Royal Wedding.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Alexander McQueen, by Sarah Burton. Simply Stunning. 

 Kate entering Westminster Abbey, she later left as the Duchess of Cambridge and the Wife of the future King of England. 

Catherine is so beautiful, she didn't disappoint. So stunning, so understated, so classy. I look forward to watching her style journey as a Duchess to future Queen. 

Kate's sister, Pippa, also looked absolutely stunning, however she didn't quite manage to upstage the bride (which was obviously never an option). Pippa was also wearing Alexander McQueen (Pre-fall 2009). 

More images to come later (i.e images of my style Queen Victoria Beckham) 

Hope you're enjoying your day whatever you're doing. XOXO AVS

fruit twist.

Yo, I've just got home from a few days in Southampton, it was lovely spending the majority of my time with my loved ones (only a little was spent doing uni work-oops!).

I went out last night to a club, I can't bring myself to type the name of the club but let me put it this way, it's very well known, a large chain and completely commercial. 

This is what I wore... (added bonus, you get to see what Beth wore aswell)

I wore: Primark sheer shirt, Primark belt, Topshop shorts, New Look platform wedges, Dorothy Perkins multi-chain necklace. Beth wore: New look dress, Primark bag & belt. 

I'm completely shattered and its only 9pm, what a grandma! I have a LOT of uni work to do these next few days, however I will no doubt spend the whole of tomorrow watching the Royal Wedding Festivities (My mum is even making bunting as we speak). 

Will you be watching? No offence if you are one of these people, but the guys and girls out there saying that they 'don't care whatsoever about the wedding' are totally mean! This country is just filled with doom & gloom day in day out, and let's face it bloody Eastenders doesn't help (lol- I just mentioned eastenders on my blog, saddo) The Royal Family is a British institution, they are the epitome of everything classy about this country, and for you's moaning about 'The Tax Payers money being used for security', have you sat and thought about how much tourism the Royal Family attract to England every year? (Wow, rant over, I do apologise!)

The title of the post has no relation to anything whatsoever apart from the fact that I am drinking a bottle of Fanta as I type. Yum. 

Anyway to see you out, here is a little photo of me last night. Proof that I am the crazy loon you all think I am. Alcohol is bad kids, drink responsibly. XOXO AVS

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sealed the deal!

If you've read this blog before then you will probably guess what this post is about. 

Then again if you have two brain cells, you'll also probably be able to guess what it's about.

I'm going to Los Angeles this summer to do work experience with a Publicist Agency that specialises in British Talent in America. The previous plan was to go to LA in July- that plan has now changed. 

I'm going in 2 weeks! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Booked the flight this morning, and leave two weeks tomorrow! W.O.W oh so excited! I have lots and lots of things suddenly added to my wish/shopping/reality list! I'm probably going to post some form of an outfit tomorrow, so please bear/bare with me in the meantime! Love you all lots! XOXO AVS

from rags to riches

I'm in Southampton this week and left my camera at my friends house back at home, so unfortunately no outfit posts or anything. If you're a student, then you'll know that student loans come in next week (or if you're REALLY lucky, this week). I've been broke for like the last 3 months, yes the last loan was only 4 months ago, what can I say I'm not very well organised with money! I've been thinking about all the things I need to do with my loan: summer rent for my new house, spending money for LA, work clothes for LA, etc etc so I *really* want to be well organised with my money this term. So, I've made a list. My list is of the things I've wanted for a while and/or basics. Let me explain...

Topshop shorts- You may have seen in this post that I love these shorts, well that fire is still burning bright. I cannot wait to own a pair of these beauts, they will be worn everywhere all summer.

Benefit & Mac Make up- I'm not a big make-up freak, mainly because I don't even know how to apply make up very well. So whilst I have money I want to invest in some decent bits, I think I'm gonna go for a Mac make up sesh/mini makeover (I went to a Benefit one the other day hence why these items are on my wishlist) 

F21 Floral romper- Playsuits are definitely the way forward this summer, simple and easy to accessorise, I'll be teaming mine with a light cardi or sleeveless denim jacket, some gladiator sandals and some bangles. 

