Hello 2017! Review over the year

All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Topshop MOM highwaisted Jeans and Zara Star Shirt

Hello 2017

Well I hope you all had a fantastic first week back at work or your normal routine. I certainly did!! I went on holiday with the family before the children had to go back to school, but then came home to my website had crashed and my LG4 phone, completely died and losing all my photos as Google had stop backing up my photos and I had not noticed. So this is a bit belated.

I wanted to start this post off thanking all of you who comment and have liked, shared and basically been very supportive. I look forward to keep on growing and with going back to work properly in the New Year as my youngest starts nursery (boo) that I will be churning out more content for you all.

I started my blog back in March 2015 and when I look back even to last year how just getting a DSLR in June (Anniversary Gift from the old man) my photos have come on leaps and bounds and it was a real game changer for me. I’m sharing some of my Favorite posts and some that you guys really liked. So here we go…

Hm red knit with a ASOS Leather skirt and Camel ~FEdora from Primark — H&M Fashion Red Knit with ASOS Leather skirt and Camel colour Fedora

I wore this (blog post) back at the beginning of 2016. I loved this Red Jumper from HM (Old stock) (similar) and Leatherette skirt from ASOS as I felt smart,comfortable yet casual. This Jumper I wore endlessly over the last few months until it got so incredibly bobbly that I had to put out to pasture, Or so I thought I had just stored it away and resurrected it bobbles and all for a Lookbook for my YOUTUBE channel I did for Kaleidoscope in December. Such a well loved jumper that I did finally say goodbye to it.

Levis 711, HM Grey Hoody, Leather Jacket and Converse.

This picture makes me laugh so much, as I thought I looked so cool (I didnt) Look at how I have poured myself into my beloved Leather Jacket that I just couldn’t come to terms with, that I had outgrown it (to put it polity). I bought it on a amazing trip to New York when I was 18 years old and now I am (cough) 36 years old its time I will have to let it go. Look at the quality of my photo this was taken on a point and shoot. What a difference to my DSLR photos!!.

This was my first semi popular makeup tutorial on YouTube and I really enjoyed creating this super easy Smokey Blue eye Makeup tutorial. Why not have a butchers, if you missed this as its quite amusing. Oh and informative of course!.

3 min French Braid For Short Hair Tutorial

Its always the things we think of last minute that strike a cord with others. This is exactly what happened here. I had finished creating a winged eye makeup tutorial and thought it would be fun to quickly braid my fringe (video here). It took me 3 minutes and to date it is my most watched video! It goes to show you never can tell. Why not have a try of this Braid as its a time saver for the mornings when you want a extra 10 minutes in bed!.

River Island Camel Culottes, Zara White Shirt, All Saints Leather Jacket, Zara Studded Lace up Pumps and Paul Costello Bag

Things change

This was my first semi luxe purchase I had saved for the All Saints Bale Leather Jacket for 3 months. You can’t say I didn’t deserve a new one it had been 18 years since my last one!!. I think this was my first proper dabble into fashion blogging and I realized I really liked it. At this point my whole life had been turned upside down, a lot was going on in my personal life. I manage to keep this separate from my blog as long as I could as I was just going through the motions.

My best friend, my confidant, My Mother, was diagnosed with Lung and Thyroid cancer. She had just only beaten breast cancer back in 2012 and here we were again not just facing one, but two major fights on our hands. I say ‘ours’ because I was with my mum every step of the way I wouldn’t of missed any of those appointments, to finally be able to give support to her when she had supported me so much over the years. As things got more intense I began to throw myself more into my blog as I found talking about mundane stuff hair, fashion and make up, gave me a relief from the tenseness of having to process life and death decisions. My mums Lung cancer (never smoked in her life) was spotted by a chest infection that just wouldn’t shift. She is so fortunate to have had such great care from the NHS and Macmillian nurses. Mum is doing really well now but it was such a scary time to see the one you love and admire so much, needing you to step up to the mark. It changed my whole outlook on things, in a good way. Not to sweat the small stuff, trying not to react to drama that having such a big family can create and appreciating little things in life.

Bumble and bumble Surf Infusion Beachy Waves For Short Hair

This was my Bronzy, Beachy look that I loved creating with Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion. It was so easy with Surf Infusion and I did a tutorial of it on Youtube. It worked very well showing it in our Hair salon as it such a quick technique.

Zara Shirt, Zara Utility Trousers, Zara Pointed Studded pumps, Chloe Georgia Crossbody bag

This photo is my collaboration with UnCloset a Luxury Handbag service. Look how beautiful the Chloe Georgia bag is? I loved using it and it photographed perfectly. It was a scorching hot day at the Trafford center in Manchester and I was melting taking these photos. A far cry away from how the weather is now. From now on you see my photos improving as I have my baby Nikon D5300 DSLR its a cracking camera. Have a look at the Amazona Loewe Bag and my favorite Celine Diamond bag.

