Not feeling blue on Black Friday...

I was not someone who went hyper this Black Friday; and for those of you brave enough to face the shops in real life - bravo! I am not and never will be one of you. Sale shopping makes me feel quite stressed and I am not a fan of the mob mentality that people can get into in order to nab the best deal.

To be honest for the past few years this day hasn't meant anything to me bar seeing the scenes on TV that drew parallels to political riots; all for £400 off a flat screen and for the IT handbag at 20% off.

Today however, I bought into the hype. Literally. 

On my lunch break I went online and purchased; rather ironically; Penguin's Little Black Classics collection in the display box. 50% off the RRP. 

I had previously tried and failed to win a set and today I simply couldn't resist. I am however not going to buy another book for a while (unless it's part of my rare penguin collection that have the traditional coloured covers; they are my true weakness). But seriously my book buying needs to stop.

I will post a picture of my purchase on Instagram when the box arrives and I really can't wait to get to see my books. 

This set is something I have wanted for awhile so I don't regret buying into the hype of the day. I hope you all are equally as pleased with your purchases if you have or do make any in the next few days.

And if you haven't yet purchased anything; then remember that these sales will go on until at least Cyber Monday if not after so you have plenty of time to get involved. 

And if sale shopping in real life makes you stressed, I hope you are ok and can find some relaxing oasises to hide outin until the Christmas sales start. 

Have a lovely weekend,

Amber xx

How to present shop this season!

Hi all,

Today is the 22nd November and I am over halfway done with my Christmas shopping! 

I have just had my glitter smash nails painted by my mum; have been listening to Glee Christmas and Christmas Hits albums on Spotify for the last week and am fully embracing this time of year! 

But I didn't start shopping until 2 weeks ago when; on a very rainy day may I add; I went to Liberty of London to get my eyebrows done and got swept up in the moment and bought my first three Christmas gifts!

For those of you who want to see them the only one I can show you is my ornament for the tree. This is my gift to my family and is of one of the kittens we have recently started looking after and is soo cute! (Comparison pics below)

He was about £10 (decoration not the real thing) and if you want to buy a pretty decoration for someone special or of something specific then I recommend Liberty (and I think it has the best Christmas department this year although I can only compare to Selfridges which wasn't as good). 

But this post isn't about what to buy - it's about how to tackle the shops at this time of year! 

My first tip is shop where you want to shop if you are shopping in real life! So I was in Liberty to get my eyebrows done, not to shop, but it was through my own curiosity that I actually found some great gifts for my nearest and dearest. And it meant I was relaxed, happy and I also treated myself too so I could feel like I was joining in!

As soon as it stopped being fun I went home. And that's the next tip - take breaks for drinks or food and stop when you can't stand it anymore. If you try to do it all on one day - I'm talking to you 24th December shoppers - then every year you'll dread and hate it - but a little bit of early prep and a happy bunny you'll be. 

Along the lines of early prep is knowing the person you are buying for really well and then keep your eyes and ears out for stuff they mention they want. I pride myself on trying to get really good gifts for people that I know really well and it means I'm usually planning their presents from mid November or before. It means you have a rough idea of what to get them where and then you don't waste time and energy hunting as time ticks closer to the big day.

If you can get what you want online then do that and take the stress and often cost off of your shoulders (just give plenty of time for delivery and do click and collect if you are worried). If you can't then target shop and don't just trawl round the shops - make the day fun for yourself, bringing a best friend usually helps for moral support! 

And my last tip is really an extension of the others - take your time and buy within your budget. People tend to find this time of year stressful in just about every way; from cost to strain on families around the Christmas dinner table. But a long run up will allow that to be smoothed somewhat and leave the stress to what you'll watch on the TV and who wins Monopoly. 

I hope you all have a fabulous and safe Christmas/Holiday time and I will post my latest haul next so you can have some ideas of stuff I love that may inspire you. 

Luv,

Amber xx

Princesses are not quitters!

Hello everyone, 

Wow it's 2014! And I haven't blogged in ages! Sorry! *bad blogger head shake of shame* 

But today I was particularly inspired and as I didn't want to make my first post of the new year short and full of drivel I resolved today would be the day. 

Basically today I went to the castle in the sky, Harrods. Ok it's not a castle per say but any girl can feel like a princess browsing the diamonds and evening gowns and handbags and shoes... you get my drift. 

