DRESSES FOR £1?! | ISawItFirst

Do you ever wake up in the morning after a nice little sleep and a miracle has happened? Well that's exactly what happened on Tuesday. Well, okay I know I'm being super extra but seeing an email saying I could get clothes for £1 was a blessing when I'm struggling to maintain money this side of Christmas.

Now, normally when I get emails or notifications of crazy sales like this, I just think, oh it's just the last of their summer crap, or something that is a serious fashion faux pas but I always look, because y'know, just incase and I'm nosey. 

I Saw It First is genuinely my go-to online store now. I first discovered it back in July when literally every social influencer was raving about it and usually when that happens I click their link and that's as far as it goes but something was different about this site, I had a good feeling and that day I did spend about £70 on a few outfits just to test it and it's been my favourite since. It's affordable, efficient and friendly and the quality is decent!

Now, back to this £1 malarkey. After scrolling through the first few pieces, I realised this was the real deal man, like it wasn't just summer sale, there were £30 price tags reduced to £1 which is very rare, I know it's Black Friday week but this was crazy. They smartly however, put a 2 items per transaction limit to prevent greedy buggers like myself nabbing the whole lot so in the end I settled for these 2 gorgeous dresses, retailing originally at £20 and £25.

  

I was a little bit excited as party season is very soon approaching (not that I have any to go to) so used this as an acceptable excuse to buy metallic pieces. C'mon it's CHRISTMAS!! And besides if for whatever reason I hated them, it cost me less than a bottle of Coke!

First up I tried on this Rose Gold Metallic Dress and it's not actually from the I Saw It First brand which I kind of knew straight away, it wasn't the usual quality I expected and the metallic material reminded me of a turkey wrapped in foil but when I put it on it actually looked nice. The material doesn't really give much wriggle room and you have to tie up the straps yourself to avoid any malfunction which is super risky but I styled it with my oversized denim jacket from Boohoo to make it a little bit more me to dress it down and I do really like it. It's definitely a Christmas dress when you're feeling a bit extra (which is me all the time) or can be used for fancy dress but I do see myself wearing this to a few parties.

Now onto the second dress, which on the model I didn't think much of I mean I liked it but the way it was styled with metallic silver thigh high boots didn't leave the best first impression. When I took it out the parcel I was instantly inlove; the material was such good quality and wasn't rough like some glitter style dresses and it was stretchy and fit like a glove. This is how I know it was the I Saw It First brand. Because of the low-back you can't wear a bra with it and as someone with alot of boobage I usually feel so conscious about this but I felt so secure and you can't see any nips which is an added bonus. This dress is definitely more my style out of the two and so comfortable, I cannot wait to wear this to a birthday party I'm going to next week and completely blag around the fact it cost me a freakin' £1!

If I'm 100% honest, I don't think I would pay full price for either dress as they both aren't usually something that would catch my eye or I would go for amongst other styles, but I am definitely very satisfied with my purchases and I definitely recommend you all to check out I Saw It First if you haven't already, especially with Black Friday around the corner, get yourself some bargains! 

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(Please note: the £1 sale was over before I uploaded this post. This is not an Ad, just myself and my honest opinions on a brand I love)

Love, Pook x

2015; The Year Of Memories

A couple of months ago, I decided I really wanted to own a photo album with memories of this past year. Lurking around my house are many photo albums from when I was younger, my siblings were younger and my parents were younger but with the new technology of Instagram, Facebook etc. owning a photo album with physical photos is unheard of. I know the trend of Polaroids are back in but I don't think anything beats flicking through an album.

You might be surprised that you literally cannot purchase a photo album ANYWHERE, unless its a wedding album or another occassion, there are just photo frames everywhere which was so frustrating so in the end was forced to find one online and I fell in love with this. 

I got it for around £5 on Ebay and it's perfect. It holds 200 photos, has lines to write captions/memories beside each photo and the cover is so pretty. My only qualm (i like that word) is that you can only put in your photos horizontal, meaning my selfies are sideways but I suppose it's the memory that counts!

I spent quite a bit of time out of Plymouth this year as well as spending time with my friends and working; I went to Cardiff for the X Factor tour with my sister, I made monthly trips to London with my good friend Charlotte before taking my mum on her first proper trip there in August (the original time we were stuck in a coach station all night because we missed the last bus) and I met up with very talented people along the way who I become very close with (some more than others) ... 

ANYWAY, this book is full of my favourite moments of these past 2 years that I can keep forever and look back on as well as adding more memories to come. It also shows how myself and alot of other things have changed already but I will always have those moments with me.

