that GIVEAWAY.

I promised this time ago, whups. Real life got in the way.

Woooo hoo. Get excited.

I shall probably do the toekn gratitude speech here sooo cheers everyone, it is massively appreciated. When I first started this thing I was scared at the prospect of people reading it. I never thought anyone would show an interest. Its amazing how far something like a fashion blog can reach. Big up to all again and not just to the followers, old and new but to all those shameful closet readers.

Enough of that, what's actually in it for one of you lucky 473?

Feast your eyes on this little lot.

 

Nail varnish: Blue Moon - Barry M, Purse: Vintage - Camden Market.

The Rules:

1. You must be a follower via Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin', and Facebook

2. Leave a comment on this post / Facebook Page / mention @dressingyouup in a tweet WITH your email address otherwise I cannot contact you and thus, no goodies can be sent.

3. Feel free to blog / tweet / both about this giveaway. The more the merrier.

This is open to everyone - followers far and wide. The closing date for entries is at midnight on 31st May. The winner will be picked randomly and contacted via email that evening and announced in a post the following day.

If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to hollar via

dressingupdressing@hotmail.co.uk

Facebook / Twitter

Spread the word.

Good Luck.

Helen,

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what is it about Alexa Chung?

Have a sneaky deeks inside June's VOGUE.

A light release from open exam 'stress', I was literally, genuinely buzzing when this landed on my floor circa ten minutes ago. Keen or what. But this may explain why...

Alexa Chung for British VOGUE, June 2011

A treat to the eyes. 

Bloglovin' / Facebook / Twitter

Helen, 

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big up yourself Burton.

Sarah, that is. a.k.a the creative director at Alexander McQueen. The quintessentially British fashion house excelled themselves today, not once but twice. After huge speculation surrounding the pending dress decision, preliminary rumors were confirmed; Sarah Burton was the chosen one. In a year troubled with ups and downs for the fashion house, today was a moment to triumph and celebrate what the words; Alexander McQueen stand for.

Sister Pippa Middleton followed the bride's fashionable example and opted also for McQueen.

Kate sported a second McQueen, Burton beauty for the Buckingham Palace evening 'do. Lucky gal.

All in all, a great day for British fashion. And the country of course.

Bloglovin' / Facebook / Twitter

 Helen, 

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guess who's back.

Back again, Shaydee's back, tell a friend. Yep.

Quickie to announce my official return as I've all know you've been pining for it.

And a note to say thanks a bunch for the mass representing that has gone on during my time away.

Posts a plenty coming right at cha.

Watch this space.

Bloglovin' / Facebook / Twitter

Helen,

X

going missing.

For a while.

I'm taking a break. The combo of fashion interning and 'uni work' is taking its toll so I'm listening to my mother; "if you spent as much time doing your uni work as you do on that bloody blog you'd be on a first". Not completely true but she does have a point.

When I return there will be posts a plenty, that giveaway which seems like a distant memory and maybe an extra little treat so do keep your eyes peeled.

As of two weeks today, I will be free as a bird from the clutch of exams. Gerrin'.

Why I'm telling you all this at 7am on a Saturday morning, god only knows. Have mint weekends. I'm sight-seeing London with my sister.

Must-see suggestions are muchly welcomed;

there's only so many times a girl can walk the length of Oxford St. in one week.

Keep in touch

Facebook / Bloglovin' / Twitter

Helen,

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PRESS DAY ROUND UP AW11.

Ever since I can remember, well ok for the last few weeks, at least, my social network news feeds had been inundated with #pressday trended tweets / likes / links and comments. Sitting at home, green in the face, a girl could only dream of actually being there. Thanks to an extremely last minute - I have this lovely lady to thank, fashion assistant internship, I got a glimpse into the big and scary but AMAZING world of press days.

Wang.

Philip Lim 3.1.

Opening Ceremony / Nicholas Kirkwood

Just Cavalli.

A mis.

GANT kiddies.

 It was worth trekking all over London after all.

More photos will follow over the weekend. I plan on having a post party to make up for my pro longed no show this past week. Life has been crazy. Twitter is the best place to catch me if you have any burning questions or if you just want a nose into my current day-day going ons.

Bloglovin' / Facebook / Twitter

Helen,

X

collar c/o.

It's so friggan hot, like actual get ya legs out weather. I should be in a beer garden right about now, not doing uni work and probably not this either.

This is the collar I won last week. Snapped these in my garden, ventruing into the great outdoors.

Nar my hair isn't tied up, it is actually this short.  I was sick of failing to grow it long and luscious so I finally manned up and got the chop the other day. You wouldn't be blamed for mistaking me for a 12 year old boy.

Jumper: Chairty shop, Collar: C/o Crazy Pig Ideas, Super Skinny Equestrian Trousers: Topshop, Wedged Desert Boots: Dorothy Perkins, Ring and Bag: C/o my sister.

I need some summer appropriate clothing. I am roasting.

Twitter / Bloglovin'

Helen, 

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undecided.

Meadham Kirchhoff's second, TOPSHOP collab collection hits the high-street today. I'm not sure if I'm a fan.
The boys' S/S '11, high-street offerings comprise an odd mix of metallic tinsel skirts, leopard, breton and funky dyed style-e prints with your token summer florals. Add to that novelty skeleton socks thrown in amongst it. Say what.

MK for TOPSHOP S/S '11

Maybs its a grower.

Helen,

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