15 Aug 2012

What A Lovely Bunch Of Pineapples


Dress-H&M
Shoes- Converse
Bag- Mulberry
Necklace- Topshop
Listening Too- Owl City- Good Time 
Just a quick post today as I don't know where today has gone and I still have so much to do before I go back to work tomorrow. Euch. 
This is what I wore on Sunday when Jay and I had a wee date day, I love date days it's time spent just the two of us and we always have so much fun. This time we decided to go to a petting zoo sort of place that's a barn conversion and has little craft shops and...CRAZY GOLF. We had a wander round the adorable little shops, there was all sorts like wood craft shops, homemade ale shops and my favourite was a shop with all sorts of jams, chutneys and lots homemade niceness. We ended up getting Jays dad a really lovely hamper for his birthday. We got to pick everything that went into it so we got lots of his favourite goodies for a good olde cheese and biscuit feast.
Anyway... We then went mini golfing which I absolutely love, if I see one I have to have a go. Sadly I lost BUT I did get a hole in one on my first shot...yes first shot...all went downhill from there unfortunately. We had so much fun though and the weather was just perfect for a day outside.
I was originally wearing a blue dress from whistles but decided it just didn't fit right so returned it that afternoon when we got back. I got this dress however from H&M ages ago and it still had its sale ticket on it (£5 bargain!!!) I absolutely love t and wish I had worn it more, well worn it at all since I got it. It is so comfy and fits me really well (as in big). I couldn't go mini golfing in the sunshine without my silver converse obviously. I just can't get enough of these and my VANS, if only I could wear them to work, le sigh.
So guys... Today I joined the gym. Yeah you read right I joined a gym. About time if you ask me. 
Any good cheap ideas I could use for date days? I love them but they can end up quite pricey. 


9 Aug 2012

So Many Different Dogs


Dress- Topshop via eBay
Shirt- Topshop (old)
Necklace- Topshop
Shoes- Vans
Watching- Olymipics

Hey guys and gals
Had a nice wee early finish from work today so thought i would do a quick post before I get everything ready for work tomorrow. 
I wore this the other day to go out for lunch to a Chinese tapas-esque place. It is an amazing restaurant and the food is so well priced. 
I went for something comfy to allow space to be a super fully tummy without feeling extra large  against a tight belt or as I did last time...disco pants... By the end of the meal I felt like I was going to burst out of the trousers. Not a good look.
I also wore my steeds, the vans. Probably could of done  without the polka dot socks but I don't like not wearing socks for some reason, I even wear them with pumps...yes I do.
I have had so much use out of this denim shirt, I absolutely love it and it's a good 2 years old. Also getting a lot of use from this spike necklace, I reckon I've worn it about 4 times and I've only had it about a week or so.  
For some reason different dogs always seem to creep into my blog posts... This is Alfie, Jays dog, then there is Harry my god-dog (yes that's right he is my god son) and then there is my own doggy, Chancer who is almost always hanging around on my Instagram somewhere (@ambrissa)
I am definitely a dog person, I just love love love them and miss my wee Chancer and wee Harry a lot since ive moved. It breaks my heart when I think about some animals that aren't the treated nicely, saw a man the other day dragging his dog by the collar I banged on the staff room window but he took absolutely no notice. Dogs are so loyal and it's just horrible when people take advantage of that. 
Anyway on a lighter note... I need some fresh ideas for the old blog, any ideas welcome!!
    

7 Aug 2012

Splurging Ban...we can try


Hey guys,
This will be a pretty text heavy post but I have my reasons. I...yes I... Amber... Is going on a splurging ban. I am so sick of being paid then 3 days later being flat broke again, it's completely pointless so instead of just moaning about it I will do something about it...or try to. 
There are so many ways to get your shopping fix without spending s fortune and getting sore feet running round the city.
I am a fond lover of bargains and am a self confessed eBay junkie, who isn't? Right?
So this post is to point you in the right direction of some of my favourite money saving ways without even leaving your house, starting just from that, put your hands up if your guilty of a few packets of crisps, coffees and sweet treats while your shopping? there's some money saving right there. I always take a bottle of water and crips when I go shopping (I am a serious grazer and could spent a fortune just on snacks) that's £5 odd saved and I've barely even begun my spiel. 

