The Lace Top: Night

To take this look through to the evening, I’ve paired this little lace number with my go to Pull & Bear statement necklace and wrist cuff (they’re turquoise, surprise, surprise) to inject a very rare pop of colour. Black jeans make any outfit that little bit more formal, so these H&M ones in combination with my favourite ZARA heels are a perfect match.

The Lace Top: Day

To start off, I’m really sorry for the lack of posts recently! School has been crazy busy but hopefully things will start to calm down now my personal statement is raring to go (famous last words!). In between juggling UCAS with the everyday errands of school however, I have naughtily managed to squeeze in a little Forever 21 shop. This lace blouse is the perfect day-to-night piece, so much so that there is another post headed your way on how I take it from this casual look to something a little dressier for the evening. In the daytime, you can’t go wrong with layering it with as much silver/ turquoise jewellery as you can get your hands on- it just gives it that super chilled, bohemian vibe that makes me lust for summer! I also seem to be living in ripped jeans at the moment so these H&M ones, paired with these staple black-heeled boots have been a winning combination recently. Look out for how this look can be made evening ready next week!

The New Coat

Despite the fact that winter has only just come knocking, this little number has been safely tucked away in my wardrobe since the end of August, just waiting for the first sense of a cold, frosty morning. When I saw it on the Missguided website all them weeks ago, I really couldn't resist. I've been on the hunt for a camel coat, ever since spying one on the ever so stylish Kim Kardashian last year, hoping to clock one that was a little more within my price range. Where there's a will, there's a way, and sure enough I came across this one for no more that £35- bargain! The tailored fit of this jacket means it can be dressed up for an evening out or paired with my standard H&M jeans, a plain white tee and heeled boots for a more casual look. Whatever the occasion, this coat is a definite staple within any Autumn/Winter wardrobe. 

What's In My Bag

 

Since picking up this Accessorize number a few months ago, I’ve had the perfect excuse to fill it up with all those ‘handbag essentials’ that really are not all that necessary at all (who needs THREE lip products?!). Despite my bag now being completely weighed down with various hand creams, these are some of the bits and bobs that manage to make their way with me, everywhere I go…

Boyfriend Jeans #3

A blue cotton shirt is a definite staple in my wardrobe, whatever the weather. This H&M one however is an autumn essential- super chic and perfect for layering when it starts to get a bit chilly. Paired with some ZARA heels, the outfit manages to hold on to its femininity ,whilst the shirt and jeans also puts a spin on that much desired, ‘androgynous’ trend. Easy, peasy.

Boyfriend Jeans #2

 

Slouchy is definitely the way to go for any problematic ‘smart casual’ dress code. A pair of strappy ASOS heels and a bright Pull&Bear clutch help to dress up the look, whilst the distressed denim keeps things from looking like you’ve tried too hard.

 

Boyfriend Jeans #1

If you’d have told me a year ago that come autumn, I would have been reaching for my boyfriend jeans over my trusty Topshop Leighs, I wouldn’t have believed you. After all, we’ve all been scarred by denim disasters (boot cut jeans anyone?) so I tend to play it safe and stick to cuts that won’t make me cringe in years to come. However, fast track a few months and boyfriend jeans are proving themselves to be an exception to the denim rule. These MANGO ones look put together without looking like you’ve gone too overkill with the distressed look and the comfort of them is definitely an added bonus. I must admit, they are still a bit of a danger zone for me; go too boyfriend baggy and you run the risk of looking a little too MC Hammer for my liking. The slim fit of this MANGO style however still manages to keep things relatively snug and far, far away from any unwanted ‘can’t touch this’ references. Sounds like a winner to me…

 

Perfect for a lazy Sunday, the distressed denim and t-shirt keeps the look still in touch with that laid-back vibe, whilst the pumps and Mini ZARA City Bag help to dress it up a notch. Much more ‘slouchy chic’ and a little less like you’ve literally just rolled out the door in your boyfriend’s clothes.

Autumn Wish List

1.     Pull&Bear Leather Biker Ankle Boots- Pull&Bear is always my go to when looking for the perfect pair of booties and with winter just around the corner, it's just another excuse to pick up a new pair! Since my last ones from Pull&Bear have literally not left my feet throughout both summer and winter, I’m very tempted to see if these could live up to my suede pair in comparison.

 

2.     Miss Dior Eau de Toilette- I’m a bit fussy with scents, so when I smelt this one, it was a nice surprise to find that I actually loved it. Too many times I’ve spritzed myself with hundreds of fragrances in duty free, only to sit on a plane for the next few hours with a pounding headache. However, the floral scent of this one is really nice and girly, plus the packaging is just too cute to resist. Definitely one for the Christmas wish list (it’s never too soon).

3.     Michael Kors Tri-Colour Layered Ring- I’ve really being loving the look of layered rings recently, so much so that these ASOS ones have definitely had their moneys worth! However, the small price tag means that my finger does have a habit of turning slightly green everytime I’ve worn them so I’ve been on the look out for something a little better in quality to replace them! This Michael Kors one caught my eye as the  accents of silver, gold and rose gold means that it can be worn with loads of different types of jewellery or can easily be worn to make a statement on its own.

4.     MOTO Blue Vintage Wash Jamie Jeans- I’ve gotten so much wear out of my Black Ripped Leigh Jeans that I thought it would definitely make sense to pick up a pair in a different colour. I spotted these on Barbara from The Persian Babe’s Instagram and absolutely loved them. Here's hoping that they’ll end up in my own wardrobe sometime soon!

5.      ZARA Nude Blazer with Zips- Pastel pink has been my go to shade recently, especially when paired with an otherwise simple, monochrome outfit. I’m a sucker for a blazer and I thought this would look great put together with faded black jeans and a white shirt for a smart, day-to-day look.

6.    Topshop TIPI Black Croc Skaters- I think these are a bit of a love/ hate item but I personally love them! Obviously anything comfy is right up my street anyway but I think the croc- skin effect on these ones looks really cool and would look great paired with the jeans to the left for an easy to wear, weekend outfit.