work attire #2

Bonjour ladies!

Getting straight into it today- here is an example of my usual work outfit. As you may recall, last week I posted a work outfit where I was trying to exude (is that the right word?) a 'grown up' work look. Today's work look is a rather casual and normal look for me, almost my uniform. On event days I am required to wear a dress to events, so I am constantly on the hunt for new LBD’s, if you have recently found any gorgeous and work appropriate work LBD’s then don’t be afraid to link them to me.

It's that bloody bun, again!

My uniform, from head to toe: 

Bun mesh ring/doughnut thing- primark

Shirt- H&M

Blazer- Dorothy perkins

High waisted jeans- Topshop

Shoes- Debenhams

Watch (with inter changeable straps)- ASOS

I see outfits uploaded on blogs every day and don’t get me wrong I love them and find them so inspiring for every day life, but I would LOVE to see your work outfits!!!! I recently saw a feature in one of the womens might have been weeklys, may have been monthlys mags, on work outfits, and it actually featured my lovely blog friend Mish, from Daisybutter!!!

Please link me to any of you workwear posts, I’m always looking for inspiration. XOXO AVS.

better late than never....

I went to Wireless Music Festival this weekend (on Saturday) and what can I say other than it was bloody fantastic!!!

Me and the girls saw some of the most talented individuals in the music business right now!  Example, Rita Ora, Wiz Kalifah, Professor Green, Nicki Minaj & Drake. Nicki was the highlight of my day, she was superdooper AWESOME. 

Queen Nicki

Myself, Alice & Sinitta

Alice & I

Lisa, Myself, Sinitta and Alice

As it was my first festival (ever), I was a bit unsure what to wear, so I definitely opted in for Wellies, and denim shorts (to be precise; black shorts with a DIY stud’. I matched them with a Topshop cross emblazed t-shirt and a vintage denim Levi Shirt.

Pros and cons to this outfit:

Pro's: 

- At points of the day when it was bloody hot, my ensemble kept me cool

- My wellies kept my feet dry from the sudden and unexpected bouts of rain that suddenly seemed            to occur.

Con’s: 

- I only took an umbrella (no rain mac or anything of the sort) so the demin shirt didn’t exactly protect me from the elements.

- My straw hat didn’t last long on my head (I didn’t like the look of it) so I gave it to a friend to wear, when it rained my hair turned into a fuzzball.

- My wellies bruised my shins to bits (I still have lumps and bumps on the front and back) as well as some very sore tootsies, over 3 days later.

Over all, it was an amazing day, but festivals in the rain are NOT for me. Hoping next year it's very sunny and I can wear very normal shoes and clothing garments.

Have you been/going to any festivals this year?

On a side note Ray, my absolute fave blogging babe did a post on top knots and big buns, (she even used my picture *blush*) check it out here!   XOXO AVS

work attire #1

For normal days in the office I wear on-trend attire, like a nice buttoned up blouse with skinnies and heels etc... However on days where we're meeting potential new clients I like to step it up a notch and add a few years onto my outfits. I wore this the other day and felt so grown up! haha. 

The dress is from New Look, courtesy of my lovely Auntie who came round with a few dresses for me. Shoes are from a concession in Debenhams and the bag, Mulberry Bayswater.

Like I said yesterday, my mum is terrible at taking outfit photos, here is a prime example- top of head cut off. How hard is it!? 

Let's talk about work & uni. Recently all my friends have finished university, to be graduating officially in November (well done guys!), I've been in my job now for officially 13 months, and it's definitely been the best 13 months of my life, I've visited New York, LA & most recently the Cannes Film Festival, all paid for by my lovely boss. I really am a lucky girl. 

However, I'm currently degreeless... How much will this impact my future career I constantly wonder? Are any of you readers older and in the career you've always wanted or maybe happen to fall into, without a degree and this hasn't affected you in any way? Or have you come up against problems because of the lack of degree? Talk to me people :) 

XOXO AVS

big bun.