Courtesy of The Wanted and my favourite song;

The Memory Of Being Here With You, Is One I'm Gonna Take My Life Through, Cause Some Days Stay Gold Forever.

Katie x

Day 16 of #Blogmas | Christmas Fancy Dress

I absolutely LOVE Fancy dress all year around. Who doesn't love dressing up whatever the occassion, halloween, a party but nothing compares to Christmas. My favourite holiday and favourite thing, I can't think of anything better!

Of course like anything, you can go all and be a big ass Christmas Pudding or you can wear something skimpy and slutty and chuck on some novelty head piece. Here's a few ideas;

Christmas Pudding:

Snowman:

Reindeer:

Santa:

Elf:

Cracker:

Christmas Tree:

Angel:

In work this year in work on Christmas Eve we're having fancy dress and here's my outfit;

 

Merry Christmas!!

Katie x

Day 15 of #Blogmas | Christmas Party Vibes With Boutique Of Molly

So it's Christmas Party season and no matter how many dresses you have in your wardrobe you always need one to suit the holiday so you don't understand my excitement when Boutique Of Molly contacted me to do a lil collaboration with them!

There were so many beautiful dresses and pieces it was so hard to decide but in the end I just went for the 'Georgia' Padded Sweetheart Dress. I must admit I was little worried incase it arrived and was way too short but I adore this piece SO much, it's so effortless to wear and the perfect length especially for this time of year. I figured it was a staple item to have in my wardrobe and perfect to dress up or dress down for a Christmas party or any occassion infact, completely versatile! It slips on with no zips or buttons and is made out of a stretchy material which hides all your lumps and bumps so you can snack on all the Christmas goodies all you want and still look sexy!

 

I teamed it with my Kelly Brook Fur Shoe Boots from New Look and added my Aspire Crescent Moon Pendant from Pluto's Ego to add some bling to a simple get up.

 

I'm a sucker for little online stores I find on Twitter but honestly I highly recommend this online boutique, it's only small but the quality is impeccable, sexy and affordable. I'll definitely be buying more things from there and I just know they're going to be a growing success.

Check out Boutique of Molly for yourself!
Website: http://www.boutiqueofmolly.com/
Twitter: @BoutiqueOfMolly
Facebook: Boutique Of Molly
Insta: BoutiqueOfMolly

Katie x

Day 14 of #Blogmas | Writing Christmas Cards

Okay do firstly I'm going to start off by saying I'm SO sorry I didn't post yesterday, I've been working really long weekend shifts and my mind was elsewhere! Now that's out of the way ....

I've always had a thing about cards, I think it's the perfect opportunity to write something personal for someone. Whether it's a funny one, a beautiful wordy one or a blank one so you can do your own message, if I get given a card for Christmas or Birthday it tends to mean more to me than a gift.

If I'm on a budget I'm so guilty of buying cards from Card Factory because they are bargain prices but the quality isn't cheap, most of them are gorgeous and unique! But whether there is space to write in or not I always write a little personal message rather than just "To/ Bob, Love Katie" that's so pointless. I do tend to get carried away though, the message to my best friend was a page long but my excuse was the inside of the card was Grey okay? I think it's perfect too if you don't have time to buy a gift for them, words can be amazing. 
Oh god look at me sounding like a bloody English teacher poet!!

This year I thought I'd be different and buy my family cards from Funky Pigeon (because I got discount shh) I love these card making websites! Granted the choice is a tad limited but I don't know about you but if I saw my actual name or face on a card I'd get excited!

Then you get to neighbours, colleagues and others, you aren't that close to. I got this box of cards from Studio 24 for a great price! See when I was at school and had to write loads of cards I was OCD and separated them into piles of each design so not everyone has the same card ... But then I'd always have a favourite card so I'd give people I liked more that card and the worst looking one to the people who I reluctantly gave one to. 
Man I'm such a bitch haha!!

Do you have any Christmas card traditions?
Hopefully I'm not the only one!!

Merry Christmas!!

Katie x

Day 12 of #Blogmas | Films at Christmas

Just like everything there is always something that links back to a memory or holiday. A particular song or film. And that's what I'm gonna post about today. Films that I have to watch every year without fail else it isn't a typical Christmas!

The Santa Clause

It doesn't matter if it's just one or all 3. This is my favourite Christmas trilogy of all time with one of my favourite actors; Tim Allen. It never gets old, I'd say the most "relatable" and the least childish Christmas film because they're just a normal average family who's lives completely change just because (Tim) was silly enough to try on Santa's outfit after Santa fell off their roof Christmas Eve. Makes me laugh every time, every year, every film.

