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Summer Nights
29 November 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Who say's you can't brighten the upcoming winter nights with a splash of colour? I think a lot of people reserve the darker colours in their wardrobe for the darker time of year, but I like colour so why not wear it? The bright blue and coral are two colours I just love to mix because I think they contrast so well. Blue is my 'comfort colour' so I often resort to wearing it quite frequently as I think it compliments my skin tone rather than clashes with it. Although the lighter and brighter colours are often associated with summer, the combination of colour is a favourite of mine so I couldn't resist. I chose black faux leather accessories as I wanted all the focus to be on my clothing. My bag is a perfect little purse to hold all my essentials; and also comes with a longer shoulder strap. My wedges are very basic is style but are so comfortable to wear and don't take away from my dress.
Dress - made for me // Cardigan - Primark // Bag - Topshop // Shoes - Next
Pencil Promises
4 October 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Pencil dresses were never ever a go-to dress for me. I would purposefully avoid them and for years family and friends have been trying to convince my just to try one on. I was simply too self-consious of my body shape to allow any sort of dress to show off any aspect of my figure. During this time, t-shirt dresses were my best friend, they hid anything and everything. However, over the past few years as I have learnt how to come out of my very homey shell, pencil dresses aren't so bad. In fact, they're a favourite of mine. I always wear them to job interviews because they're simple and sophisticated without being over-bearing and too much on the eye. So far, I still prefer the black pencil dress, simple because I feel more comfortable in that colour, but I'm sure that will soon change. To add a splash of colour to any all-black outfit, I usually go for something like a cover-up or coat. Today I'm going with a super soft cotton cardigan that's very similar to the one I wore yesterday. I like cropped cardigans because they're perfect for layering which is an autumn essential. They also tend to come in very basic colour so it's not to difficult to find one that's the right colour for you.
Today's outfit is evening attire, so wedges are excellent as I need a shoe I can walk around in, or stand up in for a long time. There are a few pairs of heels in my closet that are simply for show, I do wear them, but usually to events where I know I'll be sat down for a while because their either too uncomfortable to stand in for a long time or I haven't yet mastered walking in them. I once heard that if you go to an airport in your favourite heels, find a flat escalator or moving walkway to strut on for an hour you may just master the art of walking in any high heels. You may get arrested, but at least you can walk in heels. To finish the look, I'm carrying a sequinned clutch that sparkles and shimmers in the light.
Today's outfit is evening attire, so wedges are excellent as I need a shoe I can walk around in, or stand up in for a long time. There are a few pairs of heels in my closet that are simply for show, I do wear them, but usually to events where I know I'll be sat down for a while because their either too uncomfortable to stand in for a long time or I haven't yet mastered walking in them. I once heard that if you go to an airport in your favourite heels, find a flat escalator or moving walkway to strut on for an hour you may just master the art of walking in any high heels. You may get arrested, but at least you can walk in heels. To finish the look, I'm carrying a sequinned clutch that sparkles and shimmers in the light.
Dress - made for me // cardigan - Dorothy Perkins // wedges - Next // clutch - Next
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Bright and Bold
9 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Growing up as an incredibly shy girl was super difficult. I never wanted to go outside, or talk to people, and found it really difficult to make friends and fit in with the ones I had. The one thing I hated more than anything was standing out or getting too much attention on me. I remember always saying I don't want a first dance if I ever get married because I can't deal with too many people looking at me at once, or I dreaded birthdays because people would sing at school which caught the attention of anyone and everyone. I was also super tall growing up, always taller than my friends and I still am, which is something I used to hate but now love. Basically, anything that made me look any different than anyone else I didn't like. Now I'm a little different, having a blog means I get to experiment with colour and pattern which I would never even think of trying. My dress, which does have a lot of dark tones in, is full of highly detailed pattern - causing it to stand out from the crowd. Usually I would avoid this, but I absolutely love this dress, it's one of my all time favourites. And to top the confidence cake, I'm wearing my favourite booties that have a small heel which elongates my legs in a lengthier dress. Overall, this has become my favourite formal look, especially because it can be worn all year round!
Dress - Next
Bag - market in Salou
Shoes - Next
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Monochrome Magic
5 September 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
I think an monochrome pattern is something that's easily forgotten and definitely taken for granted. Sometimes I don't realise how valuable a simple black and white piece of clothing can be, it's like a short cut to effortless and chic style. Anything monochrome immediately reminds me of Audrey Hepburn and old school Givenchy. I spotted this dress during a last minute shop in Marks and Spencer, which I only usually go into for their amazing food. However, while shopping through their clothing section and taking a few minutes to drool over the 10ft post of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, I realised that M&S isn't as fuddy-duddy as I assumed. The clothes in there were so stylish! And high quality is always what I look for, which M&S never fails to deliver. I found a few items I liked but with the tight budget I currently sit on, I unfortunately couldn't buy it all. I did find this dress that was in the sale, and loved it. I like that the dress has such a simple design, and follows the skater style that's one of my favourites. I think the check pattern on the dress stands out more than some of the brightest items in my closet, making a magical monochrome moment. I tied this dress with my teeny tiny purse and my very favourite heels to finish the look.
Dress - M&S
Shoes - Next
Bag - Topshop
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Simple and Summery
22 July 2014
Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Summer seem to be finally in full swing after the awful thunderstorm the other night and a few cloudy spells. Although I'm a winter person, one of my favourite looks for summer is simplicity. Not overloading an outfit with too many accessories or too much layering of fabrics. I also prefer to wear lighter colours if I can, and white is one of my favourite colours to wear in the sun because it doesn't absorb sunlight, but reflects the natural light making the colour appear even brighter. My dress is lace at the top, and plain white at the bottom so it's a little different to your average white dress. It's a fit and flare style, which is one of my favourites and is also long enough to wear with high heels. Because I'm 5'11", a lot of dresses look a lot shorter on me than they should, and look even shorter with high heels so a dress to the knee like this is perfect. I went with a really simple cardigan to add a touch of colour to my outfit, along with my tiny bag and favourite heels. These platform heels are currently my favourite pair because they're simple without being boring. The straps aren't complex, and there isn't a wide range of colour used, but the shape and style is unique. They're also incredibly comfy which is ideal for a summer's day.
Dress - made for me
Cardigan - Dorothy Perkins
Shoes - Next
Bag - Topshop
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