Christmas Day outfit ideas 2014

Hi Guys,

I thought I would come by with one last post before Christmas and give you all some outfit ideas for the big ol' turkey day. We never have a dress code in my house so our outfit choices vary from year year. Regardless of how you are sending your day the options above have you covered. 

Lets get to it----->

The show stopper- old school glamour

Lavish Alice rose gold reverse sequin bodycon dress

Aldo LIVERGNANO heel

Monsoon Marjorie Faux Fur Stole

Christmas bloom- casual cocktails

H&M Fine-knit jumper

Miss Selfridges Chelsea block heel sandals

Newlook Black Floral Print Skater Midi Skirt

It's all about the boots- chilled times

eBay graphic Happy Birthday Jesus jumper (although evidence does show march is more likely)

Topshop Tall Ponte high-waist treggings

ASOS All that jazz glitter ankle boots (sold out) Alternative here

Totally dotty....I woke up like this

Tesco F&F Spot Print Cuddle Sweat Top

Tesco F&F Polka Dot Brushed Fleece Lounge Pants

Asda Penguin Socks

Have an amazing Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Christmas party season prep

The Christmas party season is now upon us and for those who want a few simple, quick and easy pampering treatments to see you through the whirlwind of dnners, bars, drinks, house parties and the infamous office party look no further!

To keep the drying effects of drinking and general wear & tear at bay reach for The Body Shop Warming Mineral Mask and AMAZING Brazened Honey from Lush.

The warming mineral mask is a lovely deep cleaning  clay mask that absorbs oil yet keeps the skin supple and moisturised. Coupled with the invigorating fresh ingredients in Brazened Honey you have a winning combination. Ginger, lime and fennel will add zing to your skin and as Honey is a humectant it will give the face a big moisture boost. All this equals plump and youthful skin.

I picked up I Sao Paulo over there (cheapest price found online) and Ciate Beach Hut (cheapest priced item online) in TK Maxx   for £3.99 each and have been alternating between them ever since. Neither are traditional winter nail polish colours but I absolutely adore them. The depth in I sao Paulo over there makes it a very sophisticated tone and think the reflective quality of Beach hut makes it very festive. 

Last but not least is the wonder product that is Lucas' Papaw Ointment. I have used this for years and recently started using it consistently this year. I use this for my lips but it can be used for absolutely anything and works so well. I even like the fomented papaw scent 0.o- I know.

This is an absolute must for me especially when using lipstick. With so many textured finishes, reapplying and wiping lipsticks off my lips are going to take a battering this season before thinking about how drying the English winter can be in general.

What are your Christmas party prep items?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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MUA Nail Polish haul

L-R  Leapfrog, Sweet peach, Red rose £1 each

I stopped by  Superdrug a few weeks back and picked up these beautiful nail varnishes by MUA. I really like their stuff and I find that most colours have very good staying power. They are a really good way of experimenting without breaking the bank.

Although 2 aren't particularly wintry, I find that at least 60% of the time I reach for brighter colours in 

A/W to lift my mood and paint my toes.

At £1 each I couldn't of got a better bargain and you can never have enough red nail varnishes especially in the run up to Christmas!

Speaking of Christmas these make really lovely stocking fillers and with so many pretty shades in cute packaging to choose  from you can't go wrong.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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The reinvention: Seared tuna steak & sweetcorn quinoa

I am pinchin, I am punchin, I am first of the monthin..... wooh lol

Hey guys, I am really in a foodie phase right now.

Can you tell?

It is cold outside and I just wanted something hearty and healthy to keep me warm and vitally something that doesn't take ages to throw together.

Isn't she lovely? Yes I have dubbed my dish a she coz she fine!

I have been obsessing over Tuna steak and Quinoa for the last few months and this combo has been really good to me.

This is super simple but looks and tastes very impressive.
The colours are vibrant and refreshing against the slate gray December skies and you can almost pretend your sitting somewhere hot.

Tuna seasoned with a dry rub:
Dried chives
Mustard
Garlic and herb salt
chili flakes
30 mins I didn't marinate the tuna steak as long as I usually would.


Quinoa:
Approx 190grams serves 2
Boil until fluffy season with dried herbs and seasoning to taste
Dice 1 large red bell pepper
Finely dice 2 rashers of bacon
Finely chop one large leek and fry in a small amount bacon fat
Boil sweetcorn separately and mix all together
Add poppy seeds

I wasn't a big fan of Quinoa when I was younger but now I am loving  that nutty flavour so much.

Quinoa is so nutritious and tasty a definite must try ummmm hmmm.

And now if you will excuse me, I shall now face plant and chow down lol!

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Lets get mini: Gourmet brioche hotdogs

Mini brioche hotdogs, wooh woooh!

  OK, So they aren't proper hot dogs but these are sooo 

much better and more importantly I like to think of them as a upgraded gourmet version.

