The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 12: Tacky Vintage Christmas

So Christmas is over!

Hope you all had a lovely one, I'm not back at work just yet

so although I'm full of cold I'm grateful for the time off :)

So for my final Christmas outfit I wore: 

Black leggings fom Matalan

Red & While Spotty/Polka-Dot Bodycon Dress from Topshop (sale, summer)

Check Bobble Beanie Hat from Miss Selfridge (sale a week or two ago)

I saved the best jumper till last!

This one was a present from my sister last Christmas

I challenged her to find me the tackiest, cheesiest xmas jumper

and she succeeded!

It's vintage and features a fully embellished applique Christmas house scene

complete with furry dog and teddy bear!

I used my Black Yasmin Rising Orb Tote by Vivienne Westwood

I thought the colours went really well.

This is one of my favourite bags, It was from My Wardrobe a couple of years ago, 

and I'm dying to get my mitts on it in red.

Finally it was super cold so I finished with my trusty pale gold shimmer Uggs 

that were from ASOS many moons ago.

And thats it,

Hope you've enjoyed this series and hopefully I'll continue blogging more in 2014!

Have a fabulous new year, and speak to you soon!

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 10: Little Drummer Girl

 It's nearly Christmas, I'm well excited!!!

Here is day 10 of my Christmas jumper challenge

I started with some basic primark leggings 

and a jersey denim skater skirt from new look  that was £5 in the sale a few months ago

 

The jumper I chose to wear was this cute Topshop sweater.

Its got a quirky drum motif on the front which I love, I got it in the sale about a year ago.

Its a bit more fitted and thinner than most jumpers I've been wearing 

which made a nice change :)

I added my Tatty Devine Red Spot Collar necklace that I got in a swap last year.

 

 

The bag I used was this lovely vintage Coach brown leather bag.

It's great for the weekends but too small for work!

Finally I wore these lace up leather boots from Jones Bootmaker

I got them when I worked there last year

They are so comfy, and have that vintage feel

only two more jumpers to go!!

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 9: Punky Christmas

Here is another of my Christmas ensembles!

I wore some tartan/plaid treggings by Topshop that I got last year in the sale

very comfy and easy to wear, but do give and feel loose by the end of the day!

I like the punk feel they have, which inspired the rest of my choices for the outfit.

This jumper was once again from my local vintage shop http://secondhandroseworcester.co.uk/

They also have an etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/SecondHandRoseWorc

I love the 80's feel, with all the embroidery and embellishments

it also has shoulder pads!

Bag wise I went with my multi glitter candy bag by Furla,

that I got in the January sales online last year.

One of my favourite bags that I own.

It feels very festive with all the sparkle.

Finally I finished it off with these 'Alpine' boots by Acne

I got the from Shoeaholics last year, for around £100 which was a bargain

considering their original full price of £570

They are a dream to wear, shearling lined, 

amazing quality and they didn't even need breaking in! 

Great for that stompy punk military look.

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 8: Pixel Pullover

Hi all,

This is the outfit that I wore on Thursday

I wore M&S Corduroy leggings in Navy,

With a Black Topshop Bodycon Vest Dress

and a geometric/aztec print snood from the mens section at River Island

and of course this Statement Christmas jumper from River Island,

I got it in the sale last week for £20

I love the geometric 'pixel' style pattern.

I got a Medium, its more than big enough, quite oversized. 

I picked out the bright colours of the jumper

with this Green leather biker jacket bag by Angel Jackson

I got it for my birthday a couple of years ago

It was a bit of an investment, but such good quality and well worth it.

It was rainy and cold so I wore my Brown Hiking/Walking boots by Manas

italian leather, yet very practical and comfy!

only 4 xmas jumpers left!

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 7: Streets of London

Day 7 and I was loving the purple! 

I was feeling a little more casual, and it was raining.

So I put my hair up and wore minimal make-up

I started with simple skinny jeggings from matalan.

Then added this, my final jumper from British Christmas Jumpers!

This is the Christmas in London Edition 2 jumper

Once again I got a L, which fits  me great.

