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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

When a lovely little email landed in my inbox from the lovely Jessica asking if I would like to take part in a blogger challenge teamed with BooHoo where I could share with you all my ideal festival, I knew this was definitely right up my street! Festivals are always so much fun and a great way to spend a dew days with some of your closest friends, so if I could create my ideal festival, it would go a little like this...
I would share a tent with...  obviously for my ideal festival, I would have a super huge tent to share with all my best friends! You will clearly want to have the best time possible and what better way to spend it with your nearest and dearest! Going to a festival should be all about having fun and making memories that will last a lifetime, so grab all your friends and have a blast!
My headliners would be…  I have such a varied music taste, that I would want so many amazing bands and artists performing at my ideal festival! But if I have to narrow it down to a few headliners, I'd definitely choose Bastille, Disclosure, Calvin Harris, Rudimental, Ellie Goulding and Justin Timberlake! These 5 headliners would be sure to create such an amazing festival and I think would just have such a great vibe to any summer festival!
Flavoured Slush Puppies, Photobooths, Popcorn and Neon Sunglasses ….. would be free for all attending. No summer festival would be great without some delicious Slush Puppies to cool off and rehydrate! Definitely some lovely cola, raspberry and lemon flavours! Delicious! A Photobooth is a big yes! You will obviously want to capture those great memories, so grab your friends and head to the photobooth, whether its just for a standard photo or something that little bit silly with a box full of props! Popcorn, we all need something to munch on, whether is sweet or salty, butter or toffee, there will be something for everyone! And finally sunglasses, but not just any plain ones, NEON ONES! What summer festival would be complete without some bold, bright sunglasses!
The item that I could not go without would be… some free WiFi! What madness and chaos this festival would be without it! How would you upload those cheeky Instagram snaps, or update your Facebook, Post a little Tweet or even update your blog! Free WiFi is a MUST!
Wellies or Wedges? Definitely wedges! A summer festival with great weather, you will need to look your best, so there is definitely no need for the wellies! But if its a beach festival, I would probably suggest some sandals or flats!
Beach or Field? Definitely the beach! No need to worry about any grass stains or wet patches of grass! The beach would be the ideal spot for a summer festival, and if the weather gets a little hot, you can always go for a little paddle in the sea to cool off!
The theme would be… Ibiza! Sometimes a holiday abroad can be a little too expensive, so I'm bringing the Ibiza Party to my festival! Lazer lights, bubble machines, foam/water canons, you name it, I've got it! And when the sun goes down, the glow sticks come out!
Celeb spot of the weekend would be…  Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne, these two would definitely be strutting there stuff around at my festival.
Alice Swing Vest // Carys Tropical Print Pom Pom Trim Kimono // Claire Super Short Acid Wash Denim Hotpants // Daisy Ankle High Cage Toe Post Gladiator // Khloe Leaf And Chain Headband
As you can see my festival OOTD would be quite casual and simple, but incorporating those Ibiza vibes to make this a stand out outfit! A simple cami and denim shorts is the perfect combo to soak up the sun and keep cool! But if you're feeling a little burnt or chilly, this gorgeous bright kimono is a perfect cover up! Completing the look with these gorgeous gladiator sandals and a leaf detailed headband for that added festival chic!

What would be your ideal festival? Who would be your headliners? What outfit would you wear? What do you think of the outfit I have created?
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AD - GIFTED | There's just something about black lingerie that just screams sexy and confidence, don't you think? It's just one of those things that every woman should have, whatever shape or size you are, it's a definite staple set in your lingerie collection, and there is nothing better than having a gorgeous matching set of lingerie and this set from House of Fraser is no exception!

When I received this set in the post, I was very impressed! This set is both comfortable and beautiful, it had a great fit and generally looked/felt great on. The 2 pieces are incredibly well made and were undetectable under clothing where none of the seems could be seen through clothing. Big thumbs up!

