Forevermissvanity - A UK Lifestyle Blogger : Michael Kors

A Little bit of Luxury

We all have one of those days where we feel like we deserve a 'treat'. Admittedly, that day comes far too often for me. Every single day I will pick something up and say to my partner: "Oh look honey, I treated myself." It has become somewhat of a joke between us both now, he looks at me with those disapproving eyes and then suddenly burst out laughing, he knows I have very little control when it comes to shopping.

Although I do shop a lot, I'm very careful with my money. I have never been in debt and have always repaid my credit cards. I admit that I have probably had life a little bit easy as I have always managed to find odd little jobs to fund my lifestyle and I have never been out of pocket. I'm self reliant and do not borrow money from my parents. When I treat myself to something as a big as this Michael Kors bag, I know that I have earned it through hard work and I never underestimate its personal value.

Early this week I received my first official work pay cheque and headed straight to Harvey Nichols. It has been awhile since I have had such a considerable amount in my bank account that hasn't belong to the student loans company. I have been lusting over this tricolour Michael Kors handbag for the last few months and knew that this handbag and I were destined to be together. At £315 this little bag doesn't come cheap, but words cannot describe the immaculate handbag lining, the soft leather finishings and that sturdy, quality feel. It may be a fair amount of money, but you can tell this handbag is made to last.

My second little weekly 'treat' was this green clover Pandora charm. Two Christmases ago my partner bought me the most beautiful Pandora bracelet with many different charms all representing my personality - this was one of them. Unfortunately a year later it was stolen whilst I was visiting London. I bought a new bracelet last year and have spent the last few months trying to rebuild it. I repurchased this little clover last week as I've started having a lot of good luck recently and the green clover reminds me of my partner who is Irish.

Finally, I received this luxurious scarf in the post the other day from Diffusion (link*). I have always loved scarves and they remind me of my auntie who always used to wear them. The horse pattern on this scarf is like a piece of artwork - every section of it tells a story. I love to wear this scarf with a vintage style dress or sometimes I wrap it around the stop of my handbag to add a little bit more style. The scarf is highly versatile and really grabs attention, it's probably one of the most beautiful scarves I have ever seen.

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Before leaping into my exciting news about my new Michael Kors purchase, I must apologise for the lack of blog posts during the last few weeks. Just over a week ago, I was hit by the devastating news that a close family member was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The word cancer is often a difficult diagnosis to digest and as she was previously a healthy, happy go lucky woman it came as such a shock to members of our family. What came as an even bigger shock was that she sadly passed away only a week after finding out. Our family has been rocked by this tragic news and my thoughts and prayers are currently with my cousins, whom I love so much and cannot imagine what they are currently going through. My auntie was the reason behind my love for writing, as when I was a child she would babysit me and ask me to write her stories. She fuelled my imagination and kept my creativity alive. If it wasn't for her, my grandma and my parents keeping me passionate about writing, I very much doubt I would be as successful as I am today - on the final journey of my university degree, writing a blog I love more than life itself and being able to take my passion and make it into my future career. All this news came two days before my 23rd birthday and just under a year since I lost my other auntie. I also received the terrible news that I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a chronic, degenerative condition that has affected my hands, wrists, feet and knees. I doubt I could have had a harder week if I tried...oh wait, my dissertation is due this week too. Luckily I have been able to get an extension on my university and this weekend I was able to attempt to let my hair down and celebrate my birthday, after all both my aunties wouldn't have wanted to see me upset on my special day of the year.

If there is one thing that recent events have taught me, it is that life is too short. Hence, the reason why I grabbed my purse on my birthday and blew £230 on the beautiful MK5896 Michael Kors watch from their latest collection. Honestly, I am not that materialistic, I don't always resolve my problems whilst doing elaborate shopping. I have wanted a Michael Kors watch for the last two years. Nearly every day I would visit my local House of Fraser trying them on and trying to figure out what to buy. I'm not that wealthy, so £230 on a watch is a big deal for me. I don't have that money lying around to be spent. This weekend I eventually came to the conclusion that if I have wanted something for nearly two years, it is clearly a worthy investment and something that I will not regret.

