Holiday Ready with Victoria Emerson

It's not long until the Holiday Party Season will be upon us and that requires some sparkle!! I love getting dressed up for Christmas parties but I can't always afford a whole new outfit, so a great way to dress up an old favourite outfit is to add some new jewellery instead! Victoria Emerson has some stunning new colour combinations in their classic wrap bracelet that will be perfect for seeing you through the Fall & Winter months. I love this mixed emerald one for adding a hint of Christmas green to a simple black dress and this champagne emerald cut crystal three wrap can be worn out to party in or with a cozy sweater for a night in! I'll be posting some fun ways to style these wrap bracelets soon! 

Don't forget to use the code 'fivemeinutestyle25' to save 25% off you entire purchase at VictoriaEmerson.com. Happy Shopping! 

Stacey's Smiles

A Surprise Cake Delivery!

Shades of Pink {jewelled heels found here}

A new outfit post coming to the blog next week in collaboration with Victoria Emerson.

Waking up next to pink roses in the mornings. 

Getting lost in the maize maze! 

I hope September has been off to a wonderful start for everyone! Just a few snaps from the past couple of weeks that have put a smile on my face! Happy Weekend! 

Faking Layers

Loft Shirt, J Crew Factory Pants, Steve Madden Boots, J Crew Necklace & Tote, Gorjana Ring

 I love layering up shirts and sweaters but sometimes they just feel too bulky and when the weather starts warming up, I don't want to be bundled up too much! That's why I fell in love with this shirt from Loft, it looks like I'm layering up but it's actually a single shirt!

Mindy Mae's Market

One of my favourite things about blogging has been the chance to connect with so many new people and discovering new brands and small businesses! Mindy Mae's Market was one of my Instagram finds, I can't resist things that sparkle, I'm like a magpie I am so excited to be working as a brand representative for them and they were kind enough to send me these beautiful gems! The 'Lucy' necklace is a must have, I am going to be wearing this piece a lot! It arrived on Saturday and has been firmly placed around my neck for the past two days! This dainty heart ring hasn't left my finger either and it's great reminder when I look down to share some love!

Follow me on Instagram here to see how I style these sparkly goodies and you can save 10% off your own  Mindy Mae's Market purchase by entering the code 'spark1988' at checkout! Happy Shopping!

This Year

This year I've made just a few simple resolutions, ones that I'm pretty sure that I'll be able to keep. I want to write in my 'One Line A Day' journal that my mum gave me for Christmas every night without fail. In 5 years time I want to be able to look back and see how much my life has changed.

Spend money on the things that count. I use to hate spending money on things like train tickets because I use to think it was a waste, but now I would rather spend the money I work hard to earn on the things that make me smile rather than physical things. Train tickets to visit friends or just to take a day out to London are going to become more of a priority. Fresh flowers are also high up on my list this year because they always bring a smile to my face and get my day off to a good start! I'd also love to take a trip somewhere abroad again this year, maybe Prague or even New York (if I can find someone to go with me)!

Write it down and get it done. I'm always making To Do lists but there are some things that never seem to get done on them! This year I want to make sure they do get done and I don't procrastinate so much. This includes following through on all the craft projects I get supplies for and then never end up making  (for example the Christmas stocking I got fabric for but didn't gets round to making). This year when I think of something I want to do I'm going to write it done (in a cute notebook of course) and make sure I do it. That includes the photography course I never seem to have time to do.

Wear/use those 'special' things. I have a habit of keeping the pieces I love for something special to come up, but those occasions don't come around that often and I want to enjoy the things I love! So that means wearing my favourite perfume for a cozy sofa day at home, it's not wasting it if I'm enjoying it!

What has everyone else got planned for 2014??

Some Added Sparkle

You might have noticed things are looking a little bit different over here! I decided it was time my blog had a little bit of extra sparkle added to it! I can't thank Gillian from elevatormusik enough, she was such a dream to work with and listened to everything thing I wanted, she even added one of my shoe paintings into my header!! 

Blue on Blue Stripes

J Crew Bag, Jeans & Hat, Stylemint Broadway Tee, Matalan Sandals,

J Crew Factory Necklace, Michael Kors Watch

Summer is on the way out so I'm spending as much time as I can outdoors at the moment! Are these jeans just not the most perfect shade of blue ever?!

My Sanctuary

Tee, Cafe Capri & Bracelet - J Crew, Headband - Forever 21, 

Rings - Gorjana Griffin and Sarah Chloe via Bauble Bar, Nails - Essie 'Cute as a Button'

My bedroom is my happy place, I love to retreat there for some time to myself and it's where I get ready every morning. I love to read, write letters, listen to music (my current favourite is of course JT), relax and sleep in it! I've made sure to fill it with my favourite things, like flowers, candles and photos so if I've had a bad day as soon as I walk into my room it cheers me up! Where is your favourite place to retreat to?

Cards - River & Bridge
Pencils - Amanda Catherine Designs
Fragrance - Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey

Life Lately

A new eye cream to try from Benefit.

My outfit for my Sister's Graduation ~ Dress J Crew, Necklace J Crew Factory

Cozy Toes! 

A print my Mum made for her Bathroom. 

Wrapping gifts is always a fun occasion. 

Packing jewels for last weekend! 

Happy Monday everyone! Sorry I was absent with my smiles on Friday, I was busy celebrating my sister's graduation! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend as much as I did!

New Sparkle

Gorjana Griffin Lena Shimmer Ring & Maya Brenner Mini Letter Necklace 

Just sharing some more peony love.

You all know I love Bauble Bar I have raved about my love for it many times before! One thing I love about Bauble Bar that I haven't mentioned before is they also stock pieces from featured designers such as Gorjana Griffin, Maya Brenner and Sarah Chloe!

I recently picked up two beautiful pieces, one from Gorjana Griffin and one from Maya Brenner. I had fallen in love with Maya Brenner pieces before so I was so excited to be able to use some of vault points* towards my purchase! I picked up the asymmetrical mini letter necklace in gold with in 'S' of course. It is so dainty in person and such a beautiful piece to wear on it's own or layer with other necklaces.

The ring is the Lena Shimmer Ring from Gorjana Griffin and boy does in sparkle! I haven't taken it off and I love stacking it with my other thin gold rings.

If you're not already a member of Bauble Bar you can sign up here and get $10 off your first purchase. If you are already a member start shopping here now!


*Vaults Points are another Bauble Bar perk. Earn 1 point for each $1 spent and use them towards another purchase!