BURKATRON

when I get a free day I often drag my poor boyfriend around vintage/charity shops (under the guise of going for afternoon tea) in the hunt for some new accessories!  I love finding something old and unique that nobody else is wearing; I like to think of it as fashion treasure hunting!  the vintage suitcase is probably one of the best things I've found in the last year, it's just small enough to use as a handbag of sorts and I love the colour! I picked up the dress and belt to complete the look but couldn't resist wearing my converse as a nod to my inner tomboy. I'm a huge fan of mad men (if you've not watched the show you absolutely must, if not for the brilliant writing or the absolute hunk that is donald draper then at least for the wardrobes!) I regularly like to dress up in old vintage frocks and channel betty draper 60's vixen! there's something so feminine and glamorous about the fit and style of 60's clothing (I know I should have grown out of pla...

a quick little review for you guys today! since it's valentines in a few days I thought I'd share a few nail polishes I was sent by look fantastic  recently.  these ORLY  polishes are from their limited edition 'I love nails' spring 2013 valentines collection and are appropriately themed in colour and name... awww! so here are some swatches from two of the range: toast the couple is a peachy nude that has a frost/pearlised finish.  I don't wear pearlised polishes so this one isn't for me but I know they're quite popular so I thought I show you how it swatched! I was surprised how much I like it once applied and the formula is nice and rich without being thick and heavy. It hasn't quite won me round to frosted nails but I have to say I don't hate it!  I used 3 coats here but I'd say 2 would be enough if you were in a hurry! monroe's red is a bright pillar box red polish! this one is my cup of tea! every girl needs a stand out va va voom red in...