Children in Need 2012

On Friday 16th November, it was BBC's Children in Need Day!

Children in Need is a UK charity, founded by the BBC, which originally began in 1980.

Olivia and I on CID Day, looking sassy

It raises MILLIONS and MILLIONS every year to aid disadvantaged and ill children, and, in total, has raised an unbelievable

£600million

in the past 32 years!

At our school, we had a non-uniform day to raise money, where every student has to bring in £1 as a donation, which already brings the total to over £1000!

I made some crispy cakes with my brother to sell at my dad's work and raised £11.20 (every little helps!).

Pudsey Bear is the leading mascot for Children in Need, and is always emblazoned on all of the fundraising merchandise and promotions. He had quite a transformation in 2007, when the old logo, used from 1986 to 2006, was abolished to make way for the current logo, a brighter, more computerized bear. Sorry, old Pudsey!

                             Here's Olivia, me (ew haha) and our friend Hannah on CIN Day

Not to mention, 32 of the most recognised fashion designers of the WORLD ( think Prada, Louis Vuitton & Gucci..EEP!) teamed together to help raise money for Children in Need by individually creating their own interpretation of Pudsey! Stitched in leather, Swarovzki crystals and patterned velvet, these bears are so stylish, it hurts. My favourites were definitely the Victoria Beckham, Alexander McQueen and LOEWE bears! Too cute!  Plus, 19 of the bears raised over £152,000! 

As if it could GET any better, here's a clip of the rather wonderful One Direction singing their new single, Little Things, on Children in Need!

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Hope you raised LOTS for the SPOTS!

-R x

Kardashian Kollection

Kardashian Kollection

is almost here!

£55 Studded Leather Tote Bag

In their UK designing debut, the global superstar sisters, Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, are due to release their new 'Kardashian Kollection' into Dorothy Perkins stores up and down the country. 

£30 Purple Sequin Clutch

The trio have created their items in the mind of UK women and their style, and are aiming to 'embrace the female form'. 

£35 Gypsy Top

Available in sizes 8 to 16, the majority of the 'kollection' is inspired by each of the sister's individual styles, with Kourtney's bohemian chic, Kim's red carpet looks, and Khloe's taste for daring & loud prints. 

£38 Skinny Jeans

                                               £40 Azure Blue Cinched Waist Dress

As there is over 100 items to choose from, at reasonably affordable prices, there is bound to be something to suit everybody! Get your hands on something from Thursday 8th November!

£50 Floral Print Lace Panel Dress and £55 Black Leather Jacket ( my favourite piece!)

And the most peculiar piece in the collection goes to....

this £25 Leopard Print Leotard!

These clothes are a preview of the upcoming Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins. We don't own any of these pictures, and are courtesy of the Daily Mail Online. :-)

-R x

              

These Boots Are MADE For Walking

BIG BOOTS

 

Yesterday, I went out on a walk in the sunny Autumn weather in my trusty, battered and slightly old combat boots. I've owned these for long over two years now ( have my feet not grown!?) and they are still my favourite! 

My cutie little booties!

I think they are an essential, not just for Autumn, but for all year round, as they will toughen up any outfit and never go out of style. 

I was a slightly trend-aware 12 year old when I spotted and fell in love with them in New Look, and they were a bargain for £25, especially since they've lasted this long! ( Both heels have sort of gone, but that doesn't matter, right?)

Below are some of the best high street hotties I could find!

Enjoy...and happy spending!

(From top left, clockwise) £110, Schuh   £90.61, Nasty Gal   £40, River Island

(From top left, clockwise) £59.99, New Look   £95, Topshop    £165, All Saints    £40, River Island

-R 

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Matthew Williamson, London Fashion Week

 "I am known for my use of colour, print and embellishment."

Matthew Williamson, by far one of my favorite designers (My duvet is even one of his creations from one of his most recent collections; Matthew Williamson Butterfly), was born in Manchester and soon became a graduate from Central St Martins college of The Arts.

(Me and Rebecca have always wanted to go there!)

His style is very bohemian, laid back, extremely colorful and just something special. His first job was a freelance design project with Marni. Soon enough, he was employed by Monsoon and Accessorize, following frequent trips to India.
These trips gave him the confidence and knowledge to put his own unique swatches into development which later became his first collection 'Electric Angels', shown at London's Fashion Week in 1997.

Moving on from the old stuff and onto the new stuff, did you see his creations at this years London Fashion Week!? W-O-W. Looking at his SS2013 collection, I can't help but feel excited!

The outfits are absolutely breath-taking, using mainly blues, pinks and oranges. Symmetrical and ombre patterns are a definite must right now, every girl should have a piece of clothing like that in their wardrobe.

The models makeup was neutral and their was hair pulled back in a bun with a center parting. C'est magnifique in my eyes. Hey, take a look for yourself...

- Olivia :) x