This is my little sister, hard to believe she's only 13..

So yesterday we went around town to take some 'street style' pictures for a friends collage application.

It was actually so much fun, seeking out people with great style..

Unfortunately i didn't take any photo's on my camera of the people (only some willing friends)

but.. I'll definitely have to borrow my friends SD Card, to show you guys the pictures..

It seemed a weird thought at first, thinking that people would say no, but we had 20 willing people to pose infront of the camera, can't wait to show you the pictures..

A couple of items i bought today..

It's really weird looking back onto these pictures, they really aren't my style..

The last time i bought jeans were two years ago? But i really do need to consider some 'casual' clothing to be introduced to my wardrobe, and H&M is so reasonable, at £15 i couldn't resist..

I bought a leather jacket too!

It fits quite well and was considerably cheap for Topshop, a spring jacket was needed!

Hello, it feels like ages since I've been on here..

My head it about to explode. Too many deadlines and coursework for one girl to handle! 

So as usual, an anti-stress activity is to browse online..

I've really been needing a light jacket at the moment, my winter coat is too long and my fur (faux) is becoming too warm for this Uk weather, so I'm contemplating on a leather jacket..

Now, I'm more of a 'vintagey' kind of girl, and a leather jacket is edgy, i feel..

So I'm sitting on the edge of whether to purchase one or not..

But then I've decided to change my wardrobe around abit, nothing I own is ever going to be practical for sixth form in September, i need to start buying some jumpers and jeans.. (cringe)

I'm sorry, but i really detest this sort of clothing, but a girls got to do what a girls got to do..

So these are the two I've been eyeing up on, I'm feeling the leopard print one..

(the other one you can't really see the detail in the pictures..)

What do you guys think?

So i planned to do an outfit post and a lookbook post before i went out..

But me being me, I'm always late..

So i rushed around and only had time to take this when i came back home..

Tonight i went to a party, it was a good laugh, good music and great company!

It's felt to long since I've had a good 'boogey with the girls, it was a good catch up.

Really now i wished I'd taken my camera, but i decided not due to the fact of some characters i new were going, i didn't want to risk losing my baby!

Obviously others took photo's, so tomorrow when they're uploaded I'll place some on here..

But now I'm sitting in bed feeling ill, and that's not alcohol related either! I debated whether of not to go because i have a cold, don't they suck? All the sniffling.. "cry"

Hope you had a lovely night and the rest of your weekend!

(such a serious face, i do promise I'm not a moody person, oops!)

I feel like i owe an apology to you guys and my blog.

I know lately my posts have been half-hearted and frankly quite repetitive but you all now the tedious life of a student. Year 11 has proven to be a hectic schedule and i never have time to do anything at the moment besides revise for exams and complete coursework.

 So these posts are created late in the evening, when all my energy and creative mind have been drained, i apologize! The good thing is though that after this weekend i will have some sort of a life back, and my posts will have more of a spark, i hope!

 And that i will actually start to use my sewing machine purchased at christmas, and finish off knitting my scarf and read the 'girl with the dragon tattoo books' and just sit around on cold winter afternoons, watching tv.. oh how i long to watch tv, so much catching up too do! I just long to lounge around..

Speaking on the subject of student life, i had my sixth form induction evening at school, how scary is that? Life  really does fly by! I literally have no idea in what i want in life as a career option and therefore chose A-Level subjects in which i feel opens a range of careers.. 

So i have: Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Biology and Psychology or Business Studies (depending on what are available to me on the last two options..)

Did anybody else have no clue at the age of 16 on what career they wished to pursue, or is it just me that the teachers think of as 'abnormal;..

Guess what's arrived? Can't wait to show you guys the pieces in outfits, maybe Saturday or next week?..

Hope you all have a lovely weekend! Ok i know, we still have Friday, but it's so close! No doubt I'll be back on with pictures of my weekend aswell... enjoy!

Charmaine xo

http://lookbook.nu/look/2942901-18-112

NEW POST ON LOOKBOOK!

http://lookbook.nu/look/2942901-18-112

my recent purchases..

now i know your thinking, "hey doesn't she have the shorts in the scarf print"...ew overload!

Well, I'm going to try and pair them together, create a playsuit affect? Because i now hate the shorts, so i need to do something! 

(hating my clothes after wearing them once is a natural occurrence, oops!)

I then saw that this ombre dress was in the sale! I wanted to buy it at original price but held back, but at £30, you can't say no! I now it's bit of a 'in your face print' but I'm going to test it out..

Then i just bought a nail-varnish to receive free shipping, when Topshop shipping is probably £5 too (I'm not too sure) so now i have a nail-varnish I'll never use..

(in school it's forbidden, weekends i have work, oh..)

Oh and i am aware at the horrid shape of the blouse, it looks three-quartered sleeves right? But the site says full sleeve, so we will see..

