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Simply Sparkling
13 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Over the last few days and over my last few posts, I have really emphasized my love of simplicity in an outfit. Sometimes less is more and I think that can be the key to an effortless look. This dress is a new favourite of mine, which I recently bought in Next's most recent summer sale. I wasn't going to keep this piece at first, because I didn't think I could pair it with anything, and I wasn't sure when I would actually wear it, but it's much more versatile than I first believed. The fabric has a really subtle shimmer that is brought out in natural or artificial lighting which makes the outfit and the dress seem much more exciting and 'busier' rather than boring. I see this dress as a gigantic t-shirt, because it's so comfortable and has that similar shape to it. I usually go for the skater style because it's the dress shape I'm much more used to wearing, but I really like this straighter look. I absolutely love the pockets in this dress because they don't take away from the look and become a unique characteristic. I think the length makes this dress very versatile because it can be worn to formal and established events, but also dressed down to suit a casual day. I've paired this dress with some boots, also from Next that I bought earlier this year. I like the tiny heel which lengthens my legs and still compliments the dress.
Dress - Next
Shoes - Next
Bag - TK Maxx
Sunglasses - Primark
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Subtle Sheer
7 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Sheer fabrics and pieces are a huge summer trend that I think may also carry on through autumn. There's a lot of sheer looks on the runway at the moment, and I've seen plenty of pieces in high street stores and on television. I think there's so much you can do with this fabric because it's versatile and comes in so many different colours and patterns. I think it's excellent for layering, and I quite like it with a lace pattern too. I bought this bomber in a huge sale Next had recently and I absolutely love it. I only own two bomber jackets and they aren't really thick and puffy but this one may be my favourite. It is black, which is a colour I have been trying to avoid but I can't help it. I love that this jacket has sheer sleeves because they're really subtle. The dark colour helps, but I think it's a great way to incorporate the sheer trend into an outfit piece and it stands out against most bomber jackets I've seen. This jacket also has an element of elegance, so it could be worn to a more formal even rather than just for everyday style. The dark colour is beneficial to making it so versatile because black goes with just about every colour in a wardrobe.
Top - made for me
Jacket - Next
Jeans - Miss Selfridge
Shoes - Fred Perry
Bag - bought in a market in Salou, Spain
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Quality Quilt
6 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
About two years ago, a huge trend broke out, especially in schools, where people were wearing quilted jackets. Most people chose the Barbour brand of coats which are waterproof and also really high quality. Eventually, high street shops caught on and they were all selling these coats. Being totally honest, I absolutely hated this trend. I hated quilt and the pattern just frustrated me. This may have been because I was going through a phase of going against everything that was on trend because it was 'out of the box' and 'unique'. Despite my total disapproval for the look, I saw this jacket in Next and it may have just changed my mind. I still don't think I'll be buying one of the waterproof and puffier coats any time soon, but this really cosy cotton/polyester/viscose jacket has gained my approval. I think what I likes most about it is that the quilt effect isn't as obvious, it's actually quite subtle but I do like how the quilt causes this jacket to stand out from any other bomber jacket. I cannot express enough how soft and comfortable this jacket is, and the colour is a lighter grey which means I can pair it with quite a few items in my closet. It has been the perfect jacket for the sudden change in weather as it's not cold enough for a coat, but not warm enough to go out without a coat. I really like that it has pockets and I actually bought this a size bigger than my size so that I could layer underneath if needed. This bomber is a new favourite in my wardrobe and isn't too think to pair with jumpers or long-sleeved shirts. I've found it really easy to style even though I'm not 100% sold on the fabric. What do you think of quilted jackets and coats?
Jacket - Next
Top - made for me
Jeans - Topshop
Bag - TK Maxx
Shoes - Brantano
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Statement Static
5 August 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Top - made for me
Jeans - Next
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - TK Maxx
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Monochrome Madness
23 July 2014
Gilstead, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Sometimes the hardest part about picking an all black outfit is finding all black pieces that are actually the same shade of black. If you wear all black outfits a lot, like me, then you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Today I went with a monochrome outfit, because I love this slightly oversized black and white shirt that I bought in Next's recent sale. I chose it to try to break out of my all black habit, but I also like how the white is incorporated in the shirt, it's not just black with white buttons or collars. I personally think the monochrome look is timeless, effortless and faultless. You can never go wrong with it because it's two colours that always correspond well with each other. My leggings are a little shiny, but I chose them over plain black leggings because they can look green-ish or even brown on camera. These leggings are also a bit stretchier than normal high street leggings so they're much more comfortable. My all black Converse are my favourite pair because I can literally wear them with anything. I first saw them on Tumblr, and knew I had to buy them immediately because they will never clash with any of my clothes. They can also become a really simple statement piece if I contrast them with a super colourful outfit.
Shirt - Next
Leggings - made for me
Shoes - Schuh
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