Tech Savvy Accessories

There has been an increased interest in technology suitable accessories from designers and brands, as many of us these days have got iPhones, Blackberrys, iPads or a tablet of some sort! So when you're carrying your laptop or iPad to university, college or work... Here are a few accessories from designers and the high street that can help you do that in style.

Zoe x

Picture 1 & 2 - Michael Kors 15" Saffiano Jet Set Travel Tote £249.95 (can be purchased here)
Picture 3 & 4 - Zara Office City Bag £49.99 (can be purchased here)
Picture 5 - Stella McCartney Falabella iPhone case £150.00 (can be purchased here)
Picture 6 - Michael Kors Wallet Clutch Case for iPhone £69.95 (can be purchased here)

Christmas Eve!

Im 20 years old and I have never been out on Christmas Eve before, I guess I still turn into a little kid at Christmas and want to be chilling at home with a cuppa and some biscuits! But this year, me and my boyfriend decided to go out for a chinese with some friends! And I have to say, it was great fun! Don't want to sound like a total nerd but I was careful with how much I drank because I so didn't want to ruin Christmas day with a hangover from hell!!

I recently bought American Apparel's disco pants in black from ASOS (these can be purchased here), so thought I would give them a test ride on Christmas Eve.

Disco Pants - American Apparel
Top - H&M
Belt - Zara
Shoes - KG by Kurt Geiger
Bag - ASOS

Zoe x

Chubby Stick

I have wondered how Clinque's Chubby Sticks worked for a while now.. Because to be honest they do look rather like crayons!! But fortunately I was lucky enough to receive one for Christmas with this cute little gift case, and I have to say now I am a chubby stick lover - I want one in every colour! They're moisturising (perfect for dry lips in the winter) and it is SO easy to apply, it's just like colouring in your lips.

Clinique Chubby Stick - colour 'Hibiscus'

Zoe x

Monochrome Magic

As seen on the SS13 catwalks and on the high street, it's looking like fashion is very much "black & white" at the moment!

Here is a few of my favourite key pieces of this trend from Topshop...

Zoe x

Picture 1 - Ponte jet pocket blazer £40
Picture 2 - Check pencil skirt £28
Picture 3 - Aftershock cutout lace-up boots £85
Picture 4 - Stripe racer top by Boutique £65

Clothes Show Live - NEC Birmingham

So on the 9th December me and 2 friends visited the Clothes Show Live at the NEC in Birmingham. I have previously been to the London show a couple of years back now, and I have to say the Birmingham show is enormous!! It was filled with stalls of new up and coming designers and brands as well as fully established brands such as Barry M and Models Own offering great deals on products and goody bags. It also had a catwalk for this year's Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model contestants, they were walking in a number of stunning dresses by Miss Selfridge.

After hours of browsing through all of the different stalls and watching many different demonstrations, we stopped for a spot of lunch and then watched the Suzuki Fashion Show. This was one of the best fashion shows I have seen, not only were there catwalk models, it was filled with talented dancers and performers.

 

I had a great day and it is safe to say I was absolutely cream crackered when I got home! Here's a little snapshot of some of my goodybags...

Zoe x

 

BOBBI BROWN - Lip & Eye Palete

Creamy Lip Colour - 'Berry Mauve'
Metallic Eye Shadow - 'Champagne Quartz' (my favourite as you can see!) with a hint of 'Gold Dust'

Zoe x

Kardashian Kollection

People have different views on the Kardashian sisters, but I personally love them! Representing women with real curves as apposed to the size zero; they're always looking so polished and womanly. So when it was released about their new collection with Dorothy Perkins, I was quite exited to see what they had on offer! Now recently I have been looking for a dress to wear to my cousin's wedding in January - yes I know its quite far off from now but by that time all the good dresses might have gone! And its quite hard to find a dress at the moment that isn't short and sleeveless! It's going to be January so the possibility of it being freezing in England is pretty much 100%.

So at the weekend I was browsing the Kardashian Kollection and found a pretty suitable dress! It's a kind of teal colour made from a stretchy fabric, with gold metal detailing on the neck. It's long sleeves and above the knee (more like past the knee on me!) but it looks almost perfect - and a lovely colour, because no one wants to wear black to a wedding!

I've ordered it already before it sells out, so hopefully should arrive by the weekend and I will let you know if it's a yay or nay!!

Zoe x