Wolf Whistle

Weekday

Been thinking a lot about owning a pair of these cuffs - one handcuff for each wrist! - and wearing them with the simplest of outfits so you look mostly at my wrists. (Mmmm... new erogenous zone?)

This is by an amazing brand called Weekday... who don't sell online and have no shops in England. No fair! I can't get this bracelet out of my head.

Really this is just a quick reminder that all my SEVEN wonderful fashion and beauty competitions end tonight. Click here to see the list of all the competitions - or, you know, just click on my blog and scroll down for all of them. I will be announcing the winners tomorrow, so stay tuned!

#7 Jewellery By Vanya: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, CHARLOTTE!

Today's giveaway is too adorable for words! Jewellery by Vanya is an online store full of the sweetest Victorian inspired treasures and today I'm really pleased to be giving away the item of your choice from the store!

The winner will be able to choose whichever item they like (subject to availability) and while you could chose anything you like, I know what I like...

Filigree Locket Necklace - £14

Giraffe necklace - £12

Victoriana Fan Necklace - £14

Ribbon Necklace - £12

 

Lightning Ring - £14 (my favourite!)

Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway, Jewellery by Vanya!

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LISTEN UP!

Today's prize: An item from Jewellery by Vanya
How to enter: Just comment on this post!
International entries welcome for this prize
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be selected using random.org to be fair

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P.S. I love you guys! Sorry to keep plugging away at this, but here's the usual spiel: please follow me on Twitter, Google Friend Connect (in the sidebar), my feed here  or Bloglovin.

#6 Debenhams: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, BARBARA!

I'm writing this at lightning speed because me and my boyfriend are going out for the day to the seaside and I forgot to schedule this post yesterday... whoops.

Today's prize is in two parts. A beautiful Ted Baker multi coloured butterfly print kimono worth £49.50 AND a £25 voucher, both courtesy of Debenhams! What would you get with your voucher? Because Debenhams sells a little bit of everything, you could get some Chanel or Benefit make-up, a great pair of Henry Holland shoes (I'm partial to these ones) bits and pieces to make your home look beautiful or if you are more generous than me you can buy something for someone you love!

Thanks for sponsoring this prize, Debenhams!

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TECHNICALITIES

Today's prize: A Ted Baker Kimono and £25 voucher from Debenhams
How to enter: Just comment on this post!
International entries welcome for this prize
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be selected using random.org to be fair

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And, while I'm at it: don't forget to follow me on Twitter (900 is soooo close), Google Friend Connect (in the sidebar), my feed here if you're a Google Reader person (like all the cool kids are) or Bloglovin.

#5 Accessories Online: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, JASMINE!

I'm going to keep today's post short and snappy because I'm not feeling great right now - but I am a little bit perked up by today's amazing prize! How do you fancy a £40 voucher to buy yourself some amazing new jewellery from Accessories Online? (It's a rhetorical question: of course you fancy it!)

And what could you get with your £40? I'd be tempted by this David Aubrey initial necklace but that's because I'm obsessed with initial jewellery! I've picked some of my other favourite bits - birds, keys, chunky rings and just about everything by Tatty Devine - below to give you and idea of the fantastic range that Accessories Online offer. Your only problem will be choosing what you like best!

 

Anna Lou of London Robin and Owl necklaces - £24.95 each

 
Tatty Devine ice-cream splat headpiece - £27
Tatty Devine seaside bunting necklace - £27

Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland three keys necklace - £25.87
Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland curved key bracelet in gold - £24.95

Karen Millen triangle stone ring - £30
Angie Gooderham geometric gold nugget ring - £31.95

Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway, Accessories Online!

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PAY ATTENTION!

Today's prize: A £40 voucher from Accessories Online
How to enter: Just comment on this post!
International entries welcome for this prize
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be selected using random.org to be fair

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And, lastly, just to sneak in my public service announcement for the day: I hope if you're new to Wolf Whistle that you like it! And if you do like it, please do show your appreciation by following me on Twitter (I can't wait to hit 900!), Google Friend Connect (in the sidebar), my feed here if you're a Google Reader person (represent!) or Bloglovin.

#4 TK Maxx: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, TATE!

