My Perfect ASOS Find

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Over the last few weeks, uni has been showing me exactly who is boss in this relationship of ours. Its just the end of week 8 for uni and this period usually oozes of essays and reports for me. My next essay is due Wednesday at 5pm and its a relatively short piece, 1000 words, so i've started working on it as i need to pick the perfect article. I've pretty much narrowed down my choices to 2 articles for now. I think i've looked at way too many articles today so i'm going to leave it till tomorrow to select which one i'd like to use. The beauty of writing essays is that i've been able to time myself on the average amount of words i can write in an hour. If i've done a thorough research and essay plan before starting, i can write about 400-500 words in an hour. But on the days i'm flying blind (not sure of the structure i want to use, no plan on what ideas will be discussed in which paragraphs), i'm lucky if i can write 300 words within the hour. Hopefully for this essay, that won't be the case. My plan is to spend the entirety of Saturday looking at the different theories i can use for my essay and narrow it down to a choice of 3 and then select an article to use. On Sunday, by the grace of God i'm hoping to wake up in time for church. And when i get back i'll select a theory to use and then do all my tutorial questions for the upcoming week 9. Monday is going to be strictly dedicated to writing my essay and sleeping! Yes, i haven't had a decent sleep in quite a while so i definitely need to try and work on that. I've been sleeping odd hours due to the amount of work i've had to do and the times my brain is functioning.

But before we even get into any of those, here are my perfect ASOS finds. I'm adding them to the top of my wish list and hopefully i'll buy one or two of them during the Christmas period.

ASOS WHITE sculpted belted coat

Ok, so at the moment its Spring in Australia so i evidently shouldn't be shopping for a winter jacket. What i've realised is that its really hard for me to find a winter jacket that i actually like. So what i do now is to note down where i found something really appealing and then wait till about the end of February to narrow down my choices. And since i've started acclimatising to the Australian weather, i might just need a proper winter jacket for the next winter season. March is the beginning of Autumn here and to me, that's the perfect time to start shopping for a jacket. With that being the beginning of Spring in England, some of the winter jackets would be on sale so hopefully, i'll only pay a knockdown price if i opt for this one from ASOS as it retails for £150

WAREHOUSE one shoulder drape dress

My closet is seriously lacking in the dressy dress department. As a matter of fact, i only have one that i really like and can dress up for both day and night. This one is perfect as it is very girly and flirty. It does look a bit short on the model but since i'm just borderline 5'6", i think it'll be a good length on me. At £65, it does seem a bit pricey so i hope that the quality is top-notch

Well folks, that's all from me for now. I hope you guys have a good day or a good night depending on where you are when you read this. It's 1.22am on Saturday here in Australia so i'm off to hit the sack :)

LBD Love

I'd love to own something that looks like this. I just wish ASOS could make a humble replica of it and i'd be more than happy to buy it :) But if you know of any look-a-likes that are wallet friendly please do share
Update: ASOS has a belt that looks just like that in black and tan shades

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Hunter Carnaby Tall Wellington Boots

from ASOS.com

Remember the Jimmy Choo wellies i blogged about in December? Well, i have no intention of buying them because they're about AUD$600! As much as i think they're pretty cool, i'm not one to wear wellies in the first place so spending that amount on them is bonkers! But as we seem to have a bit of the great British weather here in NSW, Australia, it might be a very good idea for me to invest in a pair of wellies at some point and that's where these Hunter Carnaby wellies come into play. At 139 pounds, i think it is a great replacement financially and style-wise for the Jimmy Choo version as i've always hated the look of plain rubber. This one does mimick the snake skin and i must admit i can picture myself wearing this with a blazer or parka on a rainy day in Spring! Need i say more, click here to get yourself a pair!

Jaeger Catwalk Shoe Boots

from ASOS.com

Did you like the Opening Ceremony boots from yesterday? Can i tempt you with something a bit similar? If you didn't like the fold-over look of the Opening Ceremony boots then you'll appreciate the simplicity of this one. It is much cheaper at 199 pounds but a little bit higher at 4.75". I actually prefer these Jaeger boots to the ones from yesterday mainly because of the peep toes and the lace detail on it and you can snag a pair right here!

Opening Ceremony Peep Toe Shoe Boots

from ASOS.com

I don't know about you guys, but these boots look pretty cool to me. I love anything that looks a bit odd but still stylish and doesn't scream Autumn 2010. I love the fact that the heels are chunky at 4" and by now i need not tell you that the probability of me falling flat on my face in these Open Ceremony boots is pretty high. But, if you've got 280 pounds to spare and don't mind investing in them, please click here :)

Made For Blake Lively

from ASOS.com

The minute i saw this Karen Millen dress, Blake Lively came to mind for all the reasons you can imagine. The model bears a somewhat resemblance to her, it's a great dress for her to show off her pins. At 165 pounds, it is a bit pricey but i love the metallic nature of the jacquard, what i don't like is the fact that it's dry clean only. Why do pricey dresses have to be dry clean only? What happened to the option of gentle handwashing? If you're interested in getting this for yourself then click here

Leather Balmania

from ASOS.com

Seems to me like shoulders will be here for quite some time and for those of you that are looking for a brand new leather jacket, can i tempt you with this? It's the Supertrash leather extended shoulder biker jacket...wow, what a long name. It is currently retailing for 250 pounds and you can purchase it here...

from ASOS.com

I must admit that it's been a very long time since i've been interested in anything from ASOS. They've been looking really weird and cheap to me, eventhough i'm aware that most of their items are reasonably priced, i hate it when something looks cheap. But sometimes, the colour of the material also affects how cheap something looks. Let's take this one shouldered playsuit for instance, this navy blue shade looks great but there also happens to be a yellow version that i think could easily pass for tackyville on the wrong person. But don't let me discourage a future purchase, you can get it here for a mere 40 pounds

High Expectations?

