coats
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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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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Overworn Overwear
25 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
One of my biggest fashion habits is wearing one item of clothing too many times. Today's coat is a perfect example. I wore it only a few days ago, but luckily I'm not a celebrity so that doesn't matter. What initially drew me to this piece was the bright colour, but I quickly learned that this coat is incredibly versatile. At first, I thought I could only pair this coat with clothing that features a similar colour, like today's top - but I've found that my jacket can be worn with many different colours and clothing. If I want to really stand out, and I pair the coat with another bright colour, including orange which is the contrasting colour to blue and really brighten up a look. However, I can also wear this coat as a statement piece, as the colour is very bright so wearing much darker colours underneath will illuminate the whole look. I love that the coat is very light, but also contains wool so it's perfect for this time of year. As the temperature begins to drop and the clock will eventually go backwards, I'm going to begin to appreciate this jacket even more. Today is quite a casual day so I've chosen to dress down my whole look rather than go along with the elegance and sharpness of my coat. Today's shoes are very similar to skater shoes that are available from stores such as Vans and Schuh, they're super casual and give off an easygoing vibe.
Top - Next
Coat - Dorothy Perkins
Jeans - Topshop
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - market in Salou
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Jersey Dressing
19 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I have always been the girl who wears dresses, from day one - I've just loved them. In primary school I would wear dresses throughout the winter even though it's much more logical to wear trousers when you live in the North of England. I think my love from dresses stems from me usually being able to find trousers that are long enough to fit me, as I have very long legs; usually the long-length trousers available in stores are too short. Dresses on the other hand, are very different. With most, there's no height and limb length restriction. I can wear lots of dresses without worrying about them looking strange because they don't fit right. This doesn't apply to maxi dresses and skirts but that's a different story altogether. As I grew up, I began to favourite the fit-n-flare or skater style of dress because I found it most flattering for my body shape and they're comfortable for me to wear. I'm lucky to have a fashion designer for a mother, so a lot of dresses can be made specifically for me and they're one of a kind, but if there wasn't much time on our hands, I always resorted to dresses made out of jersey, one of my favourite fabrics. Jersey is a really soft knit fabric with stretch in and in many cases can be quite lighweight. This dress I'm wearing today is from Topshop, and although it's a drop-waist dress which I wouldn't usually go for, the fabric is just so comfortable and flexible I just couldn't resist. Most dresses today are made out of jersey for it's elasticity and durability, but I like that it comes in so many different colours and styles because it's a knit fabric, and I head straight to the jersey section every time we visit a fabric store.
Dress - Topshop
Coat - Dorothy Perkins
Bag - TK Maxx
Shoes - Schuh
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