cinnamon & knee high

blouse, Primark

black skirt, New Look

leopard print coat, Internationale

over-the-knee socks, New Look

bag, vintage

brown skinny belt, Primark

timepiece necklace, New Look

black brogues, F&F at Tesco

 Evening! You wouldn't believe how boring my life is nowadays, I look forward to blogging so much because its probably the most exciting thing that'll be happening this week. I barely have anything to even talk about. I guess I'll just talk about clothes haha.

As soon as I walked into college today my headteacher told me off for what I was wearing. Apparently I was 'too sexy' for school. LOL. But whatevs. Thats twice this week I've been reprimanded, and the week isn't over yet...

I bought the blouse and the skirt I'm wearing, at the weekend. I'm loving the cinnamon colour at the moment! I wish I'd bought a smaller size in the skirt because I don't think its meant to be worn high-waisted and I've had to attatch bobby pins to hold it up haha! I found these socks in my drawer when I had a clearout. They were brand-new and unopened so this was the first time I'd worn them. Lookbook me here.

I've been seriously thinking about quitting my two jobs and trying to get a job in Topshop, for example. I need expierience for my uni course, and I just think it'll be amazingggg.

I've only got two lessons tomorrow so I might do any homework I have, so that I don't have to do it over the weekend, then nip into town to get another highlighing kit so that I can ombre my hair again and maybe do a spot of charity shopping. I'm gonna buy some jeans that are too big for me and make them into cut-off shorts :) and maybe even sow some studs on.

Massive congratulations for gorgeous best friend Rose because she's in a relationship and I'm really happy for her! My amazing best friend Jodi also has a blog so make sure to follow! She's an absolute beaut and a really interesting person so have a read:)

Love Monica,xxxxxxxx

khaki jeans & denim brogues.

leather aviator jacket, H&M

striped top, H&M

khaki jeans, Primark

denim brogues, Topshop

headscarf, eBay

bag, vintage

Sorry about the terrible pictures today. It was getting dark and I was cold. Can't get enough of this jacket, when it first came I wasn't as keen and I didn't think I'd wear it much, but it was an excellent buy! This is one of two pairs of jeans I own. My others are leopard print. I NEVER wear normal jeans, I don't even have a reason why. They're just not me. These ones are from Primark. They're the only trousers I've ever bought from there but they're a good fit:) I don't like the buttons they have on the bottom (which you can't see on the photos) but other than that, they're alright! My mum gave me this bag a few days ago. Well, when I say give... I mean I'd been begging for it for aaaaages, but apparently I'm always too 'cheeky' to her, so I don't deserve it. She's had it about 10/15 years and never used it, so now its my turn! :)

I went shopping yesterday! It was a very successful day and I spent all my money! Good times. I bought quite a few things from New Look. I'd gone off it since like last summer, but they had some nice stuff in yesterday so I took advantage. I now have loadsa new clothes to look forward to wearing! Also I can cross a few things off my wishlist which is good! peter pan collared blouse, tobacco coloured cardigan and time piece necklace, all of which I've been after for a while! Time to add more to the wishlist I'm thinking...

I was at work last night, and during the day today. I went to a house party last night after work, but it was pretty bad so I didn't stay long! Think I'm just gonna chill tonight. Sort out some stuff and watch tv, and eat!

Love Monica,xxx

knits and dots.

cream cardigan, Primark

navy jumper, Primark

lace skirt, Topshop

dotty tights, Primark

brown brogues, Primark

necklace, Primark

I shouldn't be still on my laptop at after midnight, I'm proper tired and I need my sleep!

 Sorry for my lack of blogging over these past few days. I've been a bit ill, plus I haven't had time. I felt like absolute death on Tuesday and went to bed as soon as I got home from college. I've just got a really bad cough and a cold! Its depressing being poorly.

I've been very primarky today haven't I? Haha, honestly, I don't understand people that don't like primark, I adore it. This cardigan is so cosy, and it seriously matches everything! I really want one in a rusty brown colour! The only problem with this cardigan, is that its too long. I wore my leopard print coat today and it like comes out of the bottom which is annoying. So I borrowed one of my Mum's vintage cardigans instead:) I bought the skirt last year, but I kinda only found it by accident, I was just trying a top on and wanted to see what it would look like with a skirt. And it turns out this skirt is one of my favourites.

I'm excited to go charity shopping in town tomorrow, I went with Mollie and India today for a bit, but I didn't bring enough money. Totally starting a 'charity shop wednesday' tradition!

I've just been to the cinema this evening, to see 127 hours with James. The film is really good, but proper gruesome at points... I really want to see Black Swan when its out, looks amazing.

Love Monica,xxxxxxxxxxx

aviator & crochet.

 

pink mesh dress, Primark

black leather aviator jacket, H&M

brown skinny belt, Primark

I've been sent home from work early today because I feel so ill. I'm like absolutely boiling but shivering at the same time. Its horrible. I'm meant to be at work at my other job tonight, then I was planning to go to a party after work but i guess we'll just see how I feel. I'm sat in bed at the moment with a cuppa tea and a hot water bottle. How very glamorous.

I went for an Indian last night with my friends, it was lovely to catch up with everyone! I'm not really a fan of Indian food though :/ but I guess it was alright. My friends Phoebe and Mollie were trying to get me to use rhyming titles for my blog again. Some ideas were, 'curry and worry' and 'rice and slice of naan bread' haha!

