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Blogger favourite bomber

Ok guys I am here for a confession.  I need to get things off my chest. Hi, my name is Alero and I am a shipping addict.  I shop for fun, I shop when I feel sad, I shop and eat when I am happy, I shop in the street, in the train and everywhere ?. That felt good, better than jellof rice and fried goat meat on Christmas Eve at 1am ?.  I am the Queen of chasing sold out items. I call customer service y'all, I call them and ask them to reserve items and can cross oceans to get my items, I don't joke pipo.  This pink silky bomber was not excempt from that hot pursuit. It is  by Mango and came out when no one else was doing silky bombers. Bloggers were slaying with it up and down and this deeply troubled me because I didn't have it and it was sold out, so naturally I was on the phone to Mango with very stern words ?. One day as if woken by the holy spirit, I went on my emails at 4.40am and saw an email from Mango that it was back in stock for like 30 minutes and sold out again. Jesus answered my prayers. Me and my jacket were finally reunited 3 days later by DHL who I will always love and respect for the work they do for society ?. See below some favourite looks from bloggers that nearly made me jump off a bridge due to a sold out bomber jacket lol. I have gone for a more edgy look to style mine, like a Riri inspired look Bomber Mango (sold out) alternatives below Dress hnm £4 (sale) Boots public desire  Boohoo ⬆ Very.co.uk ⬆ Hope you are united with your favourite items soon guys. Until next time buttercups.

Best of Boxing day sales 2016 (GO GO GO!!!!)

I can write a  whole paragraph about this post but I bet you will just skip right past it to get to the juicy bits. I will not waste your time, things are selling out fast so please get to it now FROM COAST - Wedding season starts in April so stock up on dresses. Up to 50% off. Highlight: Half price on most gorgeous dresses   FROM VERY.CO.UK Up to 50% off. Highlight: Lots of brands to choose from for half price   RIVER ISLAND. 50% off. Highlight: Many casual dresses you can buy and keep till summer where you can proudly wear them as vintage pieces lol ZARA. Sale but not much of a discount knowing the arrogance of Zara (rolls eyes). Highlight: Key pieces to add to your wardrobe. SELFRIDGES for the people who want to splurge. Up to 50% off. Highlight: Many designer sunglasses and watches on sale. Trolling thousands of items just to get the best deals for you guys ?.Until next time buttercups

DIY your own sock boots

I saw the designer sock boots first on the Kardashian's, I think they were Kanyes brand and they cost something ridiculous like $600. I was like e mi keh, I can't buy such things, God forbid bad thing ???.Lo and behold I started seeing DIY versions on instagram, that's when I realised that really and truly Warri cannot carry last. I did my research and here is what you need 1. A thick pair of sports socks from here 2. Non slip shoe pads- from here 3. A pair of pointy court shoes from your wardrobe  Step 1 Put the socks over the heels completely Step 2 Cut a hole where the heel is. Make sure the hole is very small, the sock is stretchy and will expand for the heel to come through  Step 3 When happy with the positioning of the sock, peel the back of the shoe pads and stick it on the sock under the shoe. Dass all  You have spent £5 and saved a tonne of money. Thank me later ?. see my look below. These socks all from forever 21 are and will surely be my next projects. Until another time buttercups. Dont forget to tag me on your projects. 

The good the bad and the ugly of black Friday sales

While we are still trying to get our head round the American imported concept of black Friday sales, let's not ask too many questions , a deal is a deal. Lets look at best buys of black Friday and the shops that have obviously made this a chore ?. I have trolled the Internet to find good deals. I had a plan, a plan so good even the Roman army would be jealous. my plan 1. Start with American shops , Banana Republic, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus  2. Sort sale items according to need. So I particularly needed tops and long lasting style like turtle necks and ankle boots  3. Find myself a good coat  4. Shop  Some sales were really good (70% off). Matches fashion (high end) and Pretty little thing and Newlook (high street) really impressed me, I nearly lost my damn mind looking for steals for you guys.  H&m was extremely disappointing, their website looked like a rack of old smelly summer washed out clothes *next plix*. After hours of trolling (don't thank me), I have some of my favs below. From top to bottom (click to know more) DVF trousers are just bae from matches fashion  Sara Battaglia bag, did anyone say tassels  Isabel Marant jacket yes please  Joshua Sanders Mesh bow slip on I have been eyeing this for a while now  newlook cold shoulder jump suit  newlook knot mules  Prettylittlething ankle boots  PLT jumpsuit  PLT ruffle blouse  PLT front slit velvet trousers Happy shopping and get what you need. Too much choice is not always a good thing ☺. Until next time buttercups.  ?

Pleats, Pom poms and puffs 

... like Afro puffs not "puff puff pass" you drugs addicts and sinners ?.  Who wears pom poms on pom poms, me apparently.  Anyone else? I love bloggers and fashion gurus who wear glitter and pom poms and oversized clothes. I always get my inspiration from them. if you have some time check out @caribbeancowgirl and @romeosfashionfix, they give me so much inspo and I draw courage to wear some styles because of them. check out my outfit below Pom pom sweater : Asos Pleated skirt:Asos Pom pom sandals: Betsy Johnson (TK Maxx) Bag: TK maxx Sunglasses: Tom Ford

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