Rachel the Hat

Saturday, 9 November 2013

Christmas Holiday Shopping

Around this time 8 years ago i was excited about my fourth coming holiday across the pond to the Big Apple in celebration of my 21st birthday. Shopping was high on my agenda and i was mentally planning and writing lists of all the places i had to go and of course, the things i had to buy. I planned everything meticulously.I saved my pennies and converted them to dollars and also invested in a cashback credit card with American Express. (With a cashback card from American Express, you can earn cashback on virtually every purchase, as well as being eligible for a host of other exclusive members perks!)

This enabled me to buy what i wanted and safely (very important when abroad) with the insurance of the credit card. Of course when i got home i made sure i was a very responsible adult and paid off my bill with the happy knowledge i had had a wonderful time and bought everything i'd wanted in the Big Apple.

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What did i buy i hear you say? Well the most amazing Bronx tan boots, dresses, a fuchsia pink handbag and lots and lots of NYC souvenirs! Plus the majority of my Christmas gifts were sorted! I hardly any Christmas shopping to do when i got home.

New York still stands out as one of the best shopping destinations i have ever shopped in, but this time of year always gets me thinking of where i would like to go shopping next!

Here are a couple of places on the top of my list...

Bruge

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Bruge Christmas Market is apparently one of the most beautiful markets to visit. With belgain waffles, mulled wine and continental cheeses and hams, this place is high on my list!

Prague

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With the possibility of snow, could it feel any more christmassy in this czech city? Still in the Croatian Kuna currency wise, purchases promise to be extra good value for money!

So if you could go Christmas shopping anywhere this year where would you go?

(this is a collaboration post but all thoughts and travel experiences are my very very own)

Passion For Fashion Link Up

Happy friday ladies, So so sorry i am running super late with this post, i went out for a lovely meal last night with my bestie and i was like in a food coma when i got back late last night... im still full now, but it was so so good! So ladies the weekend is upon us, plans? Anything nice? I am working Saturday and then days off Sunday Monday, i am literally just praying to the weather goods that its stops raining...arrghghhh, constant rain you are doing my head well and truly in!

These were taking on a drizzly day earlier this week, grey and rain is pretty much the norm of late...(which i've probably mentioned at least 54673989765 times already!!) But we found this sweet little spot with this pretty little river/stream and lots of leafy cover, we've never taken photos here before but it was a lovely little spot to find and walk along. I was desperate for some wellies so i could just walk right through that river and over to the other side.. that would have been cool!

This is the puurddy dress hubs bought me recently when we were out for coffees. Its that super soft sweatshirt like material that is warm and stretchy and comfy. I can see me wearing this a lot over winter. How would you remix it? Any ideas for me?

I mentioned in my last post about doing a vlog and the general consensus was a yes!

So ladies.. i neeeed some questions from you. I need something to babble on about in a vlog so please hit me with some questions...anything at all!

Ask away!

Hubs has really been excelling himself with the photos lately, he is so good.. i feel so lucky to have him to take my photos. He loves nature shots and landscapes more than taking photos of me time and time again in different clothes, but man i sure do appreciate him , he doesn't moan and he sure doesn't grumble (much) when i drag him out in the drizzly rain, haha! Heres to all our wonderful helpers who help make our blogs!!

Dress& Tights: New Look

Boots & jewellery: Primark

Hat: Matalan

Jacket: Asos (really old)

Fashion is for everyone.

Whether you're single in the city or a stay at home mum from the country...
we all have a passion for fashion!

Every Friday Lena & I will be co-hosting a fashion free-for-all linkup!

Anything fashion goes!

Link up your outfit posts, a fashion recap, a fashion wishlist, get your kids or hubby in on the fun... if you've got a passion for fashion, this is the place to be!

Celebrate your style with us every Friday!

We'll be pinning our favourite looks to our Passion for Fashion boards on Pinterest!
You can find the board HERE

Follow both hosts Lena and Me so we can come visit you!
If you could link back to us via text link or button and help spread the
Passion For Fashion word.
The more ladies the merrier!

Then go visit, blog hop, follow and comment on all the fabulous ladies you are meeting!

{this linkup is very NEW we would love for you to help us spread the word! }

Tweet us / instagram us with the hashtag #PassionForFashion

with your outfits,

Lets spread the Passion For Fashion word, the more the merrier!

get everyone involved!!

Here's the linky for this week:

A Bit of Housekeeping...

So i thought i'd just do a bit of housekeeping here on the blog..
Firstly

SPONSOR RACHEL THE HAT
This November i have a 10% discount code to take off any of my ad spots... all the details can be found for my ridiculously cheap pricing and procedures here!

CODE: promo

Just to give you an idea, we are now over 2000 readers strong with a regular monthly page view of 17,000 and growing.
I have been working with some great brands the past few months and will continue this month too.
And thats not to even mention, twitter, IG and posts on Lotus Shoes FB page also!

If you have any great collaboration ideas or would like to work with me somehow, just let me know i would love to hear from you..
just gimme an email on
rachelturone(at)gmail(dot)com

And secondly

The other thing i wanted to put to you guys is a vlog.
I love to watch other bloggers vlogs and putting a voice to the face that we all grow to see so regualry.
So i am putting this to you my lovely beautiful readers.

Would you like a vlog?

If yes! do you have any questions for me?
It can be anything at all...
Style related, beauty/makeup, blogging style and photography or even life, marriage and kids, you name it and i shall do my very best to answer it.
I know i have a lot of readers who have been with me for 2 and a half years so if you have any questions from the duration of reading then please ask away. i would love to hear from!!
And if you're a new reader then (hello!) please feel free to ask anything so you can get to know little old me a bit better.
Now the disclaimer: I am in no way shape or form cool, on video i will probably come across like a stammering, babbling English (welsh) person, which is partly true, put a camera infront of me an i may turn in to a bit of a mess.. Natural in front of a camera is something i am not.. so consider yourself well and truly warned (it could be a laugh at least!heehee!!)

So i leave the floor to you lovely ladies..
I can not wait to hear your thoughts!

Love as always

Rachel

xox

Also the outfit above and the new hat is a sneak preview of Fridays post.. do you like ma new hat.. puurrddy aint she!!

Leopard Lovin'

I have never been a huge fan of leopard/animal print.. but i've come to realise that worn in the right way it can be such a fabulous wardrobe staple (like these gorgeous Lotus shoes!!).
A little hit of animal print in a shoe or a scarf looks so chic, and never seems to leave the fashionistas radar, returning year after year. So i have decided to embrace a little of the animal print and go for it!