What To Wear: New Years Eve

Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog

Heyyyy!! Massive internet hellos!!

I feel like it's been a while since I blogged (my last post went up over a week ago!) but I've been SERIOUSLY busy, celebrating my bday, getting engaged (more on that later!) and literally working ALL. OF. THE. TIME!!

We're finishing work on midday Tuesday (thank the lord) and I can't wait to take some time off and catch up with family and friends! This year, amazingly, I already have New Year already sorted - I'm heading to a house party thrown by some of my boyfriends fiancee's (so not used to that) friends! But that doesn't mean I'm going to slow down on the sparkle - No way!

This sequin shift dress from Boohoo is just NYE perfection.

The shape is a simple shift, and it could easily be worn by itself and with some killer heels. However, I decided to wear a white shirt underneath to give it some preppy vibes and cinch in the waist with a pattern-clashing, leopard print belt. This teamed with patent Primark heels, gives all kinds of textures, that I just, LOVE.

Tip: This Suedette, fringe bag can also be used as a clutch!! But throw it over your shoulder for when you hit the dance floor :-) 

Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog

Outfit: Adina Woven Shift Star Dress - Boohoo*, Tassel Bag - Boohoo*, White Shirt - River Island (similar) Patent Heels - Primark, Leopard Print Belt - ASOS. 

Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog
Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog
Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog
Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog
Star Sequin Shift Dress Boohoo - Rock On Holly Blog

PS. As it was my birthday lately, I decided to treat myself to a new camera... The Olympus Pen Gen!! This is my first blog post using the camera, and it's amazing how different it is to my DSRL? I'll have to review it soon!


My IWOOT Christmas Gift Picks

Scrabble Lights IWoot on Rock On Holly

So! How's your Christmas shopping going?? Are you one of those super organised peeps who stocked up on Black Friday deals? Or are you going to be a last minute, panic-buyer on Crimbo Eve?!

I have to admit, I haven't really gotten started yet... And I was kinda panicking! Except, a couple of weeks ago I was invited to a festive party with IWOOT in Manchester's Northern Quarter... It was a great opportunity to check out some of their top picks for Christmas Gift giving for all budgets and people! From your boyfriend to your Bessie, there's got to be a little something special for most of the people on your Christmas list.

Have a look at some of the super cute goodies on display below:

Scrabble Lights IWoot on Rock On Holly

I came away with these funky Scrabble lights! How awesome!? Yes, I did put "Rock On" on them in honour of my blog... But I think these would make a great pressie for my sis who is looking to move house after Christmas!

What I like about these are that

Scrabble Lights IWoot on Rock On Holly

Next up, these Bauble Shot Glasses!! Yup, Bauble. Shot Glasses.

So much festive fun in one little box! These are going to be such a cool gift for my Uncle who has his own bar!

Christmas Bauble Shot Glass
Christmas Bauble Shot Glass
Christmas Bauble Shot Glass


Happy shopping!
*Features pr samples

OOTD: Hey Girl

Hey Girl Dom And Ink Sweater

Ok, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't struggling to keep up with my blog at the moment...

Work has just been craaazy since the start of November and after a 12 hour day, the last thing that you feel like doing is switching on a laptop and editing photos! However, luckily, I managed to combine my blogging with my work (running Rock On Ruby Clothing) to for a photoshoot showcasing our HOT NEW Dom and Ink Collection!! Yesssss!!!!

The new stuff is literally so, so cool! I probably have half of it in my wardobe!

So, I wanted to show how you don't always have to style a slogan sweater with jeans - why not funk it up a bit?! I teamed my Hey Girl Sweater with this gorgeous suede, vintage, tassled skirt. You will NEVER guess how much this was??

£5. Yes, £5. And it is such good quality!

It's from the website Everything5Pounds (great name) and I chose it after being invited to a blogger event with them a few weeks ago. I was so, so impressed with the quality of everything I received, I couldn't wait to put some of it to good use on our ROR shoot!

