Cagecity Internship

This week has been so hectic- boyfriend coming back from Uni and getting ready to start my internship as Cagecity's blogger. I've undergone many work experiences before but have got to say I felt so welcome at Cagecity and I've only been there two days. Internships always get bad publicity, the stereotypical view of you will be the companies skivvy but I can honestly say Cagecity have made me feel so involved in their new brand and whats more exciting is I'm there when Cagecity are at the beginning and it will be so lovely to see them grow into something big. From writing blog posts to researching fashion bloggers to collaborate with the online site I've never felt so inspired.

 

When I take on work experience in the fashion industry, I don't know about you but I always stress over what I'm going to wear to work, for instance is what I'm wearing fashionable enough? Is it suitable for work? Will they like what I'm wearing? It's just that thing with fashion it comes with set judgements but here at Cagecity I've never felt so relaxed about my style. Cagecity's ethos is to not take yourself too seriously with fashion- don't be a slave to it, just have fun and be yourself. There's no threatening elitist fashion atmosphere, Cagecity is just a down to earth, hard working company that is definitely going places.

 

So after my two very first inspiring days at Cagecity I can't wait to get back to work next week.

 

Check out Cagecity's site here, you'll find some wicked clothes and its just been payday, so go spoil yourself:  http://www.dresscagecity.com/index.php

 

Also check out my latest blog post for them:

http://www.dresscagecity.com/blog-entry.php?ent=161

 

So here's what I wore on my first two days. Keep following my blog each week to follow my internship.

Top: FOREVER 21
Trousers:BONNIE & CLYDE
Belt:PRIMARK
Shoes: PRIMARK
Watch:CASIO
Bracelet:FOREVER 21

 

 

Denim jacket: PRIMARK

Top:H&M

Trousers:H&M

Shoes:New Look

Necklace: New Look

Lipstick:TOPSHOP

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Holiday Monday- Outfit of the day

Did I seriously agree to work on Bank Holiday weekend? Yes, yes I did, idiot over here agreed to cleaning the pub I work in for three days, really I should have taken into consideration that I would be hungover on the Monday due to celebrating my friends 18th the night before but it looks like I chose money over sleep. So what with the past three days consisting of me smelling like antibacterial spray and bleach from scrubbing the drunk infused toilets, my Mum and Dad surprised me with a trip out in the glorious sunshine to the pub around the corner finally a bit of bank holiday relief. What with the miraculous sun I couldn't help but don a yellow scarf to cheer me up and put me in the summer mood ( I told you my addiction to the colour yellow is getting slightly out of hand) and not forgetting my new fantastic Topshop purchase- my daisy necklace which I'm in love with and hardly ever remove. Here's my Bank Holiday Monday outfit of the day

 

Leather jacket: PRIMARK

Trousers: BONNIE & CLYDE

Top: H&M

Scarf: FROM TURKEY

Necklace: TOPSHOP

Sunglasses: H&M

Sandals: RIVER ISLAND

 

 

 

 

Annabelle's Boutique

A few days ago on a hunt for a present for my best friends 18th I found myself actually going into the centre of Waltham Abbey (waits for gasps.) Now I've lived here for 12 years but like to keep my visits to the centre a bare minimum due to the lack of good quality shops and strange locals, what I'm trying to say is the only good thing to come out of Waltham Abbey is its vast variety of take aways-until now. Wandering up and down Sun Street stressing out about the lack of time I had to buy a present I stumbled across Annabelle's Boutique, it isn't hard to miss a decent shop in Waltham Abbey because when there is a good shop it sticks out like a sore thumb in the desolate and absurd street. Who ever thought you would see the day when fashion came to the Abbey?

 

The shop is a dainty boutique filled to the brim with glitter and diamantes, it was a room fit for a Princess and I sure did feel like one when I was greeted by two beaming friendly smiles as I entered. The boutique boasts variety, not only is there rails of clothes and bags but also baby presents and accessories, nothing is to miss. I only went to buy for my friend but found myself picking up items of clothes countless of times saying "oh Mum this is really lovely for me." Myself aside I switched back to present hunting and I instantly spotted a beige clutch bag (it also came in black.)

This bag is ideal, so practical that I'm even thinking of heading back just to buy myself one. Its not a clutch that you can stuff full with make up for a night out but it utilises itself as a purse inside so all you need to do is slip your phone in and you're good to go, so no worries about loosing your purse on a night out.

 

Throughout my stroll round the shop I was helped by the lovely owner who revealed what great offers the shop had with its brilliant prices. I have to say this boutique has in fact changed my cynical views on the town, I'll definitely be heading into the centre much more now. If you also have the same views that Waltham Abbey is just pub after pub after pub with the occasional empty shop don't be put off head straight over Annabelle's Boutique and put some sparkle back into the town. Or if Waltham Abbey still isn't your cup of tea or live too far away don't let that stop you Annabelle's Boutique hosts clothes parties in store and at your house, so there's a sprinkle of Annabelle's sparkly fashion dust wherever you are.

http://www.annabellesonline.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

Statement necklaces

I've lost count over how many times people have told me that I have far too much jewellery and my answer to that is "you can never have too much." Be it costume or expensive designer jewellery I'm sold.

 

For a while now I've been a lover of statement jewellery just because of its usefulness, you can turn a simple top into something that looks much more expensive and they are definitely a saviour when you're feeling lazy but still long for that accomplished dressy look. With Summer hopefully just about to pop up around the corner when this rain finally decides to leave, the shops are filled with beaded beauties especially Topshop may I add.

 

So to cheer me up from this miserable May here's my favourite statement necklaces that are on offer at the moment. I best snap them up quickly before my clothes start to lack lustre.

