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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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Sadly on May 19th (*hint hint*) I will no longer be able to say I am a 12 year old fashion blogger! 🙁 I will just have to admit that I am 13, and about to become a grumpy old teenager. Poo. But that’s life, so I better just suck it up, and tell y’all what I want for my birthday in the form of a small rather large wishlist! (*hint hint*)

Acid Waves Sweatshirt £28.00 (Ohh Deer), Spot Bardot Tunic £32.00 (Topshop), Mi-Pac Spot Print Backpack £22.00 (ASOS), Ethnic Flat Sandals £39.99 (ZARA), Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain £7.99 (Superdrug), Britney Spears Island Fantasy EDT 100ml £32.00 (Superdrug), Fragrance Mist in Coconut Passion (Victoria’s Secret) & Converse All Star Sandal £35.00 (BANK Fashion).

Sweatshirt: OMG. When I found Ohh Deer a few weeks ago, I fell in love with their stock! Just look at this sweatshirt! It’s got a UNICORN on it, and it’s PURPLE, and it’s just AWESOME. I generally wouldn’t pay £28.00 on something like this, but just look at it!
Spotty Dress: I have never owned anything from Topshop, but recently I have being loving their stuff. Again, I wouldn’t really spend this much on such a simple piece, but I really love the style and colour of this. It is simple yet I could wear it in so many different ways.
Backpack: Since seeing a really cute backpack on a fellow blogger, I have fallen in love with them! I just think that they are really easy to wear, and look super cute and preppy. Along with the dress, I LOVE the spotty detailing! Gorgeous!
Ethnic Sandals: I seriously love these shoes! I love the bright colours and the print details. I really shouldn’t get another pair of shoes, but I think these would be alright…
Balm Stain: After seeing the hype around these, I finally got to try one the other day. I thought I would like the pink colours, but this coral colour is stunning! It really popped against my skin tone, and I think it would be great for summer.
Perfume: ‘Why would she want a Britney Spears perfume?’ I hear you say. Well, I have the Circus Fantasy one, and it is soooo nice! I love how fresh it is, and the packaging is amazing! I’d love to try the other ones! I think you can get this cheaper in Wilko though!
VS Fragrance Mist: I have seen these a lot recently, and I really like the idea of a scented mist. They spray a lot more powerful than a perfume, and are much lighter. They are also really big, so I am sure I would get my money’s worth. Shame I can’t find them anywhere in the UK or France! (Please tell me if you know a place!)
Converse Sandals: I really like the idea of these. They’re sporty yet stylish, and perfect for summer. I was actually bidding on a pair on eBay, but as usual the price went up at the last minute!

There maybe another Wishlist coming your way soon, because I have been loving a lot recently! Oh, and if you want to buy me anything, my address is: Laca… 😉 Cheeky!

If you want to make my birthday wishes come true, please vote for me and my blog to WIN ‘Best Teen Blog‘ in the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards! Click HERE and either choose your favourite bloggers in the other categories, or click NEXT \until the 8th Tab, where you will find ‘tollydollyposhfashion.com‘ It would seriously make my dreams come true, and you even get a chance to win some New Look vouchers! So, Good Luck and Thank You!

My gorgeous advertiser Sarah Orr from Nars Obsessor, is going to answer some questions for you! If you’re a blogger and just want to see what Sarah has to say, or you want to start your own blog, this post will have everything you need to know! She’s going to share with you some blogging tips, a few of her favourite brands, and more! Take it away Sarah!

What inspired you to start your Blog?: I was inspired to start a blog because of school. Sounds weird, right? But english lessons seem to be full of analysing texts and seeing why things are done that way, that I wanted somewhere to just write.

Why did you choose Beauty & Fashion? I chose fashion and beauty because they are things that I am constantly exposed to, and feel a lot of other people are too. I also have a genuine love and interest in them, so it just came naturally.

What are you top tips on starting a Blog?:  My top tips are to get organised. Before I posted anything or told anyone or even made my Blogger account, I planned out exactly what I wanted to call it, write about, how it would look and make it mine. I would also advise getting involved with the blogger chats on twitter like #fbloggers #bbloggers and #fblchat.