These were so good guys, I honestly want to face plant them nom nomsssss....

Hot dogs are not often eaten in my house, it just isn't our bag. I never really jumped on them as a kid and during my teen years it was a once in a blue moon sitc.

I have been randomly craving brioche hot dogs for ages and finally got around to making them and ummm umm hmmm do they taste good.

I hold my hands up I didn't bake these Brioche rolls, I simply picked up a pack of 8 and shimmied home to get started.

Ingredients (serves 2 or 1 greedy bugger :-0):

4 x apple and cider Cumberland sausages - bought by a friend at a farmers market

4 x brioche rolls buttered with Olivio or drizzled with virgin olive oil

1 1/2 x medium Spanish onion caramelise on medium heat

Dijon Mustard

chili salsa:

2 chopped chillis

 1 medium tomato

½ cucumber

Juice of 1 lime

Extra virgin olive oil

chili flakes for extra zing

a drizzle of honey 

Final stage:

Look the hot dog right in the eye and say "get in my face good sir, make haste!" 

I really hope yo give them a try dolls, I absolutely adore them.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Childhood revival: Caterpillar Boots!

When  was I kid I absolutely loved Caterpillar boots. 

Whether on a builder or a feels like teen spirit grunge kid they just looked kool with a k!

I loooooved them so much and nagged my mum to get me a pair before for ages and treasured them maybe even more than docs!, before I graduated to kickers and Timberlands.

I love everything about them. 

The camel colour, the soles and the distinctive laces. 

The feel of them is so very retro and reminiscent of a simpler time: 1997.

ASOS

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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New trainers - Nike Flex

Hi guys,

I am slooowly edging my way back towards the gym and of course the first step is finding some nice comfy training gear to sweat in!

I have been looking around for a nice pair of versatile running trainers that can be used for all sporting activities and found these pretty bright Nike trainers.

I was actually geared towards getting some black and white ones. 

Who doesn't like a nice bit of monochrome? Why not look chic whilst pumping iron eh!

I eventually narrowed down to 5 pairs and ended up buying these beauties.

These are the Nike Flex Trainer 4 Ladies Fitness Trainers, which are specifically designed for the gym.

Features:

* Fitness trainers 

* Flexible grooved outsole 

* Mesh upper panels 

* Inner cushioning 

* Nike swoosh - always helpful if your buying nike! lol

* Lace up 

* Leather/textile upper 

* Textile lining 

* Synthetic sole

Colour:

* Main: Black -these have that it is so black they look blue tone.

* Accent colour: neon hot pink

* Inside and laces: light mint blue

These trainers are incredibly comfortable and have great breathability.
They retail for £44.99 and are so worth it, considering trainers can cost anything up to £200.
I am really pleased and am currently breaking them in with walking and jogging to make sure the ankles and arches are properly supported in preparation for the gym.
I have also worn them out to amp up a sports luxe look to great effect.

I really like these and can't wait to see how they fare at the gym!

Have you been rocking any stylish gym wear?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Getting figgy with it: Procuitto & roasted fig salad

Roasted fig and procuitto salad nom noms.

Fruit and meat yeh I am Henry VIII like that lol. I have a very love hate relationship with figs. 

Sometimes they are just too sweet and complex for my palate. However when placed with  the tang of pears, wild salad, salty procuitto and a damn sexy dressing they are puuuurfect!

Rocket is a perfect addition to this mix and makes this an awesome autumn/winter salad.

Ingredients (serves 4):
1x large bag od Spinach

1/2 bag wild leaves
1x Procuitto
6x Figs
2 x Pears
3x tablespoons of Poppy seeds

Dressing:
Mustard
Mexican honey
Chilli flakes
Cayenne

Poppy seeds
Olive oil
Rice wine

dressing and salad storage

This container keeps it fresh for up to 3 days after and at 99p it was a steeaaaal!

Happy eating

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Mixtape Mondays #8

It's that time again!

I have got my Monday morning tube shuffle tuneage at the ready.

Check it out ->

Childish Gambino - 3005

Banks - Brain

Wankelmut ft Emma Louise - My head is a jungle 

 Have a great week.

 

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Shoppers + pouches

I have really been digging simple shoppers and pouches of late.

 They are soooo chic and sophisticated. I have veered towards black (obvs so me) and there is something rather Autumnal about them. They just have an air of sexy Autumn/ Winter mystery.

Meet my current favourites.....

 

I am so of that generation that carries their whole life and room in their bag. 

My generation will be those crooked arm, lopsided old ladies lol!

The shopper allows me to do this and yet looks streamlined. Strangely I have been carrying less and the fact that the shoppers don't have compartments gives me the opportunity to put my pouches to good use. I have become strangely organised, no scrabbling about looking for my oyster for me!

Win win no?

