOVE December. Like... LOVE it. Even just the sight of an advent calendar gives me that warm festive feeling (and this year I have 2!), I'm so excited for Christmas. Next stop - get my tree up and watch Love Actually!

8. Finally! I own a winter coat. After browsing the internet for what seemed an eternity my eyes fell upon this River Island beauty and I have to say it's probably my best buy of the last 12 months! I have had so many compliments on it so far and the qulaity is amazing! IT looks great and keeps me so warm. (Find it at River island - here and Littlewoods - here.)

9. Last but not least....... I have to share my bargain of the week! Black Friday offers were my downfall ... opps - I mean I tried to avoid them but it was pretty darn impossible! I managed to get these gorgeous knee high boots for just £10! I know amazing right? I think I'll be wearing these on NYE.... once I've found a dress or playsuit to rock them with. (Find them - here.)

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The Backpack Is Back!

Is it 2002? Nope! But YES I am wearing a snazzy backpack.

I think there was a time where backpacks kind of just left the face of the earth - or maybe I just left school? Whatever it was.... I didn't own any.

Flash forward to 2015 and Kirstie is LOVING those handy bags once more and is totally in love with this newbie.

Eastpak Padded Pak'r Backpack in Lill' Dot*

This dotty little number is from Eastpak - a well recognised and loved maker of backpacks... you guys must recognise their little logo on the pocket there!
I love how comfortable this bag is - it has a padded back which is probably my favourite feature, it makes it so much nicer to wear.
The backpack features the large inner compartment and the zipped front pocket (the best place for your lipgloss and keys!) and can fit so much in!

The dotty pattern is great, being black and white makes it subtle but the spots give it that something different about it - I don't think I'd like it as much if it was just plain black.
It is priced at £40 (here), which is great fo the quality - you can tell it's durable and has so many uses! (There's got to be a style/colour/pattern out there for everyone!)

My 3 top uses for a backpack :

1. Overnight stays

We all like to have night's away from home, I still regularly have sleepover's with my best friend (even though we are in our 20s) and this is the handiest way to take all my essentials! My handbags are never big enough and I don't want to be taking 5 different bags to pop out for the night so this is perfect. 

I took a backpack to London earlier this year when I went to see Taylor Swift and it was the perfect size for everything I needed.... and I don't pack light I tell ya!

2. Hand luggage

Ooooo even writing that has made me want to go on holiday! But yes, hand luggage is always a tricky one for me. You have most of your bits and bobs in your suitcase but you still what those few important bits with you.... I mean I never trust my make-up going in the hold.... what if they loose?! 

Backpacks make travelling so much easier, you are already carrying your passports, your tickets etc etc so it's nice to just have a backpack to pop on and not worry about having something else in your hands or on your arm!

3. Shopping

If you hadn't heard yet.... it's now 5p for a carrier bag here in England! I've spotted so many people wearing backpacks round town now and it's such a good idea, especially if you are picking up a small food shop! Plus it's alot easier to carry home!

What do you think? Do you guys own any backpacks?

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I'm Loving... #25

Weetabix Crispy Minis Chocolate Chip

Oh dear. I'm kind of addicted to this cereal!

 I have literally been having it every lunchtime - they are so yummy.... I definitely don't think I've been sticking to the recommended 30g portion either, opps.

Taylor Swift Taylor Perfume

I used to wear this perfume all the time but my bottle ran out months ago now. So I was so overwhelmed when I friend of mine treated me to a 100ml bottle that they had lying around. I've been wearing it daily for work - such a lovely fresh scent this is going to last for ages too!

Being Organised

As you may have noticed - when it comes to blogging I have done a totally 360 this past fortnight. 

After a couple of months of being totally stuck and in a rut I feel like I'm in my blogging groove again and I have loved being so organised and on top of things lately.

Blueberries

I can't stop eating them. I just wish they weren't like £2 per punnet!

Scream the TV Series

I started watching this when it first came out earlier this year, but once my handy online source went down (naughty naughty) I kind of left it and thought maybe I'd watch it somewhere else one day. Well that day came as it's only gone and been put onto UK Netflix! I'm onto episode 7 I think and I'm loving it - I'm such a fan of the Scream series so it's cool to see a new take on it.

River Island Pom Pom Beanie

You may have spotted this on my Instagram last week - I bought this cute little beanie from ASOS and I LOVE it! I can't wait for cosy winter evenings when I can just chuck this on not have to worry about my birds nest hair!

Beauty & The Beast Nightie

Yes, it's so cute isn't it! I got this from New Look a couple of weeks ago and have been living it in each evening - I just wish I'd had it throughout the summer because right now it's a bit chilly to wear it on it's own!

