Wednesday 29 August 2012

Do Blondes' have more fun?

Decisions, decisions…

Right my lovelies I need your help! I have been ummming and arghing for months now as what to do with my locks. I have had my dip-dye for nearly two years now, yes two years! -and it still lingers at the ends, and whilst I have absolutely loved this, after the high street seems to have gone MAD with this craze I yet again fancy a change.

Walking through the gorge (and probs my fav shop) Selfridges, I came across a wig stoll, suddenly my inner kid was unleashed and the urge to try every wig insight came upon me. There were some right stinkers, however I than came across this particular shade and boy I was in love. Blonde perhaps not the shyest of colours to turn to but hey I said I wanted a change?

What do you think guys, do I take the bull by the horns and gone for this platinum blonde look?


THE BEFORE -REMAINS OF THE DIP-DYE

THE PROPOSED


WHAT DO I DO???? 

Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Get Me To LFW

Right lovelies I have a busy next few days coming up however, stay tuned as I have some amaze posts lined up to fill my blog!! -keep your eyes peeled! 

For now it would be absolutely amazing if you could follow this link and like my illustration. The entry with the most likes gets a chance to go watch Mary Katrantzou's show at LFW -I could not think of anything more amazing! She is my absol fave designer, her use of colour and print is just awe-inspiring!!

For you guys or are unfamiliar with her works check out these amazing photographs from her 
AW 12/13 collection



This is my illustration I'd LOVE you to like like like it on Facebook.




I would love all your support guys,
and even better if you can help
spread the word!


Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo

p.s. If I win I shall try my very besets to get some amazing inside stuff to post to you guys ;)

Thursday 16 August 2012

Liebster Award


Claps while doing a little dance...

After posting my 4th instalment of my olympic inspired MotelRocks looks, I then get left a lovely comment from www.Emc-Dot.Blogspot.co.uk saying I've been nominated me for this liebster award. Hurahh thank you! Very flattered. 

Whilst Making this Post I then got another nomination even more flattered :D Hurahhh 
Thank You www.em-ersion.blogspot.co.uk I love your blog! -think we are on the same wave length sweet!!

RULES
  • Post 11 facts about yourself
  • Answer the questions the tagger has set for you and then create 11 questions for the bloggers you have nominated to answer
  • Choose 11 people if you can (with less than 200 followers) to give this award to and link them in your post
  • Go to their page and tell them
  • Remember.. no tag backs!

Facts about me.

NUMBER ONE: I AM STUDYING FASHION DESIGN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, AND TRUTH BE KNOWN I LOVE IT!

NUMBER TWO: I HAVE A FOUR-LEGGED SHADOW CALLED BAILEY -AKA MY BELOVED POOCH (ANYONE WHO KNOWS ME KNOWS HE DOES NOT LEAVE MY SIDE)

NUMBER THREE: I USED TO BE THE BIGGEST TOMBOY YOU'D EVER KNOW, AND YES I MEAN A BIG ASS TOMBOY. THEN SUDDENLY I HIT ABOUT YEAR 9 (AFTER GRADUATING THROUGH MY WANNABE GOTH STAGE) AND I TRANSFORMED INTO A BIG GIRLS BLOUSE, WHO WOULD HAPPILY WEAR THE ONCE-GOD-FORBIDDEN SHADE OF PINK

NUMBER FOUR: MY FAVOURITE HOBBY HAS TO BE HORSE RIDING. I WAS KNOWN AS PONYMAD IN MY EARLY STAGES, AND FIRST LEPT INTO THE SADDLE AT THE AGE OF THREE. THIS WAS ALSO THE AGE OF MY FIRST DR MARTINS

NUMBER FIVE: I HAVE A TATTOO. I'M NOT GOING TO SAY WHERE I'LL LEAVE THAT FOR YOU GUYS TO TRY AND SPOT

NUMBER SIX: I HAVE A SLIGHT ADDICTION TO CEREAL, COSTAS AND STRAWBERRIES

NUMBER SEVEN: CONFESSION? I ONLY REALLY GOT INTO FASHION WHEN I STARTED MY FASHION AND TEXTILES COURSE AT COLLEGE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIT OF AN ARTY PANTS HOWEVER, THIS COURSE REALLY LET MY CREATIVITY BURST, FINDING A NEW WAY TO EXPRESS YOURSELF! SINCE MY FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH JOHN GALLIANO'S DIOR COUTURE COLLECTION AW10 I HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK.

