Every Sunday's Getting More Bleak...

Top - New Look

Trousers - ASOS

Cardigan - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Bag - New Look

Jewellery - Primark, Argos and Vintage

Same old me!

Nothing beats a simple outfit, that you spontaneously chucked on to pop in to town with.  That is literally what happened, after my previous plans were cancelled (loner me).  To the outfit - I've had this tank top for a while now, but I keep forgetting about it.  It's nice and lightweight and has the right amount of bagginess.  It's a really good basic to have in your wardrobe and it's a bargain.  I went for my favourite high waisted jeans.  They continue to make me look slimmer than I actually am and flatter me.  I think I wear these jeans far too often, but I'm literally in love with them.  I chucked on a big cardigan to keep me warm (it didn't) and my 'permanently glued to my feet' shoes.  Again, I added the metallic bag for a dash of colour on this rather grey day.

Can't beat a bit of comfort!

B x

If It’s Lost Without A Trace...

Shirt - Vintage (£3.00)

Skirt - New Look

Coat - Vintage (£3.50)

Shoes - New Look

Bag - New Look

Jewellery - Topshop, Disney and Vintage

Carrie Bradshaw meets Audrey Hepburn!

Don't I look rather sophisticated, which is completely out of my comfort zone.  This outfit came about after chucking on half my wardrobe and subsequently, chucking it right back off again.  This was last nights outfit when I went to see Caro Emerald.  Not only was she amazing, but I fell in love with her lead guitarist (love him).  Unfortunately in the venue I ended up keeping my coat on, but I'm still glad I wore this.  The shirt is a little bit more daring than I usually do, but that's why I like it.  I'm trying to be a little bit more out there with my style lately.  It's perfect for layering and gives a demure look with a twist.  To balance out the shirt, I decided to opt for my midi skirt.  I seriously don't wear this skirt enough!  It always looks so flattering and goes with a lot of things.  I went for simple flats as I had a bit of walking to do and my trench, just in case it rained.  For a splash of colour, I decided on my metallic bag.  Practical and yet stylish.

I had a really good evening and I felt good in this outfit - win win!

B x

I Had Watched You Taking In The Spring...

It's May!!

We're coming to the end of spring!

Summer is almost upon us and yet it still mocks us with uncertain weather and splashings of sunshine.  But I have to admit, I'll miss spring.  I love the first warm day of the year.  I love seeing newly born lambs. I enjoy seeing freshly sprung flowers and leaves returning to their homes on the trees.  I love that it's lighter outside in the evenings.  I love spring!  I know we've had rainy days and freezing cold days, but spring is the time we begin to regain hope that the sun will come out.  It's the prelude to the summer.  It's the time where we slowly start to accumulate our summer wardrobe and if we're lucky, get to test it out.  Spring is the time to be at one with nature and at one with ourselves.  It's the time when we can dust off our favourite pair of dungarees and start to dig out our favourite floral headbands.  It's the perfect time to discover a new classic pair of sunglasses to last you through the summer season and the winter sun.  Spring is a lovely time of year and that's coming from an autumn baby!  

Now is the time to start planning for summer and more importantly - enjoy the sunshine, while it lasts!!

All images found on:

http://vintageandspikes.tumblr.com

B x

I'm So Insecure...

 

 

Top - Primark

Shirt - Vintage (£4.50)

Trousers - ASOS

Shoes - New Look via ASOS

Bag - Vintage (£3.50)

Jewellery - Primark and Argos

I'm feeling a little blue today!

I think today is one of those rare occasions, where you actually dress to match your mood.  Anyway, you know I love a crop top/high waist jeans combo.  This is another £3 bargain and the colour is lovely for spring.  It's a thin material (which made me freeze - it's not warm anymore), but what I really like is the length which makes it that much more flattering.  I went for my baggier jeans for a more relaxed look.  I threw on my caged sandals, again for a more casual look but also to (to want of a better word) grunge it up a bit.  I chucked on my favourite denim shirt to counteract the fitted top and waist.  It's also really darn comfortable.  I kept the jewellery really simple and gold (as usual) and paired it with a vintage bag.

I do love a bit of comfort!

B x

p.s. the post title is from the Maroon 5 song 'Sugar', I'm not trying to make a bold statement even if it is true.

Don't Bother Me Darlin'...

Top - Monsoon

Trousers - Warehouse

Coatigan - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Bag - Vintage (£3.50)

Jewellery - H&M and Disney
Sunnies - New Look

Back to my monochrome ways!

I needed to wear an outfit that was quite stylish, but still looked like me.  I wear this shirt at least a couple times a week (my mum also has the same one - twinsies).  It's baggy, quite sheer and is really good to wear in this unpredictable weather.  The length is a massive bonus, as I can wear it with shorts underneath and it still looks classy.  I paired it with my faithful jeans and chucked on the coatigan, just in case it was cold (it was the opposite).  These flatforms are a new addition and I am in love!  I do feel a little like a geisha in these.  They are really comfortable and I'm so glad New Look had 20% student discount.  This necklace is a little obnoxious on it's own, but hiding underneath the shirt it gives this outfit a more expensive look.  And finally, I accessorised with a simple vintage bag.
I'm so colourful!

B x

I Used To Be So Tough...

Top - Primark

Trousers - Primark

Waistcoat - Vintage (£2)

Shoes - New Look via ASOS

Bag - Primark

Jewellery - Disney and H&M

Sunnies - New Look

I'm an outfit repeater with a twist!
Yes I'm wearing another all black outfit and yes I know it's warm outside, but it's my signature colour. Again I'm wearing these AMAZING Primark trousers.  They are literally my favourite possession at the moment and already, I've gotten my £8 worth out of them.  I paired them this time with a long sleeved, slightly cropped piece.  This was only £4 (and yes this is the black version to the white one I was wearing here) and it's the perfect layering piece.  I wanted to add oomph to the ensemble with this vintage waistcoat.  I'm still in shock that it was only £2 in the charity shop.  The velvet look gives it a more luxurious feel and I love that it changes colour in the light.  It's a really good piece to add to an all black outfit.  I'm debuting my new sandals today and I'm in love!  Gladiator meets grunge - perfection in a shoe!  They give the outfit the finishing touch and they're comfortable - (again) perfection.  I just added my new Tudor inspired necklace and a plain black bag (practical for Tescos).
Another classic and yet so comfortable outfit!

B x
p.s. I hope you like the new look of the blog! Oh and I apologise for the fuzziness of the photos!

But I Won't Be Yours Alone...

Top - Primark

Trousers - Primark

Cover up - Vintage (£4.99)

Shoes - Next

Bag - New Look

Jewellery - Topshop, Vintage and Disney

Sunnies - New Look

I am summer lovin'!!

Even when the sun is shining and spring has started to heat up, I still resort to wearing black.  It's a classic colour (or shade).  I bought these trousers from Primark on monday and I have literally worn them everyday since.  They are the perfect loose fit and high waisted, which is perfect for wearing with cropped pieces.  They're a thin material which works really well in the current heat and for £8 - you can't complain!  I chucked on this old crop top for a boxy look to balance out the trousers.  The vintage cover up I've had for months.  The fact that it's completely sheer makes it the best thing to wear in this weather.  The maxi length is really good for layering and of course, the colour goes with everything.  I wore my birkenknots (that's what I call them), for pure comfort.  I added the metallic bag for a little bit of colour and then mixed metals with the necklace.  Sometimes an all black outfit can just look classic and more importantly - it's blooming comfortable!

B x