Chi Chi Clothing Giveaway

I've been planning to host another giveaway for quite a while now and as if by fate I was contacted by Chi Chi Clothing offering me the chance to gift one of my readers with an item of their choice from their store. Chi Chi offer a range of beautiful, party dresses that are perfect for any formal shindigs you may have planned or coming up. I own one of their dresses (the second one from the left pictured) and it is my go to party dress and always manages to attract compliments. One thing I noticed about Chi Chi from my own dress is the quality that goes into their garments. No detail goes unmissed. This is a great chance to get your mitts on one of their dresses! You can view the full range of dresses here.

This giveaway will run for 2 weeks and will end at midnight on Thursday April 11th 2013 at midnight. Unfortunately, it is only open to residents within the UK, and entrants are able to choose anything from the website, excluding the couture range. To enter just follow the steps set out by Rafflecopter below of which the first four are compulsory for entry. You are able to gain extra entries by following my account on Twitter and tweeting about the giveaway. Don't forget to leave your favourite item from Chi Chi's range and your email address in the comments.

Good luck!

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A Pop of Purple

Dress*: c/o Fashion Union // Belt: New Look, £2.99 // Beanie: eBay, £2.20 // Boots: Topshop, £75
Here's yet another neon beanie from my never-ending beanie hat collection! It's from the same seller as my beanie hat in this post here, but personally the purple colour is my absolute favourite! I wear it all the time whilst the weather is still a bit chilly out, despite it being springtime! The button up, shirt dress was sent to me by Fashion Union, which features the cutest little repeat triangle print all over. The only problem I have with this dress is that it runs a little small across the chest as you can probably see from these photos. I'm not particularly big chested at all and usually wear a size small, which I asked for in this dress, however now I realise a medium would have fit a little better. If you are considering purchasing it, I would suggest going up a size so it's fits more like a smock dress. Other than that, I absolutely adore it, as it's the perfect daytime dress!

You'll have to excuse my pale, bruised legs. I don't think one week goes by when my legs aren't covered in bruises. I don't even know how the bruises get there half of the time! I could definitely do with a nice, natural tan right about now. Bring on the summer please! I'm back in Southampton now and have returned to our internet being cut off for a late bill payment, which is the reason why I have not been very internet active recently. Whoops! Hopefully, it'll be up and running again soon, because I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms.

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Ravi Famous & Rocket Dog

Blouse*: c/o Ravi Famous // Shoes*: c/o Rocket Dog Shoes // Skirt: H&M via Charity Shop, £5 // Velvet Jacket: Charity Shop, £3.50
This look is a bit more Caroline Flack crosses anime character than I'm used to, but just how beautiful are these floral, lace-up flatform wedges that were sent to me by Rocket Dog Shoes? They're so charming and unusual! My mum commented on how they remind her of a geisha's shoes and I cannot help but agree. The flatform wedge makes them rather easy to walk in so they're the perfect crossover from day to evening wear and give you a little extra height (not that I need it). I teamed them with this Ravi Famous lace, pussybow blouse and my faithful leather skater skirt, which seems to go with absolutely everything I own! The same goes for this red velvet blouse, which I always wear open as a jacket instead. It seems to go with the majority of my outfits and I find myself wearing it at least 3 times a week! Two wardrobe staples that were both found in charity shops!

I'm rather sick of my hair at the moment! If anything it appears to be getting shorter rather than longer even though I have the most horrendous roots. It doesn't make sense! Also, the ends are starting to feel dry and brittle despite having my hair cut not too long ago. If anyone can recommend any revival products for my locks, please do let me know.

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The Spell & Gypsy Collective

I'm always excited to discover a new brand that I've never come across in the past, especially when it's a brand that I cannot understand how on earth I haven't heard of them sooner. That was exactly the case when I came across The Spell & Gypsy Collective last week. Infused with inspiration of the bohemian lifestyle and a free-spirited, seventies charm, The Spell & Gypsy collection stock a variety of fringed, vintage-inspired patterned garments and tarnished, enchanting natural stone jewellery. This wonderful store is the creation of two sisters, Elizabeth and Isabella, whom are based in Byron Bay, Australia, which seems to be the country in where a large percentage of my favourite brands appear from. Maybe I should just take the hint and emigrate there right now!











I've chosen to share with you some of their magical past lookbook images, which truly epitomise the spirit of the collective. There is a certain aura around the images and clothes that channel the same energy as another firm favourite of mine, Free People. Right now I'm dreaming of running away to a secluded beach abroad, collecting seashells and slumbering under the stars in a homemade teepee. Someone join me?

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Monochrome & Neon (Long time, no blog)

Bomber Jacket*: c/o Fashion Union // Dress: Topshop Tall, £26 // Neon Beanie: eBay, £2.20 // Necklace: Urban Outfitters, £10.50 (w/ staff discount) // Sunglasses: Camden Market, £5 // Clutch Bag: H&M Sale, £7 // Boots: Topshop, £75
I understand my blogging these days is a bit unreliable and unpredictable. Unfortunately, the every day stresses in life of being a 22 year old female trying to juggle a job, third year of university, freelancing, paying the rent and blogging whilst maintaining a healthy social life is becoming more than I can handle. I've been struck down the past month with the flu in where I struggled to get out of bed, let alone piecing together outfits for my blog as well as facing the deadline of my last ever academic essay. On top of this has been the stress of just being a female in her early twenties over run with hormones having no clue in which direction her life is heading. The panic of life after university has set in. Unlike a lot of people, I've decided to not move back home and put down a deposit on a house instead, which is terrifying at the same time as being exciting. This will be the first time in three years I am going to have to find a way to support myself without the aid of my student loan and I have no idea whether it will work out. Needless to say the past month I have been in full emotional breakdown mode.

I've decided to pop home to Essex for a few days in order to relax and get my head together. It seems to be doing the job thankfully. Last month, I was hugely inspired by the street style at London Fashion Week, in particular the monochrome and neon trend that the girls of the courtyard were sporting. When Fashion Union asked me kindly to pick a few pieces from their website, this Glamourous label chiffon, monochrome bomber jacket was at the top of my list. As it's chiffon, it's a lovely, light fabric, which is perfect for the upcoming spring months (if it EVER arrives) and has become a staple for me with the monochrome trend. I may have broken a rule of fashion as big as double denim with double monochrome in this outfit, but I don't care. I love the way this Topshop stripe, band back dress works with my new bomber jacket. The clutch bag was a guilty buy a few days ago as I really do not have the money to be spending on clothes. However, the holographic petrol colour was just too good to pass up for just £7!

The neon beanie, which isn't showing it's colour too well in these photographs, was an absolute bargain from this seller on eBay at just over £2 inc. p&p! I've even got the same one in purple and I've decided to buy them in a few more colours too. If the neon trend is a little too extravagant for you, but you still want to wear it then these beanies are perfect for just adding a hint of florescent to your outfit.

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