January 14

This month has been pretty hectic for me. After working most of the christmas holidays and not getting a lot of time at home, uni started again pretty quickly. I turned 21 at the start of the month which was such a lovely day. I went away for a bit to get away from uni, I felt like I was stuck there for so long! I did some well deserved retail therapy with my birthday money and relaxed. I also got a new phone which I have been loving using. My Instagram photo quality has drastically improved! The later part of January has been filled with finishing my dissertation which has been so tedious and long. Writing isn't my strong point so I struggled a lot with it. thankfully its done and completed which is such a relief. Now its onto my last project for the year then uni is done! 3 more months then I'm off into the big world. Obviously after my holiday to Portugal which is only 115 days away, not that I'm counting down or anything. Its my big motivation for finishing everything.

What have you been doing this month?

White Diamond Phone Case

| White Diamonds Phone case £15 |

I recently upgraded my trusty iPhone 3gs to a brand new phone. I am so happy to now have a phone that actually works and has storage space and can download apps on it. I can actually use my phone properly and get my moneys worth on it. I chose the iPhone 5s, mainly because its gold, but also because I am an apple girl and have been for a while. Plus its such a jump from my old phone. I obviously wanted a case for it as its got to last me 2 years, but wanted something clear to see the gold on the back. I decided originally to get a clear case but stumbled across this site not long ago. White Diamonds offer sophisticated phone cases with Swarovski elements on it. Im not going to lie, I was completely sold by the idea. When It arrived I couldn't be more happier with how it looks. The 3 'trinity' jewels fit perfectly on the back and just compliments my phone perfectly. The front and sides are clear and minimal so it doesn't look like I have a bulky case on, or one at all. I love my new phone and the case, I can't wait to buy more cases from White Diamond. 

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Estrella Bella Boutique #5

| Estrella Bella Boutique dress £135 | Photographer Emma Connolly |

This is the final of the dresses I'm reviewing for Estrella Boutique (you can read the first post here)

This skater dress with embellished padded shoulders and low back is my absolute favourite of the 5 dresses I've reviewed. 

I love the simplicity of the fit and style and love the quirky jewelled low v neck on the front and back. The shoulder pads are amazing and I actually really loved it when I put it on. I think its just enough glitter on this dress to make me feel like a princess. I love it so much I have actually ordered it for my 21st Birthday! I'm so excited to wear it and cant wait feeling so pretty on my special day. 

As I said before, this is the last post for Estrella Bella Boutique for a while anyway. I did these posts for my Uni Work Experience and I enjoyed working for Jo so much. It was such an invaluable experience and I cant wait to work for her again in the future. 

Beautiful dresses made by a beautiful lady! 

Make sure you check out Estrella Bella Boutiques Facebook and Twitter

Estrella Bella Boutique #4

 

 

| Estrella Bella Boutique dress £125 | Photographer Emma Connolly |

This is the fourth of the dresses I'm reviewing for Estrella Boutique (you can read the first post here)

This turquoise jewelled backless dress is called the Elena dress.

I really love this dress as it is so different from the other 5 dresses I've reviewed. I actually love the tight fitting of it combined with the low back. I adore the jewels on it, especially on the back. The colours combined make this dress so fun and unique. The top part is boned so its fully structred which makes this dress feel so expensive and amazing. I would love to wear this to a night out or party.

I would love to see what this dress looks like black with all the coloured jewels on it. 

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Estrella Bella Boutique #3

| Estrella Bella Boutique dress £135 | Photographer Emma Connolly |

This is the third of the dresses I'm reviewing for Estrella Boutique (you can read the first post here)

This coral red skater dress with a satin embellished top half and lace puffy skirt is called the Cora dress. 

