ASOS Haul & Birthday.

Hey everyone,

So my new job is going really well, and since it's my first week my new boss very kindly gave me a long weekend off (I'll usually be off Sundays and another day mid-week).
Everyone is really nice, and helpful - especially as there is a lot to learn.
But I think I'm doing quite well.

Anyway, as I still had birthday money burning a hole in my pocket (I turned 24 last Sunday on the 12th!) I thought I'd have a cheeky little splurge on ASOS.
Who incidentally I haven't placed an order with in nearly a year - which is so crazy, I used to buy from them at least once a month!

The last thing I bought was my cotton floral backpack. This ended up not being the most sensible choice as it fell apart at Hong Kong Airport - before I'd even landed in Australia - and I had to quickly buy a more sensible Easpak one. (At least it was pink, though.)

Anyway, this is what I've treated myself to:

1: ASOS Maternity Skater Dress.

2: ASOS Skull Question Earrings.

3. ASOS CURVE Super Skinny Waist Belt (Blue).

4: ASOS CURVE Super Skinny Waist Belt (Lilac).

5. ASOS Stretch Skull Bracelet.

6: ASOS Maternity Swing Dress.

7: ASOS Skull Jewellery Multipack.

I must admit to having missed out the maternity section of ASOS until Gabi posted this amazing swing dress from the collection, which looks awesome. 

I can't believe I hadn't thought of it myself, especially as I carry most of my extra weight on my tummy and hips!

I shall report back!

So apart from working, I celebrated my aforementioned 24th birthday. 

It was a bit of a quiet celebration, as being a hungover mess does not a good impression make (anymore). 

On the Saturday night, my bestie Sam came up from London (she works on a certain reality TV show, set in a big serveilled house with a diary room) and we went for cocktails and ended up having a Nando's too.

Then on my birthday, me and my family went to our favourite curry house in South Shields where I had my favourite ultra-hot madras duck curry. 

I have such a penchant for spicy food lately - I don't know where it's appeared from!

Don't forget that I'm finally on Instagram - my username is MessyCarla! 

Muchos love,

MessyCarla

New Job!

Hey everyone,

I've been a bit quiet on here as I've been preparing for my new job! Hooray!

I had my interview last Tuesday, and they rang in the evening to tell me they'd like me to start on the 13th. Again, I say hooray!


May is going to be a funny old month methinks.

On the 12th May (this Sunday) I turn 24 and officially enter my ~mid-twenties~.
I was still a teenager when I first started putting pictures of me wearing outfits on the internet, and twenty when I started this blog - time really does fly!

Then on the 13th I begin my aforementioned new job which has the word 'Manager' in the title which is equal parts brilliant and terrifying.
It's a bit of a mash up of all the jobs I've had since I was sixteen (FYI: My first job was waitressing at what is now Garden Kitchen the same day I got my GCSE results - though it has different owners and was more of a restaurant called Cafe In The Garden) and I'm really looking forward to the challenge.

So come Monday I'll be ceremoniously hiding my septum ring, covering my tattoos and attempting to look somewhat like a grown up.

In my own time of course I will continue to dress like I'm going to an eccentric's tea party.
I still have lots of posts planned including a monthly favourites, my new AX Paris dress and a review of some awesome sunnies.

It's going to take me some time to get settled into my new routine, so be patient with me, yeah?
But I promise I'm definitely not going anywhere soon!

Here's my new workplace by the way. Isn't it so cute?

Muchos Love,
MessyCarla

Bag It Up

Hey everyone,

My new favourite place to browse for pretty bags, is surprisingly...eBay!

I've found so many great and unique pieces for very reasonable prices - most of the time, much cheaper than you'd find on the high street.

I've compiled a few that have been on my wish list for a while now - links are below.

1.  2.  3.  4.  5.  6.  7

I love them all, but I'm especially coveting 1 and 7...and I may have gone ahead and already bought 6!
Hello, my name is Carla and I have no willpower.
How about you guys?

If you have a special love for eBay bargains, make sure you check out Victoria's blog VIPXO as she posts her favourite finds every Sunday!

Muchos love,

MessyCarla


(Not a sponsored post - I'm just a bit obsessed with eBay at the moment!)

It's a Nice Day for a...Pink Wedding!

Hi everyone,

This is my entry for Fearless Bride's spring bridesmaid contest.

The challenge is to come up with a bridesmaid's outfit suitable for Spring for £200 or less, with the chance to win ASOS vouchers.

I've always known I want to wear a 1950s style dress when if I get married with lots of tulle and petticoats.
So naturally I'd love to dress my bridesmaids in something similar, so I've gone for a very girly, but still quite rockabilly look and - because it's me - lashings and lashings of pink.

Dress (currently out of stock since writing this entry)

Earrings (now £3)

Garland

Clutch (now £14.40 but still a bargain)

Shoes

I am absolutely besotted with DollyDagger dresses - their regular range goes up to a size 16, but they also have a plus size range. 

This was my favourite, and just happened to be in the sale - hopefully it will come back into stock soon!

So - going by the prices by the time I wrote this entry last week - that takes this outfit to a grand total of £154.89! 

Muchos love,

MessyCarla