dusty oh.

21.5.12

(OLD) YORK

Me, my mum and dad went to York this afternoon on a jolly. It's only about an hour and fifteen minutes away by car, which is good, considering I wasn't ready until about half ten (mother wasn't happy). I first went to York on a work trip around Christmas time a couple of years ago, and it's a very pretty place to visit. The old cobbled streets, little jittys and tea shops. My favourite part of York is probably the Shambles, is a tiny little street that has a great number of quaint shops and a really interesting history (read more) I took some photos of the Shambles below, pictures 3 to 6. It is definitely a place you need to visit.

Before we left, we stopped in Patisserie Valerie for a cake and a drink. I had this beauty below, the

chocolate mousse slice. It was like heaven in cake form. It's not cheap, but it's worth every penny.

Check them out: 5 Feasegate, York, YO1 8SH or online

20.5.12

LIL' BIT IN LOVE

Phillip Phillips. So good they named him twice. I've been a big, big fan since bootcamp, due to his incredible voice. Seriously, he opens his mouth and you can't help but smile. If you haven't been watching American Idol, he's just got into the final, which is this coming week. I'm not sure what time its on in America, but if you're in the UK:: Thursday at 8pm and Friday at 9pm on ITV2. You will not regret watching, I guarantee.

U Got It Bad

Volcano

We've Got Tonight

CHANEL S/S 2012

So I was in New Look earlier and was casually looking through a leaflet they had instore, when I came across this Chanel outfit (top row, left). I loved it at first sight, and as soon as I got home, I Googled the latest Chanel collection to have a better look. S/S 2012 is insane! So many gorgeous pieces, colours, fabrics.

These were some of my favourites:

View the full collection here

19.5.12

S A K E

Last nights beverage of choice ~ sake.
It was well worth the nasty taste for such an awesome night out.

RECENT PURCHASES 5.

When there's a birthday meal looming, you always need a new outfit, right? Well, I saw this jacket yesterday morning when I was shopping in Mansfield, and fell in love. Its a little too big, for a tenner, I couldn't say no. I'm going to Lanzarote in August, and I've already started holiday shopping! The bikini looks lovely on, and the colours really pop too. I've just gone on the Debenhams website to check the price to write on here, and it turns out the bikini set is reduced online! Just my luck.

Crafted printed blazer - £10, Republic / Navy floral bikini - £10 bottoms and £12 bandeau, Red Herring at Debenhams.

15.5.12

KEEP GOING!

"Don’t give up. Keep going.

There is always a chance that you stumble onto something terrific.

I have never heard of anyone stumbling over anything while he was sitting down."

- Ann Landers

13.5.12

THAT SUNDAY I WENT TO MEADOWHALL AND WANTED EVERYTHING...

... and its always the really expensive stuff too! Meadowhall probably isn't the best place to go shopping period, because it's full of lovely shops with not so lovely price tags! All Saints is like heaven and hell all rolled into one for me. It has my dream clothes, my kind of style, but I'd have to take out a bank loan to afford anything. I saw this beautiful printed floor length dress, and it was touching £300. I wish I had that kind of money to spend on a dress! Zara is another shop I adore. I almost bought the snake print skirt from the Derby store after trying it on, but it was the price that put me off. Such a shame too, because it was a beauty on and the material is an absolute dream. French Connection is a shop I've always loved, ever since I was in secondary school and everyone had an obsession with FCUK (I think that was mainly due to the word that it is very similar in spelling to, but you've got to love a brand that runs with that acronym!) It's since gone on to produce such style driven, beautiful clothes. Some of the items I saw, and loved, I've put below, as a kind of wishlist I guess. If I happen to become wealthy anytime soon, this will be a good place to start!

ALL SAINTS