Monochrome Magic

10 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I like to mix different 'genres' of clothing. Today, I'm wearing this reasonably formal dress from M&S, surrounded by items that are from the more casual end of the spectrum. It adds quite a bit of character to a look as you blend two types of styles together. I've also grown to love the monochrome look. It's a trend that never seems to date and can never really be over-worn. There are so many different ways to experiment with black and white as they are contrasting colours. I love the really simple pattern on the bottom half of my dress, which is complimented by the cute white collar at the top. The pattern brings the outfit to life and means I don't need to bring in as many accessories as all the focus heads straight to the dress. Leather jackets are my weakness, I will always find a way to wear one. When putting this mix-match outfit together, I chose a leather jacket as I think it suits the dress well and contrasts without clashing. On top of my suede shoes, the outfit has many different textures as the dress is jersey, my collar is chiffon and my bag and jacket are leather. There's plenty going on yet only two colours.
Dress - M&S // Jacket - Miss Selfridge // Shoes - Brantano // Bag - market in Salou
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boys are nicer when they aren't with their friends

9 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
boys are nicer when they aren't with their friends
As hard as a try, I just can't stop my head for automatically picking black clothing and accessories. I just love dark clothing! This wishlist contains quite a few dark items inlcuding the Apiece Apart Michel Tee that I really 'need'. The shirt is described as a "slightly cropped, boxy top in a mid-weight Spanish weave" which sounds ideal for this season. Although cropped tops are not as popular at this time of year, there's no reason why shorter shirts can't still be worn with some high waisted jeans or a skirt. Shorter tops are also great for wearing over dresses, because they don't consume the shape of the dress but still add a layer. To go with this top I chose the D&G Slimmy Black Jeans that I found on Polyvore. I don't think you can go wrong with black jeans as black pairs with every colour there is. I've also found that darker denim is really easy to style and dress up or down. You can get away with wearing them to quite a formal occasion. The same can be said for the Coltrane shoes by Jeffrey Campbell and the Zippered Faux Leather Backpack from Forever 21. Unfortunately both these items are sold out but I couldn't help but add them to this week's wishlist. I tend to favour darker accessories as I find that accessories are the one items that can stop an outfit from working. By choosing colours rhat will work with multiple outfits, it's money-saving and efficient. To check out the rest of my wishlist, just click the set!
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Tartan & Blue

7 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The dull weather really dampens my mood. As much as I love autumn and winter, it would be great to have a rainy day or a sunny day, rather than a weird fog/mist/partially cloudy day. It's also the time of year where we are freezing in the morning but overheating by 3pm. I no longer attend school so I don't have the awkward situation of trying to pick an outfit that suits this unpredictable season. One this I couldn't let go of during the summer was my blue coat. Summer in the North isn't that long - maybe about 3 days and then just rain. But I found this coat to suit most outfits and it's continued to be reliable through to this time of year. At first glance, I wouldn't find a lot of items in my wardrobe to pair well with the coat but luckily it just seems to work. My jumper, which was bought for £4.00 from Topshop in the sale naturally appears during this season. Note: I'm so very proud I found such an amazing item at that price in a store like Topshop. Tartan, check and flannel are all autumnal trends that constantly pop up on the high street and seem to be common with celebrities too. 
Cropped jumpers are great for me as I have a figure that's most similar to hourglass. Having long legs does hide this a little bit, but it's there. Cropped tops paired with high-waisted bottoms are a great combination as they highlight the best bits of the body shape and disguise all the bits we don't want to show. 
Jumper - Topshop // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Jeans - Next // Bag - TK Maxx // Converse - Schuh
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Mad Motivation

5 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
It's strange how motivation to do certain things comes out of nowhere. After a blogger chat on Twitter last night, I suddently became motivated to write a load of blog posts and articles due to being inspired by other bloggers. As I pointed out in my tweets, the one aspect I'm drawn to in the blogging industry is the sense of community and respect each blogger has for one another. It doesn't matter how long you've been blogging or how many followers you have - it seems that everyone is supportive and excited to meet each other. That's from my experience so far anyway. I have only been blogging for under a year, so I'm no expert and I know I have much to learn, but I'm enjoying the journey. I get inspired very easily, whether it's from other people or simply my surroundings, and usually, inspiration brings motivation and determination to improve. 
You may notice I'm not posting as much this week, and that's due to a little winter bug I'm currently fighting through. I had my flu jab on Monday (which does hurt despite what they tell you) so at least I know I'm protected for this season. Today's look is quite colour coordinated which is very common in my personal style. As much as I like a colour clash, having an outfit that matches just makes me smile. My beanie hat is a new favourite of mine, the collection is slowly growing. As I'm not too well, I chose a wool hat to keep my head warm which is important. Although I'll be staying inside most of the day, I do like to get dressed rather than lounge around my pyjamas - that only encourages me to stay in bed! The beanie is blue, red and white and I think ties the navy/white theme together.
Jumper - Dorothy Perkins // Jeans - Urban Outfitters // Shoes - Nike // Bag - gift // Hat - Next
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Berry Farmer

3 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Coat season is in full swing and I'm absolutely loving it. The great thing about coats is that you can wear them when they're too small and too big - if you style them right. The same method works with jumpers too. The coat I'm wearing today was 'thrifted' while I was window shopping and it's slowly but surely growing on me. At first, I was reluctant to try it on as it's a larger size and doesn't exactly ooze glamour but experiment with my style is a goal of mine. It turns out, this coat is much greater than I could imagine. Although it reminds me a lot of a jacket quite a lot of farmers wear in Yorkshire, I have found it to be really useful as we get closer to winter. I think, although it's very simple it has a vintage-like vibe to it. Grandad fashion is back, I guess. Berry-coloured clothing is naturally more popular in the back end of the year so I was happy to see a nice maroon-like lining inside the coat, and paired with with a lace jumper and cotton beanie. 
 Coat - thrifted // Jumper - made for me // Jeans - Next // Bag - Topshop // Shoes - Schuh
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