Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Wedding styling

Next are running another amazing styling competition, this time with The Rock and Roll Bride blog... the challenge? To style wedding outfits using the Next range – ohhhhh I've had so much fun!!

As life rolls on and getting to the point now that I'm no longer the bridesmaid and my little girl is! I've styled outfits for us both where she is the gorgeous bridesmaid, and me a very happy guest. I've based it on a monochrome wedding theme as it's a big style trend at the moment and is so eye-catching. Plus even my 87 year old Nan agrees it is now fine to wear black to a wedding! I hope you like my choices, I am so in love with the dresses I have chosen.




All together the outfits for the two of us come to £190, well within the challenge budget of £500, I might have to head back to the Next site and pick out a suit for the other half with the rest of the (imaginary) money!

Here are the links to my chosen products in case anybody wants to locate them, Emily x

Girl's pumps: http://www.next.co.uk/x502670s10
Bridesmaid Dress: http://www.next.co.uk/g71138s1

Black and White Dress: http://www.next.co.uk/x50102s7
Sandals: http://www.next.co.uk/x50312s1
Clutch Bag: http://www.next.co.uk/x506368s2#791083x50
Necklace: http://www.next.co.uk/x505386s1#146118x50


Wednesday 20 June 2012

Styling my tot from the gorgeous Next collection

This is my entry into the Next competition being hosted by the fantastic 'All Baby Advice' blog. The challenge? To style an outfit from this season's Next's maternity or childrenswear ranges. As I'm not pregnant I have chosen to style an outfit for my little girl – it was so had to narrow down my choices as the range is full of beautiful items!

This is my chosen outfit and it's ready for anything the British summer might throw at us! I've had so much fun doing this, I hope you can tell! x




















































Why I love this outfit











I fell in love with this playsuit as soon as I saw it, it is perfect for messing about in the garden or for a family day at the seaside. I love how it is all about fun and has a casual feel, but at the same time it is really stylish and super cute! It has gorgeous detailing around the buttons and looks like it would be really comfortable, which is very important when you're busy playing. As much as I love girly clothes it's nice to see something still really pretty that isn't necessarily bright pink. It's perfect for little adventurers like my gorgeous girl. Spot on Next!


Truthfully we're not great with keeping hats on but this one would definitely be worth the risk. It's amazingly cute isn't it? I can't think of a better way to keep the sun off in style!






Ah fun summer days and long lazy evenings... you know when you've been out and about all day at the beach playing and then you get back to the campsite in the evening and the sun is starting to go down? I just want something really soft and snuggly to put on my daughter and this cardigan would be perfect! It's made of 100% cotton so you know it is going to be great quality and lovely and soft. My little girl is pretty argumentative when it comes to coats but if you present her with a 'jacket' she's happy as anything, so this would work really for us. Am loving the cool nautical look it has going on too, it really has that summer feel!


I have been looking for some little runabout shoes that I can keep by the backdoor so that Squiggle can pop them on quickly when she wants to go out in the garden. These have Velcro straps which are perfect as she loves putting her shoes on by herself at the moment and these would be really easy to manage. The bow makes them very sweet too and I think they would go really well with any summer outfit, not just this one!


 

Yellow Duffle Coat
Well this is England and although we hope for sun, there's bound to be some rain and plenty of wind – this mean a coat is an essential item for any outfit. I wish I could have this coat for myself, I wouldn't mind putting it on when it's so sunny in yellow. It is simply gorgeous and would cheer up any dull day. It feels me with a nice sense of nostalgia – we were always dressed in little duffle coats when we were younger and I really love these timeless styles. Plus yellow just happens to be Squiggle's favourite colour and yet something that isn't in her wardrobe!


What's the up-side of rain? PUDDLES! Puddles bring lots of smiles and giggles to our family so we always have to have wellies on hand. These boots are perfect for getting in the spirit of things, what with the Jubilee and the Olympics I think it's time to splash the Union Jack a little. Perfect for all round fun!


I hope you like my choices, I've absolutely loved putting the post together. If you are a parent blogger you should really have a go too, there is an unbelievable £500 voucher up for grabs. No really! I find Next clothes great value so this would go such a long way. I'm off to have a look at t I've absolutely loved putting the post together. Iet some more inspiration.

I'd love to hear what you think of my dream shopping spree. x




Thursday 31 May 2012

Party time with Next – treasure hunt competition

Who's ready for the Jubilee weekend? It's going to be a weekend packed full of celebrations and Next are joining in the fun with some fantastic competitions to get us in the party mood. It's all about finding hidden Next objects in their special Jubilee photos. 

I am delighted to be running one of their fantastic competitions here on my blog, which gives one of you the chance to win the fab 'Geri flag T-shirt'. 

To enter, simply follow Never Bored of Bubbles either on GFC or Networked blogs and let me know which you have done, then answer the following question (please make sure you leave a way for me to contact you). 

How many people have Union Jacks on their outfit?


So eyes peeled and make sure you look at whole outfits (not just the clothes) *hint* *hint*! 

Leave your answer in the comments below, and be quick it closes Tuesday 5 June 2012 at 3pm. A winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries using random.org

Competition is UK only.

Good luck and enjoy the extra long bank holiday!


This competition is now closed. Thanks to everybody who entered, it was a tricky one but the answer was 4. The t-shirt, dress, pumps and bag, well done if you got it correct!

I picked the winner using random.org and the winner is....


1. Leopard Print Mommy

Congratulations!! I'll be in touch shortly.



Thursday 22 March 2012

Gorgeous Spring / Summer dresses from Next



I'm in love with the new dresses from Next. Watching their new video showcasing them, combined with the sun gleaming through my window, is really getting me in the mood for summer! What do you think?

My favourite is the Tropical Print Shift Dress, a bargain at only £35 and so versatile.

I also think the Sequin shift dress is beautiful, the mint colour is just gorgeous... I'm just not sure I've got the occasion for that one or more importantly the legs to pull it off?!

Friday 16 March 2012

Dress up Friday

It's dress up Friday over on the Reiss twitter page. I spend quite a lot of time browsing their website dreaming up outfits, so I could't resist putting an outfit together here on my blog. In a few Fridays time I'll be at my brother's wedding at the very stylish, Rennie Mackintosh designed venue, 'The Art House' in Glasgow. This would be my perfect 'Dress Up Friday' for the occasion. How beautiful is the Lexi stepped dress? I love the colour and the gorgeous lines of the shape. If you want to find links to any of the garments visit my board on pinterest here.

I'd love to know what you think of my dream outfit!