Instadiaries // Week 7

The Christmas countdown begins! // A lovely little church building in Salford - there's so much hidden beauty in this world. // My winter fave! Topshop jumper with velvet leggings... Cosy! // My gorgeous new booties! (I'm still waiting for them to arrive) // I've dropped major hits about this My Little Pony mug from Urban Outfitters! // Wrapped up in my vintage fur to explore the Christmas markets. // A quick snap of my face :) // Christmas in Manchester Arendale. (21 isn't too old to see Santa, right?) // Super chocolatey, mega muffin from the Christmas market... YUM! 

Wholesale 7 // Wishlist

White Lace-up Boots - £15.38 // Burgundy Lace-up Boots - £14.10 // Tan Spiked Heel Boots - £16.66 // White Elastic Detail Boots - £14.10 // Zebra Detail Boots - £15.38 // Floral Detail Boots - £15.38 // White Tassle Flatforms - £14.10 // Black Suede Boots - £15.38

I've been searching for some awesome, purse friendly, chunky boots to keep my tootsies warm through this (predictively) evilly chill winter. Being a student it's sometimes difficult for me to nab the top trends and still afford to eat on a weekly basis but these little bad boys are so cheap I can afford to buy four pairs! 

I'm crushin' over the black leather boots with the tiny flowers over the toe, they're just so sweet! A plain outfit could be jazzed up in an instant and the burgundy boots are a must have for this season.

I can't get over how perfect the styles are either, it's almost like Wholesale 7 took a dive into my mind and made my dreams a reality. I NEED to get my mitts on these! Luckily I've just started my new job so soon enough funds are gonna be plentiful! Eeeeeeee! :D My feet will be pretty before long. 

Ria xo

Instadiaries // Week 6

Dominos feast for the Doctor Who Special // Cosied up for the Christmas Markets! // My Princess mug :') <3 // Selfie - S'all about the curls // Barry M Textured Nails // New boots from ARK - They're just perfect! // Dresses, coats & sweaters - I made the transition to winter wardrobe, really need some more wooly items! // Vintage style oversized clock - If I wasn't so obsessed with clothes I'd probably be an interior designer // Newest tattoo - isn't she just beautiful? 

Leather Love // Haul

LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL MY NEW BOOTS ARE!

My, oh my... I think I'm in love. Technically I'm not allowed to wear them yet, them being a Christmas prezzie from my Mother dearest, but that doesn't mean I haven't done a few cheeky outfit posts featuring the babies!

I initially had my sights set on this similar pair from Urban Outfitters, but at £100 they're a little steep in my eyes. When I found this pair though, from ARK at £39.99, I fell in love. I even prefer them to the Urban Outfitters pair!

So now I'm just waiting on Christmas day so I can grace the streets with these beautiful soles. 

They're sold out online and this was the last pair in the Manchester store. I feel like one hell of a lucky lady! But you can find similar styles here and here.

Ria xo

Urban Outfitters // Wishlist

Tartan Cardigan // Atlas Face Watch //  Blue Denim Mom Jeans // Striped Tee // Floral Sweater // Spinner Chain // Black Lace Up Boots // Yellow Houndstooth Trousers // Bee Print Dress // Leather Detail Chain // Black Denim Mom Jeans // Kaleidoscope Effect Dress

I have a crush on Lavish Alice...

If your familiar with the online boutique, Lavish Alice, you'll already know about their amazing collection. You'll already know about the amazing prices and you'll know about their collaborations with brands such as 'Rock 'N Rose'. 

I discovered their site very recently whilst mulling through a list of UK based blogs on bloglovin, and in a second their range of quirky, cute and sophisticated styles stole my heart. The store offers free delivery, and free next day delivers on orders over £80, plus exclusive discounts for fans of their facebook page, so get on over there and hit 'like'!

That little corner of the interweb they call their own is a hive of cult prints, edgy cuts and on trend colours. Here's my favourites from their current collection...

Bright Blue Floral Contrast Jumper - £38

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Bright Blue Floral Contrast Trousers - £40

Cream Contrast Leather Look Gold Detail Oversized Clutch - £18

Tiger Face Silky Black Premium Peg Trouser Dungaree Jumpsuit - £50

Red & Gold Transparent Acrylic Box Clutch - £20

Navy Blue Chiffon Maxi Pinafore Waist Dress - £20

Rock 'N Rose Lita Vintage Cat Eye Sunnies in Tortoiseshell - £20

Black Suede and Black Rubber Sole Block Heel Ankle Boots - £28

Mustard & White Contrast Collar Sleeveless Dress - £44

Black & White Embroidered Floral Loose Bomber Jacket - £24

Rock 'N Rose Lexa Vintage Wishbone Ring - £10

Black Patent High Shine Block Heel Strapped Boots - £35

Red Silk Tapered Crop Trousers - £36

White Leather Studded Knuckle Duster Box Bag - £24

 Green Tartan Pinafore Sleeveless Cotton Skater Dress - £22

I cannot wait to get my hands on the Mustard & White Contrast Dress and the Navy Blue Maxi Pinafore Dress! 

I love a good collar and the dress is by far the cutest I'v seen in a long time, except perhaps Valentino's tapestry print mini, but at 1.5% of the price its a fab alternative! The pinafore dress is something I wouldn't usually go for but there's something so unique about the style that I can't help but fall head over heels for it. The little logical man in my mind is telling me that never in a million years will it suit my body shape, (short, curvy, unbalanced...), but that whimsical fairy - head full of dreams and wishes - is telling me to go for it! Suppose I could just send it back... 

I always did wear my heart on my sleeve!

Keep your eyes peeled for my follow up post on Rianna Phillips clutches - Stocked by Lavish Alice.

They are so perfect they deserve their own post!

Ria <3

Mock Crock

So I've been looking for a cute pair of cut out boots for Autumn for quite some time now but I've not been able to find the perfect pair... until now! I'm really fussy about heel height so its been relentless work trawling through site after site trying to find something to my taste. I don't wear high heels much but I wanted something more than my usual flat. And these little beauties are the end result!

I took a gander at Missguided yesterday and fell in love, repeatedly. It is honestly such a shame that I don't have a billion in the bank because if I did, I'd currently be jumping around hugging these, these, and these too...

A girl can dream!

Ria <3