Everytime i go to ASOS and look at the items they've designed, i'm always hoping to see something spectacular. I have a certain expectation of what an ASOS item should look and feel like. I'm very aware that most of the prices are budget friendly but at the same time i expect them to design and sell things that don't look like i bought them from a European version of Supre. If you've been to Supre then you'll understand what i'm getting at. So far, most of the designs that hace come out in the past week at a friendly budget look good. But on closer inspection and with a change in colour options for the items of clothing, they do look like a slightly upscale version of Cotton On. I don't know if my eyes are just deceiving me or if i have an unnecessarily high expectation from ASOS. What do you think? Am i being too harsh on them?

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Looking for?

...A pretty little white dress (LCD) to add to your array of clothes in your closet? Well, now you have a pretty option to try from Aqua Couture. I've noticed that most of their designs tend to stand out from the crowd - sometimes they aren't that pretty but i think this one is a looker. It would set you back £85 from ASOS.

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Does This Look Familiar?

Remember Kate Hudson once wore a Roberto Cavalli dress that looks just like this? Well, now you can afford to look just like her by purchasing this Aqua Couture Mirror Maxi Dress from ASOS for £125.

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Effortless Chic

You know, i find Thandie quite annoying. She always looks beautiful without a lick of makeup, looks like she hasn't aged aa day - in fact she manages to look better as she gets older, has a hot husband and two kids but still looks slender and wears her clothes so effortlessly it hurts my eyeballs!!! Here she is rocking a pair of loose pants and showing that you need not look slobby wearing this; Audrey Hepburn would definitely approve non? Here are some options you can use to re-create this look:

Vila Loose Tailored Tie Waist Trouser £35

Vila Asymmetric Loose Tailored Trouser £35
Vera Moda Casual Tailored Chinos £40
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ASOS Boucle Option...

...i bet you're liking me now huh? So after doing a little digging, i found this alternative Boucle Jacket from ASOS to the one i posted yesterday. It's much much cheaper than the Patrizia Pepe one as it is only £60. I agree it doesn't look as Chanely and it comes across more like Tweed and something you'd expect from Vivienne Westwood. But hey, dont complain cause it's still a cute jacket. Enjoy...
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Boucle Jacket...

...Uncle Karl is going to be very upset when he sees this jacket because it looks like something straight off the racks at Chanel. Allow me to introduce you to this Patrizia Pepe Boucle Jacket currently sold at ASOS currently going for £235. This is your chance to have something parisian looking and chic, i know i'm not going to be buying it cause i'm trying to save some money but maybe you might...
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Jacket On Sale...

...This beautiful Alice Palmer Sharp Shoulder Knitted Jacket is currently on sale at ASOS for £105 from £150. For those of you who have a wad of cash to spare and are in love with the current Balmania of shoulder-padded jackets, here's your chance to buy into the trend. The best thing i love about this jacket is the fact that it's knitted and fitted for a real chic look.
Image from ASOS.com

Winter Boy-Style Coat...

I'm not usually a fan of white coats especially as a student because they tend to require a lot of maintenance which equals more expenditure. But this picture of the ASOS model wearing this white Pepe Jeans London Wool Blend Boy Coat has absolutely changed my mind as she looks so sexy and stylish in it. It's great for those girls that don't like anything too feminine and it can easily take you from day to night whilst wearing a pair of jeans, a sexy secretary skirt or an LBD. It would set you back a mere £120.
Image from ASOS.com

Coloured Jeans...

...ever considered wearing a pair of purple coloured jeans or even some randomly coloured pair of jeans but were too scared to risk it? Well, here's your chance to road-test some crazy coloured jeans for a cheap price. This ASOS Iggy Purple Skinny Jeans only retails for £28. If i had smaller thighs i'd definitely be giving this a try...
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LBD...

...with a twist. Check out this ASOS Zip Waist Bandeau Dress currently going for £35 at ASOS. It's a bit of a twist to your classic LBD just in time for the christmas party season. It also comes in a bright pink shade for those that love Paris Hilton's style.

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Summer Pants...

The thing with summer here is that it's sooo hot most of the time you have to resort to wearing shorts and denim cut offs and mini dresses. For me, that's a bit like stress on a daily basis because i hate having to worry about shaving my legs. Wearing jeans every day in summer is like hell especially when there's a heat wave. So instead of torturing myself with constant shaving or sweltering in jeans...another option is to wear loose pants. That's where these Vila Loose Tailored Tie Waist Trouser come into play. They're chic enough to move smoothly from day to night and have enough room for air to freely go through and keep you cool and sane. They'll set you back a mere £35.
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Feeling Like Taylor Swift...

So, i'm absolutely feeling like Taylor Swift with this cute floral shirred waist dress from ASOS for £32. This is such a trans-seasonal dress especially with the Australian climate where winter can easily feel like Spring within a few minutes. Now all i need is for someone to buy this for me for christmas and also throw in the ladder print leggings to just make me feel all giddy inside. Anyone willing to show me some lurv??? *winks*
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