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Hello everyone, WOW 2nd post of the day (first one is here)! If you have been following me on Twitter/Instagram, you won’t know that my oldest brother recently moved out, leaving the perfect of rooms for me to have a blog studio! I know it might sound crazy to have a room just for blogging, but I promise I don’t just blog in it haha! This post is going to show you round it and a few bits and pieces that I have bought recently! I also made a YouTube video, just to see it in more detail!

JUMBO HAIRSPRAY (DIY)//COMPANY BAG (BLOG AWARDS)//RUCKSACK (JUMBLE SALE)//PURSE (NEW LOOK)//VARIOUS MAGAZINES//NIKE TRAINERS (JD SPORTS)*//DR MARTENS (MASTERSHOE)*

Backdrop Decor & Bed Area: This is one of the main parts of the room I wanted to focus on. Now I have my soft boxes, I want to start doing more YouTube videos as an added extra, so having a good backdrop space was key. There’s a sort of trough against the wall, which is a perfect space for putting bits and pieces, and of course I had to put some of my favourite shoes, magazines and accessories. I think it looks really colourful but definitely still portrays the whole ‘blogging room’ feel.

NYTTJA FRAMES (IKEA)//OLD FRENCH PRINT (JUMBLE SALE)

Backdrop Wall: When I saw this print, I was instantly drawn in by it. It has such a nice, fresh, colourful and illustrative feel to it, and it was only 5 euros. It’s the perfect size, and compliments my magazine clippings really well. I knew I had to pop these frames up, and they only cost about 6 euros for all three. I would definitely recommend them as they are cheap as chips and aren’t too shiny so they don’t glare in bright lights – one of the reasons I love them so much for my backdrop! 

COLOURFUL JARS (JUMBLE SALE)//QUOTE WOODBLOCK//TV & SKY BOX

TV Shelf: Seeing as the room is still being used as a spare bedroom, the TV is staying where it was before. I added a cute little decoration which I stole from Mama Posh (she still hasn’t realised… shhh!), and placed my little quote wood block there too. It just makes the shelf a bit less boring and takes the ugliness away from the old clunky Sky box.

DESK//ADDE CHAIR (IKEA)//SPOTTY BOX//CANVAS (DIY)//MIRROR (MAKIES)*//SKURAR PLANT POT (IKEA)//NOTEPAD (OXFAM)//PERFUMES (MUSIC TO MY NOSE)*//PHOTOBOOTH PICTURES (BLOG AWARDS)

Blogging Zone: This is obviously where the magic happens… or where the blogging happens. I switched my brother’s old clunky office chair, for this super duper cheap IKEA chair… less than 10 euros! Don’t forget the blogger essential… lace trim style plant pot! I’ve had this canvas for a while now, it used to be in our living room… slightly out of place, but now it looks perfect! I also love the cute reminder of the Company Blog Awards! It reminds me of why I love blogging so much 🙂 Shame there is no iMac really… one day… one day! The good thing about this area though is that it can be used as a second backdrop! Bonus points!

WHITEBOARD (STAPLES)//FRAMSTALA GIFT RIBBON (IKEA)//MALA WHITEBOARD PENS (IKEA)

Blogging Whiteboard: I was going to have to buy a new one of these whiteboards, but my brother was kind enough to leave his for me. Although I use Google Docs to keep my blog schedule updated, this will be super helpful. I can just look up at it and know exactly what I need to do next. I simply taped some of this IKEA ribbon into a grid, and wrote in the spaces! Super easy 🙂 Sneaky peak of my… old schedule haha 😉 I love how the whiteboard pens match the ribbon too… cute details!

