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23. London. Buyer's Admin Assistant. FASHION. When in doubt, Overdress. I like... fashion. CHANEL. big earrings. TOPSHOP. singing. blusher. models. Look magazine. Stylist magazine. short dresses. the french language. Mulberry. photographs. Larkin. apricot scrub. yellow mini eggs. Sauvignon Blanc. Vogue. The Cotswolds. London. Twitter- @Catrindarling

Saturday 28 January 2012

28.01.12

Wearing: Aztec dress (Boohoo.com). Feather Earrings (Accessorize). St Germain lipstick (MAC). And not a lot else! 

Listening to: Mini mixes on YouTube: Jack Beats, Redlight, 16bit getting hyped for the CYNT Warehouse Party tonight!




So my new dress from boohoo.com arrived and I really like it. I think it'll be perfect for now with tights and layers and then even more perfect for the summer. It screams 'festival' attire! The only slightly annoying thing is that the top bandeau bit with the zip goes slightly too high up so I've had to fold it a bit and clip it so it's shorter. Because of the zip I think it'd be hard to alter as well so clips will have to suffice!

These earrings are amazing as well. I got them for my birthday in December and I love them! They're the perfect length to fall in line with my hair length and feather accessories are going to be huge in SS12 so I'm ahead of the game!

I'll post again later or tomorrow after the Warehouse Party, but just wanted to show you all the new dress!

Big love. As always..

Friday 27 January 2012

27.01.12

Wearing: Animal print peplum knitted top (River Island). 'Super skinny' jeans (New Look. Very cheap and lasting well). Suede ankle boots (Marks & Spencer). Pearl collar necklace (TOPSHOP). Tan belt (Oasis).

Listening to: Light Up (The World)- Yasmin feat. Shy FX &Ms Dynamite.



The second picture is really just to show you the proper shape/movement of the top.

So this is just a casual outfit for a day in uni (yawn!) I'm hoping my boohoo order arrives today as I want to show it to you and wear it out to the warehouse thing tomorrow night!
I've also been discussing with my twinny and we're trying to arrange a day for her to pop over to Cardiff so I can style her! I'll let you know when we've decided when that's going to happen! I can't wait! It'll be like buying clothes and spending money without the major guilt!! Ideal! Maybe I should pursue a career as a personal shopper if the fashion buying path doesn't work out?!

I also brought my hair appointment forward. I decided I couldn't wait that long for a change. SO a week today I'll be having a long overdue colour and cut!
Almost forgot to mention as well, I have a new cosmetic/beauty love and it's such a basic! Johnson's 'Dreamy Skin' Night Facial Wipes. They smell like the Johnson's baby bubble bath and made my skin feel gorgeous this morning!

This Lana Del Rey 'Video Games' video gives me such goosebumps! I'm intrigued by the drunk girl @ 1.55 though. Does anyone know who she is?!

Thank you all so much for reading this blog as well! It means a lot to know that people are actually taking note of what I'm writing and I'm not just writing into cyberspace!
Big love. As always.

Wednesday 25 January 2012

25.01.12

Wearing: (Very casual outfit today). Blue and white striped jersey dress (H&M but there are sooo many of these around). Camel cardigan/shawl (TOPSHOP). Belt (Vintage). Leggings (TOPSHOP but a standard pair). Brown studded boots (M&S). Nude watch (Swatch).
Listening to: Video Games- Lana Del Rey (in love with this girl's voice and her in general. Beautiful).
                   On My Mind ft. William Cartwright- Joker




Also, just wanted to shout about my new mascara. Normally I find a type I like and stick to it religiously. BUT. I was given the Maybelline 'Colossal Volume Express Cat Eyes' mascara for Christmas and it's amazing. I'm lucky that I have quite long lashes anyway but the amount of coverage and curl on them after using this was brilliant. I also just bought some MAC 'Blacktrack Fluidline' gel eyeliner. I'm not so good with the make-up side of things so if I can make it look good then anyone can. Bit pricey but well worth it for long-lasting eyeliner in terms of staying power and the amount you get- should last me a year at least!!



Made my first ever orders at 'boohoo.com' and 'lavishalice.com' so when they arrive I'll whack some outfit posts up...as long as they fit/look nice! Ha!

Big love. As always.

Tuesday 24 January 2012

24.01.12

Wearing: (Okay, so I'm not wearing this right now but decided to whack it up anyway as it was one of my wiwt.com outfit posts recently. This way I get to blog today but kiiind of cheat).
Lace and pleated cream dress (TOPSHOP). Suspender tights (New Look). Nude heels (Dorothy Perkins). Gold earrings barely seen (TOPSHOP).

Listening to: G.O.M.H- Redlight


I'm going to do outfit posts pretttty frequently but limit my 'ramblings on' to maybe once or twice a week. That way you won't get bored of me...As easily! Ha! Also, my twin sis had an amazing idea! I'm going style up some of my willing friends and loved ones and do 'before and after' shots so I can use different body shapes/heights/styles/budgets for outfit posts. Any volunteers massively welcome!

Big love. As always.

Monday 23 January 2012

23.01.12

Wearing: Denim shorts (River Island). White and blue striped bow detail top (TOPSHOP). Pearl effect collar necklace (TOPSHOP). Leopard print pumps (New Look). Nude watch (Swatch). 'Myth' lipstick (MAC).
Listening to: Hot Right Now ft. Rita Ora- DJ Fresh



Sorry for looking so summery today but I couldn't help it! I'm so tired of winter now and, with all the S/S12 clothes trickling down onto the high street, temptation is all around me! I decided to whack up the heat in my flat so I can get away with wearing this and pretending it's not FREEZING outside! I'm channelling the 'French Riviera' vibe today and wishing I was walking along the beach in the South of France or sat in a little French cafĂ©. There's something so depressing about having to layer up every day. Don't get me wrong, I love layering, but only when I've consciously chosen to. Not been forced. I feel like I could be wearing something completely lovely underneath and no-one would ever know after I've thrown on my knitted woolies, my staple Barbour jacket and various other layers necessary to brave the January elements.

