The shoes every girl needs part one: Black heels

Hi guys,
I'm sure it can't have escaped your attention that I am a shoe obsessive! I have more pairs than any one person needs, and yet whenever I walk into a shop I immediately check out the shoe department before I look at anything else! But I also know that my shoe collection is, in some parts, seriously lacking depth. I don't own waterproof wellie boots or sensible black pumps for example. But I do own three pairs of sequin covered heels. Where is the logic in that?!

So I thought it would be fun to do a rundown of the shoes every girl really should have in her wardrobe: I believe that with just 6 carefully selected pairs of shoes, you can have a shoe for every possible occasion. First up, it's a pair of gorgeous black heels:


I now own three pairs of black heels. The first two pairs were of the (not-especially) sensible court shoe variety: one with studded detailing from Ravel and one with netting detailing from Carvela.(My graduation shoes) The newest addition is a high heeled black sandal from Madden Girl, c/o Sarenza. These are going to look great teamed with skinny jeans and oversized blouses over the Christmas period whilst I'm still trying to hide my baby weight!

So why do you need a pair of black heels? Well the first and most important reason is because you can wear them anywhere. From a night out to a job interview, a wedding to a funeral, if you have a decent pair of black shoes you'll always have something to put on your feet. They also go with anything. So if you have a funny coloured dress, or want to wear mustard jeans but aren't sure what to put on your feet you can just throw on your black heels and know you'll look well put together.

Do I have you convinced? Well then here are some other black heel options, all picked from Sarenza's black heel range:

Love Moschino heart detail heels, £210
Clarks T bar heels, £54.99
Dune lace detail bow heels, £90
Miss L-Fire bow heels, £89.99
Guess gold toe cap heels, £116

Do you own a pair of black heels? How often do you wear them and would you call them one of the pairs of shoes that every girl needs? I'd love to hear what other shoes you think should be on the list!

Love Tor xx

James Bond Competition: Archie Grand notebooks

Hi guys,
To celebrate the release of the new James Bond film (Skyfall is out today, and we're going to see it tonight: excited!) I'm hosting a little competition to give away two James Bond themed notebooks from Archie Grand.

I'm a complete stationary addict, so I'm a sucker for a good quality notebook, and these are some of the best! Oh, and don't even get me started on how I feel about pens... In the words of Pauline from the League of Gentlemen, Pens are friends! Ahem. Anyway, here's the prize:



To enter: All you have to do is be a follower of this blog (using the box to your right) and then email me your full name using the subject header 'James Bond giveaway'. That's literally all there is to it! If you would like a second entry, you can also follow Fabfrocks on Facebook: mention that you have done this too in your email.

I will choose two winners, and each will receive one notebook each. The competition will close at 12 noon on Monday 5th November. I look forward to receiving your entries: Good luck!!

Love Tor xx

More great shots from Primark: Primark Limited Edition

Hi guys,
Another day, another series of images to lust after in Primark! This latest set is from their Limited Edition collection, which is already in store (I saw some of the pieces in the new Oxford Street store window the week before last) and will be just perfect for the party season.

The Limited Edition collection fuses digital print, sequins and studs (so all of the trends) and prices start from £8. Here are some of those all important shots:




Image 1: Mullet hem dress, £25. Leggings, £17.
Image 2: Studded shorts, £14.
Image 3: Print blazer, £25.
Image 4: Quilted jacket with faux fur trim, £26. Futuristic print leggings, £10

This is a really young, bodycon, on-trend collection. And I can see it being really popular. The pieces I've got my eyes on are the patterned blazer (I know that comes as no surprise!), the oversized black studded bag, and the snakeskin leggings.

What do you think of the new Primark Limited Edition collection? Would you pay a couple of pounds more for limited edition pieces from Primark? Or do you prefer Primark as a budget store where you can pick up pieces for as cheaply as possible?

Love Tor xx