MULIG VALET RAIL (IKEA)//NEON ACCESSORIES (CLAIRES)*//JUNK FOOD NECKLACE (CHELSEA DOLL)*//BAG & FABRIC (LIBERTY LONDON)*

Samples Rail: I hope I don’t come across like I am showing off, but I do get sent things as gifts for my blog from time to time (..the things with the * by them..), so having a place to keep track of new pieces is really handy as a blogger. I was originally going to get some hooks, but this little rail is super handy! It has spaces to hang clothes, as well as a space to put small bits and bobs. I love the colour too! They do it in white as well if you’re wondering! The one thing I would say is that it doesn’t come with wheels! It’s super cute though and I can look at all the pretty things on it easily enough 🙂

SOFT BOXES (EBAY)//DR MARTENS (MASTERSHOE)*//LACK SIDE TABLE (IKEA)

Photography: As I’ve already mentioned, I recently invested in some soft boxes. One of my next blog posts will explain why, but I thought I’d show them here too! They’ve been so good so far, and I’m super happy I got them now! I don’t need more clothes… so these sorted that out! Haha! Along with my lights, I picked up one of the IKEA side tables. I never knew they did matte versions, so I chose the blue one. It’s perfect for taking pictures of products and makes it look so sleek and professional. I also got some IKEA wrapping paper just in-case I want to swap the blue for a cute print instead. I love the way it looks and I am extremely happy with the colour choice… even after my little panic before paying!

So that’s it! That’s my blogging room! As I love blogging, I love using it and having the lights up makes me feel extra cool! Haha 🙂 It also makes my bedroom feel much more relaxing than it used to because now it can be my ‘chill room’. What do you think of it? What would you put in your blog room? Speaking of blogging, the Company Style Blogger Awards voting end on May 23rd! WHAT?! It would be amazing if you could click here and vote for me on Tab 8! Thank you so much!

I thought it would be good for the bloggers and nominators of the Posh Fashion Awards to get to know the sponsors! As there are quite a few, it will be in 2 parts. Below you will find what the brands are all about, a little about the prizes they will be awarding, and the categories in which they are sponsoring! There are some real gems up for grabs!

Illamasqua will be sponsoring: Best Beauty Blog, Best Beauty Vlog, Best Unique Blog, Best Use of Photography and Best DIY Blog.

Illamasqua is a global cosmetics brand supplying unique products to beauty lovers. Illamasqua are a brand which want their users to experiment with the products and mix up their make-up. Whether it’s using neon on your eyes, or purple on your cheeks, there is something new and creative which may just spark your imagination. Illamasqua will be providing a goody bag to the winners with 4 little treats in them as a congratulations.

CutECOsmetics will be sponsoring: Best Teen Blog

CutECOsmetics care about the ingredients which beauty lovers use every day. They provide all the basics for you, but making sure that they have eco-friendly, or vegan ingredients in them! CutECOsmetics will be supplying a goody bag worth £100! Full of skincare/balms/make-up etc.

Woodie and Morris will be sponsoring: Best Lifestyle Blog

Woodie & Morris is a British brand bringing classic and modern pieces together. Whether you love looking after your skin, or you want a perfect watch for summer, there is something for everyone. Woodie & Morris will be providing an Olivia Burton watch (Worth upto £68.00) and some REN Skincare Goodies!

Peggy Collection will be sponsoring: Best Newcomer

Peggy Collection offers unique knitwear designs in array of colours and knits. Both for men and women! Keeping you warm and cosy in the warmer months, or just adding that pop of colour in Spring! You can find a cute pair of gloves, a nice scarf or even some jewellery online! Peggy Collection will be providing chunky knit scarf!

You can find more information about the Posh Fashion Awards here, and the T&Cs here.

