Going Wild for Wild Pair

11 Apr

Online shopping is great.

One minute I’ll be writing a report, the next I’ll be entering my card details on a website the next. Yes, as you can imagine I get easily distracted by pretty clothes and shoes when I’m on my computer.

I do love physically shopping for clothes, it will always be my preferred method but I love discovering new brands and stores online.

One store that we have recently been introduced to is ‘Wild Pair‘- a New Zealand owned and family operated business with a long history in fashion footwear. They had me at the word ‘footwear’. Us Wardrobe ladies love our shoes!

It’s not just shoes they sell, they’ve got a great selection of clothing and accessories.

Flip Wedge @ Wild Pair (£95.77)

Flip Wedge @ Wild Pair (£95.77)

Y.R.U Lo Skull @ Wild Pair (£82.08)

Y.R.U Lo Skull @ Wild Pair (£82.08)

Cordoba @ Wild Pair (£106.04)

Cordoba @ Wild Pair (£106.04)

Secret Dress by Little One @ Wild Pair (£44.43)

Secret Dress by Little One @ Wild Pair (£44.43)

Plaid Short @ Wild Pair (£44.43)

Plaid Short @ Wild Pair (£44.43)

Heart Ring by Neverever @ Wild Pair (£13.62)

Heart Ring by Neverever @ Wild Pair (£13.62)

Tan Satchel by Deux Chic @ Wild Pair (£34.16)

Tan Satchel by Deux Chic @ Wild Pair (£34.16)

 

I’m in love with those wedges! Oh and those shorts-PU & Plaid…too cool.

The only thing about online shopping is delivery and with this site it will probably cost a bit more as it is being shipped from New Zealand. However, I’ve ordered stuff from around the world before and never really had a problem. I guess the other alternative is we go to New Zealand ourselves to personally collect them…!

Have you heard of Wild Pair before? What do you think of our picks? 

Sunny

NB: This is a sponsored post, but we only write about brands/events that both ourselves and our readers would be truly interested in.

WIOW: Back In Black

3 Apr

I love New Look.

Since the start of the blog (2009 fyi) I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed by their collections. Every season they make me spend my money!

I know my blogging resolution was to inject some colour into my wardrobe but with the weather we’ve been having it’s been hard to get into the S/S spirit. So I’ve gone back to black.

When I was given a 25% off New Look voucher the other week, I couldn’t resist. I went into the Bullring store after work, hoping to use my voucher wisely. Maybe a nice jumper as it was cold and snowy? Maybe I should buy a nice scarf to keep my neck warm?

So what did I buy?

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Chunky platforms @ New Look £27.99

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Buckle peep-toe wedges @ New Look £22.99

Excuse the Instagram pics. I didn’t have time to take proper photos. Yes, I bought 2 pairs of shoes- fit shoes in my defence. I had my eye on the chunky black platforms for a while but thought they would be too high for me. However, with my 25% off voucher in hand, I thought ah what the hell! They are actually quite easy to walk in. High but I love them! I bought the second pair of shoes incase I couldn’t walk in the first pair. I had every intention of returning one pair but err I couldn’t decide.

The platforms got a lot of love from my friends and some fellow bloggers…but then so did the wedges. Neither shoe is suitable for the cold weather but once the sun shines, I’ll get my wear out of both right?

What do you think? Shall I keep both or return one pair?

Sunny

Karl Lagerfeld unveils New Watch Collection

6 Mar

Last Thursday I was lucky enough to go along to a preview of a new watch collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld. As you know, Lagerfeld’s name is synonymous with Chanel and Fendi, though he is quite busy in his own right, having just opened a boutique store with his own designs in Paris last week and working with Melissa on a new range of shoes.

The preview took place in boutique.Goldsmiths in Bullring, Birmingham. I don’t always like being in jewellery shops as I always feel slightly uncomfortable browsing in them. However the space in this boutique is very appealing and fresh, and I felt very happy ogling what was on display and making mental notes of possible future purchases.

A little look inside the boutique

A little look inside the boutique

Now, there is something that I am well-known for and that is constantly being at least ten minutes late to everything. It won’t surprise anyone to know that I don’t actually own a watch. But they are enjoying the spotlight at the moment and seem to be the new accessory to invest in.