I feel I have to start with the ultimate online outlet, eBay, you can find anything on there as myself and my boyfriend found out one night as we searched all kinds of things in eBay, it's actually disturbing what you can find, ANYWAY, it really is an amazing portal for both buying and selling to not only save money but earn it too.
What I usually do when shopping online is if I see something I absolutely cannot live without I try to find it or a similar dupe over eBay and the chances are there is usually something that catches me eye and could save me a fortune. Here are some posts were I have used eBay to get exactly what I wanted for a fraction of the price (shows my eBay junkie-ness too) these collar clips and belt, this necklace, this necklacethis dress and so many other bargains that can be seen in almost every post n my blog. I also recently received these collar clips from HK and they only took about 6 days to arrive which is incredible. 
Word of warning though when using eBay... DO NOT TRUST EVERYONE  you may be the most trusting person ever but if something seems to good to be true "oh my god Chanel purse for £25, I must have it" it probably is. Make sure you are very careful ordering high end goods, this includes makeup. I have ordered a few MAC items from eBay which have been absolutely fine but if someone says they got a Mulberry handbag as a gift and just didn't want it then something is up. Always be careful and use your own discretion when using eBay it can be an absolute wander for your bank account so be careful and keep it that way. Always check customer feedback. 

This site is amazing to find little voucher codes for some of the best high street and high end stores... They have voucher codes for stores like Evans to Karen Millen, and they currently have a voucher code for 10% off UrbanOutfitters which I may have a wee use of later. Voucher sites really do make such a difference, there may be a code for free postage or 15% off something which may not sound like much but it means £4 possibly £6 staying in my own pocket, I would much rather it there. Wouldn't you?
Other sites similar to this are moneysavingexpert, a great site for getting all the upcoming sales, voucher codes and money saving advice. Others I have come across are vouchercodes.commyvouchercodes.com and also hotukdeals.com these are all great websites you can check out for completing a purchase online, you would be amazed what you can find with just a little research.

Very similar to eBay, Amazon offers many great deals online, maybe not so fashion heavy as eBay but you can certainly get a bargain on your newest sunglasses or summer nail polishes, it is definitely worth a look before you go direct to the supplier websites, you can find all sorts from hair products to the current season of RayBans.

This is another great website where I received a voucher code for free samples of a few REN products only to find the website already had a give away live so I purchased a few musling cloths for £5 and received 6 miniatures and 4 travel sizes.
AMAZING
Another one of those websites that really is worth a good old peek at before you buy anything online. You could be missing out on something awesome.

For all those high end folks the Outnet is the most amazing designer outlet. They have everything from Mulberry to Marc Jacobs who could resist? YOU CAN! No in all seriousness if your in need of a flash dress for a party this is the place to look.
There are many sites lime this but I think this one is by far the best and I have used it a w times around Christmas. Everyone loves a designer keying.

More money saving tips...

Recently on my blog I set my self the wardrobe renewal challenge and tried to reuse lots of clothes that I had completely forgotten about, it gave me almost the same buzz as going out and shopping as most of the stuff had been completely forgotten about and gave me a chance to shake up my wardrobe with some of my old beloved clothes also it was fun giving myself a fashion show of all the clothes I had tucked away. This is also a great opportunity to get a pile together to sell on eBay or donate to charity.

Another tip is when shopping online put everything that catches your eye into your basket... Revisit your basket at the end and thin it out... Do I need it? How many things do I have that will go with it? Can I live without food this month? Do I prefer it to the thousand similar I already have? 
All very va,USB,e questions when you have a basket of £237 on Topshop waiting for you to buy them. My biggest tip after this is shut the website (only if the basket saves) and have a coffee/lunch or just get up and do something then throughout the day try and remember everything you put in your basket, if you forget something you do not love t enough to buy t, even if it is just £7 in the sale, it's £7 that will sit with its tag on until you take it to the charity shop next season (guilty of that). Revisit your basket late and decide if you really couldn't live without the remaining item/items. 
Finally check all the above voucher sites for a vouchers, even free postage OR even check eBay/amazon see if they have a better deal.mif you follow al, these steps you will find yourself with a lot less clutter of unwanted, spur of the moment piles of clothes and accessories and you could also end up with some freebies to try along the way.