Leopard Vans- I'm not sure if I quite want the leopard print ones (they're a tad garish, but I'm a sucker for anything leopard!) But I do want some vans this summer to give my look a casual edge.

Katy Perry OPI- no need to explain, this varnish is just gorgeous!

ASOS Satchel- This summer it's all about having a pop of colour and this satchel will make and outfit complete. 

If you're a student what treats are you going to buy yourself (if any, after rent, bills, etc) with your student loan? And if you're not a student, what are you going to treat yourself with from your next pay cheque? XOXO AVS

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beach attire

I really hate posting terrible quality photos on here, but then when I went to write a image-less post I thought how craptastic it would be, no image to take your mind off of my terrible writing style... 

This is the outfit that I wore to the beach yesterday, it was oh so hot by the coast, I have a lovely glow to my skin now :) oh I do love getting a nice free tan. 

My skirt and vest are both from Primark (both like 5 years old!), and the belt is from Topshop, I wore a pair of tan gladiators with this outfit (if you were wondering...) 

Anywho today I am going to see my girlywirl, Sinitta, going to pop to town and borrow some clothes from her for my trip down to southampton. 

Yesterday I started reading the 1st of the 3 Lauren Conrad 'novels', LA Candy. At first I wasn't to impressed but as the pages went on I started to get a teeny bit hooked (Sinitta read the first 2 in a week-dedication!) The characters are so cliche, but it's really a dream-come-true kinda book.

Its made me think about my impending trip to LA as well, and the clothes I'm going to wear and what I'm going to do in my time off out there. I'm thinking of turning my current tumblr into all things LA, so look out for that. 

Also, any health conscious girls out there, what TASTY (tasty being the operative), filling, low-calorie snacks can I munch on? I'm debating whether to do no carb or low calorie? I want to tone up so have been doing sit ups and a bit of running, but my diet is appauling... any tips?  XOXO AVS

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on sunny days like these...

Spending time with your best friends on beautiful hot days is the best thing. Lounging about gossiping, drinking ice cold cocktails, having picnics in the park, walking the dog, sitting on the beach, borrowing each others summer clothes... 

Yesterday myself, Alice and Sinitta met up and went and did all the things above! This is what we wore (great photog skills from me in the first picture, terrible ones from Sinitta in the second!)

Alice wore: H&M black maxi dress, Topshop crochet cardi, ASOS trilby, ASOS shoes, Vintage bag.

Sinitta wore: H&M striped maxi dress, Topshop skinny belt, Superdry sunglasses, Topshop Hat

I wore: Primark vest, shorts & sandals, Topshop belt, Louis Vuitton handbag (handed down from my aunt!) 

Hindsight, I see my outfit and I don't like it as much, it needs an injection of colour... But it was nice to get a tan on my leggys whilst the girls were moaning about being covered up. Tomorrow will feature some colour! 

Tonight I am going to continue with my 'women in banking' essay WHOOPEEEE! (naaaaat- borat styley.) Then monday or tuesday (undecided at the mo!) I'm popping down to southampton to see the southy girls! Mish, wanna go for a cawfeeeeee?? 

Have a lovely week girls! Enjoy the sun whilst it lasts! XOXO AVS

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Working 9-5, what a way to make a living.

In my world there is no 9-5...

There's a 5-2, a 9-6, or a 11-8... That's no way to make a living! 

Today I had my first morning shift at KG, I woke up at 3am and it's now 3.45pm and surprisingly I'm still awake. I'm loving working at the shop, selling something I love whilst talking to all the excited people off on their holidays, talk about job satisfaction haha.  :) 

The ONLY downside of the job (and I mean only; I can deal with the 4 flights of stairs for each pair of shoes a customer wants to try on; I can deal with catching the bus at 4am) is that wearing heels is compulsory at KG. Now if you know me then you'll know that when I go out even if everyone else is wearing flats, I'll be that girl strolling around in the heels; I just hate wearing flats. BUT when you are on your feet for 8+ hours solid then heels are a nightmare, combine that with the 50 times up and down the stairs (no need for gym membership, bum and legs are toned for free!!!) at the end of the day, my feet HURT. Like excruciating pain! (If anyone has any tips for preventing this- chuck 'em my way please!)