Biba Grace Lingerie Set
Biba Grace Lingerie Set
Biba Grace Lingerie Set
Biba Grace Plunge Bra */ Biba Grace Thong* 

We all know how good fitting underwear can make you feel more confident and feminine in our own bodies and whatever outfit we choose to wear. It just helps to flatter and show off our assets, and overall just make us feel happier in our appearance. So when you feel good on the inside, it reflects on the outside, so in this case its what you wear underneath that helps bring out that confidence and happiness!

Have you ever bought lingerie from House of Fraser? Does good fitting lingerie make you feel more confident and feminine? 
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AD - GIFTED | So recently I was contacted by Bedroom Athletics, an online store that offers a large selection of men's and women's pyjamas, slippers and other bedroom accessories, who offered me the opportunity to try out some of their products, which was very exciting.

Bedroom Athletics Sleepwear
Bedroom Athletics Sleepwear

With the lead up to summer, and the weather hopefully getting that slightly bit warmer, it's time to ditch those onesies and fluffy pyjamas and opt for something much more cooler and lighter. And this is where Bedroom Athletics excels, as they kindly sent me the Christina Ballerina Slippers - White Pink*, the Wilma Pyjama Shorts – Cream Check* and the Carnation T-shirt – White*, which I think are the perfect summer pyjama staples for anyone's wardrobe, as they are super light, comfortable and cute as well!

I would definitely recommend checking out the Bedroom Athletics website as they have such a vast range of products and designs, there is definitely going to be something for everyone! You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter, where you will also be able to find more information and even a few cheeky competitions which I would definitely advise you checking out!

Have you heard of Bedroom Athletics before? What do you think of the pyjamas that I was kindly sent? What pyjamas do you opt for in the summertime?
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As most of us are aware, weather in England can chop and change all the time, so this outfit is a perfect combination for the ever changing weather. This outfit is just a simple, everyday kinda casual look, that I think would suit any size or shape body. 
This Topshop coat seems to be an everyday staple for me at the moment when I'm wanting something a little warmer than my leather jacket. I love oversized jumpers and this cable knit one is so comfortable and cosy, even if I did buy it a couple of sizes bigger than my usual!

Khaki Lightweight Jacket - Topshop
Grey/White Cable Knit Jumper - New Look
Black Disco Leggings - Ebay
Burgundy Vans - Very
Rose Gold Midi Rings - Primark
Lips - Topshop's Wave Goodbye Lip Crayon

What do you think of the outfit I have put together? Where would you wear this? What is your favourite item?
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Today's OOTD is just a simple, everyday springtime smart/casual look which I think would suit any body shape or size. It's such an easy outfit to put together, which I think looks quite dressed up, whilst the trainers give the outfit that relaxed vibe which makes it suitable for daytime wear.
 The jeans are a piece I have picked up recently and I think they will be one of my spring/summer staple pairs. I absolutely love them! Also, I think everyone should have a blazer of some description, they're a perfect way to give your outfit a more dressy feel and just such a versatile piece of clothing to style. Everyone loves a bit of monochrome, so this lovely striped tee with crochet detailing on the shoulders is a great way to incorporate such a timeless trend into an outfit.

Black Fitted Blazer - Primark
Monochrome Striped Tee - River Island
Light Acid Wash Skinny Jeans - Primark
Pastel Spiked Necklace - Primark
Rose Gold Watch - River Island

What do you think of my OOTD? Where would you wear this too? What would be your perfect smart/casual outfit?
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Now I've had this top a while now and haven't worn it at all, so I thought it was time to bring it out and put it together in an outfit! Burgundy is definitely one of my favourite colours and this top has a really cool and different vibe about it, mixing the block colour with mesh and polka dots, just adds a little character to the OOTD and just a little something unusual. This would be a very formal and smart outfit, but I incorporated the trainers into the look to break it up a little bit and add that casual vibe, which I really like doing.



