Olivia Burton Lace Detail Black and Gold Watch

This beautiful Olivia Burton lace detail black and gold watch was a present from my lovely big sister for Christmas. I had mentioned to her once or twice about wanting a watch from her line so much that she finally caved and bought me one. I think Olivia Burton has arrived on the scene with a bang, and good on her because my god are her designs beautiful.

I have been wearing this watch a lot since Christmas and I have had lots of compliments on it. I like the black leather strap as it definitely not what I would have chosen for myself, but it goes with every single outfit which I wear. The black dial face is a classic design and I love it in contrast to the gold detailing. As a whole I am more of a rose gold than a gold lover, but this has definitely added some variety to my jewellery. The stand out part of the watch and what I adore about it to most is the actual design of the watch face. The lace and the flowers intertwined is such a pretty combination, and I like that it is just around the bottom part of the watch. The size of the dial is 30mm which a perfect size for my arm, as I did not want anything too big or bulky.

The watch costs £78 which is I think it a very reasonable price as I think they have found their market with customers. The brand has created pieces which are delicate and she definitely has quite a classic girly feel to her jewellery which is honestly why I love it so much. I love pieces which are not too over the top, which are simple but have some details which finish the pieces off perfectly. She has recently launched a bee collection and I am simply obsessed with it. I recently treated myself to a bee a ring from the line as it is so beautiful.

Olivia Burton has definitely got my seal of approval with this watch and her simplistic designs. I know for sure I am going to be looking at her line when I want to expand my jewellery collection in anyway. She has a vast variety of watches out at the moment and there is definitely something for everyone.

Lucy
xoxo

The best black friday deals

So Black Friday is definitely something which which has come over from America, which I can get on board with. I am going tor try my best every day until cyber Monday to keep up with the deals which all the retailers have got on offer.

Apple - today only recieve a gift card with purchase. £120- mac, £80 - ipads, £40 -phones, £0 for apple watch.

Boux Avenue - 25% off everything. Up to 50% off selected items.

Beautybay have kicked things off with a bang they have a huge up to 50% off items. Usually websites like to do just one or two offers, but they have literally got hundreds. Here is the best of the bunch -
Gerard Cosmetics setting spray peach 50% off now £8.25
Jeffree Star Cosmetics skinfrosts 50% off now £12.75 and velvour liquid lipsticks up to 50% off now £8.00+
Milani baked blushes all shades 30% off now £7
Zoeva sweet glamour palette 50% off now £9
Oskia renaissance cleansing gel 20% off 100ml now £24.80

Anthropologie - 20% off everything and free delivery code: ITSYOURS

Feel Unique have got daily deals on which I will try and update everyday.
They have got ongoing brand deals such 33% off all La Roche Posay - must haves
Serozinc now £6.65
Effaclar duo now £10.65
Cicaplast balm now £4

Boots has star buys everyday
Paco Rabanne 1 million for men and lady million for women 40% off
Phillips diamond clean electric toothbrush save £209 now £90
Emporio Armani she and he fragrances now half price

Debenhams have got 7 days of amazing daily deals which are always really good. They do one particular brand or department a day and do half price off everything.
Today's deals-
Half price women's and men's  knitwear
Half price kidswear
Half price toys
Half price Denby

They have also got on continuous deals such as
30% off all Yankee Candles
10% off all beauty and fragrance
up to 40% off all toys

Jack Wills - 30% off everything code: BF30

Mango - 30% off everything code: BLACK17

Topshop- up to 50% off everything and free delivery all weekendd

Selfridge's - 20% off your christmas shopping and 10% off beauty and fragrance (selected brands and lines). Online - SELFCCE

Urban Outfitters - 40% off selected items with code: PREVIEW40

Amazon have got daily deals of the day which constantly change throughout each day. They have some absolute bargains with up to 70% off well known brands.
Today - Fire 7 tablet just £29.99!
Echo Dot save £15 now £34.99
Oral B rechargeable toothbrush saving £174 now £55.49
Fire TV stick with alexa control saving £15 now £24.99

Currys
Lenovo Ideapad Laptop £200 saving now £299
FitBit Alta save £30 now £69.99
Canon EOS 1300D with 18-55mm and 75-300ml lens save £150 now £379
Sony PlayStation 4 & games bundle save £177 now £299.99

Very
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phone was £589.99 save £220 now £369.99
Calvin Klein eternity moment 100ml perfume save £45 now £22.99
Amazon fire kids edition save £30 now £69.99

Ted Baker have got a 30% off five day event from the 23rd-27th in store and online

Tesco have a got a huge amount of of electrical appliances on offer

Argos have got some absolutely cracking deals on which have started already
HP 14 inch laptop bundle for £279.99
Dyson vacuum cleaner save £220 now £249
De'longhi coffee maker save £100 now £349.99

Boden has got 30 off everything with code N6D5

Pretty Little Thing tp to 50% off everything including the entire Kourtney Kardashian collection

Boohoo - up to 50% off everything

Missguided - 50% everything code: CYBER50

New Look - 25% off everything online and in store.

ASOS has got up to 60% off women's shoes and accessories
up to 60% off men's jeans and chinos

Kylie Cosmetics - 40% off all lip kits and 30% off all palettes (one day only!)

Glossier - 20% everything for 4 days

Bath and body works - Buy any 3 get any 3 free across entire store

Hearst Magazine have got a huge 75% off their magazine subscription - 5 issues for £5 including Elle, Women's Health, Men's Health, Red, Cosmo and Bazaar

Zara Home are having 20% off their entire collection on Friday.



