Valentine's Outfit Ideas With Quiz Clothing

[AD] This post is sponsored by Quiz Clothing

Valentine's Day is finally upon us & whether you're going out with your significant other or still looking for love, it's important to dress to impress. As well as all the loved up couples, there's plenty of singletons out there at this time of year who would love to find someone to be their Valentine. I'm sure lots of people will being going out tonight but there's still time to buy a dress for this weekend. A fancy new outfit can make you feel so much more confident & confidence is always sexy. If you haven't managed to find anything yet in your search for a Valentine's outfit then Quiz Clothing have got you covered. They have a fantastic range of going out dresses that are sure to attract attention without breaking your budget. I think it's fitting to go for reds or pinks as those are the colours most often associated with love & romance. I put together this collection of dresses that I think would be perfect for this occasion, along with some trusty LBDs thrown in for good measure. I'm currently obsessed with burgundy clothing so I would definitely go for any of the first four dresses. There's just something about this colour that I find irresistible. It's starting to overtake the amount of black in my wardrobe! My favourite one has to be the Berry Velvet Lace Bodycon Dress. Lace & velvet are such a beautiful combination. I love the lace panels on the side & the sweetheart neckline, both details really make it stand out. Which one would you choose?



Quiz Clothing also have their own men's range called Quiz Man. So if you fancy picking up something special for your fella, they have loads of sharp tailoring options for the fashion-conscious man. It might be cheesy to some but I love the idea of wearing complimentary clothing when going out as a couple. Not in a Justin & Britney double denim disaster kinda way obviously! I think it's nice to wear similar colours though so if you were to choose one of the burgundy dresses above, it'd be cute to dress your boyfriend in a burgundy mens blazer. These tux jackets come in plain block colours or with embroidery details so they all look really different. I think all of these blazers look super stylish & if I came across someone wearing one on a night out, he would definitely catch my eye!

twitter / tumblr / youtube / instagram / bloglovin'

All I Want For Christmas Is... Charlotte Tilbury

Filmstar Bronze & Glow / Powder & Sculpt Brush / Fallen Angel Luxury Eyeshadow Palette / Cheek To Chic Love Glow
Air Brush Flawless Finish 1 Fair / Cheek To Chic Ecstasy / Mini Lipstick Charms / Rock 'N' Kohl Bedroom Black
Lip Cheat Pillow Talk / Matte Revolution Glastonberry

Along with some Sarah Chapman skincare goodies, the only thing I want for Christmas is some Charlotte Tilbury makeup. It's been a long time since I've been so excited by a makeup brand. Everything Charlotte creates is simply stunning & I have to admit - I want it all. Although she launched her makeup range in 2013, counters local to me in Manchester & Leeds only opened up very recently. I don't really like spending so much money on cosmetics if I can't swatch them in person first so I just waited patiently for those northern counters to open instead of ordering online. In September I bought my first Charlotte Tilbury item, the Uptown Girl eyeshadow palette. The quality is like nothing else & creating gorgeous eye looks with it is child's play. I would've bought more but the Leeds counter had hardly anything left in stock! I was hooked immediately & soon started plotting what to buy next.

I can't resist sneaking over to a Charlotte Tilbury counter whenever I'm in Leeds or Manchester so I have actually bought a few of the items on this wishlist already! I'm being good though & have placed them under my tree ready for Christmas Day. If you're planning on asking for any Charlotte Tilbury products this Christmas I would go for the Fallen Angel eyeshadow palette. This is one of the things I've already bought & it is incredible. I deserve a slap for spending £45 on four eyeshadow pans but I just couldn't help myself! Plus it's limited edition so if you don't buy it now, you might miss out on it forever. The Rock 'N' Kohl liner finishes off any eye look perfectly, it is pitch black & stays put. I never normally care about pencil eyeliners but this is something special. I also finally bought the Filmstar Bronze & Glow with the Powder & Sculpt brush. I was torn between getting this or the Anastasia Contour Palette but the gorgeous shades, the shimmer & the luxe packaging of Bronze & Glow eventually won me over. The Flawless Finish powder looked amazing when I had it applied at a counter. It's quite similar to the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light but less shimmery. I'm obsessed with blushers & the ones that really appealed to me when swatched were Love Glow & Ecstasy. They're highly pigmented, blend so beautifully & feel like silk.