The Michael Kors watch I eventually opted for is the MK5896 one of the latest additions to the Michael Kors range. The watch features a pastel pink, blush coloured accentuate bracelet and a rose gold stainless steel finish, which is a perfect accessory for incorporating this seasons pastel pink trends. I love this watch as the pink, rose gold tones match my skin complexion perfectly and although the watch is weighty, it isn't too heavy on my wrist. The watch has a high quality finish and glistens every time I wear it, so far I have a fair few compliments and I haven't stopped wearing it since Saturday. Do I have any regrets buying this? Absolutely not. The MK5896 is a timeless, feminine piece and as long nothing happens to it, I can see myself wearing this for a very long time.

Do you own a Michael Kors watch?

Perfumes to me are like drugs to a heroin addict. As much as I try to stop collecting them, I just end up with more. Every Time a new perfume is released I get majorly excited and end up rushing to the store and the majority of the time I end up buying it. I really cannot pinpoint where or how my how obsession began or even why. I just love playing around with perfumes and smelling pretty. Today I thought I would introduce you to my three latest perfumes, Marni Rose, DKNY Be Delicious and Michael Kors Sexy Amber.

The first on my welcome list is the Marni, Marni Rose perfume. Marni rose is from the Italian fashion house Marni and floral, fruity, musky, rose and warm spicy notes. Having read the description online, this probably wouldn't be the type of perfume I would have personally picked, but now having worn the fragrance it is probably one of the most beautiful perfumes I own. The scent and the bottle evoke a vintage vibe, the bottle has the most divine little polka dots and the scent has a light powdery air to it. It reminds me of the perfumes my grandma used to own, but not in a bad way. The Marni Rose feels like it has taken it's inspiration from vintage perfumes, but spiced it up. It's refreshing, vibrant and a joy to wear.

I've wanted a DKNY fragrance for quite some time now, but it has always been relatively low on my wishlist compared to the likes of Jimmy Choo and Chloe. Recently I got my hands on the DKNY Be Delicious Fragrance with Benefits* and I'm now wondering why on earth I didn't try this sooner. The scent is fresh apple and unlike most perfumes, the Fragrance with Benefits promotes radiant and soft skin via the moisturising abilities in this product. The DKNY Be Delicious is a classic fragrance that many of us have grown to love over the years and to be honest, the scent isn't really me, but it's wonderful to use when I need a pick me up or need to feel refreshed.

The final newbie in my fragrance collection is the Michael Kors Sexy Amber. A few weeks back I did a review on the Michael Kors Jasmine and expressed my disappointment that I didn't think the product lasted long enough and it was rather weak. It's sister product Sexy Amber is a polar opposite. I think this may be due to the stronger notes of Amber and Sandalwood within this perfume. I find that this lasts longer than the Jasmine and also smells so much better. It may be down to personal preference, but this definitely is the product for me.

What is your favourite fragrance?

In recent months I've waxed lyrical about how much I love various perfumes and my collection and whilst scrolling few my posts last night, it came as a surprise that I haven't actually done a complete perfume collection post yet. Perfume is probably the one thing that I couldn't live without. You can take away all my chocolate, even take away my beautiful nail polishes, but come anywhere near my perfume collection and I'll turn savage. I don't know what it is, but they're like my babies. I love seeing all the beautiful bottles lined up on my dressing table and having a morning sniff around the various scents trying to decipher which one fits my mood. This isn't my entire perfume collection, but it's a sample of the best I currently have on my dressing table.

The first bottle in my collection is the Elie Saab - I've actually got two bottles of this and a travel sized bottle since my beautiful fiance bought me some when he saw it running out. He says he loves the scent and it very much reminds him of me. The Elie Saab has top notes of Orange Blossom, middle notes of jasmine, all combined with flowery base notes. This is probably one of my more sophisticated scents and I love how long it lasts.

The second bottle is the beautiful new fragrance from Michael Kors, The Michael Kors Jasmine. The MK Jasmine combines scents of Jasmine, Cassis and Sandalwood to give an alluring flowery, yet earthy fragrance. As much as I love how this perfume smells and I wear it everyday, I am slightly disappointed that it doesn't last as much as my other fragrances. However, I'm a massive fan of anything Michael Kors so I can easily see myself investing in this again.

La Petite Robe Nore by Givenchy is my latest perfume, bought in the boxing day sales at Boots. It has a more musky aroma than than I'm used to and is very different from the usual floral scents I buy. I love the deep aroma of the black cherry top notes and I find this probably one of my more seductive fragrances. The bottle is really pretty and perfect for any fashionista that would like to combine her love of clothing and perfume.

