coats
Gleefully Gloomy
13 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I realise today's title is a bit of an oxymoron but I'm sticking with it. I was hoping for more sun today but it looks like autumn is finally setting in. This isn't a bad thing, because I love jumpers and unlimited hot chocolate and rainstorms (when I'm inside) as well as warm fires and non-stop Netflix. Right now, Yorkshire is stuck in the middle of summer and autumn - it's reasonably warm, but the clouds just blanket the sky and have a gloomy effect on everything. Nevertheless, my outfit contains more colours for the darker palette, but remains just as bold as necessary. I've been obsessed with this aztec print dress for Topshop since I bought it a few years ago. Unfortunately, I'm still growing so it is getting shorter (not ideal for windy days), but I can't help but love it. I first bought the dress as a last minute resort for a casual meal out with friends, and never realised it would slowly become one of my closet favourites. The pattern is maroon and black, but I think it still stands out despite the somber colour tones. I wanted today's outfit to match and each piece to compliment the other so I paired my dress with one of my favourite coats from Next. I adore this coat so much I almost cried when I thought it was stolen. The really thick and warm lining makes it ideal for the season, and I've found that the colour paired well with a lot of other items in my wardrobe. My charcoal boots match well with my dark leather shoulder bag to finish the look.
Dress - Topshop
Coat - Next
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - gift
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Rainy Day
11 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The weather is not awesome today - it's foggy and cold and raining. But it's not actually rain, it's like a weird wet mist that somehow soaks your hair without it pouring down, I really don't like it. But I do have this raincoat from Topshop that I'm just in love with. I like that it's not a basic trenchcoat or parka design which is really common in coat when the weather is a bit colder. I actually first bought this coat a few years ago when I started walking to school, and it's remained in it's amazing quality ever since. The outer fabric is waterproof, but it isn't really noisy which is great because I can't stand the annoying plastic-like sound shell coats make. The outer fabric is also really soft and unbelievably light so I have no issue it the rain really begins to pour. This coat is lined on the inside with a thick fleece fabric which is one of my favourites because it always keeps me warm. And I'm always cold. For a busy day like today, this coat is ideal for the weather. And as it's black, it can be paired with anything. I chose all-black accessories, including my snood from Urban Outfitters so I can highlight my bright dress underneath. I haven't quite distinguished the colour of my dress yet, sometimes it's pink and other times it looks orange, but I thought it would brighten up my ensemble on such a dull day.
Dress - made for me
Coat - Topshop
Scarf - Urban Outfitters
Bag - TK Maxx
Shoes - Next
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Aztec Autumn
27 August 2014
Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK
Autumn is so close and it's my favourite time of the year. I love to wear jumpers, and long-sleeved tops and Autumn is the perfect time to experiment with different styles while the weather is still reasonable. Knitted jumpers and onsies are a guilty pleasure of mine, so I can't wait to pull all of those out of the back of my closet. Autumn also means it's time to shop for more autumnal clothes, and I can wear darker colours without worrying I'll get too warm. I recently bought this aztec print jacker from Next that I think is perfect for autumn. I like that it's a lighter colour and has hints of pink in, so it does brighten some of my clothing. I will usually just pair this jacket with a plain black top, like today; I've found it really easy to layer underneath, but usually just with plain colours that don't clash with any colours in the print. I haven't yet layered on top of the jacket because of it's large collar, so that's an exciting feature on it's own - rather than piling scarves on top. This jacket goes best with jeans (of any colour) in my opinion, and I did get a size larger so that I could wear something other than vest tops underneath in case it's a little colder outside.
Jacket - Next
Jeans - Topshop
Vest top - Primark
Shoes - Schuh
Bag - market in Salou
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Cosy Summer
21 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Living in the UK, especially the North, it's very hard to determine how long the summer is going to last, and we often deceive ourselves, thinking it's warm outside because it's July, but it's actually not that hot at all. A lot of the time, I have to dress for the weather, which does sometimes limit my options, but there are ways around it. Today I'm being very daring, wearing no tights which may not seem like much of a daring thing to some people, but I'm always in tights when I wear dresses or skirts, probably because my legs are always cold. My coat is one of my very favourites which was an impulse buy that has actually been successful in the long run. The one thing I absolutely adore about this coat is the faux fur-like fabric it's lined with, and that also lines the huge collar. This coat is super warm and the fabric is so soft and comfortable to wear. I often like to wear coats that are really long or oversized because I can wrap myself up in them, but this coat is perfect for keeping me cosy. My top underneath is a short sleeved cropped top so if I do get too warm, I can always just take off my jacket. This jacket is also essential for days like today where the weather could go anyway, and I don't want to layer my outfit in case it does turn out to be really warm.
Also keeping my cosy and comfortable are my skater shoes, that I have recently grown to love over the past month. They're really well structured as they're originally made for skateboarders, but inside they are heavily cushioned which is ideal for me because my feet are always freezing cold. These shoes are great for walking in too, because I'm flat footed so they stop my feet from hurting unlike a lot of other shoes.
Top - made for me
Skirt - made for me
Jacket - Matalan
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - TK Maxx
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Graphic Denim
19 June 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Graphic t-shirts are one of the easiest trends to pull off as there's an unlimited amount of styles and colour to play around with. I usually go for something that will draw attention but doesn't overpower the rest of the look. The one I'm wearing was actually a gift, and I don't know where it's from, but I do know that there are many different stores that sell graphic tees. However, they may not always be in the women's section which isn't always a disadvantage. Whenever I wear t-shirts, I like them to feel loose as it's usually warm out. Men's t-shirts are made with a different shape in mind, in contrast to women's clothing made for the feminine figure. Some of the most popular men's stores like Topman or ASOS sell a lot of graphic tees which can be paired with a variety of bottoms. The weather is a little colder today so I'm wearing simple blue jeans and soft skater shoes to finish the look. I'm also loving my fur-lined charcoal coat that keeps me unbelievably warm and cosy.
Top - gift
Coat - Matalan
Jeans - Next
Bag - Spanish market
Shoes - Brantano
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