Fashion Influx

Okay... I'm not about to get my pension, but at any age, getting older can be a scary thought. My mum always tells me about the time I was about 11 and I came into her room crying, saying I never wanted to grow up. I was a dramatic child… Now, I’m thankfully a more level headed 25-year-old. The pictures in this post were actually taken on my 25th birthday – I had one of the most content birthdays yet, but even then I still moaned about the fact I was another year older. Yup, we all do it, and I do think this young adult age can be extra horrifying – being a teen doesn’t feel like that long ago, yet all of a sudden grown up life arrives and you’re expected to make your own doctor's appointments and stuff.  Buuut, it isn’t all bad. As much as I whinge about it, I know there’s a lot to appreciate being a little older. Saying bye bye to student discount is tough, but adult stuff does have its benefits.  You know yourself better than ever.   I honestly can...

I know not everyone is interested in this sort of thing, but I'm a nosey parker and love finding out what other folk got for their birthdays! I find this sort of thing is really handy too with Christmas coming up (blimeyyyy..). Maybe as inspiration for friends' presents or popping your 'rents in the right direction when they're asking what you'd like.. I know it helps my Ma out when I give her a bit more to go on! A few bits I've included in this post aren't actually in the 'What I Got For My Birthday' video below.. Some were things I picked up after birthday celebrations and others had to be cut out when my camera decided to have a stressy-fit and film a whole load of clips out of focus. Great times! The cashmere socks from The White Company were a ridiculous luxury I'd been lusting after for months so I was super duper happy to unwrap them! I know they're probably a silly expense, but I've definitely made it to that quali...

Top - Topshop, Rings - Pandora, Choker - Ebay , Bangle - Pandora Lippy - MAC Must Be Red Mega Tasty Cake - c/o My Mumma and Marks&Sparks.. ha! So, Fashion Influx has reached the two year milestone! Ahhh where does time go?! Now, this post may be a little naff, but I think it's nice to celebrate these things. My blog has done me the world of good, and for that, I think a little cake is deserved. When I told my ma that I'd been blogging two years this week, she tripped off to Marks' & fetched me this yummy treat and the number 2 candle. Forever thankful for having such a cute mamma. My blogging year has been beyond anything I could have ever expected. I am incredibly proud of the work I've put into my blog and what it has lead to.. I'm not one to brag, but occasionally you do need to tell yourself 'well done girl!'. Fashion Influx won Highly Commended Best New Fashion Blog at the bloody Cosmo Awards.. who'da thought it?! A...

Hat - Missguided, Turtle Neck - H&M, Top, Leather Jacket, Skirt, Boots - Topshop, Rings - Pandora So I'm about a week and a half into being 22 and I'm still wondering how I got so grown up. An adult, a lady, a big person. Whatever you call it, I don't feel like I am one. I'm hoping that means I've still got plenty of years left to wear frilly socks & daisy print tops.  These pictures taken on my birthday showcase mamma Fashion Influx's excellent taste. For birthdays & Christmas she always likes to get me an outfit for the day. Luckily, I never have to worry that I'm going to end up in something that would frighten small children. She knows me well, and usually pops along to Topshop or somewhere similar to get me a treat that I wouldn't have the pennies to splurge on myself. Babe eh?! She did extra well this year and went for my favourite daisy print.  The two Pandora rings on my left hand are also birthday presents.. Finally, n...

1. Patent Dress - Topshop (£58) , 2. Acne Sweatshirt -  Farfetch (£158.22) , 3. Black Shearling Jacket -  River Island (£90) , 4. Mother of Pearl Ring -  Thomas Sabo (£99) , 5. Black Stud Overnight Bag -  River Island (£60) , 6. Samsung Galaxy Camera - Currys  (£389.99) , 7. Wool Boyfriend Coat - Topshop (£98) , 8. Strappy Triangle Bra -  Topshop (£18) , 9. Notebook -  ASOS (£7.95) , 10. Glam & Soul Ring -  Thomas Sabo (£134) , 11. Jeffrey Campbell Missionary Boots -  Solestruck ($199) , 12. Silk Mini Skirt - Topshop (£55) Now, this post is in no way a realistic representation of my birthday lust list. I definitely won’t be expecting my ma to go out & spend mega bucks on me, nor would I want her to.. but it’s always nice to have a ‘dream’ list don’t you think? You know, the sort of birthday presents you’d buy yourself if money was no object. Most of the things on my lust list are the things I’m currently trying to ...

I promise this is the last birthday related post.. you’re only 21 once right?! Thought I’d just show you a few pictures that weren’t just outfits. I don’t really post much about my life generally because it isn’t that thrilling! I thought some of you might like a little nosey though.. I always love having a look at birthday goodies!  There aren’t too many pictures of presents as most of them I’ve already had (camera etc.). How pretty is my Vivvy Westwood from my mamma?! I’m so frightened of damaging it. Think it’s going to be saved for special occasions only.  P.S lots of love to you all for the loverrrly messages I’ve had during the birthday period. You are all so so nice!!    twitter / bloglovin / pinterest / insta@fashioninflux x

 Blue Dress - TK Maxx Leather Jacket - Topshop, Shirt - c/o Lashes of London, Leggings - H&M Necklace - Market, Jumper - River Island, Leggings - River Island, Bag - VIVIENNE WESTWOOD!!! (Eeek sorry capitals were necessary!) Helloooo birthday shenanigans! I thought I’d split some of my birthday pictures up into a couple of posts. Otherwise you’d have ended up with a picture heavy mess that didn’t make sense at all. I’m starting with my outfits.. then I might move on to a few general ones & a birthday haul. I’m thinking pictures of cake & similar stuff?! The first outfit was for my birthday night out with uni friends. I decided by the end of the night that I actually wasn’t a fan of this dress. It is beauuutiful, but just didn’t really cling in the right places on me! The second outfit was just a quick snap from my trip to a spa to get my nails did..  The final outfit is the extra lovely one my mamma picked out for my birthday. She...