One last thing... DIY.
It is so fun and most of the time super cheap and simple, in June I did a DIY blog week (herehere and here) and I had so much fun doing it, I insisted some friends and we would make a day out of tie dying, studding and making things. It's such a laugh and good cheap way of shaking up the wardrobe and adding your own inspiration into the simplist of clothing.

My name is Amber and I am a self confessed shop-a-holic
I think it's time I took my own advice and really stopped taking my money for granted... It will run out then il be in a huff. It's a viscous circle that I need to break.
Any more money saving advice would be a dream, feel free to leave tips in the comments box.
Below is few pictures of a few things I probably could often without or a mass collection of STUFF that I accumulate. Just to show how serious I am about my splurging ban...hopefully. 

6 Aug 2012

Skulls and Waggamamma



Jacket- Topshop (old)
Leggings- American Apparel
Bag- Mulberry Bayswater
Shoes- Vans

The other night I went out for dinner with my new friends from work (yes I am looser but they are my new friends ha) this was first time out the house with someone other than Jay so it was so nice to have some girl talk and was such a laugh. We went to Waggamammas in the city so before we went I knew I would no doubt stuff my face with to much food... Definitely not a night for disco pants SO I compromised and went for my shiny AA leggings which. Love and I reckon price for wear on these bad boys is about 3p I wear them that much. I think I should maybe invest in a new pair soon because they have gone a bit bobbly where my bag tends to rub when I walk...whoops..
I also adore this top from Olive Clothing I saw it on a couple f blogs and new I had to have it, I love skulls and I love baggy T-shirts so it was just perfect for me. It took a while to arrive as they had a very high order for these tops but they were really nice and even tweeted me to apologise so when it arrived I was just so excited to put it on.
Also wearing my trusty VANS and using my beloved Mulberry Bayswater, if you follow me on Instagram @ambrissa you will no doubt have seen it many times, it to it for 21st birthday and I was shaking lime a leaf when I opened it I was that excited, also wearing my trusty denim jacket from Topshop, I have had this for about 4 years and it's at that stage just before it's past it when it so soft and comfy.
Today I am actually off work so I need to sort out some stuff I've been to do for a while, I also need to sort out payments for my old flat as in the one I don't live in anymore, I'm in a bit of a huff about that but that's another story for another day. 
Felt really home sick the other day and just couldn't perk myself up but I feel better todAy and can't wait to see my mum and dad in September for nearly 2 weeks :) 
All is well in Amber land.
Oh before I forget... I want to stud well spike a shirt I have but will it wash ok? Any help would be really appreciated. 
Oh and HEY NEW FOLLOWERS!!!










Shopping On A Budget


Hey guys,
This will be a pretty text heavy post but I have my reasons. I...yes I... Amber... Is going on a splurging ban. I am so sick of being paid then 3 days later being flat broke again, it's completely pointless so instead of just moaning about it I will do something about it...or try to. 
There are so many ways to get your shopping fix without spending s fortune and getting sore feet running round the city.
I am a fond lover of bargains and am a self confessed eBay junkie, who isn't? Right?
So this post is to point you in the right direction of some of my favourite money saving ways without even leaving your house, starting just from that, put your hands up if your guilty of a few packets of crisps, coffees and sweet treats while your shopping? there's some money saving right there. I always take a bottle of water and crips when I go shopping (I am a serious grazer and could spent a fortune just on snacks) that's £5 odd saved and I've barely even begun my spiel. 