Bold Lavender & Chamomile Washing Liquid
Haha - this is sad isn't it? But I just really like how it makes my washing smell AND it was on offer #winwin

Botanics All Bright Refreshing Eye Roll-On

I've been using this on days that I haven't been putting any make-up on and it has given my under eyes such a refreshed feeling. Bye bye bags and puffiness, I'm always so impressed with Botanics products.

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My ASOS Saved Items #1

I don't think there has been a day in the last month that I haven't visited ASOS.com.
I honestly think I may have an addiction.

The variety it has, the constant new stock.... that god damn sale! I love this website and with it's next day delivery on every order with my ASOS Premier sometimes it's hard not to go ahead and order stuff! I am constantly adding things to my 'saved items' and I'm sure you guys are the same, so I thought I would share today a few things I have added recently..... hurry up payday!!!

Wildfox Plaid Pyjama Set | ASOS Suede Biker Jacket With Fringe | ASOS Over The Knee Boots | Teen Witch Slogan Jumper | ASOS Floral Mini Dress | Missguided Lace Up Pointed Heels | ASOS Swing Red In Star Print | ASOS Dinosaur Print Pyjamas | River Island Double Pom Beanie Hat  | ASOS Lace High Neck Tunic | Love Quote Sign | River Island Leather Look Skirt | Grey Vans Sweater | ASOS Chunky Knit Ribbed Jumper | Baby Doll Shift Dress | Drama Queen T-Shirt | Olivia Burton Watch

Shop my Saved Items :

Please let me know if you've enjoyed this quick post, I love seeing what everyone else has their eye on when it comes to fashion and style! 

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Festival Beauty Tips From River Island & A Yellow Brick Blog!

 Hello you lovely lot! I'm so sorry for the lack of posts recently - I'm not sure what's happened to be totally honest but I promise I will sort it out and get back on the blogging wagon bigger and better than ever!

A few weeks back I was asked by one of the top high fashion street stores in the UK for a few of my favourite beauty tips for Country Festivals.
I LOVE Festivals and living on the IOW I live basically on top of 2 HUGE country festivals every single year so I couldn't wait to team up with River Island and share festivals things I live by!
I've been to my fair few and over the last 10 years have worked out so many tips and tricks when it comes to beauty bits for the weekend.
Country Festivals are probably the biggest, the muddiest and the craziest of all the festivals so being prepared is key to having both a relaxed and a fun weekend!

Check out 3 of my top beauty tips below as well as some awesome fashion tips from the lovely Ellie!

Want more Festivals tips?

Check out the rest of River Island's amazing blog segment - here and My top 50 Festival Tips - here... I talk everything from what to wear to where to camp to why you need to pack bin bags!

What festivals are you going to this year?! I cannot wait for Bestival!

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OOTD : Summer Lovin' Smock & Sandals

It's an OOTD! I feel like I haven't done one of these in forever (sorry), mainly because 50% of my life I'm in my work uniform and 40% of the time I'm in pjs which only leaves 10% of my life trying to look cute!

Nevertheless I love fashion and on my days off I like to glam up and put a bit of effort in, even if I don't have many plans!
 So here is a little look at an outfit I put together the other day for a day in the sunshine... (yes my legs are white, lets not all dwell on it - I'll be in Florida soon and you won't be laughing then!)

Lol at my feet on my blog... #footblogger

Floral Headband : Primark
Sunglasses : Primark

Dress : River Island

Bag : ASOS

Watch : eBay

Sandals : Daniel Footwear*

I had been looking at this dress for a long while on ASOS (it's RI but I always like to get my stuff from their on ASOS due to my free delivery with ASOS Premier!) - I've always been a bit dubious about smock dresses as I'm not really really slim so I worry they will make me look even bigger, like wearing a tent! As it was in the sale (total bargain!) I thought I'd just order it and see and as soon as I tried it on I fell in love! 

I really like the unusal half and half pattern and it is so comfy... and thankfully doesn't make me look like a size 24!

The bag is from ASOS and again in the sale (I like a bargain alright!), super cute everyday bag that I have used constantly since getting it!

Last up I'm going to talk about these gorgeous metallic snakeskin sandals! These were sent to me last month from the extremely lovely people at Daniel Footwear, a brand which I had heard of and always gazed at when strolling around Gunwharf Keys in Portsmouth.

These are the Daniel Tinged Womens Bronzed Reptile Gladiator Sandal* and I can't begin to tell you how amazing the quality of these is. 

I'm never one for spending alot on sandals and things for summer as I normally just buy new ones each year! These are quite expensive in my opinion but after wearing them I think the price is totally jusifiable!