Next on this list is the Escada Cherry in the Air fragrance. As the name suggests, the fragrance is quite a sweet cherry smell and if you love your girl next door, sweet scented perfumes this would suit you nicely. This perfume stays on rather well, but I find the bottle lacks any personality. The bow that came on the side when I bought it was a nice touch though.

Versace Bright Crystal is the perfume that I bought before Christmas and still haven't really used yet. I bought it mainly because I fell in love with the packaging and didn't even get to sniff the perfume beforehand. When I opened it, I was lucky and taken by surprise of how much I actually like this perfume. It's floral, fruity and a little bit musky, a perfect combination of all the scents I like.

Next on the list is the Jimmy Choo Exotic. For the last few years I've had an obsession with Jimmy Choo and it's since become my signature perfume. It's the fragrance that most my friends recognise, that's symbolic of mine and my partners relationship and the fragrance I trust. The Jimmy Choo Exotic is a little bit sweeter than the original Jimmy Choo, comes in a much more vibrant bottle and it's incredibly fruity. I love the vibrancy of this bottle and the fact that I always get compliments whilst wearing it.

The seventh bottle of my list is the Diesel Lover dose. I love this bottle and it's easy to carry around on a daily basis. The scent is rather oriental with Vanilla, Amber and wood notes. It's alleged that Diesel Lover dose contains molecules that stimulate the part of your brain that is responsible for attraction. I'm not entirely sure it works, but for all those single ladies, it's worth a shot?

My So Hooked on Carmella Eau De Toilette is a fragrance I bought years ago and I still love dearly. Unfortunately it's getting rather empty now and it will need repurchasing. If you love sweets and have a sweet tooth, this fragrance is perfect. It smells like you've just walked into a candy shop and really grabs the attention of the boys.

The original Jimmy Choo Eau de Perfume is probably one of my favourite perfumes and I've gone through several bottles of it. It reminds me of my friends wedding, meeting my now fiance and the start of university, which is many pivotal changes in my life. I actually think this will end up being my wedding perfume as it's such highly significant in my life. I remember rushing to Boots the day it came out and I've never looked back. The original Jimmy Choo is widely describe as "feminine yet empowering" and has fruity notes as well tiger orchid, sweet toffee caramel and Indonesian Patchouli.

Sorry about the blurriness of this photo, I don't know what went wrong

The final perfume is one of my only celebrity based perfumes, Nude by Rihanna*. I'm not overly blown away by the packaging, but I do love the scent. It has a fruity, oriental fragrance like most of the perfumes I go for and has notes of Guava Nectar, Mandarin, Pear, Sandalwood, musk and Vanilla Orchid. I'm not usually one for celebrity perfumes, in fact this was gifted to me last year by a lovely PR company. I'm so thankful that they gave this to me as it's really opened my eyes to such a beautiful, unique scent.

So, what is your favourite perfume?

Last night I was sat in bed thinking about my recent spending habits and dwelling over Christmas shopping. So far I've bought many 'Christmas Treats' for myself and barely spend a penny on other people - apart from my fiance. Every time I go to town, it's one present for them and about three for myself. I can't help it, the shopaholic kicks in and for some reason I become impulsive. It doesn't help that there's so many fabulous bargains around at the moment and when Black Friday suddenly appeared, I couldn't neglect the amazing GHD offer that Feel Unique had going. My friends and family always look at how much I spend and think how on earth does she do it? Well, I don't go drinking like many people my age and I have three part-time jobs on the go. I'm not incredibly irresponsible with my money. I have savings, I've started a pension, so why not? My reasoning behind my latest impulse shopping is that i'm moving house in January and I know I'll have to curb my spending. I'm stocking up on all the things I want before I start to limit myself. My fiance just laughs at me and says: "It's your money" and he's right...but maybe sometimes I do need a stern talking to.

My latest shopping splurges have been everything from hair extensions, makeup, GHDS and a wonderful fur jacket from Miss Selfridge. Yesterday I fell in love with some checkered trousers from River Island and within moments they had made their way into my handbag. I left the store thinking I've been naughty again, yet embracing my cheshire cat grin. I've come to the conclusion that Confessions of a Shopaholic is my autobiography, minus the debt and the glamorous job - hopefully the job aspect of that film will come in the future.

So the first item I treated myself to was this beautiful half wig from Ebay. Ebay has some fantastic hair extension and wig sellers and I've book marked so many of them. I have lots of half wigs from Ombre to curly hair and this time I wanted something long and thick to cover up my thinning hair. This synthetic half wig cost me £18.95 which is cheaper than a haircut and really transforms my hair. I really believe that 'once you go half wig, you never go back'. They're addictive, they look fantastic and so much more comfortable than clip in hair extensions.