I've written a lot about TK Maxx because, well: I love it. I used to rummage through the Milton Keynes store when I was a teenager while my dad and brother were off buying and trading football cards. I always loved the eclectic mix off off-beat high-street, cool little know gems and designer bargains.  I'd trail my fingers through the rails packed full of goodies and long for the days when I'd have some money to buy the gorgeous things!

Unfortunately for me (and luckily for my wallet) I've never lived near a TK Maxx... until they opened a fabulous flagship store just by Tottenham Court Road station. (Read my report on the opening here!) I've already bought some fabulous things from there (including the gorgeous maxi dress I'm wearing here) and I'm delighted to be able to give you the chance to find your own gems!

The lovely Lily over at TK Maxx has donated a £50 gift card for one of you lucky lot. If you're not near a TK Maxx, don't worry; they now have their amazing own website packed full of bargains. (And while you're at it, you should sign up to their fun Facebook page and Twitter, too!)

What could you get with your voucher? (If it was me, I would buy these shoes in a heartbeat - the cutest little orange sandals perfect for teaming with socks!) Browsing the website is a dangerous pastimes for me but I'm picked some of my favourites to give you an idea of what you could get...

Swallow printed top - £14.99 (RRP £30)
Jewelled dress - £29.99 (RRP £65)

Ravel Multi-strap sandals - £29.99 (RRP £70)
Peep-toe heels - £16.99 (RRP £40)

 

Faux fur collar jacket - £29.99
Black zipper dress - £16.99

Curve flap satchel - £49.99 (RRP £89.99)
Red Tretorn pumps - £7! (RRP £50)

Or you could buy menswear or homeware or beauty, of course! That's the joy of a voucher.Thanks for the great prize, TK Maxx!

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THE TECHNICAL BIT

Today's prize: A £50 voucher from TK Maxx
How to enter: Just comment on this post!
UK only entries for this prize, sorry!
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be selected using random.org to be fair

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And - are you bored of this bit yet? - while you're here and if you like Wolf Whistle, please do follow me on Twitter, Google Friend Connect (in the sidebar), my feed here if you're a Google Reader person (like I am!) or Bloglovin.

Swap Shop n Bop

Anyone fancy this tonight? I'm going!

Swap Shop N Bop at The Hideaway
7pm - late and just £3 on the door
Between Archway and Tuffnell Park tubes
Visit the website for better directions!

It's your usual swap shop antics teamed with a nice bit of music and some cheap drinks. Bring up to five quality items of clothing and swap them for tokens. Have a browse amongst all the goodies and a drink while the acoustic act is playing so you know exactly what you're going for, then get swapping!

Let me know either here or via Twitter if you fancy it!

#3 Betty Hula Beauty: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, PIXIE!

Is everyone enjoying competition week so far? I've had lots of entries for the first two competitions - the £60 Sarenza shoe voucher and the leopard print Motel dresses - so I'm assuming you like them!

Today's prize is a fabulous beauty set from my new discoveries Betty Hula Beauty. I already had a trial sample of these great products, but one of you lucky things will get a full set consisting of:

1 Rum and Blackcurrant 120ml moisturiser
1 Kiwi & Lime 120ml moisturiser
1 Champagne & Spice 120ml moisturiser
1 The Secret Anti Ageing oil 50ml (my favourite!)

Thank you so much, Betty Hula!

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IMPORTANT INFOS

Today's prize: A fabulous beauty set from Betty Hula
How to enter: Just comment on this post!
UK only entries for this prize, sorry!
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be selected using random.org to be fair

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And if you could just do one little thing for me in return? Add me on Twitter - I think an amazing blogiversary present would be to hit 900 followers by September 1st!

#2 Ark Clothing: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

 

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS, BLAIR AND ADELE!

Today's prize was almost impossible. I don't mean to sort out, thanks to Gareth at Ark's fantastic organising skills, but to CHOOSE. Have you seen the Ark Clothing website? Guys, it's full of gorgeous stuff and I had to choose a prize for YOU. (And remind myself that I was giving it away, oops.)

Eventually, thanks to a lot of votes from my Twitter babes, leopard print slightly edged the vote over florals and so I picked TWO SIZES of this totally Autumn/Winter 2010 appropriate dress from Motel.

