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Texture Tangle

26 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
When you mix different textures together, it makes an outfit seem more diverse. They don't have to be extreme, like fur against silk, but even the subtle efforts don't go unnoticed. Although my cotton check shirt bring a lot of colour to today's look, I thought I would experiment with surrounding the shirt with denim, leather and even chiffon to complete today's outfit. Underneath the button-up I'm wearing a chiffon vest-top the peeps out at the bottom and adds a little length without taking away from the shirt. My favourite super skinny denim jeans are from Next and incredibly comfortable, matching my navy pumps by Nike. My shoes, jacket and bag are all faux leather which is an ideal fabric for this time of year due to it's warmth and durability. A leather jacket is a must-have, despite the colour or style. Overall, I managed to keep all the main focus on the brighter colours of my check or flannel shirt but still wear multiple textures and layers to keep warm.
Shirt - Topshop // Jacket - Miss Selfridge // Jeans - Next // Bag - Next // Shoes - Nike
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Monochrome Magic

10 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I like to mix different 'genres' of clothing. Today, I'm wearing this reasonably formal dress from M&S, surrounded by items that are from the more casual end of the spectrum. It adds quite a bit of character to a look as you blend two types of styles together. I've also grown to love the monochrome look. It's a trend that never seems to date and can never really be over-worn. There are so many different ways to experiment with black and white as they are contrasting colours. I love the really simple pattern on the bottom half of my dress, which is complimented by the cute white collar at the top. The pattern brings the outfit to life and means I don't need to bring in as many accessories as all the focus heads straight to the dress. Leather jackets are my weakness, I will always find a way to wear one. When putting this mix-match outfit together, I chose a leather jacket as I think it suits the dress well and contrasts without clashing. On top of my suede shoes, the outfit has many different textures as the dress is jersey, my collar is chiffon and my bag and jacket are leather. There's plenty going on yet only two colours.
Dress - M&S // Jacket - Miss Selfridge // Shoes - Brantano // Bag - market in Salou
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until I fall asleep

19 October 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
until I fall asleep
Today is a total chill day. I honestly don't plan on moving, at all. Throughout the week I have been going to the gym every evening which is a little out of the ordinary. But I haven't been working too hard that I'm overdoing it, but my muscles do ache which is bittersweet. I do need to increase my fitness level, but I'm also incredibly lazy so there's not much room for motivation in the exercise department. This wishlist totally reflects my mood as I'm feeling really relaxed and tranquil as anyone on a Sunday should. The 3.1 Phillip Lim Jersey Cropped T-Shirt and Emma Shorts from Monki are at the top of my list today because I always wear this kind of attire when I don't plan on moving for a few hours. I love that the cropped shirt is made of a jersey sweatshirt fabric, which means it's very soft and stretchy; and less likely to irritate your skin. The pull-on is 52% nylon and 48% cotton - a perfect balance for comfort. To match the cropped tee, I chose 100% cotton shorts because I know they'll be soft and cosy but not too warm to wear inside.
Recently, I have started to appreciate trainers and sportswear in general a lot more. As the weather is getting so much cold, and the wind is really picking up, sometimes there's nothing cosier than slipping on your gym-gear and favourite trainers. These Nike Hi-Tops are in my wishlist to match the rest of the items in my set but also continue the theme of casual comfort. On any chill-day, I will have a bath. No matter the time of day, I will have a bath to help me feel relaxed and detox. I have chosen the Star Light, Star Bright bath melt from Lush to be in this week's wishlist as suits the theme perfectly - and I love the shape and smell. The star is lime and ginger-scented, two of my favourite fragrances, and it has a shea butter fondant centre which is great for the skin. Although this bath melt is usually exclusive to the Christmas-y time of year, I couldn't help but include it on this super-chill Sunday.
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Completely Casual

26 September 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Today's I'm going for the ultra casual look. Sometimes I like to feel really casual rather than dressing up every day. As I'm only shopping, I chose not to wear a dress because taking tights off and then having to put them back on every time I try something on can be quite a faff. I think graphic tees are the best way to still have an exciting outfit without going over board and staying casual. The one I'm wearing was actually a present, but t-shirts like this are available anywhere. I like that this t-shirt can have a dark background (still sticking with black as usual) but the design that reads "live on tour" is the focus point for the whole ensemble. In my opinion, jeans are the best nonchalant style without going full laid-back and wearing sweats. I prefer to wear super skinny, and this pair is from Topshop which make some of the softest jeans I've ever worn in my life. I've also found that the classic pair of hi-top Converse are not only comfortable but the ultimate informal shoe. I was going to wear boots, but again thinking of practicality, I went straight to the All Stars. 
T-Shirt - gift
Jeans - Topshop
Bag - Next
Shoes - Schuh 
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Disco Denim

26 August 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I think I've found yet another outfit piece that has the potential to be so over-worn by me I end up wearing it nearly every day. This is a little annoying habit of mine, when I find something I like, it's almost like I become emotionally attached to this item of clothes and I can't help but wear it as much as possible. My denim shirt was bought in the Next sale and I'm absolutely crazy about it, simple because it's so versatile and I can wear it in so many ways! Perfect. The first thing I liked about the shirt is the two different tones of denim, which gives it a unique edge among the rest. The length also makes it incredibly versatile for so many different occasions. Today I'm wearing it as an oversized shirt, all buttoned up with my favourite disco leggings. However, this shirt can also be worn as a jacket, and a longer one as the denim is so thick - shielding you against the cold. With the sleeves rolled down, I've also worn this shirt as a dress with tights and heels booties to an evening meal. With a sophisticated jacket over the top, this shirt is easily dressed up as easy as it can be dressed down. I like that it's oversized, so it's really comfortable for me to wear all day long, and even for work as the dress code is very relaxed there. I can't wait to experiment with more looks!
Shirt - Next
Leggings - made for me
Shoes - Next
Bag - market stall
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