Pink Faux Fur And Ripped Knees

For today, I'm bringing you a 'I want to wear pastel colours in winter' post. A very weather appropriate one at that. I always feel like I have to wear dark colours only throughout Autumn/Winter and I'm a fan of black clothes as much as the next person, but occasionally I buy something that I just really want to wear, despite it totally going against this rule. Case and point with this pink faux fur number.  

Blue Popsicle

I'm finally back with my first outfit post of 2016 and hopefully this will continue as a regular occurrence from now on. On my blogging break, I did forget just how difficult it is to shoot outfit photos during the winter. Let's just say these are the least windswept photos you should expect from me for a while. 

January Sales Haul | Video

I like to save most of my larger, luxury purchases for the January sales as you can get some serious bargains. This year was no exception and I went slightly overboard with my buys but I picked up some pieces that I've been wanting for a while now (and some spontaneous buys) that I thought I'd show you. A lot of these items are still available in-store so hopefully you can get your hands on them too!

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TREND | Dusty Pink

Many of you (including myself) may have already bought into this trend but for those of you who don't know, dusty pink and pastel pink have been huge this year, appearing all over the catwalks in September, and they are set to make another appearance in SS16 in a big way.

I for one, am so on board for this trend as pink is definitely one of my favourite colours and towards the second half of this year, I've definitely added a lot of pink items to my wardrobe. Pink faux fur being key. Now this definitely isn't a trend for everyone, but if you are wanting to inject a bit of colour into your wardrobe, or you like that girly appearance of a pink item, then I'd suggest you keep your eyes peeled in the sales for some key pieces!

Black and Silver Falabella

Since getting an office job a few months back, I've had to add to my office wear wardrobe but personally, I like wearing things to work that could also be worn at the weekend and aren't your 'typical' suit office look. In my casual outfits I pretty much always wear jeans so for work I like to wear skirts/dresses pretty much everyday and this leather-look skirt is one of my favourites, it just seems to go with so much!

Silver Kicks

Coat - Primark

Top - H&M

Jeans - H&M

Trainers - Nike (similar here)

Sunglasses - Quay Australia

The sun is still sticking around despite it getting rather chilly as of late and I'm desperately willing the colder weather so I can fully commit to wear coats. That being said, I do love being able to wear sunglasses and not feel like a fool and this just so happens to be the debut of my Quay Australia 'My Girl' sunnies - you know the ones, the ones that literally everyone owns!

I've also added to my ever-expanding trainers collection with these metallic silver Nike's that are not my usual style but I love how they look with this cooled toned outfit; I'm not imagining them with an all black look too. I picked these up at a local Nike Outlet and they were a bargain, I'd definitely recommend giving outlets a go as you can get some great buys for a fraction of the price. The rest of the outfit is press casual with these slouch fitting Mom jeans, a basic white tee and my favourite neoprene coat. 

Transitioning Into Autumn

Let me introduce you to my two new favourite pieces in my wardrobe. This amazing faux fur River Island gilet is something that's been on my list for a while and I finally picked it up a few weeks ago after having a rather great discount card from Elle. I can see it taking me into autumn/winter quite well. I also managed to find this dogtooth Michael Kors Selma bag in T K Maxx (for a bargain price!) and it is just the perfect size for everyday and can make an otherwise boring outfit stand out. I'd highly recommend checking out T K Maxx if you're looking for MK or other designer pieces for a fraction of the price. 

I would ideally have like to have paired this look with either a pair of black chelsea boots, which I'm yet to find, or a pair of Ugg boots that I've had my eye on for years now, again, these are yet to be bought! That being said, I think it works just as well with flat shoes like these, especially if it's a slightly warmer day. 

Gilet: River Island

Jumper: H&M

Jeans: Dorothy Perkins

Shoes: New Look

Bag: Michael Kors

Hat: Market

The Pink Gilet

I recently started a new job and it's a big change for me in terms of it being an office wear dress code. Me being me though, I'm not one to stick to basics and instead I like to mix it up with patterns, pops of colour and occasionally faux fur. I actually picked this pink gilet up from Matalan, which isn't a shop I usually shop in but I'm so glad I did as it was a bargain for £20! I can see it being great for smarter outfits like this, as well as with more casual jeans and a shirt - I'm having a real faux fur gilet moment as you'll see again in next weeks outfit post...

Gilet: Matalan

Top: H&M

Skirt: New Look

Boots: Topshop (old)

Bag: Zara

August Wishlistin'

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This seems like a rather confused wishlist, what with the mix of an oversized knitted cardigan, sunglasses and open-toed flats. I think this is my way of trying to dress weather appropriately while secretly wishing it was Autumn - I'm over summer now. Is anyone else feeling ready for Autumn already? It's been rather cold and gloomy lately anyway so I think this wishlist is justified. Bring back coats, boots and lots of layers! 

I'm in need of...chunky knits, suede boots, lace up details, the perfect autumn hat, oversized sunnies and statement necklaces. 

What's on your wishlist this month? 

Saint Laurent 'Style Is Eternal' - Farfetch.com

When I think of Saint Laurent as a brand, I immediately think of monochrome and timeless pieces that can be transitioned season after season, and that is exactly what the new Yves Saint Laurent: Style is Eternal exhibition is all about. Luxury fashion site Farfetch.com are challenging bloggers like myself to put together a Saint Laurent look centred around the iconic Le Smoking Tuxedo jacket that could be worn for eternity without ever going out of fashion. 