What are your Blogging Targets for this year?: My blogging targets this year are to try and post something every other day, but still put time and effort into each post, and keep them relatable to people like me.

Who are your favourite fellow bloggers?: My favourite fellow bloggers would have to be you Tolly, (Well thank you very much!) and Zoe from That’s Zoe because you are both so friendly, genuine and a rarity in that they are bloggers similar in age to me! My top 5 ‘Bigger’ bloggers are Zoella, Sofia’s Journal, Wish Wish Wish, What Olivia Did and Jazzabelle’s Diary.

What trend are you most looking forward to working, this S/S 13? I am so looking forward to florals and pastels, as I do every year, and I’m especially loving monochrome looks!

Where’s your favourite place to grab a bargain and why?: I’m going to go wish TK Maxx (TJ Maxx in America) because even though I used to hate my mum dragging me through there, I’ve picked up some lovely pieces at massive discounts.

What’s your favourite piece of Make-Up you’ve ever bought and why?: My Nars eyeliner is something I go to everyday. I’m terrible at eyeliner, but I find that it’s so easy to apply whether you want a thick or thin line, and the pen shape makes it super easy and comfortable to hold.

What’s your favourite ever item of clothing/accessory you’ve ever bought and why?: My Prada blazer because I got it at the London Fashion Week jumble sale for £55, which is a complete bargain for a great piece like that. Some people that think blazers are only for special occasions and evenings, but I’m definitely going to have to disagree with them- I wear it loads!

Who is your favourite designer and why?: I’d say my favourite designer would be BCBG because both it’s adult and teen brand (BCBGeneration) stock such amazing clothes and accessories that are in trend and suit their target market down to a T. They’re also not as expensive as other higher-end brands, which is always a plus side.

What is your favourite Make-Up Brand?: My favourite make up brands are Topshop and Rimmel for cheaper deals, Laura Mercier and Nars (hence the blog name!) for relatively high end and Burberry and Tom Ford for that luxury, out-of-my league price range.

What’s your personal style?: My personal style changes all the time, but I think it’s generally comfortable but sophisticated.

Thank You so much Sarah for answering some questions! I hope everyone got something out of it! If you want to ask Sarah anymore questions, contact her through…

@narsobsessor – Twitter//Nars Obsessor – YouTube//Nars Obsessor – Blog

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If you believe I deserve it, please vote for me and my blog to WIN Best Teen Blog in the Company Style Blogger Awards! Simply click here, then click ‘NEXT‘ 7 times, until you come to the 8TH TAB (You can of course vote for your other favourites!), where you will find ‘tollydollyposhfashion.com‘. Fill in your details on the final page, and VOILA! You even have a chance of winning New Look vouchers! So, good luck, and thank you!

”Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! Oh I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom! Where the brass band plays, ‘Tiddly-Om-Pom-Pom!”

I recently went to the seaside! We (The family) went to Arcachon near Bordeaux. It was about a 3 hour drive, but totally worth it – she says as her forehead stings from sun burn – as it was gloriously sunny and I got to wear a few of my recent purchases and I get to show you ‘my style’ for the day!

What I Wore:Blue and White Floral Blouse €0.50 (Jumble Sale), Pleated Midi Skirt £6.00 (ASOS – Sale), Floral Grey Leggings (F&F), White Bead Necklace, Sunglasses (Claire’s) & Vintage White Lace Up Flats €11.00 (Jumble Sale).

Papa Posh in the reflection!

My style is rapidly changing, but in a good way. I decided to go for a more vintage style, and I think it worked okay (if I do say so myself!) All in all this was a pretty cheap outfit, and I am very proud of it. My brother decided to call me a ‘granny’, which in a way I agree with (….) but, I would say it’s ‘granny chic’ more than anything. I really like this skirt and I think I will wear it a lot this spring and summer. I also love this blouse! 50 CENTS?! It’s quite loose, but I think it’s a good thing as it makes it more comfortable and light for warmer climates. I also like wearing it with a pair of canvas trousers, and some flip flops. These shoes are also gems! They were from a stall at a jumble sale run by an Australian woman, who offered me them for €11.00 instead of €15.00 which was reasonable. They are real leather and really really well made, and I also love how they have a small heel which makes me feel all ‘clippity cloppity’ and special. Haha. 🙂 Oh, and that ice cream. THAT was delicious! We had a walk down the beach after that and it was sooooo nice! We then chased the waves (SO FUN!) and went back home. I shall leave you with these pictures. The last one is my fave! Awww!

