Winter Blues

The only thing that's been going through my head the last couple of weeks is my portfolio for art foundation and my textiles final piece. I'm so excited to start making my final dress and show it to all of you (in hopefully a fantasy themed photoshoot) at the end of December. It's quite hard to believe that all of this work for the past 6 months or so has been leading up to just 12 hours of actual making work, but I hope it paid off! As for the portfolio, I've got to start putting all of my best work together for my application as soon as possible so I've been racking my brains for original ideas. What have you all been doing recently? 

Normally I don't show outfit posts that I've actually been wearing the day I post them but I genuinely did wear this today! The dress is from Topshop which I bought years ago. It's a great simple piece to layer with though the colour can be a bit tricky. I made the jumper last year and I showed it in this post when it snowed (Have you heard the rumours about the snow that's coming to the UK?). I find it quite stressful wearing tights and having to match the right pair to an outfit (other people must surely feel the same?) and I've ended up becoming a bit boring and have been lacking courage to go for anything over than a simple black/grey pair. I'm sure you are all fed up of seeing my studded boots by now...I've already started thinking about shoes for Spring though! I definitely feel like my styling has been pretty bad recently and I'm not very happy with my outfit posts (and as I'm trying to save my money for Christmas time I've not had the chance to buy anything new) so I'm hoping my current wardrobe boredom will cure itself soon and that I don't bore all of you in the meantime!

What do you think of my outfit?

dress - Topshop

jumper - homemade

boots - ebay

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Gatsby

This was my outfit from a party on saturday. It was 1920's Gatsby themed! My dress isn't completely in theme but it's gold and has a big bow (plus it was £6) so I thought why not!. The photos were taken at my friend's house so they don't have the usual background and unfortunately some of them are a bit blurry (I really should have taken some more of the back and the lovely bow). In total my outfit cost £10 (my dress is from ebay and so are my shoes). 

How is your week going? What do you think of my outfit?

dress - French Connection via ebay

heels - ebay

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{Style} Wavy In Wang

Sweatshirt- LA Notte | leather jacket- Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | boyfriend jeans- Gap | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | studded pumps- ShoeMint | necklace- Barefoot Contessa | eye ring- House of Harlow (loving this and this) | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors

Sweatshirts have quickly become my go-to for fall, yet despite my ever-growing collection, I just can't get enough... It's a sickness, I tell ya. And speaking of sickness, I'm feeling particularly healthy this week after loading up on supplements and an immunity pack... Now let's just hope that the snow (yes, we have snow now) and lack of sleep don't do me in. xx

Photos by Kastles

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{Halloween Week} Studded Cat Ears

This week's Halloween-inspired Wardrobe Wednesday is all about the cat ears... More specifically, this studded cat ear headband that I picked up on a whim at Forever 21 many moons ago. Naturally I had no use for it until this very week, but it's precisely that kind of dedication towards "rainy day shopping" (aka- The I may need this someday approach) that keeps this blog populated with content, but that's an issue for another day.

Not only can this headband (coupled with this makeup tutorial) save the day during a particularly busy Halloween season (testify!), but it's pretty darn cute draped over mirrors and side tables (how I justify frivolous purchases). If you're looking for a last minute costume, look no further, and if you feel like getting your craft-on, check out this easy DIY — Happy Halloween Eve!

Studded cat ear headband- Forever 21 | sweater- Topshop | necklace c/o T&J Designs

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Velour dress

This is a kind of 'outfit-of-the-night-two-days-late' post since I wore this dress to a party on saturday evening. I decided against heels (way too painful!) and the pearls are merely there to cover a drink stain I managed to acquire during the night (the photos were taken afterwards) but the dress was definitely a great choice for the evening. I bought it on ebay (seems to be a continual theme on my blog) for only £5. The surface of the dress doesn't come out very clearly in these photos but it's slightly sparkly and has a really nice velvet-y texture. I definitely think ebay is the best place to buy going out dresses as there's such a huge choice and so cheap!