I feel I have to start with the ultimate online outlet, eBay, you can find anything on there as myself and my boyfriend found out one night as we searched all kinds of things in eBay, it's actually disturbing what you can find, ANYWAY, it really is an amazing portal for both buying and selling to not only save money but earn it too.
What I usually do when shopping online is if I see something I absolutely cannot live without I try to find it or a similar dupe over eBay and the chances are there is usually something that catches me eye and could save me a fortune. Here are some posts were I have used eBay to get exactly what I wanted for a fraction of the price (shows my eBay junkie-ness too) these collar clips and belt, this necklace, this necklacethis dress and so many other bargains that can be seen in almost every post n my blog. I also recently received these collar clips from HK and they only took about 6 days to arrive which is incredible. 
Word of warning though when using eBay... DO NOT TRUST EVERYONE  you may be the most trusting person ever but if something seems to good to be true "oh my god Chanel purse for £25, I must have it" it probably is. Make sure you are very careful ordering high end goods, this includes makeup. I have ordered a few MAC items from eBay which have been absolutely fine but if someone says they got a Mulberry handbag as a gift and just didn't want it then something is up. Always be careful and use your own discretion when using eBay it can be an absolute wander for your bank account so be careful and keep it that way. Always check customer feedback. 

This site is amazing to find little voucher codes for some of the best high street and high end stores... They have voucher codes for stores like Evans to Karen Millen, and they currently have a voucher code for 10% off UrbanOutfitters which I may have a wee use of later. Voucher sites really do make such a difference, there may be a code for free postage or 15% off something which may not sound like much but it means £4 possibly £6 staying in my own pocket, I would much rather it there. Wouldn't you?
Other sites similar to this are moneysavingexpert, a great site for getting all the upcoming sales, voucher codes and money saving advice. Others I have come across are vouchercodes.commyvouchercodes.com and also hotukdeals.com these are all great websites you can check out for completing a purchase online, you would be amazed what you can find with just a little research.

Very similar to eBay, Amazon offers many great deals online, maybe not so fashion heavy as eBay but you can certainly get a bargain on your newest sunglasses or summer nail polishes, it is definitely worth a look before you go direct to the supplier websites, you can find all sorts from hair products to the current season of RayBans.

This is another great website where I received a voucher code for free samples of a few REN products only to find the website already had a give away live so I purchased a few musling cloths for £5 and received 6 miniatures and 4 travel sizes.
AMAZING
Another one of those websites that really is worth a good old peek at before you buy anything online. You could be missing out on something awesome.

For all those high end folks the Outnet is the most amazing designer outlet. They have everything from Mulberry to Marc Jacobs who could resist? YOU CAN! No in all seriousness if your in need of a flash dress for a party this is the place to look.
There are many sites lime this but I think this one is by far the best and I have used it a w times around Christmas. Everyone loves a designer keying.

More money saving tips...

Recently on my blog I set my self the wardrobe renewal challenge and tried to reuse lots of clothes that I had completely forgotten about, it gave me almost the same buzz as going out and shopping as most of the stuff had been completely forgotten about and gave me a chance to shake up my wardrobe with some of my old beloved clothes also it was fun giving myself a fashion show of all the clothes I had tucked away. This is also a great opportunity to get a pile together to sell on eBay or donate to charity.

Another tip is when shopping online put everything that catches your eye into your basket... Revisit your basket at the end and thin it out... Do I need it? How many things do I have that will go with it? Can I live without food this month? Do I prefer it to the thousand similar I already have? 
All very va,USB,e questions when you have a basket of £237 on Topshop waiting for you to buy them. My biggest tip after this is shut the website (only if the basket saves) and have a coffee/lunch or just get up and do something then throughout the day try and remember everything you put in your basket, if you forget something you do not love t enough to buy t, even if it is just £7 in the sale, it's £7 that will sit with its tag on until you take it to the charity shop next season (guilty of that). Revisit your basket late and decide if you really couldn't live without the remaining item/items. 
Finally check all the above voucher sites for a vouchers, even free postage OR even check eBay/amazon see if they have a better deal.mif you follow al, these steps you will find yourself with a lot less clutter of unwanted, spur of the moment piles of clothes and accessories and you could also end up with some freebies to try along the way.