If you're a lip product junkie like me then you have to try her lipsticks. The colours available are so pretty & the formula of both the K.I.S.S.I.N.G. & Matte Revolution lipsticks is just wonderful. I've seen so many people rocking Glastonberry on their lips lately & I need that deep blackcurrant shade in my life. I've heard so many good things about the Lip Cheat lip liner in Pillow Talk. I can't wait to draw on some massive Kylie Jenner lips with this! How cute are the Mini Lipstick Charms? In that adorable box you get a mini version of Penelope Pink, Bitch Perfect & So Marilyn. It would make such a lovely little present & I can only hope someone buys it for me! Are there any Charlotte Tilbury products on your Christmas wishlist?

twitter / tumblr / youtube / instagram / bloglovin'

All I Want For Christmas Is... Sarah Chapman

Ultimate Cleanse / Morning Facial / Overnight Facial / Intense Hydrating Booster
Overnight Exfoliating Booster / Professional Cleansing Mitts / Overnight Facial Candle

Normally I have no qualms about splashing out on skincare. I think it's important to invest in good quality products in order to see the best possible results. However I just can't bring myself to press 'buy' on any of the Sarah Chapman products. The prices literally make me cringe when I see everything together in an online shopping basket. Her Skinesis range sounds phenomenal and I'm absolutely desperate to try some of these über-luxurious skincare treats. But I do already have a lot of skincare products & can't really justify spending so much money on more when I still have so many things to use up. That's why this year half of my Christmas wishlist is made up entirely of Sarah Chapman products. I seriously doubt I will receive any of these items but a girl can dream!

Obviously the product that I would like to try the most is the Skinesis Overnight Facial. It's a serum-oil that you use in place of a night cream. I've heard so much about this potent blend of beautifying oils & it sounds like it works wonders on the skin. You can also get a candle with the same fragrance blend as Overnight Facial. I've never smelled it myself but the combination of jasmine, frangipani, rose & tuberose sounds heavenly! Morning Facial is another serum-oil but this one is used under your day cream. Anything that can make my face look glowing & less tired is very welcome in my routine. I've always loved products with hyaluronic acid so I'm sure the Intense Hydrating Booster would help to plump up my dehydrated skin. The Overnight Exfoliating Booster also sounds pretty awesome. It contains salicylic acid, lactic acid & retinol which are ingredients that I always look for in skincare. Chemical exfoliants are my fave! These days I much prefer using a gentle cleanser to balance out the harsher active ingredients that I rely on for clear skin. That's why I really want to try the Ultimate Cleanse. It's an oily balm formula that supposedly leaves your skin feeling baby soft. Washing it off with those Professional Cleansing Mitts would be a rather lavish way to start the day. Are there any Sarah Chapman products on your Christmas wishlist?

twitter / tumblr / youtube / instagram / bloglovin'

If Money Were No Object

I often spend my time planning what I'd buy if I were to ever win the lottery. When you're feeling a bit strapped for cash it's so easy to fantasise about which mansions, holidays & cars you'd invest in. You'd have to get exceptionally lucky to win enough to afford all of those but even just a few years free from worry about rent, bills, food, childcare & travel expenses would be heavenly. The first time I played the National Lottery at age 16 I won £100. I've only ever won the odd tenner since then! Hopefully I'll have a bit more luck playing on Lottoland UK. They have a special DoubleJackpot feature so you can win twice the amount of money! Mansions aside, I have a beauty & fashion wishlist that's as long as my arm. Here's some of the things I would buy if money were no object:



Beauty
Wayne Goss Brush Collection / Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow / Oribe Supershine Moisturising Cream
Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil / Sunday Riley Good Genes / Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
NUDE ProGenius Treatment Oil / Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow in Pale Barley / SUQQU Frame Fix Liquid Foundation
Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask / Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts / Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50
Tom Ford Lip Colour Sheer in Summer Fling / By Terry Baume De Rose


Clothes
Whistles Dina Overcoat / Alice + Olivia Charlotte Tweed Skirt Dress / Topshop Dogtooth Coat
The Whitepepper Button-Cuff Angel Pink Dress / T By Alexander Wang Leather Mini Skirt
Topshop Pink Leather Jacket

Accessories
Christian Louboutin Palais Royal Patent / Catbird Alphabet Rings / Whistles Rivington Shiny Croc Pouch
Mulberry Del Rey / Maison Martin Margiela Gold Rings / Dahlia Leather Backpack / Tiffany Heart Tag Pendant
Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Bag / Cartier Love Bracelet / Mulberry Bow Continental Wallet
The Whitepepper Buckle Strap Wedges
What would you buy if you won the lottery?

