As most of you know I blog purely as a hobby, so you can imagine my surprise when a company called CaseApp got in touch asking if I'd like to work with them and review a custom phone case/laptop skin; so naturally I jumped at the chance. I'd recently been on the lookout for something to jazz up my laptop but kept coming up empty, so this was perfect timing!

As I said I'd been on the hunt for stickers/decals for my Macbook 13 and never found anything that suited me, so when CaseApp got in touch I knew straight away I'd be ordering a laptop skin rather than a phone case. You get started by choosing which model you want your skin (or phone case) for and there's a huge range of model sizes available. Once you've selected your size you're taken to a simple designing screen, with a blank laptop template in the middle and a design menu down the side. You can upload whatever you like - including photographs - and I got started by uploading a picture I'd taken and edited of my favourite piece of wallpaper, as I wanted a wood effect background. After this I decided to see what CaseApp had on offer in terms of clip art and I was spoilt for choice! 

There were tonnes of great images, texts and quotes so I set off on my hunt for something plant themed; there were a couple of different cacti clip arts but I was taken with these lovely ones all in a row yet as one single piece of clip art! I was pretty happy with my design at that point but curiosity got me scrolling through the quotes to see if there was anything that wasn't too cliché, when 'just be' caught my eye. As a fan of mindfulness and trying my best to live in the moment, these two simple words really resonated with me and I figured they'd serve as a great reminder to stop and relax when things are getting a bit much. And there we have it, I was happy with my design!

The checkout process was another huge thumbs up from me, it didn't hassle me to sign up for an account, it even saves your design if you close your tab and you simply enter all your details on one page then bam, your order is complete! So simple and so fast.

Delivery & First Impressions

The skin came pretty quickly even despite the fact that we were pipping into prime Christmas shopping time! It was neatly packaged and protected, arriving in perfect condition; I was immediately impressed with the quality and feel of the skin as I half expected it to be glossy (which would have been fine but not my preference) but instead it was a thick quality, slightly textured, matte material that looked like it would withstand my clumsy nature! Despite the slight texture the image is flawless, I really feel like the skin won't scratch easily and definitely won't show any fingerprints glinting away in the light. So far I was very impressed!

The Finished Product!

I am absolutely astounded first of all at how much of a match my design is to what I received, that is honestly such a plus point for me, as you can see the quality and colours are exactly the same, no editing! Putting the skin onto my laptop was also a breeze which surprised me as I was a little terrified and half-expecting a fight with a flimsy, bubble-filled sticker; no such thing happened, I simply lined it up with the apple in the centre, popped it down and smoothed it on. The skin gripped straight away, kept its form and there wasn't a single air bubble in sight,  I was genuinely shocked at how easily it went on! There's a slight border of my laptop around the edge but that doesn't bother me at all, I assume this is because the skin would naturally wrinkle if it was forced to curl around right to the edges of the laptop; I like the way it melds so seamlessly into the top of my Mac.

This skin has totally revamped my laptop whilst adding a stylish layer of protection, plus I can't help but feel slightly proud when I look at it because it's something I created myself from scratch.

*I was kindly sent this item free of charge in exchange for a review. All thoughts & photos are my own.

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Recently I've really been getting into the colour orange and just at the right time I saw these gorgeous pants in the H&M conscious collection and absolutely had to have them! I love the ethnic vibe mixed with a modern, geometric print and I feel the colours really compliment this pattern. Albeit I'm short (5ft to be exact), because these pants are high waisted I don't feel they visibly chop any length off of me, mind you I wouldn't care even if they did; I wear what I love regardless of whether it makes me look stumpy or not! This look naturally includes my ever faithful kimono and I think it's a versatile look to use day or night.

I felt like the striped tee, despite the slight off the shoulder look (which for some reason I find really sexy & glam) made this look more casual, especially when paired with my trusty Converse; I also love how effortlessly this kimono can fit into any look, it's the chameleon of my wardrobe!

How would you have styled these pants? And what takes an outfit from day to night for you? Let me know in the comments!