Me and my brother! Cannot believe he is turning 18 TOMORROW!! Love this picture so much! What a great day it was!

If you think I deserve it, I’d love if you could vote for my blog to WIN Best Teen Blog in the Company Style Blogger Awards! It won’t take you long, all you have to do is click here, then either choose your favourite blogs, or click next until the 8th Page (Best Teen Blog), where you’ll see ‘tollydollyposhfashion.com‘! Fill in your details and you could grab yourself some New Look vouchers! So you’ll have a chance in winning something too!

Hello! (I really don’t know what else to say?) I hope you’re doing well! I certainly am! With the shortlist news, and now the date of my Mizz Magazine release (May 16th!), I am not too bad! So last week I did my first Recent Purchases post, and I have another! I really didn’t think I’d bought that much, but maybe I did! (JS stands for Jumble Sale below!)

Tie Dye Elephant Top – €1.00 (JS): This is actually a boy’s top, but I actually really like it! It looks sort of ‘rock chic’ and a bit edgy, and will look really good with a jumpsuit, and my Dr Martens.
Green Scarf – €0.50 (JS):This was a bargain! Up close it has a print of little pink and orange diamonds on it, and I knew straight away what to wear it with!
Velvet Waistcoat – €0.50 (JS): Another amazing bargain?! I think this will look great with the Elephant top, or possibly a frilly blouse!
White Canvas Trousers – €2.50 (2nd Hand Shop):I wasn’t quite sure how big or small these were at first, but I bought them anyway! I tried them on and they fit perfectly! They look really good with a nice casual top and a floppy summer hat and my new Keds!
Summer Pink Tweed Jacket – €5.00 (JS): This. OMG. I have been wanting some ‘summer tweed’ pieces so much! It is such a big trend for S/S 13, and I finally have my hands on some! It cost me €5.00 and is totally Chanel-esque. #winner
Small French Hat – (2nd Hand Shop):I can’t actually remember the price of this, but it was very cheap! My mum decided to just buy it for me even if I didn’t suit it because it is kinda’ cute! I think it is very Megan McInn-esque (Blogger – who I am soon to interview!) as she is always wearing such cute, vintage hats!
Red Faux Leather Waistcoat – €0.50 (JS):I seriously don’t know why I bought this?! We were looking at a stall which these 3 girls a bit younger than me were serving at. They said it was 50 cents and my mum paid. I am really not sure how to style this! Please tell me in the comments how you think I should!
Bright Colour Boot Socks – £7.50 (ASOS): I bought these ‘for’ my Dr Martens. I needed to buy some boot socks as I was told that if you don’t wear thick socks, they will kill your feet! I decided on these as they are bright coloured, so perfect for spring! They’re are mens, but they are actually the perfect fit, so I’m glad I bought them, but at the same time annoyed as they are now down to £5.00 in the sale! Bummer!
Vintage Box Clutch – €1.00 (JS):I have been seeing Box Clutches a lot recently, so when I saw this I had to buy it! It is very old, and has a little mirror inside which slots in to some little slits. It is really handy for holding your phone, lipsticks, any touch up make-up and even some sunglasses, so it is really practical and adds a cute touch to your outfit!

Floral and Lace Detail Dress – €3.00 (JS):This dress was originally €5.00 but I got it for 3! I was drawn to it because of the lace detailing which I think looks really pretty. I am hopefully going to take it up to knee length as I don’t really like it how it is now, but overall I am really happy with this purchase!

Camo Jacket – €3.00 (JS):I haven’t ever had a camo jacket! I am really happy with this one though, as it’s a slightly different fit to normal jackets, and I love the zip details! It’s a little big on the arms but I will only grow! I am going to try and get some badges and DIY it up! What do you think?