Hey Girl Dom And Ink Sweater

Outfit: Leather Jacket (stolen from Dom and Ink!) Vintage Skirt: Everything 5 Pounds,  Hey Girl Sweater: Rock On Ruby, Heels: Primark

Hey Girl Dom And Ink Sweater
Hey Girl Dom And Ink Sweater
Hey Girl Dom And Ink Sweater

PS. I swear to god I had tanned before this shoot, so I'm not sure why I'm looking so pasty!! :-(

Let me know what you think of our new Dom and Ink Collection!


Beauty: Vice Palette

Urban Decay Vice Eye Shadow Palette

Ok, let's talk Christmas presents...

You know that old saying, "what to buy for someone who has everything?" Well, for a beauty lover, you could probably update that to "What to buy for someone who has ALL the Urban Decay Naked palettes...??"

This, Ladies and Gentlemen, is the answer. The absolutely, stunningly beautiful, Vice 4 palette.

As soon as I saw it on their make up counter, I knew it was going on my wishlist! The packaging alone is so so cool and instagram-worthy...
Then there are the 20 gorgeously shimmery, highly pigmented shades inside...
Not to mention the matching, padded case that it all comes in!

My fave colour? Grasshopper! This gem of an eye shadow caught my eye immediately (excuse the pun) and I couldn't wait to add a zing of colour to my usual daytime look!

Urban Decay Vice Eye Shadow Palette Urban Decay Vice Eye Shadow Palette

Why I LOVE it:

At £43 you may think that at first glance, this is more expensive than the Naked Palettes. But let's not forget that this gives you nearly twice as many shades inside.

Even though I adores my Smoky Palette, what I like about the Vice, is that it includes shades that can be used for both day and night. Whereas with my other palettes, I use Smoky for night and Naked for day!

It just looks cool. 'Nuff said! :-)


OOTD: UO Jackets

Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket

What the hell is this weather? SERIOUSLY? It's like Monsoon season up North at the moment! When's a girl gonna get her blog on??

Yeesh! I've been dying to get this coat on the blog for the past few weeks, but work and weather have really taken their toll! There seems to be like 1 hour of daylight at the moment - which is totally depressing... Luckily, I managed to grab these quick pics with my boyfriend as we headed out for a burger at one of my fave places (Solita) after working all day on a Sunday. Yup, that's right, working on a SUNDAY!

You may have seen me mention in my Bloggers Boyfriend post that the boy and I were heading off to Prague last weekend for a trip with some pals? Well, that plan got scuppered due to the craaaziness of work at the moment! We're literally working 12 hour days trying to get orders out for the Christmas rush! So, obvs, a burger was well and truly earnt!

Solita is quite a cool venue, so my Urban Outfitters coat was perfect as my overlayer of choice! I love this Peacoat style and the burgundy colour makes it just that bit different to the usual black, without being too "in your face red".

Urban Outfitters are currently running a campaign to show how bloggers across Europe style up their Winter Coat! I LOVE this idea - mainly as I am coat obsessed. But it's so cool to see how style varies across continents. See more on their instagram!

Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket

Outfit: Double Breasted Peacoat - Urban Outfitters*, Dungarees - Topshop*, Polo Neck - Primark, Denim Jacket - Missguided

Accessories: Bag and Brogues - Zara, Ring - Rebecca

Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket

Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket
Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket
Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket
Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket

How stunning is this oversized, gemstone ring from Rebecca??

I've worn pieces from their range before - as seen in my London Fashion Week post. They are such good quality items, think Swarovski but with a more Italian flare! The colour of the stone is gorgeous and the rose gold setting is really classy.

My top pick for any Christmas wishlist this year!

Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket
Urban Outfitters Houndstooth Jacket

Have a look at the Urban Outfitters blog post to see their top picks for coats this A/W - there's actually some pretty decent priced items!