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It's been a very long while since there's been anything remotely fashion related on here so I thought I'd pop this quick outfit on that I loved wearing for date night & drinks. As some of you may know by now my style is mainly very hippie & gypsy based, my wardrobe is laden with chintz, tie dye and paisley patterns with more flowing skirts, dresses and peasant blouses than you could shake a stick at! I know my style is very personal to me, I clash patterns, I don't follow rules when it comes to my shape & height but I love what I wear and that's what it's all about; if you're comfortable in what you wear then that's all that matters!

I decided to go with a floaty, semi-casual dress because I tend to bloat pretty much anytime I eat and I wanted to feel comfortable even after a meal, but I feel the neckline - which you can pull down into a bardot - gives it a little bit more class. Naturally I had to clash patterns with nothing other than a kimono, perfect for keeping a chill off! I went with my trusty block heel Chelsea boots because they give me a bit of height, make me feel more dressed up without having to compromise on comfort and let's face it, Chelsea boots are a classic piece that I feel fit effortlessly into any style.

Dress: F&F

Kimono: James Lakeland @ Boundary Mill

Socks: Primark

Boots: TU at Sainsbury's

I kept my jewellery fairly simple so as not to clash too much with the rest of my outfit, although often I don't hold back and accessorise like there's no tomorrow!

How do you feel about fashion rules and what would you say your main 'style' is? I'd love to find out!

Hey cats!

It was mine and my boyfriends 2 year anniversary so we decided to have a fun day out! We took a trip into Manchester, grabbed some breakfast at Wetherspoons and then hopped on the bus to the Trafford Centre. We did a bit of shopping, played mini golf and had our very first Five Guys burger experience!

Here's the look I put together. I wanted it to be smart - which is why I chose this Grecian style dress - but dressed down and comfy - hence the baggy cardigan. I also wanted to add a more girly vibe which is why I paired the dress and cardigan with these cute floral pumps. I chose to use this backpack because it was practical and it could stay on me whilst playing mini golf! It's also got lots of storage without being massive, it looks smart and the colour scheme went with my outfit.

I wore a looser fitting midi dress for the extra comfort and room for eating. What I like though is that the lace panel on the waist creates a fitted look without it being that way, and the slight draping over the top half creates the illusion of a bigger bust, which as a petite lady I find helpful sometimes! Lastly the hanky hem being shorter at the front helps to make sure I don't look shorter than the 5ft that I am and the back being longer creates a lovely, flowing effect.

I think the print of this cardigan is what makes it look so comfy and casual, it reminds me of something you'd use to wrap up warm in whilst sat on the porch of a log cabin in a forest by a lake. I have a very active imagination when it comes to clothes and I tend to enjoy wearing clothes more when they evoke a feeling, a daydream or a memory; just like certain perfumes and smells can. I kept the dress plain so that the cardigan wouldn't clash with anything and would become more of a statement piece.

Because the dress was almost a blank canvas I chose my accessories so that they added a splash of colour but weren't too overpowering for the outfit. The floral ring and colourful chakra bracelets went well with my shoes and although the earrings were fairly large, they were a neutral colour which made sure they didn't stand out too much. I then opted for a statement necklace which I thought added to the Grecian vibe.

Perfume may not always be important to everyone else when they combine an outfit but I always love to do this and pick a scent that I think goes with the look I'm going for. Nine times out of ten, typically I'll go for a bottle coloured similar to my clothes. I chose Soft Musk not only because of this but also because it's a light and powdery scent that still lasts throughout the day without having to re-apply. Naturally this was useful for a full day out and I just took the body spray of it with me just in case!

What do you usually wear for a day date? And what's your favourite thing to do? I'd love to know!

Here's to being out and about!

Top: Marks & Spencer Per Una

Skirt: Kitty Conway Vintage

Shoes: Primark

Jewellery: Thrifted

Make-up: Revlon PhotoReady Concealer | L'oreal True Match Minerals Foundation | MUA Blush in Candyfloss | Makeup Revolution Baked Eyeshadow Palette in Electric Dreams | Revlon Eye Pencil in Aubergine | L'oreal SuperLiner Perfect Slim | Bourjois 1 Seconde Volume Waterproof Mascara | MUA Power Pout Lipstick

Useful Links: Kitty Conway's | Directions Hair Dye | Holier Than Thou | Bygone Times

Here's to vintage vibes!