khaki+aFURtrim

I've had mine since I was 13, my mum made me buy it like two sizes to big so it would 'last' and so my blazer would fit underneath it... My two housemates have also invested in them... I've seen countless high street versions, furless, big and baggy, sleek and fitted... Yes, I'm talking about the Parka coat. 

(images via lookbook)

Lookbook girls all over the world are wearing the Parka's with all different outfits; patterned trousers, jeans, wedges, stripes, chunky cardigans and snuggy scarves. I love wearing mine with skinny jeans, a knitted jumper, cute little pixie boots & my satchel. Do you own a parka? Whats your standard outfit?

Prices vary on the parkas, I've chosen a few of my favourites: River Island, Topshop, ASOS, Boohoo, H&M,  New Look, (New Look have the biggest variety!)

Happy Monday girls, I hope its been a lovely day. I think I'm coming down with tonsillitis, boo. Should be getting some mo-honey tomorrow (payday woo) so I may be visiting West Quay (shopping centre in southampton) Some new clothes for moi. Mwhahahahahaha. 

xoxo AVS

www: 26/01/11

I don't know if you'd yet picked up on my love for the US of A? Well if you hadn't let me recap for you:

aged 8- Florida, aged 13- Florida, aged 16- California, aged 17- California, aged 18- California, aged 20 (this year!)- California

Ok there is no pattern there but my love for America has been brewing up in side me for the past 12 years! In the last 4 years I have been visiting and staying with family in California, they live about 45 minutes outside of Los Angeles in a place called Thousand Oaks (Will Smith has a huuuuuge house nearby), but this year I'm going to be staying actually in LA with my cousin who's just got her own place.... ANYWAY back to the post Alana... 

However sad this sounds, the first time I ever saw this necklace I fell in love. 

This necklace is by Maya Brenner Designs. It currently costs $300 in 14K Gold or $160 for sterling silver. The diamond is optional, but the cute thing about it is that you can have it moved to anywhere around the state line, which I think is a nice touch! 

Do you have any ties to the USA? Would you ever buy one of these gorgeous necklaces? If so, which state would you get? If you can't decide between New York and California there's even a bi-coastal one!

xoxo AVS 

if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it...

With January is nearly at an end the sales are getting worse and worse, all the reject items that didn't sell at 25% off are now going at 75% off, and all the items that didn't even sell with 75% off are going for a few quid. But, a few quid can get you far if you're looking to invest in some eye candy for your fingers. 

Miss Selfridges 'Diva' jewellery section is my favourite place to grab a bling bargain, they have sales all year round on their stuff and this January was no exception! 

 

miss selfridge: was £10- i paid something ridiculous like £3/4 (so sorry i lost the receipt!) 

miss selfridge: was £12- i paid something like £5...

primark: £2- if you thought it was going to be discounted, its already cheap enough- you cheapskate :P

accessorize: was £12- i picked it up for a sweet £4, my friend wanted it for ages when it was full price and was gutted when i told her i only got it for four squid. mwahahaha. 

Handbags used to be my 'thing' if you get what I'm talking about; that type of item you have to buy in every different brand, colour, variety, even if its similar but a teeny bit different to one you already have... But now jewellery, mainly rings is what I'm swaying to, although I haven't quite perfected the art of wearing many different rings at a time haha. I tend to look like a child in their mums dressing up box with too many on, when I try it! What's your thing? necklaces, nail varnishes, shoes, etc?? 

Today I was sitting in my 'comms in practice' lecture and during the 5 minute break, the topic of blogs came up, and freakishly enough a fellow closet blogger popped out of the woodworks :) I'll link you to her once I've had a proper scout of her blog and know a little more about her!  

Hope you're all well, 

xoxo AVS

♥

With this award comes some RULES:

♥ Thank the person who gave you the award

♥ Share 7 facts about yourself

♥ Give this award to 7 other bloggers

Thank you to Ray & Hermine for this award, two lovely bloggers (whom I consider as friendlings) with two lovely blogs, enjoy girls! 

1.

lets start off with something basic... i'm a lefty... it's freaking annoying and i can't even use left-handed scissors.  (FYI Barack Obama is left handed) 

 2.

i've lived in the same house for 20 years, pretty much my entire life (minus 2 months), when i left for uni last year it was the first time i've ever moved, and it freaked me out! 

3.

girl crush: mischa barton- the O.C signified the beginning of an eternal love for this british beauty. amaziing fashion sense, oh how i'd love to be her BFF haha. 

man crush: wentworth miller- this great piece of man hunk i've heard is apparently gay, but i don't care. he's beautiful, prison break wouldn't be half the show it was without such great eye candy! 

 4.

i've had soooo many jobs and i'm only 20! i've waitressed, bartended, been a shop assistant, hair washed in a salon, and currently doing promo work. when i'm finished at uni i want to be a publicist ;)

5.

i have this tattoo on my persons. i thought it was kinda poetic... symbolises new starts and the ability 'to take flight- physically, mentally and emotionally' 

6.

since i was 4, my muma has worked hard and saved up her pennies to take me on holiday every single year. seeing the world and experience different cultures is one of my favourite things now. i've been to four different continents and australasia is my next hit. 

7.

last but not least (probably my most favourite fact!) 

i'm heading off to the City of Angeles in May this year for at least 6 weeks, i'll be staying with my cousin Adrian, and her roommate in the centre of L.A, whilst i do work experience at a Boutique Public Relations company. excitement is an understatement my friends! 

hope you enjoyed my 7 things! i pass this blogger award onto all of my readers, for the simple fact that i want to learn more about you girls! blogging can be such an anonymous thing [that works for me if its your unique selling point- ray ;)] but one thing bloggers constantly say is blogging is a great way to make friends...[if you do complete this award then write in my comment box so i can check it out!!]

xoxo AVS

[all images are via weheartit♥]

friday: FOLLOW

Seeing as its Friday and the general consensus is to do a follow friday, I NEED you to follow this blog. It's my favourite tumblr out there, I check it every day without fail, for inspiration, fabulous clothes, jewellery, shoes, everything you need for a good life! 

So lovers of all things fabulous, I give to you:

DirtyLittleStyleWhore

Check it out, follow, etc etc. She also has a personal blog aswell that you should check it, this girl owns some fabulous things! 

xoxo AVS

power-to-the-max

I'm visiting home this weekend and you know what that means, hugs with Max Power- to the max! I wonder how many times I'm going to say Max or Power in this post?  I made a little photo roll of all my favourites of my little man, I hope they make you smile as much as they make me! 

Daily routine of Max- Sleep, eat, sleep, poop, sleep, explore, sleep, eat, sleep, poop, sleep. BOOM. OH to live the life of a cat.  

Have a very happy weekend! 

xoxo AVS

models mine.

I had no idea what the hype was about, but suddenly it has all become clear to me! Models Own ROCKS MY SOCKS! This nail varnish is one of the best I've used in quite some time. After applying two coats the varnish lasted for nearly a week with only one of two minor chips, I'm SO impressed. 

These three are my house mate Beth's, she got them three for £10 in Boots. I shall definitely be investing in my own Models Own. 

And yes I am aware of the fact that I have granny hands! EW so wrinkly LOL! 

Hope you are all wellllllll! 

xoxo AVS