OOTD: Keep It Sassy

Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top

Oh burgundy jacket, let me count the ways I love you!

Layered up over a Rock On Ruby vest and checked shirt - this look is perfectly Sassy for a casual day out! Ok, I admit...these pics were taken a few weeks ago during slightly warmer weather!! But even so, I think layers are key right now! :-)

I based this look around my new Miss Selfridge jeans - how "Rock Chick" are these bad boys?? I can't wait to dress them up with stilettos and a strappy top for a night out.

FYI, these jeans totally have the stretch factor. Event though they are skinny fit, they're extremely comfy and the high waist fits well.

Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top

Outfit: Burgundy Jacket: Boohoo, Keep It Sassy Tee: Rock On Ruby, Checked Shirt: Zara
Black ripped jeans: Miss Selfridge via Fashionchick

Accessories: Earrings: Primark, Snakeskin Boots: River Island, Penny Backpack: Nica Handbags*

Burgundy Boohoo Suede Jacket
Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top
Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top
Keep It Sassy Rock On Ruby Top

So, hope you have a super Sassy week!!


Beauty: Look Fantastic Giveaway

Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly

How beautiful is this beauty box!? The packaging is just so luxurious, you'll want to keep it on your vanity table for show!

Inside are even more lovely things, including:

- Elemis Hydra Balance Cream
- Murad Exfoliating Cleanser
- Look Good Eye Shadow brush
- Nuxe Hand cream
- Balance Me Radiance Face Mask

I have teamed up with Look Fantastic to offer one lucky reader the chance to win one of these beauty boxes. You'll receive this and all the items inside. Which, by the way would make a lovely Crimbo pressie for any beauty lover...

Simply head over to my twitter page, Follow and RT my competition tweet to enter. Easy peasy!

Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly
Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly
Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review and Giveaway on Rock On Holly

Ts and Cs: 

- The competition will run for 2 weeks. A winner will be picked at random and will be contacted within 24 hours after the giveaway ends
- Competition is open worldwide
- The box will be sent with Royal Mail on a tracked service and may need to be signed for on arrival
- You may enter the competition more than once

Good Luck!

OOTD: A Blogger's Boyfriend Makeover

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

So here he is, the love of my life! My Knight in shining armour! Haha! I'd like to introduce to you, my boyfriend of around 7 years, Mr Graham Dawson. (Round of applause please!)

Blogger boyfriends generally are quite involved in our posts, possibly as photographers etc, but it's rare that they feature on our posts... My BF typically isn't really into fashion at all. He rarely buys clothes and when he does, he needs help picking everything. We seem to have come to an unspoken agreement that he gets clothes for birthdays and Christmas and that seems to see him through! For the most part he lives in sports gear as he works in the sports industry and when he's not in the studio, he's out on the bike or training.

So, I jumped that the chance to give him a makeover with help from Brown Bag Clothing! The site is perfect for guys like Graham as they offer premium menswear from past seasons, so they often have really good deals. I got my "hamsome" fella a new wardrobe for under £100! Here are my picks:

For a night time look, a Lyle and Scott shirt with a Dapper Stag bomber jacket. I love this shirt! (I would totally wear this!!) I think it fits great, is lovely material and the colour really suits him. I just know, Graham will wear this a LOT.

For a casual day time look, I suggested swapping the shirt for a polo neck (only £10.50!!) . This would allow him to look smart enough for a meeting with a client, but would still fit in with his working gym environment.

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

Outfit: The Dapper Stag Bomber Jacket, Polo shirt and Lyle and Scott shirt all via Brown Bag Clothing 

Jeans: American Eagle, Shoes: Next

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

The items arrived really well packaged in a good gift box. Delivery was really quick and I was impressed with the quality of the items!

See below for a before and after picture of Graham's style!

Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover
Brown Bag Clothing Blogger Makeover

I'm really pleased with the final look - and Graham is bringing his new wardrobe on holiday to Prague with us this week!