If you have any questions about the Posh Fashion Awards, make sure to leave a comment, or tweet me: @PoshFashAwards Or, you can email me: [email protected]

Hello! By now you should know that something very exciting is happening! For the very first time, I am going to be holding the Posh Fashion Awards. Last year I did ones for fun, but this year, I really want to make it special! This year, bloggers and their readers will be able to nominate their favourite (or their own) blogs, to 10 different categories. There will be 3 shortlisted blogs for each category, and then 10 overall winners.
I decided to do this because it will be fun, easy, and also a nice way for blogs to gain exposure! Some big brands and magazines do awards, but this time it will be a chance to shine a light on blogs which perhaps don’t get as much recognition. I have also got some amazing brands which are going to are providing prizes for each category too (see below), which makes it extra special! Below you can find 3 simple rules for nominating, as well as some FAQs which may answer any questions you have…

Illamasqua//Sister Vintage//Peggy Collection//Woodie & Morris//Sophie Piper PR//cutECOsmetics//Yan To//Pop Band™

1. Nominations are 1 per COMPUTER, no email addresses will be collected for non-bloggers. This allows for family members etc to vote as well on their own devices. The reason of not collecting email addresses is because it will make the nomination process easy and hassle free for non-bloggers.
3. Bloggers WILL have to enter their email address if they are nominating their own blog, as Tolly Dolly Posh may need to contact you! Don’t worry though, as you will NOT be signed up to any annoying newsletter/weekly emails! We all hate them!
4. THINK before NOMINATING! Some blog awards only go to established bloggers and I think it is nice to really think about who deserves one! Take time to think about your real favourites. Of course you can nominate established bloggers, but it’s nice to share the love to everyone!

FAQs:

What are the categories?: Best Fashion Blog (Any blog which does Fashion posts), Best Beauty Blog (Any blog which does Beauty posts), Best Lifestyle Blog (Any blog which does Lifestyle posts), Best Young Blogger (Age 10 – 16), Best DIY Blog (Any blog which does DIY posts), Best Use of Photography, Best Beauty Vlogger, Best Fashion Vlogger, Best Newcomer (Upto 1 year old), and Best Unique Blog (A blog which is very very different from the rest!)
Can I nominate me own blog?: Yes, you can nominate your own blog. One vote per computer (See #1 above).
How many categories can I nominate a blog for? As many as you’d like, as long as they are definitely true to what the blog is about.  (This will be taken into account when the shortlist is created)
I blog about Fashion and Beauty, what should I nominate it for? You can nominate it as Best Fashion and Best Beauty, or which ever you think you deserve most.
When will nominations start and end? Nominations will open on June 1st (sorry it’s a long wait!) with nominations closing on July 1st 2013, a month after they open.
I live in the USA, can I still nominate my blog? If you live outside Europe, you can still enter, but you may not receive a prize in the post, an alternative will be awarded from the category sponsor.
I know a blog which only recently started, but I’d still like to nominate them, can I? Please only nominate blogs which have been running for at least a month, so the judges can get a view of what the blog is really like. Make sure to nominate them for Best Newcomer!
Will I get emailed when my blog has been nominated?: You will be emailed once your blog has at least one nomination other than your own.
What are the prizes? The prizes are being donated by different brands (see above), and more information about prizes and the brands themselves will be released in May.
Who will be choosing the shortlisted blogs, and winners?:  The shortlist will be compiled by myself (Tolly Dolly Posh). The winners will be chosen by myself, with the help of Daniel Sandler (Proffesional MUA) and Natalie Wall (Online Fashion Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine) who both know what a good blog really is about!

What will be the judging criteria?: The shortlist will be created by 4 factors: 1 – Top votes per category, 2 – Whether the blog suits the category, 3 – Character of the blog itself, 4 – Ease of Use (of the blog). The winners will be decided upon 3 factors, including… 1 – Quality of Content, 2 – Appearance/Ease of Use, 2 – Individual Opinion (of the judges).
Will the Newcomer and Young blogger categories be judged differently?: They will be judged around the same factors, but the age of the bloggers and blogs themselves will be taken into consideration.
Will there be runners-up?: No, there will be no runners up due to their being quite a few categories!
Is there an event or awards show?: Unfortunately not! I believe it would be unfair as it is open Worldwide, and not everybody would be able to attend, and I am only 12, therefore I do not have the budget!
What are the T&Cs?: Along with the rules above, you can find all the terms and conditions etc on the T&Cs page here.

