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23.5.16

VISITING ANIMAL FRIENDS AT THE FARM

Jeans: Topshop | Shoes: Converse | Bag: Pimkie | Faux leather jacket: Mango

I wasn't even planning on writing anything for this outfit, but I thought I should just write a little disclaimer about this 'Vans' top. I'm not a fan of designer knock-offs; of course I love it when brands like Zara take inspiration from designers and create similar pieces that are more accessible to the average person, but not when a brand name is blatantly written on something that isn't an authentic piece. I actually bought this in a market in Thailand, with the intention of using it as a comfy top to sleep in, but then I randomly wore it out last weekend, and I decided that the photos were too pretty not too post :)

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4.4.16

VANS: BACK TO BASICS

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1.3.16

FEBRUARY BLOGGER FAVOURITES

Lisa Olsson // Layers

Masha Sedgwick // Casual Blue

Emitaz // Camel Jacket

Angelica Blick // All About Grey

Le Happy // Teddy Bear

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7.2.16

YRU // LASSO WESTERN ANKLE BOOTS

Shirt: H&M | Jeans: Topshop | Watch: Skagen | Coat: M&S | Boots: YRU via ASOS

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I can't tell you how long I've been after Western-style boots like these! I think I say that for pretty much every new purchase, but seriously though, this has been a committed and long-running obsession of mine. A couple of years ago, I started noticing more and more street-style shots pop up featuring pointed-toe boots with silver hardware and the typical western-style heel, and they really stopped me in my tracks. I remember posting a picture of the Acne Pistol boots on my Instagram rather wistfully, but at £350....a girl's gotta pay her rent. I'd been on the lookout for the perfect pair ever since, but, I'm not gonna lie, I'm super picky when it comes to shoes, and I didn't quite fall head over heels with anything I saw. Then, more than 6 months ago, I saw these babies, by the brand YRU, on the ASOS website, and just knew that they were THE ONES. Typically, they were out of stock for months and months, but I kept my little hawk eye on them, and they finally came back in stock, and even better, in the sale.

When they arrived, though, my heart sunk slightly because they were incredibly tight, almost to the point that I couldn't fit them on my feet, but after a couple of weeks of wearing them in, they were so so comfy, and have now really moulded themselves to the shape of my foot, which really is a testament to the great quality of the leather. They are so wearable and adaptable, but still have the power to make any boring outfit that little bit more special!

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22.1.16

ANDROGYNY

Jumper: Vintage | Jeans: Topshop | Coat: Marble Arc (Gibraltar) | Bag: Peacocks | Shoes: Vans

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14.11.15

PRIMARK KINDA FESTIVE JUMPER

Jumper: Primark | Jeans: Topshop | Coat: Primark | Shoes: Reebok via Size?

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I actually saw this jumper featured in an editorial spread in some magazine a couple of months back, and expected it, as usual, to be some designer piece way out of my budget. So I was really pleasantly surprised to see it was from Primark, and priced at only £18! I kept it pretty minimal for a chilly walk along the river, pairing it with my ripped jeans, super longline coat (also from Primark), and my little pink Reebok clouds - seriously, so comfortable,

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25.10.15

PIMKIE PIECES

Jumper & Gilet: Pimkie | Jeans: Topshop | Shoes: ASOS

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I was recently in Madrid, where I picked up this faux fur gilet and maroon knit from Pimkie; a brand that is fairly unknown in the UK. It's actually a French brand, and shops are found pretty much all over Europe! I used to shop there quite a lot when I was younger, and I re-discovered why that was as soon as I walked into the Madrid store. It's such a cool and casual label, offering fantastic value for money pieces - it kinda reminds me a bit of New Look.

I've been after a fur gilet for a while and really liked this creamy/brown-coloured one. Even though my usual colour palette consists of grey tones, I was really keen to purchase something that would push me to experiment with other colours outside of my comfort zone. I was also after a maroon jumper, and when I saw this one, with the tassel detailing, I thought it was just that little bit more unique than the bog standard knit jumper I see everywhere. I dug out my old ASOS studded monk shoes to finish off the whole look, teaming it all up with my ripped jeans of course! (I'm really gonna have to get myself some new jeans soon)

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12.10.15

BLACK BOW

T-shirt & Shoes: Independent shop in Spain | Jeans: Topshop | Cardigan: Pull & Bear

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I love the black t-shirt/black jeans combo, and all-black outfits in general, but I thought I'd switch it up a little with this cute cropped t-shirt and bow detail, which injects a hint of femininity into a more masculine look. I went for a slight pop of colour with this ancient stripy green cardigan I found in my wardrobe the other day. Not only is green my favourite colour, but also I feel like it's a slightly more unusual and unique colour in the cardigan department for me, as I usually tend to stick to grey/burgandy/mustard tones. I teamed it all up with my new shimmery silver trainers, which I've been wearing to death lately. They make such a fantastic statement - but not too over the top - addition to a monochrome outfit!

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8.10.15

SILVER & SIMPLE AESTHETICS

If you're trying to create a stylish outfit without much thought or effort, or if you're really not about crazy and colourful prints, the best way to achieve that is really by focusing on smaller details. I don't know what it is about duster jackets, but they have the ability to make any boring old outfit look good. A taupe-grey colour like this one is never going to go out of fashion, and not only looks super chic, but also allows you to play with more masculine looks.

I'm a big believer in letting your shoes do the talking. You can have a super simple and understated outfit, but then team it up with a pair of cool shoes - they don't necessarily have to be loud and crazy, just something a little different - and an outfit can be completely transformed. In this case, I think the silver trainers, the rips in the jeans, both teamed up with the duster coat, is what makes this look. Other than that, the colour palette is simple and so is the general aesthetic. There's really not much to it :)

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27.9.15

OLD SUPERSTARS

T-shirt: New Look | Jeans: Topshop | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Gifted | Shoes: Adidas

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I'm so happy that my feet haven't grown in about 10 years. On a recent visit back to Gibraltar, I was able to rescue these ancient Adidas Supertars from being thrown out, and I've now given them a new lease of life, while also jumping on the all-things-Adidas bandwagon! I really love them teamed up with my ripped skinnies and my new tie-dye fringed top (what more could you want?) from New Look.

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