As Simple as It Seems

18 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
My outfit of the day is very simple, but it's still one of my favourites. This look has become a go-to outfit as it's casual and laid back, but still looks as if I did put some effort in. My jumper, which is a one-of-a-kind find from TK Maxx has wool in to keep me warm, but is luckily thin enough to use in a layering outfit. So if the temperature does drop, I know I can throw on an oversized coat or even a jacket without feeling too restricted. Similarly, my jeans are from Topshop, who sells some of the softest jeans I have ever tried. They're still made of a good quality of denim, but stretchy and pair well with plenty of items while being durable. Durable denim is essential for me as it's not often I can find jeans that are long enough for me - when I find the right pair, I need them to last a while and not wear away. Both my boots or 'booties' and bag are from Next. The leather and suede of both items is faux but still very authentic looking. Out of the whole ensemble, I feel like these two items add the touch of elegance to the look which makes it appear more mature. The oversized bag is a great accessory this season and although my nude boots will only pair with a selected handful of colours, they tie an outfit together. 
Jumper - TK Maxx // Jeans - Topshop // Boots - Next // Bag - Next // Watch - Next

I WAS BORN THIS WAY

16 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
i was born this way
Sometimes I don't even think I realise I create these sets with an overall palette of black. It's a colour I will always love, and I think sometimes is overrated. Although the colours are suited to this year, the wishlist items do have a summery theme. The first item I 'need' is the tank top from Cheap Monday. I styled the sleeveless top as a dress (paired with the Cross Strap Leather Gladiator Sandal by Bertie), because I think it looks quite cosy in this way, almost like a longer tunic. The super soft 100% cotton shirt follows the jersey-like style which I really took a liking to during the summer. Since creating this wishlist I have actually bought the 5-pack eyeshadows from H&M and absolutely adore all the shades. The colours are essential for a smoky eye this season, and the pack is only £3.99 in UK stores! The shades are soft, silky and long-lasting, I would recommend them to anyone who isn't a high level beauty guru buy loves to experience with gradient shades. Cara Delevingne is one of my favourite models, so it was destiny for me to find the Mulberry Mini Cara Delevingne bag. The leather rucksack has "Made in England" stamped at the bottom and is the perfect size for a relaxed day out of the house. Not forgetting the colour, material and texture will match about anything in a wardrobe including the crucial LBD.

Cotton Crush

15 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I can't lie, I'm a sucker for discount prices. Seeing sale signs make me smile almost as much as free food. I didn't grow up in an extremely privileged family, so I've learnt many tips and tricks over my 18 years. With a mother as a fashion designer, I've also learnt to appreciate good material when I find it. My dress is made of cotton lawn, which is an incredibly find cloth that feels very silky on the skin. Although this dress is ideal for the summer as it keep you cool, I also love to wear it during this time of year to brighten up my closet. The fabric is untextured, and reasonably thin, so the aztec-like pattern adds a little excitement to the overall look rather than just a blend of colour. The winter season is setting in, so it's only natural that I begin to gravitate towards boots, and grey boots at that. These faux leather boots are amazing as they're loose-fitting toward the top, meaning I can wear thick socks inside without them being seen. For my outfit of the day, I purposely chose all-grey items, including my cardigan as I wanted the dress to remain the centre of my outfit as it's bursting with colour.
Dress - TK Maxx // Cardigan - made for me // Boots - Brantano // Bag - TK Maxx

Darling Dogtooth

13 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Winter is my favourite time of year, mainly because I own more coats that I do shorts. Dogstooth, which is also know as houndstooth; or in this case puppytooth as the pattern is small scale, is one of my favourite patterns to play around with. The broken check print comes in a wide variety of colours and combinations and is suitable all year round. This coat, which is made of wool and cotton is ideal for this time of year it's warm and cosy, but can also be worn for multiple occasions. Dogstooth in general is often worn for more formal events and is extremely common in workwear. However, the duotone pattern is appearing in high street stores in the form of trousers, coats and even hats. The print is becoming more casual and I chose this fabric from a local textiles store, hope to have this oversized winter coat made for me. The larger sizes makes the coat much easier to layer underneath and the darker pattern; which is most often found in monochrome, pairs well with multiple colours including the navy denim.
 Coat - made for me // Top - made for me // Jeans - Nasty Gal // Shoes - Next // Bag - Topshop

A Spot of Blue

11 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The dress I'm wearing today is by far one of my very favourites. If you've been following my blog for a while, you will know my wardrobe consists of a lot of skater or fit-n-flare dresses. They're what I feel most comfortable with as they suit my hourglass body shape well and create a really feminine silhouette. However, the jumper-dress style is really growing on me as I begin to experiment more with my style choices. I think the dress is still flattering without making me feel uncomfortable and had to be made in my comfort colour - blue. As it's getting a lot colder, and a lot dark very quickly, I like to dress to keep warm. This is mainly because I'm one of those incredibly irritating Northerners that always complains about being cold. I know that I have to dress to stay warm or I'll be shivering and miserable all evening. Today I'll be in the city centre later in the day and it gets really windy and cold making my bright blue dress ideal as it's made of knitted cotton-jersey. It also contains a little bit of wool. I'm allergic to wool, so I can't wear 100% wool garments, but this blend of fabrics means I will stay warm, and cosy all evening. My grey coat, which is mostly wool can be worn as it's not touching my skin and won't irritate it. As the focus point of my outfit is my dress, I kept the accessories dark so they would compliment the look nicely.
Dress - made for me // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Shoes - Brantano // Bag - TK Maxx
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