Now as soon as I found out bout this competition I knew I wanted to do an all-monochrome look but move away slightly from the classic tuxedo jacket and tailored trousers option so I opted for these zip detailed leather trousers to give it an overall edgier feel, while still being timeless. I paired these with a classic white shirt with a twist by choosing this ruffled pussy bow style and a rather statement (but still timeless) studded chain bag that I personally have had my eye on for some time. 

To finish off the look I decided to give two shoe options, a smart tasselled loafer for the day and a classic pair of strapped sandals for the night. Both could be switched depending on your lifestyle of course! For the finishing touches I'd add a pair of black sunglasses and a slight pop of colour (most cliche statement ever) with this rather fabulous red lipstick pin. 

I absolutely love this look and it would definitely be something I'd wear both during the day and in the evening. I like mixing up the smarter tuxedo jacket and shirt with the leather trousers and studded bag to give it a bit of edge and I can see this look being something that could be worn for years and years. This outfit is for sure eternal in my opinion...

Iconic Smoking Jacket

Ruffled Blouse

Zipped Detail Trousers

Tasselled Loafers

'Jane' Sandals

Classic Monogram Satchel 

Classic '51' Sunglasses

Lipstick Pin

Personal Style & Fashion Icons

When it comes to finding your own 'style' it can be a difficult task, trust me I know, but I've come up with a few things to think of if you're trying to really pinpoint your style and maybe even invest in a whole new wardrobe. 

I'd suggest finding a few people, celebrities, friends or anyone really, whose style you really love; for me those are Gigi Hadid, Hannah from A Fashion Fix, Kendall Kenner and Kim Kardashian along with a whole host of other bloggers and celebs. Now there isn't really a set style that all these people share but I love different parts of how they dress and combined, it forms the type of style I like to wear, for example I love Kim K's casual looks and I try to incorporate this into my style alongside more smarter element that Hannah and Kendall have to their style. 

Polyvore Styling

I've been interested in styling for some time now and Polyvore is an incredible tool to allow you to showcase your creative style and it's also great to look back on in months by! I kind of fell out of touch with the site for a while last year but have since rediscovered it and I've really enjoyed putting together some looks that are rather weather appropriate for the current season. 

Pink Leather Jacket (& a tortoise?!)

I'm finally back with another outfit post and apologies that it's so short, the sun was playing havoc with the quality and so these were the best photos I could find. Hopefully this photo of me and my grandma's tortoise makes up for the lack of actual outfit photos. This tortoise, Freda, has actually been around since I can remember and despite tortoises not being the most active pets (she literally just walks round her run and sleeps), I love visiting her and being the annoying one who picks her up to have a photo taken - at least one of us looks happy in the photo! 

Black on Black

It was a complete nightmare trying to get these photos. The weather outside was beautifully sunny but it was still cold/windy hence the all-black outfit, so practically every photos came out over exposed or blurred. These were the best of a really band bunch so apologies for the rather short post, but I wanted to stick to my 'transitional dressing' this week so I thought I'd put it up anyway. 

Seasonal Dressing

This sort of outfit is my ideal spring day outfit as it's cool enough for those sunny moments but it's still layered for the usual UK windy weather. I love how sandals look paired with jeans and a lightweight jacket and this is just a great example of this, especially with the bold coloured cami to break up the otherwise rather neutral overal look. 

An Outfit of Go-To Pieces

Enter, my favourite coat of the moment. Once again I'm bringing out my £2 Primark bargain, I still can't quite get over how reduced this coat was in the sale. I've also seen that they do a pink version and I've decided that I need that one too! I like how this coat can be worn with a super casual outfit like this one or over a dress or smarter trousers for a more dress up look. Versatile pieces are my favourite and I suppose you could say this outfit is made up of a lot of them, these are all pretty much my go-to items...

Colour Pop

These photos were a real struggle to capture. My smiles are actually a rather contrived way of trying to disguise the fact that I was getting blown away inbetween most of the shots, english weather is just not cooperative at the moment. It's also making it rather difficult to know how tho dress each day, as I often find myself leaving the house with a coat on only to be faced with glaring sunshine mid-way through the day (or visa versa)!

Camo Utility

From my rather smart outfit at the beginning of the week to this super casual one now, I'm defiantly mixing up my fashion it seems. This outfit is actually rather unlike me as I don't do camo, especially mixed with trainers. That being said, I'd now quite happily run my weekend errands wearing this outfit as it seems I've rediscovered my favour for army print...

Business Attire

When it comes to dressing smarter, as in work/meeting appropriate, I find it really difficult to find an appropriate outfit that is both stylish and business-like. My go-to option is usually a. A dress and blazer combination or b. Patterned trousers and a smarter jacket. Both work really well but as I'm more comfortable in trousers, I like to opt for the latter and this is one of the outfits I came up with and actually wore a few weeks ago. 

Lace Up Dupes | Chloe & Aquazzura

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Lace up shoes have literally been taking over the feet of every fashion-loving person out there lately (including myself) and there's two key styles to choose from. First up is the flat, pointed toe, Aquazzura dupe - my personal favourite. Now if I'm honest, I'm not all that keen on the originals, they are slightly too matronly for my liking, but some of the high street offerings really have grabbed my attention with their gold detailing, simple lace up and of course, animal prints. 

The other option is the wedge platform Celine style, or the high leg lace up. I'm yet to jump onto this side of the trend as I much prefer flats, but the wedge is the perfect way to add some height if you need it while still keeping it causal for during the day. The best dupes I've found come from Topshop and Choies, they look near identical for a fraction of the price. 

So what's your verdict on the lace up trend? Yay or Nay?