I looked at all of the Chanel sections (a must for me); the fine jewelery hall is also must if you were a magpie in a past life as I was! I think if you are easily blinded by the spotlights it will be a bit much, if that is the case then you can easily walk the halls of clothes and bags and window shop. A top tip is to enjoy everything! There is so much to ooh over even if you don't buy anything at all, although there is a HUGE toy and sweet section which if you are feeling kiddish goes down very well! 

The sale in Harrods ends next weekend and then the store will calm down a bit, as the perfume hall especially was jammed with people! 

But all-in-all it was very fun. I am really tired now. 

Btw the reason that this post is called princess are not quitters is because me and my friend went out shopping and had limited luck in the beginning but we didn't quit and it reminded me that I have a book from when I was little called "Princesses are not quitters" by Kate Lum. I recommend it for anyone who has a little girl in the family, or just needs some motivation as the book is really pretty and it is all about not giving up on doing what you want to do. 

Happy new year blogosphere, I will be better this year I promise! 

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥️

Christmas time!!

First, ok I'm sorry. Again.

I've been really busy. Seriously, life = hectic. But it is Christmas and I have time off to relax. YAY! 

So I am going to be back blogging more regularly than I have been, I promise. It's going to be a New Years resloution. 

But anyway hello everyone, happy holidays!!! 

I have a few holiday traditions. This year I got to dress our tree, all by myself, it was a bit of a mission but it is worth it, to see it sparkling in the corner of our frontroom. All of the decorations are amazing, some of them are from when my mum was little and some I made when I was younger. It really is a celebration of our family. 

Also my mum paints my nails sparkly red every year (thank you mummy!). However the colour I chose looked great when my mum wore it but by the time it was painted it on my nails it had gone old. So to rescue it mum painted the Barry M nail varnish in shade 150, red glitter, over the top and it saved the day.

Clothes wise, over the holidays my boots become my best friends and I wear them with my various jeans and jumpers if I go out in the cold, however if it is an occasion I have a new pair of gorgeous black heels that I shall wear and party in! I love them, they are just so sparkly! 

I also cannot wait to hit the sales, I need more going out attire, it's one of the best bits about the holiday season! Lush also have a really good sale after Christmas!

Finally I am on a mission to be reading a lot more this new year, and I will do some book reviews on this blog if you would like! Every Christmas Eve I read The Night Before Christmas before I go to bed, I can nearly recite it, I am still a child at heart! 

So I am now listening to Artpop while finishing this post! Then I will prepare for Christmas Day to come along - it's only 2 hours away! 

Ahh! I'm really excited! I'm such a child but there is something about Christmas that makes everyone joyful! (unless you're a Scrooge but I can't help that)

So Merry Christmas everyone, have a lovely time wherever you are across the world!

Luv with tidings of joy, 

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥️

Haul!!

Hello everyone!

So as I mentioned before I have been shopping a lot! This is a kinda continuation from the last post except everything I have bought is from the UK so I guess it's a home haul lol! 

• I went to the River Island sale and bought this tee, jumper and jacket. The t-shirt was just too cool - one problem is the sizing as it said it was a size 8 but it so wasn't, unless it was supposed to be a dress as it was still baggy on me and I am not a size 8 at all! The jacket is fab! I just love it's quirkiness and the jumper, well my name is Amber so it seemed only right that I bought it, if not because it was cool but just for self promotion lol!

 

 

 

• I also went to Accessorize which is a place I just can't resist and bought this owl bag. I have no place to wear it yet but I don't care! I love it! 

• I have also been buying make up! I bought this MAC palette of eye shadow because it is all the colours I was looking for and because its MAC it will be good quality. (MAC palette in pastellux, £30) 

 

• I also discovered this shop that I had never been in before called "& other stories" on Regent Street in London. The shop is so cool, it had everything, from posh shampoo (£19 per bottle, ouch), to the cutest hair accessories that my mum bought and clothes, bags and make up! I bought this little eyelash brush for £2 because I find that even with the ultimate mascara (Diorshow waterproof 090 black, £28) sometimes my eyelashes clump too much and I will use it to fan them out. I tested it this morning and it works!

 

• I also bought a t-shirt from David & Goliath (£10) which is so cute, I am a bit of a nerd and I have a cat which makes this Mew-bacca tee all the more appropriate. 

• My local supermarket is an ASDA and whilst getting some food I picked up this cute jumper (£16) that is not only dark red which is the colour of the season but it's also so comfy!

So that is my recent haul, I need to stop now or I am going to run out of money and won't be able to go anywhere!!

Luv you all,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Holiday! Celebrate!

Hello everyone!