All saints Leather jacket, Peasant white blouse,River Island Camel Culottes,Zara Ballet Pumps, Amazona Loewe bag

Jaeger Camel Wool Coat, ASOS Leatherette Skirt, Carvela Pointed Shoes, Chloe Diamond bag

This was my first collaboration with the a fantastic brand Kaleidoscope. This gorgeous Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket (sold out Similar) is so incredibly warm and every where I wear it someone always ask where it is from. I then got the opportunity to film a Lookbook how to style a party dress 3 ways.I styled the gorgeous Animal Print velvet dress is was a breeze to style. It was so much fun to film and edit and I cannot wait to do another one.

Kaleidoscope ZigZag Faux Fur,Levis711 Jeans, Topshop boots, Paulcostello bag, Topshop Ribbed neck Jumper, Primark Fedora

All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, HM Red Jumper, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, New Look 90's Buckled Biker Boots. — All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, HM Red Jumper, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, New Look 90’s Buckled Biker Boots.

Jaeger Wrap Wool Coat, Camila Roma Bag, Asos Leathrette Pencil Skirt, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress.

Jaeger Wool Wrap Coat, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, &otherstories Red Embossed Sandals,Weekday Clutch. — Jaeger Wool Wrap Coat, Kaleidoscope Animal Print Velvet Dress, & otherstories Red Embossed Sandals,Weekday Clutch.

There has been some great collaborations and I look forward to seeing what happens in 2017. I think I have slowly found my feet and getting the hang of this blogging lark! I hope you will carry on joining me for the ride. If you get a chance please take a look and my YouTube channel its coming on slowly!!. Take care and don’t forget to shop my pieces below.

Nay X

November 18, 2016

Chester Vlog#3

Jaeger wool wrap coat, Topshop Leatherette Leggings,Zara Jumper Dress,Camemila Roma Bag,Adidas Stan Smiths

November 15, 2016

Wardrobe Essentials| Faux Fur Jacket|Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket

Kaledioscope ZigZag Faux Fur,Levis711 Jeans, Topshop boots, Paulcostello bag, Topshop Ribbed neck Jumper, Primark Fedora — Kaleidoscope ZigZag Faux Fur,Levis711 Jeans, Topshop boots, Paulcostello bag, Topshop Ribbed neck Jumper, Primark Fedora

For me the hunt for the perfect Faux Fur Jacket has been going on for the last 3 years!! I know! But I just couldn’t find one that ticked all my boxes, and if there is one thing you should know about me, is that I am a very patient person. So imagine my surprise when Jacquard Flower (click on the link for her Awesome Blog) she featured on her blog this amazing Jacket from Kaleidoscope . It was instant attraction for me and then…… Life happened! Children were poorly, work was super busy, I was battling major sleep deprivation due to my toddler not sleeping, and in my haze the Jacket just slipped out of focus. Then one Saturday night, I was sat munching on Pringles, the Kaleidoscope advert appeared in between X Factor and this Jacket flashed up like a beacon of light. I quickly brought it up their website on my phone and basket it, paid it and then waited for it to arrive. The website was so easy to navigate and I could purchase with ease. Also if you opened a account with them you get a extra 25% off – Bonus!.

When the Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket arrived I instantly popped it on. The Jacket is excellent quality with beautiful flashes of burnt orange mixed with the black,grey and tawny colours which only add to the luxurious feel of this Jacket . Its high collar lends itself to giving it a cool edge, and the length is ideal.

I teamed mine with black Skinny Levis 711, Chelsea Topshop Boots, Topshop Grey Ribbed Sweater,and Paul Costello Bag, just kept it basic. Since then I have been putting it with blue high waisted Jeans and Leatherette Leggings, my Adidas Stans Smiths and many others. Plenty of pieces to work with this Jacket.

I hope you enjoyed this, is Faux Fur something you will be giving a go this season? Let me know in the comments below. I will see you next week.

Love Nay x

November 11, 2016

Winter Haul| Ft-Zara,Topshop,Primemark,H&M,Kaleidoscope,and Camelia Roma

November 7, 2016February 19, 2017

Wardrobe Essentials- Camel Coat

Jaegar Camel Coat, Matalan White blouse with neck tie,Leatherette Pencil Skirt, Carvela Black Court Shoes, and Celine Diamond Shoulder Bag

Wardrobe Essentials-Jaegar Camel Coat

Hello Everyone doesn’t Monday come round quick! I hope you have had a lovely weekend and Im kicking off with a oldie but a goodie – The Camel Coat.

