What's in my sixth form bag?

Hello everyone,

Like lots of you, I'm back at school; sad because that means no more summer fun, but happy to be starting something new an actually using my brain again. It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of stationary and honestly look forward to doing my back to school shop every year! 

So, the bag. This one is from M&S, actually my sisters, but my gorgeous beige one from accessorize simply isn't' big enough for everything I need to carry around (sad sad times) but fear not, it will still be loved and used! I think this one is quite Alexander Wang-esque; all good in my book. I tend to carry it on my arm, but it does have a shoulder strap which is a life saver by then end of the day. Truth be told, I wouldn't really think to look in M&S for bags, but they has some stunners!

Ah, stationary (heart eye emoji) All of these are from WH Smith, which is where I tend to go every year. I think the dark florals on my pencil case are so pretty and look super good with my bag. Inside I just have the usual pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, blah blah. These fine-liners were such a good buy, they're fab for writing or underlining, as well as drawing mind maps (personal fave.) These post-it notes are just for general doodling and notes, and they also make good DIY folder dividers. 

I'm longsighted, so my glasses are a must. I actual really like the frames I have, so I might have to do an outfit post with them soon! 

I bought this purse at the start of the year from the accessories in Covent garden, it's lasted so well! The fact that it has three different leather shades means it looks good with any bag. We have school cards that we use to buy food from our common room, but I do like to pop to the shops for something to munch on during my study sessions- all I've been buying is cookies and it's becoming a bit of an addiction...

Obviously I have my phone, and ear phones are a total essential. Whether I'm trying to focus in a study session or am walking home, they always always come in handy!

This year rather than being given books and things by school, we've had to provide our own. I study 4 subjects (English lit, psychology, politics and French) so I have four ring-binders (not at all fun to carry around) but they are the best way to organize all of my notes. I labeled them using a Dymo machine, which I can't lie was such a good purchase! I then take in a A4 refill pad for all of my notes. Finally I have my planner (the prettiest one Paperchase had to offer) which make sure I always know what lesson I have next and when homework is due, I literally couldn't function properly with out one!

So that's what I lug about with me everyday (plus text books and booklets- but they would have totally ruined the photo) I'm enjoying sixth form so far, but the work really is non stop! 

What's in your school bag? What do you think of what's in mine? 

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Maybe I'm expecting the perfect reaction, it's pulled me back.

OOTD #56

Hello everyone, 

Again way to much time has pasted between this and my last post, I need to get my self sorted out!I started sixth form this week and have already had quite the workload, that coupled with working has not left me with much time, but I do like being back in the routine and having things being all go. 

I wore this for a meal with my favourite people at TGI Fridays last night, the food was pricey but the  atmosphere was fab and we literally couldn't stop laughing all night. 

Dress- Topshop

Cami- New look 

Watch- Olivia Burton 

Bracelet- Pandora 

Shoes- Topshop 

This gorgeous dress was a Topshop sale find, originally £38 but I snapped it up for just £15! I love the print, totally unlike anything I've seen, the blue flowers add the perfect pop of colour. The nipped in waist is super flattering and I can see myself dressing his up for down loads. 

These shoes are my new favorites, despite the fact that they are pretty uncomfortable (Blogger probs eh?) I love the cut out design, and they have just the right amount of heel. 

I had my watch on as always, somethings never change!

I'm still totally in love this my Pandora bracelet, one of my favourite presents ever.  

Of guard back shot! I love the shape of this dress, and the rose gold zip almost all the way down is a lovely detail.

In other news, I'm going to Paris this October! It  has honestly been a dream of mine to visit this famed city for as long as I can remember so I am so so excited, please let me know if you have any must visits places, and feel free to leave me any links! 

What do you think of this outfit? What have you been up to lately? 

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Life through my lens #11 (Updates!)

Hello everyone,

Well it has been far, far too long since I last sat down and blogged. What with being on holiday, working and  seeing my friends and family I have been beyond busy, but in  the very best way. I though about going through these instagram collages and captioning them as usual, but a) that would take you an age to read and b) I think these picture speak for themselves and sum up a lot of my summer. In terms of updates I have a lot to tell you all!

Instagram- alice_evans_

Ok so first thing, I now have glasses. I need them for distance and for when my eyes feel all tired, meaning when/if I learn to drive I will have to wear them, I might do a post wearing them at some point! I've also been loving work, everyone there is so lovely and I feel like  proper part of the team now. I had a really lovely week in Wales (it didn't rain constantly like the forecast said) and it was so good to catch up with my family.I did try to take some outfit photos, but only one has turned out half decent so we shall see if I actually post them!

One fab thing that happened lately was finally getting to meet Lily! We had the best day in Birmingham and I have a full post on it coming soon.

