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Pencil Promises
4 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Pencil dresses were never ever a go-to dress for me. I would purposefully avoid them and for years family and friends have been trying to convince my just to try one on. I was simply too self-consious of my body shape to allow any sort of dress to show off any aspect of my figure. During this time, t-shirt dresses were my best friend, they hid anything and everything. However, over the past few years as I have learnt how to come out of my very homey shell, pencil dresses aren't so bad. In fact, they're a favourite of mine. I always wear them to job interviews because they're simple and sophisticated without being over-bearing and too much on the eye. So far, I still prefer the black pencil dress, simple because I feel more comfortable in that colour, but I'm sure that will soon change. To add a splash of colour to any all-black outfit, I usually go for something like a cover-up or coat. Today I'm going with a super soft cotton cardigan that's very similar to the one I wore yesterday. I like cropped cardigans because they're perfect for layering which is an autumn essential. They also tend to come in very basic colour so it's not to difficult to find one that's the right colour for you.
Today's outfit is evening attire, so wedges are excellent as I need a shoe I can walk around in, or stand up in for a long time. There are a few pairs of heels in my closet that are simply for show, I do wear them, but usually to events where I know I'll be sat down for a while because their either too uncomfortable to stand in for a long time or I haven't yet mastered walking in them. I once heard that if you go to an airport in your favourite heels, find a flat escalator or moving walkway to strut on for an hour you may just master the art of walking in any high heels. You may get arrested, but at least you can walk in heels. To finish the look, I'm carrying a sequinned clutch that sparkles and shimmers in the light.
Today's outfit is evening attire, so wedges are excellent as I need a shoe I can walk around in, or stand up in for a long time. There are a few pairs of heels in my closet that are simply for show, I do wear them, but usually to events where I know I'll be sat down for a while because their either too uncomfortable to stand in for a long time or I haven't yet mastered walking in them. I once heard that if you go to an airport in your favourite heels, find a flat escalator or moving walkway to strut on for an hour you may just master the art of walking in any high heels. You may get arrested, but at least you can walk in heels. To finish the look, I'm carrying a sequinned clutch that sparkles and shimmers in the light.
Dress - made for me // cardigan - Dorothy Perkins // wedges - Next // clutch - Next
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Sweetheart Stylin'
3 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Whenever I wear ballerina pumps, I always feel younger. This may be because I wore them in my tween years so I automatically associate them with my younger self. This pair of pumps have bows on, which is why I think they're super cute and sweet because they're so simple. The pumps have a element of innocence in their sensible but stylish appearance. Today's dress is a top favourite of mine, it's something I have owned for years but just can't seem to let go. Sometimes there's one item in your closet that you just can't depart with - it's physically impossible to release, the items doesn't even have to fit, but it has some sort of memory attached to it and nostalgia isn't always a bad thing. Fortunately, my dress still fits even though I think I about it around five or more years ago. It's not too old, but this piece has had it's fair share of the limelight. When I was a lot younger, well, maybe 13, I used to spin around in dresses (I occasionally still do) to see how high the hemline would fly. This dress was always perfect for twirling because it gave you that 'princess' feel, which looking back it kind of cute. I really like the style and the length of the dress, because I'm quite tall, a lot of dresses are often too short for me. When I originally bought this dress I was probably only 5 feet and 6 inches so it would have been a little longer. 5 inches later, and this dress still fits like a glove and is an ideal length. I've found that it can be styled for so many different evens, the colour helps. A dress with pockets is a dress that will immediately catch my attention. Over the top, I'm wearing a cotton coral cardigan to keep me warm.
Dress - Next
Cardigan - Dorothy Perkins
Shoes - Next
Bag - Topshop
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Black 'n' Blue
2 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
About a year ago, I would have never worn a dress in another style than fit and flare/skater. But today I'm wearing this jumper-like dress and I absolutely love it. I think this style is perfect for autumn because it doesn't give off summery vibes like a swishy skirt does. Not only is this style essential for me, as I'm always freeeeeezing, but the thick fabric is perfection for this time of year. The fabric contains wool, but is also 'breathable' which means I can have a busy day without overheating because the fabric doesn't store heat and lets air in. I've become obsessed with this colour, if you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that blue has become my comfort colour (apart from black). I tend to gravitate towards blue because I think it suits my skin tone best, whereas I don't suit orange as much. I decided to pair my dress with a black jacket, bag and pair of shoes because I wanted the bright blue to be the main feature of my ensemble. Immediately people are dawn to my dress rather than the rest of my outfit. Although this dress isn't a typical autumn colour, I find it an essential for the season simply because it's so practical and versatile!
Jacket - Miss Selfridge
Dress - made for me
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - Next
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Subtle Sparkle
27 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Today's dress reminds me of a kangaroo. I think because it's made of a thick fabric, like the fur of a kangaroo and it has a little pouch - I just can't help but feel like one when I wear it. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just an observation. I've really grown to love the dress after realising how versatile and functional it is. Today I'm wearing it for more of a casual day, but this dress is really easy to dress up to. The glittery effect in this piece makes it stand out from the darker background and pulls an outfit together making it seem more exciting. The subtle sparkle in this dress makes it a go-to piece if I need an exciting outfit as without the sprinkle of glitz the dress would be quite boring. The length is incredibly practical because it's not too long to be worn on a casual Saturday but not too short to be worn to a more formal event. To finish my mellow weekend look, I'm wearing plain black leather pumps and carrying a leather bag (both faux) to put all the attention on my dress.
Dress - Next
Bag - gift
Shoes - Next
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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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