ASOS WISHLIST #1

I've hit a "bloggers block" situation and I'm struggling to think of things to write about. I got myself a bit worked up about it so I thought, let's just go back to the trusty wishlist to kick start the ol' brain box.

ASOS is my absolute favourite place for clothes. Late last year I decided it was time I got myself an ASOS Premier account. If you don't know what that is then you pay £9.95 to cover 12 months and for that you get free next day and nominated delivery. Considering that most of the time, standard delivery is about £3/4, that is more than worth it if you order as much as I do. It's also proved to be a life saver when I've needed last minute birthday presents and emergency outfits. They even come on Sunday if you ordr in time on Saturday!
So, yeah... my ASOS saved list is always rather full as I try to tell myself I don't really need another striped top. (We all need more striped tops though, don't we?)

Here's what's currently on my ASOS saved list...

OSCAR'S 2015: FAVOURITE LOOKS

The Oscar's took place on Sunday night and as is tradition in this corner of the Internet, here are my favourite looks from the night.

In regards to the awards themselves, I am super happy Eddie Redmayne won. The Theory of Everything is one of the best films I have seen recently. I sobbed... a lot.
Also, Patricia Arquette's speech was wonderful and you should go find it on YouTube if you haven't seen it.

I don't do these posts in any particular order but Emma Stone had the best dress, hands down. She wore Ellie Saab and I cannot stop looking at the beauty of her and the dress. I am obsessed.

GET ON YOUR PARTY SHOES

Last week I brought you some beautiful dresses fit for the party season so this week I thought if you're still panicking and trying to find the perfect shoes to match, here are some of my favourites out there at the moment.

Whenever I need to wear heels I always wear the same pair I got from Dorothy Perkins 3 years ago. I'm so awful at walking in heels and those ones have a chunky heel and an ankle strap so they make my life easier. And they're black so they go with everything.

New Look | Missguided | ASOS | ASOS | Dorothy Perkins

IT'S PARTY DRESS SEASON

I'm not the biggest fan of this time of year (please don't hate me...) but hot damn the shops get some beautiful dresses in stock!
If you're after a new dress for an upcoming festive event then here are just five of beautiful options for you.

ASOS | Matalan | Topshop | River Island | Missguided

BRITISH FASHION AWARDS: THE OUTFITS

On Monday night the annual British Fashion Awards where held in London. Now, fashion awards and British means you know the outfits are going to be killer!
Here's a round up of some of my favourite ones...

Hands up... how much do we all want Cara Delevingne's Burberry gown?!

LONDON FASHION WEEK: S/S15

Yep. It's that time already. Time for another season of Fashion Weeks across the globe to showcase the forthcoming season's new trends. I love what London have to offer. The designers just have something about them that the other fashion capitals just don't.

Having said that, I wasn't overly excited for kick off day this season like I usually am. Maybe as I'm struggling a lot to find clothes I actually like these days and I'm getting more into beauty? Who knows. I've never actually been to LFW. I just have to stick to the live stream over my laptop but one day I'd love to say I've actually been to a show.

ANYWAY...

Here's a look at my favourite collections from over the week...

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OOTD: NEON CORAL

Hello!

Thought I'd show a quick outfit post today of something I wore this week featuring two new pieces that I'm totally in love with.
I mentioned about buying this top on this post. Very bright and very far away from my usual palette of black and dark colours.

Top; F&F @ Tesco | Skort; ASOS | Necklace; Dorothy Perkins (old)

CURRENTLY LOVING... CLOTHING AT TESCO

Fashion posts on the blog have got very few and far between over the last year and Laddered Tights seems to be transitioning into more of a beauty blog despite starting as purely fashion.
I think one reason for this is that I've just not found any clothes I actually love in so so so so long. I keep looking in my wardrobe and not liking anything so I'm going shopping and coming away empty handed. Which is never the result you want from a shopping trip. I even went to the Traffod Centre last week and all I got was The Amazing Spider-Man on DVD (which is a good thing but still no clothes).

As I pass Tesco on my way home, I often just pop in for a browse of the makeup aisle and around the clothes. I spotted a top a few weeks back and kept telling myself I don't need it and I wouldn't even wear it as it's so bright. But then I caved and decided I needed it. But then of course my size was sold out. Obviously. So I drove to the next nearest Tesco which is bigger and has more selection and oh boy... so many pretty clothes. So many colours and print. I had my heart eyes on!

Incidentally, they didn't have the top in my size there either so I ended up buying it online. I did by a playsuit in store and I'll hopefully get round to trying to do outfit posts again at some point now my room has a little more space. I think I did very well only choosing two things to buy but here are my top picks from the current stock...

