Fashion Influx

 Cashmere Scarf - Aspinal of London , Mirror Ball Phone Case - Marc Jacobs , Nude Ankle Boots - ASOS , Turtle Neck Jumper - Whistles , Black Wedges - LK Bennet , Belt - Aspinal of London , Lipstick - 'Barbara' NARS (not in the sales, but had my first NARS lippy for Christmas and it's love), Silver Pumps - Whistles , Samsung NX3000 Camera - John Lewis I'm calling this a lust list, mainly because although these items are from the sales, they're still on my 'I want but cannot afford list'. Or maybe the 'cannot justify list'.. Do I need another three pairs of shoes? Definitely not. These are all the schmancy bits I'm now lusting after in the sales. As I've got older I've become less bothered about grabbing a top for less than a fiver, and more obsessed with treating myself to some techy gadget or something a little extravagant. Not good for my bank balance, but I think in the long run I get more out of it. This year I'm fancying a ...

1.  Vlieger & Vandam Handcuffs Portfolio -  €245,  2.  Embellished Crop Top  - (£45), 3.  Paul Arden Book  - £5.95, 4.  Purple Wool Coat - (£195) , 5.  Lime Shaker Hat  - (£25), 6.  Skull Samsung S3 Case  - £2.15, 7.  Vlieger & Vandam Gun Bag  -  €379,  8.  Faux Fur Collar  - £25, 9.  Bonjour Beret  - £9.24, 10.  Fur Skirt  - £33, 11.  White Leather Loafers  - £115, 12.  Vlieger & Vandam Knife Clutch  -  €240,  12.  Vlieger & Vandam Knife Clutch  -  €240,  13.  Minkpink Sunglasses  - £39, 14.  Embellished Shorts  - (£35) Whilst watching Downton on catch up, I realised that there's quite a few things I've been wanting to show you recently. & by that, I mean things that I've been dreaming about having in my life. Some are big old luxury that I doubt I will ever afford, and others ar...

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 ...

1. Black Bralet - New Look (£9.99) , 2. Spiked Fedora -  Missguided (£18.99) , 3. White Coat -  River Island (£85) , 4. Snake Print Skirt -  Missguided (£19.99) , 5. Black Biker Dress -  New Look (£39.99) , 6. Leather Ankle Boots -  New Look (£59.99) , 7. Polo Neck -  H&M (£19.99) , 8. Longline Biker Jacket -  River Island (£75) , 9. Camo Gloves -  ASOS (£10) , 10. Quilted Belt -  H&M (£12.99) , 11. Faux Fur Hat -  ASOS (£26.03) , 12. Faux Fur Waistcoat -  H&M (£24.99) , 13. Mary Jane Platforms -  ASOS (£85) , 14. Strappy Swing Dress -  Missguided (£19.99) I’m probably a bit early with a A/W lust list, it is only August after all. If you’re like me & you’re not a massive fan of the colder season, then I’m sure you’ll also feel that the thought of a new winter wardrobe is about the only thing that’ll make it slightly more bearable. Hello woolly hats, faux fur & cosy socks! Eeek now that is excit...

1.  Motel Henna Hand Print Crop Top (£18) , 2. Essie Picket Fence (£7.82) , 3.  Motel Silver Bag (£30) , 4.  Motel Palm Leaf Print Tube Skirt (£22) , 5. Motel Moustache Bag (£30) , 6. Topshop Cut Out Boots (£38) , 7. ASOS Ipad Case (£15) , 8. Missguided Sweatpants (£23.99) , 9. Topshop Mesh Make Up Bag (£8) ,  10. ASOS Platforms (£45) , 11. Jelly Shoes (£9.99) , 12. Motel Fur Bag (£35) , 13. Essie Mint Candy Apple (£7.99) , 14. Missguided Shirt Cape (£29.99) I will say that this post isn’t sponsored by Missguided & Motel.. Ha! They were the first two sites I went on while I was looking for my ‘dream’ holiday wardrobe and basically, I wanted everything. BOO. They’re definitely filling the gap that Nasty Gal has left on the UK market.  We can all dream right?! This time next week, I’ll be in New York. ARGH. I know, I’m sure you’re all thinking ‘Lydia will you please shut the hell up about this holiday’ but it is such a big deal for me ...