My next purchase was a Black Friday bargain from Feel Unique. I grabbed these GHD straighteners for £79 instead of £135. This was fantastic timing as my 6 year old pair of GHDs were finally succumbing to old age and wasn't heating up anymore. I'm a firm believer of GHDs and I swear by the fact that they are less damaging to your hair than most hair straighteners on the market and having had my old pair for over 6 years, I know that they have a long life span.

For a long time now I've been searching for the perfect fur coat and I finally found it in Miss Selfridge last Saturday. This coat is incredibly soft, comfortable and it doesn't make me look hefty like a lot of the fur coats out there. I got this coat whilst it had a 10% discount and it only cost me £80. I will be selling my other little fur coat as I don't like it as much as I love this. I can't stop wearing it in this cold weather.

Shortly after buying the fur coat I saw this bag on offer at River Island for £30 down from £45 and I knew I had to get it to match my fur coat. I love how much space this bag has and it's perfect for carrying around my Macbook or doing heavy Christmas shopping.

Finally I've been wanting this Michael Kors perfume for such a long time and thanks to Black Friday at Debenhams, I managed to get hold of it with a little bit of a discount. This will definitely be the fragrance I will wear over the Christmas period.

What have you been buying lately?

It's strange to think that Christmas is only 14 days away now, when it seems like it has only been five minutes since it last ended. This year I don't really have much I want on my Christmas list as I'm moving house in January and me and my partner have both asked for help buying furniture more than anything. However, there's still quite a few things that I can dream about having and that I hope will work their way under my tree.

The first item I would really like is the Chronograph Parker Rose Gold Michael Kors watch. I've wanted this watch for years and although I know I won't get this for Christmas, it very much stays on top of my list of things to buy in the New Year. The British Watch Company* website has some fantastic deals on various designer watches at the moment and I'm been stalking the site like a hawk to make sure they still have one of these watches in stock - I think it's time to get saving. The British Watch Company has almost 80 different watch brands and also stocks a variety of jewellery and accessories. Not only that, the BWC also has free shipping, making it the perfect place to grab yourself a Christmas treat.

The second item on my wishlist is Chrysler necklace by my favourite online jewellery company Bijoux Bazaar. I don't think I can go a month without mentioning their products as I'm a diehard fan. I just love the quality for the price and I really think they are bang on trend and look beautiful. If you haven't entered my Bijoux Bazaar competition yet, make sure you check it out and you could be in with the chance to win my favourite Brent Bug earrings.

My next item is a little bit controversial, but nevertheless it's something I've always wanted. For my new house I would really like a fake sheepskin rug to go in front of the fireplace. My parents have had one since I was little and I always remember falling asleep on there as a child and also it's my dogs favourite snuggle place. I think they give the illusion of a warm, cozy household and when you're moving house you need those personal touches to make it feel like your own.

Since I'm a shopaholic, anyone buying me Christmas presents can't go wrong with gift vouchers. This year my mum asked me what vouchers I would like and I've said Topshop.

Finally, you may be thinking the pole on the end is a weird thing to ask for as a Christmas present. Well, for the last eight months I've been taking pole dancing lessons and I would love nothing more than to have my own pole to practice my moves at home. As Vice President of the Huddersfield University Pole Dancing Academy I think it's important that I brush up on my moves and also show the world how fun and exciting pole dancing can be.

What have you asked for this Christmas?

When it comes to the winter I never know what to wear. I'm much more of a summer girl with an incredible amount of summer dresses in my wardrobe and very little jumpers. Todays inspiration is drawn from the Psyche designer website and this beautiful Armani Jeans handbag I've fallen in love with. Christmas time is my favourite time of year to invest in a designer outfit. Being a student I don't have the most amount of money, but I feel that at Christmas time I owe myself treat and I like to feel glamorous. After all the weather is horribly cold outside, the skies are gloomy and the days feel like they're going faster, I think we all deserve a pick me up. The first item on this wishlist is the Michael Kors Embellished top. The colours gold and white remind me of Christmas angels and the top looks like it would be a great piece for the wardrobe as it's multi seasonal. I can imagine wearing this through the summer to the winter period with no problems and it will still look glam whatever the seasonal trends. The Michael Kors blouse is a little bit pricey at £193 - there's no problem with dreaming. The second item is one that I could easily see myself spending money on, which is the Armani Jeans Tan Eco Leather Tassel Shopper Bag. I just love the retro design and yet again, the versatility of the product. I like clothes and accessories in my wardrobe that are interchangeable and will go with everything. It's okay to buy one off pieces every now and then, but buying items that can make not just one, but several outfits is more cost effective. The handbag is £167 which is a reasonable price for a designer handbag. The shoes I have mentioned in the top collage are from Ted Baker, possibly one of my favourite high street designers out there. For a clothing company that was predominantly male to begin with, I think they make classically beautiful womens clothes and I don't think there has been a collection I haven't fallen head over heels for in the last few years. Finally, the Multi bird pencil skirt adds a lovely finishing touch to the outfit with it's vibrant birdie print. The skirt is by designer Kate Fearnley and it's something I would be more than happy to have in my wardrobe. It costs £99