I wore this pink dress, which I've had a couple of months but never worn. It reminds me of the skirt Carrie wears on the opening credits to Sex & The City. Its a bit prommy, but I toughened it up with my aviator:) please hype me on Lookbook!

My fringe is growing out well, I might not have to use clips to pin it back soon, exciting stuff!

I feel like I haven't been shopping in AGES. Hopefully I'll be going next weekend, I've been saving, so I'm all set for a big shop! :D

Love Monica;x

copper & navy.

Leopard Print Coat, Internationale

Copper Shirt, Topshop

Navy Skirt, Topshop

Brown Pixie Boots, eBay

Tan Satchel, eBay

I ♥ Tuesdays! My friends, Rose and Jodi who both have amazing blogs by the way, so please follow! Anyways, Jode, Rose and I go to different cafes in town after college every Tuesday. It probably sounds a bit sad, but I love it. Its so nice to catch up over a cuppa tea! :) Also, probably the highlight of my week, 90210 is on tonight!

I've had a stressful past few days, but I'm really happy at the moment. I had my business and my maths exams yesterday, and I'm so glad they're out of the way. My maths exam was solid! So I've probably failed that, but my business one wasn't too bad, saying that... I'll have failed :\

I bought this leopard print coat in the sales after Christmas, from Internationale. I know, its not the

 best of shops, but it was so cheap! I saw one in Topshop for £50, reduced from like £70, then I saw this one reduced from £45, to £25. So I just thought, why not!? I love this shirt at the moment, and I need more pieces this copper colour. My hair kinda fades into my shirt on the pictures lol. I bought the skirt a few months ago from Topshop, but this was the first time I've worn it, I kinda wish it was longer, so I could wear it more high waisted, but what can you do?! I was a bit gutted when I saw it for about half the price I paid for it in the Christmas sales though.

Please will everyone follow me on Twitter? @helloomonica :) & also I'm going to be changing my blog URL to monicabarleycorn instead of helloomonica, in the next few days, so I just thought I'd let you all know! :)

Lastly, I just want to say a massive thankyou, to Lily Melrose, for linking me on her blog, and HELLO to all my new followers! Thankyou so much for reading!

Love Monica,xxxxxx

leather & velvet

leather aviator jacket, H&M

striped swallow jumper, Republic

black velvet skirt, Primark

worker boots, Garage Shoes

Incase you hadn't noticed already, my aviator came today! I ordered it on the 26th of November... and it arrived on the 8th of January! Ridiculous, 6 weeks and 1 day! I've already rang up kicking off at them about 5 times, and the best they can offer me is a £5 gift voucher. pffft. But I'm just glad its finally here, so I can get as much use as possible out of it this winter and spring.

Can you tell my hair is blonder at the ends? I did ombred it again on wednesday night and I'm actually really happy with it. And my fringe is nearly long enough for me to have my centre parting without using clips to pin it back, exciting stuff! Sorry about the brightness of these photos by the way! They were taken with the sun like directly on my face, so its natural.

I've just had a full day of hardcore revision today. I actually cannot wait for these exams to be over. In a way, I'm kinda glad they're both on the same day, at least that'll get them out of the way. I've got an A Level Maths Module C1and also a Business & Economics Module. Wish me luck! :|

I really need to start eating healthier. Pot Noodles aren't the best source of nutrients for a meal! And I kinda feel guilty that I've only been to the gym once this week, but I have been doing lots of revision instead, so thats my excuse.

I've changed the layout of my blog quite a lot recently, and I'll probably continue fiddling around with it until I actually like it! My lookbook profile is pretty rubbish but I've got my twitter on the side there, which I'm fully addicted to, so expect that to be updated every few minutes haha!

anyways, I better get back to revision, nice life!

Love Monica.xxx

daises and headscarves.

leopard print pussybow blouse, Matalan

black leggings, Primark

fur lined brown pixie boots, eBay

headscarf, eBay

I'm actually quite happy at the moment.. You know when you get a compliment, and you feel good about yourself? Well its kinda lasted a couple of days, so I just.. I don't know, I just feel good.

These past couple of days, I've definetly been feeling the pressure of A Levels more. We were back at college yesterday, so I had a couple of coursework deadlines and i'm being constantly reminded about my exams next Monday. I have a Maths and a Business one on the same day, how unlucky! So I've been trying to revise lots, but then again, whenever I attempt to go on revision websites I just get distracted by clothes, and Facebook, and Twitter. So I'm probably better just sitting in a quiet place with no internet or phones!

I need something to look forward to, everything seems to have passed, Christmas, New Year, meals, parties! I might be going for a meal with my friends this weekend which'll be lovely:)  I did have 90210 to look forward to yesterday, which was immense! But now I'll have to wait until next Tuesday to see that again :/

A New Years Resolution of mine was to continue with this blog, and also to start using proper grammar when I type. Just simple things like capital letters and punctuation, simple things that I'm using too lazy to bother!

A few little things have been pissing me off lately. I just don't really understand some people. And i try to be nice about things but just end up getting into big arguments :/ hopefully everything will sort itself out.

I'm going to ombre my hair again tonight! :) I've had the highlighting kit aaaages, but I haven't got round to doing it. This will be the third time I've done it. I'm not going to be scared this time, I mean, whats the worst that could happen?! I want it a lot blonder at the ends, like noticeable... So we'll see!

Love Monica.xxxx