NUMBER EIGHT: MY FIRST CATWALK WAS IN YEAR 10 IN A SCHOOLS TALENT SHOW, WAIT FOR IT 'CHARLTON'S GOT TALENT.' THIS WAS NOT YOUR NORMAL CATWALK IN MOVEABLE CLOTHES OH NO. I WAS ASKED TO STRUT DOWN THE STAGE WEARING MY HANDMADE PAPER (GUCCI INSPIRED) DRESS. I WISH NEVER TO WATCH THE RERUN OF THAT, IT STILL HAUNTS ME TO THIS DAY!

NUMBER NINE: I HAVE NEVER WATCHED.. 
A) ALL THE HARRY POTTERS -THINK I'VE ONLY SEEN THE FIRST ONE ALL THE WAY THROUGH
B) THE LION KING
C) THE ENDING OF SUPERBAD
IS IT SUCH A BIG DEAL?

NUMBER TEN: 
I AM A MOTELROCKS STREET TEAMER -THEREFORE I WILL BRING TO YOU THE LATEST STYLES AND TRENDS WHILST GIVING YOU A SNEAKY 20% OFF BY ENTERING 'bubblybeccy' AT THE CHECKOUT

NUMBER ELEVEN:
I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT TO TRAVEL


Round One Questions from tagger


NUMBER ONE:
 What would your ideal date night be?

SOMEWHERE BEAUTIFUL! NOT EXACTLY SURE WHERE JUST SOMEWHERE INTERESTING, WITH FUN AND ADVENTURE. ALSO I'M NOT SO SURE ITS ABOUT LOCATION, MORE SO THE COMPANY. THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAKE ME LAUGH!
NUMBER TWO:
Favorite song of all time?

I HAVE SO SOO MANY! CURRENTLY PAYPHONE BY MAROON 5 IS TAKING THE HOTSPOT. NAMING ONLY ONE AS MY ALL TIME IS QUITE POSSIBLE IMPOSSIBLE.
NUMBER THREE:
Your favorite item in your wardrobe at the minute?

MY STEAL OF A DRESS FROM TOPSHOP. AQUA BLUE SEQUINNED NUMBER, VERY MERMAIDY.
NUMBER FOUR:
If you could be any celebrity for a day, who would it be?

HMM THIS IS A TRICKY. PROBABLY SOMEONE LIKE JESSIE J OR RIHANNA AS OH MY GOSH THEY WEAR THE MOST AMAZING STAGE OUTFITS.
NUMBER FIVE:
What is your greatest achievement?

TO DATE? MAKING IT THROUGH MY FIRST YEAR OF UNI. MAN IT WAS TOUGH TO GET THROUGH WITH ONLY DOING ONE LOAD OF WASHING MYSELF. (THANKS TO MRS BB, WHO KITTED ME OUR WITH ZILLIONS OF UNDIES TO PREVENT THE GOD FORBID ATTEMPT AT ONESELF DOING WASHING).

NUMBER SIX:
What would be your perfect job?

WORKING SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, BUT NOT BEHIND RETAIL TILLS. I WOULD LOVE TO BE APART OF A DESIGN TEAM EXPLORING THE WORLD (SUN, SEA AND SURFER BOYS) FOR INSPIRATION.

NUMBER SEVEN:
One style rule or motto you always live by?

WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE. BEING CONFIDENT IS THE KEY

NUMBER EIGHT:
Your Favorite TV show?