*Written in collaboration with Lottoland UK

twitter / tumblr / youtube / instagram / bloglovin'

Object Of Desire: Christmas Jumpers

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

I'm already feeling pretty festive this year, even though it's only November. I love how the cheesy Christmas jumpers of old have now become the coolest thing to sport this Winter. New Look recently got in touch and asked me to write a post about some of their new clothes. I'm loving the incredibly cute collection of Christmas jumpers from New Look & I'm having the hardest time deciding which one to buy! If your grandparents still insist on buying you some new knitwear at Christmas, make sure you point them in this direction.

01. I actually hate the taste of Christmas pudding (& mince pies for that matter) but the jumper I'm most drawn to is this one. I love pastel colours & the little white bobbles attached are really cute. The red & clear gems are a nice finishing touch. I'd wear this just with some skinny jeans & ankle boots.

02. This super fluffy jumper will be great for snuggling up in on cold Winter nights. The sequins give rudolph a very shiny nose indeed!

03. Aww check out this fluffy little penguin with his scarf & bobble hat! The large polka dots on the jumper look like falling snow making this one a really cute choice.

04. I think this one would look lovely worn on Christmas Day with a white shirt underneath and a black skirt. I normally end up wearing something red for Christmas, channeling Santa Claus chic.

05. This one is probably the most wearable is you don't want to look overly festive. I love the mint green fairisle pattern. It's a nice take on the more traditional patterned jumpers.

06. This is another lovely one if you want something something a bit more simple & casual. Who doesn't love spotting robins in the garden?

twitter / tumblr / youtube / instagram / bloglovin'

Object Of Desire: Shoes

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8

Shoes are something I always covet. Like most other girls, no matter how many pairs I own I always want more. Unless you're buying from Primark all the time they can get pretty expensive so heres a list of some of the ones I'm lusting after at the minute. Hopefully I'll be able to resist buying them all!

01. I went to Leeds the other day and couldn't resist nipping into the awesome new Topshop there. Almost every sales assistant was wearing these heels & they look bloody amazing in real life. I'm sure the staff discount definitely lessens the pain of the £85(!) price tag.

02. Victoria posted about these in one of her recent eBay posts & it was love at first sight. I love chunky black boots & the buckle detail looks so cool. They look like something you'd find in Topshop for 80 odd quid but these are only £27 including postage! I can definitely see myself ordering a pair of these.

03. Jeffery Campbell make some absolutely stunning shoes. I'd love to get my hands on some Litas but they're way out of my price range. These have been reduced to a more reasonable £55 in the sale and would look killer on a night out.

04. I may have already ordered these gorgeous studded flats from Barratts! I really like that they have both gold spikes & crystal gems. I like a lot of embellishment on my shoes so these definitely fit the bill.

05. The studded platform on these Topshop shoes looks so cool. I've drooled over these instore and they seem like they would be fairly easy to walk in despite the massive heel.

06. I recently bought Chloe a pair of yellow Hunter wellies & they look so cute on her! Its made me really tempted to invest in my own pair but in the more classic glossy black colour.

07. I really love these nude suede shoes from Republic. I wear a lot of black clothes so I think its nice to wear something contrasting on my feet. I like the chunky heel & the big platform makes them look like they'd be really comfy. Perfect for dancing all night long in.

08. I'd love to get my hands on any of the Vivienne Westwood x Melissa shoes but these are such a nice colour & are exactly the kind of thing I go for during the day.

Object Of Desire: Christmas Edition

Marc Jacobs Oh Lola Perfume
I used to have a bottle of the original Lola perfume as I really loved the scent. But it pales in comparison to Oh Lola. Its so much lighter, sweeter and fruitier which is definitely the type of perfume I normally go for. I tend to alternate between which perfume I use every week so theres always room for another in my collection.

