In terms of fancy events where a gorgeous full length dress is required I go to very little. My last one was my prom waayy over a year ago, so now that another opportunity has finally arrived, the fraction of a girly side I have within me has come out with full force. After browsing around many websites, ASOS, once again, came out top with the BEST selection. Which only means one thing, they have once again become the subject of my September Wishlist. I have chosen a few of my favourite dresses, minimizing it down was hard, to show you watch looks I am aiming for, for this up and coming Ladies Evening Ball.

• Embellished V Neck Tulle Maxi Dress
• Lace Maxi Dress with Fringe Sleeves
• Plunge Neck Long Sleeve 70's Maxi in Glitter Knit
• Wrap Front Maxi Dress
• Lace Panel Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
• Front Slinky Maxi Dress with Keyhole

Summer has pretty much ended which only means one things, AUTUMN IS ON IT'S WAY! As much as I love the hot weather and happiness that summer brings, I cannot deny my love for all things autumnal. Big sweaters, pumpkin latte's, reading books in candle light, the beautiful tones of orange, brown, yellow and red everywhere, are just some of the things I ADORE about autumn. I thought I'd share with you a few photos I pulled from my Autumn Pinterest board to get you in the mood as much as I am.

Let's call this my second installment of me talking about charity shops and why they have become the places I love to go. Not only can you find a whole new wardrobe but you can also re-vamp your bookshelf. I am a complete bookworm and whether I'm on the train, in the car or sitting in a coffee shop I will always have a book with me. As I've got into my late teens I've started to finally delve into classic novels and drifted away from my much loved teen fiction (although The Princess Diaries series still has it's permament place, who else loves those books?). With starting from scratch I don't have enough money to buy each book brand spanking new from my nearest Waterstones or WHSmith, and too me books being in the newest condition is really not important. A scratch and broken spine to me shows that someone else once enjoyed the book, adding a little extra meaning and if it means I get to pay just a fraction of the price then count me in.

Most charity shops have a vast selection of books, some are extra helpful and even have different sections *TO THE CLASSICS*, which is where I like to find most of mine. Over the past months or so I've started up my collection rather nicely...

For the past few weeks I've been away on holiday with about 2 days free in between and with college slowly creeping up on me it was about time I got some blog posts out again.

As much as I love high street shops, I have found myself becoming a lot more savvy (even more than I usually am) and I have really grown a new love for Charity Shops and Car Boots. I am a firm believer that you don't have to spend a fortune or 'retail price' to get the look you want and there are alternatives everywhere! After one successful trip to the charity shops one day it really peaked my interest to try and make charity shop shopping a regular thing. I have always found Charity Shops an amazing opportunity for you to give them old possessions for someone else to one day own and for you to also take home a gem whilst your money goes to charity. That being said I thought i'd show you some of the things I've picked up on my trips to charity shops and car boots, to show you don't have to spend a lot to create an outfit you love.












Have you ever found any charity shops gems or love to shop their yourself?