BRITAINS NEXT TOPMODEL. -I DONT REALLY WATCH TV.

NUMBER NINE:
What inspired you to start blogging?

THE FELLOW AMAZING BLOGGERS OUT THERE. AFTER HOURS SPENT READING AND AWEING OVER OTHERS POSTS I DECIDE I WANTED TO GET INVOLVED, AND HOPEFULLY BRING SOMETHING NEW TO THE TABLE.

NUMBER TEN:
Your favorite store / place to shop?

SELFRIDGES. IT PRACTICALLY HAS EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF.

NUMBER ELEVEN:
If you got a pet, what would it be and what would you name it?

IF I COULD FIT A HORSE IN MY BACK POCKET AND KEEP HIM WITH ME ALL DAY OFCOURSE I WOULD CHOOSE THAT HANDS DOWN. HOWEVER, BEING MY BUM ALREADY FILLS THE BACKS OF MY JEANS SNUGGLY AS IT IS, I SHALL HAVE TO DOWNSIZE TO A PUG! I HAVE LOVED THIS FUGLY LITTLE THINGS FOR AGES! NAME? FREDERICK. HE WOULD THEN HAVE A STEP BROTHER CALLED BRUCE, SHER PAI. AND THEN FREDERICK, BRUCE AND BAILEY WOULD LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER.

Round Two Questions from tag


1. Favourite shop/brand and why?

ALREADY ANSWER ^^ Selfridges baby

2. Favourite trend at the moment?

I have so many I'm in love with
having to go with …. peplum.
or the print craze. or the sporty
olympic vibe. or in fact the mermaid
pastel looks. I just cannot choose!

3. Dream job?

ALREADY ANSWER ^^^ something in the fashion industry

4. What do you think of Miley Cyrus's new hair? (Because I can't decide if I like it or not!)

(love this question) I'm afraid I don't think I'm a fan. 
It looks like she has hacked half her hair off herself.

5. Cat or dog person?

DEFINITELY the easiest question so far… DOG DOG DOG. 

6. What are you favourite hobbies?

Apart from shopping, although questionable that is more than a hobby, it would be horse riding. 
I love sports, so the gym and jogging (with bailey) would be chucked in there too. 

7. What are you most prized possessions?

Bailey. Ring given to me from my Mum. Mac. iPhone.

8. Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If yes, what of and where?

Yep. I have my belly button and ears pierced, and then a cheeky tat which
you should try and sport from my pictures. 

9. If you could have a dinner party with any 5 people, who would it be?

1. Gok Wan
2. Mary Katrantzou
3. Coco Chanel
4. Keith Lemon
5. The lady that holds the key Vogue's Closest

10. Why did you start blogging?

To spread the word. After seeing sooo many amazing blogs I decided
I wanted a peace of the pie.

11. Money or love?

LOVE. 100%.





Now Over To You….

NUMBER ONE:
Who is your favourite designer?

NUMBER TWO:
Favourite life quote or moto you live by?

NUMBER THREE:
Got a Party trick?

NUMBER FOUR:
Why did you set up a blog?

NUMBER FIVE:
Future Career? Spill what do you want to be?

NUMBER SIX:
Funniest thing that has happened recently?

NUMBER SEVEN:
Scenario.. right so there is a fire; you can only save one thing, what is it?

NUMBER EIGHT: 
What are you spending your next pay cheque on?

NUMBER NINE:
Would you rather have a green nose or a green mole on your tongue?

NUMBER TEN:
Your BEST style/make-up/both tip?

NUMBER ELEVEN
If I said I will buy you one designer item, and one only, what would it be?



And here comes the tricky bit …
picking ELEVEN bloggers with less than 200 followers
to be my nominees …

adore this girls illustrations
-gorge

a very crafty pants kid with fab ideas

my fellow motel street teamer

my fellow motel street teamer

gorge girl with a killer style

fab postings

panda lips made me chuckle

because everyone loves getting messy

bid this as a blog to watch

featuring a DIY feather headdress = instant nomination

motel street teamer takes over blogger.


Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo


Proud 2 B Printed.


After so much loom and gloom I have suddenly become absolutely besotted with PRINT. My new addiction includes all forms of print; graphic, artwork, atzec, floral need I say more? Practically every print I now desire and want want want in my wardrobe, or my shoe closest.

With all this craving in mind here are just a few of my favs found on the high street.

                                              NUMBER ONE: JAALA DIPPED HEM ROSE DRESS, POPCOUTURE, £20
                                           NUMBER TWO: HILLY WAIST HOT PANT IN AZTEC PASTEL, MOTEL, £20
                                  NUMBER THREE: GEO PRINT STUDDED LEGGING, MISS SELFRIDGE, £25
                               NUMBER FOUR: KADIE HIGH WAIST SKATER SKIRT, MOTEL, £28
                              NUMBER FIVE: ZOE BODYCON MIDI DRESS IN NEW WORLD PRINT, MOTEL, £35
                              NUMBER SIX: PINK IKAT BODYCON DRESS, TOPSHOP, £30
                           NUMBER SEVEN: BLUE FLORAL PRINT WEDGE, RIVER ISLAND, £50
                                 NUMBER EIGHT: GREY PRINT PEEP TOE WEDGE, RIVER ISLAND, £50
                                        NUMBER NINE: EMBROIDED NEON BACKPACK, TOPSHOP, £38
                                   NUMBER ELEVEN: BACKPACK, TOPSHOP, £32
                                               NUMBER TEN: GREY SCRATCH PRINT CLUTCH, RIVER ISLAND, £15


Are you sharing my new obsession?

To receive a sneaky discount off the MotelRocks
enter 'bubblybeccy' at the checkout.
bag yourself a 20% saving! £££

Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo


    WORKMEWILD: GO ALL OUT AND CLASH CLASH CLASH. MIX AND MATCH THOSE PRINTS, BE PLAYFUL.                                              




Monday 13 August 2012

Going For Glory With a Touch Of Vamp


NUMBER ONE. COURTNEY FAUX LEATHER BIKE JACKET, MOTELROCKS, £65
NUMBER TWO. RONNIE SHEER LACE CROP TOP, MOTELROCKS, £28
NUMBER THREE. KADIE HIGH WAIST SKATER SKIRT, MOTELROCKS,  £28
NUMBER FOUR. SAMSARA BODICE DRESS IN BLACK, MOTELROCKS, £58
NUMBER FIVE. JEFFREY CAMPBELL
NUMBER SIX. EYE FLICKS, MOTELROCKS, £6.99
NUMBER SEVEN. CREAM COLLAR NECKLACE, MISS SELFRIDGE,  £16.50
NUMBER EIGHT. BLACK COLLAR, MISS SELFRIDGE,  £18.50
NUMBER NINE. ELISSA VINTAGE COCKTAIL RING, MOTELROCKS, £16




The olympics maybe over (wipes eye with a tissue), but I still intend to complete my five inspired looks taken from the five colours from the logo. Today I have gone for the black circle, could you tell? This is probably my fav look so far, lets face it you cannot beat a bit of black.

AW12/13 weather is already pretty much upon us, well to be honest when did it leave? Choosing the well waited-for leather look jacket from motelrocks, and inspiration from the catwalks, I have put together a vampire/grungy look. 

