October Playlist

October Playlist

The Supremes – Ain't No Mountain High Enough
The Everly Brothers – All I Have To Do Is Dream
Stromae – Alors On Danse - Radio Edit
The Supremes – Baby Love - Juke Box Single Version (Stereo)
Donna Summer – Bad Girls
Mark Ronson & The Business Intl – Bang Bang Bang
Crystal Castles – Baptism
The Emotions – Best Of My Love
The Kills – Cheap And Cheerful - Fake Blood Remix
The Supremes – Come Together
Amy Winehouse – Cupid - Deluxe Edition Version
Lionel Richie – Dancing On The Ceiling
Bobby Darin – Dream Lover
Deniece Williams – Free
Fugees – Fu-Gee-La
Bangles – Hazy Shade Of Winter
Swinging Blue Jeans – Hippy Hippy Shake - Live
Four Tops – I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
Ray Charles – I Got A Woman
Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Single Version (Mono)
deadmau5 & Kaskade – I Remember (Radio Edit)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – I Say A Little Prayer
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – I Say A Little Prayer
Marvin Gaye – Let's Get It On
Diana Ross – Love Hangover
The Miracles – Love Machine
Rosemary Clooney – Mambo Italiano
Gladys Knight & The Pips – Midnight Train To Georgia
Amy Winehouse – Monkey Man
Mary Wells – My Guy
Swedish House Mafia – One (Your Name) [feat. Pharrell] {Radio Edit}
Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart
Donna Summer – She Works Hard For The Money
Janis Joplin – Summertime - (Big Brother & The Holding Company-Janis Joplin)
Rick James – Super Freak
The Champs – Tequila
Mark Ronson & The Business Intl – The Bike Song
The Temptations – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The Temptations – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
The Box Tops – The Letter
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks Of My Tears - Album Version (Stereo)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks Of My Tears - Album Version (Stereo)
The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
Diana Ross – Upside Down
Lissie – Wedding Bells
Jimmy Ruffin – What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
Marvin Gaye – What's Going On - Single Version (Stereo)
Lissie – When I'm Alone
The Three Degrees – When Will I See You Again
The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go - Single Version (Mono)
Marvin Gaye – You Are Everything
The Supremes – You Can't Hurry Love - Single Version (Mono)

Mellie xx

Weekly Update

Good Morning!


I woke up really happy and relaxed today, I also have a day off which is a bonus and my little sister is coming over tonight and The Future Hubby is doing a gig which is sure to be good.

I also read this really funny article this morning, and its so true...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1318491/Great-wardrobe-delusion-The-12-items-clothing-women-NEVER-wear--dont-fit.html
How true is this? I have hundreds of pairs of clothes that dont fit anymore but I never get rid of them. One of my favourite bloggers got rid of all the clothes that were either too small or she doesnt wear. Lucky for me I was able to pick up a piece in her blog sale...

The funny thing about this jumper is I brought this about 5 years ago and lost it! Which I was devestated about, but now 5 years later we are having a little reunion the jumper and I.

In other news I brought this cute dress from ASOS in their sale, £65 to £20!!! Its so cute and the broderie anglaise pattern is just adorable.

I ♥ this!

Well this is all my news for now.

Mellie xx

Website of the week

I found this really cool new website called Chicisimo, basically you put up your outfits and people vote on them. Check it out, its super cute x

http://chicisimo.com/

Flower Headress

I'm having a dilemma...

What type of head dress should my beautiful sister wear for my wedding day. I need to find a good style that will fit into our Garden Party theme, also she has lovely long locks and so I will need one that looks good with her hair down.

Here are some that I have found online

My fav!

Mellie xx

I heart PARIS

My wedding is in June next year and im so excited about it. What im most excited about is the honeymoon- the Future Hubby and I dont like to follow the pack and wanted an adventure honeymoon instead of laying on a beach, so we decided to drive through Europe ending up in the place that I have wanted to go all my life...PARIS!

