OOTD: Black midi skirt

Outfit:
Velvet cropped jacket: Topshop (similar)
Black cropped tee: Topshop (similar)
Black and silver netted midi skirt: c/o Chi Chi London thanks to Etail PR
Silver t-bar heels: Primark (similar)

I feel like this outfit is around three months too late. It feels and looks a bit too Christmassy for March. But I'm a rebel so I'm going to run with it anyway! The skirt is too pretty to be tucked away in the wardrobe. I'm kinda digging the wonky lop-sided-ness of these pictures - makes me feel a little bit Alice In Wonderland. Never a bad thing right?

On Thursday I'm off to Chicago and the surrounding areas for eight days on a press trip. Excited doesn't even cover it! I only went to America for the first time last year and have been desperate to venture back ever since. I'm looking forward to seeing another side of the States. I've got a feeling that it's going to be a lot different to NYC. I've got a few posts scheduled to help keep you entertained when I'm away. Keep an eye out!

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OOTD: Snakeskin shoes

Outfit:

Khaki trench coat: Primark (similar)
Roll neck black tunic: ASOS
Black ripped knee jeans: F&F
Snakeskin effect heeled pumps: Carvela via TK Maxx (similar)

Excuse the extremely windswept hair - I've heard it's the new thing for S/S14.

When I'm having a bit of a podge day I opt for an all-black outfit. It does wonders for the self esteem! It needs a bit of a boost at the minute which is why I've joined Slimming World. Hopefully it will help me kick self-esteem's butt. Please feel free to share any SW food blogs. I'm always after meal inspiration. Black also helps makes me feel a little it more put together and dare I say, a little classy. I know, I know. Stranger things have happened.

I'd just like to say a huge thank you for everyone's kind words on my friendship post. The love it's gotten has made me blush - you're all such babes. I'm so glad that so many of you can relate to it and I'm not alone. Be strong guys! You don't have to settle in friendships. You all deserve so much better.

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The Hogwarts Express - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

I only visited the Warner Bros. Studio Tour back in December last year but when I was invited to a VIP launch of the Hogwarts Express through work, I couldn't turn it down! Walking down that red carpet was what childhood dreams are made of. 

The steam train was a sight to behold - it looks even more impressive in real life. We were kindly treated to a smoking cocktail before listening to a speech from one of the big wigs at Warner Bros. The Hogwarts Express is actually privately owned and was still being used last year. We're very lucky to see it at the studios! 

You'll be able to have your photo taken on platform 9 3/4 pushing a magic trolley into the wall. There's even a special simulated carriage to try out. You can walk through the carriages on the train itself and see significant props from each of the films. Finally there's a special railway shop for you to buy all your favourite memorabilia. Look at Hedwig making an appearance too! The new exhibition really does help add to the magic of the studios. Make sure you book in a trip to see it for yourself.

Bring me back a chocolate frog please! 

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