I hope this has answered any of your questions, and I hope you’re excited! You can find more information here. Information about the sponsors and judges will be released soon, and that’s it for now! Watch out for blog posts propping up with more info! If you do have any itching questions, please tweet: @PoshFashAwards or email: awards[at]tollydollyposhfashion.com

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Yes, you read it correctly, US fashion designer Vera Wang is charging her Shanghai customers to try on her dresses. A new charge of £320.00 (3,000 Yuan), has been made to anyone who wants to try on the exclusive designs. This is because of fraud in the area, and also to stop any damage to the designs. The charge will buy the customer a 90 minute slot to try on dresses, but if they do not buy anything, they will not get refunded, only when they purchase an item, will the £320.00 be deducted from sale price. (Image via Pinterest)

I found this ridiculous. I am happy that they are trying to protect the designs from damage, but this whole ‘fraud’ thing, is going to happen anyway? In fashion, fraud is one of the biggest threats, it happens every season in all the new collections. Trends are fraud, as someone has to start it? I know it’s not literally the same thing, but I seriously cannot get my head around the fact that Vera Wang is charging £320.00 for somebody to try on a dress. People who go into designer stores, will have the money to go in a shop, they won’t just go into a shop and frantically try on dresses like they do in ‘the movies’. I would say there is even a ‘designer etiquette‘ through out expensive brands. For example, before christmas I was walking around Toulouse, and spotted a Louis Vuitton store.

My first thoughts were, RUN!! I ran over to the shop window, and gazed at all the handbags in the window, way out of my price range, but as 12 year old fashion blogger who pretty much looks at clothes everyday, I had to have a peak, inside the shop. I walked in quietly with mum behind. As usual there was a man at the door who was making sure the ‘etiquette’ ran in order. There were 2 ladies at the counter, who said hello (Bonjour to be precise), as I turned around they looked me up and down, and it was very awkward, as they knew that I was here just to look and not buy. I went over and looked at some other bags, which to my surprise were actually quite nice! (I’m not the biggest fan of Louis Vuitton, I fell into the label trap! Naughty Tolly!) Mum was rushing me to get out because she said it wasn’t the sort of shop to just look round, which was right, it wasn’t. Which brings me back to Vera Wang. I expect they do get quite a lot of #fangirls coming in, just like I did, but the majority of people are going to people who know what they’re going in for, so why charge them? It’s not like the shop is getting Primark amount of people a day?!
My answer is simply money, to be honest of course it’s annoying when somebody rips a hole in a dress, but a big brand like Vera Wang, do they really need another £320.00?

Do you think there should be a charge? Would you go and try on a dress again? Make sure to tell me your thoughts in a comment below!

If you believe I deserve it, please nominate my blog as Best Teen Blog! There is just 6 Days Left of Nominating! Use the URL: http://www.tollydollyposhfashion.com 

Find out the exciting thing happening this June & July! Posh Fashion Awards! Blog Awards for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Bloggers and Vloggers!

I was recently awarded the ‘Shine On’ award by Orla at The Cool Customer. It is similar to the Liebster Award which I have also received, so here is my post! Thank you so much Orla! First up are the questions which I need to answer!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?: I see myself hopefully, on the FROW of all the main fashion shows 🙂 Haha. I really do hope I will be! I also see myself at a fashion college, preferably Central Saint Martins (London) or Parsons New School of Design (New York).

What was the last thing you watched, ate and read?: Watched: Jonathan Ross Show, but only half of it. Ate: Shrimps & Bananas. Read: Orla’s post on the Shine On awards 🙂

What are your views and opinions on Feminism?:I don’t really have any views on it, I don’t really powerfully believe in it in anyway, and to be honest I think quite a few bloggers say they believe in Feminism just because they see their favourite blogger believing in it. So, there you go.

