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links of london

7 May

Up until a few weeks ago I had never really paid attention to Links of London.

I figured Links were just like Pandora or Thomas Sabo – whose charm bracelets were given as obligatory 21st birthday presents amongst all my friends. Exciting a few years ago, but not really of interest to me now that I already have a charm bracelet.

It was only the other week that I actually set foot in Links of London’s store in Westfield when my friend had to drop in a bracelet to be restrung. The shop was amazing! Besides the cool decor (beautiful furniture and lighting) the jewelry was so different to what I imagined.

Amongst other designs Links have a Team GB collection to commemorate the Olympic Games in London this summer, and a collection of pieces inspired but the Little Miss and Mr. Men collection.

Photos from Links of London

They did have the usual charm bracelets and accessories as well, but the most beautiful pieces were their friendship bracelets. Of course better made than the ones I tried to string together when I was 10! 

The bracelets were beautiful and BRIGHT, BRIGHT, BRIGHT – exactly my sort of wrist candy.

I also have a penchant for skull jewelry so this is now my new favourite thing:

Photo (c) blink and you’ll miss

Kellebelle

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home to the land of blaas and tayto

30 Apr

If you know what the above title means then you are probably from Ireland. 

Blaas are amazing local baps/rolls from Waterford and Tayto are fantastic (albeit smelly!) Irish crisps… Mmm!

I am now fully back in London and back to blogging land – hurrah!

First post – nothing too strenuous, just an outfit post from an Easter night out back home.

Outfit deets

Dress: Topshop

Necklace: Topshop

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger

Kellebelle

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what big shades you have… all the better to see you with my dear

26 Mar

London has been having some great weather lately!

I took last Friday off and ventured to Regents Park for a picnic… met a little dog friend too!

It was a lovely day of drinking rosé in the sun.

Outfit deets:

Blazer: River Island

Necklace: Topshop

Shorts: River Island

Sunglasses: TIffany & Co

Belt: Urban Outfitters

White top: Topshop

Back to work this week, and it’s tough being in a basement office when the sun is blasting down outside.

Days are brighter now so some beer garden evenings shall be had to compensate for the long days cooped up!

Kellebelle

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zara trf: my new jacket

18 Mar

I wandered into Zara after work on Friday – wow they have some great things in at the moment!

I love their TRF range for it’s bright colours and summer vibe.

I spied a bright yellow jacket hanging up and upon seeing that there was only one XS size left proceeded to stroll around the shop trying it on in front of several mirrors. I am a bad solo shopper! Without someone to advise me that it was worth the £59.99 price tag (it was!) I felt clueless! In the end I decided to get it – partly because I was late to meet my friend for dinner and had to  drag myself out of Zara.

I took it out for its first trip yesterday for Saint Patrick’s Day – at least my friends won’t lose me in it! So bright!

Kellebelle

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feeling peachy

8 Mar

I have decided to cut back on the amount of clothes I have over here – do I really need two faux fur jackets as summer approaches? Eh, NO.

After moving house this weekend it became apparent that I brought too much clothes over from home!

When I originally was packing for London I really didn’t know what the style was over here in terms of nights out or work so I packed a heap of dressy going out dresses/skirts/tops… when in fact, more often than not I go out after work in daytime-y clothes (day to night with a splash of red lippy) or if a Saturday dressy-casual. And I NEVER wear heels. Well, once in a blue moon I do if it is a particularly special night out or we go to a dressier club. This came as a big surprise from Dublin where I always wore heels, proper going out dresses and sparkly everything – more because if I didn’t I felt like a lump next to everyone else in their six inch heels and faux lashes! Most places that I go to in London are much more relaxed and low key – a nice change I must say – as there is no better feeling than wearing shoes that don’t hurt!

Here is a recent Friday night outfit – I went from work to the pub, so just took a scarf I had tied around my bag and put it in my hair just to look a bit different from the office!

Outfit deets:

Top: River Island

Scarf: River Island

Necklace: Miss Selfridge

Skirt: Miss Selfridge

Watch: Swatch

Kellebelle

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glitter and gold

15 Feb

I bought this amazing gold bow-tie in Circus, Powerscourt in Dublin last year. There was a closing down sale on at the time and I took one look at this little bow, all sparkly and gold, and knew I had to have it. I did struggle at the time to figure out when I could wear in.

I once made the mistake of wearing it with a black playsuit and ended up looking like a waiter/penguin.

Today I fancied some gold in my life so paired it with my new favourite jumper from Topshop which is littered around this blog in other posts.

