Friday 30 November 2012

What's your #partypose?

It's that time again, yes challenge time! Boohoo are challenging fashion bloggers to style a party outfit for under £100 and be in for a chance of winning of some vouchers! Find more information HERE!

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For the outfit I wanted to keep it pretty simple but still effective, I think the dress is gorgeous and the gems add so much. I love the bag and shoes, I think they'll be pretty reusable being Black. My favourite items are definitely the ear rings, I think they match the dress perfectly! They just a lovely pop of colour being bright Red. I love the outfit and I would defenitly wear it myself.

What do you think? Good luck to anyone who enters!
Love Alex xo

Feeling festive!


I saw the lovely Lauren and Becky come with with a Christmas bucket list and I couldn't wait to make my own, what a wonderful idea! I adore Christmas but over the past couple of years I have been really stuck for idea's on what to do in the cold, winter night and coming up with this bucket list really helped.  This year I decided I wanted to attempt at making a few of my own presents and I thought cookies and cupcakes would be an amazing idea, I think this year i'll be making Melting Snowman cookies with my younger brother and sending them out to family, they're such a simple yet great idea! I have already started watching Christmas movies, I watched the Grinch and A nightmare before Christmas in the middle of November, it's never too early though, right?! I feel great that I have already accomplished number 6 and I had a lovely time doing so. I doubt i'll do everything on the list but if I don't it'll give me something to do next year.

What would be on your Christmas bucket list? How do you normally spend Christmas?

On a completly different note, I won another giveaway! I won the lovely Jayde's 500 followers giveaway, winning a limited edition Friends prize pack :) November is definitely a lucky a month.
Love Alex xo

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Baby love.

Hello lovelies! If you read my Sunday Wishlist #23, you'll know that I made my first cupcake order Sunday (so exciting!). I made them for my cousins friend, Nicola's baby shower. She is expecting a baby boy in just 4 weeks time! I made White chocolate cupcake's with just a simple buttercream on top and topped them with Blue hands, feet and glimmers.


Sorry about the quality of the pictures, I really need to update my camera! Everyone loved the cupcakes at the baby shower and I would love to make more again! I only made around 18 I think as my cousin hadn't bought enough ingredients but it made no difference.

I Hope you're all enjoying your Wednesday, if all goes to plan I'll finally be seeing Breaking Dawn part II later. I am super excited!
Love Alex xo

Monday 26 November 2012

The Leibster Award.

Hello lovelies, I've been nominated for the Leibster Award by the lovely, Shikin. I've never been awarded a Leibster award before and I'm very thankful that I have.


The rules!
1. Post 11 facts about yourself.
2. Answer the 11 questions set by the nominator,
3. Set 11 questions for who you choose to nominate.
4. Choose 11 blogs to nominate with less than 200 followers.

Rule 1: 11 facts -
1. I wear vans 90% of the time.
2. I studied childcare and worked in a school for a year and a half, I loved the experience.
3. Little things by One Direction is definitely my guilty pleasure, well done to Ed Sheeran for writing it.
4. I have only ever broken one bone in my body (my left arm), I was standing on my grandparents sofa looking at a couple of dogs out of the window and I fell backwards.
5. Seeing Blink 182 live was one of best moment in my life.
6. I love baking cupcakes in my spare time and I would love to own my own cupcake shop in the future.
7. The Harry Potter movies will always be my favourites and it still hurts a little knowing there wont be another one.
8. I have only ever been abroad once but I would love to go to Italy in the future.
9. I have seen WWE live 3 times, the latest was in Birmingham and was on TV.
10. I have 1 sibling, theres 9 almost 10 years between us.
11. If I could live off chicken and stuffing sandwiches, I totally would.

