Tartan & Blue

7 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
The dull weather really dampens my mood. As much as I love autumn and winter, it would be great to have a rainy day or a sunny day, rather than a weird fog/mist/partially cloudy day. It's also the time of year where we are freezing in the morning but overheating by 3pm. I no longer attend school so I don't have the awkward situation of trying to pick an outfit that suits this unpredictable season. One this I couldn't let go of during the summer was my blue coat. Summer in the North isn't that long - maybe about 3 days and then just rain. But I found this coat to suit most outfits and it's continued to be reliable through to this time of year. At first glance, I wouldn't find a lot of items in my wardrobe to pair well with the coat but luckily it just seems to work. My jumper, which was bought for £4.00 from Topshop in the sale naturally appears during this season. Note: I'm so very proud I found such an amazing item at that price in a store like Topshop. Tartan, check and flannel are all autumnal trends that constantly pop up on the high street and seem to be common with celebrities too. 
Cropped jumpers are great for me as I have a figure that's most similar to hourglass. Having long legs does hide this a little bit, but it's there. Cropped tops paired with high-waisted bottoms are a great combination as they highlight the best bits of the body shape and disguise all the bits we don't want to show. 
Jumper - Topshop // Coat - Dorothy Perkins // Jeans - Next // Bag - TK Maxx // Converse - Schuh
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Mad Motivation

5 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
It's strange how motivation to do certain things comes out of nowhere. After a blogger chat on Twitter last night, I suddently became motivated to write a load of blog posts and articles due to being inspired by other bloggers. As I pointed out in my tweets, the one aspect I'm drawn to in the blogging industry is the sense of community and respect each blogger has for one another. It doesn't matter how long you've been blogging or how many followers you have - it seems that everyone is supportive and excited to meet each other. That's from my experience so far anyway. I have only been blogging for under a year, so I'm no expert and I know I have much to learn, but I'm enjoying the journey. I get inspired very easily, whether it's from other people or simply my surroundings, and usually, inspiration brings motivation and determination to improve. 
You may notice I'm not posting as much this week, and that's due to a little winter bug I'm currently fighting through. I had my flu jab on Monday (which does hurt despite what they tell you) so at least I know I'm protected for this season. Today's look is quite colour coordinated which is very common in my personal style. As much as I like a colour clash, having an outfit that matches just makes me smile. My beanie hat is a new favourite of mine, the collection is slowly growing. As I'm not too well, I chose a wool hat to keep my head warm which is important. Although I'll be staying inside most of the day, I do like to get dressed rather than lounge around my pyjamas - that only encourages me to stay in bed! The beanie is blue, red and white and I think ties the navy/white theme together.
Jumper - Dorothy Perkins // Jeans - Urban Outfitters // Shoes - Nike // Bag - gift // Hat - Next
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Berry Farmer

3 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
Coat season is in full swing and I'm absolutely loving it. The great thing about coats is that you can wear them when they're too small and too big - if you style them right. The same method works with jumpers too. The coat I'm wearing today was 'thrifted' while I was window shopping and it's slowly but surely growing on me. At first, I was reluctant to try it on as it's a larger size and doesn't exactly ooze glamour but experiment with my style is a goal of mine. It turns out, this coat is much greater than I could imagine. Although it reminds me a lot of a jacket quite a lot of farmers wear in Yorkshire, I have found it to be really useful as we get closer to winter. I think, although it's very simple it has a vintage-like vibe to it. Grandad fashion is back, I guess. Berry-coloured clothing is naturally more popular in the back end of the year so I was happy to see a nice maroon-like lining inside the coat, and paired with with a lace jumper and cotton beanie. 
 Coat - thrifted // Jumper - made for me // Jeans - Next // Bag - Topshop // Shoes - Schuh
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exit to the right

2 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
exit to the right
Sundays mean days at home which mean online shopping which results in a wishlist. United Bamboo Striped Baggy Dress is at the centre of my wishlist and at the very top. I have recently loved this style of dress, especially for this season. I think the jumper-dress style is a lot cosier and can be paired with long socks or tights and still look cool and casual. This dress in particular would also look lovely with a leather jacket. I chose the Ribbed Infinity Scarf to go over this dress because the colour looks super cosy as well as the fabric containing cotton which is a must for this year. I love the white and silver them throughout this wishlist, and the Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonite Lights Glitter Dust slots in perfectly. The long-wearing metallic eyeshadow is dust-like which means it applies really well with a weightless but sparkly finish. Another beauty item, also available at Sephora is the Dior Fusion Mono Eyeshadow which would be used to highlight the eyes along with the glitter dust. The shadow does come in many different colours, but I think the shimmering black will contrast well with the glittery finish. This product is actually an Allure Best of Beauty winner, and has a mousse-gel texture which creates an easy application. The very final beauty item today, is the Lust For Lacquer Lip Vinyl by Marc Jacobs. It's champagne-infused with a very gentle plumping formula and is available in a few different colours. For this wishlist, I chose the clear colour as I think it suits the style of the set better. The colours from the eyeshadows and the Soft Touch Shadow Pencil by Nars create a subtle shimmer throughout the eyes which is enough rather than a really bold lip.
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Hello, November.

1 November 2014

Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
This time of year is my favourite time of year. Most people are more focused on how it's getting darker so quickly but that's just a good sign that winter is on it's way! Halloween is great and all, but I really love November and December. Even though I'm a spring baby, I prefer the complete opposite side of the year. In school, I was the one kid that would always point out that it's snowing outside due to sheer excitement. Snow means more hot chocolate which is all good for me. This end of the year also brings sweaters, blankets and books, super cosy socks and plenty of candles. Over the year my collection of candles has frown which means I'm stocked up for the winter. The weather is not too hot but not frost bite cold which brings layering and autumn nail colours. I love to watch fireworks and November 5th marks bonfire night so I just can't wait! Today's outfit is a perfect example of what I would wear to a bonfire. The weather is  usually quite cold but the heat from the fire makes up for it, however I still think jeans are the best choice. My hat which is yet another beanie this week, suits the month well as the colours are great for this season. The wool knit has become a genuine favourite of mine as they keep me warm and cosy especially when the chillier winds are blowing.
What's your favourite thing about this time of year?
Jumper - M&S // Jeans - Miss Selfridge // Boots - Dorothy Perkins // Bag - Next // Hat - Matalan
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