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outfit post... So, quick outfit post. Also been posted on

2010-06-08T16:35:00.000-07:00

outfit post...

So, quick outfit post. Also been posted on my new blog - just a fashion blog - which will be replacing this blog soon, along with a post on my current style inspirations check it out here.

time for a new start... So, as I have SERIOUSLY neglected

2010-06-07T15:33:00.000-07:00

time for a new start...

So, as I have SERIOUSLY neglected this blog recently (and a bit longer before that) - for which I am very sorry, I decided that instead of trying to start this blog again and changing it a bit to reflect how I have changed I would just start a completely new blog. For the time being I'll post the same on both blogs but then in a week or so I will be saying goodbye to Fashion Duck and deleting it from the blogosphere. Sad times. This blog has served me well. Oh well, onto better things hopefully with my new blog!

My new blog is called just a fashion blog so have a look, at the time of posting there's only one post on there but I have months worth of posting ideas to go on there so I'm sure there will be lots of posts on there soon! Check it out although it's still a work in progress!!

Thank you to everyone who has followed me on this blog and commented on my posts, it means a lot to me :)

Just a quickie

2010-01-05T16:51:00.000-08:00

Check out my new post on my New York blog, The New York Virgin.

Just a quick post before I go to New York. No more posts here until I return, probably on next Tuesday or Wednesday as I'm going to be sleeping off jet lag on the Monday. But, if I can I'll be updating my blog for New York whilst I'm out there so check it out to see what I'm getting up to! If there's no posts then I'm sorry and I'll update both blogs on my return! Fingers crossed I actually get there with the amount of snow that's forecast for tonight!

Hayley.

I think I'm wearing my shirt and blazer too much...

2010-01-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

Check out my new blog created for my trip to New York here, I've just done a new post and there's another one planned for tomorrow! Please check it out and follow/comment! Thank you!

The title pretty much sums it up. Since I bought this shirt I've pretty much fallen in love with it - it's just so comfortable and versatile. I can throw it over jeans and a tee, a dress - anything really. The blazer is me being slightly more practical. It's quite thick so it's nice and warm. Not the warmest here in England at the minute and the forecast is predicting more snow. Do you find yourselves being drawn to one item in your wardrobe more than others? I know I do a lot - but usually when it's new and I'm still experimenting with it...

Sorry for the poor quality of the picture - still getting used to my new camera and I was in a bit of a rush today!

Jumper - H&M. Blazer and Shirt - Next. Necklace - Topshop. Leggings - Unknown.

And I just want to say a big thank you to all of you who read/comment/follow my blog - it really means a lot and I love reading your comments and I promise to get back to you all as soon as I can!

Hayley

Check out my new blog about my upcoming trip to New York here.

2010-01-02T16:34:00.000-08:00

Check out my new blog about my upcoming trip to New York here. Please comment and follow, only one post at the moment but there's another one coming soon!

Today was another laid back day. We went to the pet shop to get some things for when we get our puppy next weekend - I think my sister's voice could only be heard by dogs she was that excited. Spent the rest of the day just doing research for my New York trip and the report I have to write before the end of the month. Not that interesting I'm afraid. Anyway, thought my ankle boots were a bit boring and as it was cold and raining I decided to wear some thick woolly socks with this outfit and tuck them over my boots. What do you think?

Cardigan - George @ Asda. Tee and Ankle Boots - Next. Socks and Tight - Unknown. Necklace - Topshop.

Anyone made any New Years Resolutions? I have a few but I doubt I'll keep them!

Hayley

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-01T13:26:00.000-08:00

Happy 2010 Everyone! Hope you all had a great time last night whatever you did! I spent my New Years with some friends and the boyfriend which was nice. How about you? Stay in? Go out? Anyway this is what I wore, although in the end I decided to wear my ankle boots to keep my feet warm.

Blazer, Tee and Leggins - All Next. Shoes - New Look. Necklace - Topshop.

This is what I wore today, quite a casual laid back look. As you can see, I have acquired a pair of jeans. The first time I've worn jeans in over a year. Although I don't usually like jeans, I do love this pair. Had quite a relaxed day. Played Scrabble with my family. Went to a DIY shop to get some paint. Had a McDonalds. AAAANNNDDD the best part of the whole day was when we went to my dad's friend's place and picked out our new little puppy! She's only 6 weeks old and completely adorable! We get to collect her next weekend when I'm in New York so that will be nice to come home to. I am so excited as she is so adorable and my sister and I have been pestering our parents for years to buy us a puppy and they've finally agreed!

Shirt and Tee - Next. Jeans - New Look. Necklace - Topshop. Snood - Dorothy Perkins.

