Shoes in the Asos sale

Hi lovelies!

Well I was hoping to start doing some OOTD snaps for the blog but my trusty sony ericsson phone just died and gave up on me :( it was a sad day, I loved that phone. Alas, I had to buy a replacement phone and came away with some sort of Samsung but only with a 2MP camera and NO FLASH! Whereas my last baby was a 5MP camera with flash, all different effects and even a 3D camera-which I never knew how to work but ah well!

Anyway, I want to focus more on the fashion side of things on this blog as I fell that I have lost my knack for it a bit. I am a total fashion junkie, watching the stars, the catwalks, the trends you name it. And without meaning to blow my own trumpet here I used to write some cracking fashion articles but Ive came across some sort of artistic writers block. Anna Wintour I am not, but I had a flair for writing about fashion, what to wear it with, for investing, the inspiration behind collections yadda yadda.

So anyhoo, to ease myself back in I was having a little look on Asos on their shoe sale. It has been noticeable if you will, along the fashion circle that platform heels just aren't in no more. And I blame Victoria Beckham  . Who else remembers when baby Harper was just born and Victoria was balancing her on her hip whilst still towering in the Louboutin Daffodils? I used to get vertigo for ever imaging walking in such a heel height and platform with a baby on my hip, oh the fear of falling!

Is nobody else not queasy at the thought of walking at that height with a babe on the arm? No, just me then?

 Now however, she has ditched the platforms (but not the Louboutins) for, in my opinion, and even sexier heel. A proper heel as your feet are really put at an awkward angle and their is no platform to level things out if you will. I love this type of shoe. its the type of shoe that really lifts your posture, keeps your back aligned and gives that wiggle that Marilyn Monroe would be envious off. She has also been pictured in her brogues that she designed along with Manolo Blahnik for her S/S13 collection, so is this the end of the heel for Vicky? I hope not! For this woman is a style Queen in my opinion and she literally sets the height of whats acceptable for fashion.

Ahhhh much better Victoria!

I'm sure you have all witnessed the backlash of the platform among the high street, surely? Do not despair though for some of them are really GORGEOUS! I would recommend River Island to all my shoe loving friends, they have ditched the platform but have kept the heel height if that is what you all like ( I DO! ) with some beautiful caged sandals, blocked heels, strappy sandals. Whatever you're looking they have it!

IN LOVE with these bad boys. River Island £45

I actually bought a beautiful pair of black suede court heels form Zara, complete with studded ankle strap for only £20! I unveiled them for my first outing to my friends 21st last week and I felt so sophisticated being a reasonable height without towering over everybody. (I am quite tall, and when wearing platform 6inch heels I literally tower over everybody.) I also got loads of complements on the shoes, and coming from girls their was some serious shoe envy going on!

So the whole basis of this post was to find sexy strappy sandals/court shoes/no platform related heels at a cheap and reasonable price. Having a look online as some sort of sick pleasured enjoyment as I am so skint I am actually selling my shoes online, here is what I have come up with. I hope you enjoy :)

Asos £18

                                                  
                                                                             Asos £18

Asos £12

Hope you liked the post!

Niamh xx

Blog sale!

Hi guys! I'm having a blog sale, I need to get some spending money up for my holidays next month so here it goes! I though it would be easier than ebay as I do have a good few things and I will be adding to it. Im not sure how long i'll be keeping it open for but please keep in mind that I will be away from the 18th-25th June. Also, I currently have exams on in uni and teaching practise throughout June, so I will try and post these ASAP but will more than likely be at the weekend. Only open to UK and ROI residents only sorry!

 

 

Ok so everything will be 2nd class p+p royal mail to try and keep costs down.

I will charge £2.40 for each item but for the shoes they will be £4.00 without a box to keep costs down. If you are looking more than 1 item please email me or leave a message below and I will get back to you. I am thinking that if there is more than 1 item that can fit in one package then I will not charge additional prices, but if they need to be divided then I will have to charge extra but I will try everything I can to avoid this. Please email me for a price if you are ROI.

 

For the cosmetics because they are smaller I will only charge £1.00 for p+p, or if you buy an item of clothing and a cosmetic then there will not be an extra charge for the cosmetic.

 

Leave a comment below on what you would like and how many items and I will get back to you asap with the overall price, including delivery. I will also refund if delivery is lower than expected.

 

All necklaces will be £2.00 with a £1.00 delivery charge. If you are ordering more than one, there will be an additional 40p per item.

 

Everything to be paid by paypal please! And please pay as soon as you can, I am an understanding person so if you can't pay until payday then please let me know and it wont be a problem :) please send any questions to niamhg23@live.co.uk which is also my paypal address, thank you!

 

 

 

 Thanks for looking :) xx

 

 

 

 

no7 eyeshadows brand new, never been used. A mixture of colours (sorry this picture doesnt do it much justice) matt and shimer shades, from a light beige, blue, green, brown and greyish black. Sorry but there is no description of the exact shades given.  £4.50

 

 

 

 

asos size 12 white tulip dress, BNWT. In perfect condition, there is a slight black marking that I have taken a picture off, but it is not very noticeable and Im sure that it will come out in the wash. Beautiful shape, quarter length sleeves, nips in at the waist with a voluminous bottom half and a tiny splt at the back. Very 1960's. it is quite see through however. Bought for £30, will sell for £15.

 

 

 

 

 

asos size 12 lace corset. this has only ben worn a handful of times, I'd say no more than 4 times if even. Beautiful shape, in perfect condition, zip runs down the front with moulded cups for support. Will sell for £8.