1. Rihanna for River Island Shirt (£45), Crop Top (£25) & Shorts (£25), 2. Rihanna for River Island Tie Dye  Top  (£20) &  Shorts  (£35), 3. Miso Harlequin  Two Piece  (£10) &  Leggings  (£7), 4. Boohoo Lime Sequinned  Top  (£20) &  Skirt  (£25), 5. Boohoo Mesh Cut Out  Top  (£12) &  Skirt  (£12), 6. H&M Cross  Skirt  (£12.99) &  Trousers  (£14.99), 7. Rihanna for River Island Crochet Top (£35) & Skirt (£45) Co-ordinates are the things I'm lusting after way too much right now. Clothing websites adding a 'Co-ords' section just isn't helping! This trend is probably my favourite in a long time.. so much so that I spent the day looking for the perfect matching set to wear to an interview. Unfortunately, I didn’t find anything that fit my teeny budget, but had I had pennies to spend I would have been treating myself. BOO, I hate being skint! I ...

1.  Fishnet Top , 2.  Pleather Shorts , 3.  Neon Pink Top , 4.  Stud Crop Top , 5.  Lime Crop Top , 6.  Patent Platforms , 7.  White Dungarees , 8.  Drop Back Body , 9.  Bardot Top , 10.  Cut Out Mesh Top , 11.  Hollogram Bag , 12.  Oversized Tee , 13.  Side Split Skirt , 14.  Tie Dye Shorts I’ve got another giveaway for you today.. exciting stuff! Now I know I only did one the other week, but it’s just how things have fallen time wise. Hopefully that’s alright.. I don’t want people thinking I’m trying to ‘buy’ followers, it’s just the opportunity has been there recently & it seems daft to let you miss out on goodies! A couple of months ago, some of you may have seen that I went & won the Boohoo #globalstyler competition (eek!).. with the prize being an amazing holiday of a lifetime & some spends at Boohoo. Yep, I did scream quite a bit & spent the day/week skipping around the house. I have...

1.  Mesh Turtle Neck , 2.  Pink Sunglasses , 3.  Sports Tee , 4.  Skort , 5.  Chunky Necklace , 6.  See Through Clutch , 7.  Polka Dot Platform Trainers , 8.  Knuckle Phone Case (Samsung Galaxy S3) , 9.  Skort , 10.  'Trust No Bitch' Necklace , 11.  Transparent Boots , 12.  Head Chain , 13.  Neon Clutch , 14.  Blue Sunglasses Pretty random bunch of stuff I’m lusting after today. Once I get on eBay, I get carried away and my wish list gets longer and longer. This time I’ve tried to make sure a few of the bits are from UK sellers. Does anyone else get put off by ordering from some far away country and potentially having to wait 6 months (slight exaggeration) for it to arrive?! I have no patience. The most random thing is probably the phone case. I know it’s a crazy concept that may shock some people, but some of us don’t have IPhones. Ha! I feel like those of us that are lacking i...

1. Black Bodysuit (£25), 2. Pink Bikini Top  (£16) & Pink Bikini Bottoms (£12), 3. Halter Top (£28), Neon Bag (£16.75), 5. Sunflower Sunglasses (£5.99), 6.  Neon Swimsuit  (£19.90), 7. Pork Pie Hat (£10.65), 8. Pinafore Dress (£45), 9. Pink Sunglasses (£5.99), 10. Denim Bum Bag (£18), 11. Neon Socks (£4), 12. Floral Sunglasses (£9.99), 13. Embellished Beanie (£30), 14. Knee High Pastel Socks (£4), 15. Metallic Belt (£4) I was a bit bored of seeing my face on here so thought I’d do a lust list. I got a bit carried away getting all excited about summer, so it’s kind of ended up being a summer holiday wish list. I never normally even think about bikinis or warm weather gear, but seen as this year for the first in 10 I should (hopefully!) be going away I allowed myself a bit of online window shopping. Summer clothes are so exciting aren’t they?! They’re just more bright and lively.. that neon green could perk up any sulky day!  The p...

1. Tunic Dress - Here  (£28),  2. Hunter Black Gloss Wellies - Here (£85),  3. Lazy Oaf Beanie - Here (£20),  4. Hunter Black Fleece Wellie Socks - Here (£17),  5. Pink Bag - Here (£29.99),  6. Jeffrey Campbell Coltranes - Here (£135),  7. LA Beanie - Here (£12),  8. Metallic Clutch - Here (£14.99),  9. Coltrane Lookalikes - Here (£65),  10. Black Cord Pini - Here (£42),  11. Pink Metallic Cambridge Satchel - Here (£62),  12. Hair Bows - Here (£1.99),  13. Tattoo Doc Martens - Here (£120),  14. Lilac Metallic Cambridge Satchel - Here (£62) Anyone who follows me on Instagram will know that I’m constantly posting pictures of things I really want, but can’t actually afford to buy. So I thought I’d do a little post on my current wish list. Yes, it’s a big un & completely unrealistic.. A girl can dream though eh?! I think it’s nice to have a few things that you can think ‘if I won the...