My second outfit choice is more of an evening look or a high class shopping look for when you're grabbing cocktails with the friends on a Saturday afternoon. Yet again I've teamed this outfit with the leather oversized shopper bag by Armani Jeans as I really do think it's beautiful.This dress is by one of my favourite companies French Connection - I'm in love with red leopard print at the moment and I think this dress looks subtly festive. French Connection always have an amazing collection of Christmas party dresses and this is definitely one of them. The Red Winter Simba Printed Cotton Pencil dress can be bought on the Psyche website for approximately £84. Finally, I've added a little bit more MK to my outfits by styling this dress with the Michael Kors black suede court shoes with studded detail. If only I had enough money to buy all of these.

Would you buy any of these products?

Sometimes it's rather shocking how fast time flies. One minute it's the beginning of summer and you're walking down the streets in bare legs and little dresses, then before you know it you're reluctantly wrapped up in your scarf and parka jacket embracing the winter weather. It's been almost 3 months since I started my university summer break and in less than 2 weeks I'll be back in the classroom getting ready to begin my third year. I'm a mixture of fairly excited and really nervous and I know from the 30th of September I will probably be moving into the library and won't be seen until next year. I cannot believe how fast my time at university has gone. I remember two years ago next week starting university thinking that three years was going to drag, but every month that goes by, time seems to be getting quicker. I can't wait to finish university, get a job and move on to the next point of my career, but part of me will really miss it. This year I'm really making the most of my final year and participating in as much as possible so I really feel that I've lived my stint at university to the full.

As much as we might not acknowledge it, the majority of us feel more confident when we're dressed for success. This year I want to practice being the trendy journalist of the future and start dressing a little less slouchy and more career ready. The wish list above shows all the items I'd love to have in my wardrobe and makeup draw this autumn. Realistically buying every item isn't going to happen, but a girl can dream.

The first item on my wish list are these beautiful Kurt Geiger wedges. I've always been a KG girl and I'm very rarely out of my studded KG heels. I'd love another pair for my wardrobe, but something I could wear on a day to day basis. These wedges would be great for when the weather is having a good day and I'm able to have time off wearing the winter boots. It's said to snow pretty early this year so maybe that won't happen, but they would be a great investment for next summer too.

Secondly I really need to buy a case for my new phone. I've recently taken out a contract for the HTC One and I seriously don't trust myself with technology. The other year I took out a 24 month contract with my old phone and dropped it within 3 months - the screen was smashed beyond repair and I think i've finally learnt my lesson.

For the last few months I've really wanted a Michael Kors watch and hopefully i'll be able to buy the Runway watch once I've saved up in the next few months. I'm not usually a fan of watches, but Michael Kors have converted me. I love the classic style, the quality and the versatility of all their watches. I could see myself wearing this piece for years to come.

The watch and heels I've selected are in autumnal colours, therefore it would be nice to have a autumn inspired lipstick to go with them. I've been a fan of Illamasqua ever since I purchased my Eurydice a while back. The quality of their lipsticks are better than most other brands I've tried and they are really long lasting, which is great for a long day at university. I'd love to buy the Mac Groundwork paint pot to go with this lipstick as I think both the colours would look fantastic together.

Do you have any items you're lusting after at the moment?

A Little bit of Luxury

Michael Kors, I Love You: MK5896

My Latest Fragrances

Welcome to my Perfume Collection

Look What I've got: Recent Shopping Hauls

Dear Santa: My Christmas Wishlist

Christmas Inspiration: Psyche

Back to Uni Wishlist

Birthday Wishlist