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FEDORA // H&M (SIMILAR)

NECKLACE* // IDLE HANDS

JUMPER* // AX PARIS

TEE* // GLAMOUR KILLS

SKIRT* // MOTEL VINTAGE

BOOTS* // MISSGUIDED (SIMILAR)

PHOTOS // ALEX INKIN

Once again, not a very seasonal outfit because I took these back when I was on a mini getaway to Amsterdam with Alex, sorry I'm so late posting!  As you'll see from the vlog that I'll hopefully get edited & uploaded soon, we rented bikes the whole time we were there and as it's such a small city it's really easy to get from one side to the other.  On our travels we stumbled across this awesome graffiti, so obviously had to pause the day to take some photos!  This may not be the most bike-friendly outfit (I didn't anticipate we'd rent!) but was perfect for the weather, it was so sunny in the day, and I could throw on the jumper in the evening when it got a bit chillier.  Editing these made me want to go back so bad, definitely think a trip back next year is on the cards!  

AMY X

AX Paris AW14 Press Day Vlog | 27.09.14

AX PARIS: SHOP // INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // FACEBOOK

MY AX PARIS FALL HAUL

WHAT I'M WEARING:

NECKLACE* // ANNA LOU OF LONDON

PLAYSUIT* // AX PARIS

DUSTER COAT* // AX PARIS

BOOTS* // ARK

BAG* // GRAFEA

I have a lot of vlogs that still need to be uploaded, including V Festival, Reading & my holiday in Amsterdam, but there's so much footage that I'm shying away from editing them, so I thought I'd break up the hauls with a vlog from my day up in Manchester!  I had a blast at the AX Paris event with some awesome blogger babes, thank you AX Paris for having me and of course putting on such a fab event!
AMY X

HUGE July/August Haul | Missguided, Motel, Drop Dead etc.

It has taken me three days to upload this - I repeat - THREE WHOLE DAYS, THANKS YOUTUBE.  I'm just glad it's finally up, as it took me forever to edit too, and now I've got to crack on with my September haul, hope you guys like hauls haha!  Make sure you give the video a thumbs up or comment if you like the try-on style rather than me just holding everything up (:
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AMY X
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Sunday Summary Week 176

Instagram // amyvalentinex

  

1/ Blogger selfie with Hannah, Emma & Victoria  2/ AX Paris goodie bag haul

A very Instagram-lacking week unfortunately - I shut my phone in a car door, smashing the screen and the LCD so I can't see a thing, good one, Amy.  I swear I've got way clumsier than normal recently, is that a thing?  If so - I really hope my bad luck is over soon!
AMY X

VIDEO // AX Paris Fall Haul

Fur collar coat // £55 http://bit.ly/1teru4f
Glitter cardigan // £25 http://bit.ly/1qfARuw
Lace sleeve playsuit // £30 http://bit.ly/1tes028
Coated jeans // £30 http://bit.ly/1me9lSV
Duster coat // £38 http://bit.ly/1r0VQFp
Knitted top // £15 http://bit.ly/1u0S2rk
Knitted skirt // £12 http://bit.ly/1qfBSml
Side split maxi skirt // £20 http://bit.ly/1p12sjM

I'm so happy to announce that I'm finally back on YouTube with a haul video - hopefully I'll be able to keep up with 2 videos a week from now on as my computer is literally exploding with footage!  It'll be difficult as my computer has gone into repair, but I can use my dads for the time being, just annoying that all my vlogs are on mine, so for now you'll have to deal with a lot of hauls I'm afraid!

AMY X

AX Paris Burlesque Blogger Party

Credits;

Photos 1 & 2 - Kristiana Vasarina
Photos 3 to 8 - AX Paris

A couple of weeks ago I attended the AX Paris burlesque blogger party and I know I'm a little late blogging about it - but better late than never I guess!  The event was held at Proud Cabaret which was a truly incredible venue that but on amazing shows.  I've never seen a burlesque performance before and I absolutely loved it.  If you want to see parts of the performances be sure to check out my October Week Vlog (it's near the end!).

