sky high heels for a night of dancing.

Hellloooo. How's it going?! Happy HUMPDAY! (the weekend is near girls....) I love Wednesday because that means I can officially start planning the weekend... Although there are a few things that I really wanted to do, that are virtually impossible thanks to lack of funds :( (LEEDS BLOGGER MEET UP included). Gutted. Always wanted to go to Harvey Nichols. 

So, enough about this weekend and what I can't do, here's a quick snap of an outfit I wore out last weekend for a night of dancing and drinking with the girls. 

Playsuit- Topshop (courtesy of Alice)

Heels- Office (courtesy of my AMAZING Auntie)

In other news, I am officially off on holiday in 43 days. Excited is definitely an understatement. Went shopping to buy some bits and bobs on Monday, will upload pics later this week when I get a chance (work has been absolutely manic this week and I'm nearing exhaustion)...  XOXO AVS

oh sunshine, i miss you

Last week, when we were having that mini heatwave, I was loving life. I love the sunshine, I love the Vitamin D, I love that the people around are happier and most of all I love that choosing what to wear is easier. 

Dress- New Look

Cardigan- Zara

Sandals- New Look

Bag- Ebay 

Love love love this dress, it was an absolute bargain, only £5 in the last new look sale. Its backless so a bit riske for the day, and that means no bra so no boobs, but hey.

The good news is, apparently there's meant to be another spell of hot weather on the way... YAY.
Yes please. Thanking you.

XOXO AVS

work attire #3

Sleepless in Seattle. Tuesday night I got ZERO sleep, was so bloody tired at work, so last night I ended up sleeping for 12 hours!!!! Was so shocked when I woke up! This is my work outfit from yesterday. It was a more casual, fun outfit. I probably wouldn't wear this to a meeting, but would to a work event. If it was sunnier, I would swap the black accessories for something a bit brighter (no tights of course!)

From top to toe:

Leather Jacket - H&M

Dress - Zara

Tights & Belt - Primark 

Wedges - Debenhams

Bag - Mango

Watch - ASOS

Today is my day of working from home so no work outfit tomorrow... My day will consist of  watching tonnes of CSI (and other similar shows) I think I'm obsessed with them! After the normal girly shows- Revenge, Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries etc... I just love a gritty bit of gruesome tv! CSI, NY, Miami, NCIS, The Mentalist, Law and Order... I could go on all day! Anyone else got a secret love for crime solving shows? haha. 

I just mentioned Revenge, you're watching it right?! I started watching it and got so obsessed I was a naughty girl and watched all of them online, BUT I do still watch them on a Monday on E4 with my friend! Everything about it is so good, especially Ashley's wardrobe, I'm in love with Ashley Madekwe. Check out her blog. It's to die for! 

Sorry for all the TV talk, I really have no life right now, all it consists of is work/gym/eat/lay in bed watching tv/sleep, then do it all again! Enjoy your day! XOXO AVS

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?