This is the best of the deals which I have found so far!

Lucy
xoxo

Earrings for Autumn

I have been looking for some new 'going out' type of earrings for ages. A few weeks ago I bought some from New Look which were similar to these new black ones in the photo. However, I wore them to the Bloggers Blog Awards and the main part of the earrings were flower shaped and a majority of the jewels fell out, so I returned them as faulty and was back to square one.

Earlier this week, I went on a little shopping spree into Manchester as I really wanted some new earrings to wear this weekend for my friend's birthday. I have seen these black tassle ones (currently sold out online) which I purchased on lots of different Instagram's, and I love how they looked. Heads up though, they are selling these in H&M where I purchased them from for £8.99. However, Topshop have an almost identical pair but are charging £15. These must have sold well in H&M as they had them in at least eight different colours including navy, red, rose gold and white. I decided to go simple and pick up the black pair as they will go with any outfit. I think they will finish this weekend's outfit off perfectly.

I recently saw on Primark's Instastories that they were finally getting in some new earring styles. Primark are usually pretty on it with trends, but I feel like they have been a bit behind with this one as big out their earrings have been in since the start of the season. Anyway, they did not have anything to similar to the chandelier type (the name I have given them!), but they did have these two pairs which I picked up. The first pair are the white feather earrings, which also come in black. These were just £2.50, and I am definitely going to get a lot of wear out of these. The second pair I picked up are these daintier rose arrow plaited earrings. These were only £1.50, and I am very excited about wearing them as they are much more subtle. I am hoping that they add the finishing details and dress up different simple outfits.

I am very happy with my purchases and I already know that all three of these pairs are going to be worn frequently especially leading up to the festive period.

Lucy
xoxo

500 blog posts!

I cannot believe I have made it to 500 blog posts! Who would have thought that 4 years ago in September I started this blog. I had just moved into student accommodation, without any hobbies to do as I was in a new city. I am not sure who actually really inspired me to start up my blog, I do not think it was one blogger in particular. It was when Tanya Burr, Pixiwoo and Zoella were still very much into blogging daily before YouTube really took off. I was really interested in reading what they were reviewing and had to share. I have always had an interest in makeup and beauty on the whole. I thought this was a new way for me to discover and delve a little more into my interests.

I thought when I started that in order to blog you had to do it on a daily basis. For weeks, even months when I first started my blog I did it everyday. I remember rushing home from uni to take photos on my wooden table for the next day. I loved it. It took a bit of a toll so I went down to doing every other day. I was loving it, I had found a new passion for something which I was loving. Fast forward to now, and I blog three times a week. Sometimes I struggle to get three a week written, but I always feel a massive accomplishment when I see them scheduled and all my social media in order alongside it. A few months ago, I lost my mojo big time for blogging, and I was seriously considering taking a long break or even packing it all in for good. Thankfully, I am currently loving blogging again, which I am super happy about.

I can't even begin to think about the amount of hours I have dedicated to this blog. For one, it definitely isn't for money because I have made zero pence. To me this is a hobby. My job is where I earn my living, and I like the definite difference between the two. I enjoy spending my spare time blogging. I think you should never feel forced to blog, you do you.

I am seriously excited that I have made it to 500 blog posts. I think this is a pretty big achievement. I hope I am sat here in another four years time reviewing writing 1,000 blog posts. In four years time I know my life will be very different, and that is so exciting thinking about what I will be writing about. My blog is mainly beauty focused, but definitely within the last year I have really gotten into writing lifestyle posts. I have enjoyed putting up on my blog topics which are important to me, and allowing to spark discussions with other bloggers. I think that is the best thing about blogging, you can write about whatever you want and there is no one to tell you otherwise.

Here's to many more!

Lucy
xoxo

Topshop Stud Heels

Topshop has done it again. For my birthday I wanted to treat myself to some new shoes. I was not sure what type of shoe or style that I wanted. The only thing I did know is that I have been missing a pair of shoes that fall into the heel and sandal category. I wanted something without a huge heel, which I could wear day and night. I have been longing after a pair that fitted into the day time drinking category, or a meal out where you will be wearing them for hours and therefore being comfy is a must.

The shoes which fitted into everything which I wanted was the Morocco stud two-part sandal from Topshop. I am always scared to look on the bottom of Topshop shoes as the prices are either affordable or expensive. I feel like they are either £30 or £60 and more, there is never anything in the middle. Thankfully, the price tag of £32 put a beaming smile on my face. I always size up in Topshop heels as I think they come up quite small. I was wearing these the night I bought them for my birthday night out, so I did not have the breaking in option. I have to say I had zero problems with these, they were so comfy, and I always find the thickness of the heels helps with the comfort factor.

These were not the kind of shoe which I would be naturally be drawn to. I thought the studs were just enough and added the perfect detailing. I usually wear gold details on my heels, but it was nice to mix it up and buy silver for once. It has definitely added some variety to my shoe collection. Whilst finding the link for this post, I found out that they do these in baby pink and boy are they gorgeous. In the Topshop store which I bought the black version from, they had them in grey and they were also beautiful. Topshop has done a fabulous job with these, and I have got so many occasions coming up where I have thought they will be perfect for my outfit. I was also the bad blogger with this post, as I had to take my photos after the night out, I tried my best to keep them nice and looking new, but I don't think I succeeded!

Go grab yourself a pair!

Lucy
xoxo