I was lucky enough to be one of three bloggers that actually got to model the pieces on stage, alongside Kristiana & Kaori as well as Jayde, the winner of BNTM (may have fangirled a little!).  Although it may have been a little hectic, I had a great time strutting my stuff on stage and afterwards I got to spend time with some of my blogger friends - hello to you if you're reading!  To finish; I'd like to say a big fat thank you to everyone at AX Paris for putting on such a great night, and here's to more in the future!
love amy x

Vlog - Blogging, Halloween Prep & #AXparty // 17-24th Oct

I had the sudden urge to vlog for a week so here you go! Sorry it's so long but I already cut it down quite a lot, hope you like the video and let me know any video suggestions (:
love amy x

I'M KISSING YOU GOODBYE

Hat // Topshop

Bracelet* // Jon Richard
Necklace // DIY
Dress* // AX Paris

Bag // Lulu Guinness (mums!)
Shoes* // Shellys London
Rings // The Bohemian Co*, vintage, Thomas Sabo, Diamonfire, Rachael Sudlow

It's my birthday tomorrow weeeee!  I'm weirdly excited but not at the same time - I always build up my birthday to be amazing only to get disappointed because I set my expectations too high.  I was just asked what I was doing on wednesday by my mum - got my hopes up because I thought she was organising a birthday meal only to have her ask me if I wanted to be booked in for the flu jab she's having, ah.  I'm seeing Alex so I'm sure it'll be nice, it just sucks that all my friends work full time or have gone to uni!

Anyway enough complaining - lets move onto the outfit!  Yet again I have nabbed an item from my mothers wardrobe (no way could I afford my own Lulu!) and I think it brings the outfit together really nicely as it's quite basic if you take away the print.  I can imagine Twiggy wearing a dress like this back in the 60s, it's such an awesome print and is so on trend at the moment as everyone's going crazy over monochrome.  Oh and how could I forget the shoes?  These babies are from Shellys London who have just launched a huge new collection and I think they have taken over as my favourite shoe brand!  I love the shape of these so much and they're so easy to walk in!

Before I sign off, are any of you bloggers attending the Bleach London event tonight?  Tweet me if you are!
love amy x

VOLTAGE RUNNING THROUGH HER SKIN

Leotard* // Electric Tees
Belt // H&M
Disco Pants* // AX Paris
Spiked Damsels // Jeffrey Campbell
Necklace* // AOKO NY
Rings // Rachael Sudlow, markets, ebay, vintage

I do own American Apparel disco pants which I've featured before, although black gets very boring - which is why I decided to go for a brighter colour, specifically turquoise!  I've seen some people wearing red disco pants but never a colour like this so I thought it would be fun to style.
I know a lot of people are interested in how dupes compare to American Apparel disco pants, and honestly these are hot on the tail of the real thing.  The material is thick but stretchy at the same time, the colour is very vibrant, with identical pockets (which is what lets down a lot of dupes) plus they are £25.99 so nearly £50 off the RRP - go AX Paris!  I would say, however, that the sizes come up small - I got the size 8 and because I have very wide hips I should really have chosen a 10, but these fit very well on my legs so might just need breaking in.
I thought I'd team the disco pants with my awesome leotard from Electric Tees which I love so much - the print is so unique and simple, with a flattering scoop back that has a different, striped pattern.
Anyway I've blabbed a lot in this post!  I hope you all like the outfit!  I also added more items to my blog sale if you haven't seen it already so check it out!
love amy x

AX Paris Circus Blogger Event

So if you saw my Motel Rocks press day post the other day you'll know that I went to the AX Paris circus event afterwards.  The event was to celebrate their first ever TV ad which will be airing soon and there were a variety of different circus performances.  Unfortunately I missed the first act but did get to see the others, they involved fire dancing, hoop spinning and silk gymnastics and were all incredible!  There were canapes and yummy cocktails being brought round all night so I did kind of maybe get quite drunk so I think I may have made a bit of a tit of myself, but oh well it's all in good fun!  The collection of clothes was gorgeous, all a range of party dresses, from cocktail to formal and in a variety of colours and materials, I'm annoyed I didn't get more photos!

I went to the event with Leanne and while I was there I met Lily, Alex, Rhiannon, Amy and a couple of other bloggers but I was a little shy to say hello to some others which I always kick myself for when I leave the events! As you can see from the photos above we got a little photobooth happy but I really love how the photos turned out, despite me looking like a bit of a mong in some of them!

The goodie bag was absolutely incredible!  I got such an amazing variety of presents, including Pamela Mann tights, a Crown & Glory bow, a cute wishbone ring from The Bohemian Co. (Featuring my henna from the Motel event), some eyelash curlers from The Vintage Cosmetics Co, and a couple of products from Batiste, Colour Xtreme, Coldpress and Etat Pur cleansing water (which has become my favourite makeup remover!).  So to sum up, big thanks to AX Paris, Etail PR and Circus, as well as all contributing brands that made the night so awesome!
love amy x