This new collection is unmistakably Lagerfeld. From the 7 watches, featuring Karl’s favourite number (no prizes for guessing what that is) to the bold look, these are watches designed for all occasions, whether you want something for every day wear to a finishing touch to a glam outfit.

I decided to try on a zip watch. These watches are fun as you can unzip them and mix and match with others to create whatever look you want. I also really like these cuff-style watches and there is an added bonus for me, in that they suit my slim wrists. This watch comes in black or white and is £279.

Other zip watches

Other zip watches (and a pocket watch!)

I really loved the zip watches in black and can definitely see myself wearing these with a going-out outfit.

Here are a few other watches I really loved in the collection.

From the Karl 7 range, £259

From the Karl 7 range, £259

£419

£419

£229

£229

The collection is available to buy now, with the launch collection featuring limited editions of the watches which are engraved on the back and come in beautiful limited edition packaging. There is only a small number of limited editions out there, so if you’re looking for a special purchase I would definitely urge you to head to your nearest boutique.Goldsmiths soon.

I think these watches definitely make a statement and will make great stand-out additions to your existing watch collection. Even I might be persuaded to begin a love affair with watches because of these designs..

Thank you to B Public Relations for the chance to preview these watches and, more importantly, for these scrummy cupcakes!

Never had so much sugar so early in the morning before but.. worth it!

Never had so much sugar so early in the morning before but.. worth it!

What do you think of the new collection?

Bhavna

A lesson in styling from Umberto Giannini

4 Mar

A few weeks ago we were invited to a haircare masterclass, hosted by Umberto Giannini at their salon in Selfridges, Bullring. Now the top floor of Selfridges is not one that I often venture to. You’re more likely to find me in the food court waiting for my favourite Yo! Sushi dish to pass by me (for anyone who’s interested, it’s the Crunchy Prawn ISO). So I have to confess that I did not even know that there was a hair salon in Selfridges. My bad!

I was quite excited about this masterclass because Umberto Giannini is such an established hair care brand and I’ve used their products for a good few years. It was also great to be exploring the salon for the very first time. It’s a very chic and inviting salon and set in a rather good location. You can get your hair done and immediately go and accessorise it with the latest trends. I know whenever I get my hair done I’m always in the mood to shop immediately afterwards. I suppose it’s from that boost you get when you have new hair and feel good about yourself.

Umberto Giannini treated us bloggers to some gorgeous cupcakes and champagne before the evening kicked off with a talk about the latest hair trends.

Cupcakes

There’s me!

From grungy waves to up-dos, we looked at the trends seen on the catwalks recently. Though some of the catwalk looks were very elaborate and highly dramatic to reflect the collections, the main focus was on simplifying these looks for every day wear, and being able to create the looks at home. In actual fact, a lot of the styles looked very complicated but are very simple to achieve.

After the presentation, all of us bloggers had a chance to talk to a stylist about our own hair and the things we wanted to be able to achieve with it.

I started growing out my hair last year. I’m used to having either a very short crop or a simple bob and so I don’t tend to do much with my longer hair. The thing I wanted to learn was how to achieve a messy up-do. I love trawling YouTube for hair and beauty tutorials, but no matter how many I’ve watched, I’ve never been able to create an up-do of my own. Thankfully, my lovely stylist Claire was on hand to show me a couple of styles, what UG products from their Frizzi range to use to help maintain it and even gave me the chance to try doing it for myself. After all, that’s what a masterclass is for!

First Claire showed me how to try a top-knot, although my hair is still slightly too short for this to happen easily.

UG_masterclass

Then we tried a messy up-do. I’m very pleased to say that I have been able to try doing it at home for myself and have done a very good job at it too! I’m not really into sleek hair styles, so I was really happy with this look. Here are a few pics of the finished look.

UG-Up

UG_side

As I mentioned earlier, we also had a chance to have a look at some products from their Frizzi range. Everyone hates frizz and these Umberto Giannini products are designed to beat the frizz and ensure hair is healthy looking.

