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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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
Jumper - made for me
Jeans - Topshop
Shoes - Brantano
Bag - Next
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