Unfortunately they are all sold out except this little beauty

Monki Printed Casja Pouch £6 

Are you feeling the Shopper + Pouch vibe?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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New Hair: Marley twists

Hey Kids,
 It's been a minute.

Work, Life, Sleep and all that good stuff has indeed got in the way a tad!

I am not one to switch it up with my hair that often (which is probz why I still have my hairline and a sizable fro) but I have been eyeing up Marley twists for the longest time.

I haven't had extensions in my hair since teenage days and a weave literally twice in my life!

I have been totally obsessed with this beautiful twists formerly known when very small as kinky twists and I finally took the plunge and did it. Yay!

 My best friend and hair guru extraordinaire hooked me up.

She used to do my hair at school, so I trusted her 100% to look after my hair and scalp.

I am a bit of a researcher by nature and knew that i wanted to use the invisible method.

I sent over videos on how that was done. (see vids below).

1st day

Products used:
Ecostyler gel with Argan (mine £1.99)
Homemade Shea butter whip moisturiser
(recipe coming soon)!!!
Hair x 4 in colour 2 and 4:  Sensationnel Soft N Silky (Mine purchased for £2.79 per batch).

What do you think?

I have had them just over 2 weeks and
I absolutely LOVE them and will definitely be doing them again.
When done correctly they are an awesome protective style.
As my hair is a lot softer than the hair,
I think 1 month to 7 weeks is as long as they will stay in neatly. As you can see they were easy to manoeuvre on the first day and I had no tightness or pulling on my edges or scalp.

 I am not ready for box braids as my neck is still in heavy hair training but I look forward to getting my poetic justice on!

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Mixtape Friday?

It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday.......sorry Rebecca Black slipped out there!

The weather is soooo sexy in London right now- I can't even complain about the lack of breeze!

I haven't done a mixtape in ages and even though it isn't Monday I am putting it out.

Here are my tunes.......

John Legend -All of me(Tiesto birthday treatment remix)

Example - One More Day (Stay with Me)

Calvin Harris - Thinking About You ft. Ayah Marar

Jess Glynn right heree

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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WIRELESS 2014: Funday Friday

Guyssssssssss Wireless was live!

I Kicked off my 3 day weekend by heading to Wireless at Finsbury Park with my friend Nikki (late obviously lol) and had the BEST time. Overall it was so chilled and when I say Pharrell Williams put on a show!  Westwood hats off to him!!!!

It was an absolutely glorious day and it was literally African heat near the main stage! The sun was serious so after choosing the acts we wanted to see shade was definitely our best friend. We gave Tinie Tempah a miss as I have seen him before and Nik wasn't interested and opted for food.

We saw Jess Glynne, Kiesza, Foxes and Ella Eyre from a distance and heard a really good Angel Haze set as we ate under the trees. Tuborg town had us bubblin to some tunes before the idiots came and started a mini riot in the crowd -_-

Iggy Azealea was really good and created such a nice atmosphere on the Main stage. Nobody could understand a word she was saying but she was good none the less. I only like a few of her songs but she put on a good show and was consistent.

Pharell was my fav of the day, he was so energetic and his team were on point for the whole show. When he played N.E.R.D the crowd went bananas!

The headliner was Kanye West as everybody knows and as soon as Pharell finished the atmosphere turned crazy. It honestly took a turn for the worse! People were weeing in the crowd and spraying it about, fights were breaking out left right and centre and general common sense went out the window. We decided not to leave the main stage after Pharell and ended up a good way in the crowd.

So after enduring about 1.5hr of the interim DJ set Kanye came on in a one eyed studded gimp mask and the crowd went wild. Honestly after having to cuss so many people before hand who had pushed in front or were mosh pitting I just was not in the mood to listen to Kanye moan and go on a tangent. I have never zoned out at a concert but Kanye made it happen lol. In between rolling on the floor and talking a fair bit he did a good show. As always his visuals were on point if not a little eye watering.

We ended up leaving early just as Runaway began. Just before he had left a waterfall visual light show on the screen for about 10 mins and I had had enough of being elbowed so was considering going home. Then I heard the opening bars to runaway being tinkered out on a piano and literaly could not take a second more. I wasn't the only one a there seemed to be a mass exodus and migration towards the train station lol. By the end it was just the die hard Kanye fans and the heavens opened up.

I really enjoyed my day and might do a 2 dayer next time

Were you at wireless?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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I been drinkin..: Mug homeware haul 2014

Heya Loves, 

I am absolutely obsessed with mugs and  Tea cups at the moment and have come across some lovely stuff of late.

These are a selection of my June favourites. The Eco chiller is my mason jar back up as I have dropped it to many times and it needs a break as I don't have time to make another one yet. It is really sturdy keeps my veggie smoothies cold. It also makes me feel like a kid at the chicken shop sippin something terribly sugar fuelled and syrupy. It is a bit of a novelty.