Black Blazer - Primark
Burgundy Top with Polka Dot Mesh - H&M
Disco Leggings - Ebay
Black Trainers - Primark
Triangle Ring - New Look
Rose Gold Watch - River Island

What do you think of this OOTD? Where would you wear this too? Which is your favourite item from the look?
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Here's just a quick little OOTD I have put together. This is just a simple, everyday kinda casual look, which features in most of my OOTD, as this is more of my style. I have featured a new top which I ordered from Select Fashion, and I was so super happy when it arrived. Its just so loose and comfortable and perfect for throwing on when you don't know what to wear. I also got it in black too! I love it! 




Studded Leather Jacket - Ebay
Quilted Shoulder White Top - Select Fashion
Dark Acid Wash Skinny Jeans - Primark
Black Trainers - Primark
Swallow Necklace - New Look
Statement Ring - Ebay

What do you think of this outfit? Where would you wear it to?
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Today I went for something quite simple and comfortable. I had a couple of jobs to do today, so I kept things quite casual which most of my outfits are. I absolutely love the berry jumper, it's quite a light pastel berry shade so it's perfect for Spring. This lightweight knit  is perfect for throwing on top of shirts and dresses, and especially this adorable cream collared blouse from Primark. The leather jacket and spiked wedge trainers give that added grungy edge, to what could have been a pretty girly outfit! If a leather jacket isn't your thing, La Redoute have plenty of other gorgeous jackets which you can view here.


Outfit details...
Leather Jacket - La Redoute*
Berry Knit Jumper - Primark
Crochet Collared Blouse - Primark
Disco Leggings - Ebay
Spiked Wedge Trainers - Zara
Aztec Necklace - Ebay
Midi Rings - Primark

What do you think of my OOTD? Where would you wear this too?

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AD - GIFTED | So with England's weather still rubbish as always, I found it incredibly hard to take some new outfit photos to share with you all today! I had planned to take some outside, for a change of scenery, but as usual it was pouring with rain and terribly windy and I seem to have misplaced my camera charger, so had to resort back to my Iphone.

For this OOTD, I wanted to create something that you could wear throughout the day, as well as for a night out, although you may want to change up the shoes and have more of a dramatic make up look. In keeping with my own personal style, I have gone for something quite casual and comfortable, but still very stylish and practical!

Also in this OOTD, I am sharing with you two pieces that were kindly sent to me by La Redoute, who wanted me to share with you all some of there new pieces from there SS14 collection. I'd never heard of La Redoute before, as they are a French fashion/style company, but on receiving the two items, I was genuinely please with what I had been sent and couldn't wait to put them on and create an OOTD.

"La Redoute makes French style accessible to all - with stylish looks and timeless pieces - plus guidance and advice on how to look good. You get a great choice of clothes that fit well and flatter - the way only the French seem to know how. "

La Redoute OOTD

La Redoute OOTD

La Redoute OOTD

 Leather Jacket - c/o La Redoute*
Striped Top - c/o La Redoute*
Disco Leggings - Ebay
Burgundy Vans - Very
Necklace - New Look
Midi Rings - Primark
Cross Ring - Topshop

As I previously stated, La Redoute kindly sent me two of the items I have featured in today's post, and as well as sharing with you what they look like and how I would style them, I also wanted to give them a little review to let you know what I thought.

First of all is the gorgeous Leather Jacket*! I had no idea that this was being sent to me, so when it got delivered, I was really surprised! I currently own 3 leather jackets, as I feel they are a great outerwear piece that you can wear both on formal or casual occasions, making the so versatile and stylish. What I loved about this leather jacket is that I felt it fitted so well and really suited by body shape. I also thought all the detailing that covered the jacket was really cool and different, the perforated inserts along the front and the studded hardwear really give this jacket an edgy vibe that I really like. Its really comfortable to wear and it is definitely something I shall be wearing throughout Spring and Summer.

I was also sent a lovely Long Sleeve Striped Top*, that I actually chose from there website myself. I absolutely love striped tops, they suit all shapes and sizes and I feel that they are such a great staple piece in anyone's wardrobe. What attracted me to this specific top was the gorgeous lace detailing along the top and the striking neon yellow stripe underneath, to give the piece a vibrant splash of colour. Personally, this top was slightly a little too cropped/fell to an awkward length for me, but when paired with the high waisted disco pants, this wasn't a problem and I actually loved how it looked.

