Bright colours on a cold day

I found a beautiful foral scarf in my chest of drawers this morning, after being given it as a present a few years ago, and never wore it. However I thought 'what the heck' and wore it today with my outfit. I think it went pretty well, and added a bit of excitement for my outfit. Seeing as I had the usual 'I have nothing to wear' moment whilst staring at my over flowing wardrobe. 

I finally decided I needed something warm but also with a bit of style of course I didn't have to be at uni until 4 this evening so I had a lot of time to actually work out what I wanted to wear, thankfully!

Grey Blazer - Topshop

Grey Skirt - Forever 21

Burgandy top - New Look 

Scarf - New Look

The skirt I am wearing is one of my fail safe wardrobe items, bought whilst I was on holiday from Forever 21. I can wear it with near enough anything, as it is made out of a thick cotton, it is warm and versatile. 

I love the scarf so much with this outfit, it has the most beautiful pattern on it, even though it was only from New Look! The colours are so bright against the black background, it just makes it stand out against my outfit so well. 

After today I really wanted to go shopping, seeing as I want to put a vast majority of my wardrobe on Ebay. However this month it is a bit tight on money, so it doesn't look like I'll be buying anything on the high street any time soon. Maybe I'll stick to Ebay and charity shops, if I can find a decent one. 

x

Monochrome with a dash of colour

That's what I thought about the dresses from the SAG awards this weekend. Looking through the photos from the red carpet, there was so many black and white dresses, with only a small few opting for a daring hue. From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who were both wearing black outfits. 

Brad opting for the classic black tux, which looked very dapper (what else can a man wear to an awards ceremony?) 

Angelina was wearing a classic black halter neck dress by designer Jenny Packham; a British designer who specialises in bridal gowns and ready to wear, has pulled this little number out of the bag. The beautiful draped neckline accentuates Angelina's bust which suits her very well. Which echos the drape at the back of the dress, showing off her beautifully toned back and tattoos of course.

Along with 'Brangelina' many celebrities from opted for monochrome, from 'Glee' star Lea Michele and Heather Morris to Kelly Osbourne and Tilda Swinton. 

Firstly, Tilda Swintons white Lanvin gown looked gorgeous on her tall frame, with the gold bangle it just set off the outfit. To me it resembles Greek goddesses from the colour to the shape, with the plunging neckline and long sleeves. Tilda is in the minority of women who can successfully pull off this shape of dress and she does it so well!

Next up was this beautiful Badgley Mischka dress which Kelly Osbourne wore for the evening. This dress, I can't explain how much I love it. It fits Kelly perfectly, with the cinched in waist and the higher neckline, shows off a bit of sophistication. The snowy white colour is quite beautiful against her already pale skin, I really think this is the perfect dress for Miss Osbourne. 

Lastly in a very light grey, is Lea Michele in a Versace dress, it is a very daring cut, with a slit that goes very high up her thigh. Which works really well with the detail at the top of the dress and the fact it is one shouldered just adds to the diagonal shape of this gown. I think the dress would have been better if there was not such a high slit, if one at all as it has caused a bit of controversy for this prestigious event. Her accessories match amazingly well with the dress, as it adds a bit of glitz to the already glamorous dress. (minus the bare leg on show)

Here are a few of the black dresses, as there were so many of them I have only picked three. 

The first one is Emma Stone in a gorgeous Alexanda McQueen dress. In any other colour this dress would be too much, and be cast aside with the other terrible dresses, however in black it makes it a lot simpler and elegant. The feather covered bust adds a bit of personality to the outfit, along with her matching bag and shoes. I love this outfit! 

Moving onto Heather Morris from Glee, with this LITTLE number. I mean tiny, with the mix of short and leather, I'm not sure if this dress was the right pick for these awards. It looks as if she has taken a black dress from her wardrobe and added a piece of black chiffon on the top.

Finally Ashley Simpson, in another Jenny Packham dress. I do prefer the dress Angelina wore however this one has it's good points, such as the perfect evening gown; long, sparkly and has some sort of arm covering. I really like the netting over the top of the dress, I think it adds a rocky edge to the outfit.

All in all I think the best dressed was of course Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Followed by a close second by Emma Stone. Well done guys...well I mean your stylists. 

x

Is the perfect leather jacket out there?

I've been trying for a while now to find the perfect leather jacket. I'm starting to think it's impossible, but I shall not give up trying to find it! I was specifically looking for a real leather jacket, as they last a long time, get better with age, also they smell really good.

My quest began when I started uni in September, where I realised I needed an ‘in between’ jacket, which I could wear wind, rain or shine! It needed to be light enough that it wouldn’t be too hot when walking around town throughout the year, but warm enough in the colder months. This would always be a challenge, because only a magic jacket would be able to do all those things.

The great thing about leather jackets is that they go with everything, making any outfit smart but also casual. I just love how they give your outfit a bit of an edge; it’s the easiest way to rock up any outfit. You can wear it with practically anything as well.  

So I started looking around town and on websites to start my search off, however it was to no avail. All I was finding were fake leather jackets ending at the waist; these don’t flatter me at all, it’s a shame because a lot of the details on them are really pretty.

After spotting a few in the shops in the Southampton high street, I found one in Miss Selfridge, it was lush and perfect for what I wanted. It looked really cute, with a side zip, two little pockets and zips on the sleeves and even though it was fake leather I really didn’t mind. This meant it was a lot cheaper than leather jackets, but unfortunately it was out of stock within a few weeks. Which was obviously going to happen.

Miss Selfridge - £52

Then I stumbled upon one on the Topshop website, which is real leather and it looks perfect, I couldn’t ask for more, except to be able to try it before I bought it. Oh and also the price is a bit steep for my student budget; £165. This makes me think I might go for a fake leather jacket instead, as they are a lot cheaper!  

Topshop - £165

So my quest for the perfect leather jacket is still carrying on, and it will carry on until I am successful! Hopefully it won’t be too long until I can hold it in my hands. 
x

My hatred for cropped tops

This has got even larger whilst walking around Urban Outfitters today when I spotted an awesome t-shirt, folded up on the table. When I got closer and picked it up to have a proper look, I realised that half the top was missing from the bottom. 

Topshop - £18

Why do designers do this and then not make a full t-shirt version?! It frustrates me so much, I would have bought that top if it wasn't half finished. Like many girls I have not got a flat tummy and still would like to wear cool tops. It seems, yet again the fashion industry are promoting their clothes at thin people (old news) because girls who don't have flat tummy's can not always get away with these tops. 

Urban Outfitters - £22

Thankfully whilst browsing UO website I have come across a few of their crop tops in normal T-shirt form, thankfully! I'm hoping this will catch on with the other high street shops because I am sick of seeing half finished tops! 

x