I am sorry I have been so quiet recently, it has been hectic getting back from my holidays, working at a law firm and having large hiccups happening in my life in a period of two weeks. But I am back and pleased to say that I am feeling better!

So I have been shopping so much recently and as I don't want this post to be too long I will separate it into what I bought on holiday and what I have bought in the last few weeks.

Today therefore is the holiday shopping post. I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in the idyllic area of Tolo on the Peloponnese in Greece and the shopping was good. We went by boat to Hydra and Spetses and went by coach into Nafplio as well as getting to enjoy the beautiful surrounding that we had in the town itself. I had huge amounts of fun shopping and everything I bought is beautiful.

So here are the pics of what I bought and where: 

Tally Weijl, Nafplio:

^This is a camouflage vest although its folded, it is seriously cool!^

^This is two sides of the same bag, I loved it and it was a till buy, I can't wait to wear it!^

^I have seen these everywhere but I loved this one so much I had to have it!^

 

Pink Woman, Nafplio:

^I love these, they are so pretty!^

 

 ^This is just a bit epic!^

 

(I also bought some pink trousers but they are being washed so are without a pic)

Jasmine, Hydra:

^These are my new holiday trousers, they are so pretty!^

^This is jade, it's beautiful, I wore it non-stop!^

Assorted shops in Tolo and Nafplio:

^This is the perfect handbag for me, I took it to work experience, it was very Legally Blonde lol!^

^These are three necklaces I bought on my travels, one at the top is a gold fairy, one in the middle is a butterfly and the one at the bottom is a white kitten, very much like Woozle!^

So as you can see I was very busy shopping, and I haven't stopped yet. The next post will be called Haul as I guess I have been buying a lot!! 

Happy summer to you all!

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

N.B. I also got a replacement pair of espadrilles from Hydra which will no doubt feature soon.

Sunny Sunday musings...

Hey again, 

Two posts in one day! Aren't you guys lucky!

So I went shopping with my friend Lucy today and well I bought a lot! The sun is out at last and it is also warm which helps! I'm in a skirt and a vest top which combines like a dress! Also my shoes from Primark which hurt before are now comfortable! Double success! 

I will of course take you through what I bought. Basically after my wardrobe tidy I am only buying things I need or at least don't already own one similar! 

So I finally got my letterman style jacket from Republic and it's beautiful just the right colour to suit all seasons!
 

I also went Primark mad. This entailed me getting a new long vest top for the summer, a new straw hat that I couldn't resist, a new pair of pumps, a new swimming costume and a pair of simple navy espadrilles! Phew!

 

 

Also I went into Forever 21 and bought a new locket necklace that has the most beautiful owl on it.

 

I also wanted to show my outfit of the day as it is finally sunny. I will show you my necklace and shoes as you can't see them clearly in the photo.

 

Well I am going to carry on watching the Monaco Formula 1 race while the sun shines! Hope you guys have a lovely weekend!

Luv,
LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥
 

Liebster Blog Award!

Hello guys,

My mummy nominated me for a Liebster Blog award and this is her blog if you'd like to check it out (its a life blog with craft woven in (PUN lol!) - click here!

There are the Five Rules:
Thank and link back to the blogger who presented you with the award (above)
List 11 random facts about yourself
Answer 11 random questions from the person who presented you with the award
Create 11 random questions for your nominees
Present/nominate a Liebster Blog Award to more newbie bloggers! (no tag backs)

The 11 random things about myself:

1. I cry at chick flicks, usually at the part where the couple kiss, or if they get back together after a bad break up.
2. I have a periodic table on my wall which I am trying to learn. I am getting there.
3. I have always been in admiration of Cinderella, that girl had a tough life but it turned out ok.
4. I love going into designer shops, although I couldn't go into Chanel I just hyperventilated outside.
5. If someone gave me the choice between eternal life, and one amazing day on earth, I'd pick the one day, because eternal life is sucky if the people you love die, unless your like the Cullen's and your whole family lives forever too.
6. I would love to have a super power, or magic, I think that would be cool.
7. I love being able to pass on my knowledge to people, it's no good knowing stuff if you can't talk to others about it.
8. I love all of my friends and I love them no matter what.
9. My favourite movie is Pride and Prejudice or the Holiday.
10. I have a lot of teddy bears, and rabbits and other creatures, they all have names and are part of my family.
11. I struggle to walk in heels, really struggle. I hope I will get there some day.