What are your thoughts on my OOTD? Would you style the pieces from La Redoute differently? Have you heard of/shopped at La Redoute before? 
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AD - GIFTED | Today I am going to be posting a Winter Warmer post, with a review of a product I was kindly sent from Funzee! Funzee onesies are made for men and women, and are exclusively available in the UK from our website! The range of onesies from this brand is constantly growing and evolving, and they have so many lovely colours and prints to choose from!

The Onesie craze has been everywhere!, its been a runaway hit with top celebs being snapped wearing these giant babygrow-esque suits. With so many designs, colours and prints, there is definitely a onesie for everyone! A perfect winter essential for everybody, and something that would make a lovely Christmas gift! So I was over the moon to find out the lovely people at Funzee were sending me one of their Funzee's for this review.

The lovely people at Funzee hadn't told me which onesie I would be gifted, but when it arrived, I was kindly sent the Wild Style Leopard Spot Print Onesie*, which I was absolutely over the moon with! I absolutely love leopard print, so the lovely people at Funzee definitely picked an amazing one for me! After receiving an little email saying that my onesie for review had been dispatched, it was quickly delivered a couple of days later, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and put it on!

Features of the Wild Funzee Onesie*
- Made of 100% soft, jersey cotton
- Hooded for extra cuteness
- Zipper down front
- Ribbed ankles and cuffs to improve fit
- Large front pockets to keep hands warm and handy breast pocket
- Machine wash on cool or 30 degrees
- Not Footed - too unhygienic - but try our non slip, anti-bac. Socks
- Available in full Unique funzee unisex size range, XPetite – XXLarge. 
- This adult onesie is great for sleepovers or pyjama parties

Wild Funzee Onesie
When this arrived, I literally had to put it on straight away! With the weather getting colder and heading into winter, this onesie is just absolutely perfect! The cotton material is so soft and doesn't get you overheated like some thicker onesies can do, which for me is a definite bonus! With me being 5ft 5, I opted for the size Medium, which is suitable for those between 5ft4 and 5ft 8, and was a perfect fit, not too long, not too short and perfect spacious and comfortable! Exactly what you want for a onesie!  The leopard print pattern is something I absolutely love and I think it is such a bold and wild design! Also, the cuff feature is something that is very practical and another bonus, just makes the onesie a lot more comfortable and helps with a more improved fit! And finally, the onesie feature to large pockets, so if your hands ever get cold, Funzee have that covered!

Funzee offer such a vast selection of other prints and patterns, so if leopard print isn't your thing, I'm pretty certain you will find something ! Another pro point of Funzee is there sizing is generous, it's designed to be loose fit with cuffs and ankles ribbed. Because really... who wants a tight and uncomfortable onesie now?!? The simplest way to get the right size is to choose the nearest height to your own, and you will find the perfect size for you!

If you've never visited or shopped with Funzee, I'd definitely recommend them to everyone! They have such a helpful and friendly advisor's, who offer such excellent customer service. They offer such quality products are so well made and offer a large selection of styles. If you're looking to buy a onesie for yourself or as a gift for someone else, definitely go check out Funzee, you WON'T be disappointed!

RRP - £28.95


Have you heard of Funzee before? Do you already own a onesie? What colour/design/pattern is yours? Are you looking to get one? What are your perfect Winter Warmers?


