Through The Clouds, You'll See The Blue...

Top - New Look

Skirt - New Look

Cardigan - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Bag - Topshop

Jewellery - Argos, Primark and Vintage

This is how I look when my parents come to visit!

I can do ladylike - well, at least I try to.  I had half an hour to get dressed yesterday morning and even when my parents arrived, I still wasn't ready.  I went for a plain oversized tank top, as I am literally obsessed with this top.  I think I wear it everyday (I'm even wearing it right now).  It's a really good layering piece and also on it's own.  This skirt is a new sale purchase from New Look.  I actually nearly bought this skirt when it was full price, but I was convinced it wouldn't suit me - how wrong I was!  It's  a lovely skater style, with a really nice monochrome print.  For £8 - it's a bargain!  I paired this with my favourite cardigan, a pair of spiked flats and my new bag.  Of course I finished off with the usual simple gold jewellery.

I can do girly!

B x

But The Secret Is Still My Own...

Top - Primark

Trousers - Primark

Jacket - New Look

Shoes - New Look

Bag - Topshop

Jewellery - Primark, Argos and Vintage

I literally wear the same thing everyday!

My wardrobe is rather colourful, but I am always drawn to my little monochrome section.  Anyway, I put this outfit together quite quickly, as I was hungry and I didn't want to go in to the kitchen in my jammies (the downside of halls).  This top has made an appearance far too often on here.  I just love wearing it at the moment, whether in the black or the white.  I'm again wearing the Primark trousers I refuse to take off.  They are so comfort and really flattering.  I paired them with a simple pair of flats and my faithful pleather jacket.  Again I opted for my new bag, which I'm even more obsessed with every time I look at it.  I finished off with the usual simple gold jewellery.

We need a bit of comfort for the cinema!

B x

Darling, Hold My Hand...

Top - Monsoon

Trousers - Primark

Coatigan - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Bag - Topshop

Jewellery - Argos and Topshop

Cat Ears - Miss Selfridge

Lipstick - Mac

I apologise if I look half asleep in these photos, but unfortunately I actually was.  Oh and at some point during the taking of these photos, I had completely forgotten that I was wearing my cat ears.  Anyway, after changing in to countless outfits, I decided to wear this one to the cinema to see the ballet (which was amazing, that I now want to be a ballerina).  Again I'm wearing another basic, but it's my absolute favourite white shirt.  I haven't worn this in a while (I think), so I decided to pop it on for a more sophisticated look.  I am wearing joggers, because the idea of wearing jeans was too gruesome for a Tuesday evening.  I decided to pair it with my comfy slip ons and my lovely coatigan, as it was blustery outside.  I am debuting my new little bag that I adore.  I picked it up last week, as it was 20% off with student discount.  I had a mini eureka moment when I saw it and I knew it had to be mine.  It gives the overall look more of a put together vibe, rather than a 'I just chucked this one because I didn't know what to wear' one.  I finished it off with my usual gold jewellery for a bit of colour.

I'm back to my monochrome ways!

B x

Today She's Half-Forgotten...

Top - Primark

Trousers - New Look

Cape - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Bag - Primark

Jewellery - H&M, Argos and Vintage

Just call me Norma Desmond darling!

Firstly, pictures like this really make me wish I wore make up more often.  Secondly, I seriously look like Norma Desmond from Sunset Boulevard in this outfit - I'm not complaining.  And thirdly, I should really clean my camera lens - apologies!!  

This was another spontaneous outfit to go to a jazz event with my sister (she came to visit for the weekend).  I put on the long sleeve top, as the weather has been so unpredictable at the moment.  It's a really good basic and I know I keep wearing it, but I just blooming love it.  The trousers are a new addition to my wardrobe.  They are a lovely cheesecloth material and are nice and airy.  At £14.99, they were an absolute steal!  It's just nice to find a pair of wide leg trousers that are long enough for me.  I finished off the look with my mexican style cape that I keep on wearing at the moment and my flatforms, so my trousers wouldn't drag on the ground.  I matched with a little black bag (usually my clubbing bag) and a statement necklace.

Comfort with a theatrical twist!

B x

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