One last thing... DIY.
It is so fun and most of the time super cheap and simple, in June I did a DIY blog week (herehere and here) and I had so much fun doing it, I insisted some friends and we would make a day out of tie dying, studding and making things. It's such a laugh and good cheap way of shaking up the wardrobe and adding your own inspiration into the simplist of clothing.

My name is Amber and I am a self confessed shop-a-holic
I think it's time I took my own advice and really stopped taking my money for granted... It will run out then il be in a huff. It's a viscous circle that I need to break.
Any more money saving advice would be a dream, feel free to leave tips in the comments box.
Below is few pictures of a few things I probably could often without or a mass collection of STUFF that I accumulate. Just to show how serious I am about my splurging ban...hopefully. 

2 Aug 2012

Tartan Tales

Shirt: Topshop
Shoes: Converse
Necklace: Topshop
Bag: Louise Vuitton

Today I was off work so I decided to do a couple of blog posts so technically now it's yesterdays outfit... Confused...yah? Me too. 
Anyway, I am absolutely in love with my silver converse. I got them from work the other day because I fell instantly in love with them as soon as soon as I walked past their stand and I knew I had to have them. Jay told me that converses can come up quite big so rather than my usual size 5 (this time last year I was a size 6 and apparently my feet have shrunk...odd) so I decided to try the 4.5 and they fit really well, a bit snug so I know when I've worn them a bit they will fit just fine. If you follow me on Instagram (@ambrissa) you will see that my mum and dad got me a pair of VANS when they came for a visit so I've been living in converse and vans the last few days, obviously begrudgingly taking them off for work. 
I also got this shirt on a my most recent order from Topshop and I love it BUT because I'm so used to wearing super baggy clothes I was worried that this was too small even though it's still hanging off me and it took me all my willpower not to take it back and get the next size up as this was already a size up from my actual size...sheesh. I really love the cut out shoulders and the high collar. As you have probably seen its rare that I don't have a collar of some sort going on. 
You can't really see my necklace to well but if you click the link you can see it much better, another love of mine. 
The bag..oh the bag... I got this a while back as a treat for myself for finishing my dissertation, it's the NEVERFUL in MM and I adore it, it's such a good size for work, as the name says its never full. So I can easily fit my packed lunch (love a packed lunch) a spare of shoes (must take the vans/converse off at some point) and anything else a girl might need.
I'm working at half 8 tomorrow/today so I suppose I better get some stuff ready for work and get off the iPad. 
I'm thinking of doing a post about my favourite blushes? Opinions? 
What's your fave foot wear?

1 Aug 2012

Here There And Everywhere



Micheal Kors, Ice Tea in a jug, looking short, mint brogues, Chancer, me on a boat, REN goodies, American Treats, My life in bags, Graduation, mums mac and cheese, me before graduation

I thought I should maybe do a wee post of Instagram shots to catch you up on my life since leaving Scotland and a few bits and bobs from the last month seen as I have been a bit AWOL. 
My mum and dad came for a visit the other week and it was soooo nice seeing them. My mum and I went out on a boat while dad and Chancer waited in the sun. As much as I LOVE to be around water I'm not a great swimmer so when I can't see the bottom I get a bit uneasy, hence why I am sitting on the bottom of the boat. 
Anyhoo, I feel my blog has gone a bit stale and people are maybe getting a bit bored of it? I would LOVE some ideas on what I could do to keep you all happy and interested in what your reading? Some feedback would be lovely. 
I've been reading loads of blogs when I get chance but feel I've neglected my own and as much as I love it I feel a bit disheartened about it just now because I can't put the time I want to into it with working and all that, when I'm not working I'm in leggings and a jumper sorting out stuff I haven't yet done. 
Hopefully over the next few weeks il get back into my blogging but as I said any input would be super appreciated. 
So that is my life, how exciting haha. 
Come back soon... Lots more to come :) 


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