Opinions needed please!

I have been after trying my hand at alterations for a while. So when I spotted this dress at a Jumble Sale at the weekend for just 25p (!!!!), I thought it would be the perfect starting point. I was going to take it up to just above the knee. But when I tried it on I actually really like the length. I feel like a lady. Like my boyfriend said, I feel like I should be having a summer picnic in Hyde Park. I think it is from the 80s as it had shoulder pads which I took out straight away. I have no desire to look like an American footballer. I looked up the label and it is a House of Fraser brand that still sells in store today. Brand new dresses retail at £89!

Excuse the bare feet but I am stuck on the footwear department. I tried brogues but they just did not look right. I tried white tights with it but alas I looked like I was wearing surgical stockings so I think it will be a strictly summer dress.

So opinions please!

Shall I alter it? Will it be difficult because of the pleats? (I can always get some help off my Aunt as she used to be a dressmaker)

What shoes would go best with it?

The jumble was a success, apart from the fact I nearly got beaten up by 80 year old grannies. No one comes between them and bargains as I found out! I managed to get a bunch of things for Ebay, brand new electric blue flat pumps from New Look, a pair of pearl earrings (RIP they have now broken, quite possibly why they were 50p!) and a huge Mary Poppins style carpet bag which I am unsure on wether to keep or sell.

Outfit details:

Cream cardigan: Topshop

Cream statement ring: Primark

Nail varnish: Raspberry Barry M

P.s how amazing is my new bed cover! It was from Primark! Inside it has rows of cameos, I am in love!

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Stylish Blogger Award

I have been meaning to do this for ages. I have been awarded the stylish blogger award by two lovely ladies, Charlotte and Amy you should check out their blogs! :) Thank you!

My seven facts that are not that interesting haha sorry girls!

1. As much as I love The Strokes, Bloc Party, Libertines and We are Scientists. Deep down my all time favourite band, much to the disgust of my friends, is the Backstreet Boys. There I said it. I have been completely in love with Nick Carter since I was 9. I have managed to see them 3 times, each time better than the last.

2. I am an ebay freak. I am obsessed with selling things on ebay, so much so that when I visit people houses I take their rubbish home with me. My ebay listings are extremely random. I am at the Post Office so often that they know me by name!

3. I don't like tea or and hot drinks. I tried Tea at The Ritz but could not manage to drink it. I just do not like the taste. Give me diet coke any day!

4. My favourite programme is Sex and the City. I have watched it god knows how many times. I still think Carrie should have stayed with Aiden.

5. I adore high heels, the higher the better. But alas I cannot walk in them. I am famous in my group of friends for falling over. They even have a bet between them on what time I will fall over during a night out.

6. I used to be a complete tomboy. I regularly went to watch West Ham with my dad and at one point could tell you anything about football in any league. I spent my life in tracksuits, my favourite one used to be a bright orange Kappa one. I thought I was Sporty Spice.

7. I love gigging. In fact I could go to a gig everyday and would choose it over clubbing anyday. I have been neglecting live music for the last few years. In my younger days it was all I used to spend my money on. However I have decided to get back into the swing of things. I have three lined up already this year and am looking to add to it. I NEED TO SEE THE STROKES!

I have tagged:

E l l i e W a l k e r

Bow Dream Nation

Jazzpad

monicabarleycorn

polkadani: addicted to pretty things

Then she'll carelessly cut you

sweet monday

All the girls above have amazing style and I would love to raid all their wardrobes!

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He's got two left feet and he bites my moves

Outfit:

Tobacco chunky cardigan: Primark

White vest: Topshop

Floral jersey skirt: River Island

Brown tights: Primark

Cameo pearl necklace: Topshop

Floral earrings: gift

Cream statement ring: Primark

Not the most exciting outfit today but i've been having a coursework day. I have managed to complete a 1500 word essay, you have no idea how pleased I am! I will not be beaten by uni work ha! I'm having a bit of a break now and waiting for the boy to come round. I found this necklace and have fallen in love all over again. I think I brought it on my gap year when I was extremely flash with my cash haha! I was working full time and spend far too much money when in hindsight I should have saved! Ahhhh those were the days of endless shopping!

I'm not planning on doing anything tonight because my bank account is feeling extremely sorry for itself. My boyfriend did offer to pay for me to go to the cinema tonight, we both want to see The Fighter. Mmmmm Mark Whalberg! I said no because I feel bad taking his money when he very generously got me Coco Madamoiselle from his trip to Ireland. Its an early Valentines gift :) But I am so drained from uni work that I am desperate to go out so I might just take him up on his offer and pay him back when my ebay dosh comes through.

Has anyone got any exciting plans for Valentines Day?

Me and the boy don't usually celebrate it as our anniversary is on the 30th January, we have both decided that that is more important. I have however raided Tescos and brough their £15 finest meal deal. I brought chorizo and cheese chicken, green beans and new potatoes with chocolate pudding for afters. All washed down with a lovely bottle of rose cava. Perfect! Now we just have to agree on a film to watch, I think i'm going to push for something girly!

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend :)

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