Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Friday, 18 January 2013

Gatsby believed in the green light

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald



My favourite things this week.

1) The Great Gatsby t-shirt - I've been after this for months after I came across the website outofprintclothing. I couldn't decide whether I wanted the sweatshirt or t-shirt. Then I found out that Blackwell's bookshop stock the t-shirts. Wahey! I'm so glad I actually got to see it in person before I bought it, and I think I'm just going to order all the other things which I've had my eye on from the website. They also have a tag attached which resembles old library cards. Book. Nerd. Heaven.
2) The Great Gatsby book - Got this a while ago, and I'm currently reading it. Plus the film's coming out soon with Leonardo DiCaprio. Who wants to come with?
3) Topshop Flats - £7. Seriously I got these in the Topshop sale for 7 whole pounds. They were the only ones there. In perfect condition and my size (size 5). I figured it was meant to be.
4) Cat ear headband - This is the cutest thing ever. I saw one similar to this on the Asos website but never actually got round to buying it. So, when I saw this on sale in Miss Selfridge, I did kind of have to buy it. It was on my imaginary wish list plus, it was half price!
5) H&M heels - I saved the best till last. I've been after these heels since Lana Del Ray modelled them for H&M. I couldn't actually justify buying them, and forgot they existed until I went in to H&M yesterday after work. They were £7 aswell. I kid you not. That's less then a quarter of the original price (£29.99). They are seriously amazing. I love how they have a platform and a chunky heel, and are such an unusual colour. It's like a really pale mint-grey. The thick ankle strap is also a winner. I know they're still £12 on the website but, still. Bargain!

There you have it. I acquired two pairs of shoes at a total of £14. I think I'm finally on my way to becoming a bargain hunter!
I've got a few days off work, so I'm trying to get my english portfolio done. I didn't even realise it included a 2000 word critical essay until Wednesday. My 18th January Resolution is to stop leaving everything to the last minute and, to STOP being so unorganised. However, I am realistic and do completely realise that this is never going to happen. Haha.

Have a great weekend!
Ambreen xx

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

The Bees

Carol Ann Duffy


Just a quick post to show you my humble abode. Haha, it's just one corner of my room. My favourite corner to be fair. My bookcase and my desk! Sorry about the fact that all you can see are books. 
"I like big books and I cannot lie"
Pretty much sums me up! I've dumped my new necklace from Zara on a stack of books, and I quite like how it all looks. Plus it's easy to grab it and sling it on. 
Me and Irsa are hoping we finally get to meet up this Friday. It's been ages since we've done a post together, and just as long since we've last seen each other. So, watch this space. Or maybe not, because we're both equally as disgraceful at sticking to plans. 

Ambreen xx

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

What if Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Dr Seuss



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Merry Christmas! 
A quick post of things that I'm liking this Christmas.

Ambreen xx

Friday, 14 December 2012

They knew what they knew

The World's Wife - Carol Ann Duffy


A quick post to show my four favourite things this week! I recently bought three of Carol Ann Duffy's collection of poems; The World's Wife, Feminine Gospels and Out of Fashion. 
They're written from a feminine point of view, and I especially like the collection from The World's Wife. She's chosen to focus on the wives of history's most famous men. It's quite refreshing! 
I also re-discovered this bracelet which was a present from my Mum over four years ago. It's made up of stars, moons and suns. I have a weakness for anything with a crescent moon on it, or stars. 
Happy Friday! 

Ambreen x

Monday, 10 December 2012

All that is gold does not glitter

The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien


These are the things I'm loving this week, it's a small selection of my presents, and I love them all! 
Asram got me the Elizabeth Arden perfumes and they are so pretty. It's funny because I remember when I was younger, my mum used to wear Red Door. 
The bracelet was one of the gifts from my mum, and I absolutely love it! It has all of my favourite colours in, and it's so sparkly!
The rest is all from Irsa, and I especially love the Robinson Crusoe book. More books to add to my continuously growing collection. All in all, I'm a very happy bunny! 
Hope you all had a great weekend! 

Ambreen xx