New Outfit - Velvet Skirt.

Just a quick one to show you all my new skirt in that love or it hate fabric - VELVET!

Apparently (or so the magazines tell us) velvet is huge this A/W, so I decided to give it a whirl:

You can't see that it's velvet - but it is!
Primark - £5

The shirt is an old one my boyfriend bought for me - owls, multi-coloured triangles, need I say more?

I'm currently not very well so apologies for the small post, also I have to decide on a pair of boots whether I like them best in Brown or Black - I'm SO stuck!
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Urban Outfitters Homeware.

The crave to have my own place is getting stronger by the day - despite never having any money and only having a job with awful pay (but good perks).
So instead here is a mini wish list of things I want SO badly from Urban Outfitters:

Cat Bow Plate - £6.00
A cat which has ben somewhat humanized - I need it!

Teapot by Pipstudio - £35
Pipstudio also have amazing teacups, I'd love a set like this!

Mini Squirrel cushion - £30
love this litte guy he's so cute! Although I'd rather have a real pet squirrel!

Squirrel by R. Berkley - £30
Again an animal put in human clothes - wantwantwant!

Aunt Sadie's Paris Candle - £14
Lily scented with a gorgeous picture of Paris on.

Good-Night Tattoo Pillows - £25
This is my favourite item - ever!

Do you live alone? How is it?
Now, I'm off to make noodles and enjoy a relaxing night!
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New Outfit - Tapered Trousers.

Thankyou for all the comments on my last new outfit post, some of them made me laugh I didn't know wether to take offense or what at some of the comments! Anyway lets move on to the next one:

Tapered trousers are everywhere right now! I had some in the summer that were linen (with a paperbag top) but wanted some for winter too.

Trousers - Zara
£29.99

They fit really well, I rolled the bottoms up to give them the tapered end effect.

The trousers came with a thin tan belt - which is obviously an excellent added bonus!

The shoes:

Nude courts - Primark
£10

So there is part 2 of my mini spree, I have some amazing boots to show you soon, aswell as one more purchase!
Hope your weekend has been fun filled and you've all wrapped up warm!
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New Outfit - Leopard Print Playsuit.

Been a little naughty recently and bought some new clothes and shoes, despite needed to save every little penny for Dollars - which is another bit of news, me and my friend decided to spend my 21st in New York City! So off we go Jan 3rd for 7 days and nights, NY is my favorite place and this will be my 3rd time there.

Ok back to my new outfit:

Leopard Playsuit, Primark - £13

Chain cardigan, H&M - £24.99
(as seen in my H&M online post!)

The playsuit is a size 8 yet you need HUGE boobs to make it fit the chest (which I don't have!).
I've managed to safety pin it from the inside.

Peach Brogues, Primark - £8

What have you been spending too much money on recently?
I do have more on the way - oops!
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And the winner is...

I am very pleased to announce the winner of my Playful Promises giveaway is:

Tilly from Hat Full of Sky!

Congratulations! I have sent you an email with details of what to do next.

Don't worry if you didn't win this time I've actually started getting ready for my own put together giveaway which I'll do in the next 2 weeks. 

I also will be posting photos of all my (naughty) recent purchases in the next couple of days.

Thanks to all who entered 

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MAC lip treats.

The best thing about your mum going on holiday for a week and leaving you to look after all the naughty animals? The presents!

Obviously I got the usual foreign sweets but what I didn't expect was some lovely M.A.C lip goodies!

M.A.C Satin lipstick - a classic bright red-blue in 'Mac Red'. 

M.A.C Lip Conditioner - Soft petroleum based (but not gloopy like a vaseline) perfect for a base under lipstick on winer lips.

Just the lipstick on it's own.

With the conditioner underneath. It gives it a glossy look which is in all the magazines as going to be HUGE this A/W.

I love them both and how I can go from matte to glossy just by combining the products. So thankyou mum!

Tomorrow is the last day you can enter my giveaway (click HERE) so hurry!!

Also today I won an Eyeko competition and won the book 'The Queen of New Beginnings' - I never win anything so I'm very happy :)
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High School Spirit!

First of all this post is totally inspired by the lovely Ivonne over at i just nod.

I'm 20 and British so the never go to the American high school thing you see in films. I'm a huge nerd for anything musical too and I've already done a Glee inspired post so now it's time to do a High School Musical post. Heck yes (see i told you I was a nerd!).

Obviously the films are cheesy as hell, aimed at small children BUT do contain to beautiful eye candy that is known as Zac Efron - and I LOVE them (and him)!!

Images via: here and here.

Here are the 2 main characters, Troy and Gabriella (Zacs IRL girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens/Bitch :P) and now here is my take on their characters high school style:

I was given the T-shirt by my boyfriend who once went through a Troy Bolton faze - American Apparel
Shorts - Primark
Sports socks - American Apparel
Vans Authentics - Office

What films are your guilty pleasures? 

Also you have 2 days left to enter my giveaway so go go hurry! (Click HERE)

Hope you've all had a great weekend.

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Betty Hula!

Recently the lovely Betty Hula offered us bloggers the chance to sample some of the lovely products they have to offer, I of course snapped up the chance and here is my review:

The Secret Anti Aging Oil
Kiwi and Lime Shea Butter

Now I'm 20 so I'm hoping I don't need anti-aging oil, but I gave it a go on my 'laughter lines', no improvement yet on the eyes BUT a great improvement on a line on my forehead (which is more likely from frowning).

It comes out as a light brown oil but has a similar feel to Elizabeth Arden Advance Night  Repair and drys just as quick without leaving a oily feeling on the skin. I have oily skin as it is so didn't apply alot.