Rule 2: Shikin's questions -
1. What is your bad habit? I bite my nails, I know so horrible but it's a nervous habit.
2. What do people usually call you? My name, my boyfriend is the only person who gives me little nicknames but there's so many that I wont list them.
3. Favourites place(s) to shop? Primark, H+M, New Look and online.
4. What is your favourite make-up product? MUA Mosaic blusher.
5. What country/place would you most like to visit? Italy, it's so beautiful!
6. Would you change your name if you could, if so what to? I've always said I would as its a unisex name but I think it suits me, so no.
7. What song are you listening to now? I'm not listening to one, all I can hear is the noisy builders outside!
8. If you had three wishes, what would they be? Long, perfect hair, my dream job and a beautiful home.
9. When did you start your blog and why? I can't really remember when I started, I had the blog before I actually began properly blogging and I blog for fun and to meet people mainly.
10. What celebrity's style inspires you the most? Fearne Cotton, Alexa Chung, Caroline Flack and Zooey Deschanel.
11. Best memory you can't forget? My favourite childhood memory - Going raspberry picking with my granddad.

Rule 3: My questions -
1. What is your greatest achievement and why?
2. If you could live anywhere (present day or back in time), where would you live?
3. What advice would give to a new blogger?
4. What does a perfect day for you look like?
5. Who is your favourite fictional character?
6. What are you most looking to forward to in 2013?
7. What is your favourite pizza topping?
8. Tea or Coffee?
9. If you won the lottery, what would you purchase first?
10. What is your favourite TV series?
11. What song was number 1 the day you was born?

Rule 4: 11 blogs I nominate -
1. Abigail @ http://drowsyhearts.blogspot.co.uk
2. Amy @ http://amydtm.blogspot.co.uk
3. Jodie @ http://jodieolivia.blogspot.co.uk
4. Abbi @ http://abbiwilson.blogspot.co.uk
5. Francesca @ http://franleanne.blogspot.co.uk
6. Hannah @ http://abullettothehead.blogspot.ie
7. Lipnumm @ http://iamcollecting.blogspot.co.uk
8. TJ @ http://bella-floreale.blogspot.co.uk
9. Gemma @ http://gemmalouisecosmiclove.blogspot.co.uk
10. Grace @ http://www.blondiesstylefix.blogspot.co.uk
11. Cath @ http://squaremarshmallow.blogspot.co.uk

On a completely different note I reicived a lovely email from Amy saying I had won her giveaway (winning a dress of my choice from inlovewithfashion.com)! I am usually a pretty unlucky person so it was a complete surprise :D Ive chosen this dress and I am thrilled that I won.

Love Alex xo

Sunday 25 November 2012

Blog of the week ♡ being little.


This weeks blog of the week is lovely Lyzi! Another blog I have read since before I started my blog and I just adore her's. It's pretty different from other blog's I read (still fashion based) but I think it's just the way her pictures are, very cute and quirky. I have been LOVING her recent Sleepy Sunday posts and can't wait to read her next post. 

Lyzi seems like she would be a lovely, lovely person to be around and I think her blog really shows that, It feels so warm and inviting. 

Love Alex xo

Sunday Wishlist #23.

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Hello lovelies! This post will is scheduled as I'll be at home making my first cupcake order with my cousin (so exciting!), it's for my cousins friend's baby show, who is expecting a baby boy in a couple of months time. I'll remember to take my camera to show you all the finished product, anyhoo enough about me. Lets talk about the items!

I am in love with the cat print dress! I don't really wear colour so Navy isn't much of a step out of my confort zone. I adore the bag too, I love a good a Select bag. My last 3 bag have been from there and they always last me such a long time, I love the stud detail and the size. I need a huge bag to shove all my crap in haha. I am in dire need of a new pair of shoes (my poor Vans are falling apart) hence the 2 pairs, I'm torn between both pairs as I love them both but I think I'm leaning towards the Suede pair mainly because of the price (£14.99!). I'm not sure why I want the case so much but the design is pretty adorable.

I hope you're all having a wonderful Sunday!
Love Alex xo

Friday 23 November 2012

Sheffield Christmas lights 2012.

