Loving Leather
18 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I think an item made of leather is a must have in any closet. Whether it's just a simple skirt of a pair of super shiny trousers. I personally love leather jackets because I think they're so easy to style and can be paired with a lot of different items. I've found that leather jackets are the one item of clothing you can own for years and still style it to perfect, just like a promising pair of jeans. Leather as a fabric can be difficult to buy, usually the higher the quality, the higher the price. I don't own a lot of custom-made leather items simply because it can be cheaper to buy them in the long run, but there's so many leather items on the market at the moment in plenty of different colours so there isn't much room to complain. I actually remember when leather jackets because a huge trends while I was about 14 in 2008, Topshop had just released a line of leather jackets, and most of them had hoods on *cringe* which I was desperate to have. Of course now, I'm happy I didn't buy one because leather jackets look a lot better and are more versatile without a hood. Today's look is über casual as I'm only going shopping during my day off. One of my favourite things about good quality leather is that it's thick and naturally insulating so I can wear one of my favourite patterned tees underneath which is quite thin and loose on me, without getting really cold in the autumn breeze. I'm carrying my favourite leather bag from Topshop that's a really strong leather, making the bag well structured and less floppy. Finally, my leather hi-tops were bought a few years ago and are still a favourite of mine for the winter because they are so warm and well-lined as well as extremely comfortable to walk in.
Top - Primark
Jacket - Miss Selfridge
Jeans - Next
Shoes - Fred Perry
Bag - Topshop
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Watercolour Wanderlust
16 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I've been obsessed with Tumblr ever since I first made my account back in 2011. It's just the perfect way to get inspiration in every aspect. I look there for motivation to work out, to actually get up and work or even just to work harder in everyday life. It's also the perfect place for style inspiration from the thousands of street style blogs, and gives me the strongest desire to travel as I follow quite a lot of travel and photography blogs - which is why my Tumblr blog's name is "Wanderlust". I actually have an entire board on Pinterest named "One Way Ticket" which is just full of photographs of places I would love to go - Pinterest is definitely my go to app when I'm ridiculously board and like to drool over stylish bedrooms of expensive outfits. One of the first things I want to do on my bucket list is travel to just about every corner of the Earth. From Scotland to Mexico to Thailand - I seriously want to see it all. My outfit today reminded me a little bit of a travel inspired look, which I think is down to the really nice watercolour effect on my dress. The fabric is silk, so it's already really soft, but doesn't have much of a natural stretch to it. However, the elasticated waist highlights a feminine figure and gives the dress more shape. The colours leak or 'bleed' into each other, and are all quite peaceful and relaxing colours which I think give the outfit more of a chill tone. My charcoal, rustic rucksack is from TK Maxx and was the only one left as TK Maxx is a one-of-a-kind type of store. The bag is made of denim which is tough and durable but really comfortable to wear on my shoulders, as I find with a lot of bags, they tend to rub on my shoulders - especially when I'm carrying a lot of items making it heavier. My matching boots are a favourite of mine as I've had them for a while and they're still remained in amazing condition. A lot of people are under the illusion that you must spend hundreds of pounds to find items that will last a long time, but this isn't always necessarily true. My boots are from Brantano which is considered quite a 'cheap' shop, and I don't splurge on them; yet they've remained in amazing condition and haven't fallen apart!
Dress - TK Maxx
Cardigan - Next
Bag - TK Maxx
Boots - Brantano
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Teenage Drama Queen
15 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I've never seen boots like the Zara Leather Combination Heel Ankle Boots before but I think they're really cool. I like the two different colours in the boots and I think it makes them stand out against typical Chelsea or ankle boots. The open design of the boots makes them a lot more comfortable to wear for a long amount of time as they're leather and have a small heel for extra height. Finally, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Olive Raised Dog Phone Case is a must have for me. I must point out, it's half price at my-wardrobe.com, being only £20.00 which is an amazing price for a designer phone case. Marc Jacobs has always been a favourite of mine, and I absolutely love his designs and flawless style. French Bulldogs are also my favourite breed of dog, I'm so desperate to have one and this phone case is ideal for me. Not only is it black and white (I can't help it), it's rubber and made for my iPhone so I really believe it was meant to be!
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Gleefully Gloomy
13 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I realise today's title is a bit of an oxymoron but I'm sticking with it. I was hoping for more sun today but it looks like autumn is finally setting in. This isn't a bad thing, because I love jumpers and unlimited hot chocolate and rainstorms (when I'm inside) as well as warm fires and non-stop Netflix. Right now, Yorkshire is stuck in the middle of summer and autumn - it's reasonably warm, but the clouds just blanket the sky and have a gloomy effect on everything. Nevertheless, my outfit contains more colours for the darker palette, but remains just as bold as necessary. I've been obsessed with this aztec print dress for Topshop since I bought it a few years ago. Unfortunately, I'm still growing so it is getting shorter (not ideal for windy days), but I can't help but love it. I first bought the dress as a last minute resort for a casual meal out with friends, and never realised it would slowly become one of my closet favourites. The pattern is maroon and black, but I think it still stands out despite the somber colour tones. I wanted today's outfit to match and each piece to compliment the other so I paired my dress with one of my favourite coats from Next. I adore this coat so much I almost cried when I thought it was stolen. The really thick and warm lining makes it ideal for the season, and I've found that the colour paired well with a lot of other items in my wardrobe. My charcoal boots match well with my dark leather shoulder bag to finish the look.
Dress - Topshop
Coat - Next
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - gift
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Rainy Day
11 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The weather is not awesome today - it's foggy and cold and raining. But it's not actually rain, it's like a weird wet mist that somehow soaks your hair without it pouring down, I really don't like it. But I do have this raincoat from Topshop that I'm just in love with. I like that it's not a basic trenchcoat or parka design which is really common in coat when the weather is a bit colder. I actually first bought this coat a few years ago when I started walking to school, and it's remained in it's amazing quality ever since. The outer fabric is waterproof, but it isn't really noisy which is great because I can't stand the annoying plastic-like sound shell coats make. The outer fabric is also really soft and unbelievably light so I have no issue it the rain really begins to pour. This coat is lined on the inside with a thick fleece fabric which is one of my favourites because it always keeps me warm. And I'm always cold. For a busy day like today, this coat is ideal for the weather. And as it's black, it can be paired with anything. I chose all-black accessories, including my snood from Urban Outfitters so I can highlight my bright dress underneath. I haven't quite distinguished the colour of my dress yet, sometimes it's pink and other times it looks orange, but I thought it would brighten up my ensemble on such a dull day.
Dress - made for me
Coat - Topshop
Scarf - Urban Outfitters
Bag - TK Maxx
Shoes - Next
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