Coat | Top | Shorts | Dress | Dress

MET BALL 2014: BEST DRESSED

The MET Ball is an annual event in New York where everyone who is everyone attends and the fashion stakes are high. This years theme was centred around Charles James, known as America's "best known couturier", so the expectations for class and extravagance where pretty high. The men were also given a strict white tie dress code this year.

I loved so many dresses this year so here they all are...

DRESS LIKE... ASHLEY ROBERTS

I was never a Pussycat Dolls fan but since Ashley Roberts appeared on I'm A Celebrity a couple of years ago, I fell a little bit in love with her. It's been almost a year since my last Dress Like... post! Sorry about that. But here is a new one featuring the beautiful Ashley.

WISHLIST #8

I haven't done a wishlist post since last October! Crazy! So, seeing as I got a pay rise this week, let us change that...

MAC Diva | Nails; Topshop | Bag; Dorothy Perkins | Shirt; Topshop | Trousers; Topshop | Skort; Topshop | Shoes; Dorothy Perkins | Brush; Zoeva

Last time I bought a MAC lipstick I settled on Rebel which I LOVE but it was between that and Diva and ever since I really wish I'd just bought them both. Clearly going to cave and end up buying this soon...

Spring is coming and pastel nails are EVERYWHERE. This colour is beautiful!

I confess I have literally just click order on the bag. It's one of those multi compartment bags á la Zara's City Bag. I've eyed that up for so long but I can't justify the price right now. Hopefully this one will suit just as well.

Shirt, collar, burgundy? Triple check with the added bonus of sheer panels. Simple; need.

The trousers are something of a shock for me to like but there's something about them. I know I wouldn't end up wanting to wear them. I'm more comfortable in plain and black! 

See the skort... this is also á la Zara. I actually tried this on a couple weeks back and really liked it then. My birthday is coming up so maybe I need to treat myself. 

These shoes are so cute! Perfect colour for Spring and lovely to wear to work too. My only problem is that Dorothy Perkins shoes just don't fit me. I used to work on the shoes there and the 6's were always massive and the 5's just way too tight. Which is majorly sad because their shoes are great.

Last thing is the Zoeva 104 Buffing Brush. I've heard a lot about Zoeva brushes and I was pleasantly surprised to see how cheap they are!

What are you lusting after at the moment?

OOTD: MINT + GREY

I very rarely do an outfit post and then all of a sudden there's two in a row! I had a couple holiday days left to take at work so I booked off the start of the week (which was an excellent decision! No Monday Blues over here.) I recently picked up these leggings/treggings/whatever letter you want to put in front of 'eggings' and I actually love them. It turned out to be a hell of a lot warmer than it seemed when I went outside so I have since ended up in a tee!

Coat; Primark | Jumper; Boohoo | Leggings; H&M | Shoes; Superga x House of Holland | Nails; Rimmel x Kate Moss 'Hip Hop'

OOTD: SPRING IS COMING

Yesterday I went to Manchester with my friends where we went to a World Buffet called Peachy Keens (which was delicious!) and then we headed to the arena to see Jack Whitehall. I think it was about the 5th time I've seen him since 2009 and he was as hilarious as ever.

Dress; Topshop | Boots; Boohoo | Nails; Rimmel x Kate Moss Salon Pro 'Hip Hop'

OSCARS 2014: BEST DRESSED

The 86th Academy Awards took place last night were Gravity came up trumps and another disappointment face from Leo. (One day, baby. One day...)

One of the biggest and most prestigious award shows in the world, so the stars enjoy a bit of dress up and here's who I think totally nailed it this year.

Lupita Nyong'o has absolutely dominated awards season. She's looked perfect on every red carpet. Absolute goddess. She got her mitts on a custom made Prada gown as well as Best Supporting Actress last night.

LONDON FASHION WEEK: A/W 2014

Another London Fashion Week has now been and gone. Autumn/Winter is generally my favourite season as I love knitwear way too much! Having said that, I didn't really get into Fashion Week this season. I think it maybe due to not being able to catch a lot of the live streams like usual. But I wasn't overly thrilled with a lot of the collections that came out this season.
As ever though, I have put together my favourite of the runways for the upcoming season. Have to say that despite the beautiful actual show, I was a little disappointed with the majority of the Burberry collection. They had some nice pieces but nothing outstanding. Maybe because S/S14 was SO pretty. Or maybe because I'm not overly keen on a poncho-type garment making a comeback...

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BAFTAS 2014: BEST DRESSED

Awards Season is in full swing and usually I would do a Best Dressed post for them all but this year I decided I would just do the Oscars in a few weeks. The BAFTAs took place last night and I was very impressed with a lot of outfits (and Angelina Jolie's beautiful face) so here we go..!