 Questions from my mum (my answers are in italics):

• What is your earliest memory? I have a few but I remember being really happy and giggly, helping my mum bake cupcakes by cracking eggs.
• What song defines you as a person/ do you most relate to? there are many but my favourite at the moment is Pick A Part That's New by the Stereophonics and the one that has the most memories attached is Don't Stop Moving by S Club 7 as it was on the first CD I ever bought. 
• What is your favourite cake? Chocolate deffo!
• What is under your bed right now? My mum's artwork and her Black Crowes poster - I can't wait to see them live myself and understand why she likes them. Also some Teen Vogue magazines.
• Who was your first romantic idol? Not sure what this is but if it means whose love life I most wanted then it would be Cinderella again as she got a prince and he loved her for herself.
• What talent do you have that is least known by your friends? Errm, well I can tell where people buy their clothes from if they aren't basics like vest tops - I am good at Jeans especially.
• Describe your favourite moment of your life so far? Every time I hug my mum.
• Who/ what is your greatest disappointment? The people who walk away from me, because I am a really good person and they miss out on that.
• What is your guilty pleasure? Quiz shows or daytime TV. Oh and Forever 21.
• What quality do you most admire in others? Strength in the face of adversity.
• What historical figure would you most like to meet and why? Boudicca because she was a strong lady who stood up for what se believed in.  

The questions I would like those I present this award to please answer are:

1. If you could kiss anyone famous who would it be?
2. What's your favourite flower?
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
4. What's your favourite movie quote?
5. If you could be on TV what show would you be in?
6. What is on the wall next to you right now?
7. What is your favourite season?
8. Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
9. What is the best place you've ever visited?
10. Do you have any pets? If so what are they and what are their names?
11. If you could go anywhere in time or space, where would it be or when?

Therefore I will pass this award onto four other bloggers:

• A fellow London blogger whose blog is A-MA-ZING!: Sara Says
• My friend Jess who writes the best beauty blog around - A fellow Lushie: Pure Lily x
• A fellow fashion/lifestyle/beauty blogger who is sweet and lovely: Hello It's Lisa
• My first friend when I joined the fashion blogger circuit, the most supportive: Classy and Fabulous

N.B. (please see the rules at the top of this post so you know what to do)

This was really fun, I hope you guys enjoy it! Let me know when you've finished your posts and I will link to them too!

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

I am so sorry ♥

Dear everyone who reads this,

It feels like a long time since I have sat at this desk about to write a blog post. Exams are a killer and have taken every moment of my life for over a month and all wrapped up officially on Thursday *phew* And jeez the government say exams have been getting easier well I wish that mine had been easy to start with! I did lots of revision so I am keeping my fingers crossed and will let you know on the 25th August how I do.

Anyway that (granted very important but mind-aching) part of my life has closed for another year so now onto one of my true loves, reporting my take on trends to you, the best readers I could ask for.

Summer is well and truely upon us here in London with temperatures hitting 30 today! I'm in the shade and still melting! So my wardrobe has done a summer 360 YAY! I have to admit I have a new addiction - dresses. I currently have 7 day dresses and 3 going out ones in various floral patterns and hues. I also love skirts and am racking up a fair collection of them too. I am however in serious need of new shoes. I have a relatively small shoe collection to be fair - 4 pairs of sandals, 2 pairs of converse, one pair of black pumps and a pair of wedges. If anyone can suggest something new I would seriously love you as currently I cannot find anything right and it's seriously annoying.

So you will be hearing a lot more from me in the weeks come by ♥

Keep in touch via twitter, IFB or comment below - I would love to reach out to more of you.

As always, luv LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox

My Vintage Day in the Angel ♥

Hey Guys,

Today I went to the Angel in London with my mate Ellie and we went round all the vintage shops, it was tres chic! After walking up and down the shops for hours, Lunch at Starbucks and FRAE frozen yogurt I am incredibly tired but never too much to blog for you all.

I wore  a mix of preppy and sporty chic:

^Top: NEW LOOK, Skirt: MISS SELFRIDGE, Trainers: PRIMARK^

I got a really pretty vintage dress for summer and a cool polka dot shirt that I will post when I sort an outfit out for them ☺

Anyway till next time,

Lots of love,

LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA & Ellie xox

Spring Time In London Town!

Hey fashionistas,

According to thoes God's that dictate what clothes we wear and when - It's Spring, although as I found out today,spring can mean anything from sun and blue skies to 6 million mile an hour winds and rain :/ So choosing what to wear is pointless because you still need a black lether bomber jacket and scarf just to keep warm!
Today I wore a Denim Shirt over my fave panda tee-shirt and some blue denim leggings (+ scarf and bomber jacket) - a far cry from the sleeveless vests and shorts fashion rules would tell us it's perfect time to wear!

