Warm Winter

10 September 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I've finally fallen for charity shops. The other day, I tweeted "Charity shops are just vintage gold mines" and this couldn't be more true. I never used to really shop in any sort of charity shop, not for any particular reason I just never went in. I live in quite an industrial village in Yorkshire, so there's literally charity shops everywhere especially towards the centre of the town. I recently went into a shop that supports Sue Ryder - a charity which supports people with complex needs and life-threatening illnesses across the UK and internationally. As soon as I walked into the door, it was like a vintage overload. There were amazing colours and pattens everywhere I looked and I couldn't contain my excitement. After browsing around for a while, and even buying a few bags and dresses, I came across this huge coat that was only £10 in the store. I did my research and the brand is INSERT BRAND HERE. It actually turns out, this coat would retail for almost £200. This coat is a little big for me, but I never have to layer underneath because it's so thick and warm inside. The lining is maybe the softest fur I've ever come across, as well as the coat exterior being leather so it's waterproof. I can't wait for the snow to blanket the whole of Yorkshire, so I can walk the dales in this coat without completely freezing solid. 
Coat - charity shop
Vest top - Topshop
Jeans - Next
Shoes - Schuh
Bag - market stall
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Bright and Bold

9 September 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Growing up as an incredibly shy girl was super difficult. I never wanted to go outside, or talk to people, and found it really difficult to make friends and fit in with the ones I had. The one thing I hated more than anything was standing out or getting too much attention on me. I remember always saying I don't want a first dance if I ever get married because I can't deal with too many people looking at me at once, or I dreaded birthdays because people would sing at school which caught the attention of anyone and everyone. I was also super tall growing up, always taller than my friends and I still am, which is something I used to hate but now love. Basically, anything that made me look any different than anyone else I didn't like. Now I'm a little different, having a blog means I get to experiment with colour and pattern which I would never even think of trying. My dress, which does have a lot of dark tones in, is full of highly detailed pattern - causing it to stand out from the crowd. Usually I would avoid this, but I absolutely love this dress, it's one of my all time favourites. And to top the confidence cake, I'm wearing my favourite booties that have a small heel which elongates my legs in a lengthier dress. Overall, this has become my favourite formal look, especially because it can be worn all year round!
Dress - Next
Bag - market in Salou
Shoes - Next
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Wondrously Woolly

8 September 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Mondays can be a bit of a drag. For some absurd reason, they always seem to be the longest day of the week. The unexpected bright weather has cheered up the day slightly, but it's still the first working day of the week after a fun-filled weekend. At work, the dress code is very relaxed so I usually were quite casual looks. It's actually a great way for me to experiment with some of the less-worn outfits in my wardrobe - which I eventually learn to love. This black jumper was made for me a while ago, and I only ever really wore it to sixth form because I needed comfy clothes to wear for long periods of time. Once I finished school, this jumper went straight to the back of my wardrobe because I never felt the need to wear it anymore, but it turns out - I love this jumper! It's jet black, which is a colour I was supposed to be trying to avoid but sometimes I can't help it. The jumper, or sweater contains a teeny tiny bit of wool which keeps me extra warm at work. I usually have to be really careful with wool because it irritates my skin and becomes really itchy. But tiny traces don't usually effect me. My super cosy jumper also has a slightly ribbed effect in it which I think makes it unqiue in comparison to a lot of other woolly jumpers.
Jumper - made for me
Jeans - Topshop
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - Next
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California Car Keys

7 September 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
California Car Keys

It's technically autumn, and I can't wait to wear all my favourite jackets and coats again and layer up for the chillier weather; but I just can't let go of good ol' summer fashion! After seeing these Cut Off Shorts on Polyvore I was reminded of summer again. They have a bleach-like acid wash to them which is one of my new favourite types of denim because it makes an outfit seem more exciting and adventurous at first glance. I paired the shorts with a navy top from H&M that has some lace detail and is cropped. I absolutely love the lace hem and think it's a perfect last-minute summer look. Lace is a fabric that always looks great no matter the colour or pattern because it's very intricate and feminine. I actually own the Nars Single Eyeshadow Compact in a darker colour that's a little closer to my skin tone, but as this set is strictly summer, I thought I would add a brighter colour to the wishlist. The soft yellow-green colour is longwearing which means it will last all day and I've found that Nars eyeshadows are really easily blended with other shadows to create a unique look. They can also be layered for a more dramatic effect, and this particular product comes in so many different colours - I can never just pick one.
The Gasoline Glamour Lady Sings The Blues Shades are 100% summer. From one of my favourite online stores, Nasty Gal, the floral rims scream festival and summertime. They're vintage inspired from Gasoline Glamour and have grey tinted lenses so you can actually see through them. I've had a few sunglasses that have a weird brown-yellow tint and I'm just not a fan. The pastel porcelain flowers are a pale blue which can be styled with plenty of different colours from the summer style palette. The blue Nars pencil is actually a Shadow Pencil while the other is a Lip Pencil. I was drawn to the shadow pencil due to the bright colour that could be used to blend with the eyeshadow, also by Nars. I chose the darker lip pencil to go with the MAC Lorde Collection Lipstick I had saved in my favourites. I've always been a fan of darker lip colours and they contrast well with a brighter eye. To view the rest of the fabulous items in this Polyvore set, click here. This wishlist was like a last goodbye to summer, but I'm so excited for Autumn, I can't wait to start shopping for more!
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Monochrome Magic

5 September 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I think an monochrome pattern is something that's easily forgotten and definitely taken for granted. Sometimes I don't realise how valuable a simple black and white piece of clothing can be, it's like a short cut to effortless and chic style. Anything monochrome immediately reminds me of Audrey Hepburn and old school Givenchy. I spotted this dress during a last minute shop in Marks and Spencer, which I only usually go into for their amazing food. However, while shopping through their clothing section and taking a few minutes to drool over the 10ft post of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, I realised that M&S isn't as fuddy-duddy as I assumed. The clothes in there were so stylish! And high quality is always what I look for, which M&S never fails to deliver. I found a few items I liked but with the tight budget I currently sit on, I unfortunately couldn't buy it all. I did find this dress that was in the sale, and loved it. I like that the dress has such a simple design, and follows the skater style that's one of my favourites. I think the check pattern on the dress stands out more than some of the brightest items in my closet, making a magical monochrome moment. I tied this dress with my teeny tiny purse and my very favourite heels to finish the look.
Dress - M&S
Shoes - Next
Bag - Topshop
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