Wednesday, 29 June 2011

OOTD. Nearly Summer

HEYHEY!!
i hope you don't mind all these OOTD, but they are quick and simple and I love looking at other peoples...please let me know anything else you'd like to see.
So it is basically summer in Angleterre atm...so here is what I wore on a semi-warm day :)



White Lace Cami - ASOS
White Shirt- New Look
Shorts- ASOS (on sale!!)

Enjoy the warm weather...tarrah xxx

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

OOTD Nicely Nude

What I wore on a semi warm day in June to collcoll.
Enjoy m'lovess xxx




Jeans- Primark, Top- Florence and Fred, Cardigan- Zara, Pearl Earrings- Accessorise

tarrahh xxx

Sunday, 12 June 2011

Skirts.

After a recent much needed clear out of my wardrobe it occurred to me that I hardly have any skirts. Of course I have the obvious black bondage skirt and a like a work type one, but no casual everyday skirts.

So I started on the hunt for some skirts I could wear to college, maybe dress up or down and that would last...here are some of the styles I found.

Full
I saw this picture of Taylor Swift in Look Magazine and fell in love with the entire thing. The mix of brights paired with a classic Breton tee, the nautical vibe without being to follow-the-crowd. The exact skirt can be found in Zara for about £30 I believe, but for a student thats quite a bit of money for one piece, so maybe just a lust item for now. Sad face.

Staying with the full skirt theme, I saw this skirt on ASOS and loved it. I adore the nude and black combo, but at £129, way way out of my price range. However with this skirt i did find a solution...the same skirt (basically) in good ol' Primarni for £12, in blue and white. Unfortunately  I am unable to find my camera and so cannot take a pic, but honest to blog, it is the exact same style. Result.

Floral
A gorgeous classic floral skirt will take you from spring to summer to autumn when paired with tights. This lovely one is from H&M and comes in tonnes of different prints. Belt in, tuck a top in, have a flowy top out. Plus its on sale atm!! Need I say more.
Here is another floral skirt paired with a jumper and socks. Me love, me want!


Chiffon
Chiffon is so appealing as it is so feminine and floaty. I love the way this is belted with a oversized top, just think of all the colour combinations you could have. Again sadly, this one is £45 from American Apparel, so probably a no no for me :( I am constantly searching for a lookalike without the hefty price tag, but it is hard to find cheap chiffon that doesn't look cheap or feel really plastic-y.

So some skirt inspiration, but upsettingly my wardrobe remains pretty skirt-free. If anyone has seen any nice/cheapish skirts recently please let me know!!

Hope everyone is doing well, see you all soon
H xxxx



Friday, 10 June 2011

OOTD Spring Florals

Hey hey everyone!


So my exams are finally over...yay!! So in celebration, here is a little OOTD for you :) 
Enjoy :)


Scarf- Primark
Top- H&M
Cardigan- Marks and Spencers
Shorts- Primark

Taraahh xxx


Sunday, 22 May 2011

In and Outs

INS


1. Exercise. It has been one of the only things I can do to relax after/during revision that feels like a great relief and something that it actually doing me good. It's also quite guilt-free, as opposed to watching tv etc :L This brings me swiftly onto my next post...


2. Body Rock. It's an at home workout programme, check it out here. It's super intense and with only 12mins per workout, an amazing time saver! Don't think you're not gonna work up a sweat in 12 mins...it's crazy, and Zuzana the instructor is great at teaching the steps and encouraging you.


3. Sweatpants. Going for the sports related hat trick here! Since I've been at home these past few weeks on study leave I have had zero reason to change into my normal day clothes and put on makeup. Having said that, staying in my pyjamas all day seems a little sloppy, hence- jogging bums. Not to mention sooo comfy, brand of choice SoulCal and Hollister. 


4. Neutrogena Multi Defence. Have not got a bad word to say about Neutrogena, this moisturiser is no different. Doesn't break me out, got SPF15, smells lovely, really moisturising and was only £5 at Superdrug. Can't argue with that!


5. Jessie J. Did you see her at Radio Ones big weekend?!? She has such an amazing voice and her songs could not be catchier, its a wonder how she hasn't been discovered before. And what amazingly shiny hair she has! I want to know her secret.


OUT


1. Revision. Not a surprise, and I do apologise for my ongoing moaning. But at the moment it just seems like a never ending pile of revision guides, past papers and notes! Trying to see the light at the end of tunnel and hope that it will all pay off. But some days I feel like just giving up and I don't know joining the circus!


2. Milk. Slight inspiration from the gorgeous Anna, who gave up cows milks and hasn't looked back. Now I am a major dairy queen and can't live without ice-cream, yoghurts, milk etc. I have recently swapped to either Soya Milk or Oat Milk (seriously don't knock till you've tried) and feel much healthier. I am less bloated, have lost a bit of weight and still my skin and nails are in good quality.


3. Brilliant Brunette. This Shampoo/Conditioner has the most amazing hazelnut smell, but of has recently left my hair really greasy, even straight away after washing and throughly rinsing. I've also noticed a few nasty spots on my back where my hair lies, and I can only put it down to using a new Shampoo... Back to Lloreal we go.


4. Being Pale. As a naturally pale girl, I always said I would love my pasty self through and through and would not succumb to fake tan. Until my friend introduced me do St. Moriz. It's like me, but only a little bit better! I have to say admittedly I love having bronzed pins and at this time of year where the legs are just coming out, it gives me so much more confidence. So there, I'm a convert!


Let me know whats in&out for you!!
Lots of Love
Hannah xxxx

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Revising...my how to!

No blogposts for months now twice in one day?!


It may be because I am desperate for something to do other than studying for my ever increasingly immanent AS levels, the first of my exams actually gone last friday :S


So, as it is shortly coming up to exam season I thought I would tell you a few tips that I used to revise, in the hope that they may be useful to you in some way! Now a little disclaimer- this is what works for me, everyone is different and it is up to you to find the way of revising that works for you.


1. My Method. I like to revise primarily from revision guides or textbooks. I feel that in those books will be everything i need to know for the exam. I copy out notes onto little index cards (colour co-ordinated to subject obviously :L) and use different colours and pictures. I then go through these cards over and over, and also look over my class notes to see if there is anything I have missed. 


What I also use are past papers. These are brilliant for learning exam technique, how to answer the question, what to expect and eventually you will probably meet the same question again, and so will be able to answer it perfectly!


2. Timescale. I'm a big believer in planning ahead, I drew up a revision timetable back in March so come exam time- theoretically- i should be well prepared. Please don't go into thinking its a hardcore work plan, give yourself several 'rest days', plan parties/birthdays etc into the timetable so you know to revise well before or after! 


For me I try and revise in my free periods at college and after college if I'm not knackered or at work or have something on. So maybe average 1-2 hours a night. I work on Saturdays so have to work quite hard on a Sunday, but not crazy hard :P Maybe two hours in the morning, two in the afternoon- it's not that bad!


3. Advice. I know it can seem never ending and it is hard to find the motivation, but trust me, when you open that exam envelope it will all be worth it!


Reward yourself with food, clothes, bath- any short term goal that you can look towards to help you revise better.


Turn facebook off...I know, I know. But seriously it's such a time waster, so take the opportunity away. Go on it after you've finished that past paper!


Regular breaks, food and water are essential.


Get organised, having a folder with all your work in, having all your notes in one place and knowing you have plenty of time to suss out what you don't know makes it all that much easier.


So I hope these tips have helped :) Please share any holy grail revising tips you have! 


And good luck!! xxx