Mint Green Lace Blazer/Cardigan – €0.50 (JS):This is what my brother likes to call the ‘Tic Tac’ jacket. It is lovely! I haven’t got anything else in mint green (except a pair of shorts which are WAY to short now!), and this is perfect! It has 3/4 length sleeves which is great for just putting on top of something. I love the collar as well, as I think it really pulls together the jacket. This is one of my favourite purchases!

Watch out for some OOTDs coming your way soon! I may have bought a few other things yesterday too so there may also be another Recent Purchases post!… Oops! I hope you have a fab rest of your week! The sunshine’s out! Enjoy!

If you feel I deserve to WIN Company Style Blogger Award category ‘Best Teen Blog’, I’d love if you could vote for me! Either choose your favourite bloggers in the other categories or click ‘Next’ until the 8th tab. If you vote, you can grab yourself a chance to win some New Look vouchers! If you do vote for me please comment or tweet me so I can thank you!

Howdy! First of all I’d like to say a little thank you to all the comments I received on my last post, it was great to hear your thoughts! Secondly (I’m sorry, I have a lot to say!), *deep breath* I was shortlisted in the Best Teen Blog category for the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards!! I was taken a back when I saw my blog name! Thank You so much to anyone who nominated me! Voting is now open, I’d love if you could vote ‘tollydollyposhfashion.com‘ as Best Teen Blog in the 8th tab (You’ll see). Moving on after that extra long intro… I have been wanting to do a post with other fashion bloggers for a while, and I finally came up with an idea! Each month 6 bloggers (This month only 4) will come together and select their favourite items from the ones I choose, to create an outfit just for you! The pieces which are chosen the most will be highlighted underneath each image, and will be put together into an outfit at the bottom of this post! If you don’t understand, just carry on reading!

Crochet Floral Flippy Tunic £34.00, Embroidered Hem Flippy Dress £46.00 & Capped Sleeve Lace Dress £35.00 (Topshop)

Yellow and White Stud Slip On Pumps £12.00, White Barely There Stiletto Sandals £45.00 & Blue Metal T Bar Sandals £30.00 (River Island)

Printed Clutch Bag £39.99, Embroidered Evening Bag £39.99 & Everyday Shopper £22.99 (ZARA)

Cross and Pearl Necklace £7.50, Pieces Bodil Sunglasses £10.00 (Out of Stock – I wrote this a while ago) & O’Clock Giraffe Safari Watch £21.00 (ASOS)

Dress: Angelica (Angelica Discovers) and Trina (Trina Wears) chose the dress which is perfect for summer! The ‘teapot’ blue and white print is on trend, and can be dressed up or down.
Shoes: Angelica, Trina and Sarah (Nars Obsessor) chose these gorgeous Barely There sandals! These can be worn for the summer or even for a night out!
Accessories: Zoe (That’s Zoe) chose these gorgeous sunglasses from ASOS (Unfortunately Out of Stock, as I wrote this a while ago), which suit most face shapes!
Bag:Angelica and Trina chose this bag. It is cute, bright and perfect for this dress! Mixing prints and colours is what summer’s about, so try it out!

This month’s fashion bloggers obviously have style! Look at that stunning outfit? It was really fun and interesting seeing what they picked out and I am excited to do this next month! If you are a fashion blogger and are interested in joining in JUNE please leave a comment with your email address! Here are the links to the April bloggers…:

Angelica – Angelica Discovers
Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blog with plenty of reviews!

Trina – Trina Wears
Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blog all the way from NYC!

Sarah – Nars Obsessor
14 year old Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blogger!

Zoe – That’s Zoe
Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle blogger by young Zoe!

Once again, thank you so much to everyone who nominated me in the Style Blogger Awards, it is insane! Congratulations to any other bloggers who were nominated! You can vote for your favourites (hopefully including me) just here! Thank You!