I've gained a bus load of new followers!

why hello new followers..

(in a non creepy voice..)

sorry for the poor photo, i found it on my phone..

 taken by instagram, the best iPhone app out there guys!

and a little note to say I also decided not to buy those items down below.. What is the point in buying grays and blacks when spring is on it's way! Those colours are too boring! Even if they are at such a cheap price..

Instead I've made a small purchase off Topshop and grabbed a bargain off ebay.

I'll post those when they arrive..

Oh and one last thing.. I've been receiving some messages through hotmail and my lookbook inbox on products i use on my hair? So i'll create a post later in the week to answer you guys! :)

Have a lovely week!

xo

If only money grew on tree's..

Untitled #5 by ccowland featuring clutch handbags

Etro print blouse, $450
Emma Cook pleated shorts, $81
Eberjey racerback bra, $56
ASOS patent loafer, $69
Yves Saint Laurent cuff bangle, £365
ASOS retro watch, $36

Does your town have any weird festivals or celebrations?

Well welcome to my town.. Tomorrow is the straw bear. I don't see the fascination in it? It repeats every year and once you've seen some face painted dancers and the bear a couple of times the festival affect wears off.. 

I might go tomorrow, but more than likely not, i have work early and as the town with be thriving, it's going to be a hard night!

It's Friday the 13th, spooky stuff! Well, that is if you believe in all that sort of stuff..

And from today i believe in the bad luck side.. two GCSE exams and two ISA exams, not good! 

270 minutes of exams today and my brain is officially fried!

Due to my exams going afterschool i didn't go volunteering, i was going to take my camera and takes some pictures to place on here, it's a vintage sue ryder.. I adore the shop! Such quirky items..

But instead you have an outfit post, sorry!

I'm supposed to be revising for upcoming exams next week.. But this brain needs a break, it's officially been working overload! Sorry Mum..

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

xo

 Kimono- River Island
Velvet Shorts- Topshop
Silk Shirt- Topshop
Velvet Clutch- Vintage
Glitter Socks F21
Ring- YSL

Just thought i'd display some future purchases.. 

Hopefully my parents will order these on Friday when my exams are over with ..

(as I'm not supposed to be doing any online shopping until friday evening when I'm exam free, oops! well it is impossible..)

This year I've had no such luck in the sale..

But alas!

Here I'm saving £63 on the clothes and as it totals over £75 i receive free delivery. Which I'm super happy about as Urban Outfitter delivery price (yes these are all from there) is over £5, i think it's £7 is it? Well now, that is ridiculous..

I decided to place a ban on myself.. To not buy anymore shorts.

My style is becoming too predictable and i always wear nudes and sequins so i think tie-dye, black and greys and purchasing trousers! (woah, that never happens) is a change..

Kimono- £20

Glitter Leggings- £30

Dress- £30

I've reached 50 followers!

I'm so happy, this is like the first main hurdle!

I can't believe how after a couple of weeks of actually keeping on top of my blog... people like it!

Thankyou so much everyone! xo

I've posted my second lookbook outfit too!

http://lookbook.nu/look/2893209-Feeling-kinda-blue

Meet my puppy..

 He's a miniature labradoodle and is just the cutest little boy ever!

Velvet Leggings- Topshop

Chelsea Boots- Topsohp

Glitter Top- Topshop

Leather jacket- Miss Selfridge

Jewelry- Vintage & Topshop

Lipstick- Unknown

Look at what b-e-a-u-tiful treasure waited for me at home today!

I ordered a years subscription last year, so either this is my last one, or does it keep renewing itself? Does anyone know whether i have to repeat the prescription?

Anyway, how amazing is the color palette? Pastel colors, metallics and golds, something that i would say could describe me any better! I just want all the shops to bring out their new stock.. All the lace and sheer, lilac's, nudes, light blues and yellows, bold african prints, lighter floral ones, masculine watches, crocodile print bags, silk scarfs..

 spring is round the corner!

Here are a few of my favorite pages from the Vogue Edit (i actually prefer it more than the main magazine, all the street styles and catwalk collections are mesmerizing!)

Dear Followers,

I've created a lookbook..

please check out it?

Love Charmaine xo

http://lookbook.nu/charmainecowland

My first outfit post of 2012..
enjoy!


Silk Shorts; Topshop
Cut-out Brogues; Topshop
Glitter Foiled Top; Topshop
Glitter Socks: F21
Bag: Alexander Wang (copy)
Jewelry; Topshop, YSL, Vintage

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope 2012 becomes the best year yet to all you beautiful people!

 Did you celebrate? Fireworks? Champagne? Dancing and Singing?

Here's a few 'early in the night pictures' i don't want to disgrace my family and embarrass thing once the alcohol kicked in..

As my parents are making me stay in tomorrow i think i'll do an outfit post followed by some new year resolutions? Once again, happy new year!

Charmaine xo