I can't even explain the smell to you, it's like KeyLime Pie and I just want to eat it!
Also comes in Rum & Blackcurrant and Champagne and Spice - I NEED to try these!

Looks and feels like a Souffle, really light and fluffy but very moisturising. Lasts for ages!

Now until Monday (20th) Betty Hula have 25% off everything so head on over to www.bettyhula.co.uk.

Don't forget to head over to my giveaway (HERE) you only have 4 days left so go go go!
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Playful Promises + GIVEAWAY!

Playful Promises are a lingerie company who also offer swimwear and gifting, it was created in and is based in London. I really love the way they use a playful and quirky designs to make their products flirty and sexy with that 50's pin-up style. With bra sizing ranging upto 32A - 34DD and 36B - 36DD, and upto a dress size 16 - it's great for every shape and size, giving the same fierce and flirty way.

They are stocked in amazing shops like Urban Outfitters, Topshop and Harvey Nichols aswell as having their own boutique in East London. However all products can be found on their new website www.playfulpromises.com.

Here are a few of my favourite collections:

Dolly Corset - £50
Perfect for creating hourglass figures.

Betty - available from the end of Nov.
Love the cute nautical 50's style.

Marilyn Collection
Gorgeous magenta with light pink satin ribbon detail.

Sophia Collection
Classic and sophisticated, matte black satin with light pink detail.

Now onto my favourite items - the silk embroidered panties!

Pin-Up Girl Flamingo - £15
Come in a limited edition tin with gorgeous pin-up girl artwork.

Nautical Skull - £25
Part of the 'Lost at Sea' collection, tattoo inspired.

Ahoy! - £20
Part of the 'Lost at Sea' range. I'm a sucker for anything with an anchor on!

GIVEAWAY:

Now Playful Promises have kindly offered me a pair of the 'Lost at Sea' panties as a giveaway to my wonderful readers! 

The pair in question are these:

Blinded By Love - Worth £25
Blush pink silk hipster briefs with bright blue trim with a tattoo inspired heart and dagger embroidered on the back.

When the lucky winner has been selected and contacted, you will get to state your size.

To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is:

1. You must be a follower of my blog.

2. To enter, go to www.playfulpromises.com, check out their items and comment on this blogpost which collection or item is your favourite - don't forget to add a way to contact you!

3. For 1 additional entry you can mention this giveaway on your blog (then leave a 2nd comment here linking me to it) 

OR 

You can tweet about the giveaway using this message: 'There is a giveaway happening over on @cowbiscuits blog, go to http://cowbiscuits.blogspot.com to enter' (or use link to this post)

Giveaway will close Tuesday 21st September and is open worldwide, so hurry!!

In conjunction with the giveaway the lovely ladies at Playful Promises are offering my readers a 20% online discount, all you have to do is use the code: cowbiscuits at the checkout. This ends at midnight on 21st September.

Hope your all as excited as I am!

Good luck!

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For any queries email me at nfgchimp@hotmail.com

Loulou Loves You.

Loulou Loves You are a lingerie (but they also dabble in accessories such as hair bows and peter-pan style collars) company who hand-make their items. Everything comes in a box all wrapped up and is 100% silk so worth every penny! 

You can take a look at the site HERE, but here are my favourite items:

Lola Playsuit - £225
A little expensive yes, but if i had the money...

As you can see it wears wonderfully!

Lola Heart High Knickers - £60.
These are adorable! I love bloomer type underwear.

Love 'Day' Cami - £55
Love the colours.

Lavina Feather Necklace - £55
This is my favourite item, it could go with anything and I love the petrol colour feathers.

What do you think? I love it however I couldn't splash out on underwear on my wage/budget! I'll be posting about another amazing lingerie company in a few days - with a giveaway!
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Animal Prints pt.2

Here is part 2 of my animal printed items of clothing collection!

This wonderfully cheesy, 80's, XXL kitty sweater fits perfectly as a dress style top, teamed with shorts or leggings!

Wolf shirt by The Mountain I got last summer to wear with shorts , forgot how much I love it!

...and last but not least, I only remembered I owned this today - Flamingo print cardi from Dorothy Perkins!

I loved reading all your comments on the last post so thankyou so much! 

Hope you've all had a wonderful weekend! 

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Animal Prints pt.1

I'm a total sucker for anything with a cute animal on! 

There are lots about at the moment but I've been going strong with the animal theme for a long while now, so here is the first part of my favourite items I own with an animal on:

I got this from my boyfriend last Christmas.
I LOVE hamsters, they are my favourite animal.

This is by Art Disco, it's probably my favourite jumper ever!
Aztec + Owl = sweet sweet joy!

I've posted this before (here) but I'm a sucker for Deer anything so this was a must for a favourites list!

Do you own anything with a animal pic on? Most importantly...whats your favourite animal?!
Also I hit 200 followers last night so I am planning TWO giveaways for your lovelies!
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H&M Online!

With Zara launching online last week and now H&M - say goodbye to your wages packets!

If you sign-up to H&M online you can get first dibs of the online stock, here are my favourite pieces:

Jumper in Navy, on the site it's teamed with a belt, looks fab!
£12.99

Leopard abstract top, dark purples very in this season.
£12.99

Wonderful Pixie boots.
£24.99

Lace sleeve dress, bargain!
£12.99

Scarf, Gypsy style.
£9.99

My favourite thing: Chain detail cardigan. Need this NOW!
£24.99

Wow! I can't wait to get my mitts on some of these wonderful pieces!
What are your favourites?
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