A few products from their Frizzi range

A few products from their Frizzi range

This range is not only good for people who are prone to having frizzy hair. It’s also great for people like me who are worried about the damage heat-styling does to their hair. I’ve been using the Miracle Worker with Argan Oil since our masterclass and I can honestly say that I’ve noticed a massive difference in the way my hair feels. I’ve been worried about blow-drying my hair so much now that it’s getting longer but this product has helped make my hair feel silky smooth, shiny and healthy looking. I’ve used plenty of hair serums in the past but this one has to be one of my favourites.

The Frizzi range is available from Boots and Umberto Giannini salons. I would definitely recommend trying these products out as they’re affordable and will produce great results.

As I had such a great experience with them, I’ve booked a haircut for myself at the Birmingham salon and I will share the results!

Have you tried any Frizzi products? Which one is your favourite?

Bhavna

Wardrobe Wishlist: Hurry Up Payday

16 Feb

After a very good month of January where I was careful with my spending…I’ve totally let myself down in February. The worst thing is we’re only half way in!

I’ll share with you my purchases in another post as I am actually quite pleased with them haha. Managed to get some right bargains as well as some lovely new SS13 stuff.

Saying that I’m not doing quite so well on my resolutions, but I’m getting there! These past two weeks I’ve spent a lot of time hitting the shops and browsing online. Mainly due to work reasons but it is so frickin’ dangerous, just makes me want to buy EVERYTHING. So many nice clothes and shoes *cries*

I’ve decided, this weekend I’m going to try and have my wardrobe clear out-after a much needed mammoth lie in! I need to make room for these fit pieces after all…

Show me the lace, show me your dirty face:

Skater Lace Dress with 3/4 sleeves @ ASOS £28.00

Skater Lace Dress with 3/4 sleeves @ ASOS £28.00

Okay I’m not being filth, well lol It’s a lyric from an Example song but every time I see anything lacey this is what pops into my head- anyway! I pure heart this ASOS lace skater dress and have been lusting after it for a while. It’s one of those dresses I keep going back to so I might have to get it. Although it has now sold out in my size in the Navy. See you snooze, you lose! Green looks nice though too doesn’t it?

Mini vs Maxi

Black Zip detail PU Mini skirt @ Topshop £38.00

Black Zip detail PU Mini skirt @ Topshop £38.00

I very nearly bought the first skirt from Topshop as it was in the sale rail. I was gutted when I found out it was still full price as I couldn’t justify spending £38 on a mini skirt when the weather is like it is at the moment. To be honest, I have PU shorts and trousers so just wanted to make it a hat-trick with this PU skirt lol. It seems to have sold out online so I might regret my decision if it’s not in store anymore eek. I do like it…

The second skirt I have had my eye on is this River Island navy maxi skirt. I was after one last summer and everywhere seemed to have sold out in my size. It’s a Limited Edition skirt so I’ll have to be quick before it goes. Think it’ll be a great edition to my working wardrobe and perfect in the summer with my sandals. Bring on the sunshine!

Limited Edition navy jersey maxi skirt @ River Island £25.00

Limited Edition navy jersey maxi skirt @ River Island £25.00

New Look Love

Red and Navy gingham shirt @ New Look £14.99

Red and Navy gingham shirt @ New Look £14.99

Blue anchor print knitted jumper @ New Look £17.99

Blue anchor print knitted jumper @ New Look £17.99

Well my favourite High Street store does it again. You might as well get my wages sent directly to my local store, I’ve never gone in and thought there’s nothing here that I want. I’ve already made some cheeky New Look purchases this week, they’ve got some fab stuff in. The gingham shirt would look great with my Baracuta Harrington jacket which I can’t wait to dig out again when the weather gets warmer. Oh and there is no other reason for me wanting that jumper other than the fact it has an anchor on it. Obsessed.

There’s also a nice sleeveless skull print dress that I saw in H&M for like £14.99 that I want. Shame I can’t find a pic of it but trust me it is “so me” – man the weather needs to fix up, sharp!

So when is payday again?

What items have you got on your Wardrobe Wishlist?

Sunny

The January Blues: My 5 Fashion Resolutions

19 Jan

First of all, hello 2013!

It still feels weird saying that, I keep forgetting 2012 is over. What a year that was…but we have high hopes this year so lets hope it’s a lucky year!

Now the month of January ALWAYS gets a lot of stick. People are skint and depressed, usually because they have spent all their money over Christmas and New Year and of course the dieting kicks in. I celebrate my birthday in Jan (the 7th in case you want to send me a belated present *wink*) and every year I am faced with the effort task of getting people to snap out of their New Year phunk. Spare a thought for us January babies- team Capricorn innit.

