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Stuck in Summer
16 October 2016
High Eldwick, UK
The greatest thing about living in Yorkshire is that every
time I go for a walk, the scenery looks different. I could pass the same
street, and something about it will be different. Usually, it’s the leaves that
are changing (my favourite part of the year) or new flowers in bloom. This
week, I took a stroll down one of the country lanes that runs behind me house,
and the entire pathway was green! It was like being back in summer! I couldn’t
believe how bright and alive the trees and bushes looked, even though the
street running parallel had trees that were almost bare – it's like this one area is stuck in summer.
Warm weather days like today are so easy to dress for. When
it comes to fashion in the autumn, I tend to wear a lot of khaki green and
black, and plenty of leggings. I can wear leggings for any occasion I
absolutely love them. I’ve found that some people absolutely loathe leggings,
where others may wear them as pants with a crop top. I’m somewhere in between. I often chose comfort
when it comes to leaving the house over style, because if I’m not comfortable I’m
not confident. This knitted khaki top from New Look is unbelievably comfortable
– I’m so lucky to have found it. It was one of those pieces hanging all alone
on a rail, and I decided to bring it home with me. Similarly, I bought this
denim jacket from F&F at Tesco last summer and have loved it ever since. It
was the last one available at the time and I thought I’d give Tesco a chance. This
jacket is way thicker than I expected, and actually quite warm; I barely wore
it during the summer because it was too heavy! This makes the coat ideal for
autumn days that are not quite hot and not quite cold.
Converse and rucksacks have been my go to regarding my style
recently, and if you follow me on Snapchat (where I document anything and
everything), you’ll know that I’ve been wearing Converse non-stop for the past
fortnight. They’re a shoe I’ve always known but taken for granted recently,
until I started wearing them again. I think the classic Chucks go perfectly
with jet black leggings and help complete this simple look.
Jacket // F&F
at Tesco
Top // New Look (similar)
Leggings // ASOS
Shoes // Converse
Girls' Night Out
11 October 2016
Leeds, UK
I love a good night out. Living so close to a city like
Leeds means the best bars are only a train ride away and I can spend all night
sipping cocktails that taste like bacon at Angelica Leeds, or stuffing my face
until 4am at Revolution on Call Lane. It’s safe to say, being on a night out
with friends is a lot of fun, but there’s something about girl bonding that’s
just the very best. Getting dressed up together, while listening to the cheesiest
music (obviously) and falling into hysterics over nothing. A night out just for
the girls is perfect, and I always want to look my best.
When it comes to a night out, I like to keep it classically
casual. One thing I always think is: “would I wear a leather jacket with this?”
If the answer is yes, the dress is a go. This awesome cold shoulder dress from
Boutique of Molly is an easy fave because the colour and design is perfectly
stylish but not over the top. Everyone wants to stand out a little bit, but I’m
not good with too much attention on me so looking cute is about as far as I’ll
go (or try). I’ve been loving the cold shoulder style all summer, and it was an
enormous trend from the beginning of April. So far, I’ve only worn this look in
tops, but I’m certainly on board with a straight dress design. Sadly, this
dress went out of stock a few days after I bought it – I know… devastating.
Amazingly, I already owned shoes that faultlessly matched
the tone of the dress (Next coming through for me once again)! I actually own
these wrap wedges in two colours, because I love them so much. The best feature
is definitely the comfort, I almost feel like I’m wearing flats when I have
them one because they’re so cushioned and the suede is incredibly soft – the perfect
night out shoe. I’m 100% not
one of those girls who’s being carried into a taxi with one shoe on her hand
and one half way down the street, so a pair that’s long-lasting and comfortable
are totally my go-to.
PS: there are plenty of goodies over on Boutique of Molly's site, go ahead and use discount code' ANIKAM20' to receive 20% off your order!
Bag // New Look (similar)
Shoes // Next (similar)
Sunglasses // ASOS
Watch // Blake
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Bolder, Brighter...and Bluer
27 September 2016
Eldwick, UK
Everyone has a colour they always fall back on. The one
colour that is certain to suit your skin tone or gives you that extra boost of
confidence. Everyone has a colour.
My colour usually black, but when I’m trying to encourage myself to let a
little colour into my life, my colour is 100% blue. I try to stay away from
navy blue (because it’s a little too close to black), so bright blue is totally
my comfort colour.
I picked up this dress from TK Maxx in their end-of-summer
sale for only £4 and it’s a piece I’ve had to pluck up the courage to wear. Mainly
because it’s a unique addition to my wardrobe, my style is usually pretty straightforward
and never over-the-top. Although I wouldn’t go as far as saying this dress is
over-the-top, it’s definitely a little different for me.