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Hey guys! Today's post is going to be something slightly different in which I want to share with you something that I purchased on Ebay to help store my jewellery. I purchased this 3 Drawer Mini Storage Unit to help me organise my rings and bracelets, as keeping them in a makeup bag wasn't really neat and everything was just all tangled up! 
Ebay Jewellery Drawer Storage Unit
The storage unit measures: 15cm x 15cm x 13cm (Height x Depth x Width), so I thought it would be the perfect size to sit upon my desk. It only cost £3.95 with free P&P, which I thought was such a bargain!
                Ebay Jewellery Drawer Storage UnitEbay Jewellery Drawer Storage Unit
First Drawer - Rings // Second Drawer - Bracelets
     Ebay Jewellery Drawer Storage Unit       Ebay Jewellery Drawer Storage Unit
Third Drawer - Bracelets // Side View of Storage Drawers

What do you think of this storage holder? How do you store some of your smaller jewellery? Would you purchase this?
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Hey everyone! Another short and sweet jewellery review type thing here, and again its a piece that I bought of Ebay! At the moment, I'm quite into quite bold and quirky statement jewellery, specifically necklaces, and this gorgeous necklace really caught my eye! It was slightly more pricey than the other necklaces I have featured from Ebay, costing me £3.99 with free p&p, however I fell in love with this and ordered it straight away!
Ebay Gold Leopard Statement Necklace
I absolutely love this necklace that features a gorgeous leopard in a vintage bronzed/gold colour with black. Its very lightweight and I think it is such a stand out piece that you can wear mainly formally, however with some more casual outfits, it will look just as good!
Ebay Gold Leopard Statement Necklace
The only downside about this necklace, similar to the others I featured, is that being posted from Asia, they do take some time to be delivered, around 2-3 weeks, however I think it is definitely worth the wait! I feel that on Ebay, you can get a lot of very gorgeous and unique pieces, that not many other people have which I love!

Have you bought any jewellery off Ebay recently? Would you buy this necklace?
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Hello everyone! I've got another jewellery review for you, after getting some very nice comments from my previous post, which you seem to like this new style post! This review is about another necklace that I purchased from Ebay. This specific Ebay store offers quite a range of stunning necklaces, that I had quite a long time looking at before I chose this necklace.
Ebay Multi Spike Statement Necklace
Like I said before, the store these came from offer a number of different necklaces, and this specific necklace is named "N21", costing £2.29 and is a beautiful antiqued gold colour and very lightweight, which is great for something you hang around your neck for long periods of time. It is a very stunning piece of jewellery, so versatile it will look amazing with any outfit, at any time of the day. I feel its quite a unique necklace that you can style both casually and formally and it wont look out of place.
Ebay Multi Spike Statement Necklace
The small plate of the necklace features a very intricate design, that just adds such a simple but effective and stunning detail to the necklace, that really just makes a statement. The different lengths of the spikes also makes this necklace quite eye catching and aesthetically pleasing, adding a slight urban yet grunge edge, which is something that always seems to be on trend and a style that is timeless.

Have you purchased any jewellery from Ebay before? Would you be interested in buying now after reading my post? Do you like the item I have purchased?
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I haven't seen many people that actually review there jewellery purchases, which is a shame, as there is so much you can write about them. This is something that I am going to start doing with pieces that I really love, and hopefully you will enjoy reading about my finds, and maybe purchase them for yourself!
Ebay Black and White Triangle Necklace
Ebay Black and White Triangle Necklace
After browsing numerous Ebay stores, and a number of different necklaces later, I purchased this gorgeous necklace from Ebay at the beginning of March. At a tiny price of only £1.59, I thought this was such a bargain for the design and quality of the item I received, and it is very lightweight that is also a huge plus! I currently love all jewellery that focus on geometric shapes and detailed designs, which you may have noticed from my past blogs, with the jewellery that I have purchased. I feel they give off quite a simple statement, but look absolutely stunning when combined with a killer outfit! 
Ebay Black and White Triangle Necklace
This necklace is very monochrome-esque, with its black and white pattern, which is something so versatile and timeless, you can wear with any outfit! I also thought the design on the golden beading was so lovely and intricate, it just adds such depth and elegance to such a modern piece of jewellery!

The only slight issue with buying such jewellery on Ebay is that the majority of it is shipped from Asia, which will take a couple of weeks by post, however if you're willing to wait, then I would definitely recommend you checking out Ebay for jewellery as there is a vast range of stunning pieces at very affordable prices!

Have you purchased any jewellery from Ebay before? Would you be interested in buying now after reading my post? Do you like the item I have purchased?
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