Before you start reading, I thought I’d just say a HUGE thank you to everyone who nominated me for the Company Style Blogger Awards! The shortlist will be revealed on Friday, so I am really excited! *Fingers Crossed* Anyway, I saw a tweet that MUA (Make-Up Academy) had ‘copied’ a top nail polish brand’s, Essie, packaging. I didn’t think it would be exactly the same, but I was wrong. MUA have completely taken the Essie bottle design and made it to their own. You might think that it’s not that big a deal, but I was shocked. They haven’t just taken the Essie design, they’ve also taken MAC’s highlighter ‘swirl’ design, as well as Clinique’s Chubby Stick design. Take a look…

Essie Bottles: As you can see the glass bottles both have the imprinted brand name, which shows you straight away that they have almost copied the product packaging. There is also a rectangle around the brand name, which is the same on both, as well as the lid being white as well. I think this is definitely ‘copied’, and I think it’s a bit ridiculous as Essie are far better quality, and to take a higher end brand’s design choice, is not on.
MAC Highlighter:The swirls in the two highlighters are very similar. Although they may not be the same, MUA have definitely taken the idea of which MAC released last year, which shows that they have taken the concept once again.
Clinique Chubby Sticks: This is the one which I am actually shocked by. The packaging is pretty much identical. The ends are both metallic, the writing is both metallic (I do admit that the MUA writing is different style), and the pencil applicator is the same shape and style. The colour choice is also very similar too.

It is not just the three above of which MUA have taken ‘inspiration’ from, it is also the Urban Decay Naked palette of which MUA have taken the same colours and put them into there palette the ‘Undressed’, which has the same meaning in the name? Naked and Undressed?! Now, I do understand that brands want to let their customers have the ‘best over the rest’, with MUA trying to make everything cheaper, but I do feel that they have made things a bit too similar. Most of their stuff has been taken from other brands, and I am starting to feel that they are just like every other brand. They are not unique any more, and I think that should change. I’m not saying that they’re products are bad, as I have tried and tested them, and they are quite good for the price, but not only are MUA taking ideas they haven’t been on the right track for a long time now. Early this year, their site was down due to so many people browsing their stock, which lead to problem with customers orders. The Customer Service team tweeted and Facebook-ed rude tweets which offended many customers, which they deleted shortly after. After this and now seeing what MUA are actually producing, my thoughts have changed with the brand. I don’t want people to read this and just see ‘HATE HATE HATE’, I want people to recognise what brands really are, and I also do realise that MUA are not the only brand that take inspiration from others, for example the Chubby Stick has been changed to suit other brands too.

Should we buying their products just because they are cheap, or should we buy it because the brand is friendly, and has a unique ethic? Make sure to leave your thoughts in a comment below…

Something very special is happening this June and July! The Posh Fashion Awards for Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle bloggers are coming to a web browser near you…

Bonjourno! I hope you are well young soul! (Read this phrase again, in an Irish accent) It is that time again where I have want to show you what I have bought recently. Most of it is from Jumble Sales (Vide Greniers) but there are 1 or 2 other things in their too! All of the things I have bought recently have either been fashion related or just super cute, so here goes! A few other things I have bought recently will be in a post like this next week too!

Scarf – €0.50: Since watching Ingrid (missglamorazzi on YouTube) and Fleur (FleurDeForce on YouTube), I have fallen in love with summer scarves! This one is super soft, and has really cute colours on which match my new Keds, and it was only 50 cents, which is like… 45p?
Keds – £37.50: My new pair are b.eaut.i.ful. I have grown out of my navy blue pair, and ASOS saved me by selling me these blue floral ones for half the price than Schuh, or the Keds site.
Clear Bowl – €1.99: I use this little gem to hold my hair clips and ties. It’s from IKEA and is really simple, and has cute doily detailing on it, I blame Lisette Henry for blogging about a similar one, I seriously have fallen in love with cute bowls and plates!
China Models – €1.00 and FREE!: Ever since I bought a similar rabbit head (NOT a real one), I have kept my eyes open. I use the blue man to hold any dainty necklaces around it’s neck, and then the rabbit, I keep on my desk, which was free! 🙂 They are super cute, and add character to my room! Aw…
Floppy Hat – €2.00: I am blaming another blogger *cough cough* Megan McInn, as she simply looks gorgeous when wearing one, so I decided to try one out myself. There are plenty on eBay, but this one was there and then, and only cost me 2 euros. BARGAIN!
Style Feed: My mum got me this as an early birthday present. It’s similar to my book ‘The Style Diaries’ as it features loads of bloggers which are well established, but some you may not of heard of. In this book, the blogs are picked out by Susie Bubble, and I found out some interesting stuff. I’m not saying it’s bad, but I do prefer ‘The Style Diaries’ as it has more blogs, and more unique ones, but either are good!
Daisy Purse – €0.20: OMG. I am so glad I got this. It cost me 20 CENTS?! There were a few others, but this one caught my eye the most, as daisies are really big this season. It is also sort of ‘Marc Jacob-esque’, I think and it will look great for summer. It’s a sort of plastic material, but that means it is waterproof, and will be good for keeping my sunglasses in.

