Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Winter is my ultimate favourite time of year as it’s when we can get out all of our gorgeous winter coats and boots and go for rustic walks in the country. If you ladies are anything like me you love the winter country look. Gorgeous knitted cardigans and shiny calf length boots with a perfectly styled scarf and hat combination.

I have chosen to piece together this mood board as it has a selection of all of my favourite things. I especially love these fantastic boots from house of Fraser; they are very stylish and can be worn with almost anything. I would never usually say teaming black and brown is ok, however with this fantastic shade of brown it would work with a pair of black jeans.

I know sometimes it’s hard to find your perfect winter look; do we go for ankle boots and short jackets, or riding boots and sophisticated coats? Due to the typical English weather and being a born and bred northern girl I have opt for the riding boots and the gorgeous long coat. I think this look generates a classy feel and whether you have chosen to wander the streets of Soho on an afternoon, or spend your Saturday walking through a park this outfit choice is charming.

I believe modesty is key, however covering up doesn’t need to mean looking unfashionable. I have never really liked bright colours when it comes to choosing my clothes, as I prefer to opt for subtle tones such as brown, coffee, cream and black. However if you do like a splash of colour add a pair of purple or red skinny jeans into an outfit, they will look fantastic with a pair of black riding boots and keep you looking current and fresh. If you are like many of the population and choose to stay away from skinny jeans, I believe knee length skirts, a pair of fashion tights and a pair of boots looks perfect for this time of year.

This is the season to show everyone how fashionable we can be, so invest in a gorgeous winter coat, a new hat and scarf and a pair of statement boots!

 ::This post was written by: Alice Lawson for Bramblewood Fashion::

Shealynns Faerie Shoppe {Review + Giveaway}

I'm excited to be sharing with y'all today, Shealynn and her online jewelry shop. Which by the way, is wonderful! She sent me one of her new jewelry sets and I've been wearing the earrings non-stop this whole week. Just saying. Her packaging is cute, the workmanship on her jewelry is great {in fact, my mom wants a pair of her hoop earrings}!   

::About Shaylynn {the girl behind the shop}::

My name is Shaylynn, which means "fairy of the palace" or "fairy of the pond," according to an old etymology book on our bookshelves (none of which hold any books that I have not read already). It's a particularly fitting name for me, since fairytales inspire my imagination so much! (My parents had no idea; they just mashed up two names that they liked and, being engineers, never expected their daughter to spend her time doodling fairyland in dozens of sketchbooks). I'm a teenage artist and jewelry designer. My favorite authors are Tolkien, Chesterton, Lewis, and Rowling. I can't stand coffee, I can ride the unicycle but can not juggle, and I'm a proud member of a large, completely crazy family. You can follow some of my creative ramblings, tutorials, and artwork over at my blog: www.shealynns-faerie-shoppe.blogspot.com.

I also wanted to take this moment to say thank you to Ashley for running Bramblewood Fashion. Like you, I read her posts the moment the appear in my feed, and I love her sense of style, her faithfulness, and her joy! Leave her some extra love in the comment box. :)

::About her Shop::

Shaylynn sells her unique jewelry on her online store, Shealynn's Faerie Shoppe. There is a little bit of everything: fantasy-inspired necklaces, chainmaille bracelets, religious keychains, classy hair jewels, and much, much more! The guitar string jewelry is her newest line and features everything from stacking rings to long necklaces. Custom orders are welcomed. You can follow Shealynn's Faerie Shoppe on facebook to receive updates on new designs!

~ Giveaway ~

This jewelry set is handmade from used guitar strings and one old violin string-- the bangle, earrings, and ring have all have a history of beautiful music! Each piece is handmade and accented with pale pink wire, and the bangle is decorated with pink pearls.

Shaylynn can switch the earrings with matching earrings that clip on comfortably if the giveaway winner does not have piercings.

To enter the giveaway, fill out the Rafflecaptor below.

