OOTD - Zebracornicus Chic.

Last year Godiva Boutique, where I'm lucky enough to work, released their exclusive tenth anniversary silk scarf and they are officially now back in stock in store and online after totally selling out yet again. I have lusted after one for ages now, a beautiful mix of gypsy florals, polkadots and printed with the Godiva Boutique logo/mascot - the Zebracornicus. 100% silk and digitally printed it is absolutely gorgeous and bold enough to brighten up any outfit and large enough to wear in as many ways as you like. Chuffed to finally own one.

There's now even little versions of the scarves so you gents don't feel left out, as they make for a perfect pocket scarf! 

How will you wear your piece of Godiva Boutique?

Dayna x

By Leah Carroll, Henry Holland and a lot of tequila.

For those of you who know me, I work in Godiva Boutique on the Grassmarket here in Edinburgh. This week, after putting out the word we're looking for some new designers, our first arrival of new stock for our independent designer showroom arrived - and oh my daaaaaays - it's just bloomin' lovely. 

So, introducing By Leah Carroll.

Her beautifully handcrafted pieces of jewellery are inspired by childhood daydreams and memories with every piece having been individually and skilfully laser cut, sanded, hand painted and varnished by Leah herself. Made from Japanese ply, bamboo and brass Leah has three collections in Godiva at present and I'm struggling not to collect them all. Even the packaging's gorgeous! 

Need.

Treated myself to these bad boys. Ya beauty.

The designs are simple yet so eye catching and they are all handmade from Leah's studio in Dundee. It's only £17.50/£20 for a pair of Leah's earrings from Godiva, the same price you'd pay for a mass produced high street chain pair, so why spend the money on something that every man and their dug will have when you can buy some good quality, handmade jewellery. The geo range is my favourite, having treated myself to the diamond earrings, although I'm still eyeing up the frost blue triangle ones as well. They'd make for a bangin' Valentines Day gift as well (hint hint hint).

We're still looking for more local designers to stock and update our showroom at Godiva, if you know someone or you make some cracking clothes/jewellery/bits and pieces then geez a shout here or come in for a blether with us Godiva Gals at the shop. 

I hopped on the mega bus from hell through to Glasgow this week for Scot Street Style's 2nd big event, The Gathering 2, at the Hillhead Bookclub, a meeting and social event for Scottish creatives, bloggers, designers, models... you name it! It's a truly amazing community and I've met some extraordinarily talented people, some of whom I'm lucky enough to now call pals. 

I decided to rock my new and already beloved House of Holland full length dress (god bless ya January sales) to the event, even though I had trouble getting up and down stairs and kinda walked like a penguin, and loved it. I felt so glamorous and despite being as tight as it was, it showed none of my lumps and bumps (apart from the one big mega bump that I live with called my ass). The brooch print talked for itself so I teamed it with just my black Dr Martens, keeping all eyes on the bizarre pattern. 

I ended up in the Cathouse. In this. Give the girl a medal. I must've lost about half a stone in sweat/pure tequila.

Cigarette and Martini brooches? Yes please.

Ciao for now,

Dayna x

OOTD ft. Abandon Ship Apparel & the ULTIMATE lipstick.

Tattoo Flash Sweater - Abandon Ship Apparel

Bodycon Skirt - H&M (only £4!)

Hightops - Nike Blazers

 Lipstick - Maybelliene Super Stay Color 24 in Red Passion

 

Sundays mean comfy clothes and endless cups of coffee. Today I'm wearing my beloved ASA Tattoo Flash Sweater that was an early Christmas present... to myself.  I love teaming it with just a simple skirt and kicks but I have also  paired it with a shirt, black skirt and docs before, to give it a smarter but still individual look. 

 

THIS LIPSTICK IS MY HERO. I discovered Maybelliene's Super Stay range a couple of years ago and have quite the collection of them now, but the pillar box colored Red Passion is by far my favourite shade. One application stays on all day,  as long as you occasionally use the moisturising lip balm end to stop it from flaking. It's only around £8 in Superdrug and Boots and with it's lasting power it's well worth the money. I've been known to wake up after konking out after a night out to find my lipstick still set perfectly, with nae smudges on the pillow. Doesn't leave any lipstick prints on your glasses and is pull proof, tried and tested. Evidence free. Tidy.

 

Dayna x

OOTD - This Is England Chic.

Gingham Shirt - Pop Boutique at Godiva Boutique

Pleather Skirt - Unlabelled!

Doc Martens

I am IN LOVE with my new gingham shirt that I have bought from the mens section at my work. Today I've teamed it with my pleather skirt, one of my wardrobe staples that I can't even tell you where is from, as it seemed to just magically appear in one of my drawers after moving flat. I ain't complaining. To round off my outfit I've worn my old faithful Doc Martens that I picked up for just £25 at a Judy's Vintage Fair a couple of years ago at the now shut down Picture House (sob). All I need now is a pair of braces, some knuckle tattoos and a fag hanging out my mouth and I wouldn't look out of place in This Is England. 

ALSO - so chuffed with the way my pixie cut is growing in. For those of you that know me I had a Britney moment at the end of last year and decided to cut my mid length ginger curly hedge that I called hair right down into a pixie cut. (I cannot recommend Hot Head Hairdressers on West Nicolson St enough, they work wonders). Now that the sides are past skin head length (having it buzz cut to a 2 was a drastic choice) I'm loving how it looks a bit longer especially now that I've just topped up my ginger levels. I've left trimming the top as I'm enjoying having so much to do with the length it makes for some cracking quiffs as well as tidy curls. I'm not growing it back in but as this is my first shot at super short hair I'm reveling in the opportunity to have a good play about with it!

Dayna x