Category Archives: outfits

Crystallized

15th February 2016
You may remember the skirt in this post from a few months ago when I teamed up with Yumi to show off some of their fabulous Winter collection. I mentioned back then that although part of a co-ord set it was also an incredible item to pair with a plain item to add a bit of pizazz when all over print is just too much. I might not have a fancy background (thanks weather) but I still thought I’d show how I’ve been styling it in the time since my last post.

Roll Neck c/o Long Tall Sally | Skirt c/o Yumi | Boots: Stylist Pick

I think this is the perfect outfit for a weekend where I do feel like venturing outside in to the public eye. It hasn’t happened an awful lot lately thanks to the wind, rain and storms we’ve been having but never say never- it’s got to brighten up sometime right?

As I’ve been writing this post I’ve taken a look at the latest arrivals on the Yumi website, I can already feel a MASSIVE wish list forming- how gorgeous is this coral reef skirt?

How else would you style this skirt? I’m thinking of working out a look for an evening out next (you know, for when I do decide I can hack a social life!)

end

Posted in life, outfits

Permalink 5 Comments

The Little Grey Dress

10th February 2016
I’ve been really good this year when it comes to the sales. In previous years despite the best of intentions I’ve succumbed to “bargains” that I neither want or need. This year due to moving so soon after Christmas I didn’t have any time to browse let alone shop the sales, that was until a few nights ago when I had half an hour to myself and a little bit of spare money on hand for a little treat. I happened upon the Urban Outfitters and managed to pick up almost £150 worth of things for just £47 including a much needed chunky black cardigan and a couple of lovely day dresses.

Dress: Urban Outfitters (£12 here) | Boots: H&M | Necklace: Laura Whitmore for Daisy Jewellery

This dress jumped out at me from the second I started browsing the website. I can’t resist a simple dress with a twist and the drawstring waist and pocket details on this one make it the perfect smart casual addition to my wardrobe. At £12 down from £46 I think this was a really wise buy as it can easily be dressed up and down with the addition of heels vs. flat boots and a change of accessories.

I’m really loving necklaces layered over a high neck, my parents bought me this Laura Whitmore for Daisy Jewellery one for Christmas and it sits perfectly with the fine knit. I’m not usually one for celebrity collaborations but the entire collection by Ms. Whitmore is utter perfection- delicate chains, plectrum shaped charms and inspirational inscriptions. Mine reads “believe to achieve” which is just perfect for where I am at with my life right now.

Have you picked up any real bargains in the sales lately? I’ll be popping up my other dress as soon as we get some decent enough weather to take some more photos.

end

Posted in jewellery, outfits, shopping

Permalink 8 Comments

Dressing in Style for a night at the Casino*

04th February 2016
A while back, probably when I was still in sixth form there was a bit of a trend among my peers for skipping a night out clubbing and heading to one of Bristol’s casinos instead. I can’t say I ever took them up on the offer. Not that I’m against a bit of responsible gambling once in a while but more (and this sounds very shallow) that I didn’t know what to wear- I wasn’t a stylish teenager, in fact I’d hardly declare myself stylish now and deciphering the dress code sent my anxiety through the roof. I was thinking back to this the other day and decided to pop together a little post that would have been VERY helpful for my younger self.

(all from a selection at ASOS)

A lot of casinos will have a dress code in place ranging from smart casual to a more black tie type deal. You should be able to find this out on the casinos website beforehand so there is no chance of being turned away at the door. Personally I’d prefer to go for a more dressy approach just because I can and because when I was younger I just wouldn’t have had the confidence for this. You don’t need to spend a fortune to look like you own a fortune- shops like New Look, ASOS and H&M all have some chic and simple dresses or smart trouser suits that won’t break the bank and can easily be incorporated in to you every day working wardrobe too so you aren’t splashing out for just a one off night.

Of course if the effort is all too much, and now I’m older and lazier (not to mention more boring) I’d probably rather stick to an online casino where I can have a flutter from the comfort of my sofa wrapped up in my dressing gown….you know, I might even invite some friends round and throw my own casino night, dress code not required! Click here to play for fun and earn money from the comfort of your home.

end

Posted in outfits

Permalink

The Cosiest Coat Ever!

03rd February 2016
I’m trying really hard to get back in to the swing of things when it comes to outfit posts but between picking up extra hours at work and the dodgy at best winter lighting conditions it’s proving a hard task. Still, the other weekend Ben and I managed to get as far as the park behind our new flat to snap some shots of my newest addition to my coat collection, long overdue of course as it was actually a Christmas present!

Coat: Pull&Bear | Pinafore: Primark (similar) | Roll Neck: Topshop (available here) | Boots: Sarenza

I actually first saw this coat when I was out in Spain with my Mum. Pull&Bear is one of my favourite shops to visit when over there as it is so reasonably priced, essentially Zara’s little sister. I couldn’t rationalise buying such a big, fluffy coat when the weather was 30 degrees and sunny but vowed that once back in the UK I would visit the shop in Bristol and make it mine- along with countless other things I saw when I was over there!).

Ben thinks the coat looks a bit ridiculous and initially asked if I was actually going to wear it in public. He’s soon got used to it though and it has put a complete stop to my moaning about being cold all of the time which is no mean feat.

This is a bit of a random ensemble, I haven’t quite got my head around “put together” outfits at the moment for whatever reason. It’s just so much easier to chuck on something sloppy and some flat boots and declare it done.

Anyway, goodness knows when I’ll next get an outfit post up so in the meantime let me know what you think of this coat and if there are any European brands you love when both home and away.

end

Posted in life, life stuff, outfits

Permalink 4 Comments

Winter Working

25th January 2016
At last, an outfit post! It’s been a fair while now and whilst I wish I could say I am back with something groundbreaking in terms of style that would be a false promise. Instead I decided to spend some time getting to grips with my new living room, the lighting, my tripod and remote and snapped a quick set of pictures of my standard work wear for the cold winter months.

Jumper: Primark | Skirt c/o Long Tall Sally (in the sale) | Boots: Miista

This jumper was an emergency purchase one bitterly cold afternoon spent exploring the Bath Christmas Market. I was in desperate need of another layer and dashed in to Primark to pick up the cheapest but warmest jumper I could find. I’ve barely taken this off since this recent cold snap, it’s just so snug and cosy and oh so perfect for layering purposes. At only £12 I would say cost-per-wear wise it’s paid for itself several times over.

Despite never getting on with pencil skirts I’ve also found myself reaching for this Long Tall Sally number over and over since it arrived. It’s made of super stretchy jersey that is thick enough to be both warm and flattering- not a small achievement by any stretch of the imagination. Combined, the jumper and skirt have made up my staple work uniform for the colder days. I’ve stretched the truth slightly by putting on these Miista boots for the photos, it has been far too long since they had an outing and given that they are my favourite boots of all time I figured it was about time they saw the light of day.

So there we have it, my first post-move outfit post. Hopefully I’ll have some more coming up in the not too distant future. Weather permitting Ben and I are off out to explore our new local area to scout out some locations…watch this space!

What do you wear for work in the winter?

Posted in outfits, shoes

Permalink 7 Comments