The Camel Coat joined my wardrobe family at the back end of last year. It was one of those purchases where I had seen a few ones that I liked but was just not willing to take the plunge, because of the price. Then low and behold this beauty flashed before me while I was steaming through our local T K Maxx, as you have to go through there to get to other stores in the shopping center, Clever eh?! I tried it on and instantly I felt the connection of what only a well made garment can give you, and I knew it was worth the price as it had been reduced by 75% – RESULT.

This coat is from Jaegar, and is so well made (of course!) and when I put it on, it just falls onto the right places and makes anything I put it with, just that little bit more special. The Colour is that right shade of camel, if you have seen many Camel coats, you will know that they vary in shade. This is the better shade and is so soft to the touch, yet still structure enough to hang well on the torso. Sadly, it is no longer available from T K Maxx, but is back in store for full price. Definitely worth the investment. I teamed mine for a classier look, with a white blouse from Matalan (old), a Leatherette Skirt from ASOS (last year) and a pair of court shoes from Carvela. Oh and not forgetting my friend Celine (Diamond Shoulder bag) who is very demanding, and easily rivals, if not stills the show from my camel coat.

Jaegar Camel Coat| Matalan Neck tie Blouse(Similar)|ASOS Leatherette Black Pencil Skirt|Carvela Court shoes(Similar)|Celine Diamond Shoulder Bag

Jaegar Camel Coat,HM Grey Jumper,Topshop MOM Highwaisted Jeans,Adidas Stan Smiths and Celine Diamond Shoulder Bag

Casual it up

My second look is a more laid back look, but just to show how versatile this coat is, that it just works on so many levels. I paired it with a oversized Grey wool jumper from HM, Topshop MOM High waisted Jeans, Adidas Stan Smiths and of course Celine Diamond Shoulder Bag. This is one look I wear on repeat as it it never fails to tick all the boxes for me in looking presentable, but on point!

Jaeger Camel Coat| HM Grey Jumper|Topshop Mom Jeans|Adidas Stan Smiths|Celine Diamond Shoulder Bag

I hope you enjoyed my offering this week and are enjoying my little Wardrobe Essentials Series as much as I do. Its great to get out old pieces and style with new, then you are not wasting your hard earned cash on new clothes all the time to stay current. Stick with me friends..I got you covered!

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Love Nay X

October 31, 2016February 19, 2017

Wardrobe Essential | Blazers

Zara HerringBone Blazers, Burgundy ribbed Jumper,Topshop Mom Highwaisted Jeans and Converse Trainers.

Pick of the crop

Hello Everyone, How are we all doing this lovely Monday Morning? I thought I would kick off the week with my Wardrobe Essential- Blazers. A long time ago I wore Blazers as my outerwear always and then when I fell pregnant with my first child and I just lost my mojo because maternity back in 2005 was dyer. Maternity ranges have come on leaps and bounds since then, but at the time I remember my uniform was just Mothercare jeans and some hideous smock tops! I hated it and felt rubbish. Fast forward to now and of late my love for the Blazer has been well and truly re-ignited!.

The first one that has me in a tizz is the Herring Bone oversized Blazer from Zara. It fits in all the right places, but also has that masculine feel with it being oversized and as always with me it is so versatile! I have been wearing it with my Topshop Mom Jeans, boots, Adidas or Converse Trainers.

Zara Herring Bone Blazer|H&M Burgundy Ribbed Jumper(old)

|Topshop Mom Highwaisted Jeans | Converse Trainers(old) similar

Zara Longline Blazer, Zara Smock Top,River Island Culottes, Zara lace up pumps,Loewe Bag

My second look is to show how a blazer can smarten up a outfit. This grey Longline Blazer has been on here before and was well received by you lovely lot. It really is a great piece to sling on with a smart pair of trousers or with a pair of jeans and all of a sudden you look put together with hardly any effort at all, that is always music to my ears!

Zara Long Line Blazer(old) |Zara Top|River Island Camel Culottes (old)

Zara Lace Up Pumps (old)| Amazona Loewe Bag from Uncloset

Thanks for reading, and I am keeping things short today as I have just returned from a family Wedding in London and I am feeling well and truely jaded today!. I will look forward to seeing you on Friday for my next video.

Hope you have a lovely week and why not come and say Hi on my Instagram,Snapchat or Twitter.

Love Nay X

Wardrobe Essential| The Leather Jacket

All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Marks and Spencer Floral Maxi Dress and Animal Print Converse Trainer Boots.

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My Old Faithful – The Leather Jacket

I thought I would start a series on my take of what is a wardrobe essential to me. First to kick things off is the old faithful- The Leather Jacket.

To me the Leather Jacket can be something of a icon statement piece or just blend into the background of a fierce outfit. No matter how rubbish you may be feeling that day, slipping on a Leather Jacket and a statement lipstick, you are then ready to take on the world so to speak!. My chosen Leather Jacket is the Bales piece from All Saints. I thought long and hard about this purchase, as for me its a lot of money to spend on myself with so many mouths to feed! If you have been reading my blog for a while you will know that the last Leather Jacket I bought was over 18 years and was woefully in need of an up grade so I felt it was justified!.

