Misery Business
22 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I have been missing summer quite a bit this week, I always say I prefer winter but that's because I like snow. Wind, hail and rain are a few elements I'm not too crazy about. I'm also convinced that the weather is affecting my mood. The rain does make me happy, for example; yesterday, I got caught in a downpour that felt more like a shower outside and I didn't hate it even though it was unbearably cold. The clouds do dampen things a little bit so I decided to brighten my mood by brightening my outfit. Summer is a great time of year for me as I can wear plenty of different bright summer colours that contrast but compliment my skin tone. Even though I occasionally resort to black, adding a touch of colour never hurts. Today I'm wearing a really basic skater dress that I had made to fit to play the centre piece for the whole look. The solid colour is enough for the whole ensemble so I chose to stick with black accessories. The dress has two pleats rather than a gathered elasticated waist. And of course, the dress contains jersey, my favourite dress fabric. This week I have also really missed my Converse. I don't wear them as often as I used to, but after spending the morning in these hi-tops my feet are very happy. Underestimating to comfort of quality shoes is something I'll never do again!
Dress - made for me // Jacket - Miss Selfridge // Shoes - Schuh // Bag - TK Maxx
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Autumn Feeling
21 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The cold is really settling in. It's freezing! We're at this time of year where the winter chills are beginning to creep but even though there's the occasional blast of sunshine. I'm totally and completely prepared for the colder seasons - mainly because most of my wardrobe consists of darker colours, and I own a lot of jumpers and jackets which always come in hand in autumn. Well today, the weather is absolutely all over the place. One minute it's gale force winds and the next there's hailstones the size of bullets dropping from the sky. My coat is perfect for an unexpected day like today; not only because the light charcoal colour pairs with everything in my wardrobe, but also because it contains a tiny bit of wool to keep me warm without weighing me down. I decided to wear this ombré scarf just to add a touch of excitement to the overall look. This is another item in my wardrobe that will go with plenty of other pieces because of it's versatile colour. This scarf is 100% wool but because it's thinner, it won't take on a lot of water if it gets wet. Jeans are a must today, they're my go-to casual bottoms for unexpected elements. I look to wear my nude booties as often as possible and today is no exception. I think they add an element of elegance to my outfit and are super easy to walk in while boosting my height.
Jumper - Topshop // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Jeans - Urban Outfitters // Shoes - Next // Bag - Next // Scarf - gift
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until I fall asleep
19 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Recently, I have started to appreciate trainers and sportswear in general a lot more. As the weather is getting so much cold, and the wind is really picking up, sometimes there's nothing cosier than slipping on your gym-gear and favourite trainers. These Nike Hi-Tops are in my wishlist to match the rest of the items in my set but also continue the theme of casual comfort. On any chill-day, I will have a bath. No matter the time of day, I will have a bath to help me feel relaxed and detox. I have chosen the Star Light, Star Bright bath melt from Lush to be in this week's wishlist as suits the theme perfectly - and I love the shape and smell. The star is lime and ginger-scented, two of my favourite fragrances, and it has a shea butter fondant centre which is great for the skin. Although this bath melt is usually exclusive to the Christmas-y time of year, I couldn't help but include it on this super-chill Sunday.
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Perfect Patchwork
17 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Wearing an oversized shirt as a dress is a big risk, but sometimes it can work. My shirt is quite long, and actually gets longer in the back which makes me feel much more comfortable. I think this look would be great for a holiday (of course without tights), but I have found it works for this season too. My inside leg measurement is also 35.5 inches which is considered rather long; making this shirt quite risky for me. If you prefer to wear leggings, I think that works perfectly too. I also love the two different shades of blue on this shirt even though it's one fabric. That's one way to 'spice up' a simple button-up shirt without going overboard for Autumn. Denim is such a versatile fabric, which comes in so many colours so I know I will be able to style this top in many different ways to suit so many different occasions. It's one of those shirts that can be styled up and styled down. You may select this shirt as a focus point for a casual look, or it can be used in layering in the colder seasons. On the other hand, pairing this shirt with the perfect formal jacket, skirt or trousers can immediately add elegance. The denim isn't too thick and isn't as all stiff which makes my top comfortable all day unlike a lot of pure cotton or denim shirts I own that can grow uncomfortable after a long period of time.
Shirt - Next // Bag - Topshop // Shoes - Schuh
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Bonfire of the Vanity
16 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The bright blue coat is back. Every now and then this coat makes a sly return and I always end up wearing it somewhere. At first glance, there wouldn't be many items in my wardrobe I could pair this jacket with, but there are actually many different styles that this coat blends well with. Today I have chosen a dress that will harmonise with the coat rather than clash. Sometimes I can wear pieces that will totally contrast with the bright blue colour and create a colour block effect but I've found that to be more of a summer trend. However, because the weather is a litter cheerier today, I chose a dress that does include colours such as pink and orange in to brighten up my outfit. On the colour chart, orange is the contrasting colour to blue, so I have a hint of a subtle colour block in this look. Today's dress is another favourite of mine that I couldn't abandon last season. The colours do remind me of summer, but I have somehow managed to convince myself that it's suitable for autumn.
Dress - TK Maxx // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Wool cardigan - George // Bag - Next // Boots - Dorothy Perkins
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