Shoes . . .

Does any one else really struggle organising there stuff into an arrangement there happy with? Sorting out my stuff always takes me forever and it nearly always seems to get messy again, but yesterday I gave sorting out my shoes another go! I wanted them easily accessible but I without building a case specifically for them in my wardrobe or spending an absolute fortune. So after clearing out tonnes, right the way from flip-flops to boots I had to decide how to put them back. Now this my sound absolutely stupid, you may be thinking just place them at the bottom of the wardrobe and walk away! But I cant fit them all like that and didn’t want to separate them into different wardrobes/places. So I purchased these clear shoe boxes. I used to keep all my shoes in shoe boxes but trying to find the pair I wanted was such a hassle, especially when I'm in a hurry and I end up flinging them about everywhere boxes boots and sandals all jumbled up on the floor! But these work really well I can see what’s in them and don’t have to take photos of all my shoes to stick on the front. They stack much better too as there all the same size. Here’s a little pic for you, not very exciting but I'm quite proud, you wouldn’t believe how long it took my to get it tidy! 

Love Lola

OOTD

Outfit of the day! My first one I’m very excited! Now I’m not sure about the picture quality here so do let me know what you think. The weather in England (or my part at least) is completely miserable, it’s drizzly, grey and I can’t wait to get to another country and some sun (little bit of a moan there sorry!). So unfortunately my summer clothes are remaining in my wardrobe but I thought I’d post my outfit anyway. Today I’m wearing my new Asos skirt; it’s a gentle a line style with a gingerbread man print. I then paired it with a plain black spaghetti strap top and to make the look not to childish I guess I wore my leather jacket too (from international). I thought this gave the look a bit more of an edge rather than a pretty look. I then added my high heeled turn down ankle boots from new look about two years ago but I absolutely love them so have kept them quite a while now.

My jewellery is all silver and quite simple; I went for my h necklace which was a birthday present and a silver pearl bracelet. My makeup is a simple smoky eye and a plum lip, and I left my hair natural and kind of wavy. 

Hope you like,

Skirt pattern

 

(more photos on my tumblr as usual)

Love Lola

Book Review

Not quite sure whether this post fits with the blog theme but thought I’d pop it in any way! So a book review today. I just finished reading chocolate shoes and wedding blues by Trisha Ashley, it’s a very typical chick flick book, but a great easy read especially on a sun lounger while on holiday this year. The story is about a woman reaching the end of her younger years and time when she can have children but without her fiancée or children which she desperately want. The lead is a great character and feels much more real than a lot of chick flick characters, she loves baking, eating and shoes! A girl with great taste hehe! However you can see where the story is going right from the blurb, it’s definitely not for those wanting a intellectual read. Despite the predictability though I think I’d be disappointed if the story didn’t go the way it does and there are a few surprise twists. This is the first book I’ve read by Ashley and I’ll be reading more for sure! Well written idealistic rom com!

Love Lola

First Haul

Eeeek my first blogger haul, I'm very excited! Ok so I bought a pair of gorgeous shoes from AX-Paris, they're very classic, simple pointed stiletto, a must have staple. I also got earrings and a floral bracelet from forever 21. The earrings are gold with pastel colour stones which i think are great to add a bit of colour to an outfit (and the pastel colours are bang on trend for spring/summer 2012). I also picked up this great glitter nail varnish from Topshop, the official name is adrenalin. However my most exciting purchase is this six in a bag by cargo. It’s a solid black makeup bag (great for shoving in your handbag!) and contains 6 key pieces of makeup. The set includes a lip gloss, lip pencil, eyeliner, one base (concealer and foundation in one), cheek activator and a lash activator (AKA mascara). It also has a mirror and plenty of room for adding extras that you view as essential. And that’s all for this little haul, please comment and if anyone would like a review of any of the above let me know.

Love Lola