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Woolly Winter

3 December 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
One of the main reasons I look forward to the colder time of the year is because I can wear as many jumpers as I like and roll up in blankets. The temperature is really starting to drop and it's getting incredibly chilly so the more wool and knits, the better. Today's jumper is one of my winter favourites as it's long enough to wear with leggings and is stretchy yet warm. The chunky knit keeps out the cold but also allows room for the fabric to move. The knit is also very soft on the skin, and doesn't irritate mine which can be quite sensitive to wool. My Chelsea boots are an all-year-round favourite, as I love to wear them with just about anything and everything. The versatility of ankle boots is exactly why I prefer them to any other kind of shoe. To finish the look, I'm carrying an oversized shoulder bag, made of faux leather with studded details.
Jumper // Topshop
Leggings // Next
Boots // Dorothy Perkins
Bag // TK Maxx
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Cotton Crush

15 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I can't lie, I'm a sucker for discount prices. Seeing sale signs make me smile almost as much as free food. I didn't grow up in an extremely privileged family, so I've learnt many tips and tricks over my 18 years. With a mother as a fashion designer, I've also learnt to appreciate good material when I find it. My dress is made of cotton lawn, which is an incredibly find cloth that feels very silky on the skin. Although this dress is ideal for the summer as it keep you cool, I also love to wear it during this time of year to brighten up my closet. The fabric is untextured, and reasonably thin, so the aztec-like pattern adds a little excitement to the overall look rather than just a blend of colour. The winter season is setting in, so it's only natural that I begin to gravitate towards boots, and grey boots at that. These faux leather boots are amazing as they're loose-fitting toward the top, meaning I can wear thick socks inside without them being seen. For my outfit of the day, I purposely chose all-grey items, including my cardigan as I wanted the dress to remain the centre of my outfit as it's bursting with colour.
Dress - TK Maxx // Cardigan - made for me // Boots - Brantano // Bag - TK Maxx
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Charcoal Chapter

30 October 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
 Yet another dark outfit. Sometimes I don't even realise I've forgotten to add a touch of colour but it's beyond my control. Today's look is a little different to what I usually wear on a day-to-day basis but it's definitely going to be a favourite in the chillier seasons. My dress, which is made of jersey is absolutely perfect for the weather. I'm more of a dress person, but with the sudden windy climate, it's difficult to wear my favourite skater style. When this straight cut dress was made for me, I was reluctant to try it as it's a little figure hugging, but after a few wears - this may be my new favourite item. The dress can seem quite formal due to it's shape, so to style it down, I'm wearing my favourite faux leather jacket and combat biker boots which contrast really well with the dress. During autumn, I tend to gravitate towards darker clothes, so I think this long sleeved dress is perfect - and I can always add colour over the top or in the accessories.
Dress - made for me // Jacket - Miss Selfridge // Boots - Brantano // Bag - Next
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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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Girly Biker

14 October 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Today's outfit is very daring. It may not seem so at a first look, but it's very cold and windy outside so it's pretty daring for me. Fortunately, the wind isn't too strong so I don't have to worry about any Monroe moments but despite today's outfit being coat-less I'm still warm enough. The magic is all in the undergarments. My top is rather cosy, as it's made of a knitted fabric that contains tiny traces of wool which keeps me warm, but underneath, I'm wearing a basic black vest top, made of a thermal fabric so I don't feel the chills. Little outfit pieces like this are essential for me this season because I'm always complaining about being cold. They're excellent for layering, and a lot of the time, you can buy the fabric and make up a tank top yourself rather then buying an overpriced product. I'm a dress and skirt person, and I love to wear them no matter what time of year it is so heat-holding clothing is my calling. As today's look is quite girly, I'm wearing my favourite faux leather combat boots with a zipper and lace fastening. I've found that these boots pair well with everything because of their colour, which I'm calling off-black and the fastenings can be altered to create different styles. For example, if I pull the laces a lot tighter like today, they resemble calf boots which is the look I was going for. To finish my outfit, I'm carrying my 'everyday' handbag from Next.
Top - Next // under vest - made for me // skirt - made for me // boots - Brantano // bag - Next
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