If you had to choose one designer or a shop to dress you forever, who would you choose and why?:I would choose… Mary Katrantzou (is that how you spell it?) because I know that she would dress in me in either bold prints or in bold cuts, and that’s what I love! (Image from Pinterest).

What inspired you to begin blogging?:My dream to become a Fashion Designer did. If I want to get to that dream, I need to begin somewhere, right? Through blogging I have been able to start getting closer to it.

What’s your favourite piece of clothing in your wardrobe?:My Saint James stripey top! I seriously can’t live without it! It goes with everything and is perfect for all seasons.

What was the best adventure you ever had?:So far, it has been moving to France. It was very exciting but at the same time, super nerve racking!

Favourite quote ever, and why?:”Even if happiness forgets you a bit never completely forget about it.” We have had this in our house either on a wall, or painted on a piece of furniture, for like, ever. It makes me smile, and always tells me that no matter what, there is always a silver lining to everything.

Most embarrasing moment ever?: Probably when I was told that I was about to walk into a lamp post, but walked into it anyway. That was quite funny. Haha.

Period in history you would most like to visit for a day?:The day of the moon landing. That day must have been amazing. We haven’t really had anything like that yet, except from the internet. Come on NASA, when are you off to Mars?

I nominate:Ellie, Zoe, Anna, Lucy & Lucy A.

I would love if you could answer these 10 questions and then answer them on your blog. Then nominate 5 other bloggers and notify them, and ask them 10 different questions!

1 – Blusher or Bronzer?
2 – Honey or Chocolate?
3 – David Beckham or Josh Hutcherson?
4 – Vivienne Westwood or Coco Chanel?
5 – Fish fingers or Sushi?
6 – Name a film that makes your cry.
7 – Would you climb a mountain or shave your hair off for charity?
8 – If you had to wear one item of clothing for a whole year, what would it be and why?
9 – If you had to go and live with one Fashion Designer, who would it be?
10 – What would you make if you were given: A plastic bag, a pair of curtains, a sofa cover, a pair of scissors and tape?

Thank you so much Orla for nominating me! I hope the people who I nominate are very grateful and do the post! Merci!

If you aren’t a blogger, you probably have no idea what I mean. Well, now’s the time to learn! A Liebster Award is a on going award where you’re nominated for it (if you’re a blogger), you answer questions, and then you nominate other people, and they do the same, and it goes on, and on, and on… So! The lovely Mag from The Smart Girl’s Guide to Fashion, has nominated me! There is no prize (I believe), but it is really nice to know that other bloggers are reading and enjoying my blog! When you’re nominated you are meant to do a post on it, so here is mine! 1st are my 11 Facts, then my answers from Mag’s questions…

MY NOMINEES: I chose some of my favourite bloggers which I have recently found, and that I am loving right now!

Michelle, Becky, Orla, Joelle, Becky, Ines, Islay, Alice, Imogen, Suzie & Love Taza.

HERE ARE THE 11 QUESTIONS I WOULD LIKE YOU TO ANSWER:

1. Your favourite high-street shop?:
2. Without looking, can you remember one line from the Thrift Shop Song?:
3. Shoes, Make-Up or Jewelry? (Pick one):
4. If you had £1,000 to spend, where would you spend it, and what would you buy?:
5. Where would you love to live, or do you live there already?:
6. Do you know the first word you said?:
7. You can either go to a 80% Off Sale at your favourite designer store, or you can go to New York Fashion Week? What would you do?:
8. If you could spend 1 day with someone (dead or alive), who would it be?:
9. Best part about blogging?:
10. Sunsets or Shooting Stars?:
11. The best thing that has happened to you (so far)?:

Nominees: Please answer the above questions, compile a list of 11 Facts about you, nominate 11 blogs that you have discovered (or rediscovered) for the award, and link back to this post!

Merci beaucoup pour Mags proposé ma candidature!, and I hope the people who have been nominated (by moi!) are really happy!