LOOK AT MY PANTS EVERYONE!

My 16 year old self would be so surprised if she could see me now - painfully shy, total geek (and not the trendy kind) and mega tomboy, living in tracksuits and doing my best to blend into the background. The thought of being the center of attention would absolutely horrify me. But I have certainly changed - I still don't enjoy being the center of attention, but I'm not afraid to wear something that is sure to make me stand out. I wear what I like and if people don't like it, they don't have to look.

I picked up these amazing twill trousers a few weeks ago in H&M for a bargain £7.99 - I love the print and how the zip fastening on the back, which gives them the most flattering fit, although I did struggle to zip them over my voluptuous bum on my own, I had to enlist the help of the boyfriend as I was way to frightened I might zip the butt skin in there, in 'There's Something About Mary' stylee.

This was worn on date night, off out for some hearty pub grub, it was fab - I do love food I do!

Printed Trousers, H&M - Same here.
Shirt, Matalan - Same here.
Studded Loafers, Matalan - Same here.
All Accessories, H&M
Nail Colour, Rimmel Red Carpet

 

Have you guys bought into the printed trouser trend? I've decided that I bloody love it.

By the way, check out OASAP's latest competition to win site credits to spend on their products -  It's great, beat the Monster to win cash credits every day. Just click the LINK.
I've won $18 already, got myself a lovely little ring for starters...for free!

Gems x

NAILS OF THE WEEK

So most of us here in the UK are still waiting for a sunny day that looks unlikely ever to arrive, so probably like a lot of you out there, when I have some free time I can't be bothered to go anywhere - just not feeling the drowned rat look any more. So to stave off boredom (I refuse to read the Shades of Grey books) I have been painting my nails a lot more often - I've never had nails so good, too bad the weather is too bad to go out and show them off, by giving the jazz hands like a mad woman. So anyway I thought I may as well share the changes with you...

No. 7 Poolside Blue with H&M's Jo is in the House

No. 7 Poolside Blue and Gold by Giles Light Blue (via New Look)

Rimmel Grey Matter and H&M Jo is in the House

Miss Sporty Sparkle and Pixi No. 4

I currently have Red Carpet Red nails, courtesy of Rimmel as it is was date night last night, just a few lovely hours eating nice food and being away from our computers, which we are both permanently stuck to for work. It was fab!

I think the grey nails are my favourite - so very me and they match all the items in my wardrobe - i really do need more colour in my life.  What are your faves?

How have you guys been keeping the boredom at bay on the rainy days?

Gems x

PERSONAL STYLE - WHERE'S THE REF?

As promised in one of my earlier style posts, I have something a little bit more 'dressed up' for you guys...I give you the slutty ref look! I actually didn't notice I looked a little bit like a referee gone bad until I saw the pictures, but it just makes me love the outfit more. This dress from Missguided is my new favourite, its so versatile and wearable, and pops of colour can be added so easily with a vibrant pair of shoes or even a slick of nail polish.

In fact Missguided are on form in the dresses department at the minute, there are so many others that I would love to add to my wardrobe, but May is ebay shopping month so I will have to hope for something special popping up on my search results...I'm sick of ebay suggesting that I should be buying gold lame stripper dresses!

Anyway, this is what I wore to a house-warming party, where as the only non-drinker (I'm a total saint don't you know), I got to laugh at the gang playing drinking games and predictably made repeat trips to the buffet for pizza and those cocktail sticks with sausage, pineapple and cheese...seriously, how great are those?!

Dress and Tights, Missguided.
Shoes, ASOS.
Envelope Clutch, Belt and Jewellery, H&M

NYC Pier 17 Polish
Rimmel Green With Envy 60 Seconds Polish

This outfit had too rather butch women shouting down the street how gorgeous I was...that has to mean it was a success...right?
Have you guys been wearing any sporty-themed outfits recently?
Any suggestions on what colours to wear with this dress next to add a bit of extra wow!

How about this sun UK readers...I'm off for some lunch on the grass...toodles!

Gems x