Missguided Babe Power Atomizer Set

I'll put my hand up and admit that this scent really caught me off guard! When I first heard about the Babe Power fragrance from Missguided, I didn't really give it too much thought. I just assumed the scent would be a little too 'young' for me and I've actually never tried any high street type clothing retailer's own branded fragrances before. However, at first sniff I was impressed. Fragrance is sooo subjective and so personal - one person's trash is another's treasure etc - and I'm happy to say that personally I find Babe Power to be a fun, pretty and deceptively sophisticated scent.

I say deceptive because at first it comes across as very sweet and for a split second I thought it could only be for those who like their fragrances really sugary. But in that same moment it becomes something altogether more grown-up and oddly... comforting. I'm certainly no fragrance expert by any means but I know what I'm drawn to- often gourmand-esque scents- and to me, Babe Power rivals some of the classic (and expensive) sweeter perfumes. It's little wonder really that it's been such a popular fragrance this year.

The perfume has a gorgeous sort of edible sweetness to it at first (think baked dessert type treats and candyfloss) that's complemented beautifully by a baby-powdery edge. I think it's the powdery element that I find oddly comforting actually. The official notes of Missguided Babe Power Eau de Parfum are:
Gourmand Vanilla, Musk, Amber Crystals, Citrus Fusion, Moss, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom, Peony, Jasmine, Grapefruit Zest, Sour Cherry, Pink Pepper, Crisp Apple, Pineapple, Rhubarb and Absinthe.
The set I have here features a mini 15ml twist-up version of the cylindrical, rose gold 'can' design and a 15ml refill. Pretty perfect for travel/ stashing in your handbag or coat pocket and really perfect for gifting.
You can find the Babe Power Atomizer Set at Missguided.

Affordable Online Fashion Favourites!

This may come as a bit of a shock to some, but I actually don't like clothes shopping. The queues are always too long, everything is too expensive, crowds make me nervous and I usually spend the whole experience thinking about something I'd much rather be doing. Like having a bath or watching Sarah Silverman.

Unfortunately in this modern world, buying clothes is essential in avoiding a state of perpetual nudity and nobody wants to see that. So when my wardrobe needs updating what do I do?
 Me and my near-empty purse log onto my favourite cheap & cheerful online shopping sites, that's what.

Here I'm going to share a few of my go-to online destinations I visit from the comfort of my couch, clad in a onesie, with a cup of tea in hand and Sarah Silverman on the TV.


Missguided.co.uk
When I feel like treating myself to a little something and payday is but a tiny dot in the distance, Missguided is generally my go-to shop. Affordable and on trend, with the option to shop by celebrity style, this store has earned its place in my desktop favourites. They have a great selection of quality leggings too, and if you know me, you'd know I'm a bit of a leggings junkie ;)

Boohoo.com

I'm not going to lie, Boohoo is a pretty fantastic place to shop for an instant style update that won't drain your precious savings. They always seem to have an absolutely huge selection of seasonal and up to date pieces as well as an array of humble wardrobe staples like jersey basics

They stock an awesome selection of dresses at very nice prices too, such as this peplum dress for £20 and this scooped maxi for £10!

Fashionvouchers.com

Fashion Vouchers is the holy grail for penny pinching fashion hunters! Here you can find discount codes, sales and special offers for your favourite high streets outlets such as Miss Selfridge and Urban Outfitters as well as high end brands and stores including All Saints and House of Fraser. My sister is borderline obsessed with Urban Outfitters, so she was over the moon when I referred her to the 15% off code!

Ark.co.uk

This place always seems to have amazing sales featuring big brand names including Superdry and Fred Perry, so if you're into high quality pieces at up to 75% off, you should give this place a click. I actually bought my Motel Jordan Jeans from here for £30 as opposed to the rrp of £48. Edit: Ark seems to have been acquired by JD Sports

Very.co.uk

I've been interested in Very since I attended their Diana Vickers bloggers event and had the opportunity to thumb through the racks and have a good look at their pieces. I was actually surprised at the quality of the clothing I checked out and have ordered from them many times since. One of the great things about Very is that customers are able to pay off purchases in three installments, which means you can get your hands on something gorgeous without giving up the piggy bank. I used this option to buy my guitar - not exactly fashion, but you get the idea ;)

Glamorousuk.com

While Glamorous isn't particularly cheap and cheerful across the board, it deserves an honourable mention for its version of the much coveted Disco Pants.  At £29.99, these are a cheaper option for girls lusting after the £70 American Apparel Disco Pants.

Asos Marketplace 

This is my favourite online destination when I'm hunting for unique jewellery to complement an outfit  - there are so many independent jewellery designers and cute little online boutiques selling gorgeous original pieces for next to nothing.  My picks? Skellingtons Handmade Day of The Dead Skull Jewellery and Tessies for exceedingly cute and inexpensive pieces.

There are a lot of 'cheap' online stores out there, but I think many of them focus on the affordability of the pieces rather than the quality, which is really no fun for anyone. 
So those are my favourite places on the web for finding quality, cheap bits and pieces for my closet. If you've  found any gems and you'd like to share them, please let me know!

Thanks for reading :)

Look: Intergalactic Leggings

In case you haven't noticed, I'm rather partial to wearing slightly wacky things on my legs.

These are the latest addition to my ever growing patterned legwear collection:

Presenting the Perlin Galaxy Print Leggings from Missguided.co.uk

When I ordered these they were out of stock on S/M so I went for M/L with my fingers crossed.

Let's just say I'm kind of glad there were no S/M available, because I think they would have looked offensive on me, if I was able to yank them up over my thighs at all.

These leggings sit fairly low on the hips, so unless you're lacking in the bottom department, I would definitely recommend wearing these with something a bit longer on the top to preserve your modesty :)

For £9.99 these were pretty much a bargain. A round of applause for Missguided is in order I think!

You can check them out online here.

What do you think of this intergalactic legs look? Out of this world or from another planet?

Thanks for reading! x

Cheap Thrills: Tartan Leggings

Here's a question:

Would you wear Tartan Leggings?

I would. In fact I am.


I got these rather loud thigh-huggers from Missguided.co.uk for a mere £8.99...






I don't know why I'm obsessed with patterned leggings at the moment. It's certainly an unexpected love affair that I can't see fizzling out any time soon.

If you're a leggings lover like me, check out  Missguided and grab yourself a new look at a very reasonable price :o