It was £30 in the sale

Honestly all their designs are gorgeous I highly recommend them.

You can get yours here 

Don't forget to use the code 20%MH at the checkout for 20% off!

I added these purple boots by Red or Dead

I think they were from schuh  a few years ago.

Very comfy, and good quality leather too.

Finally this pleather bag from Topshop a few years ago

in a gorgeous metallic aubergine/pewter colour.

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 6: Vintage Merry Christmas

Yesterday was day 6, and I went for a burgundy and green elfy ensemble!

I wore green high waisted skinny jeans from Next

Stag necklace from Elsiebelle

Awesome Vintage 90's Merry Christmas Sweatshirt/Jumper

I got this from my local vintage shop http://secondhandroseworcester.co.uk/

It was around £16 which I think is pretty reasonable.

It's from 1996 (it says so in the little copyright line)

Very comfy, and you'll never spot somebody in the same one!

They also have an etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/SecondHandRoseWorc

I also wore my Office Fawcett knee boots in burgundy

I've had these a few years and had the reheeled a couple of times

my go to knee length boots!

Very pixie/elf like.

Finally for my bag I used my Agyness Deyn for Dr Martens Hear shaped satchel

in burgindy / cherry red leather.

This was £140 last year, but really worth the investment!

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 5: Read all about it!

 So today was day 5,

I absolutely love today's jumper! 

I wore Black corduroy treggings from Tu at sainsburys

A long black H&M T-shirt

Gok Wan for Specsavers Glasses

and..............

Squeeel, isn't this fab! 

It's from the mens range at British Christmas Jumpers

its the 'Daily Starr News' Jumper

I'm a 14 and bought it in a mens M and it fits just perfect

Such a cute novelty news paper print.

I saw it and just couldn't resist, and it's very comfy too.

In case you didn't see the other day 

British Christmas Jumpers have kindly given me a code 

that you guys can use to get a 20% discount until Christmas day.

They have all sorts of designs in multiple colours and styles.

At the checkout enter: 20%MH

I used a sharkskin shade stick by mac on my eyes

and a Revlon just bitten lip stain in flame on my lips

I paired it with my Jigsaw Leather Studded Star Cluster Tote Bag

from 2010/11 I think,

just such a lovely easy to wear bag

and finally on my feet I wore my Clarks Majorca Sun faux fur lined leather biker boots

I've just had these re-heeled to hopefully last a couple more winters. 

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 4: I want it all, I want it now!

 On to day 4,

I wanted to change up the colours a bit as Christmas jumpers always seem to be red or green!

 I wore a black midi dress from New Look

Black Primark leggings

 

How awesome is this jumper?

It was in the sale a week or two ago from Miss Selfridge.

I love the bright pink colour, and the slogan 'Dear Santa I Want It All'

It's actually written across the front in tiny beads glued on.

I paired it with my Barbie for Pauls Boutique bag

as the colours went so perfectly.

I got this a couple of years ago from Selfridges

Finally I wore my black Office suede faux fur pixie boots

Which are very comfy and warm!

Have you been wearing your Christmas jumpers yet?

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 3: Red & Green Rudolph

 Day 3 and I'm feeling more festive by the minute!

Today I wore:

Green Topshop Bodycon Dress

Next Ponti Treggings 

 Primark / Atmosphere Christmas Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer Knitted Jumper

(Via the charity shop)

Red Ponyskin & Leather Bag - TKMaxx

 

Black Tweed / Leather Carvela Kurt Geiger Smoke Calk Boots

(sale, last year)

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 2: London Calling

Yesterday was a bit of a disaster, I had to go home from work with the worst tooth ache!

So I skipped piccys in the end, I'll fit in an extra jumper at the weekend though, don't you worry.

Here is today's outfit:

I wore this amazing chunky Christmas knitted jumper by

British Christmas Jumpers

If you've not heard of them,

they are a jumper manufacturer that make their exclusive designs in Britain.

hurray, yay for supporting British business.

