What to wear to work

When you reach your early twenties, I feel like it's normal to have a bit of a fashion crisis... if you went to uni you will have, like me, spent 80% of the time in pyjamas, 10% of the time in fancy dress and the other 10% in something you just threw on to run to a lecture. So after three years of this, you're thrown into a job where you are expected to look professional and sophisticated...

This isn't a year 10 work experience placement, your black school trousers and your mum's blouse won't cut it this time!

So I've made a list of tips to share so you can manage your workwear style without taking as many wrong turns as me... enjoy!

Please note...I had a dilemma, I couldn't take the pictures at the end of the day because I look all tired and flat, so I had to quickly snap them at the beginning of the day, hence the bad mirror selfies... I hope that the outfit inspiration makes up for the bad photos ;) 

I don't have to dress mega-smart at my office, so if you need to be suited and booted I'm sorry, I guess grab those black trousers and hope for the best... 

TIPS

• It can be hard to think of five work outfits, the trick is to mix and match. As long as you have some smart staple pieces, you can wear them with anything to smarten up the overall look. 
• I think monochrome is always a winner if you need to look smart, a simple black dress or a white shirt will work wonders.
• Footwear is important to finish of the look. I'm not saying you have to totter around in massive heels all day, ankle boots and brogues work too... but heels always look good. ( I realise I have flat sandals on in one outfit but it was like 30 degrees that day, I wanted to be comfortable...)
• Don't wear mini skirts... its awkward. I speak from experience.
• Try different hair styles. My hair is wavy and untamed naturally so I usually pin it back to make it look like an actual hair style... If I want it tied back I often do this style, its really easy to do and looks pretty.

And then forget all about it for casual Friday! ;)

That's all my tips! The links are attached to the picture :)

Thanks for reading,

Georgia x

Winter Warmers

 

 

Coat Asos

 Tartan Scarf H&M

Fur Stole Asos

Dress Forever 21

Mittens Superdry *

Leather Gloves H&M

Name necklace Anna Lou of London *

Bullet necklace Forever 21

Hair Bow Primark

Watch Michael Kors

Daisy Ring Accessorize

Band Rings H&M

Makeup

Benefit Hello Flawless foundation in Honey (review here)

Liz Earle Bronzer

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in So Pretty (review here)

 Bourjois Universal Illuminating Powder Highlighter

Stila in the light palette, colours Champagne and Sunset (see here)

Stila Smudge stick

Benefit They're real mascara

Liz Earle Sheer Lipgloss in Mallow

Georgia x

 

Autumnal Wishlist...

1. Primark 2. Accessorize 3.Topshop 4.H&M 5.ASOS 6. H&M 7.Zara

Hey! I have been out of the blogging game for a few months now but I'm back! I haven't forgotten about you I've just been soooo busy working VERY hard... pretty much all the time... long story, I shall explain later!

But I have a few posts lined up so I'm really excited to start blogging again :)

Hope you liked my AW wishlist, look out for more coming soooon!

Georgia xxx

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I miss Italy!

Hello!

I'm finding myself with severe holiday blues this week, its especially bad when I find myself squished on the underground with a crowd of grumpy commuters!

So I thought I'd flick through some pictures and reminisce whilst also showing you guys some of the holiday outfits I put together whilst out there :) Hope you enjoy!

That's all folks!

Thanks for reading!

Georgia x

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Review | Accessorize Lovely Day Palette

Hello!

I have a review for you today :) I bought this a while ago and have been meaning to review it for ages and I thought this would be a good time because it would be such a lovely Christmas present for someone who enjoys experimenting with makeup, and it's not too pricey either! 

I bought it from Superdrug for £8 but it's not on the website so the link below is to the accessorize website where it's £9.

Lovely Day Palette.

It consists of 32 eyeshadows and comes in really nicely packaged case with a little elasticated fastening to stop the top from flapping open (something I wish my Stila palette had!) Accessorize describe it as a mixture of cool, warm, bright and nude colour which is definitely what it is! There is such a variety which I love because I find myself only ever buying nude colours so it's nice to have some different ones to choose from if I'm feeling adventurous!

The eyeshadows themselves are really nice, they are very creamy and they last all day without creasing (with eyelid primer!) The shimmery colours are a lot more pigmented than the matte shades but they are all very good quality for the price.

I really love the rose gold shimmery colour on the far right, second from bottom. (it would also be great if they had names!) it's definitely my favourite but I also love all the purple and greeny shades as both of these colours suit hazel eyes. :) I haven't yet used the blues or pinks but think these would look great on blue or green eyes.

So that's all for my review, I hope you found it useful if you're looking for something like this for yourself or as a christmas present!

Thanks for reading :)

Georgia x

P.S. Check out my Christmas gift guide, stocking fillers under £5 Guest post on Jo from Painted Glitter's blog!

Christmas gift guide | for girly friends!

I had an email telling me about the Christmas gift blogger challenge which gives you the chance £35 of either Topshop, Asos, Amazon, Boohoo or Jolie box vouchers! You just have to find gift ideas under £35 and send your entry to comp@giftsvouchers.co.uk. 

I wanted to start doing some gift guide posts on the run up to Christmas anyway so this is a great way to start it off :) 

So this is my guide to buying girly gifts for friends!

1. Accessorize bunny slippers - £16

These are so cute! And they would make a perfect present as winter is far from over after Christmas, there is still a few months left of harsh cold in England where these will be desperately needed!

2. Wah book of nails - £9.99

This is perfect if you have a friend obsessed with their nails! It has 25 amazing ideas and step by step instructions of how to achieve amazing nails.

3. Benefit skincare kit - £10

I bought this for myself recently and loved it! It would make such a lovely gift for girls, and it's such a good price!

4. Soap and Glory Kohl set - £18

I'm so excited that Soap and Glory have got makeup kits out for Christmas! This one contains waterproof eyeliners and also some eyeshadows in a cute little tin.

5. Fearne Cotton hand care kit - £8

You all know I'm a massive Fearne fan, and have posted before about her makeup range here, this little hand care kit is a perfect wintery present and it's a great price. Especially if you're buying for more than one friend, you can take advantage of Boot's 3 for 2 offer!

I hope you enjoyed my first gift guide,

Look out for a gift guide for boy pals coming soon!

Thanks for reading

Georgia x

P.S: If you're a blogger who would like to enter the competition, there are more details here, it closes on 11th November!

P.P.S. Check out the new Wishlist feature I have added to my blog, it shows a list of things I have been lusting after and links to where you can get them, I also update it pretty much everyday when I'm browsing and see something I like!

P.P.P.S. My boyfriend is doing Movember this year! I did a post about it which you can see here, and this is his fundraising page!