I adore this biker jacket, with its bold amour detailing, and it would definitely fit inside anyone's wardrobe! It's universal uses make it a sure must-have, easy to style dressing up or down piece. Look One is my Daytime Demour, using the jacket to work a more cas yet still vamp look. Paired with a skater high waisted skirt and a delicate nude lace crop top, it gives off a feisty yet flirty edge, softening those vangs for the daylight (we don't want people pulling out the garlic just yet). Now to transform the jacket into Evening Glore, use it as a outer layer to the Samsara dress, this is the time to sharpen vangs. Add strong flicks around the eyes, and if you dare apply a dark matte lipstick, I have gone for a deep purple. TREND ALERT purple is set to be big killer

To finish off,  layer up jewellery. As mentioned collars are going to be HUGE, they were plastered all over the runway and have already hijacked the highstreet's jewellery stands. I already have began a little collection, and plan on expanding it very shortly. This however leaves a little dilemma.. which one do I wear? I can give you a simple solution; layer them up. Taking the heavier weight collar to the bottom, stack up the more delicate on top. This look not only solves the problem of trying to choose between your favs, but also means you creative different neck details, result? never snapped in the same look twice. Finally, ofc not forgetting those pinkies. Stack them babies up with as many jewels as you desire.

What do you think guys?
Leathers are the ready? 

Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo


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Sunday 12 August 2012

Going For Gold With the Peplum

1. MOTEL BOA PEPLUM TOP, £28

2. MOTEL STAR WET LOOK PANT, £48
3. MOTEL ROCK 'N' ROSE SKULL RING, £14
4. MOTEL ROCK 'N' ROSE ISIS TRIPLE STUD RING, £14
5. MOTEL ROCK 'N' ROSE LUCILLE SPIKED EAR CUFF, £9
6. MOTEL JODIE CROPPED SKINNY, £48
7. MOTEL ROCK 'N' ROSE FLORAL BANDEAU HEADBAND, £21
8. MOTEL HILLY HIGH WAIST HOT PANT, £20
9. ASOS AJ MORGAN KALEDIOSCOPE SUNGLASSES, £15




Here is my third post of five about the glorious Olympics, and today I've chosen the green ring.
Peplums are everywhere, and I for one absolutely LOVE them! (Infact if you too love peplums, keep your eyes peeled on this blog as I have a fab post coming soon.)  The shade of green on NUMBER 1. is gorge, it's a pastel mint green, very fresh!

For an evening look I've paired it with NUMBER 2. the specks of metallics add a grunge edge. To strengthen this feel, I would stack up those fingers with some Rock N' Rose rings, whilst adding a cuff (boy I'm obsessed with cuffs!). 


Alternative looks?

Try a daytime Tropicana with these funky printed cropped jeans NUMBER 6, and hippie esk floral garland.

OR

Going to a festival this summer? If not then you can just pretend by adding extra funk to this peplum by pairing with NUMBER 8. awesome Aztec shorts. I for one cannot wait to hit Creamfields, and this combo is definitely a contender. Extra cool? Pair with printed sunglasses in a clashing print to the shorts, I've gone for a pair from ASOS.


Remember lovelies enter  'bubblybeccy' for your   20% off 
at the MotelRocks checkout.

Muchos Smiles, 
xoxo

Friday 10 August 2012

Racing for Red


1. HILLARY STRAPLESS BODY, £25

2. JORDAN SKINNY JEAN, £52

(on a gorge motel's models legs)

3. BERNICE BRALETTE, £32

4. OCTAVIA TIE FRONT SHIRT,  £28

5. HAYLEY SHEER SHIRT, £45

6. ROCK NAIL WRAPS, £6.65

7. CROSS NECKLACE, £18




Team Brit are doing oh so well! I lit have been waving the flag at my t.v. -I am a proud GB cheerleader!

I opted to style up the red ring today, so thats 2 down and 3 to go.. which shall it be tomorrow?
-I'm thinking perhaps blue?

I have been a bit of a busy bee lately and regrettable have neglected my blog a little… however, I do have some ideas in the pipe line so stay tuned beauties!

Hope you guys have a beautiful weekend!

Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo

Monday 6 August 2012

The Bailey.


















It was only a matter of time until this post would be published.
I would like to introduce you guys to 
the one.. the only..
Bailey-bum-booby-noodle.

He is definitely one of a kind.


