Oufits | Bristol Black and Blue

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BRISTOL BLACK AND BLUE


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jacket: c/o Marc Cain | jeans: Zara | boots: Russell and Bromley | scarf: Topshop | watch: c/o Daniel Wellington


Last weekend Callum and I were in Bristol visiting friends for our annual Christmas get-together, and a little Sunday walk along the Clifton Suspension Bridge to shift all that turkey dinner just so happened to coincide with the bridge’s 150th anniversary. Being scared of heights, it’s always nerve-wracking for me to be up on the bridge, but focusing on posing for some photos actually took my mind off just how high up it is! As it was a super cold, windy day (hence all the unintentional hair-whipping) I dressed in my go-to winter outfit of black boots, ripped boyfriend jeans – mine are an old faithful from Zara, but you can find similar pairs here and here – and a snuggly coat.

The coat I’m wearing is another Marc Cain find. If it’s one thing Marc Cain do well, it’s coats. They are all so individually flawless. I just love the details on this one, with the sleek, textured black material, biker-style zips and faux fur trim on the collar and cuffs to keep the wind from biting. I’m not usually one to do up the zip at the front of my coats as I prefer a looser, more casual style, but this coat looks so chic and fitted when it’s zipped up. It’s definitely one of my new favourite pieces this winter along with my Daniel Wellington watch. Isn’t it a beauty? Their watches also make perfect Christmas presents if you’ve still got a few (or, like me, all! *sigh*) to get, and you can grab 15% off right now with the code ‘holidaynatasha’.

On that note, I’d better be off to do some Christmas shopping! Happy Wednesday kittens 🙂 x

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Outfits | Biker Portraits

AllSaints Biker Portraits


BIKER PORTRAITS

We’ve got a very different set of images on the blog for you today, getting my serious face on for AllSaints in celebration of their #bikerportraits series …


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jacket: c/o AllSaints


When you’re rocking a leather jacket as flawless as an AllSaints one, it doesn’t really matter what else you’re wearing – the jacket will always be the star of the show. You know it, the jacket knows it, your other clothes know it. There’s just no competition. As soon as you put it on you can feel the skill of the craftsmanship (20 different craftsman work on the jacket from start to finish), the quality of the materials (only premium lambskin here, guys). But perhaps the thing I love most about a great leather jacket is the attitude it gives you. You just feel so cool.

Because attitude and music always go hand in hand, AllSaints have just launched their second Biker Portraits series with New York City’s hottest new bands. Callum and I loved the striking black and white images so much we wanted to recreate them ourselves with this photoshoot. Hopefully you think they’ve met the mark! It was pretty fun channelling my inner rock goddess, though of course because it’s me I couldn’t help a cheeky smile or two!

And guys and gals: until Sunday tomorrow, buy your own AllSaints leather jacket and you’ll get 20% off with the code ‘winter’. Go get ’em tigers! x

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Giveaway | Festive Fancies

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FESTIVE FANCIES

I’m so excited to be sharing this post with you all today as it’s been a long time in the making! I’ve known for a while that this Christmas I wanted to do a huge giveaway, and these past few weeks I’ve been busy organising the exciting prizes with lots of our lovely blog sponsors. Callum and I just wanted to do something to say a big thank you for your support this year. It’s been such a fun twelve months for our little blog, and we have so many more exciting things in store. Whether you’ve been with us for the whole three years or have joined us recently as a new follower, our blog wouldn’t be what it is today without each and every one of you – so thank you thank you thank you!

Every day I’ve been getting more and more excited as the prize packages for this giveaway just keep growing – I mean, just look at that spread above! In total the goodies come to a whopping £800! It brings me so much happiness to know that soon some of you will be enjoying these treats. So have a read on to find out how to enter and get your hands on one of the prizes …


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HOW TO ENTER

The rules are simple: just leave a comment below stating which prize package you’d like to win and how you follow us – whether it’s via email subscription, Bloglovin, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram. We don’t mind how! If you follow us on more than one platform be sure to let us know as each counts as one entry, so the more you follow the more entries you’ll have. For extra entries you can also share the giveaway on Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and on your own blogs (only one share per platform). If you do this, remember to leave me the links in your comment so I can count each entry. And don’t forget to tag me @girlinthelens in your tweets and Instagram posts!

