Outfit Post #4

I'm not sure how many of you know, but I'm not the biggest fan of H & M; well I haven't been in a while. However whilst I was in town with Granny Gee yesterday, she dragged me in there, and low and behold, I found something, that I actually liked! 

Well two things, first off I found a grey maxi skirt, and then I came across this simply cute maxi dress. There was a choice of two colours, dark grey and this forest green, I went with the green because it can go with a lot of things, and green is a colour I love to wear. 

I tried it on and it fits nicely, a slight problem with the size of the arm holes (you know which part I mean, the bit under your armpit). They are a bit large, and you can see my bra, which is why I've worn this dress with a blazer. 

I couldn't believe my luck, I never find anything in H & M, and I managed to find two things on a whim!  I am really chuffed with it, I love the slit up the side, which gives it a sexy edge and also makes me look tall! 

Like I said, I wore the maxi dress with my trusty light grey blazer, from Topshop (old). I love the grey with the forest green, it blends really nicely. I decided to add some gold, just to create a bit of warmth within the cool tones. I chose some bracelets, I bought from Primark (£3 a pack) a while ago, then I added another Primark favourite, my gold chain necklace, which I have had for donkey's years! 

I think it brings the outfit together really nicely. I also wore my Topshop boots (similar here), they have lasted so long now and they are still going strong, very comfortable and versatile. They work really nicely with the dress as it gives me a bit more height. Which is very much needed! 

I am so happy with this dress, I can imagine it becoming a staple in my wardrobe, and I was close to never finding it - Lesson learnt, go in shops you don't usually go into, just to have a look around, you never know what you might come across! 

Have you found any bargains in shops you don't usually shop in lately?

x

Outfit post #1

I realised earlier in the week that I hadn't actually done an outfit post in about 3 weeks, woopsie. I've also decided to try and do more outfit posts, so I'm starting a fresh (as the name of this post suggests).

So here's what I wore today. I've had a very lazy day today, having my only lecture and seminar at 3pm today, so I didn't actually get ready to go out till about half 1 this afternoon, lazy I know! 

I decided to wear a top that I've had in my wardrobe for a good few years, however I hardly ever wear it. It is a cream thin knit jumper that I found in a charity shop in my home town. When I first got it, I decided to cut the top of it to make it an off the shoulder jumper. It was about £3 from a local Barnardos.  

I wore this with a green camisole underneath, just because this shirt is quite see through, I then tucked the camisole into my high waisted Jamie jeans from Topshop in burgandy (£40). I really need these jeans in black as well, they are just so comfortable! They feel more like a jegging but they are thicker which is always nice.  

I also wore my Topshop leather boots (£45) which I've had for about a year now. 

I decided to wear this outfit with this gorgeous necklace* my sister bought me for my birthday. You can change the shape of the fan, by spreading it further apart and closer together until it becomes a closed fan. I prefer it spreaded out like this, as it looks more like a statement piece. I also love the colours used within the fan - the marbling effect means you can wear this with so many different outfits. 

I also wore this ring which I bought from Forever 21 about two years ago, it cost me $4, as I was in Florida when I first found this awesome store! It is a shame because it is the kind of metal that gives you a green finger, but because it's so big you can't see the effect until you take it off. I think it goes well with the necklace as it looks semi-precious and the gold is similar. 

I also wore my Michael Kors watch* which I received off my parents for my 21st birthday, I love this watch so much. The rose gold is perfect, as I'm not a fan of silver or gold watches. The face is so simple and elegant I just can't get enough of wearing this watch. 

I love the subtle details on the watch, from 'Michael Kors' embossed on the clasp to a tiny 'MK' on the side dial (the one to change the time). I think this watch is so classic and beautiful which means I can check the time whenever instead of taking my phone out every 5 minutes! 

All together I really love my outfit today, and may start wearing that jumper more and more, instead of leaving it to hang in my wardrobe!

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Come on ladies, come on ladies, one pound earrings

Terrible pun I know! But it's OK just ignore it 

Here's another set of bargain buys from EverOurs, I swear I've fallen in love with that shop! I can't seem to go on their website without finding at least one thing I want. The other day was no exception where, I found these on there for £1, yes one pound! 

I saw them and died, they are perfect, and I don't usually wear earrings. They usually hurt my ears and I take them off half way through the day, but these are not painful at all. For some reason they do not irritate my ears, which is amazing. 

I was a bit hesitant in buying them, as I wasn't sure what effect they would have on my sensitive ears, but I thought what the heck they're a pound! So when they came through the post, in the beautiful pink tissue paper I've come to know and love, I instantly put on the black triangle scull ones on, and didn't want to take them off. It felt odd wearing earrings seeing as I never do but I got used to them, and even forgot they were there. Only remembering when my boyfriend, commented about them being a nice change from my usual, no earring state. 

I then wore these gold triangle ones on a night out and I just love how they are simple but effective. The gold looks really nice against my ginger hair, next time I think I'll wear my hair up with these as they need to be shown off! 

These earrings are really versatile, as you can wear them with a casual outfit, to give it the extra edge, or you could wear these with a nice evening dress to give it a bit of character. (Not that I ever have anywhere to go in a evening dress; but a girl can dream!)

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Get my paws on Michael Kors

Four words : This watch is beautiful. 

Need I say anymore? 

I'm not a huge fan of watches in general because I've never found one that I liked. I'm not a fan of bright gold or silver so when I stumbled across this watch I fell head over heels! 

It is the perfect rose gold, making it no where near garish to look at. The simple and elegant design is my favourite thing about this watch. I don't like too much - can't think of a better word -'bling', so the simple brown face with rose gold markings is perfect. 

Seeing as I am turning 21 at the end of this year, it seems very fitting that I managed to find a watch that I actually adore.

x

Seeing as it is again looking sunny and warm outside but is far from it, I went for a long sleeved t shirt today with a shirt, it's not as warm as a huge fluffy jumper, but it will do. As long as I don't forget my faux fur coat when I leave the house! 

Whole outfit: Topshop, shoes: Priceless Shoes

At the moment I am finding it really difficult to dress for the shape of my body, I'm going through a crisis! I am normally fine, but at the moment things aren't going my way. It seems like I'm looking at my body in a different way now, for some reason. 

It could be a whole host of reasons such as:

-recently turning 20

- The whole 'new year, new you' thing people experience

-Christmas weight is still there

-Change in style?

Necklace: Topshop

Who knows, but whatever it is I hope this feeling leaves soon, through the nearest window!

On another note, I do like this outfit, as all the elements engage with one another, the necklace, buttons on the shirt even to my boots, which have gold hooks on them. 

Off to Southampton town today with my boyfriend so maybe I'll come home with some new clothes :)

Have a good day x