 And the thing that has given many a sixteen year old a sleepless night, GCSE results. I am chuffed to bits to tell you that I achieved an A* in French, Textiles, English literature and English language, an A in Science, History, Humanities and Drama and a B in Maths! I really couldn't be happier with my results and am honestly still in a sate of shock. It is so satisfying to realize that hard work pays off and all that effort was worth it! I hope you all got the results you were hoping  for, let me know! I'll be starting Sixth form in September, studying English Literature, French, Psychology and Government and politics- I do and don't want to start in equal measures. 

I have to add that this summer has been one of the best I have ever had, I've done so much and just loved every week, I can't really express how much fun I've had and the people I've shared it with have just been the best.

I'm going to do my best to get back to blogging regularly, I've missed you all! 

What have you been up to lately? 

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She said the bleedings incidental, because she's so cool.

OOTD #55

Hello everyone, 

Some of you may have already spied this skirt on my Instagram, it was lovely that it went down well with my fellow bloggers! It was just £5 in the River Island sale if you can believe it, reduced from something like £26, bargain of the day was definitely achieved with this one. You should all know that I am obsessed with Cher and Clueless in general, so the addition of this to my wardrobe makes me very, very happy. I wore this ensemble for a lovely day in Portsmouth last week, and I actually managed to dress for the weather for once!

Crop top- Topshop

Skirt- River island 

Watch- Olivia Burton 

Bag- Primark

Socks- Primark 

Shoes- Primark 

Here it is in all it's glory; I adore the combo of blues and what is actually a pale pink (rather than the super light yellow my camera picked up), the wrap over design, complete with the little buckle at the top. I can't wait to wear this with jumpers and boots when it gets to autumn!

New favorite bag alert! I'm in love with the detail on it, the perfect size as well, I can fit my phone, purse, a jumper, makeup essentials, my camera and all my other bits an bobs in into with ease, so the girl who has everything with her at all times dream. 

How adorable is this combo? Frilly socks and cut out shoes are my favorite, I feel Cher would approve.

Oh and also,the title of this post is from the 1975 milk (listen here, I'm obsessed!) But it really reminds me of the song that's playing at the party when Tia slips down the stairs, thoughts? 

What do you think of this outfit? Have you found nay bargains recently? 

 

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How much is my face worth?

Hello everyone, 

I love these posts because you a) get to share your most used products (so some unsung heroes) but also b) because I'm intrigued by how much my makeup actually costs me! These are the products I reach for when I want my make up to be simple and unfussy, but I absolutely love it. It's neutral so goes with anything I'm wearing and I can do it all in about ten minutes. Just a quick disclaimer, this is not a post for any form of bragging, just a bit of fun!

-On the face-

Rimmel fix and perfect primer - £6.99

Miss sporty liquid concealer - £2.99

L'oreal true match foundation - £9.99

Sleek contour kit- £6.49

Sleek blush in Pixie pink- £4.49

MAC soft and gentle mineralize skinfinish- £23.00

Maybelline fit me powder- £5.99

total = £59.94

-On the eyes-

Urban decay naked3 palette- £37

Eyeko skinny eyeliner- £12 (free with Glamour magazine!)

Maybelline rocket volum' mascara- £7.99

Total =£56.99

-On the brows-

MUA Pro-brow palette - £3.50

Maybelline BROWdrama - £4.99

Total = £8.49

-On the lips-

Rimmel appocalips in celestial- £6.49

Total = £6.49

So in total, the makeup I wear daily, if I was to purchase all of the products at once, would cost me £131.91, ah that is a lot! Since I've starting working, it has really put what I spend my money on into perspective, like when lunch a Pret costs more that what I earn an hour, you start questioning theses things! However, makeup is what I'm all about, and I've collected these products over time or as gifts, so I can live with that total, especially when I've found things that suit me and products that I would happily rave about all day!

How much is your face worth? 

 

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Blue hydrangea, cold cash divine.

OOTD #54

Hiya loves, 

Sorry for my lack of posts yet again! I have taken photos of several outfits lately, but they have all turned out so dire they have had to be scrapped. However me and my sister went for a little walk around my village and since I had vowed to get out more of OOTDs, I took full opportunity of our surroundings. 

I basically wore this for a day of charity shopping and general errands, I achieved a lot though, my favorite type of day!

Hat- Select

Tshirt- Topshop

Jeans- H&M

Watch- Olivia Burton 

Shoes- Primark 

I forgot to take my usual close up shots (new surroundings and everything!) but I will still talk you through things. So I've wanted a floppy hat for an utter age, so when I saw this one for just £9 in Select, I had to snap up, it looks very similar to the £28 Topshop ones so I am super please with it! I picked up these jeans from H&M, for only £15 if you can believe it, I'm going to have to hunt down the black pair as well because they fit so nicely. The bag and shoes are Primark gems, I've been lusting after a pair that are not that dissimilar on ASOS for some times, so I was really happy when I saw these for just £12, really comfy as well! I loved the floral embossed design on the bag (which you can just about see) and it is such a fab size, defiantly my new through everything in it bag! This tee is an old favourite of mine, I always wear it when I don't want to think too much about what I'm wearing, such a staple.

What do you think of this outfit? What have you been up to lately?

 

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