MOTEL JEAN ANIMAL PRINT DRESS

£34.99

One in a size 8/10
One in a size 12/14

"Must have dress from Motel. Slim fitting jersey skirt creates the perfect contrast to the loose fitting chiffon style top. Top features bold animal print. Scooped arm holes and neckline. 51% Cotton, 46% Rayon, 3% Lycra. Hand wash in cold water."

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Today's prize: One of two gorgeous Motel dresses
How to enter: Just comment on this post! Specify size 8/10 OR 12/14.
International entries welcome for this prize
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be selected using random.org to be fair

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If neither of these fit your beautiful body, don't fret not! There are more competitions coming this week and I promise there will be something for you. Don't forget to enter yesterday's giveaway for a fabulous £60 Sarenza shoe voucher!

Remember everyone, for my own personal sanity, there will be no extra entries for doing anything else. But it's only fair of you to add me on Twitter, (or retweet this!) Google Reader (feed here or my Friend Connect in the sidebar, if it is working today) or Bloglovin' if you haven't already, yeah? There will be kisses coming at you over the interwebs!

#1 Sarenza: Wolf Whistle Birthday Giveaways

THIS COMPETITION IS OVER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER, ALLY!

Wolf Whistle is fast approaching its second birthday and to celebrate, I've got a whole weeks worth of competitions lined up for you. Don't say I never give you anything, ok? Because after this week I may never want to give you anything ever again. (I'm just kidding... I think.)

The first prize is a bit awesome, if I do say so myself! The lovely people at Sarenza shoes have been kind enough to donate a £60 voucher to the lucky girl or guy (THEY DO MEN'S SHOES TOO, BOYS!) who wins.

Here are some of my favourites, all under £60:

  

But my absolute favourites are:

 

Planisphere Roberta shoes, £60

and

Moheda Sofie shoes, £60

...but you can pick anything you like! That's the beauty of a voucher, innit. Thank you for sponsoring this competition, Sarenza!

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THE FULL DETAILS

Today's prize: £60 Sarenza shoes voucher
How to enter: Just comment ONCE on this post!
UK only entries for this prize, sorry
Entry deadline: Midnight GMT on August 31st
Winner announced: Wednesday 1st September
Winner will be picked using random.org to be fair

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As I will be running so many concurrent giveaways and NEED to keep this simple for myself, (i.e. so I'm not completely insane by this time next week) there will be no extra entries for doing anything else. Just comment on this entry and I'll enter you into the competition!

But, as this is a competition to say thank you to my followers, do make sure to follow me on Twitter (or retweet this!), Google Reader (Friend Connect in the side window or add my feed) or Bloglovin'.

What I've Been Buying

So recently I've mentioned in passing on here and on Twitter all the jumble sales/clothes swapping/car boots/vintage shopping I've been doing and I'm finally getting round to showing some of my bits and pieces off! This isn't everything I've bought recently (oh gosh, how naughty of me) but it is most of it - and everything was cheap, at least!

(Well, this was most of my recent purchases... until I went to Susie of Style Bubble's yard sale yesterday and came back with a load of bargains purchased from her and Fiona of Save Our Shoes... but that's for another day!)

These two bits were both from Battersea car boot sale. I'll be going again soon and doing a kind of mini bloggers meet up with a whole bunch of awesome ladies, so if you want to be part of our car boot crew, holla at me in the coments!

80's Gap dress - £2
Primark satchel - 35p (it was all I had left and she was closing up!)

These two are probably my very favourite pieces. I've wanted a leather backpack for ages!

Leather backpack -  £15 - Brick Lane
Vintage 50's skirt - £10 - Let's Get Ready To Jumble!

Topshop BNWT bag - £3 - Battersea car boot
White lace bag - £FREE - Swapped with Ellie
EPIC black skirt - £10 - Big Bum Jumble (which I will write about soon!)

 

Floral dress - £1 - Walthamstow

I bought this new for a quid! It's super 90s and I love it.

 

This one is so sweet and fits like a dream.

Dorothy Perkins BNWT dress (originally £40!) - £4 - Battersea Car Boot

Brocade dress - £FREE - Big Bum Jumble

This was my modelling outfit and I was given it for taking part. It's so much prettier than this picture suggests and it fits me so nicely.

