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Happy birthday Frills 'n' Spills!



Who would have thunk it?! I cannot believe that Frills 'n' Spills is 3 years old today- this little corner of the internet has gone through many changes and has provided me with so much fun and inspiration over the past 3 years. It has given me so many opportunities (which I am so grateful for) and I have met some really amazing people. Thank you for all your views, comments and tweets, here's to many more years! ♥


P.S. Apologies for the gushiness ;)


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Slouchy chic?

Magazines and television shows are always telling us to 'dress for your shape' and whilst I tend to stick to dresses and skirts I try to wear what I want, whether or not I look ridiculous. What do you do though, when outfits you love, aren't flattering? I love these clothes both separately and together but I'm not sure if they make me look a bit schlumpy. I think the fact that the curse of the creased trousers has returned may have something to do with it... I really hate it when outfits don't photograph very well, I love this outfit but these pictures make it look awful :( 

Top: Gap outlet, trousers: Miss Selfridge, shoes: Carvela from John Lewis, necklace: Dorothy Perkins
This outfit was inspired by Michelle and Blair who both look fab in loose layers but I think you need to look like them for this look to work! I probably should have worn these trousers with heels but I wanted something comfy and still chic and I matched my blusher to my shoes ;) You can't really see it in these pictures but I am wearing 'Summer Rose' by Mac which is a gorgeous dusky pinky/purple shade which matches my shoes perfectly! 


I really love these shoes and now it's warmer I can wear them without worrying that I am going to ruin them. They are velvet with huge sparkly bows on the front and I can't help but think that they are totally me in shoe form! 


Is it me or does my hair look much shorter here? I woke up with huge bed-head hair this morning but with a swoosh of serum through it it looked like I as going for the big bouncy curl effect... right?! I like the fact you can see me clutching my camera remote in this picture. It has proved invaluable for using with my tripod but I can't quite get to grips with hiding it for photos. I bought this top when I went on my epic shopping spree to Swindon on Tuesday. I have never been convinced when people talk about basic tops but I think I have been converted. This t-shirt is so soft and although I would never usually choose such a slouchy fit, I can't help but think it will be perfect for when the weather arms up again! The best bit about it though is the fact it is sparkly! That's right, even my basic grey tee has a hint of bling about it! I picked up some lovely things and I have THE best Easter present from Mark waiting to be opened :D 

Do you have outfits that don't photograph well? Which bloggers do you look to for style inspiration? 



P.S. I love writing and receiving letters, would anyone be interested in becoming penpals? 
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Checkmate!

I have been quite absent from the blogosphere again this weekend as I have had a busy time catching up with Mark and my (rather large!) extended family It was so nice to see everyone and we had a big family meal with lots of yummy food...I don't think there's anything better to do in the sunshine!  :)

As you well know, I take any excuse to dress up and I pulled out my beloved 'picnic dress'. I don't know quite how it got its name but it is an old favourite of mine that I don't wear nearly enough. It has seen me through numerous family meals, parties with friends and those days where you don't have anything that looks right on. 

Dress: Monsoon, wedges: Jones Bootmaker via charity shop
The dress is a gorgeous 50s style shape and in a gorgeous heavy linen, making it perfect for the sunny weather we have been having recently. I wore these wedges, which I picked up for next to nothing in a charity shop last year, to give me a bit of height with the midi-length. It is perfect for swooshing around and I always feel quite elegant when I wear it.  My hair was actually co-operating so I left that down and kept my make up fairly simple to leave the focus on the dress. 


Cue cheesy couple photo! I always realise how much I miss Mark during the holidays as we don't tend to see each other very often due to where we live. I am such a sap but I really do love him ♥ Luckily both of our families like each other and Mark is willing to spend time with my feral siblings lovely family ;) 


I mean who wouldn't love a face like that?! 


I have been experimenting more with liquid eyeliner recently but I haven't yet found one which I have fallen in love with. The No. 7 Amazing Eyes Liner is nice but doesn't seem to stay on all day whereas the Rimmel one I am wearing here has the most rubbish brush in the world! I guess my quest to find the perfect idiot-proof liquid eyeliner continues...

Do you have clothes that you can rely on whatever the occasion? What liquid eyeliner would you recommend? 
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Love me tender..

No, this isn't a late Valentine's post but rather an ode to my favourite new necklaces and a love letter to the blogging community. There are many reasons why I love the blogosphere, whether it is offering styling advice, helping to track down items that are no longer available locally or just being all round awesome, you guys always come through and I am very lucky to have such lovely people reading Frills 'n' Spills! :D I love the supportive community of bloggers and love the fact that I can call so many of you lovely ladies, friends! [OK, soppiness over :P] After expressing how lovely I thought Sarah's jewellery was on Twitter, a cute little parcel popped through my front door. 

What though was in my little striped parcel? 



A gorgeous butterfly in a goldy/bronzey colour, perfect for adding just a bit of sparkle when wearing a plain dress or top. I think this is going to look perfect with my thrifted Topshop dress, tan brogues and tan belt this Spring! 




I must admit, at first when I saw rainbows I panicked. Now I LOVE colour but am always wary of wearing coloured jewellery (after having to be surgically removed from a red necklace which I wore non-stop for at least 3 years, I kid you not!)  but have already managed to incorporate this into a number of outfits, mainly pastels, to give them a bit of oomph with the small blast of colour and the sparkle in the top of the heart...




This necklace though has barely left my neck since I got it. It adds the perfect hint of cute to any outfit and has been complimented by almost everyone I have met. My favourite outfit I have worn it with is my new 80s style Mango dress from Ebay.




Not the best photo but I was trying to show off the bat-wing style sleeves. Now I normally go for sleeveless or short sleeved dresses and tops but these slightly longer sleeves have been a godsend in the recent cold spells. My favourite part of this dress though is the gorgeous skirt, it is actually more of a wrap skirt and adds a bit of interest to an otherwise basic dress. 




Worn here with my AMAZING new hat from River Island which elevates the humble hat into a piece of art. 

I will leave you with the King himself singing the title song of this post; Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender. I can't get enough of Elvis recently, I used to love him when I was about 15 (I had calenders and everything!!) but recently I have been in awe of how amazing his music is. There is a wealth of songs beyond Hound Dog and I really do urge you to give some of his earlier music, his charisma and soul in his voice is undeniable, just WOW. 

JUST FOR THE LOLZ:

2006
Hahahahaha yes this is Mark when we were in our first year of college. We always used to joke that he looked old (i.e. 84!) hence the Classical art sign pointing at his head...
2009 (told you it was at least 3 years!!)
Are you an Elvis fan? What's your favourite part of blogging? 
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