I chose this style because all the others seemed a little bulky on my small frame and I did look like a mitchelin man wearing them!. The Bales is a soft Lamb Leather (sorry!) I know for some this does not sit well, but for me if I am going to eat it, I should not be fussy about wearing it. It is slim line and has a double buckle on the collar. It has zip details on the cuffs which really helps when you are wearing a thick hoody or knit underneath to allow some well needed ventilation!.

Don’t get me wrong, you can get some cracking faux Leather Jackets on the high street for a fraction of the price. Also for what I paid for one Jacket you could buy at least 3 good quality copies. For me, I am into this whole minimal, less in the Wardrobe, investing in quality pieces malarkey! So each to their own, but if you do decide to take the plunge, there is no better time than now, as All Saints are holding a Instagram Biker Portraits Campaign where if you upload your photo wearing one of their Biker Jackets,then you could be chosen as the face of their new campaign. WIN,WIN!!

All Saints Bales Leather Jacket|Marks and Spencer Floral Maxi Dress(old)

|Animal Print Converse Boots(old) Similiar

Zara Star Shirt (old)| Topshop Mom HighWaisted Jeans

Thanks for reading and look out for my You Tube GET READY WITH ME video which will be up on Thursday! If you havent had enough of me then come on and say HI on…….

See you there!!

Love Nay x

May 31, 2016

Collective Haul- Topshop, ASOS, COS, ZARA

flatlay of clothes from Topshop,COS,ASOS,ZARA

Hi Everyone

Thanks for stopping by. I thought I would share with you my Latest picks to add to my Spring/Summer Capsule Wardrobe.

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Sorry there is no links as im still sorting that but I have written down the exact name of the item to help your search.
Topshop
Jungle Print Slip Dress £32
Circle Trim Clutch £22
Nix Sandals £36
Black Leather Belt £22

ASOS
90’s Dungarees £45
3 Ribbed Basics £30

COS
Striped Breton Top £29

ZARA
Black Lace Trim Body £16

Thanks Again for watching, See you next Week XOXO

May 19, 2016

How to Style: Culottes

River Island Camel Culottes,Zara White Shirt,All Saints Leather Jacket,Zara Studded Pumps and Paul Costello

I will be the first to admit to being a little on the short side the thought of wearing a ankle grazing pant fills me with dread. Until I came across these Camel coloured Culottes from River Island. The soft fabric,the billowing leg,the beautiful camel colour just had me. These trousers are so comfy and versatile I knew they were going to be a key piece to my wardrobe.

I thought if you were like me and want to get the most out of the items you purchase then I wanted to share the Three ways I have styled these culottes. Takes you from comfy casual to work then to hot mama look for a evening out.

My first choice would be something I would wear for work, out for drinks or a shopping trip.

River Island camel culottes
Zara white shirt (old)
All Saints black Leather Jacket
Zara Studded lace up pumps (old)

culottes_whiteshirtleather_NBMUA_1_ — River Island Camel Culottes,Zara White Shirt,All Saints Leather Jacket,Zara Studded Pumps and Paul Costello

culottes_whiteshirtleather_NBMUA_2_ — River Island Camel Culottes,Zara White Shirt,All Saints Leather Jacket,Zara Studded Pumps and Paul Costello

culottes_whiteshirtleather_NBMUA_3_ — River Island Camel Culottes,Zara White Shirt,All Saints Leather Jacket,Zara Studded Pumps and Paul Costello

culottes_whiteshirtleather_NBMUA_4_ — River Island Camel Culottes,Zara White Shirt,All Saints Leather Jacket,Zara Studded Pumps and Paul Costello

My second choice is a casual affair for these culottes, great for the lazy Sundays or simply keeping it comfy.

River Island Camel Culottes, Asos White Tee, H&M Denim Jacket, Adidas Stan Smiths and Marks and Spencer Leather Back pack.

My final change was something for the weekend. Perfect for a date or a evening out with the ladies just pairing these trousers with a smart top and a pair of heels and you are set for what the night has to offer.

River Island Camel Culottes
H&M Black Low V Back Top (old)
Topshop Olive Green Clutch
New Look Nude Heels (old)

River Island Camel Culottes,H&M Black Low V Back Top,Olive Green Clutch and Nude Heels New Look.

I hope you liked my little pairings. Are you taking the plunge this season and embracing ‘the culotte’? Let me know in the comments below.

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April Favourites

This is my first April Favourites that I have done for my YouTube channel and I really enjoyed doing it! Its great to show and tell why you have loved something the benefits and if this helps someone make a more informed choice for when they purchase then mores the better.