Corrina Christina Chic: July 2013

Wednesday 31 July 2013

How to make Kimonos Rock...........

I'm obsessed with kimonos at the moment.These are all available to buy on ASOS and ASOS MARKETPLACE. I'm giving my tips on how to wear them below. So MANY ways to wear them.......

TIP: Wear over disco pants with heals and a sparkly top to go dancing. Add some more sparkle with a glitter/sequence top underneath and unique headpiece jewellery.

TIP: Wear over denim shorts and throw on gladiator sandals if warm or leather ankle boots if we have the rain to deal with. I just oooooooooooolove this western style kimono :-)

TIP: Make the kimono even more boho by adding a hat. Feodora is my fav.
TIP: Wear your kimono over skinny jeans and a rock tee. Add some funky jewellery like a spiked necklace.(necklace below is in Next at the mo)

Tuesday 30 July 2013

What I wear and the bargains I find......

I'm trying to wear as many dresses as I possibly can before this glorious weather leaves us :-) This was today's outfit.

I love adding a pop of bright colour to more earthy colours and I especially love turquoise and brown together. They just compliment each other so well. I got this ring at a lovely market stall in Barcelona for a fiver!! But you don't have to go to lovely Barcelona to get this style of ring. I've seen them in lots of highstreet shops and boutiques.

Dress is a shirt waist dress(only buttons to the waist) and it's from the 70's and currently on sale on my online shop.

My fishy necklace is from the Topshop sales and you can always rely on them for quirky accessories . I mostly get my jewellery in Topshop during their sales and I have so many unique pieces, some I would of paid as little as 50 cent!.

My belt is actually from a dress I bought in Penneys and I have about 20 of them! I just throw them on with various dresses. Bag I featured before and is still up for grabs on my shop. The Antler skull rings are also for sale on my shop currently at €6 but I'm offering a reduced price of €4.50 if you mention this blog post when purchasing. Nail varnish is high jelly shine from Barry M and I looooove it.

Flip flops were featured in my last outfit but I didn't show a close up. Again, they are from Penneys and cost just €3!

Saturday 27 July 2013

WHAT I WEAR AND THE BARGAINS I FIND

This dress is another Forever 21 find, and a total bargain at only €19.99. This again is perfect for pears as it draws attention to the slim waist and skims over those thighs and bum. Dip hem is great for not just pears but anyone who is conscious of their bum .

The necklace is vintage from the 70's and I bought it at a market in Barcelona, a bargain at just €3!! I love the way it adds a pop of bright white.

This bag is on sale on my online shop and it's really lovely soft leather.Perfect for bringing to festivals or on holidays as it's cross body :-)

These skinny jeans are from Pull and Bear and were on sale at €12.99. I rolled them up to make them 3/4 length. Sandals are from Penneys and are currently priced at €3. Took me a couple of wears before they stopped cutting between my two toes(I have very sensitive feet!) but now they are really comfy and for €3 , where could you go wrong!!

Friday 26 July 2013

WHAT I WEAR AND THE BARGAINS I FIND

Thought it about time for another post on what I wear ! Today was NOT a scorcher by all means at 22 degrees (last year this would of been a scorcher!) but it was just warm enough for an outfit like this. The necklace is from a gorgeous little boutique in Carlingford called Memories.It adds a touch of boho to any dress.

Dress is from Forever 21 and a right bargain at only €24. It is the just D perfect dress for pear shaped women as it draws attention the slimmest part of the pear shape which is the waist, and then it skims over those hips. I threw it on over a pair of black leggings. I love this relaxed comfy style.

Bag is actually genuine leather and it's GOLD!!! It's vintage from the 80's and it's on sale on my online shop www.corrinachristinachic.com and www.facebook.com/corrinachristinavintage.

Gladiator sandals are a fav of mine and I got these ones in Accessorize, one of the best buys I've ever got as they are perfect to throw on under maxi dresses and they are so comfy.

Feel free to leave comments below and I will be happy to answer any questions xxxxxxxxx

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Shine bright in White.....

It's good enough for the rich and famous, the tanned or the pale , so really we should all embrace this trend wholeheartedly. See some tips for wearing it below.

You don't need to be the colour of mahogany. Try it with pale skin and really bright tomato red lips. Alexa rocks this sixties style mini and Laura follows suit looking stunning.

I'm a big fan of vintage leather boots with girly dresses. It adds a bit of an edge to your look. Eva you beauty!!!

Rihanna shines bright like a diamond in this white two piece. I love the tan and gold accessories with nude lips.

Tuesday 2 July 2013

Wedding dresses under €200 SAY WHAAAA????!!!!!

For a long while now I've wondered why so many people feel the need to spend a FORTUNE on their wedding day. I realise it's down to your individual preference but for me, I couldn't do it. I hear the average price spent on a dress in €2000 (I believe it's much higher than this) but If I ever do say I do, I'd prefer to wear a fab dress under €200 and spend the rest on a trip to travel lands afar. That being said, I just want to prove that you can indeed get amazing dresses for under €200 . I've listed lots below including links! Some of them are just too pretty and some are as low as €35 folks!

https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/dresses/stunning-beaded-one-shoulder-tulle-prom-evening-dress/915566