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21.2.16

THE BIGGER THE HOOP...

Jumper: Motel Rocks (sample) | Skirt: H&M | Shoes: similar here | Bag: Pimkie

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I love pairing traditionally feminine pieces like skirts and dresses, with trainers. It's such a good way to keep things casual while moving away from the standard everyday jeans look. This look is one of my recent favourites, especially because there's a really good balance between a girly and grungy aesthetic. The cropped jumper, skirt and hooped earrings make for a really cool contrast with the dark colour palette and silver trainers - such a simple everyday look.

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10.1.16

PARTY LOOK: LEATHER SKIRT & SPARKLY TOP

Top: Peacocks | Skirt: H&M | Coat: Primark | Bag: Pimkie | Flats: Zara

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I've been after a faux leather skirt for ages, but due to my pear-shaped figure, I've never tried one on that didn't risk showing my bits after about 10 minutes into wearing it - why do they make them so short? Of course, this H&M one is still very short, there's no avoiding that fact, really, but I like how the slight A-line shape makes it more appropriate while also skimming over the hips to flatter my shape nicely.

I paired it with this sparkly high-neck top from Peacocks, which I have to say, sheds glitter like there's no tomorrow! Still, I absolutely love this look - it's one of those fantastic transitional outfits that's great for anything from a dinner, right to a party or club.

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27.6.14

Gingham Mini

Hey guys! So my parents came to visit me last week for a few days! It was great fun, and I'll be updating regularly on the outfits I wore in that time. Thought I'd write a short 'n' sweet post about one of the outfits I wore this weekend whilst we visited my boyfriend's family for a good ol' bbq in the sun!

I bought this cute gingham skirt some time ago from New Look, and other than on a couple of nights out, I've never worn it as a daytime outfit.

I took advantage of the sunny weather and paired it up with my teal sheer-back top from All Saints! Again, I desperately need some sandals. I'm on the hunt!

Okay, so I know that this is really short on the booty area, but I was walking by the river for agesssss and it kept riding up to the point that I lost the energy to keep pulling it down - probably not the best option for a sunny hike looking back on it.

Cute little tea garden by the River Thames

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31.3.14

Staple Skirt

Crop top: River Island | Cardigan: Zara | Skirt: H&M | Boots: Topshop | Sunglasses: RayBan

A couple of weeks back, I spent a lovely sunny Saturday walking along the Thames path to Greenwich, and for the first time ever, I walked the Greenwich foot tunnel under the river, which was pretty cool!

This crop top has made a fair few appearances lately - but it's just so perfect not only because of the weather, but because the aztec-y geometric print won't fail to add a little something to an otherwise plain-ish outfit!

Currently, I'm enrolled at the London College of Style undertaking a short course in 'Fashion and Personal Styling'. The module I'm doing at the moment is teaching me all about different body shapes, and how to best enhance our natural assets but also disguise the areas of our bodies that make us feel insecure! For a girl like me who's not too well-endowed in the upper area and more hippy (word?) and pear shaped, I'm learning that high-waisted A-line skirts are perfect to show off all the right bits.

I looove this skirt - it's super comfortable and versatile but most importantly, it's figure flattering and enhances my waist, which isn't as shapy as I'd like. It's definitely one of my wardrobe staples!

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