Seriously, go check out their website,

they have so many amazing kitch jumpers for men and women.

For referance I'm a 14 and I bought a ladies large as I didn't want it too tight.

It fits just fine and this particular style was in the sale aswell.

It was reduced to £15 what a bargain.

 I wore it with a black t-shirt dress, some leggings

My petrol blue Sandra ankle boots by Josef Seibel
that I got from Jones the bootmaker last year

and my trusty battered black/snake oversized mulberry alexa.

British Christmas Jumpers have kindly given me a code 

that you guys can use to get a 20% discount until Christmas day.

They have all sorts of designs in multiple colours and styles.

At the checkout enter: 20%MH

I've got two more of their jumpers coming up 

so keep your eyes peeled for more cheesey xmas goodness!

xXx

The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 1: Polar Bear in Space!

 Hi Guys,

Today's post marks the start of my Christmas Jumper challenge!

I will be wearing a novely xmas sweater / jumper every weekday until christmas

and blogging it for your pleasure!

 The plan is for the jumpers to get christmassier as the days go on

So today I started with this navy blue polar bear knitted jumper.

The jumper is from Urban Outfitters last year  and is by a brand called Cooperative
I think I got it in the January sale last year for around £20

I Paired my jumper with a pair of topshop skinny jeans,
and these new Galaxy / space print Vans Chukka Boots from Office.
I bought them a week or two ago and they were half price at  around £30

 Lastly I stuck with the cosmic theme my adding this very practical galaxy print bag
by Peter Pilotto for Kipling from A/W 2010

See you again tomorrow for some more novelty patterned jumper shennanegans!

xXx

Fashion Fix : Fairisle

So I'm a little obsessed with Fairisle at the moment!

I must admit I'd never heard of the name for this style until recently

In fact I wasn't sure it had a name other than ' knitted, christmassy stuff '

But I now know its called fairisle, characterised by bright bold patterns

generally knitted, it has a crafty or eco feel

Here are some of my favourite items from the skirt, clockwise:

Fairisle Skirt: Miss Selfridge £22

Fairisle Mittens: Allsaints £40

Fairisle Trapper Hat: Debenhams £10

Long Navy Fairisle Socks: Toast £22

Close up of Multicoloured Knee Socks (centre): People Tree @ asos £20 (fair trade too!)

Poppy Fairisle Beret: Monsoon £16

Hooded Antler Coatigan: Topshop £95

I have really rubbish circulation so often get numb feet

So I'm always on the lookout for nice socks

I walked past a girl in town wearing these:

She was wearing the dark green ones inside long ugg boots

It looked really good, so good I followed her to ask where they are from!

They are from Holland & Cooper £39

eep, so I didn't buy them, Its just too much for one pair of socks

Instead I bought two pairs of Christmas socks by people tree!

Fair trade and ethical, and half the price!

These are the same as the asos ones in the centre at the top

'Made in Nepal by artisans working with the Kumbeshwar Technical School in Kathmandu, which provides education, vocational training and paid employment to underprivileged workers.'

because they are handmade each pair is unique in pattern and colour

Im uber excited to see what my two pairs look like!

xXx

Millys Money Challege!

'ello my lovelies
I have decided to set myself a money challenge!
Mainly because, I've been spending too much recently
and yesterday was the last straw



I received this jacket in the post
(you may recognise it from my birthday list)
I bought it, I just couldn't resist
It was on ASOS reduced from £250 to £175
and it arrived.......
and I LOVE IT
I'm going to try and wear it loads

But it also means that I've spent loads of money in the last few weeks
and what with my birthday and Christmas coming up
I should really be spending my money on other people
plus people will run out of things to buy for me!
(I've already bought the river island ankle boots with tiny studs on the front too)
(oh and the topshop pouch bag!)

so the challenge is
Between now and Christmas, I cannot buy anything for myself
that is more than £20

So I can still buy things, but just little things
and I can buy again when the sales start!
I'm really enjoying buying presents for other people at the moment though
so that should keep me satisfied!

Toodles

xXx