I literally cannot wait- so since I have 8 months to wait (eek) I thought id get in a little bit of paris style love

Here's an outline of our trip : )

Mellie xx

A Disgusting Trend

I cam into work today and read the paper online, im so so so sick of seeing the same stories regarding kids getting bullied and then either killing themseleves of dying. How in a world of 'ipads' are we still allowing this to happen to our kids?
It is totally unacceptable for our schools to be allowing this to go un-noticed. It really pisses me off when schools say that they have had their budgets cut and so they are unable to provide the kids with the support or help they need. BULLSHIT. What we have to remember is that teachers are no longer these caring influences in our lives, they are there to earn their salary and try to make it through the day with hangovers, just like the rest of us. There has to be a teacher on duty during breaks, but still these kids are being left unoticed for all sorts of bullying to happen and no -one is noticing-how?
 Not only is this a problem at school but at home, kids have facebook and the like and are getting bullied through these social networking sites! What parent wouldnt know the password to thier childs account or check their history-its not being strict its being a good parent.

Read this story and think what justice is there for such an innocence to be so unhappy...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1317834/Holly-Stuckey-dies-fathers-arms-tormented-school-bullies.html

The Next Chapter

WOW...this week has been absolutely crazy so much has happened. So last Wednesday The Future Hubby got a new job at a fantastic firm, we went out to celebrate and then as I got home I reversed into another car (The Future Hubby was not best pleased), THEN the next day I got a new job!!! YIPEE FOR MEE!. Its not that I don't love my current job I just needed somewhere to progress too and now I will have that chance. I'm super duper excited but sad to leave my extended figgers family.

I'm going to be working at a local newspaper and I'm really looking forward to it. Me and the Future Hubby have truly been blessed this last week and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed...so I went shopping (not an unusual occurrence through any type of mood).

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In my second blog I wrote that I had just brought the Asos Khaki cape coat, as much as I loved that coat it did not look good on me. My breasts are FAR to big for it and I look like a hot air balloon! However I stumbbled across this gem from Next which I love and so it has been ordered (got to wait 4 weeks tho!)

The picture is tiny sorry but next dont allow people to copy pics! bastards

 

The Future Hubby also DJ's part-time and has a gig on Friday at a local bar (exciting!) Its only a local event so I don't need to get too trussed up but I have an image of my outfit in my head and here it is....

Also my super cool little sister is coming so I need to show her up!aha

I'm going to post up my October playlist- this month Ive been regressing to 50's, 60's and 70's music, with a few current dance mixes thrown in. I love playing this list as loud as possible with incense and wine...mmmmmmm. Watch this space.......

Mellie xx

Hello Boy's!

Seeing as how I work for an online Lingerie company I thought I should put my expertise to good use and do a post about some of the amazing sets that are around at the minute. From working in underwear I know how important it is to get a good fitting bra, mine changes every 6 months or so. I don't wear matching underwear alot, although the idea is always there! I just love pretty briefs but the bras never come in my size (I'm a colossal FF/G!!!) so I wear the briefs anyway. There are so many different styles of bras and each one will give you a different support but not all styles suit everyone, personally I only suit plunge styles and as with fashion go with what suites you. I will do this in four half's DD+, A-D, Briefs and Nightwear.

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A-D

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Briefs

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Nightwear

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These are just some of my faves, I love nightwear and I always have to wear a bra so I love them too! If you need fitting advice then I'm your gal ; )

Mellie xx

All products can be found @ www.figleaves.com



Mary

One of my favourite films is The Godfather trilogy, especially the third film. Despite the many critical reviews of the third installment it is personally my fav, and the reason for this is Sofia Coppola's portrayal of Mary Corrleone. I absolutley love her dressing in this film, its very conservative 80's all velvet, bows and taffeta. I have never liked obvious beauty and people who dress in whats popular now instead of finding their own niche. In this movie I think she is just beautiful, and I love her classic beauty and style-hardly any make-up, lovely long hair, classic dresses...
I have struggled to find soem images from the movie but I have posted some of the best ones below

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Godfather clips

Marc Jacobs campaign

Other

I also love Sofia as a person, I really like intelligent girls who work hard and read books!! I cant stand it when people dont read, the films she writes and directs are visonary and she is pure genius.

