Window Shopping's Overrated

If I see it I'm gonna take it

So this weekend I dipped into my savings and went on a mini spree. I think I need to go to shoppers anonymous or something... Oh well! This is how I justify each purchase:

The red jumper from Mango is a season must. How do you expect me to brave the northern wind if I don't have a chunky knit? And I got a student discount.

The black leggings from MIYUKI-ZOKU? They are a wardrobe staple worth every penny. These babies are built to last and I can wear them with anything. They also have a cool line down the middle.

Finally, the green lace dress from Ark. I don't own a lace dress, so there!

MIYUKI-ZOKU is a great up and coming brand in Leeds, you should definitely check them out. And did you see the attention to detail on their shopping bags, so cute!

Today ¦ Comfort

Jumper, United Colors Of Benetton. Watch, Nixon Pendant Spree

Today's outfit is all about the comfort. I woke up and was like, I just want to be warm all day! It's nothing special but it does the trick. I love my watch though. It adds some much needed bling to the outfit. 

The weather has been so unpredictable up north. These last few days I don't know whether to rip out my denim cut offs or bring out the knitwear. Seriously season, make up your mind! My work load has also been crazy, I feel like everything is piling up...
So I went shopping yesterday! (I tried not to but I couldn't help myself). I'll post my new items soon.


Hope you all had a good week
bisous bisous

Students' Night In

Accent clothing store, Leeds

Last night was great! I went to a student lock-in at Warehouse in Leeds. For those of you who don't know, student lock-ins are special discounted shopping nights when a store opens after hours just for students. This was my second one! 

It was quieter than the other one I'd been to. But that just mean I could browse to my heart's desire without having to worry about massive queues. Warehouse caters to a more mature woman but the're were some great accessories and with 20% off, they're was no excuse not to buy. But I'm living on a budget!

The next shop was Accent. I'd never really noticed it but the music coming form the shop was just calling my name. They were actually doing a student lock-in too. Accent had great stock but it was a little out of my price range. Of course I had to fall in love with their Barbour jackets and Maison Scotch Jumpers. The red dress picture was amazing too, I couldn't bare to try it on. As I left the shop empty handed this song was on replay in my mind: I wanna be a billionaire...

Today ¦ Motel Rocks!

Skirt, Zara. Top, Motel.

It's official guys, I am the Motel Rocks Student Ambassador for Leeds. I can't believe it!

I applied months back and didn't hear from them so I obviously thought I hadn't won.I was so happy when I got the news! I was on my back from the library so naturally I did a happy dance in the middle of the street after reading the email on my phone. 

Today's outfit is just an ode to Motel and the way it rocks! Seriously their clothes are amazing. Great for daytime and evening. They've even started doing galaxy print which is all over lookbook.nu. I'm so happy I'll get to help the brand expand! They're going to send me tasks each month which is so exciting. I can't wait to get started!

Today ¦ My First Time

Jeans, Levi's.  Shirt, Lucca Couture from Urban Outfitters. Shoes, Keds.

So here it is, the first of the daily outfit post! Be nice, I only bought the camera yesterday and am still getting to grips with it. It's a Nikon D3100. It's amazing!

Today's outfit  is just comfy cool. Not on trend or anything, just simple basics put together for a simple day at uni. As you can tell from my shoes, it rained/is raining. Not great for the homemade hole in my jeans. I actually had the jeans shorted to fit my little legs. Levi's are my go to brand. Most of them fit my figure like a glove. I haven't tried the Curve ID ones yet... they seem like a waste of time...

Petite Selection of the Week

White Jumper, Topshop. Black dress, Wallis. Green skirt and Jumpsuit, Miss Selfridge. Red Jumper, Dorothy Perkins.

Can't say that they're were any slim pickins this week! I actually had to narrow my favorites down.
I saw the jumpsuit and skirt in person and love them. The skirt especially, it's that unusual cut that's trending at the moment. Soon to be seen on catwalks I'm sure!
Just a little note, the green skirt is a lot more opaque than pictured. You can barely see the mini underneath. Oh and you shall be mine, when I have more money that is...


Now a blog note, I am in the process of buying my first ever digital SLR to take some amazing photos. With Leya busy with school work, you'll mainly be seeing my handy work. In the meantime keep checking back for new posts!


Bisous bisous
Dora + Leya

A little bit of Normandie

Here's the last part of our summer travels! We spent a long weekend in Normandie, in the North of France, visiting long lost family friends.

Let me just say that the North does not live up to its stereotype. Yes it's grey. Yes it's windy. But the sun did shine for about 30 min each day! The scenery made up for that. I would definitely recommend Noramadie for a vacay. The art scene is unbelievable. You an find galleries on the corner of every street!

W stayed in a charming B&B which was so much nicer than I expected.

Description time:
1/2.The street near our B&B
3/4. The B&B
5. Breakfast at the Café downstairs. Sadly I didn't take any photos of  huge pile of crepes I ate
6. The town Hall (taking with my blackberry, sorry)
7. Chocolate which literally translates as "babies bums"
8. One of the may art galleries
9. Leya having a slush puppy when it was 12°
10. Some lovely fishermen
11.The seaside near out B&B