An Update

This us just a warning to anyone who reads this blog, but I might not be on as much in the coming week - not only has my internet died (I'm using the wifi from the chippy across the street right now) but I'm going to Amsterdam on September 2-4! I am so excited, I can not wait to see that gorgeous city! But in the meantime, I will do my best to queue some posts for you all, but my internet is really spotty.

So basically, this is an apology in advance if there aren't as many posts in the coming week or so. I promise to be back as soon as I can!

Love,

Caro

Clothing Review: Asos Petite Exclusive Baseball Dress with Contrast Metallic Sleeves

Wow that's a long title...

Anyways, I just got this Asos dress in the mail (I was ordering a pair of boots and it was an impulse buy, whoops) and I am so in love with this dress I just had to make a review for it right away! 

Asos Petite Exclusive Baseball Dress with Contrast Metallic Sleeves

I don't think I'll be able to format this into a proper review, because I'm wearing the dress as I write this and oh my lord I don't think I've ever had a dress that's this soft! Honestly, I feel like I'm wearing pajamas, that is how comfy and soft it is. Looking at the pictures online, I was a little wary because a lot of times with cheaper dresses the material on sleeves like these are super scratchy and itchy, but these are not. The sleeves are a little thinner, but the rest of the dress is a nice thickness, were it'll be good for winter with some tights and a coat (and your bra won't show through).

 It fits super well, and it's incredibly flattering too! Generally I shy away from things that are more fitted throughout, like bodycon dresses, but this dress is fitted and loose in all the right places. It's a great length on me too, given that its from the petite section and I'm only 5 feet tall.

Basically, I love this dress. It's probably my favorite thing that I've purchased recently (well, apart from Putt Putt Saves the Zoo).

Let me know what you guys think! Do you shop regularly at Asos? I haven't before, but I might have to start now, especially from their petite section.

Love,

Caro

Style Steal: Topshop Physics Premium Strap Boots

There seems to be a pattern lately where all of my blog posts are about shoes. So as not to dissapoint the trend, here's another one!

Topshop used to sell these gorgeous black, heeled, strappy boots that were absolutely gorgeous, but have since sold out. If you weren't lucky enough to get your hands on a pair because they were too expensive or just because you couldn't get them in time, I found some cute similar boots that are still for sale.

Topshop Physics Premium Strap Boots - SOLD OUT

New Look Wide Fit Tan Triple Buckle Cut Out Ankle Boots - £24.99

Tony Bianco Glamar Boots - $100.00

Neither of these boots have heels quite as tall as the original, but they're very cute and have a similar look with all the straps.

Let me know what you guys think!

Love,

Caro

Makeup Review: Topshop Matte Nails in "Easy Peasy"

A little while ago Topshop came out with a range of matte nail polishes, and I finally picked up a couple shades the other day. I decided to try out "Easy Peasy" first, a nice light shade of gray. It goes on really well, and it has a nice matte finish to it (as one would expect). I've bought other nail polishes from Topshop before, and the quality of this is one is just as nice. I definitely recommend them, whether you want a normal shade or the matte ones (they're one pound more expensive, but that's not too bad).

Topshop Matte Nails in "Easy Peasy"

Love,

Caro

Adventures

Now that I'm back in Scotland and my test is finally over and done with (hallelujah!), I have a month to spare before my classes start up again. Like a lot of people my age with no job and no classes, I can get sucked into the internet, spending days at a time inside watching videos or literally going through every single page of someone's blog. This time though, I've found myself in Europe with no commitments for a whole month, so I'm making a promise to myself not to waste this opportunity!

Basically, what I've told myself is this: Every week I have to do something that I feel is worthy of bragging to the world about, whether I make a post about it on here or its a story I share at parties, I have to do something awesome! A few ideas that I have lined up include going to a free festival with a friend, going to Amsterdam for a few days, and staying out at this one club until five in the morning! (You get a free t shirt if you do, and who am I to resist anything free?)

So what I'm doing, is just trying to do more. It really doesn't sound like much, but for someone who spends a lot of her life on the computer, I really could do with a little more adventure. And I encourage you all to join me!

Love,

Caro

Books Haul!

I thought I'd do a little bit of a different post today. In my effort to buy less clothes lately, I've apparently switched over to buying nail polish, and more to the point of this post, books. Amazon is a great way to get new books at a discounted price, and you can literally find any book you could possibly want! I also picked up a couple in the airport on my flight back to Scotland. I haven't read any of these books yet, but if any of you are interested I can post reviews on them once I've finished.

Scar Tissue: The Autobiography - Anthony Kiedis

The autobiography of Anthony Kiedis, lead singer and guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Full of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. I love this band, and my brother read it years ago and recommended it so I've been meaning to pick it up.

A Man without a Country - Kurt Vonnegut

I have loved Kurt Vonnegut since the day I first read Slaughterhouse Five. I remember grabbing that book because I had seen quotes from it all over the internet and I liked them, and so I've done the same thing again. You can't go wrong with Kurt Vonnegut though.

The General in His Labyrinth - Gabriel Garcia Marquez

John Green makes references to this book quite a few times in his book "Looking for Alaska", and since I read that last spring and absolutely loved it I've been planning to read this for a long time. I finally got my hands on it, and I can't wait to read it!

Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders - Kate Griffin

I've never actually heard anything about this book before, but I saw it when I was in the airport and it looked interesting. So we'll see how it is.

Billy and Me - Giovanna Fletcher

I keep seeing this book on tumblr (because it was written by the wife of a guy in McFly and I follow some people who love McFly) and it honestly looks so cute! I haven't gotten this one in the mail yet, but hopefully it'll come this week and I can get started reading it.

What are your favorite books right now? Any and all recommendations are welcome in the comments below!

Love,

Caro

Clothing Review: Topshop Notion Cross Over Mid Sandals

Topshop Notion Cross Over Mid Sandals

I recently got these heeled sandals from Topshop as a present, and I have to say I am absolutely in love with them! Not only are they gorgeous, but they're actually super comfortable (and not in the way that people insist heels are comfy when they're really just not quite as painful as other heels, they are actually so easy to wear). I am 150% in love with these shoes. I know that they're a little more on the expensive side, but they are honestly so worth the money.

I was a little tentative, because with the height and width of the ankle straps they could either be super cute or super unflattering, but they look so great on. The material of the shoes is really nice as well, and since the strap is a velcro one its really easy to put on.

Overall, I love these shoes. If they ever go on sale, or if you want to spend the money and you are looking for a great pair of heeled sandals, you could not find a better pair. Honestly, I kind of want to get these shoes in white too.

Let me know what you guys think!

Love,

Caro