Hopefully soon I will be able to go out more weather appropriate, but for now it's still too cold.

Anyway wherever you are - Be yourself because No one else will!

Lots of Luv,

LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox

La moda di Prima Ballerina (the fashion of the premiere female dancer)

Ciao fashionistas,

This Friday marks the opening of Black Swan. Leading lady, Natalie Portman sheds her good girl image in this gritty Ballet Thriller. She is one of the most beautiful actresses in modern times and this film shows her at her best.

This film has created a huge amount of hype and fashion has trailed this film as you would expect. If this has inspired you to pick up some ballet beautiful pieces then do before it’s too late.

Luv you guys soo much,

LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox

LUSH on Monday!

Hey guys,

Life has been hard recently and hence I have increased my LUSH use by a lot! My next Lush review is on the Christmas gift I received: the Matryoshka.

This gift was wrapped as a Russian Doll and contained Three sections: 

^Snow White ballistic & limited edition soap (the red and green coloured soap forming the outsides)^

This ballistic smells like apple blossom and is amazing for a cute foam bath. The soap is still as good-smelling and amazing when you need to chill out.

^Cinders bath ballistic^ This is my ultimate Christmas ballistic - the spicy smell, the crackling popin' candy and the cute warming colour ♥ simply fab! ♥

Hope you enjoyed my LUSH review :)

Luv LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox

Fashion is growing up!

Hey guys,

When we were younger, fashion was all about princesses and fairies. We all donned fairy wings and sparkle in order to out-shine our friends (all though with a good nature!) Our fashion idols were Cinderella, Belle and Tinkerbell. Disney Store was our Topshop and wands were our Mulberry Bags. But now this is no more. We have grown out of our dresses and wings and head for the workplace. Be that school or office.

New Season fashion has followed suit (pardon the pun). From pencil skirts to cream blouses, pleats and sharps have been re-invented to sharpen and smarten our dress sense. The greatest designers have made magic on the catwalks and here is the finest. For the best check out the Chanel and Dior goddesses for the best.

But if you are like me and can't afford a £300 skirt/shirt etc. then the British highstreet is giving  as good as it gets.

So fashion has deffinatly grown up although there is nothing like being a princess at heart ♥

Music and Fashion xx

Hey guys,

I am listening to my iPod atm and I love how music and fashion are linked. I noticed I haven't really wrote about it so now I am!!!

I started my morning having a bit of a moment where I listened to the killers non-stop. The music is soo honest and FAB! "Mr Brightside" never fails to get me smiling along side "Read my Mind" and "Bones". These songs always make me want to wear that rock look like Taylor does here.

Taylor Momsen is my new icon for this style and she makes it look effortless and awesome!!!

I am also a massive fan of Old skool classics. Like "Dance the night away" by Mavericks or "Jive Talking" by the Bee Gees. This inspired the fashion world to get up a party the night away. Bee Gees obviously inspired  leg warmers etc. and I hope that the fashion world allows a revival.

Anyway got to dash and finish some homework. I will continue this subject soon! I maybe a fashionista while I write this but my life isn't always glamorous :(

Lots of Love

LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox

Sorry Its been a while!

Hey guys,

I can only apologise for being really late in updating this blog! I have had lots of illness recently and spent a lot of last week in bed. However, now I have some minutes free I can update this blog. So a little summary:

• Alexander McQueen's last show took place in France this week. Apparently he was 80% of the way through completing this show at the time of his death. It was a fitting tribute to an icon. The dresses were stunning and very vintage. Definitely bang on trend!
• Fashion weeks globally are ending. What a shame but now we can go and buy all the latest trends when they filter down into the shops! YAY =>
• The Oscars happened. Lots of blogs about them. My highlights - Diane Kruger, Miley Cyrus and Penelope Cruz all dressed amazingly. Couture and a Oscar always looks good.
• Alice in Wonderland has taken over. Any Jewellery must be vintage and eccentric

Now fully recovered I have been going shopping and this is my latest buy >>>
It is from H&M and cost £20. I love it because its quirky with that punk studded look that is on everything now from Fiorelli Bags to Rihanna's Gloves. It's grey which is a staple colour for any girls wardrobe and will go with most colours! I will team it with a tee from my extensive collection and my grey skinny flares for the classic rock chic look we all love!
Love you guys,
LDN TEENAGE FASHIONISTA xox♥