At this time of year I love reading all my fashion magazines and seeing what's being tipped for next season's trends! And then being able to watch the shops transform as they religiously take note and copy what's just been seen on the catwalks. Even more so at this time of year with all the Fashion Weeks kicking off! It's always really refreshing to switch up your wardrobe as well: New Year, New Start, New Me and all that! New clothes always feel like a massive part of this for me.

I always look at the 'up and coming' trends and pick which ones I think will really take of. I.e. that I will be wearing. It's funny how much influence the high street actually has over what we wear in everyday life. I remember when 'jeggings' first came to be and I solemnly swore that I would never ever ever wear them. That was until they were literally postered across my favourite stores. You couldn't get away from them! And, the truth of the matter is, they're easy to wear and bloody comfortable. There are various other trends that I felt this way about. Looking in my wardrobe now though you'd never have guessed (Leather shorts, full-on sequined cropped top, maxi skirt....I could go on).

So here are some of the new trends and some of my picks so far from the high street: 

Sports luxe (Olympic fever is well and truly taking over!): asos.com has this trend nailed. Go onto the 'Game On' section of the webiste and shop shop shop! http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Pencil-Skirt-in-Sheer-and-Solid/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1925870&cid=14085&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Pale+pink I love this skirt. Ticks the 'sports luxe' box, as well as the 'pencil skirt' trend. Winner.

Lace (although I swear this trend never really leaves anyway): If you're tired of doing the classic 'sweet and pretty lace' http://www.asos.com/Reverse/Reverse-Hi-Lo-Dress-With-Studded-Lace-Bustier/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2003040&cid=14084&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black


Bird prints: Loving this bird print dress from Lavish Alice and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg! http://www.lavishalice.com/dc0030-orange-bird-print-summer-dress.html


Under the sea: Channel your inner mermaid for this one, it's all about the metallics and sequins. Rainbow mini skirt http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Mini-Skirt-in-Rainbow-Sequins/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1849207&cid=14086&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi


Aztec/tribal: There were too many pieces that I love so I couldn't choose for this trend: gladiator sandals, chunky jewellery, fabric bags (you can get amazing accessories for this one), fringed tops, shorts...I could go on. Think graphic tribal prints, fringing, embellishment and you can't go wrong.

I want to change my hair. I've had it 'ombre' (meaning shadow in French) or 'dip-dyed' for over a year now and I feel like I need to switch it up! I'm so torn though as 'ombre' hair has become my thing. It's how most people know me/recognise me at uni. But I feel like I want dark blonde/light brown hair for now, and then as it grows out it'll go back ombre anyway. PLAN. Need to find a reputable hairdresser in Cardiff though as I don't want it ruined.

I wanted to make sure this blog wasn't just about fashion so I'm really keen to start incorporating music and raves, festivals, gigs I go to. So, with that being said, Saturday Jan 28th I'm going to be hitting a 'Warehouse rave' in Cardiff and I can't waiiiit! I'll definitely keep you posted on how that goes/what I wear etc.

Big love. As always.

Sunday 22 January 2012

NEW YEARS RES.

So I had every intention of being major committed to this blog but starting back at university kind of took precedent! Soz.
SO HERE IT IS. One of my New Years Resolutions: To actually do this blog on a REGULAR basis.

Wearing: Leopard print leggings (Miss Selfridge). Royal blue satin top (River Island). Leopard print pumps (New Look). Earrings (TOPSHOP). Nude watch (Swatch).




Listening to: 212- Azealia Banks (In love with this track at the moment. Regardless of the vulgar language it is still a mega tune!)

Another New Years Res of mine is the rule that I can only buy clothes IF and only IF they could be classed as 'edgy' or different to what I already have/would usually go for. Hence the leopard print leggings, which I've got to say, I love! I realised at the end of 2011 that I had got myself stuck in a little fashion rut! I don't know whether it was because I was getting back into the routine of uni or that the weight of a final year Law degree was taking its toll?! But, nonetheless, I had got myself well and truly stuck!
So now, with my new lease of 2012 life, I am taking a stance!

I think the fact that I hadn't got myself a decent tripod to do outfit posts was a big hindrance to my cause as well, so with that in mind, I have frog-marched myself down to Cardiff City Centre with the aim of finding one. Thus, NO EXCUSES FOR NOT BLOGGING!

I've also joined WIWT.COM (what I wore today). I feel like it's a nice step up for me before I try my hand at the biggies...namely lookbook.nu. I've only posted one outfit so far but if I get my arse in gear with this little blog, I guess it'll all become part and parcel of the deal!

This morning I got up with the intention of wearing my leggings with a lovely pure white thick knit jumper I got from TOPSHOP (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=4421047&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=white%20knit&pageSize=20). As my student flat is bloody freeeezing, I decided to put it on the radiator for a few minutes (literally a few minutes) to warm up before I put it on. NO WHERE on the label does it say 'keep away from heat'. I returned to the jumper to find it BURNT. It's all browny-yellow and discoloured. Not a happy bunny. I'm in two minds about whether or not to take it back as it isn't really my fault and it isn't really that much to ask that I can put it on the radiator? Is it?! If anyone has any ideas of how to fix this/what to say to TOPSHOP pleaseee let me know. Fashion/consumer dilemma!

BIG LOVE. As always.