Anyway, January shouldn’t be a month of moping about. It’s the start of a new year, a new season! For a lot of us that means ‘new you’- from a new hair cut or colour to a change in attitude.

Maybe it’s because I’ve turned 25 (no really) but I’ve decided to be more daring this year- with my wardrobe of course. Classic ‘look good, feel good’ scenario. So i’ll probably regret sharing this but here are my five fashion resolutions for the year:

1. Wear more bright colours- pretty much standard. Regular readers will know that A/W is my favourite season as I love the dark colours. I can see myself buying into the monochrome trend this SS13 but I need to wear more bright colours. Now i’m not saying neon (one step at a time) but I do need to inject some colour into my wardrobe that isn’t blue or black! Orange is meant to be a hot colour this season so i might have to give it a try!

Fluro Orange Lace Pelmet Skirt @ Topshop £40.00

Fluro Orange Lace Pelmet Skirt @ Topshop £40.00

2. Not to be afraid to leave my hat on- I’ve never really been a hat person as I’ve always thought hats didn’t suit me. I understand that certain types don’t but then others do. I just have to test them all out until I find the ones that do- simple right? The ghetto girl in me wants to try a snapback…not the ones full of studs etc but a simple one like this Boy London one. Or a bowler hat. No harm in trying is there?!

Boy London snapback cap @ ASOS £35.00

Boy London snapback cap @ ASOS £35.00

3. Buy more statement pieces- I’m quite a sensible shopper and like buying things that I know are versatile. But I’ve realised I don’t have a lot of statement pieces in my wardrobe. When I say statement, something that stands out and won’t necessarily got with everything. Take this tasseled Kimono from Boohoo.com for example. I try and stay away from prints but I do like this Kimono (I don’t own one actually) and the tassels give it a little something extra. May have to buy!

Print Tasseled Kimono @ Boohoo.com £20.00

Print Tasseled Kimono @ Boohoo.com £20.00

4. Have a Wardrobe clear out- For me this is an important fashion resolution. I am a hoarder. Clothes, old school exercise books, pens, receipts- you name it. I hate throwing things away because I am a sentimental fool. Is it just me?? I’ll pick up an item with the intention of throwing it out but then never do! As a result of this, my wardrobes are bursting at the seems and as I have no recollection of what I actually own I end up duplicating my purchases. So at some point this year I need to be ruthless and have a wardrobe clear out. Might even make some money sticking stuff on eBay!

5. Stop dressing comfortably- I think this one ties in a lot of the other fashion resolutions. I’m probably not the only person who gets too comfortable with their dress sense. Some might say comfortable, others might say lazy. It’s so easy to stick on a jumper and jeans especially when the weather is as cold as it is now! I might have to stop being sensible and just be more daring. Even if the first step is to stop wearing flats in the day and bust out my heels!

Turquoise Platform Court Shoe @ New Look £19.99

Turquoise Platform Court Shoe @ New Look £19.99

As the cool kids say, YOLO.

What are your fashion resolutions this year? 

Sunny

Here’s To 2013…

31 Dec

We just wanted to wish everybody a Happy New Year!

2012 has been a crazy year for us which has meant we haven’t been able to blog much booo. We’ve had some great opportunities with the blog; celebrating our 3rd birthday, going to some great events, working with some fantastic brands as well as meeting some lovely people/bloggers.

We hope 2013 is going to be an even better year for us, both personally and blogging wise. Although we’ve all spoken of giving ourselves spending bans in the New Year (so many clothes), we know we won’t be able to resist browsing the shops for the SS13 trends.

So do keep an eye out on the blog for new posts. We really appreciate you guys following and supporting the blog!

In the meantime, you’ll find us on Facebook and Twitter talking nonsense. But we like talking nonsense so feel free to join in on the conversations! We also post a lot of pictures of events on our FB page so do check them out.

All that is left to say is we hope that 2013 is good to you too. We wish you good health, happiness and fit new additions to your wardrobes!

Lots of love,

Sunny, Chloe, Bhav and Steph

aka The Wardrobe Ladies xxxx

 

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