If your not a fan of giant cocktail rings and extravagantly blinding 'look at me' bling then there is always something smaller and more understated to make your hands look extra fancy.

Im a huge fan of nail varnish so you will probably NEVER see me without my nails looking perfectly polished! (yes they are my real nails) but if your not as nail obsessed as I am here are some affordably sweet purchases that are completely versatile and can be mixed and matched to suit your style.

These come in a pack of 3 (gold or silver) from eBay. The great thing about these ring is that they are adjustable because I hate buying rings especially when they are online as you may not know your size and might not want to risk buying them. 

Ebay rings - £1.54 pack of 3 

These were a great find as they can be worn with multiple rings due to the simplicity of the design. For a pack of 12 gold and silver rings your really cannot go wrong and they are perfect for every day use. The choices on how to wear them are endless!

H&M simple rings pack - £2.99

These are my favourite of the bunch. I wouldn't  really wear them all together like this but I think they would look great with the previous rings. 

H&M ring pack - £2.99

I love the midi style rings as they have a slight texture to them and the shapes make them a little more interesting without being too loud and obnoxious like a giant rhinestone ring on your finger.

H&M and eBay are great places to find small and simple rings at an affordable price and are perfect for dressing up your hands without looking like Mr T (unless thats the look your going for...)

Happy ring shopping!

All images have been taken by Nicole Parkes

So I have recently become OBSESSED with metallic and holographic items and seeing as the weather here in Britain is absolutely vile! I wanted to spice things up and brighten my outfits up with some bold accessories which easily paints a big giant smile on my face in the rainy month of feb! Today I woke up with a huge grin on my face to be presented with these beauties that I CANNOT wait to wear! Only problem is id rather wear them when its dry so I guess ill have to wait for this rain to bugger off!

I was very skeptical when looking for these as I was not sure about the quality and how they would look in real life, here are the images from the Ebay link of what the shoes look like...

As you can see not only do they come in some spectacular holographic colours for the risk takers, there are some neutral colours to choose from too including plain black and a dusty grey.

So from this I instantly thought ' I need them!' and in 5.6 seconds they were bought for the amazing price of £27.99... free postage and packaging!

YES FREE POSTAGE AND PACKAGING

Holographic boots link 

Before you become disappointed that they may be out of stock have no fear! I would suggest you look around on Ebay as more and more online shops are stocking these beauties ALSO I first found these on www.lamodauk.com and they will soon be restocking them after they sold out online so you still have a chance!!

So here are my images I took of the boots I received today 

I personally don't think the pictures do them any justice as they are a lot more holographic looking than seen here.

As you can see they are absolutely amazing just as they look in the picture. I was surprised how heavy they were but the soles are quite thick and the actual material feels very solid so they are very well made for the price. The front part is a little stiff when walking in them but this will soon loosen up when worn a few times.

So I give these a 10/10 for the quality, speedy delivery time, style and the fact that they are holographic and perfect for SS14 90's trend. My favourite trend ever!

Whats your favourite trend for SS14?

Images found via Ebay.co.uk unless stated otherwise.

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Solange Knowles...

Is a goddess when it comes to fashion. Since NYFW has started clogging up my youtube and Instagram feeds I was instantly drawn to miss Solange's effortless ensembles. I cannot stress how much wardrobe envy I have for this woman but she pulls every look off and makes it look incredibly  easy!!

So right now I'm just going to let you drool over my favourite looks from NYFW and 2013.... 

ladies and gentlemen ...

 Solange Knowles.

The most amazing yet simple outfit! The blue and orange clash makes me cry with joy!

When life gives you lemons..... you make a cute dress

Always changing up her hair, it seems every style suits her!

Prints on prints on prints

She even makes a simple skinny jean and white shirt combo look fancy!

Solange Knowles, here to brighten up anyones day!

Images found via Zimbio.com and Google images 

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The Boyfriend Jean

Im not usually one to follow trends as I feel that the whole 'trend' process is quite repetitive over the years. In my eyes if you have a selection of, leather, floral, pastel, neon, black, white, aztec, tartan and denim items ( maybe a few metallic or holographic pieces to spice things up...) in your wardrobe your pretty much set for any trend that hits you! At the moment my wardrobe is a little chaotic and I've come to the conclusion that I'm a little bit all over the place. So working for a fashion retailer and from previous experiences, denim is (apparently) coming back into fashion for SS14. In my opinion denim never left and never will leave but it seems to be more of a Spring / Summer trend. So I decided to create something a bit different. This is a video with 3 different looks with my new favourite jeans. 'The Boyfriend Jean!'