Bonjourno! It's been a while, months and months infact. I do apologise! 

Saturday night was spent munching at Pizza Express & rocking out with my Muma in Reigate. Shane Ritchie was playing with his tribute band (Shane Ritchie & the Prelude), if they're ever near you, go! It's seriously such a good night, so entertaining! (Apologies for the following photos, if you follow me on instagram @alana_stu then you would have already seen them!)

I watched a youtube tutorial on how to use the bun donut thingy and in it the girl backcombed the hair tonnes and pinned it in place, so I tried to do it myself... This was the result. I felt a bit self conscious for daytime/evening wear, but I would def do it for a night out or something.

What I'm wearing (incase you wondered)- Rayban Wayfarer's, Leather Jacket is H&M, White tee & Floral Jeans both Primark, Wedge Hi Tops are from River Island! 

Hopefully I'll be able to keep up blogging this time, however my mother is absolutely terrible at taking outfit photos, either cuts out my feet or head, althoughhhh she did just get an awesome SLR camera, might buy a tripod for it and sneakily use it muahahaha. 

XOXO AVS

p.s do you like the new header? 

hair twins

Me and my darling girls, Alice & Sinitta, went to London for Alice's birthday preparations 2 weeks ago. We got our nails done, hair done (and I got my eyelashes done!) It was a laaaaavly day! At the train station we had a bit of a long wait, this was probably due to the fact we got on a train going in the wrong direction oopsaaay, so we took some crazy snaps and vids. A quick snap of myself and fellow dip dye girly, Alice is below :) 

I don't know if you've heard of Brandy Melville, but it's this amazing store originating in Rome I believe, but they have some gorgeous stores in California. Their stores are decorated like a cute beach hut and they sell gorgeous clothes, jewellery and home accessories (such as little signs and hanging things). I got this pullover/jumpery type thingy in the picture from the store in Rome, but have some other bits from previous trips to America! If you are going to the US, be sure to check it out!XOXO AVS

XvbX Victoria Beckham- Fan gurrl

Victoria Beckham was my favourite Spice Girl (sometimes it was between her and Baby Spice)... She's put the Spice days behind her, and now she's a super star fashion designer, selling beautiful classic dresses and dressing some of the worlds biggest stars, such as Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt, Beyonce Knowles and Jessica Biel. (So jealous of these girls!) 

Lately, Victoria has turned her hand to designing of a different kind- Cars. She has helped Range Rover design their stylish new car the 'Evoque', and subsequently won Top Gear's 'Woman of the Year'. Superstar or what! 

 I used to follow Victoria's every move on one of those fan sites, "Victoria was spotted at LAX", "Victoria at the grocery store" (you get my jist lol!) I've kinda cooled down now, just seeing what she's up to from the haterz on the daily fail showbiz section. Those women are so judgemental! 

VB come's under fire a lot of the time due to her weight, but having read her autobiography in the past, her weight is something she's always struggled with like any other girl. Leave her alone people! And it makes me so angry when trolls like Katie Price aka Jordan comment on VB, Victoria has class, style, a beautiful family with an amazing husband, and a real career based on being one of the worlds biggest/successful girl bands, unlike Price who is only famous for getting her tits out, having a few famous shags/boyfriends and a absolutely tragic Eurovision song contest entry. Please. 

If you saw my 'gurrl crush' post, then you'll know that I am truly, madly, deeply in girl crush lurrrrve with the amazing Lana Del Rey. I was very very very VERY lucky to be given the opportunity to go and see her perform at a very intimate gig on Wednesday night @ The Jazz Cafe in London. 

Straight up, this night was amazing and one of the best I've had in a long time! She sang a few of her new songs from her amazing debut album. Despite what was said about her SNL performance, I can safely say she has an amazing voice and a weird but amazing stage presence. Everyone in the room was mesmerised. 

Here's a quick clip of her amazing song that catapulted her into the spotlight. 

"Video Games" 

I hope you enjoyed my friends. I certainly did. Have an amazing weekend girls! XOXO AVS