Bohemian Rhapsody

Dress: H&M

Kimono: Thriftette 

Socks: Primark

Hat: Topshop

Bag: Spanish markets

Rings: Thriftette, Spanish markets, Turkish markets

Necklace: Primark

Flatforms: Topshop

Sunglasses: Primark

I'm really enjoying the laid-back bohemian aesthetic at the moment. I've started to amass quite the collection of paisley and elephant printed garments, and kimonos with long billowing sleeves, and I am so pleased that the sun has finally made an appearance so that these pieces of clothing can do so as well. This is probably the kind of outfit I'd wear at Coachella, that is, if I was to attend (it's rather high up on my bucket list). While the festival was taking place a few weeks ago I found myself growing increasingly envious of the people who were there, sharing their every move via Instagram or Twitter. I recently purchased this beautiful lace kimono from Thriftette, and I think it'll look perfect paired with a staple pair of denim shorts and graphic muscle tee during the summer. I think it was the fringing that drew me to it, as I'm currently obsessed with anything fringed or crochet. This tunic dress is also a recent purchase of mine from H&M, and I must admit, I am very impressed with them at the moment. I rarely used to shop in the store, but a few weeks ago I popped in for a quick browse, which resulted in me trying on item after item of their summer stock. I'll definitely be returning before my holiday to Turkey! 

I hope you've all had a lovely bank holiday Monday! I spent the morning thrifting with my sister, and then the remainder of the day revising, unfortunately. This time next week I'll have completed my RS ethics paper- scary! 

Hugs and kisses, Sarah xo

Elephant Dungarees

Photo bombed by my cat

Dungarees: Topshop

Top: Primark

Shoes: Topshop

Hat: gifted

It's been a while since I last did an outfit post, so it feels slightly odd typing this. Since my last post over a month ago numerous things have happened: 1) I turned sixteen! 2) I saw Peace again for the second time, 3) I got a new computer and 4) I attended my first ever blogger event at Thriftette (post here). The reason for my absence is the fact my exams start in exactly a week, so unfortunately I've been drowning under a sea of past papers and revision notes, as you may have deduced from my tweets if you follow me on Twitter. I finish secondary school (insert all the sad emojis here) next week in order to go on study leave, so I may be able to squeeze in a few posts here and there when I'm not revising. 

I took these photos with a tripod I received for my birthday, so let me know what you think of the lighting and new background. I'm still getting used to it! I apologise for the rather lacklustre post, as my grandparents will be here for a family meal any moment now, so I'm afraid I must dash!

Hugs and kisses, Sarah xo

Snugg Phone Case Review

A month ago I traded in my Blackberry Curve for a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, and as a result I had been on the lookout for a new phone case. Coincidentally, a few days later I received an email from a company called Snugg, offering to send me a phone case to review. Prior to this I had been struggling to find a case for my specific phone, so of course I happily accepted the offer. For the past two weeks I have been using this case, and I am very impressed. The quality of it is incredible and it securely contains my phone, ensuring that it doesn't get damaged or become loose and drop out. The inner lining of the case is extremely soft, which also makes sure that my phone doesn't get scratched. In fact, last week I attended a gig with my phone in its case in my bag, and it remained in pristine condition. I'd heard horror stories of phones getting completely destroyed in mosh pits at gigs, yet the case did a perfect job of ensuring that mine was fully protected from any overly-energetic teenage boys that may have thrown themselves against me. 

I chose this imitation leather case in the colour black, as I though that it looked timeless and classic, and I'd never grow tired of its simplicity. The case looks very sophisticated and has the company's name subtly embossed on one side and on the elasticated pull strap. This strap is a feature I'd never seen before on a phone case; however now I realise how useful it is. Instead of struggling to remove my phone from the case, I can simply tug on the strap and the phone is easily ejected. The only downside to this is that it is slightly flimsy to use if I am in a rush, albeit this isn't a major issue. Another great feature of the case is its handy storage space for cards. I keep my travel card in this slot, although it could also be used for credit cards or business cards. This pocket means that I don't have to keep transferring my card from purse to purse, as I can now keep it in one place and I'll never forget it again. 

