Chiffon Central
26 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I really thought I was a summer person, but I think I'm more of a winter girl. Even though I'm a spring baby, I don't think I love the warmer weather as much as I believed. But I can guarantee as soon as it moves into autumn I'll be saying "I'm definitely a summer person". I chose this bright orange top today because it's made out of a really floaty fabric called chiffon, which is often used for prom or evening dresses. Chiffon is made from cotton, silk, or synthetic fibres and can sometimes appear to be translucent because it's so thin. Chiffon is also used for blouses quite a lot, but I chose this fabric for this drop-shoulder top because I know it's really cool to wear in the sun and I love the bright colours. I think the colours and the pattern perfectly represent summer, and are a little girly which I like too. Chiffon is a really lightweight fabric, so this is also the kind of top I would wear on the beach because it's so thin and doesn't get heavy when it's wet.
I am totally a boot person, I love boots. I know I can't wear them throughout summer, but I have these ankle boots from Next with little cut-outs in the are great for the warmer weather. They have a little bit of a heel on, which is always a bonus as it makes my legs look longer, but they're also really comfortable so I can wear them for a long time and even out shopping as they're super easy to walk in. The boots are made out of a really soft leather so they're not too warm to wear over the next few summer-filled weeks.
Top - made for me
Jeans - Topshop
Shoes - Next
Bag - gift
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Skin Tight Skinnies
24 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Top - Topshop
Jeans - Next
Boots - Dorothy Perkins
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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Simple and Summery
22 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Summer seem to be finally in full swing after the awful thunderstorm the other night and a few cloudy spells. Although I'm a winter person, one of my favourite looks for summer is simplicity. Not overloading an outfit with too many accessories or too much layering of fabrics. I also prefer to wear lighter colours if I can, and white is one of my favourite colours to wear in the sun because it doesn't absorb sunlight, but reflects the natural light making the colour appear even brighter. My dress is lace at the top, and plain white at the bottom so it's a little different to your average white dress. It's a fit and flare style, which is one of my favourites and is also long enough to wear with high heels. Because I'm 5'11", a lot of dresses look a lot shorter on me than they should, and look even shorter with high heels so a dress to the knee like this is perfect. I went with a really simple cardigan to add a touch of colour to my outfit, along with my tiny bag and favourite heels. These platform heels are currently my favourite pair because they're simple without being boring. The straps aren't complex, and there isn't a wide range of colour used, but the shape and style is unique. They're also incredibly comfy which is ideal for a summer's day.
Dress - made for me
Cardigan - Dorothy Perkins
Shoes - Next
Bag - Topshop
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Cosy Summer
21 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Living in the UK, especially the North, it's very hard to determine how long the summer is going to last, and we often deceive ourselves, thinking it's warm outside because it's July, but it's actually not that hot at all. A lot of the time, I have to dress for the weather, which does sometimes limit my options, but there are ways around it. Today I'm being very daring, wearing no tights which may not seem like much of a daring thing to some people, but I'm always in tights when I wear dresses or skirts, probably because my legs are always cold. My coat is one of my very favourites which was an impulse buy that has actually been successful in the long run. The one thing I absolutely adore about this coat is the faux fur-like fabric it's lined with, and that also lines the huge collar. This coat is super warm and the fabric is so soft and comfortable to wear. I often like to wear coats that are really long or oversized because I can wrap myself up in them, but this coat is perfect for keeping me cosy. My top underneath is a short sleeved cropped top so if I do get too warm, I can always just take off my jacket. This jacket is also essential for days like today where the weather could go anyway, and I don't want to layer my outfit in case it does turn out to be really warm.
Also keeping my cosy and comfortable are my skater shoes, that I have recently grown to love over the past month. They're really well structured as they're originally made for skateboarders, but inside they are heavily cushioned which is ideal for me because my feet are always freezing cold. These shoes are great for walking in too, because I'm flat footed so they stop my feet from hurting unlike a lot of other shoes.
Top - made for me
Skirt - made for me
Jacket - Matalan
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - TK Maxx
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