Angelina Jolie & Lupita Nyong'o

Fearne Cotton & Helen Mirren

Olga Kurylenko & Oprah Winfrey

I'm never usually the biggest Angelina Jolie fan but I have become obsessed with her over the last 24 hours. She just looked so stunning! She rocked her custom made Saint Laurent tux so hard and her skin was so radiant. Fierce.

Also have a new girlcrush in the form of Olga Kurylenko. Helped termendously by the Burberry gown.

And then Gwendoline Christie's dress was not very BAFTAs but I thought she looked way to bloody cute to not include her. What a doll!

Who's red carpet looks were your favourite?

OOTD - MINT & PINK

Today I nipped in to town to pick up a few things I needed and ended up falling in love with the new Body Shop Hair Chalks. My friend Rachelle tried them out on me and I wish I bought them both but I walked away with the pink one. I'm clearly going to end up going back for the blue one.
I also wore out my new Boohoo jumper and boots as well as wearing a pair of jeans by my own choice and I actually love them! CRAZY.

Jumper; Boohoo | Shirt (worn underneath); Primark | Jeans; Dorothy Perkins | Boots; Boohoo | Nails; Rimmel 'Loafer Love For You' & Essie 'Bikini So Teeny'

KATE MOSS: ICON

I've loved Kate Moss a lot for a very long time. She's an absolute giant in the fashion world and today she turns 40 and is still just as beautiful and chic as ever. She's graced the pages of Vogue more times than you can shake a fist it, done some amazing collaborations with Rimmel and Topshop (to name but two) and she still always absolutely nails it! So as a homage to Miss Moss, here are my favourite shots of her from over the years.
Happy birthday, Kate!

WEEKEND HAUL

This time next week I'll be in Saint Petersburg in Russia, most likely complaining about how cold my entire body is. This weekend I made a little trip over to see my friend Katie for an afternoon of Wetherspoons, cinema and a mooch of the shops and today I headed to the retail park to pick up some last minute bits for Russia.
Though obviously, the majority of my purchases didn't end up being travelling related...

Jeans; Dorothy Perkins | Tees; both New Look

I figure I can't very well wear tights and dresses in Russia so I've had to buy some jeans. I know from working there previously, the Dorothy Perkins ones are good quality and don't make me feel trapped and uncomfy. They also had 30% off today! And then I got some long sleeved tees from New Look for layering. So happy with finding a black and white striped instead of navy. I can never find black stripes!

 Candle; The Range | Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser | Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush

I absolutely love The Range. I don't know how common they are because the nearest one is where my friend lives and that's a 30 minute train journey. But it is just the best place. I picked up this double wick candle for about £3.50 in Vanilla Cupcake - so lovely!

Obviously, I can't go shopping without getting make up. I got this new primer from Maybelline which I am guessing is going to be similar to Benefit's POREfessional. The packaging is even quite similar colour wise. And I've been after a new brush for my gel eyeliner and Real Techniques never let me down so this also got thrown in the basket.

 Shoes; Topshop

I have LIVED in my cut out New Look boots since around September time and although it's still quite cold, I saw these flats and new I had to have them. I'm not usually a fan of patent as no matter how hard I try, I scuff the life out of them. They're super comfy and I love the tiger detail on the front. I thought they were quite reasonable for £24 too.

 Rucksack; New Look

I was keen to get a rucksack for my hand luggage for when I go away and I was thinking there'd be more on offer but alas there wasn't. I do like this one from New Look though and it has a few different pockets so it will do the job.

L'Oréal True Match Foundation C1 Rose Ivory | Beanie; New Look

(So I forgot to photograph these and so they got their own photo!)

The foundation purchase was a total impulse buy. I literally walked up to the stand, looked at the shades and put it in the basket. No thought. I've worn it today and the colour is perfect! Really like the finish and how easily it blends too. I'll probably do a review in a few weeks after a good few uses.

The beanie is from New Look and was in the sale for £1. Again, more impulse but I'll be able to take it to Russia to keep my ears warm. They had loads of other colours too.

Have you been indulging in retail therapy lately?

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2013 FAVOURITES

I mentioned in the previous post how I wouldn't be posting Monthly Favourites anymore, more just little reviews of new products I've been using, but I thought a nice way to round off the year would be to share my best of the best across the board.

First up, beauty!

Clarins Cleansing Milk | Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash | The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner | Bourjois 1 Second Nail Varnish Remover | MAC Mineralised Skin Finish Natural | Rimmel Nail Rescue | Benefit Pore-fessional