The case is currently on offer, retailing at a reasonable £19.99 on Amazon and their website. Snugg also sell cases for other devices such as iPads and Kindles, so I'd definitely suggest you check them out. 

Hugs and kisses, Sarah xo

Waiste X Thriftette Event

I recently attended a Waiste event with Iffa in collaboration with Thriftette for the launch of their new collection. Waiste is a brand set up by Sara of Waiste, which features reworked and customised denim pieces with a  grunge twist. The new collection consists of lashings of acid wash and pastel dyed denim jackets and dungarees adorned with embroidered daisies and hearts, and prints such as paisley or stars. I am swooning over the "Not You" jacket, which very much reminds me of Meadham Kirchhoff- one of my favourite brands. Anything which combines tie dye with fringing is a winner in my eyes! It's definitely worth checking out the new collection, although I do apologise in advance if I cause you some severe damage to your bank balance. The temptation to buy entire collection is overwhelming!

At the event I had the pleasure of meeting some incredibly lovely bloggers: Sarah from Fashion Dotty, Lola from Pastime Bliss, and Amy of Amy Valentine. Make sure you have a look at their amazing blogs!

Hugs and kisses, Sarah xo

Metallic OOTD + YesWalker Bag Review

Bag: c/o YesWalker

Top: Primark

Skirt: Missguided

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Bracelet: H&M

Watch: Casio

I was recently contacted by the lovely people over at YesWalker, who offered to send me a product for me to review. YesWalker is an online store selling a wide range of women's shoes, bags and accessories with free shipping, and a brilliant buy one get one free offer currently on all products. After browsing their website for a few minutes, this bag stood out to me, especially considering I'd been on the hunt for a leather look backpack for a long time. In fact, I was even more pleased with the appearance of the product when it arrived and I saw it in person. Not only is the bag extremely spacious, but it features various convenient pockets to store whatever you may need, all of which fasten securely. Therefore it would be ideal to carry small books to school, college of university, and the pockets provide a handy storage space for mobile phones and other knickknacks which you may require on a day-to-day basis. The bag also fastens with a drawstring as well as with a flap that fastens with a magnetic button, ensuring that all of the bag's contents are secure. The quality of the bag feels great, and the pleather looks very convincing, unlike some of the more plastic looking backpacks out there. Another brilliant feature is that the straps are adjustable, so you can alter them to suit you. My only criticism of the bag is that when I used it for the first time, one of the magnetic buttons which fastens the front pockets fell off; albeit the damage could easily be fixed. Despite this, I'd definitely recommend that you check out the website, as they have plenty of lovely products to suit everybody.

Hugs and kisses, Sarah xo

Pinup

Dress: vintage

Cardigan: vintage

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Office

It wasn't until I was selecting which photos to use for this post that I realised how much this dress reminds me of pinup girls in the 1940s. I bought this beauty two weekends ago at a local vintage fair, and I couldn't resist since it combined two of my favourite things in the entire universe: paisley print and a thrifty price tag. Despite it being four sizes too large for me, it's nothing a belt can't fix by cinching me in at the waist. Ah, the powers of accessories! I think this dress will look perfect when the weather here in England improves, when I'll most likely wear it with black thigh-high socks, a topknot and a pair of retro oversized sunglasses. I've been yearning for a holiday and a bit of sunshine as of recently, but alas I cannot go on my travels until my dreaded exams have ceased. Is it too much to ask for even a tiny bit of heat? Of course, living in England the answer would be a solid no. 

I hadn't done any baking in a while, so I felt a spot of it was in order today. Like the old women we so secretly are my sister and I decided to bake cookies, of which I've included a photo to tantalise your taste buds. Did somebody say food porn? Besides our brief culinary escapade I haven't done anything of interest today, unless you could count watching back-to-back episodes of Adventure Time or attending my weekly ice skating lesson.

Hugs and kisses, Sarah xo