As I mentioned above, on Wednesday I will be going to New York for 5 days with my Uni course! So excited! Any suggestions for what clothes I should pack? How cold is New York in January? I've created another blog which you can visit here which will be a sort of diary of the before, during and after of my trip. Please have a look and follow it please!

Hayley.

xoxo

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I spent almost all my

2009-12-29T11:51:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I spent almost all my time on my portfolio for the last month of term and got virtually no sleep. I will return to posting soon, this just a quick post to let you all know I'm still here and haven't forgotten about you all. I'll do a longer post either tomorrow or the day after when I have some more time! At the minute I'm working at my old job to earn some more spending money for my New York trip! It's exhausting work but it will be worth it!

Oh and for some reason my hair has come out a strange colour in these pictures - it's actually very blonde. I hope I can get some better pictures of my hair soon!

Hayley.

Day 2

2009-11-13T18:32:00.000-08:00

Today has been a long day. 9am lecture, McDonalds breakfast, wandered round the city centre, spent 3 hours in the library, had a presentation in my seminar, chatted to my friends, went food shopping, went home, made a hair appointment for tomorrow morning on the way home.

Today was also one of those days where I felt extremely impulsive. I've been bored of my hair for quite some time now as it has no real style and no matter what I do to it it remains straight and flat. So, I've decided to cut my hair into a bob with layers - I think, this could change come tomorrow - and have it messy, rather than straight all the time. When I post tomorrow my hair will definitely be a lot shorter, and hopefully I'll like it! If I don't, expect to have my head cut out of photos!! I'm dying my hair sometime early this week so by Wednesday/Thursday my hair should be a lot blonder! Nervous and excited at the same time!

Anyway, today's outfit. I would have worn these shoes if it were not for the miserable weather and the miles of walking I did today! Oh, and I am wearing tights - if I wasn't I would have frozen today, and yesterday. Decided to pair this slouchy fine knit top with the body con skirt as I thought it made a nice contrast and I liked the colours and patterns!

Blazer - Primark. Top and Shoes - Next. Skirt - New Look.

Hope you all have a good weekend and I shall post Day 3's outfit and my new hair tomorrow.

Oh, and just a quick thank you to all of you following and commenting on my blog! I read all your comments and they genuinely make me smile. It may take me a little while, but I will get back to all of you!!

Hayley.

Experiment: Day One.

2009-11-12T09:14:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I've decided to try out something - an experiment, if you like. I am going to attempt to wear 20 items of clothing, just 20, for 40 days. Now, seeing as I like to wear lots of different things and own well over 100 items of clothing I'm not sure how difficult this is going to be! The idea was inspired by one of my lecturers who is always telling us to "squeeze variety out of limitation" so that we become more creative. So I have created this capsule wardrobe for the next 40 days - and nights, which should be interesting! So I shall be attempting to post on a daily basis so that you can see how well I do! Tomorrow I will list the items in my capsule wardrobe so that you can all check that I don't cheat!!
Tee (I customised it because I didn't like the length and the sleeves!) - Vero Moda. Skirt - Second hand, used to be my mum's. Boots - Next. Cardigan - Zara.

Hayley.

Breaking and Entering

2009-11-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

Apologies for my grim expression and tired face - it has been a long day. Our flat was broken into earlier and my flat mate - in the room next door to mine - had her laptop and phone stolen. It was quite a shock, it happened in the middle of the day and we have no idea how they got in because you need 2 sets of keys to get in - 3 now one of the locks has been changed. Horrible thing was that I saw who it was but didn't realise. I thought I heard a faint knock at my door so I went to answer it but saw a girl who looked like one of my flat mates going into the girl who got burgled's room. They're quite close and in and out of each other's rooms all day so I thought nothing of it, and I saw her briefly from behind. About 5 minutes later my flat mate returned to find her stuff gone and room ransacked. Not nice, she was pretty upset at the thought of someone going through her stuff and she's lost a lot of photos which were on her laptop which she's quite upset about.

Anyway, besides the drama it's been quite a good day. My aunt gave birth to a little boy this evening - Aidan Sam Cook. My new cousin. I may have to go shopping and buy him a little outfit!

Blazer - Primark. Dress - Dorothy Perkins. Boots - Next.

And a quick thank you to all of you who have commented on my posts and who follow my blog, I really love hearing from you all.

Hayley.

chiconomical

outfit post... So, quick outfit post. Also been posted on

time for a new start... So, as I have *SERIOUSLY *neglected

Just a quickie

I think I'm wearing my shirt and blazer too much...

Check out my new blog about my upcoming trip to New York here.

Happy New Year!!

Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I spent almost all my

Day 2

Experiment: Day One.

Breaking and Entering

time for a new start... So, as I have SERIOUSLY neglected