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Heavy As a Feather
23 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
No weight, no worry. Today's look is super casual for me as I'm having a shopping-only day after a work-filled one yesterday. And as I'll be travelling quite a lot, I want to stay warm; I really need the perfect coat to wear that isn't too much of a burden. There are some coats that are just a bit of a faff to wear and too much to deal with. The last thing I want is to be reaching up to grab a book from the top shelf in Waterstones and my coat lifts up, bringing my top with it - that' a no-no. I also don't want a jacket that's too long, if I do ever take it off, there's that small chance that it could trail on the floor if I don't carry it properly which is the exact opposite of what I want while shopping in Bradford city centre. A lot of jackets and coats I wear are also really heavy which is fine for a short day out, but I'll be window shopping all day so I don't want to be uncomfortable. A bad coat can dampen the whole day. Today's coat is very different. I still cannot believe how light it is for a well-insulated cover-up. It's incredibly thick, but not overbearing to wear; I also like the contrast in the faux fur collar colour and the colour of the outside of the jacket. With this almost black/white effect, I can wear it with simple colours and still stop my overall look from being too dull. But to add a splash of colour to my look, I'm wear my favourite knitted top from Next to keep me extra cosy. The amazing soft collar on my coat means there's no need for me to wear a scarf, so it's extremely practical for a shopping day.
Top - Next // Coat - Matalan // Jeans - Topshop // Shoes - Next // Bag - market in Salou
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Autumn Feeling
21 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The cold is really settling in. It's freezing! We're at this time of year where the winter chills are beginning to creep but even though there's the occasional blast of sunshine. I'm totally and completely prepared for the colder seasons - mainly because most of my wardrobe consists of darker colours, and I own a lot of jumpers and jackets which always come in hand in autumn. Well today, the weather is absolutely all over the place. One minute it's gale force winds and the next there's hailstones the size of bullets dropping from the sky. My coat is perfect for an unexpected day like today; not only because the light charcoal colour pairs with everything in my wardrobe, but also because it contains a tiny bit of wool to keep me warm without weighing me down. I decided to wear this ombré scarf just to add a touch of excitement to the overall look. This is another item in my wardrobe that will go with plenty of other pieces because of it's versatile colour. This scarf is 100% wool but because it's thinner, it won't take on a lot of water if it gets wet. Jeans are a must today, they're my go-to casual bottoms for unexpected elements. I look to wear my nude booties as often as possible and today is no exception. I think they add an element of elegance to my outfit and are super easy to walk in while boosting my height.
Jumper - Topshop // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Jeans - Urban Outfitters // Shoes - Next // Bag - Next // Scarf - gift
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until I fall asleep
19 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Recently, I have started to appreciate trainers and sportswear in general a lot more. As the weather is getting so much cold, and the wind is really picking up, sometimes there's nothing cosier than slipping on your gym-gear and favourite trainers. These Nike Hi-Tops are in my wishlist to match the rest of the items in my set but also continue the theme of casual comfort. On any chill-day, I will have a bath. No matter the time of day, I will have a bath to help me feel relaxed and detox. I have chosen the Star Light, Star Bright bath melt from Lush to be in this week's wishlist as suits the theme perfectly - and I love the shape and smell. The star is lime and ginger-scented, two of my favourite fragrances, and it has a shea butter fondant centre which is great for the skin. Although this bath melt is usually exclusive to the Christmas-y time of year, I couldn't help but include it on this super-chill Sunday.
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Bonfire of the Vanity
16 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The bright blue coat is back. Every now and then this coat makes a sly return and I always end up wearing it somewhere. At first glance, there wouldn't be many items in my wardrobe I could pair this jacket with, but there are actually many different styles that this coat blends well with. Today I have chosen a dress that will harmonise with the coat rather than clash. Sometimes I can wear pieces that will totally contrast with the bright blue colour and create a colour block effect but I've found that to be more of a summer trend. However, because the weather is a litter cheerier today, I chose a dress that does include colours such as pink and orange in to brighten up my outfit. On the colour chart, orange is the contrasting colour to blue, so I have a hint of a subtle colour block in this look. Today's dress is another favourite of mine that I couldn't abandon last season. The colours do remind me of summer, but I have somehow managed to convince myself that it's suitable for autumn.
Dress - TK Maxx // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Wool cardigan - George // Bag - Next // Boots - Dorothy Perkins
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The Wild Brunch
15 October 2014
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
For the first time today, I'm going from brunch. Being completely honest, I have absolutely no idea what kind of food you would eat at brunch but I know food will definitely be there so I'm eager to attend. I'm from West Yorkshire, and we're a broad breed of people who eat whatever whenever so I'm actually quite excited. There's something about eating out that makes food taste so much better. The huge shopping mall in Leeds named Trinity Leeds has an entire section inside called Trinity Kitchen which is almost as magical as Red Hot Buffet. There's just so much food! Over the years I have really become a food enthusiast and I don't really know how. And now that I'm technically an adult with a wage, I know the value of a British Pound and treasure good food when I can. I would class brunch as quite a casual event, I don't think there's any need to dress up too much and I also know that I'll be going to a restaurant that's incredibly relaxed in the city centre. Skater shoes have become a wardrobe favourite for me because I can pair them with anything and they instantly look relaxed. As my dress and attire is very colloquial, I added these all-black shoes for a touch of formality yet laid-back feel - plus, I really like wearing them with dresses or skirts. Choosing all-black accessories was intentional as I wanted most of the focus of today's look to be on my dress. It's one of my favourites because the stretchy jersey fabric is incredibly cosy and it has splashes of velvet colour, my favourite fabric. I've found this dress to be the ultimate go-to for an easygoing ensemble.
Dress - made for me // Cardigan - made for me // Bag - market in Salou // Shoes - Brantano
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