Firstly, the colour of this dress is stunning! its so bright and such a lovely colour. I think its a really lovely statement dress and super flattering. I love the style and fit of it. I think this skirt is my favourite out of all 5 dresses I'm reviewing for Estrella Bella Boutique. I love the lace pattern on it as it is different from any other dress/skirt I own. I adore the jewelled embellishment on the top of the dress, its so on trend for the whole statement necklace look. The back is so classy and the ribbon tied at the back is so cute! The dress would look so nice for a summer prom or wedding!

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Tooti's Gelato Bar

| White chocolate and raspberry waffle £5 |

For a University project, I needed to shoot on location. As it was a 50's theme, I decided to use  Tooti's Gelato Bar in Southampton.

Tooties offers a unique modern-day gelateria dining experience. They serve freshly made pancakes and waffles, topped with the most amazing range of ice-cream and toppings. I have been several times now with friends and I must say, I have loved every choice I picked. The portions are massive and amazing value for money. 

The interior has been designed so well, it looks so cool with the big sofas and booths. The booths even have games consoles at the end to play whilst waiting for food.

The staff are so friendly and accommodating and I cannot wait to go back as a treat for when my deadline are finished. 

 
| Honeycomb smash £5 |

Make sure to check out Tooties here or go visit them and have a waffle! 

Estrella Bella Boutique #2

| Estrella Bella Boutique dress £140 | Photographer Emma Connolly |

This is the second of the dresses I'm reviewing for Estrella Boutique (you can read the first post here)

This stunning jewelled open back skater dress is called Elsie.

I really love this dress, its completely different from the first dress I reviewed, I think this one is much more girly. Its so pretty and the back kinda makes me feel like a fairy! The beaded detail on the front is so on trend for Autumn/Winter 13 and its so amazingly done. I think the fit and style is absolutely gorgeous and skirt is so pretty. I really love skater skirts and this one is no exception! The colour is a beautiful royal blue colour which is flattering for so many skin types. However, As Jo (the owner of Estrella Bella Boutique) makes the dresses,  it can be made in any colour you wanted - I would love to see what this dress looks like in a baby pink! 

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Estrella Bella Boutique #1

 

| Dress Estrella Bella Boutique £140 | Photographer Emma Connolly |

I've been given the amazing opportunity to review 5 dresses for the lead up to Christmas. 

These Dresses have been handmade and custom made by the lovely Jo at Estrella Bella Boutique. 

This beautiful lace appliqué skater dress is called Victoria Ivy.

I actually gasped a little bit when I first looked at this dress. The detail is absolutely stunning and the quality is amazing. The flattering way the lace detail is positioned on the top is so lovely and is such a statement. Im surprised I actually really like the high neck of it as its not normally my style. To feel like a princess you need a skater skirt. The skirt attached is so voluminous and just so pretty, I love how much it sticks out. I feel so classy in this dress and wish I could have worn it out somewhere, you could easily wear it to a Prom or Christmas party. 

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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE - CELEB BOUTIQUE

| Dress Celeb Boutique Carmel Dress £110* |

I was lucky enough to receive this dress from Celeb Boutique around the opening of their new store in Westfield Stratford. There's not much I can say about this dress apart from it's gorgeous??!!

The print is perfect for summer and will look amazing for that special summer event. I love the pattern and print of it. Its so unique and flattering. I really like the purple print down the side and back, I think it elongates your body. I am 5"3 and the length of it is perfect for me and bang on trend. 

I normally would buy a dress from Celeb Boutique in a small but had to get this is the x-small because of the fabric and design so I would suggest that if you're going to buy this one.

Westfield's is the perfect place for this company to be. The store was a dream for any girl to go into. It was so pretty and beautiful. I loved all the pink and gold around. The staff were so friendly and helpful to me which adds to the amazing feel of the place. I had some issues with my size of dress but they were so helpful with getting the right size for me so the dress was a perfect fit.

Overall I am so massively impressed with the store and staff at Celeb Boutique Westfield. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in London and want that perfect dress for that special occasion. Thank-you So much Celeb Boutique for my dress, I can't wait to wear it!