Happy New Year

Here are my favourite outfits of 2011, a gif is the best idea because if I had to put all these in here you would be reeeaally fed  up, hehe. Though the image quality is not the best, need to find a better way of doing them,

Now lets look back on the year itself. It was one of the best and most life changing years of my life. I feel like I've grown so much. I consider myself a strong person, but a few years back I don't know if I would be able to brave into a nw country all alone, even if it was one thing I wanted to do since a long time. This year has been so satisfying and I know (or at least hope) that 2012 will be the same if not better. I have my hard times, because being way from your home and your family is not easy, but I also feel proud of myself for the way I am leading my life. Well, I leave you with the wishes of a great year, and don't forget to always have hope and try to live your days to the fullest (I also need to work on that!).

Happy New Year!

Camel and grey

I am feeling really bad about my blog right now. I had planned several posts for his week between Christmas and New Year, meaning my favourite outfits of 2011 and the usual monthly favourites amongst other things, when my laptop got a virus just before I went home for Christmas. I thought it would be ok when I got to format it, even though I lost most of saved pictures to said posts, I thought I could do it again when I got back in the 27th during the day, despite having to work the next two nights. For my despair, I get home on Tuesday afternoon, after a very tiring last two weeks, to find a dead laptop. Nothing I wasn't expecting to happen soon, because that was still my (beloved) University times laptop, but in the worst time ever, not only blogging related, but also because I had some important things to do that required it. That said, I got really frustrated and upset. But here I am writing on a netbook I just bought today. The posts I've been planning will probably get undone or done later. Anyway, not all is bad, I am going to see The Nutcracker tomorrow evening at the O2 and rest a bit to prepare myself for the end of year and beggining of next one working two days and two nights in a row.
But lets stop rambling, can't wait to actually have time to settle and read all about your Christmasses in your blogs! And to rest of course...

Zara coat

H&M trousers

H&M top, via charity shop

Uniqlo cardigan, via charity shop

Parfois scarf

Isaac Mizrahi ankle boots

Kate Kanzier bag

*pictures by my boyfriend

PS: Yeah, the outfit is the last one from November, hooray!

In this starry night

... have yourself a very merry Christmas.

Sorry for the absence, I am currently in Portugal without my laptop. Back to London next Tuesday.

Mustard and ketchup

This is definitely one of my winter's uniforms. I can't count how many times I have left home in ankle glazers, colourful socks, a warm top, beret and my red duffle coat. It is so warm and cosy and I feel actually stylish. Which are the best feelings, clothes-related, to have at the same time, cosy and stylish, don't you think?

Topshop coat

Zara cardigan

H&M jeans

Primark socks

Starlite jazz shoes, via Amazon

H&M beret

Same and different

 

It's winter now, and everybody knows that parks and forests are more enjoyable in the spring, summer and autumn. Winter is just so naked, almost with no colour. Though that doesn't mean it isn't beautiful in its own way. The contrast of the always so green grass and grey tree branches is a bit funny, but I like it. I am not going to lie and say that I like these less, but same park, pretty images in different ways. I definitely need to come here more often to take pictures, have to stop being lazy just posing in my balcony.

H&M jumper
H&M skirt
Romwe detachable collar
Zara shoes
Levis coat
Kate Kanzier bag

*pictures by my boyfriend (yes, still from November!)

Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney

Most of the Christmas gifts for my family. How am I going to carry this all in a suitcase without fear of ruining the packages? :| The m&m's bag is for my little cousin, who is turning 4 and loves pink, so I thought a bag of pink m&m's would be deliriously fun for her, I think she'll love it. Don't worry, she doesn't know I have a blog, haha.
Isn't my tiny Christmas tree cute? I didn't have much space for a big one so I got this and think it is so perfect! It is from poundland and cost only £1 (as all in there). The silver and blue baubles, glass angels and lights are also from there. The Santa Claus and Nativity are from Tiger.

PS: You can see how long ago these pictures were taken since my Advent Calender only had eaten 3 chocolates, now it's only 9 days till Christmas!! :D

DIY, your own Christmas bunting

I did this Christmas bunting the other week and since it was such a cheap and easy thing to do, I felt it would be nice to share it with you so you can make your own if you wish. I got the felt sheets from Tiger (£3) and the ribbon from Tiger as well (£1). The total cost must be around £2 since I didn't use all the colours or sheets, then I can use them to other diy's, and the ribbon was also used for revamping a pair of shoes and there is still some I can use later too.
So, follow the steps and start doing your own bunting! I am sure I will do another one with different colours and maybe smaller triangles some time soon.