How was your weekend? What do you think of my dress?

 dress - hearts and bows via ebay

heels - ebay

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Pink and Purple

I've joined tumblr and my link is above for those who are interested. I'm using it mainly just for collecting images of fashion and as a sort of addition to pinterest, so my use of it could vary a lot. Leave your links below so I can check out yours!

I feel as if I'm running out of outfit ideas at the moment and have run out of clothes (if that's possible!). I've been buying a few things on ebay but they're mainly going out dresses (which I will show you in the next couple of months) so I'll have to find some more cheap day clothes to re-inspire me. Anyway, I've chosen to do an Autumn version of an outfit that I showed in the summer. The dress was something that I made with the most wonderful fabric and influenced by something I saw in Topshop at the time. I've paired it with a plain white t-shirt here which makes it feel a lot more casual and also keeps you warmer in these temperatures! I really like it with the pearls and boots as well for a pretty yet edgy look. 

What do you think of my outfit? What have you been wearing lately?

 dress - homemade

t-shirt - old

shoes - ebay

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Pastel

A brand new outfit for you today. I bought the skirt on ebay for £4 but it's originally from Motel . I'm really pleased with it overall (nice pattern, very versatile and fits well - what more could I ask for!?). The heels were another ebay purchase (this time for £5). They're quite unique in their style with the buckle strap around the sides and the gold heel, plus they fit perfectly which always helps! Finally, the top is one of my Mum's old tops that was given to me (which I love the colour of!).

What do you think of my outfit? Have you made any ebay purchases recently?

 skirt - Motel via Ebay

heels - Ebay

top - old

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{Style} Lady-Like Layers...

Jeweled denim shirt- J.Crew | midi skirt- Topshop | bag- Milly | sandals c/o Forever 21 | necklace- Zara | ring- House of Harlow | watch- Michael Kors

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Vintage Blazer

While I was out in London on Saturday, I also did a bit of vintage shopping and bought this blazer. I've been looking for a blazer for a while now and after browsing continuously on ebay I felt it would be better to actually try it on before buying one. I really like the one I chose and it's going to be perfect for staying warm in the colder months (especially since my previous winter coat is now ruined by oil paint - anyone know any magical removal tricks?). I'm wearing my blazer here with my paisley dress (£2 from ebay) and my boots (also from ebay - you can buy them here). 

What do you think of my new coat? How is your week going?

 blazer - Paper Dress Vintage

dress - ebay

boots - ebay (truffle)

socks - Topshop

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{Style} Polished Grunge...

Plaid dress- Kenzie (old) | studded leather jacket- Zara | heels c/o Sole Society (love the black version too) | Sloan quilted bag- Michael Kors | ring- House of Harlow | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors
 

Sleep-ins, coffee in bed and telling that nagging little voice in your head that you should be at work to take a hike — Man I love long weekend Mondays! So here's to everyone having the loveliest of days, including tasty treats, quality time with loved ones and some much-needed fun in the sun! xx

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{DIY} AiF for Boohoo Studded Top...

When Boohoo offered to team up on a fun t-shirt DIY, I was beyond excited — Not only do I love the brand (this shirt is beyond cozy), but you know I'm always down for a little DIY action. The kit they sent over included all kinds of goodies — like puffy paint and jumbo rhinestones — but since I'm on a "less is more" kick these days, I opted for some subtle studding instead. The result? A shirt I'll be rocking for years to come. 

DIY studded tshirt c/o Boohoo | white jeans- H&M (similar here) | pumps- ShoeMint | metallic satchel- Milly | necklace- Moon Raven Designs (similar here) | knuckle rings c/o Style Lately | bracelet- random NYC find | watch- Michael Kors



Pssst! Did you know that Boohoo offers free shipping on all orders over $25? They're also waving duty charges over the next few days, which — as my fellow Canadians can attest — always makes a huge difference... xx

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