Finally myself and my boyfriend went into town this evening to see our Christmas lights, we had been meaning to go and see them turned on by Matt Cardle I think (I'm not too sure, If anyone knows who turned them on please comment below so I can correct the post) but my sleep pattern has been terrible recently and I was far too tired to go then we planned going Wednesday and seeing Breaking Dawn Part 2 but I wasn't feeling too well so we didn't go again. Since we had nothing to do this evening we went and saw them finally, they're definitely my favourite part of Christmas. They're so pretty!


The first five picture were taken in our Peace Gardens, this year they have a few Blackpool illuminations. I have no idea why but they're probably the best sheffield has done for a while, being a HUGE Doctor Who fan I adore the Tardis and the Darlek. I really wanted a picture with them but everything was sectioned off. The other 2 pictures are a beautiful, sparkly christmas tree! This tree was in the peace gardens last year and I am so happy they've brought it back this year. I also mean't to take a few pictures of the Christmas market but my Camera batteries died and my hands were too cold to change them. All in all I had a lovely evening and so did my boyfriend. He has his first festive Starbucks of the year (praline mocha, YUCK!) so he is a happy boy. 


Sorry about this being such a photo and text heavy post but I hope you all enjoy the rest of your evening and have enjoyed reading!
Love Alex xo

Thursday 22 November 2012

Christmas gift idea's for her.

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This is a follow up post to my gift idea's for him, which I posted yesterday. 

1. Baylis and Harding Gingerbread set - I'm buying this set for 2 family member's and would love it for myself too! They smell devine and they're on the 3 for 2 offer at Boots. Bath stuff is always a perfect present for her as what women doesn't enjoy relaxing in a bath that smells amazing?

2. House of Holland Hair Stare kit - I am loving House of Holland at the moment! They've brought out some great products recently, just in time for Christmas! This product is also on the 3 for 2 offer at Boots too.

3. Love Heart's Tealights - How cute are these?! They're such a great idea, each pack includes 6 and they'd be great to brighten up any room.

4. Where's Wally Pyjama set - Pyjama's are always a good present. I love receiving pyjama's, if I could live in them I totally would. I adore these Where's Wally pair too.

5. Cupcake set - This is a perfect present for anyone who love to bake (like myself). It includes 250 cupcake liners, 14 recipes, plus a piping bag and nozzles!

6. Santa Moustache Mug - How amazing is this mug?! Moustache's are very "in" at the moment and this Santa inspired mug would make a great present. 

7.  Coca Cola Vintage Lipsmackers Tin - I love the idea of this product. It would be great for one person or you could divide it up as it includes 6 lip balms.

I have loved doing this gift idea posts, I mean c'mon who doesn't love window shopping on the internet haha. I really hope they've helped people too.

Love Alex xo

Wednesday 21 November 2012

Christmas gift idea's for him.

Being someone who struggles to find presents EVERY year, I thought this post (along with a post for her too) would be perfect for anyone who is in the same position. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 3 years and struggle every year with what to buy him. He never knows what he wants but I can't complain as I'm exactly the same haha.

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1. Star Wars R2-D2 Mug - What guy wouldn't want to wake up on Christmas morning to an R2-D2 mug?! It's great, if I drank hot drinks i'd love this for myself haha.

2. Christmas tree pattern socks - Everyone must own a pair of Christmas socks!

3. Retro sweets - I think these would a great alternative for anyone who isn't too fond of chocolates, I think my boyfriend would love these over chocolate.

4. Avengers Assemble 6 Movie collection - Boxsets are always great to get through those cold Winter months, it's such amazing value money too! £30 for all 6 Avenger's movies, bargain.

5. Gameboy phone case (picture above is for Galaxy S3, forever an Android girl!) - Phone cases will be a great present for anyone, they're such a great way to add personality to your phone and protect it too.

6. Long live Chewbacca t-shirt - Truffle Shuffle is a great place for clothes, if you wanted something Christmas based they have some really cool t-shirt too.

My gift idea's for her will be posted in a couple tomorrow so keep your eyes looking if you're struggling for gifts!

