Short Hair, Don't Care

Actually I do care, quite a lot!!! I've been meaning to write a post like this for a while now and as I've had my hair cut this week I thought no time like the present. Once again I've been neglecting my blog, sadly, in favour of third year uni work. Sigh.

Anyway! Over the last year I've come to terms with some simple facts: I look better with short hair. Long hair does not suit my teeny little face. So, I thought I'd share with you my hair journey over the last year or so. 

I've had my hair really short in the past and then at the end of my first year of uni I decided (partly because I couldn't afford the regular trims that short hair requires) that I would grow out my hair and on occasion it behaved quite well: 

Most of the girls in my family are graced with lovely long hair, my mum, my sister even my seven year old cousin. But even when I was little I had short hair– so short that in some of my baby pictures I look like a boy in a dress. The trouble is that I love love love reeeeally long hair, waist length but mine would get just past my shoulders and set up camp. 

So, I conceded that I would be stuck with shoulder length tresses so I thought I'd at least get it styled;

I was really happy with this cut for about a two days and then I was bored. So about four weeks later I decided to just give in and go back to what I know: A bob, slightly graduated and longer at the front.

This trusty cut kept me happy for a good few months and even as my hair grew longer I knew not to fall into my old habits of letting it grow out and having to over style it. So this week I went and got a short bob cut back in and although I would have preferred it a teeeeeny bit longer at the front I'm happy, that's just me being fussy! 

I'm sure my style will change but I think I've finally realised that, hey it's okay if long hair isn't my thing!

Bit of a different post today so please do let me know what you think (Apologies for all the shameless selfies) Until next time! xoxo

Primark Autumn/ Winter 2013 Collection

I am a sucker for a deal and where else is better for a bargain than Primark? 

Primark is a British institution, a high street staple, the place to go if you're on a budget and on the hunt for cheap basics. But Primark is growing up with its grungy, super cool, sophisticated and on trend A/W collection. Long gone are the days of 'disposable fashion'.

The collection is much more designer-led than previous seasons and oozes style, with a perfect mix of sharp and soft silhouettes. Great tailoring, must have heels, casual dresses, knitwear and winter coats, there's something for everyone! 

What's more the mix of winter plaid, muted hues, soft floral shades and burgundy's are to die for. 

With this collection Primark is fast becoming a real threat to high street giants Zara, Topshop and Dorothy Perkins. 

Here are some of my favourite pieces from the new collection (I wish I could buy it all!);

 

I am absolutely head over heels in love with this black and red dress, teamed with the peep toe boots and I'm sold! I also love the collarless coats and fur detailing.

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The new collection is already in stores so, despite the heatwave, hurry before it's all gone. Primark have also finally taken the plunge and are now on ASOS for a limited time only, all the more reason get your online shop on!

What are your favourite pieces?

:) xoxo