Drop the Waist
29 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
This is a style that really goes out of my comfort zone. The 'drop waist' dress has been around for quite a while, but I only really started to notice them after seeing a style similar on the Chanel catwalk, I then soon started to take notice inside stores. I like the skater or fit-n-flare style, but because I'm quite tall, I usually opt for the high waist, whether elasticated or not. Fit-n-flare dresses are also amazing for hiding all the lumps and bumps that never need to be seen around the torso and upper leg. Before trying on these dresses, I thought they would never really suit me, and I'm still getting used to the style but it's growing on me. Wearing it feels no different to wearing a longer top and a mini skirt so it is in no way uncomfortable and actually quite easy to wear and style. This dress has short sleeves, so I paired it with a black leather jacket that matches the very dark grey stripes in the dress. I think this look is perfect for a really casual day out because it's simple cool and comfortable. It's not too 'out there' for summer and can be transformed perfectly for winter. With fashion, I think one of the most experimental things you can do is try something new - I guess that goes for life too. It could be as small as switching a dress style, wearing a new colour or going all out and wearing something completely out of your comfort zone. Today it's just the dress, but I'm making a goal of trying something new at least twice a month, just to shake things up.
Dress - Topshop
Jacket - Miss Selfridge
Bag - Topshop
Shoes - Next
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Check and Charcoal
28 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
There was a time when everyone was wearing check or flannel shirts, even celebrities. The most popular seemed to be the red one, and a lot of the time, they were being worn around the waist rather than on your body. I have personally always preferred oversized check shirts, that were so big they could be worn with leggings or even tights, rather than cropped ones. However, I came across this button-up shirt in Topshop's most recent sale and I knew I had to buy it. I really like the cropped top plus high-waisted style, and although this shirt isn't too cropped, it's short enough for me. I love that it's short-sleeved so I can actually wear it during the summer, as most flannel shirts have long sleeves and are cotton so they're too warm to wear in the sun. This shirt is also really thin, so it's perfect for this super sunny spell the whole of England is currently experiencing. My jeans are one of my favourite pairs because, they're charcoal (my favourite shade of denim) and they're unbelievably soft. Next do a really wide range of jeans or jeggings that are ridiculously soft like Topshop MOTO and is so many different colours or styles. I usually always go for a charcoal because they're really easy to pair with other colours and rarely clash, which is super important for me on casual summer days.
Shirt - Topshop
Jeans - Next
Boots - Dorothy Perkins
Bag - TK Maxx
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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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