Thursday, 10 April 2014

cut-outs

Hello, 
Just another quick ootd for you all - should probably apologise for the number of appearances this skirt is making on my blog, but eh, I'm OBSESSED.. anyways, on with the outfit- hope you can take some ideas/inspiration from it!

Top- newlook £7-ish, love the cut outs on the shoulder,  which give this basic a bit of 'oomph'
Skirt- brandy melville £28 (or there abouts..), definately a staple!
Tights- primark £2.50, loveeee the design, and the 'over knee' design is so flattering..

Although you cant see my shoes, I am wearing my navy blue docs :)


Wednesday, 9 April 2014

got that festival feeling..

Holaa,

This outfit was inspired by the slight appearance of the sun, giving me that festival/boho feeling! As summer & festival season is coming up, maybe you can take some ideas from this quick ootd?

Top- h&m (in stores now, £14.99, i think!)
Skirt- UO (sale a few years ago)
Shoes- primark (in stores now, £4)
Jacket- primark (from a few years ago..)

My makeup is my everyday makeup & i slightly straightened my hair (yes, i've had a chop!)



Tuesday, 8 April 2014

summer grunge

Hello againnn..

I have another quick ootd for you- this is one of my most worn outfits with (probably) my most worn piece.. This outfit is such a go-to for me, as it looks so put together but it takes seconds to throw on and is so comfortable, layer-able (?) & just trustworthy...hahaha

My dress is from h&m about a year ago, so although you can't get this exact one anymore I always see similar styles in there. 
My tights were from the Accessorize sale a few years ago- I love the tights they have in there, and they are always reduced massively in the sale (this pair was £4 down from £12!) 
My plaid shirt was a present, but I know it came from a vintage shop in Bath...but, I'm pretty sure you can pick up a plaid shirt from any shop these days :)
My shoes were a primark bargain (I think £4..or there abouts) and they are suprisingly comfy as Primark shoes go ..defo worth picking a pair up!

My makeup is my usual everyday eye makeup using the naked3 palette, and i have Revlon's 'mauve it over' from their matte lipstick range on.


Monday, 7 April 2014

updateee

hiiii,

Thought i'd just do a quick update to let you know a few recent changes which are pretty exciting;

I have been accepted as a Fashion & Social Media apprentice with a company in London (wahhhh shrbgisajbdfksjbdf!!) For me, who has wanted a career in fashion for a LONG time this is the most exciting thing that could ever happen to me, especially as 
#1. As I didn't go to uni, I pretty much got told to kiss goodbye to any dreams of having a career in the fashion industry.. so glad I didn't give up.
#2. In my previous job I was becoming pretty unhappy; feeling like I wasn't getting anywhere in life/feeling trapped etc, so to then have this opportunity is amazing and so exciting.

Uploading a much may become a little tricky, but I will try my hardest!! Also, apologies for the lack of posting over the past week but I hope that (^) explains why :)

Lots of loveeeee 






Monday, 31 March 2014

floral on floral

Hola..

Here's another quick OOTD for you- The sun made a slight appearance so brought out some spring/summer in my outfit. 
  As this is a travelling outfit, I haven't put any jewellery on (would usually go with my usual gold rings & chain). Also, would wear my leather jacket over the top.

Top: Brandy Melville 
Skirt- (? ..unsure sorry! it actually belongs to my sister)
Tights- Primark
Shoes-Cherry Red Doc Martens

Friday, 28 March 2014

crazy trousers

Hola!
I put this look together for an interview- I think its a good mix of standing out, but with a slight touch of formality.. hope you like it and can take some inspiration from it :) 

The trousers are from Tesco (I was just as suprised to find them in there!) and were £16. Although they're a pretty crazy print, because they're monochrome they are still easy to style and don't look TOO over the top.
The top is from H&M and was about £8. I love that it just looks like a plain black top, but then the sleeves are mesh with velvet polkadots. Its suchan effective touch, and jazzes up something that would otherwise be abit plain.
My shoes are patent, black, doc marten look-a-likes by Rocket Dog and I picked them up from TK Maxx for about £20 - a proper bargain!

I finished the look with my James Pringle 'Black Watch' tartan scarf, Dorothy Perkins faux-fur collared leather jacket, a navy bow from Claire's and my standard gold jewellery.


Thursday, 27 March 2014

tartan scarf / LDN

Hello,
I have another quick OOTD for you - It was a travelling outfit as I had to come to london for a few days, very casual, simple, grungey and lacking colour - all standard for me! 
  My makeup is just my everyday makeup of darkened/thickened brows (using Sleek's brow kit in dark), a white/champagne eyeshadow of some sort all over the lid, with a darker (but still fairly neutral) colour on the outer third & crease, winged eyeliner, mascara & a tonal/minimalistic lipstick. 
a/n. although not pictured, with this outfit I wore black patent doc marten look-a-likes from Rocket Dog, that I got for £20 from Tk Maxx (if real Docs are a little out of your price range, seriously recommend checking out these dupes..SO comfortable, and you don't have to break them in).

The black dress, is actually a large men's DKNY (possibly pyjama) top that I got for £12 from TK Maxx.

My tartan scarf is James Pringle in the 'Black Watch' tartan, that came from ebay (apologies for not knowing the price- was an xmas pressie!)

My gold chain was £12 (I think) from Topshop, and the black/gold heart necklace was £5-ish from Accessorize.

My trusty faux-fur collared leather jacket, was £50 (or so) from Dorothy Perkins.