Saturday, 11 June 2011

A sob story (and a plea)

So you may have noticed the Very V-Team competition recently, and I for one could not resist the opportunity to 'win' a dream fashion job.


I've previously mentioned my sojourns into the fashion world - after finishing my degree I studied fashion journalism at London College of Fashion before taking up internships at Elle, Company, Marie Claire and Jimmy Choo, amongst others.  Sadly, I simply couldn't afford to continue any longer, and was exhausted from working two jobs (I waitressed evenings and weekends), so I had to give up.  The vacancies were near impossible to find (though I had one very exciting interview and alas was too inexperienced) and were almost all filled internally, by those who had been able to stick on and intern until they started to take home a pay cheque.

Anyway, enough of the sob story!  The Very competition is one I would love to win - it offers me the chance to become a Style Advisor for the company for a year and will give me a real opportunity to put everything I've learnt into practice...and get the job of my dreams.

So please, could you do me a massive favour and vote for me?

You just have to go to the Very facebook page - here - and have a look for my name under the VTeam Competition tab - this is what my entry looks like!


Thank you so much in advance.  My chances may not be high but as they say - you've got to be in it to win it hey?

Much love x

Label Lust - Whistles

Bow shift dress, £110

Carla dress, £135

Siri lace dress, £275

Tessa dress, £95
Stripe midi skirt, £95

Serena shorts, £65
Sweetheart blouse, £110

I treated myself to a Whistles dress last week (thank you Grazia discount!) and now have a shopping list as long as my arm...roll on the sales!  I went for the Tessa dress in orange and have already worn it twice.

The high street has lost a lot of its appeal to me recently, particularly due to how much everything is geared towards teenagers - there are loads of lovely dresses out there, but at bumskimming lengths? No thanks.  So Whistles recent offerings are a real breath of fresh air - well cut in flattering fabrics and great colours.  Nothing too short and lots of sleeves - amazing!  I'm particularly fond of the sixties inspired dresses and the midi length pieces.

Anything take your fancy?

You may have noticed the absence of my wish list this wednesday, sadly I was in an exam that day and have only just come back to Earth...thankfully my studies are now over (as long as I pass!) so normal service will now be resumed :)

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Wish List Wednesday

 The Wand
Cloud Nine, £119.95

Perfect curls and big waves with super shine? Need, need, need!!!

Topshop Dress

Topshop Dress, £50

Soft yellow, florals and midi length...the perfect summer day dress? Just may well be!

ASOS heels
ASOS Harley Platforms, £80

ASOS are churning out some pretty impressive accessories at the moment...including these silver and turquoise platforms - yum!

What's on your wish list this week?