Eliza Parker Review

This year we had a night at home for New years eve, the excitement of being ill, but I wanted you to see the amazing dress which Eliza Parker sent to me, it is truly beautiful.


I chose the Monaco Dress in Teal, the colour up close is stunning.

The dress itself is so well made, it is double layered on the bodice and the skirt is fully lined, on the hanger it weighs soooo much, but on it feels divine, it is floaty and soft and makes you feel sexy yet classy, it is a little big for me from the bust down as I ordered based on my bust size but now I have felt the fabric on I would order based on my waist as the material has some give. 


The sizing issue was easily fixed by adding a belt, which to be honest is my preferred look anyway to give my waist definition.

I teamed it with black tights and my gold matt shoes as i felt it complemented the colour of the dress, but black or a similar colour to the dress would also look gorgeous, when the dress arrived it was wrapped in beautiful purple tissue paper which looked amazing next to the teal so may have to invest in a purple belt.

The dress sells on the Eliza Parker website for $189 and I would say the quality, weight stitching and fabric are all worth the cost, I have a couple of nice events to attend this year and this dress will easily see me through any of them.


Eliza parker makes so many beautiful styles, if you have weddings or events to attend this year and want to get something that is less likely to be seen on other people at the same event, which are beautifully made and will last you through many seasons, make sure you take a look. 


Hope you have all had a fabulous night and that 2012 is prosperous and fun for you.


And thank you so much to the wonderful people at Elia parker who organised the dress for me and had it delivered before new year, I will be wearing it tomorrow for dinner hopefully but it depends if I can bring myself to risk getting something on it. 


Elisa Parker can be found at Eliza Parker on Twitter and Facebook
Love and Hugs


Mhairi

Disclaimer : This item was given to me free of charge from Eliza Parker for review, but all comments are my own and I have not been asked or paid to give any items a favourable review.

Simply Be Review 3

Grazia Lace Tunic Dress Review


For my Final review from Simply Be I chose the beautiful Grazia Lace Tunic dress, It is such a pretty dress.


I was planning to wear it last friday which was my 9 Year wedding anniversary, but due to circumstances, we didn't make it out that night, so will be going out to celebrate in the new year, but I wanted to show you just how gorgeous this dress is.

Grazia Lace Tunic Dress - Simply Be

Belt - Evans

Shoes - Nine West

Tights - Tesco

Please excuse how awful I look I have had a very busy day, the colour of the dress is divine and feels gorgeous on, I ordered this in a 22 and agin should have got the 20, but I love how it skims over me rather than being clingy, and the only real issue with the larger size is that the sleeves come up very big on me, but I have some excellent friends, who are fab with a sewing machine so will ask them to make them a bit tighter on me.


The under slip has adjustable length straps, which for me is very important and feels nice against my skin. I chose to add a belt to pull it in a bit under my bust put it looks equally lovely without it, and has a satin tie back.

The colour of the slip is lovely and rich but I love that it can be removed and I could pop a different colour slip under the dress for a different effect, I have my green one from my Zandra Rhodes dress review but that might be a bit bright!

The pattern of the lace is also very pretty.


If I had the chance to talk to the designers I would ask them to make the sleeves a bit more fitted and also simple things like black labels inside the dress as it irritates me having to cut them out because they are white.


But other than that it really is a stunning dress I felt instantly sexy and comfortable in this dress and cant wait to get it on for a night out with my husband.


At the moment the dress is also in the sale for £32 but they are getting low on stock, so snap it up quick, and I would definitely buy from the Grazia range again.


Love Mhairi. xxx


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Disclaimer : This item was given to me free of charge from Simply be for review, but all comments are my own and I have not been asked or paid to give any items a favourable review.

Gift guide for geeks - the man in your life!

For the Geek in your Life.

Many of the men in my life, my husband and one of my best friends included, are total geeks, so whilst searching for gift ideas I found so many fab items, I thought I would share.


1. Converse All Star Hi Heros and Villains $59.99 from Journey shoes
Schuh also have a selection of the Comic Converse but the hero and villains were my favourite!


2. Blade Runner style LED Umbrella. $24.99 from Think Geek 


3. Morph and Chas Bookends £16.99 from IWOOT


4. Batman Wallet and Belt Gift Set £14.99 from Forbidden Planet
also available in Superman and The Joker.


5. 8 Bit Tie $14.99 from Think Geek
Available in blue and red.


6. Samurai Sword Chop Stick Set $9.99 from Think Geek
you choose from the 3 colour available!


7. Body or Brains T-shirt $19.95 from Splitreason


8. 'Ties Suck' Tie $24.99 from Think Geek
Love this tie, it says Ties suck in binary.


9. The Artwork of Tim Burton £49.99 from Forbidden Planet
Ok So this one is for me really.


10. Broad Sword Umbrella $39.99 from Think Geek


11. Dr Who T-shirts From £15.99 from Forbidden Planet
They have a selection of T-shirts based on the costumes from the 1st to 11th doctor, I just loved the 10th!


Sorry a lot of the Items are from American sites for my UK readers, but they do have some amazing items. 


I am also putting together a geeks guide for the women in your life so watch this space. x


Mhairi. xxx