Long Time No Speak

I have been utterly awful with keeping up to date with my blog. I'm in my third month of my job now, coming up to fourth, and I still love it. Had so many opportunities so far and have loads and loads planned.
I have Britains and Ireland's Next Top Model live on Friday which I'm SO excited about, haven't been to London in so long.

The main perk of the job is the fabulous pay packet, I've been spending money like it's going out of fashion, stocking up my saved list on ASOS daily...oops.

left to right: Henry Holland Floral Print Tunic Dress, New Look Red Marl Knitted Cardigan, Harajuku Lovers Baby Perfume, YSL Arty Style Ring, Disney Couture Fantasy Necklace, Vero Moda Polka Dress, ASOS Leopard Cardigan, River Island Tan Loafers, New Look Pink Satchel, ASOS Colour Block Satchel, H&M Pink Ring, Room31 Sequin Gold Cardigan.

Other than buying clothes I have actually been doing some work. My job is pretty much split into two sectors (Sec-TORS, Keith Lemon stylee). I work for a fashion site Room31 and discount sportswear site Labelsneak.  Room31 sells clothes that are right up my street, and I get to have a say in what we buy. It's just great! The cardigan above is lovely and perfect for dressing up for the pub. It's not on the site as we've sold out already but have a look!

I mainly do outdoor shoots, dabble a bit with studio but I'm mainly working for Labelsneak when we have models in. Here's some photography I've been doing...

Yumi Fox Blouse, Room31 (I've bought this! I get so many compliments!)

All modelled by my gorgeous friend Martha.

Had an amazing weekend at Alton Towers - I urge you to go to the Halloween Scarefest. Terror in the Towers was absolutely terrifying. Walking around a maze full of actors dressed in scary costumes jumping out at you and whispering in you ear, never been so scared in my life but brilliant fun! I cannot wait to dress as Wednesday Addams next Saturday for our Halloween night out!

If you have time, check out room31.co.uk! Plus it'd be amazing if you could like us on facebook!  Promise I'll be updating more in the near future! x

Lucky Charms

me at work on monday...definitely one of those 'throw anything on in sight' mornings

I've had such a lucky few weeks, everything is finally going my way. In the space of a week I  started my new job, negotiated two weddings and sold this print (to a man in Belgium!!). I'm so pleased, but I don't seem to have any time for myself lately! My hair is looking grim, I've neglected painting my nails and I'm finding myself finishing off my make up in the car to work....not good. I'm always so tired too so I fear I'm sporting some gross bags under my eyes. However I still love my job, I've been working on some moodboards, researching S/S 2012 and trends for A/W 2011. Despite having an A level in it, graphic design really isn't my thing so I just threw these together to put on my boss's desk on her arrival back in the UK...

I really enjoyed doing them, not bad for a few hours work!

As we all know Models Own had their 50% off sale at 50,000 likes this week. I always get far too excited on their site because their nail varnishes are just fabulous. Ended up limiting myself this time, as I want money to spend on clothes rather than buying loads of make up! (Elf haul earlier this month oops!)

My buys: WAH black nail art pen, Blooboo, Utopia, Peach Sherbet, Top Turquoise and Pastel Pink and Hot Pink Lipstick.

However my luck didn't come into play on Monday night. The weekly pub quiz was a bit of a disappointment. Our pub has an "accumulator" raffle round and our raffle ticket was drawn out to be in with a chance to win £1800; however we didn't know the answer (question: which Clannad song featured in the film The Last of the Mohicans...) so we didn't win. Absolutely gutted but sick to my stomach that my friend and quiz regular knew the answer but she couldn't make it as she was back in Bournemouth for uni. I don't think I'll ever get over this!! The £50 cheque last night for a wedding i'm doing in october softened the blows I suppose...

My half sister is coming round for tea tonight so I can't fester on the internet tonight unfortunately, hopefully tomorrow night will be a much needed bed/junk food/pyjamas situation. CANNOT WAIT!
Also, three day weekend...need I say more!

x

Room 31

Three days into my first week as a worker and I am loving it. It is so up my street; I get edit photos, create listings for sites, plan shoots, sort out clothing for shoots and so many other things. Its so varied and I constantly have things to do. I'm so happy at the moment. This was just what I needed. I also work with a lovely girl; we get along like a house on fire and listen to french radio and take the mick out of Brian McFadden's video (oh my god, worst video EVER.)

all pictures taken with my iphone

What I wore today...

lighting was awful

Long Bow Top - H&M

Shrug - Internacionale

Loafers - River Island

Leggings - H&M

Necklace  Forever 21

Feather Earrings - Topshop

Bag - River Island

my old faithful bag, love it!

I love being able to wear my own clothes to work. I work in a cute little loft room at the moment so I can wear what I want. I've just been wearing casual with lots of accessories, me down to a T!

Aside from working I haven't been doing much else at all. Caught up on The Glee Project (final next week!!), ate a lot and actually have been able to sleep normal hours (I've been suffering from horrible insomnia). Tonight I plan to browse ASOS for an outfit for Saturday - it's one of my good friends homecoming, not seen him for over 18 months as he's relocated to Australia! Should be really good.

Hollie x