"The Boyfriend Jean" from Nicole Parkes on Vimeo.

Outfit One 

Jeans - Long Tall Sally 

Heels - ASOS

Patterned Light Coat - ASOS

Green Clutch - River Island 

Outfit Two

Shoes - ASOS 

Floral Jacket - H&M

Studded Clutch - Mango

Outfit Three

Coat - Planet @ House of Fraser

Shoes - Primark

Bag- Zara ( now in the sale for £10!!!)

Video filmed and edited by Nicole Parkes

RandomRant: Boxing Day.

Boxing Day.

A time for planning out your attack on your favorite high street stores while shop assistants quiver at the sight of the fashion hungry zombies that claw their perfectly manicured hands into the glass doors.

A time for grabbing the cheapest item of clothing and not having a care in the world weather or not it fits or if it’s the right colour for you...(the only thing that’s right is the price)

A time for spending most of your Christmas money without a care in the world (until you realize how much you've actually spent and then panic at the thought of needing money for important things like car insurance or feeding your dog)

Usually for most fashion hungry boys and girls, Boxing Day is one of the most sought after events on their calendars after Christmas. Boxing day morning I woke up to hundreds of emails, once opened I was bombarded with large red text screaming...

'50% OFF IN STORE, BUY BUY BUY! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO BUY! COME DOWN TO THE SALES!' 

My first initial thought was.... no. I actually value my life and personally I do not want to run around a shop like a headless chicken looking for an item that was £50 now £10 to then wear it just to be able to say to your friends "Yeah, you like this dress, I got it in the sale, £10 can you believe it?!" Yes I can believe it, because you look like you have been dragged through the jungle of beaded dresses and neck snapping shoes, there might even be some battle wounds from the woman who took that last size 10 top and 'accidentally' hit you with a wooden hanger when you tried to grab it for your self.

I may be going a bit over the top with my personal thoughts on boxing day sales but to be honest, id rather sit in the comfort of my own home and buy online! I do think its important to try before you buy but I also believe in a comfortable shopping atmosphere where you have at least half a meter of breathing space 360 degrees around you at all times, but hey... everyone can have their own opinions right? Its not called Boxing Day for nothing ;)

 If your unsure about the reasons behind Boxing Day, here’s a link I found with a little information on the days name.

Boxing Day Facts  

Happy Sale Shopping! 

Versace Versace...

Ill never forget the iconic moment in the film 'Showgirls' where Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley) creates an awkward, humorous moment with a mispronunciation of her designer Versace dress.

Versace has come along way since then and with the  A/W frost creeping in, Versace whip our their A/W ready to wear collection with a selection of sharp tailoring, leather textures and some very long boots! 

Check out the images of the collection by clicking on the link below! maybe you might find some fierce A/W style inspiration.

Versace A/W Ready to Wear Collection 

Winter Boot Trend : Metal Heel

I am a huge fan of boots and I don't just save them for the winter, I prefer to wear them all year round and with so much choice and a variety or versatile styles its hard not to! One trend I have been loving in the footwear category is the metal plaque heels. I feel like this style gives boots and shoes a little bit of an edge and makes boots look a bit more tough for the cold winter months ahead! 

Here are my personal favourites and my own collection of the metal heel style so far!....

This first pair I found on ebay, and I have noticed they are becoming quite popular on sites such as Boohoo.com. Every time I wear these I get a lot of compliments so were definitely worth the wait! and the price?... £35!

I think I'm a little obsessed with patent mock croc for AW/13...

These were a purchase / present from America on my graduation gift trip to Texas, I then found out yesterday that the designer Vince Camuto has a range here in the UK! Luckily these ones haven't come out yet over here so they still feel quite special.

Im always looking for details and I love how the Vince Camuto logo is embossed on the metal details of the boots.

These ones were a a bit more pricey due to the real leather and gold details 

£180

Vince Camuto's boots can now be found in House of Fraser and there is a similar design with silver details too, they can be found by clicking here 

Ebay.co.uk

On Ebay there are a few similar styles to the first ones I have at the top of this post and also these beauties too. Some other places to get this look are ALDO, House of Fraser and Boohoo.com.

Happy Shoe Shopping!

All Images created and taken by Nicole Parkes