And finally: my beehive! If you follow me on Twitter you might have already seen a Twitpic of this but here's my first ever beehive that I managed to do all by myself... well, with the help of a whole load of Aussie hairspray and Bumpits. I stuck two together because the big one was just not big enough. (Go big or go home, no?)

What's your favourite of my new pieces? (My boyfriend likes the Dorothy Perkins dress; I think my favourite is the vintage skirt.) What have you been buying lately? Show, tell!

80%20

I seem to have been shoe obsessed lately on Wolf Whistle, I know (says the girl who just wrote her Autumn/Winter six-part shoe wishlist and is now working on part two!) but shoes by 80%20 NYC from their new fall collection were just too awesome not to post.

They'd be on the second part of my wishlist if I could pick just one pair!

 

 

Well... if my fairy shoe godmother is listening: please can I have the brown wedges?

And, speaking of fairy shoe godmothers, I'd like to be yours! if you use the code wolfwhistle at Rubber Sole right now, it'll get you an extra 10% off. (I'm trying to decide which colour Doc Martens to buy.) I love you guys!

Blake Lively for Interview Magazine

If there were Team Serena and Team Blair tee shirts in the same crazy manner that the kids are wearing those Team Edward and Team Jacob tees, I'd be wearing the one that rhymed with 'flair' rather than one rhyming with, errr... 'marina'.

But you have to admit: Lively looks FIERCE in these photos for Interview magazine.

 

P.S. Leighton, you're still my favourite.

Mimco: An Unpredictable Revolution

Last week I got the most dreamy present in the post. Who doesn't love brown paper packages tied up with string? I know that it's one of my favourite things...

"This summer, a revolution will begin. But do not expect to see overturned cars lit by angry mobs, nor military intervention. For when Mimco start a revolution they do it in style.

inspired by the mystery and secret handshakes of past uprisings, and drawing from the restless human spirit that sees people from cultures the world over rise to create changer, Mimco have fashion a season titled 'An Unpredictable Revolution', in stores July 2010."

 

And what was in the gold box?
A book with secret a compartment, a key and a wax sealed letter...

...and, best of all: the most beautiful pair of shoes.

So, soon I will be styling myself with those gorgeous shoes for one of Mimco's four themes of their new range. I'm thinking teaming the shoes with more nudes and blacks, leather and jersey, silver bracelets and wild hair...

Darkness Becomes Her

Tortured Elegance

Twisted Kinship

Minimal Overload

Which theme do you think I should choose?

Betty Hula Beauty

This is definitely not a beauty blog and I am definitely not a beauty blogger. But (and isn't there always a but?) when a natural beauty company offers to send you some samples of its yummy products, I wasn't going to say no.

Betty Hula Beauty have a small but perfectly formed range of natural moisturisers and skin care products made with fairly traded, natural ingredients and exotic scents which, they promise, will tantalise and awaken your skin. And the products are suitable for you even if you have sensitive or problem skin!

I have horribly dry elbows, so I knew exactly where my sample of the Kiwi & Lime Shea Butter was going! I'm notoriously fussy about moisturisers and of what/how much they smell, but this one had just a fresh, lovely hint of two of my favourite fruits. And, most importantly, my elbows feel silky smooth.

I also got a bottle of "The Secret" - Betty Hula's anti-aging oil. Obviously I can't tell you yet whether it's going to cure all my up-and-coming wrinkles but it has made my face feel lovely and soft without being cloying. I put it on before I went to sleep like Betty suggested! Although it's only a tiny bottle, I have the feeling that this oil will go a long way and last for agessss.

And the good news is that soon I will be running a Betty Hula Beauty competition so you lovelies can get your hands on some of these delicious products. Lucky you!

Love Magazine: The Gorgeous Issue

I think that I've written a blog post about the cover of every issue of Love magazine that has come out so far, but how can I resist it? True to their usual amazing form, they've chosen six beautiful women for their Gorgeous issue.

I actually really like every cover! Whose cover do you like best? I think I'll try to get my hands on a Rosie or Lauren edition.

Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley

Another Love cover for Agyness Deyn (love the nose studs!)

Alessandro Ambrosio

Gisele

Lauren Hutton: an absolute icon

and, err, a mannequin!

There is only one thing I'd like to say here: I wish Love had remembered that 'gorgeous' isn't synonymous with 'white'. Beauty comes in every colour!