What I haven't been wearing these days

I still have so many outfit pictures to post here and some non outfit posts prepared too. I am seeing Christmas getting closer and closer and I didn't show you my mini Christmas tree or a Christmas DIY that I want to share with you guys. That will definitely stay for later because these pictures are still from early November. I know. Because I am not crazy enough to be walking around London just wearing a leather jacket, my red wool duffel coat and black wool+cashmere coat are the ones that don't leave my body outside. (Not judging the ones wearing t-shirts even if it's like 3ºC outside, though). I am working nights this weekend (going to the last one in less than 2h) and I saw ice on the ground outside the hospital this morning. Are you coming soon, snow? I would love you to come after my sister and aunt get here (less than a a week, hooray!) and I would love you to leave before I need to fly home for Christmas :) Am I asking too much?

H&M hat

H&M jumper

Vintage leather jacket

Forever 21 jeans

Starlite jazz shoes, via Amazon

Tie Rack scarf, via Traid

Kate Kanzier bag

*pictures by my boyfriend 

PS: Thanks Cat for the shout out! I have been wearing berets and other hats all the time too, my head also needs to be warm.

PPS: Keep participating in the Christmas/Blogiversary giveaway! You have the chance to win two vintage skirts!

Playing with shoes and socks

Shoes: Office All Spice Bar Shoe; Socks: Primark.

Shoes: Aldo; Socks: Primark.

I like playing around with my favourite pairs of shoes and fun colourful socks that I've been wearing with rolled up jeans or capris :) I also got a little too excited on pixlr with these, hehe. What do you think?

Keep participating in the Blogiversary/Christmas giveaway!

Giveaway time!

I promised you guys a giveaway since my 3rd blogiversary in November and Christmas is just around the corner, so I decided to give 2 readers the opportunity to win a midi skirt. One pleated and black and the other with a colourful floral print on a black base. They were both acquired in Brick Lane and both fit a person with similar waist line as mine (between size 8-10 UK, or 34-36 EUR).

Black pleated vintage midi skirt

Floral print vintage midi skirt (has elastic waist)

Now in order for two of you winning there are some things you need to do first:

1. Be a follower of Black Sheep via Bloglovin or subscribe to the blog here.

2. Leave a comment saying which skirt you would prefer to get and leave an e-mail address so I can contact you in case you win.

Now, extra opportunities to win:

Follow me on Twitter @BlackSheepR, leave an extra comment with your Twitter name.

Follow me on Tumblr , leave an extra comment with your Tumblr name.

The giveaway is open internationally and I'll be drawing the winner right after Christmas so the winners can get an extra present!

PS: Yes, my tripod is the one modelling the skirts, fancy huh? And there are all the Christmas presents on the floor, you'll be able to check my Christmas corner in a future post!

Little Red Riding Hood goes to Greenwhich

This is another set of pictures from when my boyfriend visited, and we went to Greenwich to spend the day. It was raining on and off that day, hence the hood, though it was still quite a lovely day. What is not to like when you're with your other half, in a beautiful place seeing nice things and eating well (did I mention I love food?).

Well and I can't tell you enough how I am in love with this coat, it was the best purchase of the year, it's so pretty and warm, very handy with its pockets to put things and keep my hand warm, and the hood protects me from cold and rain! It is also in my favourite colour to wear. I wore it today (again) and felt quite a Mrs. Claus because I finished my Christmas shopping wearing it, hehe. Well, at least I have my lovely coat and being done with Christmas shopping to keep me happy, because I am currently on a tonsil war (as every winter the tonsillitis attacks me) and had to stock up on pills, strepsils and honey to see if I can get rid of it!
Oh and remember the giveaway I promised for my blog birthday also in November? I decided it would be nice to do it now and join it together with Christmas spirit, so check back tomorrow!

Topshop coat

H&M dress, via charity shop

Zara boots

Kate Kanzier bag

*pictures by my boyfriend and me