Outfits that sparkle n shine☾

-muchshineymuchpretty-

Anyone who knows me personally will know my love of all things glittery, sparkly, shiny or just magical looking in general. My love of this fairy-like look often influences my outfit and make-up choices.

Lace, velvet, floral, fluffy;
a summary of my favourite pieces.

My favourite outfit over the Christmas period was the combination of a summery looking dress - I'm that girl that wears dresses throughout winter, the weather won't stop me expressing my incredibly girly style - and holographic heels.

This stunning dress from Motel Rocks is best for summer but can easily brighten up a dull winters day paired with a warm coat!! All their items are amazing but this dress in particular is just such a favourite. It seems to be suitable for any event and always catches peoples eye.

The holographic-look heels are from Topshop. These 'Pewter Brit Lace Up Boots' are still available in black but no longer in pewter. They either aren't stocked or are entirely sold out as when they were first released they seemed to - understandably - sell out instantly!! Paired with a pair of plain black socks (or my personal favourite, glittery socks) they are perfect for a night out but can be toned down with a casual outfit to be worn in the daytime too, easily paired with jeans or a dress.

They are possibly the most gorgeous shoes I've ever owned and have received so many compliments. Several people have said something along the lines of "I wouldn't wear them but I love/really like them!!"

They are unique and eye-catching, so whether it's that many wouldn't have the confidence to wear them, they wouldn't go with your typical wardrobe or they just aren't what you'd usually wear, I would highly recommend finding something similar.

If you like it, wear it.

Sadly they haven't kept their stunning shine and are incredibly scuffed already, reviews claim that they crease easily but part of the issue may be my fault as I seem to just be awful with keeping shoes well worn. Dragging feet? Tripping up stairs?

Head over heels.

Excuse the messy background.

Although the heel seems to be rather large they are one of the comfiest pairs of shoes I've ever owned, including those without a heel. They didn't take much breaking in and are easily to walk (and run) in. They come up as being a little big so 2 pairs of socks is usually good or just a thicker pair.

2/2.5" heel

Additionally, sparkles and glitter isn't all that has been featuring in my outfits lately. Velvet has been in all the shops the past few months and is on practically anything wearable at the moment, whether it be shoes, dresses, skirts, shorts, hair ties, jumpers, coats etc.

Velvet AND glitter!?!

This velvet dress from American Apparel in 'crushed blue ice' has been described as my 'princess dress' which seems rather accurate. The crushed velvet catches the light and is great for evenings as well as in the day.

Worn separately - there is surely such as thing as a velvet overload - these shoes from Topshop (once again sold out, found in the sale) are extremely comfortable and casual, yet still enough to add something to an otherwise plain outfit.

"Everybody love things that sparkle."

"Some girls were just born with glitter in their veins."

To do list 2015:

Although we are already a month into 2015, I thought I would write a list of goals I have for 2015 to look back on:

(i'll probably add to this as things come to mind and tick things off)

1) • bring in the year in a positive way; have an amazing nye!!✓

2) • read 50 books✓

3) • buy a homeless person a drink/food✓

4) • blog more✓

5) • donate blood for the first time✓

6) • donate blood every 3 months✓

7) • build a blanket/inside fort

8) • get 5 uni offers✓

9) • get into university✓

10) • blow bubbles✓

11) • conquer a fear✓

12) • bake cookies or fairy cakes✓

13) • watch fireworks✓

14) • visit Stratford Westfields ✓
15) • stop unnecessarily idolising people✓

16) • get a tattoo✓

17) • see the sunset/sunrise✓

18) • grow my hair down to/as near as possible to my waist✓

19) • go on late night adventures and last trains; at least 6✓

20) • persuade 5 people to donate blood✓

21) • persuade 5 people to join the organ donor register✓

22) • buy friends/family random little gifts of appreciation more often✓

23) • go on a road trip✓

24) • throw glitter at someone

25) • improve ways of dealing w panic attacks✓

26) • go to at least 5 gigs✓

27) • buy more fairy lights✓

28) • go to at least 5 gigs✓

29) • skip✓

30) • compliment others more often✓

31) • find a new favourite book✓

32) • produce a piece of work I'm proud of✓

33) • travel/discover new places✓

34) • make more effort to keep in contact with old friends/distanced friends✓

35) • have a girly pamper day✓

36) • go up the shard✓

37) • have the ability to do 5 press-ups (i can't even do 2 rn)✓

38) • watch the lion king✓

39) • buy alcohol without being asked for ID✓

40) • walk a dog✓
41) • have an amazing 18th birthday✓
42) • learn to play the basics (or attempt)- piano, guitar or ukelele✓
43) • go to a beach✓
44) • actually meet someone from online n not just remain virtual friends✓
45) • be able to cook something✓
46) • reach 5k blog views✓
47) • try sushi✓
48) • cut down on spending✓
49) • get into using cruelty free makeup✓
50) • more random acts of kindness✓
51) • cut down on the amount i spend on coffee✓
52) • finish a-levels✓
53) • become more independent✓
54) • keep up with writing a diary✓
55) • learn to say yes more often to opportunities✓
56) • learn to say no more often instead of accepting being uncomfortable w things✓
57) • start a youtube channel✓
58) • kiss in the rain✓
59) • feed ducks✓
60) • go back to the isabella plantation✓

♡☾58/60 completed☽♡