Kellebelle

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buns, bows and annie mac

12 Feb

Last night I went to see Annie Mac at Koko – an amazing night. I now need to find Annie and convince her to be my NBF.

It was my first time in Koko and I absolutely loved it – a beautiful venue, laid out over several floors. While on the dance floor I decided that I could happily stay there forever and ever. And ever.

The music was unbelievable.

It was one of the coldest nights I’ve experienced so far in London but, despite this, several girls had teeny shorts and bare legs. If that had been me I would be a frozen statue in Camden now – it would take several hairdryers to defrost me! Instead I opted for black tights (still never warm enough!), a long sleeved dress (I sound like a granny) and some comfortable brogues (officially in granny territory now), my massive black jacket from Asos and some cat-shaped earmuffs.

I based my outfit around a scarf that I decided to wear as a hairband.

I had some panicked minutes, where I was already late to meet my friends, standing in my room with my hairband on and no clue what to wear! I remembered packing a long black, shoulder padded dress in my suitcase after Christmas. I bought it ages ago but only ever wore it once as it is long enough on me so only looks good with black tights – to avoid midget leg syndrome.

We started off in the Earl of Camden – great pub with comfy sofas and fantastic food (from what I could see… and smell!), although I just had a bag of crisps ’cause I’m classy like that.

Outfit deets:

Dress: Topshop

Scarf (worn as hairband): River Island

Watch: Swatch

Necklace: Topshop

Earrings: Tiffany

Battered bag: Fendi (it’s been through the mill at this stage!)

I used Topshop’s felt-tip lip pen in Berry on my lips – it literally lasts the whole night and doesn’t come off when you’re drinking. I just wore a clear gloss over it as I find lip stains can be quite drying on their own.

I now feel I want to wear hairband scarves everyday. Forever!

Kellebelle

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polar bear spirithood

1 Feb

It was ‘effing freezing today in London. So cold that I wore TWO pairs of tights… hmm, perhaps I should look into these things called jeans.

On the plus side, I got to wear my NEW SpiritHood! Hurrah.

Last year I bought a leopard one and recently decided to branch out and get a polar bear hood too. I absolutely love the SpiritHood website and their styling.

The hoods themselves are great too, I use the little mitten part to store my Oyster card and iPhone! I have to say the white hood will be hard to keep clean, I already have gotten makeup underneath the hood… oops.

Also please forgive my ‘rabbit in headlight’ eyes below!

… I managed to crack a smile once I defrosted and had some Earl Grey tea!

My jacket basically doubles up as a blanket! I got it from River Island last year… so cosy.

On another note – I tried Marmite for the first time EVER today… and LOVED it.

Kellebelle

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little studded boots for little tiny feet

25 Jan

My new shoes from Pretty Small Shoes arrived today!

Here I am in the ol’ office (how glam!)…

I love the studded boots – all size 2 of them! They fit perfectly and seem very comfortable… well, from wearing them while sitting down! I will take them out for their first outing on Friday.

The jumper I’m wearing is from Topshop (Unique). Spotted it in town one day but they didn’t have my size left, so bought it on eBay the min I got home, arrived in the post yesterday.

Reminds me of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air… 90′s revival!

Kellebelle

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january never looked so good

21 Jan

Sod the January blues.

I decided to try to be somewhat good this month and not go out every weekend… so instead I decided to shop with the money I would save from a night out.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

New year, new wardrobe… or at least some new additions.

I got this jacket type thing (below) in River Island, £40 – one of those purchases that is an acquired taste! I know the printed, bold pattern isn’t for everyone – but I liked it the minute I spotted it. It is nice and fitted but also looks like a sports top… Also I am a big fan of tigers!

I really love crosses on jewellery (£8) and – hey, I guess this hat (£13) will come in handy for St. Patrick’s day!

Both River Island.

Took a little wander to Penneys… which is Primark over here! I love anything with skulls, went through a bit of a phase in university of buying everything and anything decorated with skulls, boots, tops, earrings… some things never change!

Scarf £3

You can’t go wrong with Topshop but after seeing jumpers in Primark for £12 everything seemed so expensive! Saw a gorg fox jumper in the sale but had to tell myself that I have enough bloody jumpers by now! Plus I have my little DIY jumper job to complete too…

Got a twisty/bendy type hairband for £1.50 (blue/turquoise one below) and a moustache necklace (£8.50) !!

Love! Movember comes early!

Kellebelle

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