Amazon Kindle
I do love reading and the physical quality of flicking through a book. However I hate the clutter that stems from having loads of books laying around the house. I would give my books away to the charity shop but what if I want to read them again? Thats why I would love to get a Kindle. You can keep all your books in one small space and you can take them all with you wherever you go. When I'm traveling theres only so many times I can refresh twitter without going a bit mental so this would be a much more intellectually challenging way to pass the time.

Antique Silver Knuckle Ring
I've been a bit obsessed with rings for a while now but I only have a couple of long ones. I really like this one from Love Hearts & Crosses as it looks quite elegant and its pretty cheap too. Perfect stocking filler.

Nintendo 3DS Limited Edition Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Bundle
I already have a pink DS but its the huge crappy original one from 2005. When it was announced that Ocarina Of Time was gonna be rereleased on the new 3DS I knew I had to get one. I'd been holding out for a pink one but a special 3DS with a Zelda design seems infinitely cooler.

Canon 600D Camera
I currently use a Canon 400D camera which I've had for many years. Before that I had a 300D but I've never felt the need to upgrade from the 400D until now. I want a 600D because the images it can produce are really high quality and the HD video is ridiculously clear. I'd love to start doing Youtube videos and feel that if I had a good quality video camera it would really help me get into it.

Vivetta Cat Skirt
I adore pretty much all of Vivetta's clothes but this cat skirt is just perfection. I don't think theres a cuter piece of clothing out there. It comes in a few colours but if you're gonna wear a skirt that looks like a cat's face it may as well be pink right?

Topshop Konfetti Fine Glitter Lace Ups
I like sparkly things. I like brogues. These babies marry the two beautifully. Topshop's shoes have become really expensive though so hopefully I'll get a Topshop gift card or something.

Sadly I don't think I'm gonna get any of these this year. I think I will probably invest in a Kindle next year if I get some money for Christmas because it does seem like a great thing to have. I would also like Joe Gilgun to be my boyfriend but something tells me thats not gonna happen either!

Object Of Desire: Missguided

Lace Pleat Dress / Rabbit Print Dress
Coral Pleated Dress / Lace Peter Pan Collar Shift Dress
Leopard Print Platforms / Black Strappy Platforms / Cream Strappy Platforms / Black Strappy Wedges
A little bit obsessed with Missguided right now. I'm supposed to be curbing my excessive spending but I pretty much want everything from this site. They have some really lovely dresses, I'm having a tough time deciding what to order! Especially the shoes which are quite frankly to die for. I'm seriously thinking of ordering one of these pairs, which one should I go for?

Object Of Desire: Forever 21

Chiffon & Lace Cardigan / Striped Bubble Dress / Strapless Jumpsuit


Rosy Top / Frilly Top / Floral Lace Top


Tribal Jacket / Lace Back Jacket / Casual Denim Jacket


Nautical Shorts / Blossom Print Skirt / Cargo Trousers
When Forever 21 announced that they were at long last going to open some stores in the UK I was really excited about it. I'd visited one in New York a few years ago and I really liked what I saw. The stores they opened over here were a bit too far away for me to visit so I eagerly logged onto their website and was sorely disappointed with what was on offer. I don't think I liked even one thing. But thats all changed. I'm really bored with the typical UK high street shops right now, I can never find anything I actually want. On a whim, I logged onto the Forever 21 website and I was surprised to find that their Spring/Summer stuff is really gorgeous. Theres so much I want! Heres some of my fave stuff they have available. I'm really tempted to buy that tribal jacket but can't quite decide whether it will look totally ridiculous or not. Opinions please! Also does anyone know what their sizing is like?

Object Of Desire: Christmas Edition

Christmas came early for me this year because I decided to get myself a little treat. Back in July I lost my Nokia N97 when I was getting off the bus and because I still had insurance with Dial-A-Phone, which is basically a scam, I couldn't get a replacement. So I had to revert back to using my really old Nokia 6280 which is pretty much broken. Finally my Orange upgrade date came around and I decided to upgrade to an iPhone 4. I got it last week and I haven't stopped playing with it since! I love it so much. I was always hesistant about getting an iPhone because I couldn't type anything on my sisters iPod Touch and was considering upgrading to a Blackberry Torch or Nokia N8. But I'm so glad I went for this, you get used to the touch screen very quickly and I love buying apps haha. Other than Twitter & Facebook my faves are Hipstamatic, MyFitnessPal and Chu Chu Rocket which is an epic game I used to play with my sister when we had a Sega Dreamcast. Tell me some of your fave apps please, I love playing about with new ones :) Plus check out the gorgeous case I got off eBay! I wanted a Japanese deco style case or one of the cute cases from Strapya World but this'll do for now.

