Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Amazing

My weekend at home has really given my time to actually do things (dye my clothes... paint my nails... get my hair done... watch the new Twilight- which I loved!!) and I've missed it soo much, it's made me really look forward to Christmas, 12 days off work at home with my family just chilling and having me time. I wanted to try out something festive on my black nails- I think the two straight ones ruin the design a little but apart from that I quite like them. Also I now have my dslr (canon 550d, the best birthday present EVER. My parents are amazing!) so hopefully the quality of my pictures will start to be much better, I just need to figure out how to use it aha.


Barry M: Black & Clear, Gold Glitter: Nail Art Pen

Oooh and I've had the hair fixed, it's kinda back to normal only there's a subtle dip dye effect going on, might make it blonder next time but for now I'm just happy that I no longer look like an 'emo gone wrong'.


OH and Skrillex was AMAZING. I have literally never been sweatier in my whole entire life it was mental. At the end of his set he got crowd surfed out and I managed to get a cheeky kiss, cuddle and picture with him. massively starstruck.



Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Versatile


Another surprise when I woke up this morning, the lovely Lauryn from bracelets and bangles has awarded me the Versatile blogger award, I love her blog- she's currently on day 26 of 'an outfit post a day for 100 days', so it's full of different outfit ideas and it means she posts daily so there's always something new to read! Also check out this post of hers, she's found galaxy leggings for half the price of the Black Milk ones from my Galaxy post, I'm extremely tempted to get them. Thank you for the award Lauryn :)




Rules
1. Thank the person that awarded you and link back to their blog // 2. Share seven facts about yourself // 3. Nominate three blogs to receive the award 

Seven Facts about me
1. I'm a UWE student currently on placement at HP // 2. I have six tattoos, including my toes // 3. I went through a piercing stage and had my neck, collar bone and side of my face pierced // 4. I want Ollie Locke from Made In Chelsea to be my best friend // 5. I have more clothes than I know what to do with // 6. Camo and Krooked - Cross the line, is probably still my favourite album ever // 7. I don't like Oceana

Blogs
1. Katy from Caught up in Cake // 2. Amy from The Little Magpie // 3. Kate from Style Me Reckless

Oh I'm off to see Skrillex tonight. SO EXCITED.

Dress: Topshop, Belt: Charity Shop
Necklace: Peaches & Nothing, Shoes: eBay





Sunday, 27 November 2011

Humbug

I've well and truly had a 'hair-mare' this weekend, I asked for my dip dye to be redone and a little higher up and it's ended up way too high and bloody black (the plan was for it to be brown) and the pictures don't do it justice to how bad it looks aha thank god!! But all is fine as I'm getting it fixed tomorrow, don't know what to do with it yet, might have to go back dark all over?! 

Spending the weekend at home I actually had time to do something creative with my nails and try out my nail art pens (24 pens for £6.60 eBay!) I did a humbug theme to match my dress which was a present for my birthday, alongside the cross ring, love love them both. This is what I wore out for my birthday celebrations in Cheltenham which consisted of a few too many rum and cokes in The 2 Pigs although I opted for black tights when I got to pre-drinks because it was just too cold.

Dress: YayerShoes: eBay
Blazer: Urban Outfitters
Cross ring: Boutique 73
Other Rings: Peaches and Nothing
Humbug nails: 
Black & White Barry M, Nail Art Pens


Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Galaxy

Galaxy has been something I've had my eye on for a while, I'm obsessed with it and have been constantly checking sites in the hope the prices have dropped, but I don't think the galaxy trend has hit properly yet (which is a good thing, nobody likes something everyone has) and therefore until Primark sell it the prices aren't going to budge. I just couldn't justify spending that much money on simple items when I'm as skint as I always am. It's the sort of thing you won't buy for yourself but as a gift it's the best thing in the world. The placement girls chipped in to buy me a galaxy tee and it was a complete surprise, I wasn't expecting it at all- I am SO happy (I was starting to worry I'd never own any galaxy print clothing!).

