My Outfit for an Oxford Wedding

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Below is the outfit I wore this weekend to a wedding in Oxford at the lovely Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel. I love lace so when I saw a shell pink lace dress in New Look I just had to have it! And want to know what the best bit is? It was in a summer exclusive 25% off deal! That meant this dress went down from £22.99 to £17 - what a bargain!! 

One of the best things about the colour shell pink is that it's very easy to accersorize. I chose to wear nude strappy heels with my dress as I feel they always look nice and classy at a wedding. Also it struggle with shoes as I have narrow feet with a high instep but as these high heels have a strap I'm a lot more comfortable in them and can stay in them longer! The nude high heels were also from New Look and cost £19.99.

I was unsure what jewellery to wear as the dress came with a black and gold belt and all of my gold necklaces are chunky fashion ones which would clash with this dress. I decided to go for some statement earrings instead which can be seen in the image below. The pink and gold flower earrings looked great on and really brightened up my outfit! I decided that as I was wearing big earrings I didn't need a necklace on with the dress and I also decided against bracelets as yet again all my gold ones are fashion bangles and made to make a statement.

I used a black envelope clutch with a gold trim to match the black belt I had one. This bag is a perfect size for me as I could fit my flat beaded sandals (for in case my feet hurt too much in the heels), make up, money, keys and phone in! It also looked great with the outfit so tied it altogether nicely! I have had this clutch bag for a while now but it was also from New Look.

The wedding was lovely and the venue was absolutely beautiful! The weather even held out for us too. It was a great day and I loved my outfit! 

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Pale Pink Summer Beaded Sandals

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I'm a massive fan of New Looks sandals and once again they have impressed me this year. These pretty nude/pale pink sandals were only £17.99 and they go with everything!! I love the beadwork, it makes the sandals much more dressy which means I can where them out clubbing too. 

The first time I wore them they did rub a lot and I ended up with a big blister on each foot by the toe piece. By the time I wore them again my feet had clearly got used to them and were much happier and now I can spend all day in them! I'm going to a wedding at the weekend and I have bought a nude lace dress which these sandals will look lovely with. 

I'm already looking on New Look's website to get myself some more summer sandals!! 

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Primark Summer Floaty Hat

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When I was in Primark I came across this large floppy summer hat and when I saw it was a bargain £4 I had to have it! I've never been brave enough to buy a summer hat before but have always admired them in every celeb magazine. I thought for £4 why not try it? 

I feel so glamorous when I have this hat on and the colour means I can wear it with a wide range of outfits. I haven't been brave enough to wear it outside in England yet but I will be wearing it when I'm on holiday in 3 weeks time! I will update this post with any holiday snaps of this hat once I get back.

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No7 'Hotting Up' Gel-Look Shine Polish

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Today's nail polish is Boots No7 'Hotting Up' nail polish which is part of the new gel shine range. It's a lovely hot pink shade which is nice for the summer and goes with loads of different outfits! 

The polish dried really quickly and the finish was lovely and smooth. I could have left it with only one coat and it would have been fine but I always like to do a second coat. 

Usually when I paint my nails I have to use my Maybelline Super Stay 7 Day Clear Gel polish on top to give it the shine but this lovely nail varnish has a nice gel finish on it's own! This means I'm saving money by not using the extra varnish and it also saves time painting them.

I'd definitely recommend this Gel Shine No7 polish, I've already bought another one in a dark maroon/wine colour which I'll try out next! 

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Accessorize Sterling Silver Earrings

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I've had the second and third holes in my ear pierced for a few years but for the past year I haven't really bothered wearing any earrings in them and eventually assumed they'd closed. When I found out they hadn't I knew right away I wanted some cute tiny earrings in them as I didn't want to swamp my ear in jewellery. Whenever I need new earrings the first place I think of is Accessorize as it always has such pretty jewellery. I also like the fact they have a range that is sterling silver jewellery which reduces the chances of irritation or a reaction from the metal. 

The picture below shows the cute little earrings I found! I originally pictured myself just getting two small gems but this pack had sweet tiny flowers and birds so I couldn't resist! They are the perfect size and look great in my ear!

I have already received compliments on how lovely the little flower earrings are so I'm really pleased with my purchase! These earrings cost £8, which isn't bad for three pairs. Also because they are sterling sliver they shouldn't rust or change colour.

I will regularly be checking to see when Accessorize gets any more lovely little earrings in so I can expand my collection.

Check out Accessorise's earrings here 

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No7 Cheeky Chops Nail Polish

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I shop in Boots regularly and often get given vouchers with £3 off any No7 make up in store, whenever I get these vouchers I tend stock up on new No7 nail varnishes. I recently bought 'Cheeky Chops' which is a fun summery coral colour which looks lovely on! As you can see by the photo it leaves your nails looking bright with a smooth glossy professional finish. This colour is great for adding statement to any outfit - especially when wearing black!  I have already gone and bought another 'Cheeky Chops' as I love the colour that much I don't want to risk it being discontinued! 

One of my favourite things about the No7 nail varnish range is that it lasts at least a week and tends to be pretty much chip free! I also love the No7 nail varnish bottles - they have a sleek look to them and it looks great when you line them all up together!

Get your own No7 nail varnish here

A Tasty Healthy Salad For Summer

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It's that time of year where everyone is trying to lose weight but struggles to find a tasty way to do so. I have managed to make a salad which is healthy but most importantly it tastes good and is filling!! 

My salad consists of iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, 1/3 of a tin of mixed beans and reduced fat houmus. Another bonus is that it's reasonably cheap to make as a 49p lettuce from tescos and a 65p tin of mixed beans will last 3 lunches and I only use about 10 cherry tomatoes! The reduced fat houmus comes in a large pot for £1 or 2 for £1.80 and this will last about 9 or more lunches as you only need a large tablespoon of it on the side of your salad to act as a dressing. As the mixed beans come in juice I tend to drain these off and rinse them with water to remove any additional salt or sugars. 

The salad is really light which means there's no bloating, leaving you feeling healthy and happy! Adding mixed beans and houmus to the salad provides you with protein and something subtainial to keep you full up for longer! The beans alone help to flavour the salad nicely but I like to add the houmus too! 

I have now started having this salad everyday for lunch for the past 2/3 weeks and I'm still not bored of it! When I eat it at 1:30 I can last until dinner at 6:30 usually without any snacks. If I do end up snacking I tend to have an apple around 4 but this is for an energy boost as it's healthier and more effective than a cup of tea or coffee!