Anyways here is my Christmas Wishlist for this year. I realise its very unlikely that I'll get any of these as they're quite expensive but thats why its a wishlist ;)

Filofax Raspberry Metropol Personal Organiser
I know I've just got an iPhone which is a good organisational tool but nothing can beat writing things down on paper. Crossing out things on a to-do list is so much more satisfying than ticking it off on an app. Plus the Raspberry Metropol is a gorgeous creation.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum
This smells absolutely divine! I keep finding myself wandering into Debenhams and showering myself in the stuff. I used to use Marc Jacobs Lola and still have some Chloe perfume left but I want something new and nothing smells better than this little beauty.

Miu Miu Vitello Lux Satchel
Ahh the much coveted bow satchel bag. Although I do have a couple of designer bags already I can't stop myself from wanting this one. Its massive so you can fit tons of stuff in there, the bows are adorable and it looks like a really classic bag. I love the grey colour too. I know shes a goon but I saw Vanessa Hudgens with this bag and it looked stunning on her arm. I can't afford the real thing though so I'm thinking about getting one off eBay instead.

H&M Leather Shorts
These are the perfect leather shorts!! I much prefer the hotpant style to the high waisted long leather shorts available in the likes of Topshop & River Island at the moment. Unfortunately the H&M in Leeds only have them in a size 16. I even tried those on in the hope that they would fit because we all know H&M have really dodgy sizing but they were just too loose. I WANT these though, if anyone sees them in a size 10 or 12 please buy them for me & I will pay you generously for them!

Agent Provocateur Love Lingerie Set
I have asked for the Love demi bra & panties for my anniversary and my birthday but Andy has still not bought them for me! So I'm asking for them again for Christmas. I don't own anything from Agent Provocateur but I am desperate to. Their lingerie is the best in the world, even the packaging they use is gorgeous. Its such a shame all their bras are so expensive. I kinda just want this so I can strut around pretending I'm Lady Gaga in the Bad Romance video. If its good enough for Gaga, its good enough for me.

Bones Season 1-5 DVD Box Set
I saw a couple of episodes of this when I went to New York in 2008 and it was definitely my kinda show. Normally I would just download it all but I only get 15GB a month on my crappy 3 dongle & BTOpenzone kicks me off for a day if I download just one MP3. So box sets are the way forward.

Hopefully I'll get at least one of these things for Christmas or I will be a sad panda. And I hope you all get everything you want as well!

Object Of Desire: Velvet

Peter Pan Collar Dress - Topshop - £95
Chiffon Playsuit - Miss Selfridge - £47
Lace Insert Bodycon Dress - Miss Selfridge - £40
Turban - ASOS - £8
Body - Miss Selfridge - £25
Peg Trousers - ASOS - £38
I can't look at velvet without getting Blue Velvet stuck in my head. I'm really happy that this fabric is fast becoming the latest trend. A few months ago I bought a beautiful oversized black velvet bow hairband from H&M which reignited my love for this material. It is generally seen the kind of thing that goths might wear but as shown by these pieces it can look really elegant. I do have a massive thing for Peter Pan collar dresses - I must own at least 10! But at £95 I don't think I can afford to add the Topshop one to my collection. I only recently bought a black chiffon playsuit from Miss Selfridge but I am loving the black velvet one with white chiffon sleeves. I think I may have to splurge out on it. Has anyone else seen/own any great velvet pieces or is it something you think should remain on the streets of Camden Market?

Object Of Desire: Dahlia Bow Cuff Babydoll Dress

This amazing 60s style dress just popped up in my inbox. Its by Dahlia and costs £60. The bow cuffs are the cutest thing ever and I really like the neckline. I think the way they've styled it with an updo and suspender tights is spot on. I'm tempted to get it for the graduation party. The only thing thats putting me off it the fact that its white and dry clean only - not a great combo for me, especially on a messy night out!