My travel mug is really setting trends at work, everyone wants one! I am not really a fan of sharing the office mugs especially when the colds are going around :-/ so this is a great alternative and your coffee will never go cold as the rubber top and ceramic body insulate so well. Happy times.

Another favourite is the stoneware mug. I ADORE the colour, the picture doesn't do it justice and at this price you cant go wrong! They are still in stock and make a great addition to any mug collection<--- mug collection? what has become of me lol?!

My fav of the lot if my cute clear optical illusion tea cup and saucer. I found this in Wembley market for a bargainous £1.20. It was actually £4 but as the set was a little cracked I opted to buy one at a cheaper price and I luuvvv it. It makes drinking tea such a pleasure. The tea cup  infuses green tea leaves so well  as the glass has medium heat retention. I wish I had bought the glass tea pot to see the leaves unfurl completely but I will definitely be on the look out for one now.

Any coffee, loose tea and mug obsessives out there?

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Collective fashion haulin: June 2014

Hey loves, Howya been?

I have been away for a bit ...LIFE as been happening as usual. Work is all consuming right now.

I haven't done a big haul in agggeeesss as I have been trying to money manage and not spend on random stuff as much. It has been working :-/  yeaaahh, kinda, sorta, maybe lol.

Here are some picks from my  last few shopping trips. They are all statement kind of pieces. Nice and comfortable items that I can wear during the day and go from work to play with a few adjustments.

 I am still deciding on the ASOS trainers, their white ones are purty but will likely go back as they are a little small *uber sad face*. The black ones also look and feel more durable and sturdy.

I am also not sure about the red check shirt. As much as I love them, I am just not feeling the material. I actually bought this a few weeks back and was going to return it  but I only went and left it on the bus!!!!!

Anyway it is long gone and someone in my area is now swaggin it out in a checked shirt- Karma will sort them I am sure. My friend kindly repurchased this shirt for me but I think I will return it as I clearly wasn't meant to own it and I am not that fond of it.

what do you think?

Most items are still available in store and online so grab yourself a bargain.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Sweet like chocolate: Zara perfume SS/14

Zara women chocolate

 

I am slowly but surely growing my Zara perfume collection (check out previous purchases here) and my latest fav is their woman chocolate. I managed to nab the last one and boy am I glad I did. Great for those who want to cut back on chocolate for summer (never me lol), it smells like warm liquid luxurious chocolate!

I am a big fan of vanilla and amber which I can really smell notes of  within the fragrance. It has about 5 -7 hours of longevity on my clothes as I don't spray my skin. Which is totally cool with me.

At  £5.99 this is really good value and will definitely be used this spring/ summer A LOT.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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Primark haulin: Spring 2014

 Hi all,

Thought I would show some of my primarni bargains.

I went in for that beautiful red daisy tea dress that has been in every online magazine for the last few months and came out with 3 bags. Took the dress back as the arm pits were not working for me and came out with another 2 bags.

After separating the wheat from the chaff and returning half of it as you do lol, I have my final selection....wheeew

I bagged this really nice slouchy slubby light metallic mesh thread jumper for £3! Its such a basic piece but can be as dressy, smart and casual as I want to make it. I also have a nice skirt that is similar to this so I can do a modern twin set. Seen here

   

 I am pretty much into printed optical illusion graphic digital print shirts this year. Tuck them into a pencil skirt or layer for a casual lazy day look. Its all good with me. Dunno what it is but usually I find the best ones in the mens section but this is a womans piece surprisingly. it said £6 which is fair enough but was £2.50 at the till *dougies*

This petrol blue midi skirt is screaming spring to me.  Once again it is a office to night out piece depending on styling and at £12 I love it. Primark are calling it navy but ...um ..yeh..nah

Purple is my favourite colour and I don't wear it enough. The colour is absolutely gorgeous. I originally saw it in blue and red and liked it but after seeing my friend rocking this berry colour I had to reconsider. It is currently in store and £6. I love collared blouses because they are so easy and chic and are a definite staple in my wardrobe.

We arrive at basic basics. I always stock up on vests as I wear them in winter clothes and as a base piece in the warmer months. They are £2 and really long wearing. They used to be cheaper but I will let it go. I also picked this cotton navy light snood. I have been chucking it over everything especially as my office has a deep love affair with the air con. 

 

Finally I spotted these cleated heel suede effect Chelsea boots. They were on sale for £15 in my size and my eyes lit up. Our weather is so cray one second its sunny and next rain and sleet

(slight exaggeration) so these are a great transitional shoe. I looked long and hard for an unscuffed pair but it looks like mark shows up fairly easily so be aware if you get a pair :-/ . I have recieved so many complements it may be my fav primarni bargain this year so far.

Have you responded to the siren call of Primarni of late??

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

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