The first thing I love are the flared sleeves, I haven’t
worn flared sleeves since I was about 8! They’re just so much fun to wear, I
spun around about 30 times before we actually got these photos taken. Patterns
aren’t usually my thing either, I’m a pretty basic person (no word of a lie) so
I dress quite simple when it comes to an everyday look. It was actually the
patter (ft. colour) that drew me to this dress which was sat in a jungle of
sale items and out-of-season styles. Cold shoulder tops are a new love of mine,
after wearing this
yellow top during the summer, I grew more confident in wearing them!
Despite summer being over, I’m still totally loving this discount dress. The colour is certainly my new safe colour, and although it’s bright I feel comfortable rocking it! Black accessories are idea for a dress like this because I didn’t want anything to take away from the pattern or colours. A white bag and shoes would run the risk of clashing with the sleeves and I’d never want that!
Dress // TK Maxx
Shoes // Converse
Bag // Topshop (similar)
What's your go-to/comfort colour?
Lace-Ups and Leather
14 September 2016
West Yorkshire, UK
I’m not big on cold weather, that’s probably the only down
side to the summer ending. However, autumn means plenty more opportunities to
wear my leather jacket, and I will always jump at the chance. I’m very passionate
about leather jackets, as you will be able to tell over the next few months,
and I can’t wait to dust off my collection and add to it.
I’ve always had a weird love for jackets, they’re so much
fun to wear. It’s nice to be able to change the vibe of a whole look with one
item, like a coat of jacket. Sometimes I can wear a leather jacket in a really
casual setting, but also to something more formal. On the other hand, I can
find blazer-style jacket or a collared khaki coat that is super stylish and
little more chic. It all depends on my mood. For most days, a leather jacket
will do for me, usually faux leather because it’s way cheaper and just as good.
I have recently become obsessed with these lace-up block
heels from Next. Block heels are a big love of mine because they’re much easier
to walk in that the barely-there sandal or even wedges. I never go for heels
that are too high, in case I want to wear them in a casual setting like today. The
first thing I was drawn to was the style, lace-up is on trend and easy to wear
(I have a weird struggle with buckles). When the shoes arrived at my home, I
realised they’re actually faux suede *heart eyes*, which always looks awesome
against contrasting fabrics like denim. Because the colour is neutral, all the
attention doesn’t have to be on the shoes and I can wear something with an
eye-catching pattern, like this cotton tank top.
I managed to bag this top for £3 in the TK Maxx sale and
have been bargain hunting in their stores ever since. It’s easily one of my
favourites, simply because there’s so much stuff! I got a playsuit for £5 and
another knitted jumper for £2! I was so excited about the new buys I tweeted
around twenty times in five minutes, my followers were so confused. My top was
a fun piece to add to the top over my favourite bright denim jeans and Topshop
handbag.
Top // TK Maxx
Jacket // Miss Selfridge (similar)
Jeans // ASOS
Shoes // Qupid at Next
Bag // Topshop (only available in red)
Super Lazy Day | Wishlist
3 August 2016
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
The T by Alexander Wang tank top looks like it's the perfect tee for lounging around in. I don't tend to explore colour when it comes to a lazy day because I don't really have anyone to impress, nor do I need to stand out - so the simpler the better. This sleeveless piece is a linen blend, which means it's guaranteed coziness. Similarly, the Old Navy shorts look crazy comfortable! I've had them in my 'liked' list on Polyvore for as long as I can remember, and have always decided I will one day feature them in a wishlist. Although I have heard a few bloggers and vloggers discuss Old Navy and buy from there, I've never bought anything from the site myself. After having a brief browse, I think the store has the potential to be a new favourite! The clothes look to be a of really high quality, and are available for amazing prices. As much as I adore tracksuit bottoms and leggings, shorts are an ideal alternative because it means I can totally and completely surround myself with blankets upon blankets.
Anyone that follows my blog, knows that I am totally and completely obsessed with stationary. It's actually kind of scary. I once considered even signing up to a stationary subscription box, but sadly £40 a month was just a little too high for me. The Campus Gifts notebook is one item I would love to own. I think the font is really cool, and stands out well against the darker text. The phrase is unique and something I've never seen printed before; the large book would be amazing for jotting down blog post ideas or even write out posts on a snug day at home. I'm a huge fan of UGG boots, despite knowing a lot of people don't like them. Personally, I don't mind the style and love how warm they keep my feet. When I spotted the UGG Australia Knit Slippers, I knew they had to be featured on a cushy-themed wishlist. From wearing UGG boots for years on end, it must be made certain that these slippers must be crazy cosy. The colour suits this overall wishlist brilliantly, and although the price is high, I'm sure I could make an exception.
To check out the rest of items in this wishlist, click here!
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