Onto brighter news... 

Arabella - £100 - (Click to go to website!) 

These are my new work shoes, they make look a little 'frumpy' or not so sexy but they're practical for me. They're a 3.9inch heel, but they have a teeny platform to make them more comfortable for moi! And I love the contrast of the patent platform and strap to the suede part of the shoe. Sounds like I'm trying to sell them to you! Haha! 

Sorry that this post has been entirely about KG + work, I haven't really had much of a life at the moment as I've been working (clocked up 36 hours in the past 4 days- go me! got myself some nifty commission too!)  I have one more early tomorrow then I can actually start wearing non-uniform clothes again and maybe get some outfit photos up for you girls!

Hope the blogworld is fantastico for you, miss it lots. This is the first time I've switched my lappytop on in days! XOXO AVS

WILDEST WEDNESDAY WISHES (WWW: 13/04/11)

Bonjour ladies! It's Wednesday, that means Wildest Wednesday Wishes! This week, I'm wishing for a lovely holiday away from all this terrible Uni work! Ibiza would be my dream holiday destination right now; me and my bestie have been talking about booking a late one next month after we get our student loans!  

You always see in magazines these glam beach side outfits; and I know for one, I would NEVER dream of wearing heels on a beach. But for this little wish,  seeing as it's quite elaborate I thought I'd go all out! And what better footwear to go with than KG! Yeah, I start the job on Friday and will be purchasing my work shoes shortly after, so when I do I'll show you my 50% off beauts ;)

Uni work has been smothering me, I haven't ventured out of the house properly since Monday (that includes getting dressed & putting make up on) and don't intend to until Friday morning when I set off for my first day at KG! Have a lovely day girls! Oh and hey hey to the new followers :) XOXO AVS

"place ya bets please"

I'm sure you may have heard that the Grand National was on this weekend, at 4:10 (5 minutes before the race started) me and my pal stumbled upon a bookies, 'why not have a cheeky flutter we thought'! 

In we ran to put down our bets, I only put down £2 on one horse for 'each way' (apparently this means it if comes first or second then you win some dosh)... well that little beaut came in 1st! So I walked out £17 richer haha! 

Straight off to the shops I went....

Tan Cork Heels - New Look- £17.99 (with student discount)

Sugabomb - Benefit - £23.50

Black collared sheer shirt - Miss Selfridge - £17

Kristen Black High Waisted Jeans (wished for here) - Topshop - £40 

All in all I was quite happy with my little purchases, I wore my Kristin's to my job interview with some killer wedges and a blouse (and got the job remember, so if you want any tips, you know where to come ;) haha JOKING!) 

Sugabomb is delightful, its got a real cute irredescent shine to it, and you cant choose two different colours out of the four at a time for different looks!

Anything that you're lusting after at the moment? 

Muchos love amigos, XOXO AVS

spring in my step (and wardrobe)...

Bonjour strangers! How ya doodlin'? Right, a lot has changed since we last spoke... I've now moved home for summer, no more Southy nights out for a while (or until the next special occasion).. I've got a hell of a lot of Uni work to be doing, something like 8 units to complete (SHIT)... I've been slightly more inspired lately, with the beautiful weather so I've been reading blogs again and buying a few bits of gorgeous clothing and accessories... 

In other news; I got a job at Kurt Geiger! I had the interview on Saturday and wasn't meant to hear back for at least 6 days but the manager called me yesterday to offer me the job!

Yesterday I went out to celebrate my new job with my famalam, this is what I wore.... 

I wanted to pull my hair off of my face and neck because the sun was soooo hot and no one likes a sweaty neck do they!! So I popped my hair into the doughnut thingy thing, (it's a godsend!) Whacked on my new £9 Primark maxi dress, a multiple chain gold necklace from Dorothy Perkins that I got in the sale for half price (from £12 to £6) 

YA'DIIIIIG?!

If you like the look, here's how to create it my darlings. 

I 100% don't mean that to be bigheaded by the way, (I don't assume you'll love it haha! But just think its such a summery outfit and might aswell make the most of the lovely sunshine!) 

Hope you all have a lovely monday ladybugs! XOXO AVS