Come on skinny love just last the year

The lovely Mari of Little Fille is running yet another wonderful blog competition! This friday Little Fille will be giving away your choice of either an Audrey or Marilyn headpiece. (See below) All you have to do is follow the blog, comment which piece you would like to win and what you would wear it with. I was feeling particularly cold when I entered, so put together a casual, snug outfit. (I'm a little in love with the Topshop blouse!) 

.... Also you don't have to produce a visual, I've only just discovered Polyvore and got a little obsessed...

Creating this suddenly reminded me that I hadn't reviewed my Eyeko products!

I tried to photograph my nails to show you the polish in action, but my hand looked creepy as hell! (It really did nothing for the product.) The Posh Polish is a lovely nude shade, perfect for Autumn/Winter trends and goes on really well with two coats. I felt it looked a little thin with just one, but that's fairly standard and for only £3.50 it's become a firm favourite of mine - I may even wear it this weekend! 

The second product is Eyeko's Toffee Fatbalm. I was particularly intrigued by it's multi functional purpose, as both lip balm and blush. As drawn as I was to this idea, I was somewhat dubious of putting something designed for your lips on your cheeks - I couldn't help but feel something of that consistency would just lead my face into having some kind of huge break out. (It doesn't take much to convince it.) But for years I've wanted to try the Ruby and Millie Face Gloss but have never been able to justify the price tag, so felt this was a cheaper alternative to explore. And MY am I happy with the results! I wore the Fatbalm on my cheeks constantly while in Paris and have done since I've returned and my cheeks have stayed blemish free - with a lovely dewy glow. The Toffee shade is perfect for me as I'm somewhat of a 'Pale Janet' (as Sue White would say) but I would love to try some of the other shades. 

If you haven't tried Eyeko before, or are already a fan use the code E12372 at the checkout to receive a free gift on any purchases over £10/$15/€10. Eyeko are also currently offering half price Surprise Party Sets, perfect for Christmas.

While I was on the subject of giveaways, I thought I would quickly suggest you take a look at Stolen Thunder's Facebook page. They're simultaneously running two, one to win a Personalised piece of your choice and the second to win £75 of Stolen Thunder Jewellery. I've been meaning to blog about their personalised pieces for some time as I'm really drawn to the idea, however I wasn't entirely sure what I would choose to have inscribed.

Immediately I thought 'I love Marty McFly' would be a good start as it is factually accurate. However, I started to fear it may be construed as I love McFly, which could not be more untrue.

I've since decided I would much rather emblazon some of my favourite lyrics and wear them around my neck. As Bon Iver and Johnny Flynn still capture my heart lyrically, it would either be 'Snow started falling' or 'Marbles on the floor'.

And yet I'm still torn. I'm still not sure I would choose a custom piece over their already existing pieces. I'm still captivated by the kite necklace - the proportions are just wonderful.

I just don't know.

Given three rows of text, each up to nine characters long, what would you choose to inscribe?

x

Rolling Thunder

Renewal Navy Lace Insert Dress - Urban Outfitters £45
Trilby - Zara £19.99
Kite Girl Brooch - Stolen Thunder £26.50
I Love Tea ring - Stolen Thunder £16.50
Robyn Bracelet - Wallpaper Rose £18
Jade Stone Nail Polish - Models Own £5

I thought I would show you a little more of the rather wonderful Stolen Thunder's collection. (You may or may not remember how utterly thrilled I was when Mr Wallpaper Rose bought me the girl with the umbrella brooch! I literally wear it all the time) At the moment I have a rather massive crush on wooden jewellery and brooches, so Stolen Thunder is one of my most trawled websites. I'm a particular fan of the little girl range. They've also just started using eco friendly bamboo that's both sustainable and renewable making it just that little bit better.

Anyway, if you love quirky, unusual 'costume' jewellery, this is the place for you! In other news, I thought I would show you my favourite new people, Rufus and Indie - the newest addition to our family :) x

This is Pouring Rain (Surprise)

My boyfriend, who is perhaps the loveliest person I've ever been lucky enough to know, took me completely by surprise and gave me the beautiful Stolen Thunder brooch I mentioned a couple of weeks ago! It was entirely unnecessary, unprovoked and lovely.

And I haven't stopped wearing it since.

I've put up a few pictures, I apologise for the terrible quality, they were taken in photo booth!

Also, you may or may not know, but I have a somewhat strange connection/ attraction to umbrellas as I've spent the better part of a year photographing them for my Degree. (Yes kids. You can go to University and photograph umbrellas - apparently it's allowed.) So it seemed appropriate to show you a few of those. (Hence the appropriate-ness of the brooch :) )

If you want to see more of my work, please click here.

Anyway, have a good evening everyone :) x

Past the Pines

I've recently developed a strong attraction to wooden jewellery - and these are a few of my favoured pieces from the rather wonderful Lost at Sea and Stolen Thunder. I was lucky enough to receive a Mini Stegosaurus Silhouette Pin from Lost at Sea as a birthday present back in January and it's adorned my denim shirt ever since - I love it! Lost at Sea also produce larger, more elaborate brooches, rings and necklaces.

I discovered Stolen Thunder via tumblr, the girl with balloons brooch was featured in a fashion shoot and immediate I had to hunt down the website as the quirky wooden silhouettes instantly grabbed my attention. Stolen Thunder create a range of brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and charms, above demonstrates a small selection. I'm particularly attracted to the girl with the umbrella and the girl with the kite brooch ... I may have to ask one of the parentals for one for Christmas! (...there's nothing wrong with forward planning... though I'm sure by the time Christmas comes around I'll need something 'useful' instead...) x