 

 

 

a pair of Pull and Bear oxblood leather look trousers. These are so ROCK N'ROLL! Size 12, skinny leg with low waist. zips at the bottom of each leg. Brand new with tags, these were bought on sale (£19.99 were originally £29.99 as the tag says) will sell for £13.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

size 14 Lipsy dress. This was bought about 3 years ago at over £100, and it has only been worn twice. For my pre-formal and one New Years a few years ago, Ive never found an appropiate occassion to wear this dress as it is a beautiful cocktail dress. The coulours are a mixture of blues, greys and silevers to this beautiful sea like effect, the only way I can describe it. I had red hair at the time and I always felt like a mermaid in it, daft I know! Gorgeous boned strapless design, really pulls you in and gives support. Some pleats that gives a sligh peplum effect. the layered effect of this dress is just beautifula and is very flattering on. It is difficult to describe and these images do it no justice, but trust me it is beautiful! In perfect condition and is like new,  it has been in my wardrobe with a plastic covering. I will sell this for £30 but I am open to any offers. A size 14 but I would say it would fit a 12.

 

 

  

H&M bag shorts. Size 12. In excellent condition, high waisted with turn ups on each leg, and a belt to be tied into a bow. will sell for £5.

 

 

 

 

 

A gorgeous Mad Men style top! Peplum in style with a beautiful metallic finish. It is hard to describe the colour, in one light it looks like an off white metallic but with a silver sheen to it. Bought in Dunnes stores for £15, will sell for £6.00. A side zip and decorative buttons to the back, I loved this but did not fit. Even though its a 12 I would say it would fit a 10 also. There is a slight make up stain that I have only noticed, but once washed this will come out.

 

 

 

 

A pair of black jaquared print trousers. Size 14 from Dorothy Perkins from the Lux line. Only worn 12, too baggy for me to get the desired fit. A slim leg, high waisted with gold zip detailing, they look so expensive and give such a luxurious feel to any outfit. I would say that they would be a regualr length, so 32" on the leg but these are not exact measurements!! Will sell for £8.

 

 

 

 

Pair of Stylistpick Britt black wedges that are SOLD OUT ONLINE! RRP £45, size 6. I will sell these for £20 (Also open to offers). Remember that they will not be sent with a box to keep costs down. They are too high for me, brand new as you can see, still with stickers. they have just been worn around the house.

 

H&M pink skirt, size 14. I love this skirt, a real mini skirt in length, unfortunately my legs aren't what they used to be :( well loved but in excellent condition so will sell for £4.00.

 

 

Asos geometric print skirt size 12. In excellent condition, 2 large pockets on the side and is a mini skirt. Will sell for £4.00


Please refer to each piece of jewellery as the number given under each item. All £2.00

 

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Fashion inspiration

My Fashion Inspiration

So today I have decided to dedicate today's post to one of my very many fashion inspirations. Albeit a tad strange, but isn't fashion? Isn't that the joy out of it, to seek inspiration from the most unusual of sources? So, if you are a follower of my twitter (@rebelroseblog) and as you can tell, the background of my blog it is indeed Cruella De Ville! I adore her! Well, lets clear up one thing, I do not skin puppies and I do not have henchmen! I am against animal cruelty, although I do believe that Cruella is a strong independent woman who isn't afraid to exercise her right to boss people around, I do admire her for that. I have a thing for women tyrants, they're somewhat bearable when wearing heels. 

Of course I take more inspiration from the 1996 film adaption of 101 Dalmations with the stunning Glenn Close as Cruella, and seeing how she was head of a Fashion house within the film (our very own Donatella) it was only fitting that she would swan gracefully around in couture ball gown dresses and elaborate head pieces that would put Lady GaGa to shame. 

As these stills from the movie show, she is indeed a fashion icon! Look at the hair, the make up, they way she is poised! She has style, confidence, and the gracefulness (or wickedness) to pull it off. Another admirable thing I love is that nobody would think of her age. Nobody would think that she dresses too old/ too young/ too mainstream or that she even looks old, because she doesn't! She has the traits of knowing who she is and dressing for herself that I can only hope to acquire someday. And I LOVE how Cruella does Chanel! 

Here are some sketches that I just adore of her outfits that can easily be made for the catwalk, everything about her just screams glamour!

Recently, for a friends birthday who held a Disney themed night, I dressed up as Cruella, who better else to dress up as? If only I had some henchmen to do my dirty work for me....

The outfit was really easy to come across, just a figure hugging LBD that everybody basically has in their wardrobe, a fur stole that I took off one of my winter coats, red shoes and gloves, vintage style jewellery, a toy dog  and a hat with 1940's vintage style netting in dalmation print that I got off eBay  So easy to do and barely spent a penny!

Here are some images although the are not the best so I apologize for the quality.

So what do you think? Is she a style icon or just a hate figure in children's fairytales? I'd love to hear what you think :)

Niamh x

My eBay steals :)

Hello lovelies :)
It's been a while I know! Finished the last of my uni exams and went to London all in the same week, and now I've started the new term of uni (I'm 2nd year at QUB studying ancient history and English FYI) and its just a matter of disciplining myself to try and do a post every day, if not every other day.
So I thought that there was no better way to get back into the swing of things by introducing some pieces of my wardbrobe and to show off my personal style, that I can't really describe to be honest.
These beautiful pair of shoes are from river island that I got off eBay, no more than £25 including delivery and are brand new! Im keeping them for the summer, or just drier weather, but I have the perfect white dress that I got in the asos sale (I'll do another post on that after) that im saving these for. I think that they will be the perfect partner on a lovely spring or summers day for a lazy afternoon picnic. They are not too high yet the straps and diamonte detail give it that extra glamour, and the cherry design just give that retro 1950's feel that I love!
Ahhh I cant wait to wear these beauties :)
Niamh x