Two outfits here...
Last night (Friday night) was date night. Went to the Belvadere Arms in Sunninghill and rocked this outfit. A black slub yarn slouchy tee tucked into a grey maxi skirt from Zara. I love this skirt, I love the playfulness of the double splits right up both thighs and the light floaty chiffon fabric. Ive pulled it all in with a velvet belt that I got from my grandma, it barely fits me and its pretty snug but I just love wearing it. Oh and the food...YUMMMMM
Up next, Saturday night, TV and takeaway, something cosy and something pretty. Ive gone for this floral dress from Topshop. Its a tall so its just the right length for me. But I think it was meant to be more of a tunic length. Some opaque tights, and my belt I wore the other day from the Vintage Warehouse in Nottingham. Nicely topped off with a long length cardi from Zara. Very comfy
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Mils
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Bit slow on the old boat here, but The Hunger Games, here we go... (Spoilers below)
So I heard about this little ditty back in November and very nearly brought all three books whilst I was away travelling - however my poor packing skills took the better of me, so I waited. A touch too long might I add. The film came out on the 23rd March and it threw me into panic. People were commenting on it left right and centre and I had yet to get involved.
Involved I got... I am have been laboriously trying to get through Game of Thrones so that I could move onto HG (Hunger Games). So weds was the day, and by last night I had smashed through it. I am in LOVE... Its been compared to being the new Twilight which I would like to stop right here. I dislike Twilight with every inch of my being. I hate the books... and yes Ive read 1 and 2 and could not bring myself to pursue the terrible writing any further without pulling out my brains slowly. I also hate the films, Kristin Stewart managed to ruin any hope I had for the series.
Now HG is utterly fantastic. I was drawn into it in a big way. And when it says you cannot put it down, its right. I couldn't, I was falling asleep book in hand powering through it because I didn't dare stop. I needed to know what happened at the end of the book. I needed to know who succeeded. I needed to know EVERYTHING.
The idea I think is brilliant, pitting teenagers against each other in war is genius. The way its written and the topics it covers speaks directly to the target market of young adults, and well to anyone I think. Its incredible easy to read, and follow.
The constant energy that keeps the book going is undeniable. Collins really keeps you going right up until the last page. The brutality of the killings is breathtaking, especially Cato right at the end.
Now with any great teen book there is always a team to fall into, (the only similarity i will allow to twilight) and that is whether you are Team Gale or Team Peeta. Katniss (our main lady) is best friends with Gale and has been all her life. Now Peeta, her fellow tribute from District 12, who is madly in love with her, who she must make the audience of Panem believe that she loves, and secretly within the arena i think she does, creates a beautiful triangle does it not???
Her love for Peeta does show and she does truly care about him, and when it comes down to it they both survive (because of a cunning twist by the gamemakers and a little game play from the tributes). But the journey back to District 12 brings Gale back to her mind. Will she stay with Peeta or move on the Gale... my heart cant help to go out to Peeta, but I think I am well and truly Team Gale on this front.
Now the film beckons and I must see it immediately...
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Mils
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As many of you may know my darling boyfriend had planned a week away to an unknown location. Well the cat was let out of the bag a week before we went (much to his annoyance might I add) however, much to my utter happiness. I was off to Milan, and now I knew what to pack.
Another dilemma thrown my way was the impending rain that was threatening my trip. However all turned out rosy and we couldn't of had better weather if we tried. I even uttered the words " it would be lovely to come to Italy and not sweat :|) V.Sexy I know but its the complete truth.
Anyway onto Milan...and WOW isn't it just fab. Its got the modernism which the business and the 21st Century folk need but round some corners there is that little bit of old Italy that I just love. Now don't get me wrong I am all for the modern approach but nothing quite says beauty and romance like ancient buildings like Rome or Florence does.
The centre of the city revolves around two religions, the church and my personal religion... shopping.
The Duomo : A stunning piece of Architecture taking hundreds of years to construct. For a mere 6 Euros you can climb to the top (like we did) or get the lift... only 250 stairs it was quite manageable. Even for the likes of fitness phobe me. The views from the top are amazing, we even got to see the alps, if you squinted.
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele: The haven for shoppers. In one corner you have Mercedes, the other Lois V another Prada and then the final one McDonandls?????? Very odd but hey everyone loves Maccas. Anyway I was in utter heaven. The way the sunlight shone through the glass roof added a magical quality to the oldest shopping mall. And right outside a plethora of shops to take any ones fancy.
We also went to the football stadium the San Siro, which quite surprisingly was very interesting, again even to me... The boyfriend obviously took a lot more away from that than I did. As soon as the tour guide started listing players I zoned out and gazed affectionately at the decor of the changing rooms.
The other thing i noticed about Milan was the sheer amount of locals walking their dogs in heavily tourist areas....do these people not have jobs...or do they just parade their well pampered pooches around all day for all to see. This was my personal fav... he even carried his newspaper all the way around very contently
Finally and most importantly the food. I indulged massively in bread, meat and other pasta/carb related goods for a solid 4 days. And absolutely loved it!!! Italy is a reason to eat, and eat alot!
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Mils
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When the sunshines in England it immediately means that everyone must dress very summery with as little clothing as possible. I went for a bright magenta maxi skirt with cheeky side splits up the thighs from Topshop, thrown on with a plain white slub yarn oversized tee from Aussie store Supre. The belt I picked up at a vintage store in Nottingham, which I absolutely love. Brought my jelly shoes out of retirement as well. Now off to a pub garden to catch some sun and drink some cider...
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Mils
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Gosh it has been a ridiculously long time since I last postedm, which I intend to rectify!!
I have just moved house, and its lovely. I even have my own dressing room/ walk-in-wardrobe which I am ever so excited about. Many Today Im Wearing posts to come...
Im also going on holiday on Monday. Being whisked away to Milan for a 4 day stint of sightseeing, shopping and primarily eating. Full report will be posted when I get home. I am still having mega troubles on what to take! And to add to my troubles its apprently going to rain...What in gods name do I pack now?? Can you take umbrellas on a plane? Or is it deemed a lethal weapon like a nail file is...????
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Mils
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So news in my life I now have one of those things people call boyfriends, gross right. But anyway... the delightful chap that he is, is treating me to a weekend (well actually mid week) trip away to an unknown location. Now I can hear you all now, awww how sweet, how romantic. Well yes it is all of these things, but think about it again. I am a girl of many things, clothes being one of them, not to mention shoes and bags. Also not to mention that I am terrible in decisive, and I have minimal luggage allowance too. Nightmare.
All I know is that its a flight away. The weather is going to be around the 10-13 degree mark in the day so roughly UK temperatures.
So this is where I am enlisting the help of the Internet... HELP? what do you pack? how do you pack minimally?
Ill keep y'all posted on my epic issues that are soon to come no doubt.
Love
Mils
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