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24.7.16

WINTER IN SUMMER

T-shirt: Zara | Jacket: Marble Arc | Jeans: Topshop | Shoes: Vans | Necklace: Regal Rose

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It's ridiculous that I'm posting this outfit in the middle of July, but as we all know, the English weather can't make up its mind! This t-shirt is another purchase I made in the Zara sale recently - I was drawn in by the interesting print and the colour immediately. I was hoping to pair it with some cute high-waisted denim shorts and sandals, but alas, nope! Not yet anyway - I still have hope! I kinda likes how it looks with my all-black outfit though; it makes for a really nice contrast; grungy but still a little colourful!

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19.7.16

YELLOW

Dress: Zara | Bag: Pimkie | Necklace: Links of London | Shoes: Independent shop in Spain

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I barely ever wear yellow, although it's fast becoming one of my favourite colours! I got this amazing canary yellow lace dress in the Zara sale, for such a bargain! I've said it a hundred times on here, but as far as sales go, Zara never fails to deliver the goods! I'm so happy I bought it, because not only is it super Summery, but it's also so easy to dress up or down! One of my favourite colour combos is yellow and silver, so I teamed the dress up with my metallic trainers, for a more casual look.

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16.3.16

THAILAND

Dress: Zara | Sandals: ASOS | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Hair band: Forever 21

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So I just got back from Thailand a week ago, and I'm only just getting over my post-holiday blues. I had never been to that part of the world before, and I can see why it's such a popular holiday and travel destination! I can't wait to go back as soon as I can, and explore more of what it has to offer! I packed so many clothes, and was so certain that I would return with at least five new and inspired outfits posts, but boy was I wrong. This is actually the only one - major fail - but we were constantly on the go, trying to make the most of every minute, and so I didn't actually have all that much time to stop and really think about my outfits, let alone take blog-worthy photos of them. It's okay though, because this dress is one of my newest purchases, and the item that I most wanted to feature anyway. I picked this up in the Zara sale for just £19.99, and was initially drawn in by the print. When I went to try it on though, I fell in love instantly. Not only is the quality amazing, but it fits me perfectly, and the fact that it hugs the waist and skims over the hips with a slight A-line shape, means that it's SO flattering, and would look good on practically every body shape. I teamed it up with last year's ASOS chain sandals; they're simple enough that I can style them with most looks, but the chain detail also adds that little something extra. On my hair, I'm wearing an adorable Grecian-style gold headband that I bought from Forever 21, which I think ties the entire look together perfectly. I just love being able to add little touches here and there that really make all the difference.

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14.1.16

LEATHER PANTS

Shirt: Topshop | Trousers: Zara | Shoes: ASOS | Faux fur coat: Choies

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I can't believe how comfy these Zara leather trousers are; I'm honestly still not over it! I've been lusting over these for ages, but never really rushed to get them because I assumed they would be incredibly uncomfortable, and comfort is increasingly becoming one of my top priorities. When I finally got round to trying them on, I was so pleasantly surprised, and with all the zip detailing, as well as the ribbed knees, aesthetically-speaking, these babies are my dream come true.

They're so easy to style, and the best thing is that you can create a really awesome and yet casual outfit, or pair them with a heel for a night out! I can't wait to tackle the approaching colder days in London, by pairing them with a really chunky knit jumper and some boots. For this warmer day back home in Gibraltar, though, I teamed them up with my cute striped shirt, and ASOS 'Miami' flats, for a cool balance between feminine and grungy.

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21.11.15

CXIMINVL DVMVGE

Jumper: Criminal Damage via Tk Maxx | Jeans: Zara | Shoes: Nike

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Is marble print soooo last year? I probably didn't get the memo, but oh well, I just couldn't resist anyway! I've seen this Criminal Damage brand floating around for the past couple of years, but none of their pieces had ever called to me like this one did, especially at just £19.99 - gotta love a good TK Maxx bargain! I decided to switch it up a little bit and dug out some old Zara jeans for a nice contrast, finishing it all off with my grey Roshe Runs to balance out the colour palette!

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16.6.15

WHITE FLORAL

Tee: Topshop | Shorts: Topshop | Jacket: Mango | Sandals: Zara | Bag: Gifted

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The all-white trend has been around for a little while now, and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon. So when I spotted this cropped white tee in Topshop recently, I thought it would make a great addition to my wardrobe. The floral detailing and scalloped edge adds a little something extra to an otherwise plain t-shirt, and I think it would look sooo great with some white high-waisted distressed jeans and some white trainers, for a cool and effortless vibe.

For this outfit, though, I decided to go for something a little different, and paired the tee with my salmon shorts, beaded sandals, and finally, my leather jacket. which I felt toughened up the look nicely. I went pretty minimal on the accessories front with a plain gold chain, and my gold watch.

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9.6.15

ORANGE BODYCON

Dress: Missguided | Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch | Sandals: Zara | Bag: H&M | Necklace: Bijou Brigitte

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The sun finally graced us with its presence this past weekend - hallelujah! I thought it was the right time to whip out this cute orange bodycon dress from Missguided, although I decided to wear my Abercrombie shirt over it in anticipation of a very typically-English weather change - plus, I also really love the contrast in the colour palette and aesthetic. I topped it all off with my beaded sandals, fringed bag (what's new?) and statement necklace, which I felt was an effective accessory to the plain dress. I'll be experimenting with other ways to style this piece in the next few weeks; it's such a great - and inexpensive - staple piece upon which a gorgeous outfit can be built upon!

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19.4.15

SLIGHTLY SEVENTIES

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It's all about the 70s this season and I'm looooving it! I've always been a huge fan of chilled out and pretty bohemian styles, but it's never come particularly naturally to me. This pinafore dress I featured a couple of posts back (here) is such a great versatile piece - just add a flowy paisley/porcelain print shirt and a tassel bag, and voilà, you have yourself a seventies inspired look!

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13.10.14

ZARA

Long time no post! Here's an outfit I wore the other day when I went for dinner with some of my good friends from back home, who have just moved to London for jobs and masters. Both the wrap dress AND the longline coat were purchased in the Zara sale: that thing is honestly a saviour, without a doubt one of the best stores when it comes to mid-season sales. I absolutely love the print on this coat, and thought it was an interesting take on the grid print that's all the rage at the moment. I paired it with my dusty purple dress, which I think makes for a gorgeous combination of colours; keeping it simple and understated, while not too monochrome.

I got the coat in a size 10, so that there would be more room for chunkier layers underneath. I'm not really sure if it could be classified as a coat: it's quite lightweight and thin, and doesn't have a zip or buttons, which isn't really ideal for the cold or the rain. I don't know about you guys, but I feel like I've totally missed the transition period between summer and winter. I think I'm probably one of those people who cling on desperately to summer, and dress extremely inappropriately on the cooler autumn days. Now it feels like it's full on winter, and I need to wear a chunky coat and scarf at all times, or else I freeze my ass off.

In any case, the weather was decent when I wore this outfit, but I'm afraid that my coat has had a very short-lived existence, and will have to wait to hit the streets again until next year; unless the sun decides to grace us with its presence in the next few coming weeks. Fingers crossed!