"Here Lies Carrie, She Had Two Great Loves, And A Whole Lot Of Shoes"

Shoes are a weakness for me. It's a shame really as they tend to be very expensive but they are lovely and a necessity. I'm very happy with the fact that in the last month I have required 4 brilliant pairs of shoes (one of which is for Cicely) at a very brilliant price. The total should of come to £535 but with sale, student discount and a gift card I spent a grand total of £66. I can't get over this fact. Here are the 3 new additons to my shoe collection:

[Topshop Unique Ankle Boots, Christopher Kane for Topshop, Peter Jensen for Topshop]

I love the heel on these. The main reason I had be coveting them for some time.

I also love that these and the Christopher Kanes are my only two pairs of shoes with actually grip. Extreme hiking anyone?

Sally

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Our love was lost, but now we've found it.

I have exams soon, so naturally, any distraction, I am welcoming with open arms. I always find D.I.Y projects are a good little way to distract, as they take your mind off things and when you have done them, you have something to show, so really, it's productive and not pointless! Therefore time was not wasted. This is my way of thinking at least.

I currently have two D.I.Y's lined up, one is a simply shortening of this dress, which I found in a charity shop when I returned home from uni.

Think I may make a skirt using the excess material also. Nice and simple.

[Don't think my cats were amused with me disrupting their sleep]

The second is this dress I got for £1, from a charity shop, the day before I came back to liverpool. I love the pattern and thought, for £1, I could adjust it and if it went wrong, then o well!

Another thing distracting me, is creating a 2010 playlist, which I plan to add to throughout the year, which includes Ellie Goulding, Delphic, The Temper Trap and of course, Marina and The Diamonds.

Who would you put on your 2010 playlist?

Sally

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Nonsense in the Dark

I have mixed feelings about H&M. Sometimes, I want everything in there, and others nothing tempts me even slightly. I was given a voucher for Christmas, however, and they have done very well.

Once upon a time, almost two years ago, I bought some fabulous wedges from H&M in the sale for £10. Since I bought them I have worn them at least once weekly almost without fail. Unfortunately they seem to be nearing the end of their life span, which is more upsetting than you would imagine.

Luckily, I was in H&M just the other day and I happened upon some equally fabulous and low-priced wedges (although slightly less high). Obviously, I bought them in two colours. These are the black ones; I also have them in Red. This is something I never do, and I rather surprised myself, but I knew I would regret it if I didn't!

I also splashed out on a ridiculously impractical and probably unwearable dress, but I don't care. I'll love it even if it remains a wall-hanging for my entire life. I managed to find a ring/bracelet, as well, for only three pounds. It fits badly but it's lovely all the same.

P.S. I went to see Nine. It's good; costumes are fabulous, but not quite what I was hoping for. Still see it though!

A

Nowhere Boy

So, first things first, I feel I must say sorry. I have been truely awful at posting. Mainly because my camera broke and then when I got a working memory card for it, I realised I had left the charger in Liverpool and the battery was dead. Yes, very smart of me. The other reason of course, is that is has been Christmas, so I have been busybusy catching up with chumlings and family, and unfortunatly, I have been way too busy with uni work.



Secondly! Happy New Year!! And I hope you all had a lovely, joyous little Christmas time!I love Christmas, a little too much, maybe. It was nice to have a white chritsmas this year, but at the risk of sounding like scrooge, I'm kind of sick of the cold now, so please get warm. Thank you weather.


I went to see Nowhere Boy the other day. Tori told me it was excellent and I was hoping it would be, but a bit worried as when people give me their opinion on a film, the expectations somewhat ruin them for me. However, Tori was not wrong. I loved it. I love Liverpool and it made me miss it, and secondly because I love that whole decade so really it was a winner from the start! After watching it, I had the biggest urge to don some red lipstick...so I did.

I highly recommend you go see it if you haven't. I realise this is hypocritical of me, as I am giving you my opinion and therefore building up your expectations. Sorry for this!









Also, my mum has offered to take me to London to see the Grace Kelly exhibition at the V&A. Exciting. I feel very 50s/60s inspired at the moment.
What you consider to be your favourite era?
Sally
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There's a Possibility it Wouldn't Show.

My wardrobe looks like it just exploded, my chair just broke under the weight of my overflowing suitcase and I've yet to start on the shoes and coats, and my head feels a bit funny, possibly due to a messy end to last night... oh, I love Christmas!

