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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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10.12.15

ASOS WISHLIST // DECEMBER '15

Just a few bits and bobs that have been chilling in my Asos 'Saved Items' for a good while now.

1 // Lazy Oaf Oversized Shirt With Heart Hand Stripe Print
2 // Vero Moda Leather Look Shift Dress With Zip Detailing
3 // Only Faux Shearling Biker Jacket

4 // ASOS Button Side Jumpsuit in Animal Print
5 // Religion Longline Faux Fur Coat In Shaggy Longhair
6 // ASOS 90s Style Dungarees
7 // Monki Pleated Check Mini Skirt
8 // Waven Marta Denim T-Shirt Dress With Raw Edge Detail
9 // New Look Ribbed Mini Bodycon Dress

Which is your favourite? Comment below!

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7.12.15

DO YOU THINK I LIKE GREY?

Jumper: Primark (mens) | Jeans: Levis via Motel Vintage | Hat: H&M | Coat: Primark | Shoes: Adidas

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Honestly, 50% of the time, I have no energy to really put much thought into my outfits, so this is pretty much my go to look these days. I dunno if anyone agrees with me, but I'm not one of those people who believes in "suffering for fashion". I hate being cold; it really ruins my day. So these days, when I roll out of bed and just can't be bothered, I make a beeline for my grey woolly hat, any old knit, my Primark coat, some jeans, and my Adidas superstars, which have been so worn in over the years, they're pretty much the comfiest things I own. I do have new pairs of shoes and clothes, which I probably should be making use of, especially with the incentive of creating new content for my blog. But sometimes a gal just wants to stick to what she knows best, you feel me?

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15.12.14

SOMETHING PINK FOR ONCE

I honestly don't think I own a single pink item of clothing, and I've never generally been a huge fan or wearer of pink throughout my life, so I thought I'd switch it up a bit and get myself this snug jumper. It's quite a nice dusty tone - don't really even know what that means, but y'know, not the super bright fuchsia colour? Also, I really love (and always have) the contrast between pink and grey. So voilà!

// Jumper: Chicnova // Jeans: Marks & Spencer // Boots: Topshop // Rings: Topshop & Accessorize //

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24.10.14

DESIGNER .VS. HIGH-STREET

I don't know about you, but over the past couple of months, I've definitely spent more time than I should lusting over shoes I will never be able to afford. So much time has been dedicated to scrolling dejectedly down pages and pages of gorgeous Alexander Wang shoes, but alas, they're so expensive that my time has never amounted to anything.

But the truth is that if you look hard enough, the chances are that you'll find pretty much the same thing right on your door step. A vast number of high-street and online stores set out to dupe these designer beauties every season, for the benefit of those of us with slightly lighter wallets. I've picked out 7 of my favourites trending for Autumn/Winter 14-5. Enjoy!

1. MONK SHOES

Left < Sergio Rossi - £747.62 > Click HERE

Right < ASOS - £19 > Click HERE

2. SKY-HIGH PLATFORM BOOTS

Left > Jeffrey Campbell - £160 < Click HERE

Right > La Moda UK - £33.99 < Click HERE

3. CHELSEA BOOTS

Left > Alexander Wang - £495 < Click HERE

Right > Schuh - £70 < Click HERE

4. STUDDED BOOTS

Left > Chloe - £870 < Click HERE

Right > New Look - £45 < Click HERE

5. MILITARY BOOTS

Left > Acne Studios - £460 < Click HERE

Right > Topshop - £65 < Click HERE

6. CHAIN BOOTS

Left > Givenchy - £1060 < Click HERE

Right > Truffle - £32 < Click HERE

7. ANKLE BOOTS

Left > Chloe - £620 < Click HERE

Right > Dorothy Perkins - £69 < Click HERE

What are you favourite looks for Autumn/Winter?

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3.9.14

MEN'S JUMPERS > EVERYTHING

I'm such a sucker for comfy knits and jumpers; it's pretty much the best thing about the Autumn and Winter months! I don't know if it's just me, but I always tend to gravitate towards men's jumpers before women's ones! In this case, I decided to give Primark a cheeky browse last weekend, but the women's sections were so unbelievably packed that I could only bear facing the men's, which is where I picked up this little number! Serendipity, I guess!

I haven't worn my black skinnies and Doc Martens for quite a while, so I embraced the cooler weather to pair them with my new jumper! So simple but I love it!