Love Alex xo

Sunday 18 November 2012

Blog of the week ♡ TAMIBEE.


This weeks blog of the week is the lovely Tami! Her blog is another that I've been reading since before I even started mine. It's so great! Tami has amazing style and I have major hair envy.... She has the most precious little girl too, she's pretty adorable!

Go check Tami's blog if you love all things fashion based.

Love Alex xo

Sunday wishlist #22 - Christmas edition!

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Today I thought instead of my usual wishlist, i'd share with you some things i'd love for Christmas. You have no idea how long it's taken me to decided what I want, literally ever year I never know what I want so I don't really ask for anything. I'm not really bother about anything too flash for Christmas so I usually don't ask for anything and just get the usual bits and bobs.

I don't really have much of an explanation of why I want the items other than they're all things I've wanted a while but never had the spare money to buy them myself. My favourite item is the Velvet playsuit and the one above is £15 (yes, 15 quid!) from ebay, I first saw the beautiful Tami wearing it and it just fell in love. To say my name is velvet-tidesxo I am yet to own anything velvet :(. I really want the disco pants too! They'd be perfect to wear everyday and i'd also love a Geek shirt to wear with them and i'd pair it with my Vans (which are wrecked, so if anyone would like to buy me a new pair i'd love you forever).

Hope everyone enjoy's the rest of their Sunday!

Love Alex xo

Saturday 17 November 2012

Christmas party blogger challenge.

I am entering yet another challenge and I can't wait! It's hosted by Fashionvouchers.com and the aim is to create an outfit for the up and coming party season with a budget of £100 or under. There are three £100 fashion vouchers up for grabs to the three best outfits, and each entrant needs to pick one merchant from the list of all merchants on, FashionVouchers.com, to create their outfit from.

Find full details on the challenge HERE! Closing date for all entries is 17th December and the winner will be announced 21st December.

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So, these are my picks! I decided to choose Boohoo.com as my merchant because of the massive range of lovely items they have. I've had my eye on the dress for a while (the back of the dress is beautiful, see HERE) and thought that this challenge would be perfect to showcase it, I would be great for any Christmas party as it's so sparkly and I think the necklace matches it perfectly. I paired the outfit with a simple pair of Suede Lita dupes and wet-look clutch. I would kill for this outfit, it's gorgeous and sparkly and still quite simple at the same time.

Good luck to anyone who enter's as I had so much doing this challenge!
Love Alex xo

Friday 16 November 2012

Movember for girls.

Movember is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise the awareness of prostate cancer and other male cancer and associated charities but as us lovely ladies can't take part in the moustache growing part I thought i'd show you how we can show our support and join the fun too.

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What do you think of my picks? I adore the dress, slippers and watch! I also thought i'd share with you what the lovely Gee is doing for Movember, find more information on what she is doing HERE.

Hope you all enjoyed this post!
Love Alex xo

Thursday 15 November 2012

I LOVE: All things Christmassy!


I know its not even the middle of November yet but I do love Christmas! I actually cannot believe we're almost in December, it's so crazy! To be honest it personally still feels like the end of Summer.

In this post I thought i'd show you my favourite Christmassy finds, I love the Reindeer onesie and I think they have a similar one in Primark for around £12. I love the Yankee Candle too, it smells devine! I can't really explain what it smells like but it's lovely. I really wanted to include my favourite christmas movie too, The Grinch is great and I could watch it all year round. The jumper is possibly my favourite find, how cute?!

Anyhooo I'll be doing his/hers Christmas present idea's in the next few days. So keep your eye's peeled if you're struggling to find the perfect present for a loved one.

Love Alex xo

Sunday 11 November 2012

Blog of the week ♡ sparklyvodka.


I really have no idea how Caroline has not been my blog of the week yet! I absolutely love her blog, which I started reading before I began my blog. She has the best style and is so beautiful its unreal. Her blog contains a lot of outfit posts (my favourite, I love having a nosey through them), beauty posts, make-up reviews,  monthly favourites and much more.

Love Alex xo

Sunday Wishlist #21.

