SPRING TIME SNAKE PRINT

Asos Snake Sandals  | Glamorous Duster Jacket  | Zara V Neck Tee | Vero Moda Jeans  | Asos Shopper Bag

 

 

So this weekend Spring is well and truly upon us. The clocks have changed, I've dusted off my favourite duster jacket (so to speak) and have brought my first pair of sandals this year. All very good signs indeed. My new sandals come in the form of these little Asos snakey beauties. I'll be honest, I was browing the 'New In' page, added them to my basket and paid for them within about 30 seconds. A slight impulse buy, but I actually really love them. I wasn't sure about the low style heel, but I think they will be so versatile and look really laid back cool with oversized dresses in the summer. An all round winner for me. They also come in this nude and white colour combo, which I'm also very temped by, but I must be good.

 

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SENSO

Jemima II | Qiana IV | Quarry I  | Paloma II | Robbie III | Tillie III

 

 

I feel like I may be getting a bit more shoe obsessed by the day. Instead of clicking 'New In Clothing' when I'm online shopping, I find myself clicking 'New In Shoes' first. I just feel like shoes can so easily make an outfit. Even a pair of jeans and plain white T can be finished perfectly with a cracking pair of boots or strappy heels, and the whole outfit looks amazing with that one touch. Look at my getting all footwear passionate... this is not doing bank balance any good, all I want to do now is buy shoes after this post.

I wanted to introduce you to probably my very favourite shoe brand. Never mind Louboutin or Jimmy Choo, Senso have it all. It's just so up my street as well, I feel like they were made for me; Gold hard wear, animal prints and textures galore.

Their main website is in Dollars, as they're an Australian brand, but they have lots of UK stockists (praise the lord). You can find them on Urban Outfitters , John Lewis & out good old friend Asos to name but a few.

 

You can thank me later

 

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VERSACE

Vintage Versace Jumper | Vero Moda Wonder Denim  | Asos Heeled Sandals (similar) | Longline Denim Jacket (similar)

 

 

We all know I love a good rummage in a charity shop, and I am not ashamed to say it. Some of the things I have found in my time are unreal. This being one of them. I saw it in the window on a Sunday, when the shop was closed. Absolute torture. So on Monday morning I trundled down there and was that awkward person that asks the shop assistant to undress the mannequin so I could try it on. I was pretty sure I would love it, and when I tired it on I loved it even more. I had made a deal with myself lately to start buying summery things, as I think I'm going to be quite poor this summer *sigh*, so I was going to try and stock up on shorts, tees and dresses now. But how could I say no to this knitted bad boy?

 

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THE WHITE COTTON SHIRT

H&M Oversized White Shirt | Asos Sunnies (almost identical) | Vero Moda Jeans | Topshop Boots

 

I've wanted a longline cotton shirt for quite a while, but couldn't find the right cut. This H&M one ticks all the boxes for me, I love how oversized it is but has fitted 3/4 sleeves, and it's that crisp white cotton that goes perfectly with washed denim.

 

In other news, I got a bottom brace on my teeth today. I've wanted one for a while... but I'm feeling very ugly tonight. I feel like a might need to do a mass online shop to comfort myself. I also got a hair cut the other day, as you can see, which I just cant get used to. So all in all I'm feeling pretty grotty. The one thing that could pick me up right now would be a nice Asos mid season sale. C'mon Asos, help a sister out.

 

 

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DENIM EDIT

Urban Outfitters Tunic Shirt | Zara Playsuit  | Asos Raw Edge Crop Jacket  | Asos White Colour Block Jeans  | Asos White Panelled Dress  | Monki @ Asos Mom Jeans

 

 

 

If you follow my Instagram you will probably notice that I am a tad denim obsessed right now, Asos denim obsessed to be precise. Asos + Denim is my favourite combination, and I can't stop buying their jeans. Aside from jeans, I feel like I want everything I wear in denim at the moment; dresses, jackets, shirts, just gimme them all. I think the only thing I don't have a hankering for is denim underwear, and maybe a denim hat. I don't want to go all Britney & Justin 1993 about the situation.

These are a few of my best picks from the high street, Asos heavy of course, but how cute is this little Zara playsuit? I'm not usually one for playsuits, but this one if floating my boat a treat.

 

Over & Out my friends, have a fab weekend.

 

 

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DOUBLE DENIM

 

 

Vero Moda Deinim Shirt (similar) | Zara V-Neck T.shirt  | Vintage Levi Jeans  | Glamorous Croc Sliders  

 

 

I feel like Spring has finally sprung!

I was actually poorly all weekend, but did get a chance to sit in the sun & I don't know if it's my mind playing tricks, but I think I may had got a touch of a tan on the old arms. I forgot how joyful that feeling is.

I think the boyish silhouette is due to me still feeling a bit rough, this is a very 'unfashionable' thing to be blogging about, but I have been diagnosed with IBS so am more or less constantly bloated at the moment. Gross & not at all chic, I know. So although admittedly I am naturally a lover of all things baggy, they are my best friends at the moment. It's not like I have the urge to be walking round in body con dresses and pencil skirts, but I'd like the option y'know. I did take it upon myself to invest in some Zara oversized basics on Sunday, in my head I convinced myself that it was Dr's orders and the medically correct thing to do... really I'm just a massive fan of their basics and he very clearly didn't mention anything of the sort.

Does anyone else suffer with this condition? It's so new to me and I'm like a lost little sheep that isn't sure what to eat.

Boo.

 

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ALL THAT IS GOLD DOES NOT GLITTER

If you follow me on Instagram  or my Facebook , you will probably know that aside from Blogging and my retail job, I am a bridal and fashion illustrator. I'd love this to be my job one day, and that I could sit and paint for a living. So I thought for todays post I'd share with you another side of what I do, as I have posted about my fashion illustrations before and shown you a few custom pieces I have done for other bloggers. If you haven't seen it you can have a sneaky peek here.  

These pieces are a little different from the long leggy beautiful women I usually illustrate, but watercolour is my main passion and I use it as the medium for everything I do. This is my latest piece of work, and my first to get framed. I aim to have everything I do in crisp white frame with a white mount, I just love the cleanness and simplistic finish that it gives. I think it really compliments the inky monochrome text to.

 

If you'd be interested in having a custom piece made, then do feel free to drop me an email to info@helenhird.co.uk ... I'm very friendly!

 

 

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MARCH WISHLIST

Agent Provocateur Peach Lingerie Set | Asos twist Turban Headband  | Mac Lip Liner in 'Spice' | Mac Lipstick in 'Blankety'  | Weekday Colby Kaftan  | Hannah Beth Fincham Pearl Dream Denim Jacket  | Topshop Suede Embossed Luggage Bag  | Senso @ Asos Jemima Flat Shoes

 

 

 



MISSGUIDED WISHING.

 

 

Hennie Peached Trench Coat  | Drape Front Vest  | Slim Fit Mom Jeans  | Anaid Crepe Duster Coat  | Maxi Sleeveless Duster Coat  | High Neck Long Line Knitted Vest  | Grey A Line Skirt | Longline Wrap Jersey Top

 

 

I have to admit, I have not been much of an avid Missguided shopper (other then my beloved camel coat) ... until recently! I literally cannot get enough of it & have found myself visiting the website and browsing through the 'new in' page nearly everyday. I feel like it is now the younger sister to my Asos addiction. There's so many key pieces that I feel like I cannot live without any longer, just look at that gorgeous dusty pink coat. Me oh my. I also have a penchant for their skirt section, which is unusual for me, but I love this little grey number reppin' the sixties trend. HORRAY FOR MISSGUIDED.

 

 

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