M O R E - B O O K S

Adding to my pile of books that I want to read this year/soon is not something that I really needed to do but if you see a book you fancy then you should buy it. Books are a sensible use of the dolla. That's my story and I am sticking to it! And if I'm being fair to myself, one book was bought for me so really I only bought three...

Paris by Edward Rutherfurd / Chocolat by Joanne Harris / Black Cats & Evil Eyes by Chloe Rhodes / The Mysterious Affair at Style by Agathe Christie 

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S T Y L E - C R U S H - # 3 4

 Before writing this post up, I searched through the erratic glamour archive to find out whether one Nicole Richie had actually featured as a style crush before now. She hasn't, too my surprise. I am a massive Nicole fan - her style, her playful love a carry on attitude, she's just great.

Jewel tones for evening. Ripped jeans and simple tees for daytime. The lady can do no wrong. The 3 outfits pictured each play on my senses for the beautiful colours and for the simple details. The shape of a sleeve, a cut. A chevron print - love a chevron. Nicole does effortless chic and does it to perfection.

What do you think of Nicole's style?

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F A S H I O N / OUTFIT

 H&M Jumper similar here / Topshop Skirt Similar here / Oasis Leather Jacket similar here / Mango Bag / New Look Boots

An outfit post, haven't done one of these in a long time. For whatever reason I just stopped doing them but I am back in the swing of blogging regularly so expect more outfits coming up!

This skirt is from Topshop roughly 5 years ago, I love the blue pattern on it especially with quite plain pieces. I teamed the skirt with my fluffy H&M jumper from last year which has seen me through 2 winters, I wish I'd picked it up in other colour. A beautiful pastel pink or cream would look amazing with jeans and Vans. I digress. New Look sale boots, Oasis Leather jacket and my Mango sale bag finished the look off and allowed me to look intensely into the distance of my window and the flats across the street. Oh the shots you get with 10 second self timer and 3 shots. I'm not important, it's my glad rags that are!

I actually really like this outfit and can definitely see me wearing this skirt right into the summer time even though it is a size 14 and hasn't been worn since I fitted into that size but I think even on a size 10 body it still works well. It's too pretty a print to chill in my wardrobe!

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N E W - B U Y S

So apparently I have a shopping problem and find the need to display my purchases on erratic glamour. This week is a little mix of beauty products and some fashion goodies.

A few weeks ago I talked about the Skin Perfecting Miciller Water from L'Oreal  that I picked up as my new make up remover. Don't get me wrong, I still love this product but being a bit of a product lover of course I had to have a nose at the Garnier Micellar Water! My main reason for doing was the fact that the bottle is 400ml opposed to the 200ml of it's L'Oreal counter part. Being roughly the same price giving Garnier a shot seemed like the sensible thing to. Keep your eyes peeled for my thoughts on Garniers contribution coming soon.

To accompany this, I picked up another Barry M Gelly polish in Lychee. I wasn't overly fussed about this polish for a long time but for some reason I just couldn't resist it this time around. The fair taupe, putty tone called me name and I answered!

While browsing the New Look website in search of a blazer I came across these little gems. Reduced from £27.99 to £14.99, I couldn't resist really. A decent heel for daytime without being huge and some detail - winning. And they were a total steal. I did pick up a really lovely black jacquard blazer for £9 but sadly it is too tight across the back so the search for the perfect blazer - white and black - is back on. 

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L I F E / S I X - F O R - S U N D A Y

*I took little to no pictures on the old iPhone this week so a random snap I send to Mama erratic glamour pre-purchase it is.


1. This week saw my first ever planning and buying experience at my new job! It was most exciting and nice to be doing a job that relates to my degree area. It makes working for 4 years - and getting into debt - feel worthwhile.

2. The gym. I haven't been in a long time and my at home workout routine has ground to a halt so I decided to join the gym a few streets up from my work. I need to do some exercise, sitting at a desk all day make me feel really sluggish and meh so a bit of exercise should see me right. And I bought new pretty Nike trainers featuring the fav colour ... orange!