Toy Story

The best animated films only come on at Christmas time and this is an all time classic for the whole family. Following Woody and his gang on their crazy adventures beyond Andy's room, everyone grew up with Toy Story whether it was 1, 2 or recently 3. And you have to cry at least once a film. Toys have feelings too!

Elf

Now judge me, I only watched elf for the first time like 2 years ago but I instantly discovered why everyone fell inlove with it so much! How can you not love Buddy who grew up as an elf but he is HUMAN then he has to adapt to the real world in search of his parents. It's so heart-warmingly funny.

Shark Tale/Finding Nemo

Either or both. You can't beat an animated film about fish can you?

Shrek

Another one of my all time favourite trilogy's. Nothing I love more than a play on the classic fairytales with all my favourite characters. These films are genius.

High School Musical

The original. Everyone knows the first scene of New Years Eve, the first time Troy and Gabriella meet sending our "OTP" scales through the roof! (one true pairing for those not with the lingo) the whole film just has a Christmassy Winter feel all the way through I love it! And who doesn't love a good karaoke sesh?

Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone

Again the original! I think because this is the least played in the series I associate it more with Christmas and I don't know why but I get teary in the Christmas Day scene where Harry is like "I've got presents?!" Breaks my heart. But all of the Harry Potter's are incredible!

There are probably a few more I associate with Christmas but these are the staple films. Call me crazy but I'm not mad on Christmassy films other than the 2 mentioned. I am so bad with watching classics and new releases because I don't tend to have the patience to sit through a whole film.

Suggest some films for me to watch and I'll give them a go I promise! 

Day 11 of #Blogmas | My Christmas List

ITS 2 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS IS IT TIME TO PANIC YET?!?

This year I'm not entirely fussed about things for me. I know people think this is such a cryptic to say when you're a girl and actually we'd get disappointed if we get nothing but I genuinely had trouble writing a list. Maybe it's because nowadays if I want something I buy it instead of waiting for my birthday or Christmas. But here's a few things on my wish list;

Adidas Superstar trainers

You can't go wrong with a good pair of trainers and yes I know everyone owns them but I took a liking to these in particular. They have a floral design instead of just black and if you know me I like things a bit different to the norm!

Ari by Ariana Grande

Ariana is one of my all time favourite people ever. She's adorable and amazing and the lungs on that girl! So you understand my excitement when she launched a fragrance but I haven't gotten around to buying it yet! Perfect stocking filler.

Leather Gloves

For the diva inside of me. I've always wanted a pair but when it comes to leather I'm VERY fussy it has to look right and not tacky. These are so cute with the fur on the end.

PJs

A staple buy every Christmas. I'm living Missguided's Nightwear range which is relatively new. It's sexy and looks super comfy too I can't wait to get some.

Daniel Wellington Watch

I've been dying for one of these since I discovered a girl on Instagram wearing it this is the "Sexy Sheffield" version with diamanté's on. Way out of my price range usually but maybe Santa knows I've been a good girl!

A Purse

I was devastated a few months ago that I lost my purse on a bus and no one was decent enough to hand it in. Luckily it only had money and no cards or personal items in. So I've been on the lookout for another perfect one. River Island purses are beautiful and stylish and very similar to the one I once had.

A Camera

Because mine is dunzo! And since my blog is just getting going id love to not have to use my iPhone for photos. I love vintage style pretty cameras (I'm SUCH a girl) but really any will do!

Chanel Boy Bag

A girl can DREAM! It's so impossible to save up for one but I am determined to get one even if I'm 50 when I get enough. This one is Kylie Jenner's and it's beautiful! Santa really will be a babe if I get one!!

Leather Skirt

Here we go again with the leather fuss. I haven't found a perfect one that is in my price range yet they're either too frumpy too slutty or too just NO! I love this one though the zip detail gives it a unique touch which I always look for!

Lipsticks

Because they are the one makeup product I can't live without! If you've seen my other posts I am very sceptical about MAC but for Christmas I can make an exception and they do the most beautiful purple shades that I need in my life!

The Sims 4

The Sims have been a part of my life growing up I had all the PS2 games and my brother sold my last The Sims pc game. But I'm so ready to try The Sims 4 since getting a laptop that I could play it on, come at me!!!

Concert Tickets

It doesn't matter what where or when, if you know me gigs are my favourite pass time. The past year I've spent watching unsigned acts but honestly if someone surprised me with Justin Bieber tickets I would DIE! He is making such bangers lately and let's be honest I've always been a closet fan!

Annnd there we have it! 

A bit boring I know but as I'm older I tend to buy what I want nowadays I don't just wait for someone else to buy it for me!

What's on your Christmas list this year?