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I don't think I've ever struggled selecting items for a wishlist as much as I did with one but it's now by far one of my favourites! I didn't realise until I was finished how many similar coloured pieces I'd chosen but they're all so pretty. The Jumper is a dupe of the JW Anderson Bat jumper, which I adore but being a blogger on a budget I really can't afford the real thing, Internacionale also have a similar piece for £19.99 but that's still a little steep for a jumper. The dresses are gorgeous! Number 2 is from H+M and number 3 is from Topshop, I'm really tempted to go and try on the dresses and maybe pursued my boyfriend to buy me one. I'd been dire need of a new mascara for a while so I bought MUA Mega Volume Mascara and I'm kinda disappointed but for £3 I haven't really lost much money by being disappointed. I think i'll stick to a Rimmel mascara from now on.

Love Alex xo

Saturday 10 November 2012

Gift vouchers blogger challenge.

It's challenge time again! If you read my blog then you'll know I love doing a good challenge, this one is a little different though as it's for Christmas gift idea's. I always love buying presents for family around Christmas but really struggle knowing what to buy so I'm hoping this post helps.

For the challenge each gift must come under £35 and I've chosen gifts for her and they will be a mixture of classic Christmas items and a few things I've had my eye on.

Find more information on the challenge HERE!

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1. Leopard onesie - Onesie's are a great alternative for keeping warm around Winter, they're super cosy too. Plus who wouldn't want to be a a Leopard for Christmas?!

2. The Fame perfume set (includes 30ml perfume and 200ml shower gel) - I have had my eye on this perfume for months and I still haven't bought it. It would be a great present for any little monsters out there. It's under £25 too which is amazing value for what it includes!

3. Yankee Candle Christmas pack includes Welcome Christmas and White Christmas - Yankee Candle's would be a great christmas present for anyone as they smell so yummy! They're perfect for making Christmas stay around that little bit longer. You really can't go wrong with a pack of 2 medium jars for £25 either as on own they start at £14.99.

4. An Idiot Abroad Series 1 & 2 - Who wouldn't love to receive An Idiot Abroad in their stocking?! It's so funny and I don't know anyone who doesn't love it! DVD series are always great for those Winter nights too.

5. Models Own Wonderland Collection - I have been lusting over the Wonderland Collections for months and planned on buying it when Models own had their 50% off sale but it wasn't included as it was new. These nail polishes would be perfect for any Nail polish or Models own lover.

So there you go, that's my Christmas gift idea's. To enter simply click HERE and follow the instructions. Prizes include gift vouchers for ASOS, Topshop, Amazon, Boohoo plus a 3 month suscription to Jolie Box. 

This was scheduled to post yesterday and I have no idea why it didnt :(

Love Alex xo

Tuesday 6 November 2012

I LOVE: Oxblood!


I am adoring anything Oxblood at the moment, it's possibly my favourite Autumn trend. It's such a beautiful colour and I personally think it's a colour that can go with anything. I'm really, really tempted to buy the Oxblood lace dress which is £16.20 (10% off when you sign up to their news letter), It would look great on any Autumn day, if the Dr Marten's weren't £100 i'd snap those up too!

Topshop have a HUGE range of items, which can be found here. Asos also has a wide range of items too, which can be found here

Are you a lover of the Oxblood trend?

Love Alex xo

Sunday 4 November 2012

Blog of the week ♡ megleaisabelle.


I absolutely adore Meg Lea Isabelle's blog (what a beautiful name she has too!), I love pretty much everything about it. I love her 4 ways to wear post above, every way she has styled it is perfect. It's made me want to order the dress too, I've been changing my mind a lot as Halloween has just gone but Meg proves it can worn with anything.

Meg also runs Stud Muffin Vintage, which has so many gorgeous products (I'm pretty gutted the Burgundy Velvet Skater Dress is now out of stock). 

If you don't already follow Meg's blog, go follow it now. I really think it has something for everyone!

Love Alex xo

Sunday Wishlist #20.