3.Good Reads is my latest obsession. Being a book lover this site just played to all my senses and is aiding in finding more books more the 12 books of 2014 scheme. Not that I need to add more to my already bulging pile of to read books!

4. I found my perfect white blazer in good old H&M for £24.99 - bargain. It is exactly what I wanted in a blazer added that to the matching suit I bought, orange top and dark grey jeans and a shopping spree I did have. I need them for work...

5. After about a week of brown/red hair I have decided to strip the colour out my hair. It's a nice colour but a tad too red for me even if it does look quite cool with my fringe bob. The anti dandruff shampoo is out in prep of the stripping process and hopefully before long I will be back to my blondy-brown locks in no time.

6.I have had a sudden burst to search out vintage pieces for my wardrobe. I am not sure why to be honest apart from seeing so many people that have found interesting and different pieces that are vintage. Plus velvet features heavily in Vintage shops - love me some velvet hubba hubba.

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F A V O U R I T E S / F E B R U A R Y

February has drawn to a close. That cheeky little month sandwiched in between Winter and Spring has made way for March and hopefully means brighter days, less of a nip in the air and the winter coats getting hung up. Being a Farmers daughter is also means the beginning of an even busier time of year for my dad - lambing time.

I have never really been a monthly favourites kind gal but hey, doing new things is never a bad thing! So without further ado let me introduce my favourites of February 2014. (I don't know why but in my head the Radio 2 Pick of the Pops music played and coming in at number 10 ran through my mind?! If that idea works for you get ready to count down with Tony Blackburn!)

MUSIC

This month saw me fall back in love with Gaslight Anthem. Last summer they were probably my most listened to tracks but over Autumn and winter other artists popped up on my radar leaving Gaslight in the summer of 2013. There is something about there tracks that is just so easy to listen too. There lyrics are well structured and having meaning rather than poorly structured lyrics that mean diddly-squat.Think Black Eyed Peas My Humps if you need some inspiration for meaningless song lyrics...

Other music I've enjoyed in Feb: Gabrielle Aplin, The 1975, Sam Smith, Lily Allen

BOOKS

February was the month of Paris Revealed by Stephen Clarke. It seems like months ago that I finished this perfect little venture into Parisian life but it was about 2 weeks ago! How time flies! I have a book review of this absolutely perfect piece of work - here - so I won't go into too much detail/any!

I started my March 2014 book in February - shhhh! - which is Daphne Du Maurier Jamaica Inn which by Chapter 3 has completely and utterly swallowed me up. It is too wonderful. More on that at the end of March. WARNING: Do not research authors on Wiki if you value the mystery of a plot line.

FASHION

This month saw my first day in my new job so naturally I had to adopt a smart casual dress sense. To be fair, I would consider myself a smart/casual kind of dresser anyway so this wasn't too much of a struggle for me. The most exciting part was being able to wear my own clothes rather than a minging uniform 5 days out of 7.

Topshop Printed Skirt (Very old) / H&M Leather Trousers / Zara (Sale) Spotty Blouse 

BEAUTY

Another perk of my new job is nail polish. In my previous place of employment this was prohibited so naturally I went a little cray-cray. To the extent that I whacked on some fake nails and painted them red! I feel so Jane Russell.

Kiss Round Nails (Filed & Cut down) Available from Boots / L'Oreal Miceller Water (Review) / Barry M Lipgloss in No4

And that is my February 2014 favourites! What have you been liking this February?

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S T Y L E - C R U S H - # 3 3

Lily Allen is a bit like Marmite. You love her or you don't - hate is too strong an emotion, I think - I fall into the love category - again possibly too strong an emotion... Nevertheless after watching The Brit awards last week & catching Lily's new music video, I remembered how my late teen self had a bit of a girl crush on the mouthy, bubbly pop songstress. With a collection of beautiful clothes, I figured it was only fitting that Ms Allen should feature as Style Crush Number 33 here on erratic glamour.

I have obviously chosen night time looks for our Lil' purely because they are the most common one that you find (and she does a night time glam look to perfection!)  Classic, simple pieces that have a touch of something different and eye catching. Seems to be the general summary of what I like!

What do you think of Lily Allen's style?

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