 

 

1. ASOS

2. FOREVER 21

3. TOPSHOP

4. TOPSHOP

5. TOPSHOP

6. OASIS

7.TOPSHOP

8.TOPSHOP

9. RIVER ISLAND

10. NEWLOOK

11.TOPSHOP

12.NEWLOOK

13.TOPSHOP

14.TOPSHOP

15.TOPSHOP

 

 

 

MELLOW YELLOW

We all know my Internet browsing addiction has worsened lately what with extreme wish list in my previous post and now its frankly just getting out of hand. This morning I spotted a beautiful pair of zebra print cropped trousers from Topshop with a neon yellow stripe near the ankle. Now if you know me, you will know I've become obsessed with the colour yellow its more of a summer obsession I think probably because the colour bodes better with a tan but we can't have everything. However if you're frightened of such a daring colour or feel that it doesn't suit your skin tone there is no need  to shy away just simply be minimal with the colour instead of plastering yourself in it like a banana. So if looking like a fruit isn't your kind of thing, opt for monochrome with a splash of colour.

Now I don't know what it is but when I find something I really want to buy I have to process many different reasons as to why I justify my purchase, I think its to stop myself feeling guilty when I enter my pin number. These thoughts are usually how versatile is the garment and where can I wear it. So if you're like me and really like versatile statement items then here's my guide to wearing these Topshop zebra trousers. Now I definitely don't feel guilty (if I keep telling myself this it will work.)

White peplum: H&M
Bag: ZARA
Flatforms: TOPSHOP
Necklace: TOPSHOP
Sunglasses: TOPSHOP

Blazer: TOPSHOP
White cami top: TOPSHOP
Necklace: DOROTHY PERKINS
Yellow Heels: TOPSHOP
Bag: FOREVER 21

 

White waistcoat: ZARA
Black top: ZARA
Shoes: Topshop
Bag: BERSHKA

Yellow jumper: F&F at TESCO
Trousers: PRIMARK
Leather jacket: PRIMARK
Bag: ZARA
Shoes: CONVERSE
Necklace: NEWLOOK

 

 

Wish List

My fashion obsession is getting out- cue negative numbers in my bank balance.

I just can't help myself lately I just want to buy so many beautiful things but the only chance I'm getting my hands on my wish list is if I win the lottery and the chance of that is very slim. WHY DO YOU TAUNT ME PRETTY THINGS.

The only way I have of getting any of these items is on my birthday, so hurry up June Mama needs a new pair of shoes otherwise this calls for a manic working spree in order to save up. Nevertheless, I've come to the conclusion that because I've been ill and have spent the best part of this year in oversized hoodies and pj's my life is in serious need of a style-over, I need a sprig of fashion and excitement back in my life and what better way than with these amazing summer buys. 

 

 

From right to left-

Black studded high heeled sandals- ZARA

Gold Studded sandals-  ZARA

Yellow Wedges- TOPSHOP

Jewelled sandals- ZARA

Black gladiator sandals- ZARA

From left to right-

Beige shirt dress- FOREVER 21

Beige trousers-FOREVER 21

 

Top left ring- OTTOMAN

2nd left bracelet- MASSIMO DUTTI

3rd left bracelet- TOPSHOP

Middle necklace- OTTOMAN

Top right bracelet- MASSIMO DUTTI

2nd right ring- TOPSHOP

3rd right ring- OTTOMAN

 

 

From right to left:

Blouse jacket- H & M

Embroidered dress- BERSHKA

Mom Jeans- TOPSHOP

Black and white jumpsuit- DOROTHY PERKINS

 

 

Pink trousers-ZARA

White long blazer- BERSHKA

Pink top- ZARA

Japanese print blazer- BERSHKA

 

 

Bag- H & M

 

 

Prom dresses

It's that time of year again the lead up to prom season. We've all been there be it year 11 or year 13 prom and the stress over the dress does not get easier. I've been through two proms and luckily enough my year 13 prom was pretty plain sailing, I can't say that for my year 11 one though. My sister spotted an amazing candyfloss pink floor length dress on the Internet, so a few weeks later my dress arrived, hung up on my door by my Mum I nervously walked up my stairs hoping to see my dream dress. My tragic, shocked expression was far from impressed and trying it on made it even worse, it is definitely true photos do lie, and this was completely false advertising. That monstrosity was heading straight on Ebay. So after a little breakdown later I took my sorry self back to trailing the Internet for another dress and luckily just in the nick of time I did hunt down my perfect purple dress.

Thank god my year 13 dress hunt was much easier. Way before my prom I spotted a sequined peachy number from H&M and with a brilliant price I couldn't help myself. Nonetheless, its always that worry when you buy your dress early that you're going to fall in love with another dress between the time and completely betray your other one, or you're just going to fall out of love with it. Luckily I still loved my dress on the day.

 Despite feeling great in your dress, prom dresses appear to be that one time wear kind of thing, I don't know why we all see it like this, but if you're planning on only wearing your dress once its probably best not not break the bank, especially if alcohol is probably going to end up down you.

 

So if you're looking for the perfect summer prom dress for under £100, look no further than my prom dress colour guide and I'm sure you'll feel like the belle of the ball in these high street dresses.

 

 From left to right:
ASOS £45
OASIS £70
VIRGOS LOUNGE £85
 

 

 From left to right:
VIRGOS LOUNGE £85
WALLIS £60
FOREVER 21 £24.75

 

 WAREHOUSE £65

 

From left to right:

WAREHOUSE £85

LIPSY £50

LIPSY £75

 From left to right:
TOPSHOP £80
ZARA £59.99

 

 

From left to right:
WAREHOUSE £80
LIPSY £70