Weekly Style Icon #5: GIRLS

GIRLS #5

Ok, so Tuesday's style icon may have gone out of the window this week due to having soo much uni work. So instead here is a huge bumper icon post on the four lovely characters from the HBO series GIRLS. I love this programme, it is full of humour, wit, style and things that everyone can relate to. I cannot wait for the second series, if you haven't seen the trailer yet you can do so here.  I have done a separate 'get the look' for each character and all the items are based on individual shops I think the Girls would suit.

Three ways to describe Hannah Horvath style: Colourful, Young, Thrifty

Hannah's style shop: H&M

Yellow Cardigan~£7.99 / Striped skirt~£12.99 / Black top~£7.99 / Black bag~£19.99

Three ways to describe Jessa Johansson style:Vintage, Elegant, Eccentric

Jessa's style shop: Topshop

Kimono~£45 / Blue top~£28 / Burgundy lipstick~£8 / Gold ring~£5 / Gold braclet~£12.50

Three ways to describe Marni Michaels style: Feminine, Classy, Figure hugging

Marni's style shop: Dorothy Perkins

Purple bodycon dress~£20 / Black heels~£28 / Silver vintage ring~£8.50

Three ways to describe Shoshanna Shapiro's style: Girly, Bright, Fun

Shoshanna's style shop: New Look

Aztec top~£14.99 / Blue skirt~£12.99 / Blue heels~£19.99 / Rose braclets~£5.99

Who's style is your favourite? 

Who will be next weeks icon at number #6.....

Bethan x

All images found using Google.

Xmas Party Outfit Blogger Challenge

There's nothing I love more than a festive related challenge and this one from Fashion Vouchers seemed like a really fun one to do. The challenge was to select a brand from the list on their website and create an amazing  Xmas party outfit for £100 or under! Any blogger can enter and the prize is a £100 voucher from your chosen merchant.

I chose New Look as I knew that they would have some nice bits and bobs that weren't expensive and the collection would co-ordinate well with each other.

Arrow earrings~£6.99 / Wedge boots~£14.99 /  Velvet skater dress~£11.99 

Metallic envelope clutch~£15.99 / Stocking tights~£4.99

False eyelashes~£4.99 / Glitter nail polish~ £2.99

Total~ £62.93!

I think the black & gold combo give it a more Christmassy feel and always looks simple but elegant. I love anything velvet so the skater dress was a clear choice and I think the sparkly polish and triangle earrings give it a nice retro twist.

. The challenge is still open until December 17th 2012 and you can take part and enter by looking at the details here.

Bethan x 

Top 5: Underwear

Black velvet cut out body~Topshop~£35

Light green soft bra~H&M~£7.99

Retro style paneled briefs~Asos Marketplace~£23

Navy sheer floral briefs~New Look~£2.99

Handmade floral bra~Malomyszka (Etsy)~£16

I chose these top five underwear based on a few things. Aesthetics, comfort and cost. I also checked the availability of the items and if they ship to the UK etc. I love underwear that's floral, hence that 3/5 of the pieces are smothered in flowers. Black underwear is a must have for anyone and I love Topshop's take on the body suit/leotard, velvet and backless are two words that will always make my heart melt. Etsy is always really great for getting handcrafted, unique items, I spent hours searching for the perfect bra and the halter neck one (shown above) I fell in love with. All of the underwear featured are made with comfortable and smooth fabrics that won't cause you to itch or readjust yourself every few minutes. 

Always buy underwear for yourself, if you think something will make you feel good....buy it!

Bethan x