Daisy Chain Fashion: Bag

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What's in my Bag: Back to school Edition

Heya,

Here in the UK most of the schools have returned from the Summer Holidays this week and have just completed their first week back, myself included. So I thought I'd show you what I carry in my bag to school.

I am now in Sixth Form so may carry different things with me to what those in younger years may take, due to the fact that different thing are required. To me, it seems like my Sixth Form bag is much more of a Handbag than a school bag as I am not carrying so many items I associate with school.

My Bag:

I bought my bag from Accessorize in their latest sale, costing me only £10.50! An absolute Bargain! The bag is big enough to fit folders and books in just over A4 size with plenty of room making it perfect for the school environment as carrying your books about is a necessity. I carry this bag on my shoulder, I had originally wanted to carry it on my arm, but the straps are a little too long to do so. I love that the bag is in subtle, minimalistic colours so will go with anything, so is perfect for 6th Form where own clothes are worn everyday.

Item 1: Pencil Case

This is just a plain and simple clear pencil case with an aqua trim. I wanted just a simple case to take a more grown up approach, don't get me wrong I love all the funky and pretty cases but starting a new school and in Sixth Form, taking the grown up look is the safe bet. In my pencil case I carry a black roller ball pen, a pencil, rubber, and 30 multi-coloured fine liners to splurge all my creativity with.

Item 2: Note Pad

I use this to write all of my Class Work in. I chose this particular one as it is pink and for a more practical reason as it has dividers to split the subjects into. At my Sixth Form you do not get given books, and so I thought this note pad would be perfect!

Item 3: Purse

The best thing in my bag! A simple faux black snakeskin and baby blue purse with a cute bow in it. I never used to take my purse with me to school, there was no reason to, but now as I am travelling further and fro from school everyday I never know when I will need it.

Item 4: Diary

In my diary I write all of my homework and any events worth jotting down. I chose a tiny diary so that it could just slot in one of the pockets in my bag and is out of the way not taking up too much room. I love the cute little design of it, a classic Paper chase item!

Item 5: Carmex

I carry my Carmex Lip balm EVERYWHERE with me, as you never know when you'll need it. It works every time and smells great too.

Item 6: Sticky Notes

Perfect for little notes and reminders. I haven't actually had to use these yet, but I know I will soon, and when I do they'll be perfect. So cute and pink!

Item 7: Phone

I have the Nokia Lumia 610, it's not the best phone in the world, but it does its job. This is another item I carry with me everywhere!

Item 8: Glasses in Case

I wear glasses to see things far away, such as the boards at school. I especially need them for the times when the teachers writing is so small, even those with perfect vision can't even read it! I love these glasses because they are a subtle colour, meaning they are not harsh against my skin tone washing me out as black frames would, yet they still have the thicker frames making them on trend.

Item 9: Literature Books

Currently studying English Literature I am required to read books. The books i have been assigned to read at the moment are Hard Times by Charles Dickens and Tennyson Poetry, both fairly challenging as they are Victorian Literature, using an older variation of English.

Item 10:

Lastly is my Train Passes in this cute little Pass Holder I purchased from Paper Chase. This makes a boring travel pass seem a little more exciting and pretty!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog, be sure to leave a comment of your ideas for future posts, design, opinions, anything really. Hope you have enjoyed this weeks post.

Love Emily x

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Store of The Month...June!

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Little Shopping Haul

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Heya,

As promised, I have put together a little shopping haul, after my stressful day of two (yes two!!!) shopping trips yesterday! It was originally meant to be just one, however after spending the whole day in one town and not buying the items I desperately needed for the next day, I ventured out to another, finally getting what I needed, along with a few cheeky additional items. This haul will probably seem tiny, in comparison to my other hauls, but a hauls’ a haul!

So the first item I bought was a simple red vest top, of which I needed for my Mario Costume today. This top is from Asda and cost £3.00. It is a soft, stretchy material which has kept me comfortable all day. As the shade of red is SO bright, I am unsure of whether I will wear the top again, however as it was so cheap it doesn’t really matter.

The next item bought was the Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil in the shade 011 Sable Brown. Again I needed this for my Mario Costume to draw on a moustache; however I will defiantly use this again. It is perfect for one of those casual days when I want to go for a natural barely there look. It runs along my water line and eyelid easily giving an intense colour that you would expect. I bought it from Tesco for £2.99.

I then took a trip to New Look, where I found a pair of brown work-boot style, lace up ankle boots in the Generation section. As I have fairly small feet, I can still buy shoes from this section. The moment I saw them I feel in love with them! They were the last pair in the shop and luckily my size. Even better they were reduced to £10.00 from £24.99. Bargain! They remind me of little Timberland boots, which I suppose attracted me to them in the first place. My idea for these boots is to wear them with my little Topshop frill socks and depending on the weather, either, a pair of blue denim super skinnies or a pair of denim hot pant style shorts.

Also in New Look, I purchased some items for my Prom outfit.

Firstly, I bought my shoes. As I have a short dress to wear, I thought it would be appropriate to have a pair of statement chunky heels and had been looking for the perfect pair for ages. I had fallen in love with a pair from Topshop, but, unfortunately they were way out of my price range. So I decided New Look may be the place, and I was right! After a long times hunting and trying on about 50 different pairs, in all sorts of colours I found the perfect ones, even more perfect than those I found in Topshop! They cost £28.99 and are the comfiest heels I have EVER worn! As they are platform, and chunky, they feel a lot lower than they actually are!

I then, after choosing my shoes, and following my decided colour scheme for my look, bought a cute clutch bag with a sweet and pretty lace detail, bag leather effect and a golden clasp. The bag also has a thin, delicate chain that can be used to make the bag a shoulder bag rather than one to be held. It cost £9.99 and is also available in a whitey cream colour.

I hope you have enjoyed reading this week’s post, hopefully I will be back again soon with another haul. For a change next week, I will be posting about my time at Comicon this weekend featuring costumes, food and memories.

Love Emily x

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Store of the Month...May

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Heya,

So a new month marks a new store of the month! This month it is.......Motel Rocks. Now I know a lot of people have not heard of this brand, I hadn't until pretty recently, but since discovering it have become in love with its quirky fashions and prints. I have to admit I do prefer the clothing ranges to the jewelry, shoes and accessories!

Motel Rocks, or Motel as it is often referred to, is an online store that was established in the late 1990's. Its main focus is on unique, vintage and edgy fashions that are inspired by the American vintage and thrift shops that the company wants to bring to the UK. The site offers you advice on the latest trends, exclusive offers and a complete new outlook n fashion! Although it is based in the UK, it does offer shipping to America, Europe, Canada and Australia.

I have often mentioned Motel products on my other posts so thought that it would be perfect for my store of the month this month.

I am writing this post having not actually bought anything from the site, so cannot comment on my personal experience, however I do know people who have bought from this site (multiple times) and have said it is great! It is free delivery unless otherwise selected.

The products can be a little pricey, but I believe it is well worth the money for most of their items which I don't think I have seen elsewhere!

The company also sells brands! The most famous being Dr Martens which range in price from £75.00 to £110.00.

One of my favourite trends if definitely the Daisy Prints which are featured throughout the site across all products, and as you all know I love my Daisy Prints!!

Below I will post some of my favourite items from the site listing the links and prices.

Hope you love this Store of the Month as much as I do!

Love Emily x