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The giveaway is open worldwide. The giveaway ends on November 26th @ 11:59PM. Also, Shealynn has a coupon code for free flat rate shipping to US until Christmas (1 per person, excludes circlets which require large boxes). Coupon Code: BRAMBLEWOOD2012FREESHIP

Video Updates {ipsy + Book Sale Haul}

I recently tried out a new beauty subscription site called, ipsy and I'm in love. It is only $10 a month and it comes in a different cosmetics bag every month. Plus, each month they have a new theme for their bags. And if I remember correctly, they ship to Canada & USA. Anyhow, the November bag was filled with a bunch of amazing products that I will use right away.

Update from the unboxing video: I love the lip gloss {the color is amazing!!}. I tried the eye liner out and it works really well {it is my first non-marker eyeliner that I ever tried out}. Of course, I love the mascara by Benefit {looks very natural, which I love!}. Oh yes, I'm no longer freaked out by the nail polish. It looks gorgeous over other nail colors {reds, dark purples, etc...}!

Last Friday we went to a library half-price book sale where I found a bunch of amazing things {Which you can see, in the video below}!

So, how do y'all like watching these videos? Should I share more of them on my blog? As I don't always share the videos I upload to my YouTube on BF. Also, let me know if you have any video ideas for me to film.

What Inspires Me (Fashion Wise) - An Education {2009}

I decided to do a twist on my own Who Inspires Me (Fashion Wise) post series, and switch the who to what for a change. This will give me many options in the future for the series. *smile* Anyhow, today's inspiration comes from Carey Mulligan in the film, An Education {2009}. Which by the way, I have never seen the film. I've only seen screen-caps online & listened to the soundtrack.

Love this look for a formal event! One of these days I would like to make myself a 1960s brocade dress.

Love her simple LBD contrasted with the white coat. Too cute!

I've always loved school uniforms, and this one is no exception. Plus, this is a look that is easy to recreate.

Can I just say, I have a weakness for 50s/and early 60s formal dresses. They usually have such interesting details. 

The perfect summer day dress! I want a nice floral summer dress one of these days. Of course, I would want mine to have a full skirt {they just look better on me}.

Which one of these is your favorite?

Better Dresses Vintage Review - 1960s Floral Day Dress

Alright, I'm in love with this 50s/early 60s day dress from Better Dresses Vintage. It is so beautiful, and I always feel right in late 50s/early 60s clothing - I don't know what it is, but it is definitely my era. I paired the dress with some vintage gloves and coat, some vintage inspired earrings from Claire's, pearl bracelet and seamed tights from Forever 21, heels from Famous Footwear, and my Steve Madden handbag from Little Black Bag.

About the dress, it was sent to me to borrow & review from Better Dresses Vintage. The shipping was fast, the packaging was well done & thoughtful. I did take pictures of my unpacking the dress but we can't locate the pictures anywhere right now. They just plain disappeared. But believe me, it was like opening a present from a good friend when I opened the package up. 

The dress is cuter in person then how it appears on the website. I fell head-over-heels for the dress once I slipped it on. I felt so 60s, and you know what? The dress sorta reminds of one that Carey Mulligan wears in the film, An Education (2009) {which I haven't seen. Only tons of screen-caps and I have listened to the soundtrack.} Let me find a picture for y'all! 

    

See, doesn't the dress remind you of hers? Of course, the skirt on the one I'm wearing is full, and the floral pattern is not the same, nor is the neckline. But, both dresses have the same feel & color scheme. Btw, isn't Carey Mulligan just the cutest thing ever!? Love her.

Anyhow, you can buy this dress if you want it, right here. I would buy it in a heartbeat if I had the extra money, and if it wasn't near Christmas right now. But hey! That means one of you can own this adorable dress, instead of me, unless it is still around after Christmas and I can buy it then. *wink*

Sunday Style | Equestrian Style

What I'm Wearing: Lace Top c/o OASAP // Cream Tee Hand-me-down from Gaby // Blazer H&M // Necklace Forever 21 // Skirt my mom's old skirt {she made it} // Boots Bass Shoe Outlet {borrowing from Hanne-col} // Hoop Earrings c/o Shealynns Faerie Shoppe

Alright, so today's outfit is in various shades of tans, creams, and browns. Different from my normal outfit combinations with pops of color & prints. It is nice once in a while to wear a more neutral outfit, besides, this outfit has a very equestrian feel to it. And you know what? I kinda love it. *smile*

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