I have had an amazing week, existing in pre-Christmas limbo, cooking roast dinners for ten (never attempt this) and shopping for presents... and myself! With Christmas comes parties, and excuses to drink and dance in an otherwise unacceptable excess. My University's ball was one such extravagance, held in the Rivoli ballroom... an amazing building you would not expect to find in South East London!

Even though I've been having an amazing time, I can't wait to get home and have heating and see my friends, and do something!

A

Argue with Your Sister, only God knows how you'll miss Her.

Sometimes it's nice to stay in bed listening to French music and eating caramel waffles all day, when you know you really should be doing work, or at least something constructive with your time. Similarly, sometimes you know your morals will never win out; do you miss important lectures or have a lovely, if not freezing, day with one of your best friends? Irresponsibility will always triumph. And so yesterday I got to see Tori and had a wonderful time in the city, being childish at the natural history museum and spending money I don't have. Sadly, she had to go, but all good things come to an end.

We also made a trip to Beyond Retro, where despite living in London I had never been. I decided on some knee high boots, as I have been looking for some for a long time, and they were in my price range. And they're awesome.

I have a Christmas ball in a week, and am trying to not spend money so I am going to wear a pre-existing element of my wardrobe. I'm torn between over the top sparkle, in the form of this Kate Moss dress that I've had for ages but cannot find the right occasion to wear...

Or a softer, comfier and WARMER look; I'm kind of leaning towards this 70s maxi-dress I bought in Brighton (again with Cicely and Tori!) this weekend. I love this look but it doesn't work that well on me, seeing as I'm not seven foot tall and slim.

I love this picture, I think she looks fabulous.

Have no idea what to go for!

But now, I'm going to meet my long-estranged sister!

Abbie

200. Switched On.

It's been a week since the I was in the wonderful company of those lovely ladies, and I want to see them again already. It's freezing cold and the wind is noisier than my music, and I'm home alone working on a friday night... something to do with actually having work to do when you decide to do a degree. Don't ask, it shocked me to the core as well. That and the fact I hate going out in the rain forced me to stay behind closed doors. Anyway, I have procrastinated for long enough, I have four essays to do, but here are some pictures and a video that I love.

Mostly, if not all ffffound, video Stylecaster.

Sensational!

We 4 ladies met up this weekend in London for the first time in 7 weeks. It was lovely to say the least! Lots of dressing up ensued and a fair bit of shopping.
I kinda fell in love with Brick Lane, the only dodgy thing was at night when people try to coax you into their restaurant with discounts and freebies, it was a little intimidating actually but mainly amusing.
Here are some photos from my weekend spent with three of the most wonderful people in the world and one of my lovely big sis at halloween (just cos i thought the photograph was cool.)

I hadn't realised how many i'd taken of Sally. Oops...

All in all an excellent and eventful weekend!

I plan on posting photos of all my new purchases since i've been in Portsmouth, this may take a while because I've been so naughty and shopped. A lot.

Have a lovely day one and all!

Tori

Forgive me, banker, for I have sinned...

But sometimes sinning looks so good...

I have never spent so much on one item in my life before; but I have no regrets so I don't care if I am judged. Whoever said money doesn't buy happiness, because I certainly forgot all my woes when I had these babies on my feet and this silk slipping through my fingers. I'm quite literally the worst student ever, I can't afford these things but I honestly don't care.

And my favourite (and guiltiest) part...

And the best part of my day? I saw Colin Firth switching the lights on and got a gingerbread Latte from Starbucks. And I went to a marmite house; we had a selection of marmite snacks and then had our photos taken by the marmite people because we loved marmite and they loved our love for marmite. I'm outraged at the absurdity of this early Christmas spirit, but at the same time it's put me in a jolly old festive mood!

XA

Absorb Yourself In Reality

A couple of weeks ago I lost the long silver ring I purchased whilst we were on holiday in Majorca. As Cicely put it I was obviously "raving too enthusiastically". What can I say...sometimes you have to!This is a very sad thing indeed as it was lovely, like non I've seen around and of course brought me memories. I really want to find a new, long silver ring, but so far my efforts have been fruitless :( any ideas of where I would be able to find one?

Whilst Ebaying for a ring of said description I stumbled upon some really cute hair grips (I love how you can get lost in Ebay, but it is also a curse sometimes!). They arrived today, post generally makes me smile and when these arrived they made me smile lots and lots, simply because the packaging was so lovely and cute!

I love when the smallest things put a smile on your face. Today has been a day of that. Hope all is well!

Sally

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