You can tell alot of time has gone into creating these, I've never had shoes that felt so nice!

They are so so comfortable and really do fit like a dream. I was a little worried at first as the initial zipping up at the back felt so tight and I was so scared that I was going to zip my skin up with it (cringe) but once on they don't feel tight at all and are a perfect fit! I like that they have an easy zip fastening , lots of buckles and things put me off shoes, especially in the summer when you need them to be quick and easy to take on and off!

I have been wearing these so much, they look great on and have been amazing for this crazy hot weather we have been having and are 100% coming with me to Orlando!

So they we have it, another OOTD for you guys! Please let me know what you think, I always get so nervous when uploading posts like this... I'm such a wimp!

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"On Wednesday's We Wear Pink"

With it being the TEN year anniversary of Mean Girls this month I thought I would do a whole post dedicated to the classic movie we love and have grown up with!

I was 14 when Mean Girls came out and of course was as obsessed with it then as I am now! Hilarious, girly and one of the quotable movies of the last 10 years for sure, Mean Girls has gone down in history as one of the best teen chick flicks of all time!

" On Wednesday's We Wear Pink " - a phrase uttered by probably all of us at some point over the last decade - so I thought to myself..... why not honour The Plastics and share a post of a few gorgeous pink items I have spotted out there on the high street at the moment!

Topshop Satin Dress | Lace Crop Top | Pink Pointed Heels | Ankle Socks | River Island Bag | Sunglasses | Pink Gingham Pencil Skirt | Polka Dot Hair Bow | Kate Spade Watch

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Wishlist : T-shirts & Tops

I'm such a sucker for a cute tee. Weather it be a band tee, a logo tee or t-shirt that just says how I feel - I am addicted!

I've also been known to own alot  and buy alot of tops and I'm always on the look out for more! 

So here's some that I am currently loving and definitely feel like I need in my life!

Life's Short Sweater | Breaking Bad Tank | White Embellished Top | Black Floral Lace Top | Pink Gingham Shirt

I Am Not A Morning Person Tee | Grease T-shirt | Dogtooth Crop Top | Floral Top With Collar |Yellow & Silver Bralet | Hogwarts Sweater

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Dress Like Disney #1 : Cinderella, Belle & Elsa

I'm such a Disney fanatic, although may already be aware of this! I love Disney, I love the princess', I just love it all and I always have done.

All girls dream of being a Disney Princess - their style, their hair, their... prince's, who wouldn't want to live in a fairytale?!
 So I thought I would do a bit of a different post and do some styling of my own! 
In these posts I'm going to give those Disney Princess's (and maybe a few other characters) a 2014 make-over!
 Transforming their iconic outfits and styling into modern looks from items on the highstreet! 
First up I've picked Cinderella, Belle & Elsa.

Cinderella

Jones & Jones Dress | ASOS Birthstone Earrings | Dorothy Perkins Blue Clutch | ASOS Pointed Heels | Models Own Nail Polish | Lauren' s Way Big Bun 

Belle

Pearl Earrings | ASOS Leather Clutch | Ted Baker Yellow Peep-Toes | ASOS Rose Bun Holder | Kate Moss Lipstick | River Island Dress 

Elsa

Needle & Thread Sequin Dress | Clip-in Fishtail Braid | Revlon ColorStay Eyeshadow Palette | ASOS Cross Body Bag | Essie Lot's Of Lux Polish | New Look White Open Toe Shoes 

I'm having so much fun making these! Can't wait to do the next 3 characters! 

What do you guys think? Which Princess would you want to be?

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30 Day Snap #12 - Shopaholics Anonymous

Okay firstly, apologies that this is another clothing item for my 30 Day Snap,  but I have wanted this top for soooo long. 
Sometimes I'll see something and love it and then a few weeks later see it again and be over it, but this was different. It has been in my 'saved items' on ASOS for weeks and weeks now and I'm so so glad I finally splashed out (yes £18 to me is splashing out #tight) and ordered it.... along with a few other things - I have no self control!
I need to go to a Shopaholics Anonymous meeting pronto!
It is from River Island (although I bought it from ASOS as I get free delivery) and has this awesome batman print all over it! Like I said before I am obsessed with Little Mix and their style and this is them down to a 'tee' (bad pun alert!)
I am off to the IOW Festival tomorrow and can't wait to wear this with hopefully a denim dunagree dress! I know some of you may totally hate this but I really love prints and graphic tees like this and you can't go wrong with a good superhero!
(Post's may be a bit short/slow/less frequent this weekend as I'm busy busy fooling around in a field! But if you comment or follow me on Twitter (KirstieLouiseS) I'll get back to you asap)


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