I just couldn't resist his cheeky paws? He is like my little shadow, always one step behind. In fact as we speak he is casually keeping my feet warm by lying on the end of the sofa (shhh he actually isn't allowed on the sofa).

Any of you guys got a little shadow which has four paws and a wet noise?




Muchos Smiles,
bb, xoxo

TOPTIP: DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING LYING AROUND WHEN BAILEY IS ABOUT AS HE HAS BEEN KNOW TO BORROW TOOTHBRUSHES, AND MISTAKE MOBILE PHONES AS A CHEW TOY.



Sunday 5 August 2012

Fleur Romance

Ready for a trend update?

A strong feel of Edwardian fashion hit London's runaway for the soon upon us, although it already feels like Autumn/Winter 2012 has arrived.
Since Downtown Abbey hit our screens, late Summer 2011, it has been a huge success, with estimated 12.1 million brits tuning in for the christmas special (myself included). Catwalk's are renowned for giving people what they want and this season is no exception. Elegance, with deep jewel tones and flourishing blossoms are the looks to embrace, and MotelRocks have certainly picked up on it.


MotelRocks' new collection Fleur Romance contains all the features to keep your fashionista title. The label presents us the dark side of feminine florals, by deepening colours and mixing fabrics to create a marble of looks. The delicate elements to the garments, for instance the Sohelia Dress has a contrasting floral bodice to the simple black skirt, have taken great inspiration from the catwalk. Having the dark properties to the collection brings subtle gothic vibe to the otherwise feminine florals, which is exactly the mood portrayed this season.

The virtuality to this collection is awesome! The Choo Choo shirt can instantly be taken from day to night -I think jewels are also the key! You'll find me filling my bag with rings, ear cuffs and chunky chain necklaces to shove on before I go for evening drinks with my course mates, not forgetting a vampire lipstick -I thinking dark purple or burnt out red.

"Renowed for offering covetable collections of vintage inspired lust-haves. Motel combine unique design, enduring quality and fashionably eclectic mix of styles and silhouettes making it the go-to label for unique style on the high-street." -Nastasha from the MotelRocks team

What to see more?
Check out www.motelrocks.com
Fancy a try before you buy? Key Stocklists include Selfridges, ASOS, Topshop and House of Fraser.

Friday 3 August 2012

DID I HEAR YOU SAY OLYMPICS?

Have you heard, the Olympics have start? And with all the action going on I felt inspired to combine fashion into the mix. Whilst lusting over MotelRocks new collection I came up with an idea; hosting five looks to represent each ring in the Olympic logo. 


HEAD TO TOE TRAINER

MOTEL DANA OFF-SHOULDER NAVY CROP TOP, £22
MOTEL DONNA HIGH WAIST ZIP FRONT LEMON HOT PANTS, £32

all the above beauties can be found @MotelRocks

GO FOR GOLD BY ADDING:

SPIKE END COLLAR NECKLACE, TOPSHOP, £20
GEO TRIANGLE COLLAR NECKLACE, TOPSHOP, £15
FISHNET ANKLE SOCKS, HOUSE OF HOLLAND,  £7.50
BLUE FLORAL PRINT HIDDEN HIGH TOPS, RIVER ISLAND,  £40

I have been experimenting with photoshop, as you can seen I still need a lot more practise. If any of you lovelies have any tips or sneaky cheats or know-hows for photoshops let me know! I love learning new tricks!



Muchos Smiles, 
bb, xoxo

p.s. Stay tuned for the next one! I'm thinking maybe blue?

CREDITS: 
HEAD: MY OWN
ARMS: MY OWN
LEGS: HOUSE OF HOLLAND 


INTERESTING FACT: EACH RING REPRESENTS A DIFFERENT CONTINENT, OF WHICH EVERY FLAG FEATURES AT LEAST ONE COLOUR. 


DID YOU KNOW: STELLA MCCARTNEY WAS THE FASHIONISTA BEHIND OUR TEAM'S GORGE SPORT ETIRE.



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