Pink Haired Princess

My, you readers are a talented lot! Leanne is a regular commenter on my blogs and she got in touch to let me know about her bespoke felt business that she was starting up. She very kindly sent me an item which I couldn't wait to blog about. DOLLYgirl specialise in felt flowers which are handmade and finished off to your specifications. You can do exactly as I did and consult with Leanne for a unique product in exactly the colours and style you wish. I was 100% happy with the selection of colours in my design, they definitely suit me and work well together. My flower came in a cute little pouch and has both a brooch and clasp back, so I can either wear it in my hair or on clothing (as requested). The flower is exquisitely made and has beautiful detailing, using french knots, chain and running stitch and finished off with a button from a vintage shirt (which is a very sweet touch I think).  I love the fact that nobody else has or ever will have an exact copy of my flower and...

Ok, so here's the tutorial on how to do your scarf like mine in a turban style or bow (cue extremely unflattering footage of me with my hair pinned up, sorry). Hope this answers your questions. If you're still stuck just comment on the YouTube video or here and I'll do my best. This is my first vlog, where I'm 'properly' in the video, so go easy on me! I hope it had just the right amount of info for you. Things I didn't really say on the video...if you want the rosette of your scarf off-centre, obviously just start your twisting/tying wherever you need it. My attempts in the video were very sloppy and rather lumpy but I made the video in one shot and without a mirror, so normally I'd do better. I just really wanted to get the video up as soon as. I meant to say as well, you really need to turn the sound up to hear me on both videos as my camera records really quietly. Ok, that's all-have a good weekend.

You may remember me mentioning that I bought a new pair of leggings in Primark the other week for £3. I'm pretty fussy when it comes to leggings-probably because I wear them all the time so expect a lot from them. My old pair were in a tired old state, so I thought at £3 I couldn't really go wrong trying this pair out. Turns out they're great! I tend to buy them 1 or 2 sizes smaller than usual because I like them slim in the leg. This pair sit nicely at the hem, tapering in, rather than sticking out like some do and I love that they are reasonably high waisted. I feel so uncomfortable in hipster leggings as I'm constantly pulling them up, plus they are just the perfect length. So anyway, I went back to get another pair last week seeing as I love them so much. Primark do have a lot of choice when it comes to leggings and in varying thicknesses and fabrics, so I suppose it's whatever you feel more comfortable in. I seemed to be picking up 'essentials' that da...

I received the most wonderful package of accessories today from Yama Yama Pretty Mama . Bulging with hair clips, jewellery and bows galore, I'm super excited to road test them all. I've just taken some quick pics for now, but plan to model and photograph every piece! Katie started out making jewellery and progressed to hair accessories and fascinators. Her website is just filled with unusual items using kitsch fabrics, ribbons and charms, which is exactly to my taste. There's so many beautiful things, you'll be spoilt for choice. It's the perfect place to find something unusual and Katie can also custom make pieces if you require something even more unique. As an extra treat for my readers, I've been very kindly given a 20% off code. It's valid until midnight on the 19th September, just type PHP20 into the discount box. Enjoy!

Various bits and bobs from Topshop that I've collected over the past couple of weeks. The sale fascinators that I forgot to photograph last time. I was so lucky to purchase the first two, because all of the Arcadia sites were playing up this day-due to their new layouts I reckon. Sometimes it would work, then it would say 'page cannot be displayed' and all that rubbish. There was only one of each and I was sure someone else would get them, but I prevailed (for hours) and they're mine! Haha! Just a shame they aren't dressy enough for my friends wedding this month-they just wouldn't really look right with my outfit either. Pale pink heart box hat on hairband with net veil £10 (was £28) Striped, satin bow fascinator £4 (was £22) Emma Fielden large (you're not kidding) diamante bow headband £5 (was £28), look at the size comparison with the stripy one! My typewriter necklace (non sale £10) that I had to repurchase due to the damaged one I received online-still ...

Blair Waldorf has nothing on me when it comes to hairbands. I've had a huge tangled pile in my room for months and decided I wanted a more accessible and tidy option. I bought this Celia Birtwell vanity case from Boots before Christmas and thought it would be perfect. However as you can see I had too many bands to fit. The larger ones and my scarves, I've seperated into my Soap&Glory hatbox. It's still not ideal though. I feel it's a bit of a waste of 2 good storage boxes and they are taking up so much room that I've had to put them on top of my wardrobe and am I really going to get them down everytime I want to wear one? I started to photgraph them all one group at a time, but there were so many I gave up!