LILY LULU AUTUMN WINTER WISH LIST

Hi all and welcome. With the change of seasons it's hard to know what to wear most of the time and if you are like me you love snuggly winter knits, but hate the cold weather. I have found a couple of items on the LILY LULU site that are great for this time of year.

IZZY RED CHECKED KNITTED JACKET

A perfect cover up that comes in one size so as it gets colder there is still room to add more layers underneath due to it's oversized style. The faux leather piping is a nice addition. I would also tie different belts around this when I wanted a more fitted look.

RHIANNON RIPPED DENIM SHORTS

I love, love, love the ripped vintage style of these denim beauties. They are a nice length as I hate wearing short shorts. I would wear them with tights and boots, a tee and actually the jacket above.

What are your favourite fashion seasons? Let me know your tips for transitioning into the new season with your favourite style pieces.

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

BLOGLOVIN' | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TBP | GLIPHO

MANGO WISH LIST

Hey for the last time today! I haven't shopped in Mango for ages so I had a look over their website and wanted to share my favourite pieces with you.

TRIANGLE LACE BRA

A bang on trend shape with lace detailing and adjustable straps. Also available in strawberry.

MEDIUM TENCEL DRESS

With snap button fastenings and the option of rolling the sleeves up or down this is a very versatile piece that will also be great for layering in the A/W seasons.

DRAPED WRAP SKIRT

Features a zip back fastening and inner lining. Perfect when worn casually as above or dressed up for the evening.

RIBBED SLEEVE DRESS

This flattering v-neck knit would suit most body shapes and comes in 5 shades. My favourites are forest green (above), black and dark grey. Also great for layering over leggings on colder days.

Have you picked up any bargains in Mango lately? Let me know in the comments below.

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

BLOGLOVIN' | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TBP | GLIPHO

CLOTHES FOR CAUSES LAUNCH

Hi everyone and Happy Sunday. I have an exciting post for you about a new store that opened yesterday aptly named 'Clothes For Causes'. This is a charity shop, but with a very modern and enticing atmosphere. With donations including a mixture of designer, high street and vintage fashion, home ware, toys and more this store is bursting at the seams with vibrancy. With a team that is more like a family ready to greet you and welcome you in your shopping experience will be one that you walk away happy from. Their stock rooms are literally overflowing so get down there and grab a bargain or few. Money raised goes towards helping local causes.

Shop owner Veronique served customers between cupcakes and bubbly.

Veronique also made all of these scented candles.

Fabulously cheeky decor.

Mirror mirror on the wall ........

Window shopping

Denim dreams

Beautiful storage

Metallic and lace embroidery trends done!

So cute

Happy shoppers

There was a photo booth at the shop opening which many customers and staff had fun with. This was my favourite photo with my Mum although I could not get her to look at the lens, ha ha.

This store can be found in Eltham High Street, SE9 (opposite Prezzo).

Opening times:

Mon - Sun, 10am - 6pm.

Other Clothes For Causes stores opening soon will be in East Dulwich, Forest Hill and Catford.

www.clothesforcauses.org.uk

My Mum is a part of the team working in the Eltham store and her name is Irene. Let her know I sent you to the store when you see her :)

What do you like or dislike about shopping in charity stores? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Motel Rocks Sale Wish List

Hi there beauties. Today I am here to tell you about an awesome sale that Motel are having with up to 70% off loads of items. Here are my favourite pieces.

Motel Verve Smock Dress In Blue Wash Denim ~ Now £28.00

Motel Printed Legging In Multicoloured Forest Print ~ Now £12.00

Motel Penny Babydoll Dress In Grey Denim Wash ~ Now £20.00

To check out all of the sale please see this link!

Let me know your favourite pieces from the Motel sale in the comments below.

Love to you all

Peppermint Giraffe Bloggers Love Event

Hi lovelies. I hope you having a fun Friday. It's mad that it's October already I can't believe it. Today I have a fashion brand to introduce to. 

I attended the Penthouse London last night for the Bloggers Love Peppermint Giraffe event. The brand has such a variety of cool 90's inspired pieces with upcycling and customising at their core for women and teenage girls. 

There were beverages and cupcakes for guests to enjoy as well as manicures and tunes from DJ Sash Dixon. I got their a bit early so I had the chance to take some snaps from the rails before it got too busy.

Cupcakes courtesy of The Cupcake Fairy.

Now on to the catwalk show ...........

Designer Caroline following out her models at the end of the show.

Designer Caroline (Centre) having fun with her models

Caroline wearing one of her fabulous cropped denim gilets.

Caroline sharing a moment with host of the event Lewis-Duncan Weedon. 

Lewis-Duncan wearing a piece from the fashion line Peppermint Giraffe.

Peppermint Giraffe is a UK company, based in the north which launched in 2010. Peppermint Giraffe have been successfully selling from their website including overseas customers from the US and Europe, small boutiques and market stalls for over two years and saw this Bloggers Love event as a great way of introducing others to their brand. The clothing is full of fun and edge and is definitely for women with a rebellious streak! 

'We don’t take ourselves too seriously; we just love the fun and expression of fashion.' 

Every item is unique. Peppermint Giraffe also customise clients own clothes when requested, with names, dates and occasions which are unique and special to them. The clothing is edgy and with a street vibe, inspired by 90’s rave fashion and music, punk fashion, and the rock chick look. 

'We rip, slash, paint, cover in bling, zips, studs, chains and whatever we can get our hands on to make things stand out.'

At the even there was a raffle where the winner would receive a £100 voucher to spend online at Peppermint Giraffe in aid of the Amy Winehouse Foundation. 

The winner was announced at the end of the event and the winner was ..................

...... ME :)

I couldn't believe it as I don't usually win anything. I am so excited to be able to choose something unique from Caroline's fabulous and exciting fashion brand Peppermint Giraffe. I will show you in another post what I spent my voucher on :)

I wish Caroline the best of luck for the future. I love the innovative fashion that Caroline produces. There is something about wearing an item that you know is a one off. The Peppermint Giraffe pieces on offer are so wearable yet still have an impact. You will get noticed wherever you go when wearing the statement pieces that Caroline creates all by herself. Some items take a whole day for Caroline to make.

I imagine that Peppermint Giraffe would be loved by celebrities such as Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Rihanna.

Check out Peppermint Giraffe fashion here before someone else takes that one off piece that you know you would have wanted for yourself!

Are you a fan of upcycling and customised fashion? What are your favourite customising trends? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all