Mellie xx

Long time, No money!

So its been a while since I last blogged, Ive been super busy with work etc. However never a week goes by without a little purchase! This week I had some inspiration as I was flicking through some photo's of people at Fashion Week. I dont like looking at pictures of celebs at these events I much prefer looking at pictures of other guests and drawing inspiration from them.
This week I have invested in a knit maxi- now I dont know about you but I worry about maxi dresses on me as im not a skinny mini, but I have a drawer full of shapewear so im just going to stuff myself in! I brought a few months ago some very sexy clog/shoe boots which are THE most comfortable shoes I have ever worn and im wearing them to death. I thought this maxi with some fairisle socks would look dead cute, all I need to do now is get my fringe cut so I can see!!

Ribbed Knit Maxi Dress: New Look (PID:207806521)

Fairisle Socks: New Look (PID:206825101)

Littlewoods - SOLD OUT

Mellie xx

Beirut

The future husband has introduced me to a new singer called Beirut. His songs remind my of the godfather soundtrack and the videos are really uniquly made. Here is one of our favourites...



Mellie xx

Uh oh...GOODBYE MONEY!

So....I did a bit of online shopping this afternoon (eek!). The thing is I saw some shoes and I had to get them, ASOS is a cruel woman......

(PID: YWFSH1233545)

These are the cutest shoes I have ever seen, the bow looks amazing and the velvet is perfect for a/w.

(PID: ZACAD1248500)

Love love love ribbed tights

Perfect for work and a bargin at £18

Its my day off tomorrow so Ill take some snaps.

Mellie xx

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Autumn/Winter wardrobe...

A/W is basically upon us, I know the sun is trying to make a few small previews but it isn't happening is it? So Ive already started my winter clothes collection. I absolutley love autumn and winter, I think that me and the boy are the only two people that do. My sister is a sun worshipper and she thinks we are blinking crazy for loving winter, I just love layers...and tights!!! Im slowly getting pieces to fill but im pretty skint so its going to be a sllllllooooooow process. Here are some of my fav bits I have so far...

Hooded military cape: ASOS (PID: YWCJA1162523)

I love capes this season and I really hope that they stay for next year. I orignally got this in a 14 but it was massive so ive had it replaced for a 12. The colour is GEORGOUS and the details is subtle but classic (which i love). The boy is a bit outrageous with his clothing and so he is the person I go to when i get anything for a honest opinion and he loved it so its a keeper and i cant wait for it to get a bit colder so i can wear it!

Peterpan collar jersey dress: ASOS (PID: ZWCDU1315416)

This dress I brought for myself and the colour is better in 'real life' then on the site (working for an online company i know that colours dont always match up!) Its super cute, although the waist band is quite high up and I have HUGE boobs so I have to wear a belt and pull it down a bit. Its the perfect autumn colour.

Margi Lace up shoe boot: Linzi shoes

My little sister brought me these for my birthday, at first I wasnt sure about them on my legs as they do come up quite high and im not a skinny minnie, but I had the best critic (my sister, shes mean!!!) in the world tell me that they look ok so im keeping them. They are a bit greyer than the picture but they are soo cute and at a fraction of the price that other high street store sell these boots for!

Aran knitted cardigan: Topshop (PID:23U12XCRM)

AMAZING...thats the only word for this cardi.

So these are my newest items, it was my birthday recently and so these were my presents (all the family followed a strict list which is brilliant of them!) All links can be found on the side of my page.

Mellie xx