the family you choose...

when I first came to university I met tonnes of people, each one of us in the same situation, away from home, knowing no one else and desperate to make friends. I once heard that the friends you make at university will be your besties forever. 

Beth: dress- H&M, Bag-New Look, Ring- Primark; Debbie: Dress- Newlook; Katie: Dress- Topshop; Me: Dress- Topshop, Earrings- Accessorize. 

(l-r) Beth, Debbie, myself & Katie currently live in the same house in southampton. 

we weren't all close friends before we moved in (I only met Debbie the day we moved in), 

but these girls are like my family now. 

i've always been part of a 'group', the picture below is of (l-r) Alice, Jazzy, Sindy & I, in October '07.  

Sindy and I have been friends since we were 10. we know everything there is to know about eachother. even though I don't see her every day anymore since we went to different universities I know we will always be there for eachother. when we see eachother after a long period of time it's like we never apart. and the same goes for alice. I've known her since we were 13. we've all basically grown up together. 

'we are who we are because of eachother.' 

I know this is a really random post, but I just wanted to take a moment to thank each one of these girls for being there for me over the years and even today I know I could turn to anyone of them if I have a problem. Tell your girls today that you love them. Friends are the family you choose. 

xoxo avs

wedding belles

In this post, I mentioned my search for a dress to wear to a family friends wedding. It seemed like forever away so I was in no rush to go out and buy it- big mistake! The week before the wedding I was off sick from work and practically stuck in bed with flu. 

So the day of the wedding I finally dragged myself out of bed, showered for the first time in days, curled my hair and walked over to my wardrobe... No dress to wear. I ended up wearing a black dress. 

Yes black. I felt hideous all day in a morbid black dress whilst everyone else was wearing bright pinks and blue... wedding dress colours. 

But anyway here are a few photos of the amazing day. 

       

Me and the two beautiful bridesmaids, my little sisters. I was so proud of how stunning they both looked.

Mr and Mrs Peile. 

The delicious wedding cake. 

Me and the new Mrs Peile, absolutely beautiful. 

Congratulations Helen and Ryan! 

The day was delightful, after the ceremony there was champagne (even though I wasn't drinking because I was so ill I had one glass), and instead of the usual boring nibbles there was a HUGE selection of sweets, haribo rings, fizzy bottles, love hearts (you get the theme right..?)  

xoxo avs

holiday packing & a screaming toddler...

Oh my! Today's post is a stark contrast from yesterdays. That beautiful giggling toddler I was talking about is currently screaming and crying due to a cold and teething, whilst I'm trying to watch the last episode of Pretty Little Liars (which I love!)...
So instead of half heartedly watching it, I made a set on Polyvore... 

I was going for the theme of- 'typical Alana outfit; weather appropriate for bonny Scotland'. Ok I'm not going to be wearing the all saints boots or the topshop parka but my versions are pretty similar. On the day I wear it, there will be an outfit photo taken! 

Oh and however cute and lovely you think Scotland looks in that little image to the left- its not like that everywhere in Scotland...namely the places I'm headed. 

There'll be one last post tomorrow before I set off into the night, and the hopefully a weeks (or round about) worth of scheduled posts for all you lovelies to read! 

Sleep tight, happy monday. 

xoxo avs

snotty tissues & a giggling toddler...

The lack of posting these last two days is due to me being struck down with the common cold/sinusitis/flu/what felt like DEATH, so I do apologise. I've been experiencing excruciating earache, loss of voice & constant running nose (I hope you can picture it!), due to working in a popular chicken restaurant who are keen beans on their health and hygiene I managed to blag the last few days off of work... 

 'Even more time to blog' I hear you screaming! Well no, because I've had this (to the left) little ray of sunshine to look after. 

-And yes before you ask, that is a toddler in a basket watching the washing machine go round...


Emmy, my baby cousin and is currently staying with me as her house is having some  improvements made to it. She's an absolute beaut and I wish I could show her gorgeous little face off to the world, but I don't think her mum would be too pleased.. So a shot of the back of her head will do haha!


Honestly though- I've been feeling absolutely terrible for the last 4days and she has kept me smiling, she's just started walking so she's a mischievous little thing, all my family says she reminds them of me. Ha!


I am actually planning on getting dressed tomorrow so an outfit post may definitely be coming your way bloggers ;) 

Oh and also, a big thank you to all you new followers who were directed here by the lovely Michelle @ Daisy Butter (she said some really nice things about the blog :D ); it actually scares me a little that people other than my most loyal follower EVER Hermine (go check out her blog- The Girl In A Cashmere Daze) read my little bloggy. So thank you again girlies (and any secret guy readers? Lol!)


Have a lovely sunday, I'll be spending it with my beautiful family before I go off on a wee holiday for a week. 

xoxo avs