Double Up

Although we’re now in the midst of March it’s still a bit too chilly out there to ditch the layers just yet. I’m itching to pull out some of my lighter pieces so I’ve been trying to get over my incompetence at layering in order to stop wearing the same outfits day in and day out. Oh to be one of those people that has minimalist, sleek chic nailed!

Dress: Monki at ASOS | Jumper: H&M | Shoes c/o Ikrush | Necklace c/o QVC

We’ll just ignore the wild hair here, I had not long ago got caught in a torrential downpour consisting of rain and hail- my natural waves turn to frizz and I had made a last ditch attempt to tame them with a hair brush before admitting defeat.
QVC are back on my radar once again with their amazing range of jewellery. They recently sent me this beautiful Aurora double stone pendant which I think finished off this outfit wonderfully. It’s a truly delicate and beautiful piece, quite different to anything I own and really reasonably priced at £25.50. The latest jewellery arrivals at QVC are really something- if, like me you’ve managed to let them drop off your radar over recent years then I strongly suggest you get re-acquainted, fast!
This Monki dress will forever be a favourite of mine, partly because of the journey we’ve been on together and what it represents and partly because the print just makes me so damn happy! I’ve never been one for tight fitting skirts so I don’t know what made me think to wear it like this, but actually I ended up liking the combination and it felt a bit more spring like than jeans, heavy skirts and thick fluffy knits.
Have you checked out QVC lately? I have a birthday coming up next month and I think that there are quite a few pieces on the website that will be making their way on to a wish list!

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The Happy Boots

It’s fair to say I own a lot of shoes- they take up all available storage in my bedroom and then some. Although I love each and every pair (my justification for inability to cull my collection) there are some pairs that I am more drawn to for whatever reason- it could be comfort, it could be practicality or it could just be because they make me smile.

Dress: The Whitepepper | Boots c/o Missguided (last year) | Necklace: Chelsea Doll

I’ve had these boots about a year now and although they don’t go with everything, when I do find a combination that works I wear it to death. There is something about the combination of the pale pink and bold black that I love with this pair of shoes. They also have THE bounciest soles so I feel like I’m walking on air.

I couldn’t help but love this outfit, it involves all of my favourites. I remember being really reluctant to splurge on a dress from The Whitepepper but it’s paid for itself by now, several times over. Their Spring/Summer collection is just incredible, I have my eye on this dinosaur print dress, I’m trying to scrape together another funds to make a purchase as although it’s not the most subtle of pieces I can see me getting wear from it for years to come.

What shoes make you happy? I love anything bright and fun! I do really, really need to sort through my collection though and earmark a few pairs for listing on eBay though…if it starts to feel too painful I’ll just think of that dinosaur dress!

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Defying Gravity

As the title of this post might suggest I finally got a chance to see Wicked at the theatre the week before last. It’s been on my “before 30” list for the last few years, ever since I first read the book so as soon as it announced it was going to be coming to the Bristol Hippodrome (where it’s on until 21st March if you fancy seeing it) I knew I had to go! Thankfully my best friend is far more organised than I and sorted out tickets for myself and a couple of other friends. I was blown away by just how good the show was, I mean, I had high hopes to start with but this exceeded expectation- if you’ve ever been wondering if you should go or not, then trust me, you should!

Dress c/o Goddiva | Boots: Jonak via Sarenza | Earrings and Bracelet c/o lolaandgrace

Best friend and I decided we’d dress up a little for our theatre trip, although with no grand plans beforehand bar a cheap and cheerful Wetherspoons dinner (won’t lie, I love it!) I didn’t want to go too OOT! This dress, made a little more casual with some flat boots was just the ticket, I last wore the dress for the Christmas before last so it was long overdue an airing.

I’m really getting in to statement jewellery again, having been very lazy with it for far too long. These pieces that lolaandgrace kindly sent me are just stunning, and I’ve been wearing them for work, rest and play. Hands down my favourite jewellery brand available on the high street I’ve been lucky enough to build up quite a collection over the last year or so.

What’s the last thing you went to see at the theatre? I think the last time I went was to see Peter Pan at another Bristol theatre, the Old Vic. I wish tickets weren’t so expensive, I’d see a show every week if money allowed!

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Midi Lengths

I have a soft spot for a bit of leopard print so it surprises me that I don’t wear this dress more often, I find the pattern to be a bit of a classic and so easy to dress up or down with the addition of block colours and clever accessories. For this look I kept things really simple, but change the boots for heels and add in some chunky jewellery and you have the perfect outfit for evening drinks with friends, too.

Dress: River Island via ASOS | Jumper: Primark | Boots c/o Ikrush

I find a midi length, be it in the form of a skirt or a dress always makes me feel more elegant. Even with it’s casual jersey fabric this dress makes me feel quite smart, and paired with my trusty Primark roll neck jumper it made for a good office outfit.

These boots from Ikrush have been an unexpected winner this Winter, possibly surpassing any other in the “most worn” stakes. They are so comfortable and practical and given that they were hardly expensive they’re also amazing quality.

What do you wear when you want to feel sophisticated or put together?

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Mustard Florals

It might be March now but things are still feeling distinctly chilly, I honestly can’t wait to be able to ditch the long sleeves and winter coats but as I have added some seriously lovely Winter dresses to my collection over the last six months I don’t mind too much that they are still required- cost per wear and all that…

Dress: Louche at Joy | Tights: Betsey Johnson | Boots: Betty London | Necklace: Wolf & Moon

After a spate of popping in to Joy and making a cheeky purchase every time I was in Bristol I haven’t actually made a purchase now since before Christmas. I’m trying to get together a few extra funds in order to update my wardrobe for Spring/Summer and judging by the new in section on the Joy website it looks like a few of those pennies will be heading their way.
How long has it been since I last sported a pair of snazzy tights? It’s been quite some time for sure. I still have my vast collection, of course, but I seem to have little cause to wear them these days- between wearing uniform for most of my shifts, and having to wear smart office type clothes for the rest of the time I just reach for something plain, or jeans when I am wearing casual clothes. I think I’ll make it a mission for the upcoming weeks to incorporate something jazzy a bit more often, I’d forgotten how much of an impact some patterned tights can add to an otherwise plain outfit.
What’s on your shopping list for the new season? Top of mine is a pair of flared jeans and then perhaps some other Seventies inspired pieces (that’s a whole other post). I have a lot of clothes from previous years that are still going strong, and I need to watch my money so I won’t be doing a lot of shopping but I’m not going to deny myself completely.

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