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I am in love with this wishlist! The first 2 shirts are perfect, I've seen quite a few bloggers wearing it and loved it on them and for £6.30, its too good of a price not to buy. I think both shirts would look great with either jeans or a cute skater skirt. My other choices are just perfume (I don't have enough!) and winter essentials, the dress is gorgeous. Velvet and Floral, can't go wrong in my eyes. I have been lusting over the boots since I saw them on Chloe's blog and the coat is just a winter must have, it looks so warm and snuggly, its unreal!

Anyhoo enough about clothes and shoes, this post is scheduled as I'm off to see the WWE RAW taping tomorrow in Birmingham so I'm at Ben's parents for the weekend. I cannot contain my excitement, aaaaah! I can't believe i've reached 20 wishlists too, I doesn't seem five minutes since I began blogging, how time flies, eh?

Love Alex xo

Saturday 3 November 2012

I ❤ Fall tag!


1. Favourite Fall lip product?
My lips tend to get pretty dry so I generally just use any lip balm I find. As for lipsticks, I'm not a fan but i'd love try something! Any recommendations?

2. Favourite Fall Nail Polish?
I haven't bought any Fall nail polishes yet but I'm planning on buying Stormy Skies and Red Fever by MUA. They both look like they'd be perfect Fall shades.

3. Favourite Starbucks Fall Drinks?
I really, really don't like anything from Starbucks but my boyfriend loves their Praline Mocha and has one every year.

4. Favourite Fall Candle?
i'm not sure if this candle counts as fall but I love Snow in Love by Yankee Candle, I can't really describe the smell but it's beautiful. I think I'm going to a sampler at somepoint.

5. Favourite Fall Scarf or accessory?
I haven't got one at the moment, I'm very overdue a visit to buy something. I really want a cute bobble hat.

6. Haunted house, haunted hay ride or haunted corn maze?
NONE! I'm a big wuss when it comes to all things scary, I love scary movies but anything "real" terrifies me.

7. Favourite Halloween movie?
I love Casper meets Wendy, I've loved it since I was a child but I also love the Texas Chainsaw Massacres. I love the Saw Movies too, they're not really scary but they always have a good story and lots of gore!

8. Favourite candy to eat on Halloween?
ANYTHING! I have such a sweet tooth it's unreal, I love Thorntons chocolate Lollies at the moment. They have Ghosts and Skeletons. I also love Cadbury's Scream Eggs and should really stock up on them. 

9. What are you dressing up as for Halloween?!
I'd didn't get the chance to dress up this year but I really wanted to dress as Donnie Darko. Maybe next year.

10. What is your favourite thing about fall?
I love going out for a walk with the leaves crunching under my feet, I also love cosy nights in watching movies and definitely the build up to Christmas. It's such a stressful time but it's so lovely.

I tag anyone who want's to do this!

Love Alex xo

Winter coat cravings.

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Hello lovelies! With the cold weather creeping up on us I'm in dire need of a coat, I have a Black duffle coat from last year but buttons are falling off and the sleeve's are becoming too short. For the past couple of weeks I've been wearing my Studded Leather Jacket but I'm getting too cold and I also need one for an early bonfire party Sunday. I've been looking a Parka as I don't usually wear them and I want to try something different but I think I've fallen in love with Quilted Fur trim Duffle Coat from New Look, It's a sale item so I'm really hoping they have it in both Sheffield Stores. 

I also love the other coats but they're a little out of my price range. All except the Leather Sleeved Jacket from Quiz (6), It's now £19.99 from £49.99. Such a bargain.

(Update) I ended up buying the New Look Quilted Fur Trim Duffle coat and I am in love, it's so comfy and pretty warm too! I bought Khaki but I did really love it in Burgundy too, It was only £25 with 10 discount (Thank-you boyfriend!). I really enjoy the style of the coat, I love that it has a sort of Heritage feel and I think the fur hood just makes it better. The coat is now back up to £40 but it's definitely worth it.

Love Alex xo
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