The giveaway is open internationally and winners will be chosen at random. Entries close at midnight 24th December and I’ll announce the lucky winners the next day (25th December) so the prizes will feel like an extra special Christmas present! You could always try and win one of the sets as a gift for someone special if there’s nothing here that takes your fancy, though hopefully with five different prize packages to choose from you’ll be sure to find one you love 🙂 here’s what’s up for grabs …


Fashion prize package


FASHION 

There’s quite an eclectic mix of things in this prize package, but all are little treasures. There is a gorgeous Cath Kidston tote bag, a Shore Projects watch, and an absolute beauty of a ring from Swarovski in a stunning blue crystal that will be perfect for any parties you have this festive season. There are also a couple of books for style inspiration – Alexa Chung’s It and vintage bible This Old Thing by Dawn O’Porter. And of course every girl needs a Christmas jumper, so I’ve popped in the same New Look one I’m wearing in the photos above in a size medium.


Beauty prize package


BEAUTY 

Oh no, your eyes don’t deceive you – this prize package really is packed full of so many beauty treats! There are too many for me to list, so just enjoy poring over the photo above and thinking how you’d use all these goodies if you won. I’ve selected a range of products to make sure you’re covered this party season, including styling products from John Frieda, my favourite eye and cheeks palette from Nars, and This Works’ miracle cracker to refresh and hydrate your skin after all that partying!


Tech prize package


TECH 

This package is a trio of tech goodies – all with stylish flair of course! This is definitely the one to pick if you love your gadgets. There’s a Cambridge Audio G2 portable speaker for you to play your festive tunes on (I have the same gold version myself), a super cute Cath Kidston iPad case to dress up your tablet, and – this is one for fans of all things retro – a Viddy build-it-yourself pinhole camera kit! It’s the perfect post-Christmas project and all you need to do once it’s built is pop a film roll in and get shooting!


Food prize package


FOOD 

Your kitchen will look super cute with this mix of foodie goodies, including quirky Cath Kidston kitchen essentials and teas from Whittard’s gorgeous Alice in Wonderland range. This prize package is particularly special to me as I’m a big foodie and always rustling up something in my kitchen. Plus, Alice in Wonderland is one of my all-time favourite books. “Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!”     


Home prize package


HOME 

You’re absolutely guaranteed a cosy Christmastime if you win these gifts! I’ve stuffed this package full of all the things that I think make your home more homely and welcoming on those bitter winter days – I hope you’ll agree! There are scented candles and fragrances from Next, as well as their adorable Morris the Moose cushion, slippers from Bedroom Athletics, a Nuuna notepad for you to record your New Year’s Resolutions, and a couple more goodies as well.

Phew! So those are all the prizes you can win! Be sure to have a good think before you choose which package you want because you can only pick one, then just leave your comment below once you’ve completed your entries and your name will be added to my Santa’s list. Best of luck sweethearts! Callum and I wish you all a very merry festive season! x


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Outfits | In the Nude

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IN THE NUDE


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coat: c/o Marc Cain | jumper dress: Marks and Spencer | bag: Primark | jewellery: c/o Swarovski | shoes: Zara


Happy Sunday sweethearts! I woke up this morning feeling so happy and content. Even though I’m exhausted from a long day’s travelling and the cold and mist here is such a shock to system after a week of sunshine that I’d quite like to curl up in bed with some hot tea and do nothing more than watch reruns of The O.C to pretend it’s still summer, it’s up up up early for us today to work on an exciting project for you guys! You won’t have long to wait to find out what it’s about as the post will be going up tomorrow! All I’ll say for now is I’m getting my Santa hat on and am so excited to spread some Christmas cheer! x

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Outfits | Marshmallow

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MARSHMALLOW


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coat: c/o Marc Cain | dress: c/o Three Floor | shoes: c/o Warehouse


For those post-party days where you just want to snuggle up in a cloud, I introduce to you The Mashmallow (yes, I named it myself). The world’s comfiest coat, which somehow also manages to still be chic even though it does both feel and make you look like a giant marshmallow. So cosy I could sleep in it. Not that I’ve done so, of course … ahem. Today’s look is definitely one of contrasts, as inspired by this beautiful Three Floor dress. Three Floor dresses are a special occasion in themselves – each design is oh so unique. This one has a Jekyll and Hyde feel to it with its super sexy wrap skirt and sheer panelling paired against a preppy collar and soft, feminine shapes, so it made sense to dress it up with such a cosy, oversized coat.

I’ve got a few more looks coming your way with The Marshmallow, I hope you don’t mind! I’m just so addicted to it. But for now I’ve got to leave it at home as Callum and I are off this weekend for a cheeky getaway to celebrate our tenth anniversary. Ten years! I can’t believe it. Perhaps I’ll do a more personal post on the day to share with you all our own little love story, but for now just know that I couldn’t be happier sharing my own little life with this wonderful boy. Unfortunately our holiday destination is currently trapped in a freak winter storm, so it looks like I might need to pack The Marshmallow after all!

Speak soon sweethearts x

P.S. If you want a Marshallow all of your own be sure to visit Marc Cain’s online store as it’s currently on sale!

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