Studs and Sparkles featuring Black Tied

I recently purchased my first piece of jewellery from Black Tied, an independent store which is based in Ireland. I had heard about their jewellery before through Lily Melrose's blog, where she near enough always wears something from Black Tied. I didn't know much about their jewellery, but after seeing a post from them on Twitter, about a particular 'blogger discount' I thought I may as well have a look. 

I saw they used real gemstones and metals, along with unique designs, which is a bonus in my book. After browsing their website for a while, I decided on two pieces, they go together perfectly, I know this as they are pictured together on the website. 

They arrived today, all wrapped up neatly in this lovely brown paper bag, each of the items inside were also packaged nicely in bubble wrap with a lovely 'thank you!' sticker on each. 

Both of the pieces are in rose gold, which is such a gorgeous colour and they are perfect with my fair skin. I originally wanted just the studded bracelet, however when I clicked the link it was pictured with this gorgeous gemstone bracelet. I just had to have both.

Whilst wearing the gemstone bracelet, I noticed the bright specs of light that surrounded the walls in my room. It is gorgeous, with millions of colours coming out of the stone. Meaning it will hopefully look great with most outfits.

Now that's what I like to see - versatility!

I'm hoping to buy some more of the studded bracelets, as they are just perfect. 

Has anyone else bought anything from Black Tied or any other independent jewellery shops?

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Please don’t go please don’t go I love you so I love you so...

Summer has nearly gone, but so glad there's been a few days of sunshine just before Autumn kicks in!

I've been working like crazy over the last few days, and now another 7 days of working commences in a few hours. I will take this time to show you an outfit I wore yesterday, where I went into town with my boyfriend to do some much needed window shopping. 

Which was probably a bad idea, seeing as 90% of the things we saw I really loved, this maybe because I swear this seasons clothes have been made for me; the studs, the deep purples, blacks, skulls, maxi skirts, blazers, leather....mmmmm.  

Seeing as it was a scorching hot day, I decided to go for a light look. Breaking out my River Island grey maxi dip back skirt which I haven't worn since my holiday in July! I love this skirt the only think is you've got to watch out when it's windy! They have now got it in other colours and prints on the River Island website, which is great. 

Note : My terrible tan line from Reading festival on the right hand photograph...

I teamed my skirt with my Topshop white basic neppy tee  which was £14. It's a great price for such a good quality Tshirt, it's also textured which makes it a lot nicer than a standard white tee, it is also a more slouchy fit, which I love! 

I decided to add this necklace to it, as I thought it was a bit too plain without it. It's such an old necklace; vintage I suppose. I think it was my mum's, but I've had it in my jewelry box for such a long time. I just never had anything I could wear it with, but now I think it goes perfectly with my outfit; it was worth the wait! 

I didn't want to wear much make up because of the heat so I'm wearing only Infallible eyeliner in Night Day Black by L'Oréal, which I bought in Boots. Along with bad gal lash mascara by Benefit which I got for free in Glamour magazine a little while ago. Got to love free makeup from magazines! 

I may not be on the blogging front a lot the next few weeks, as I have a massively busy work schedule this week, where I'm working literally every day! But I will try and do some blog posts! 

Hope you've had a great day!

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The festival bag

I managed to find a really practical and cheap bag for Reading festival; which is in T minus 3 days by the way! So exicted! 

From my earlier posts you may have seen that I've been looking for a bag I can take to Reading, that will be safe, store all my things such as; tissues, eye liner, money, among other things.  I decided on a bum bag, which I was going to customise with push studs, which I thought would be a great idea. However I couldn't believe how much studs cost in the shops in Southampton! Plus I wouldn't have time to actually buy and customise an old bumbag off of eBay, which is a shame but maybe next time. 

So whilst wondering around town yesterday I found this bumbag, in New Look for a wonderful price of £9.99! I then received student discount off of it as well, so it came to about £8 ish! Amazing seeing as the one in Urban outfitters is £28. I would have loved that one however I'm living on a tight budget and thought this was the best I was going to get for such a great price.

Has anyone else been able to find a great practical bag for festivals?

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A fashionable bumbag?!

"Fashionable" and "bumbags" are two words that are never seen in the same sentence, however Urban Outfitters seem to have come up trumps with this one. With the studs, fringing and leather, what more could you want?!

I like how there is two pockets, one in the back where you can hide your money and the main big pocket in the front for all your other bits and pieces. 

This would be perfect for Reading festival, I have been looking for a bag that is safe and I know I can keep all of my things on me without losing things out of it. I came across this beauty on the Urban Outfitters website and naturally I fell in love. 

It is however really expensive, at £28, which is fair enough because it is real leather and really beautiful. But on my budget I really can't afford it, however I might look into making my own version, but I'll keep you updated if I do! Love a good old bit of D.I.Y!

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New in Topshop this week...dresses.

I've just had a little browse on Topshop's 'New in this week' page, and I've already found loads of clothes that are just gorgeous! 

I found three dresses in particular that I think are absolutely stunning....

Firstly I love tassels, they are so sexy and are obviously full of movement. This one by Rare is only £39 as well, which is pretty good seeing as this could lend itself to any occasion.

Then I spotted this maxi dress, which is a work of art and is again stunning. I love how it is a little different to other maxi dress's, with the lace body. This one is by Love and is £44, which is a steal for such a gorgeous dress, again you could wear it for any occasion; casually with a denim jacket over the top or wearing it for a meal or night out. 

Finally I came across this dress by Goldie, at £56 it is the most expensive of the three, however it is a classic  shirt dress, with an amazing studded collar, in a cute pastel blue colour. Such a good juxtaposition between the rocky studs and the cute pastel blue.

I love these three dresses and they're all a little bit different, but all have the same wow factor. 

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