Here's a few of my favourite galaxy pieces andddd my new top :)

1. My new tee :) - YAYER £42 // 2. Galaxy Blue Skirt - Black Milk £38.27 // 3. Galaxy Blue Dress - Black Milk  £63.14 // 4. Galaxy Purple Suspenders - Black Milk £79.73 // 5. Galaxy Black Leggings - Black Milk £47.84


Sunday, 20 November 2011

Mustard

Last night I went to a rather posh 21st, 3 course dinner, champagne reception and a catwalk to our tables. To start off with I felt a little bit out of place because I'm not used to swish evenings out, and I'm not entirely sure how well the stretched ear, shaved head and nose ring went down... but I had a really nice night, my friend's dad did a speech which was so cute, we lit lanterns in her honour and the food was amazing! It also gave me the chance to dress up which I never do, everyone looked gorgeous. I'll add some pictures when my friend gets copies of the professional ones that got taken.

It's my 21st on Tuesday and I've got lots of exciting things planned, birthday meals and nights out- I'm off home this weekend for the first time in months andddd the best part is that I'm going to the Skrillex after party in Bristol!! I'm so excited, Skrillex is a bit like Marmite in the world of dubstep, you either love him or hate him but I lovelovelove him.

Just a quick outfit post, this is what I wore Friday night- Pizza Express with BOGOF vouchers, you cant go wrong :)

Top: Primark, Skirt: H&M
Blazer: Urban Outfitters
Tights: Motel, Bag: Charity Shop
Robot Pendant: Peaches & Nothing

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Overly Meets Dixi

Good news all, the lovely ladies at Dixi have given me a unique discount code for my friends and followers to use- it couldn't have come at a better time as I've just hit 50 followers :) and it acts as a little thank you to you all. I'm a very happy pup right now...

If you haven't heard of Dixi, where have you been?! Dixi are an online clothing store selling a range of vintage and modern items; it isn't just their gorgeous clothing range on sale, they sell high fashion shoes, quirky jewellery, cute bags and funky tights. They're always adding new items into the store so they're always on trend and everything is so reasonably priced, some of their items are one-offs so you need to get in there quickly! I'm constantly checking Dixi's Facebook page as they upload all the new items hitting the store before hand and regularly run little competitions- make sure you get involved; they have mini-flash sales, give cheeky discounts and offer free-shipping too.

Now I've rambled on about my Dixi love I'll leave you with a few of my favourite items that are available in store right now:




Apparently I have a bit of a colour scheme going on- I love burgundy/ wine colours at the moment!

So. Get on over to ShopDixi,
 fill your basket with lots of their lovely stock... 
and enter OVERLYMEETSDIXI into the discount code section for 10% off your order.

Happy Shopping!!


Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Broken Promises

What a weekend, Friday I went to Motion (shock I know!) for RUN012 which starred the likes of Rusko, Andy C, Scratch Perverts and Gemini all of which were amazing, definitely a line-up to shout about... best Motion night so far? Hmm I seem to say that every time aha, they just keep getting better.

Saturday was one of my best friends 21sts, she had a house party which again was soo much fun, a couple of us chipped in for her presents and got one of the lovely necklaces from Peaches and Nothing (which she absolutely loved) and a couple of pieces from Motel including these Pamela Mann Vertical Stripe Tights which I had to buy for myself as well, they're just so cool.

Thought my tattoo looked quite cool underneath my tights too so I thought I'd share :)

Top: H&M, Belt: Vintage
Necklace & Tights: Primark
Purple Levis: Urban Outfitters Renewal
Watch: Charity Shop

I booked Monday off as holiday for recovery/ a Bristol shopping spree- coming up to Christmas Cabot is always ridiculously busy on a Saturday and I just can't cope with it! I successfully managed to blow the rest of my months wages but I did get two gorgeous dresses for some formal events I have coming up... keep your eyes peeled. Bristol looked so Christmassy with the winter market and all the decorations up, I'm usually a grinch when it comes to Christmas- (I've worked Christmas Day the last 4 years!!) But this year I'm excited and feeling rather festive.

Cardigan & Bag: Charity Shop
Shoes, Socks & Skirt: Primark
Top: Urban Outfitters
Robot Pendant & Rings: Peaches and Nothing
Nails: Models Own Beetlejuice Emerald Black

In other news I've lost my voice, I clearly can't cope with two nights out in a row and I've gone all husky. So today I was working in London greeting customers at an event whilst sounding like a man, early to bed for me tonight I think! Also I've come to the conclusion I have to go to London for an non-work-related reason, I honestly don't know why I haven't been yet.