New York Blues

(Trainers Vans, sunglasses Quay Australia, top Zara, Trousers Topshop, Lipstick is MAC red)

Here I am being a total rebel and throwing it back on a Tuesday. This is an outfit from back in November when I was in New York for Thanks Giving.... aka my pre-Christmas break of dreams <3

These photos were taken on one of those days thats freezing cold but amazing and sunny all at the same time... perfect weather for a pair of Quay Australia's amazing shades! I got mine from ASOS, but you can also get your mitts on them via TOPSHOP and their own website. This is an outfit I wore for a stroll in Central Park and a trip to a flea market, totally practical for walking and scouting out bargains!

Anyway, one of the reasons for this post is that I'm thinking of doing more posts on my travels and my top tips on the places that I visit... Give me a holla and let me know what you guys think... and also if there's any features you'd like to see on Fashion-Fade, I'm all ears people!


Peace and Love

Penny

XO

Beautiful Barcelona

(Sunglasses QUAY AUSTRALIA, Fluffy jacket H&M, Boots Dr MARTEN, Bra ASOS, wet look leggings TOPSHOP past season, faux leather jacket New Look, Dior looky-likey sunglasses EBay)

Those of you that follow me over on Instagram ( @penelopesarah ) will have seen that I spent this weekend in beautiful Barcelona. This was a last minute city break with the boyf but it turned out absolutely amazing! We stayed in a private room in the GENERATOR hostel and our room was absolutely beautiful from the amazing tiles in the bathroom to the pure luxury of having our own terrace!

We spent our days roaming the city, looking at the incredible Gaudi buildings and Cathedral and washed it all down with authentic Spanish food at the markets and lots of Spanish beer and wine. I haven't visited the city for about ten years and it had changed so much. If you're planning a trip, I'd recommend staying in the hostel as its walking distance to Sagrada Familia and they do a mean Goat's cheese salad! My favourite area is the Gothic Quarter where you can visit the food market and also sit in the sunshine with fresh bread, cheese and a slab of Spanish omelette! (there's even veggie options)

All in all, we had the best time. Until next time Barcelona!

Peace and Love,

Penelope

XO

BOOHOO WINTER WARMER CHALLENGE

(CO-0RD, maxi cardigan and faux fur scarf all BOOHOO, phone case from China and trainers from Korea)

This post officially symobolises the transition into my Winter wardrobe. The amazing people over at BOOHOO sent me a challenge to find a Winter outfit for just £40 and obviously I HAD to go for something fluffy! I'm pretty into wearing what I like to call "outdoor pyjamas" right now so this two piece in amazing soft jersey and a long maxi cardigan are an absolute match made in heaven for a slouchy winter look.

The ombre fluffy scarf has fast become one of my favourite pieces for Winter and I was pretty impressed that the whole look came together for £40 exactly. There was so much to choose from, but I'll definitely be heading back onto the site with more orders!

I teamed the look with these fluffy faux fr trainers I picked up in Korea (just to add even more fluff) and my glittery mouse ear phone case that makes my life ten times cuter.


Keep it Real,


Penny

XO

#SLEEPWELLSHOPWELL

This is what happens when you give a group of bloggers an impressive pudding...

(Dress Vero Moda via ASOS .... It's in the sale so its a bargain! , boots ASOS, coat Native-Youth, bag Monki)

Heyyyyy guys and Happy Sunday!

This post is a little delayed due to the fact that I've been travelling around the world again! This post is about probably the best blogger event I've ever attended.

Living in Manchester and working full time/travelling a lot, means that I miss out on a lot of amazing blogger events as they're mainly based in London. So I was so excited when I was invited to an event that was right on my doorstep! I absolutely loved the idea of staying in a hotel and seeing the city through a visitor's eyes! I was given a lovely room at the premierInn which was amazing as it's right in the middle of the Northern Quarter, my favourite part of the city. the event was hosted by Megan from Pages by Megan (my fave northern beb) as well as premierInn, Front Row Society and Propellernet.

We started the night with definitely the biggest meal I have ever ever EVER eaten! San Carlo Fumo provided so much food that we thought it was the end of the meal when we finished the starters. My fave dish was 100% the giant truffle gnocci.... absolute heaven!

We were given the chance to ask each other blogger related questions and it was great to see some old faces as well as meet new people and find out about their blogs too. I wore a seriously cute star print dress by Vero Moda and my dreamy ASOS boots (obvs) as well as my grey over coat from Native Youth that I designed myself.

Like I mentioned, I'm always so daunted by blogger events as I normally cant attend and always feel so overwhelmed to meet so many new people. A lot of the time, people assume that all bloggers are crazy social butterflies and love attending parties and events.... which I do. But sometimes walking into a room full of amazing girls and women that you don't know can be really intimidating, and having a blog doesn't make it any less scary! But luckily the vibe was amazing and we had the best time!

I really enjoyed the event and to top it off we were given a gift card to spend in the Arndale on the next day, it was so lovely to look at my own city with fresh eyes and notice things that I walk past every day.

Thank you for making me fall in love with my hometown all over again.



Have a good week people!

Peace and love,

Penny

xo

Polka Dot pretty

 (Hat H&M, Jumpsuit vintage, bandanna Ebay, boots ASOS, watch c/o Daniel Wellington)

The last few weeks have been so hectic that I've been dressing a lot more for comfort than for actually looking nice in public. This isnt ideal working in fashion but th cold days and early morning and late nights have taken their toll on my outfit choices.

This recent busy schedule also meant that when I found this dream of a vintage jumpsuit on Ebay for £7, I hit "BUY IT NOW" without hesitation and essentially waited by the door until it arrived. It's everything Ive ever dreamed of and fits so well! Swishing around in it on it's own or with a jumper and jacket over the top are just ideal for when I'm running round like a giant polka dot crazy lady.

I've teamed it with a little red bandanna as a neck tie, my Daniel Wellington watch, some seriously messy hair and my super beyond amazing blue boots from ASOS.

Anyway... I'm off for an early night. But don't forget that you can still get 15% off a Daniel Wellington watch of your choice... or maybe just get an early Christmas present for someone (or yourself) with code fashion-fade

Treat Yo self

Polka dot Love,

Penny

XO

That's right people... A sock bouquet is actually a thing

(c/o The Sock Shop Manchester)

As a blogger, I receive some amazing things through the post. However, this week I received my first ever sock bouquet... Which not only amazed me, it blew my tiny mind! That's right people... those pretty little pink roses in the photos above are actually perfectly formed Pringle sock flowers arranged with some amazingly fragrant eucalyptus leaves... I know. MIND.BLOWN

The guys at the new Sock Shop store in Manchester Arndale (my local shopping mecca) were lovely enough to send me one of these sock filled delights to celebrate their new store opening and I couldn't be happier with it... I also don't think I've ever been this excited to receive socks before.

So there you have it. If you like flowers or socks or novelty gifts... get yourself down to the Sock Shop quick time and get some treats for your feet!!

Lots of Sunday love

Penny

XO