Kenzo Jungle Trousers: I bought these in this massive sports hall in a small village, where there were rows and rows of clothes. A lady selling these, asked what size I was and I didn’t really like the pattern, but I was asked to try them on. They fitted like a dream, and were comfortable. They looked nice and were Kenzo, so they were in my bag, with in a matter of seconds. €3.00 and they will look great with a t-shirt I bought at the same place (Sorry, it was still drying so I couldn’t take a picture, but it’s got an elephant on it!)
Yellow Floral Skirt: My mum picked me up this. I think it’s really cute, and will look great with a frilly blouse, and my new House of Holland socks (Darn, forgot to photograph them!). I have a pink one similar, but I love the colour yellow, so this is even better!
H Morgan Demin Jacket – €0.50: I haven’t owned a Denim Jacket for ages. The last one I had was when I was about 6 (The one here.) and I finally found one! It’s a little bit too short, but will be a nice ‘cropped’ size for summer. I will be wearing this A LOT. Plus, it was under a euro.. soo… I’m a happy chicken 🙂
Black and White Trainers – €5.00: Oops. I may have bought another pair of shoes… These are quite unusual actually, as they are converse style, but have a pointed toe, and are also shiny. I thought I’d get them for a bit of a change up, you know, try a new style and all!
Dr Martens 1460s Black Shimmer Boots – €30.00: YUP! If you don’t know already (Somebody obviously didn’t read my last post…) I now own a pair of Dr Martens! Yes, these babies slipped onto my feet yesterday and I love them! My dream was to get a black pair, but I couldn’t really say no, as these are my size and very cheap. They are sort of grey-ish, green-ish black metallic colour which I have decided, I LOVE! Seriously cannot wait to wear these. Don’t think I will be in a hurry though, it’s chucking it down 🙁

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Compose yourself Tolly, it’s just a pair of shoes…A pair of the most amazing shoes which I have been waiting soooo long for! Yes, TDP officially owns a pair of Dr Martens! The classic pair of 1460s of course. They maybe 2nd hand, but I simply do not care. I can now say the phrase, ‘I own a pair of Dr Martens’.
The pair of Size 5 (38) costing €30 (£25.40) slipped into my hands around about half past five today, in a small town near Castres in France. We went to a few jumble sales and Vide Greniers (french word for jumble sale kind of thing) today, to try them out, and the last one was certainly the best. We drove into the town and saw loads of cars parked everywhere, and walked up a hill where we found loads of stalls through the streets where people were living. I was hoping perhaps I may have come across a pair of these beauties, but I really wasn’t expecting it. We stopped to have ‘un barquette de frites’ (chips) for a snack, and my mum said ‘We will find you a pair‘ (Randomly). We walked on, and as I turned my head. I stopped, and ran. The pair above were sat on a table waiting to be taken away to a new home. 2 french girls were running the stall, and thought I was absolutely bonkers when I went ‘AAAAAH. DR MARTENS!! OMG!!‘ and then almost fainted (No joke, I really did). My dad then asked what size they were, I heard the number ’38’, then literally chucked them on the floor and tried them on. I slipped them on, and they fitted nicely, perhaps a little big for now, but I can only grow! They are in the best of conditions, almost like new, and nowhere near worn and stretched like you see on eBay (Where I’ve been looking for the past 7 years…). The icing on the cake was the price. €30?! Original 1460s cost about £100 RRP, so I had an amazing bargain! I swapped my boots over, and got to keep the original box too! The fact that they are pretty much identical to the ones in my DM poster, is amazing. Expect to see these babies in lots of OOTDs! I don’t think I will ever forget Sunday 7th April 2013. My first pair of Dr Martens were put on my feet. #firstandforever

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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?

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