Checked shirt and ripped jeans OOTD….

Mono-chrome, ripped denim, oversized checked shirt. All the elements for an absolute perfect fail safe outfit. I'll be swapping the sandals for boots now it's getting colder and throwing on a leather jacket (obvs) but I can see this being a staple look for the Autumn/Winter transition. An oversized mans watch   (and Mac Rebel) is all the accessorising this look needs. 

P.S. Boohoo.com are where it's at for oversized shirts. 

Shirt - Boohoo.com

Jeans - Topshop Leigh

Bag - Marc B 

Sandals - New Look

Watch - ASOS

Loves

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Outfit details...

Sunglasses, top & socks - Primark

Jeans - Zara

Shoes - Dr Martens

Watch - ASOS

Lipstick - Mac Morange

Necklaces - Topshop

'E' pendant - present

Nail Varnish - Essie Mint Candy Apple

Rings - vintage, Topshop, H&M

I took so many photo's for this post I think I went a little bit crazy towards the end….

Loves

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Hats, checks and oversized t-shirt OOTD….

Simple and laid back is my go-to style of choice lately. This was just a quick thrown together outfit before I left the house for a last minute makeup job this week. Skinny jeans and a black t-shirt will forever be my wardrobe staple. I'm not 100% sure on the hat though, what do we think of hats guys??

Jeans - Vera Moda

T-shirt, boots & watch - ASOS

Shirt - Vintage

Hat - Primark

Loves

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Leopard jeans OOTD….

Top - Cotton On (Australia)

Handbag & Sandals - Aldo

Jeans - Miss Selfridge

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Watch - ASOS

Necklace - Topshop

I've really been enjoying sticking to the basics recently….I can't think of anything better than pairing a plain t-shirt with a staple sandal and a pair of interesting bottoms. These leopard jeans FINALLY fit me again after loosing all my Australia weight and I couldn't be happier to have them back in my daily wardrobe rotation 

How would everyone style leopard print (or just patterned) jeans?

Loves

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Twickenham OOTD...

So I went to watch England vs Barbarians at Twickenham last week in the corporate box (cheers for winning the tickets Dad!) and loved my outfit! Again another simple one, just jeans and a black t-shirt, with my trusty Dr Martens and a blazer. I actually put my extensions in as well for a change! 

T-shirt - Cotton On (Australia)

Jeans - Zara

Blazer - Vera Moda

Handbag - Aldo

Watch & Necklace - Asos

And of course, here's a few pictures of the match because who doesn't like looking and a bunch of rugby players??

Loves

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Simple monochrome and denim OOTD….

Top & Watch - ASOS

Jeans - Topshop Joni jeans

Shoes - Dr Marten

Socks & Shirt - Primark

Sometimes keeping it simple is best, right? I bought these jeans on a recent trip to Birmingham and now I'm fairly certain that my life won't be complete until I own them in every colour/finish. Quite easily the best fitting jeans I've ever had the pleasure of wearing. I'm also 100% certain these are my favourite shoes I've ever owned, especially teamed with frilly socks and a monochrome outfit. Delicate necklace, chunky gold watch and natural hair and I'm done.

Loves

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My go-to spring outfit….and no floral prints in sight….

Top - vintage shop

Jeans - Zara

Bag - River Island

Dr Martens - Dr Marten shop

Watch - ASOS

Sunglasses - RayBan 

I'm sorry but spring does not always = pastel and floral. I find spring the hardest season to buy clothes for as shops seem to be full of pretty prints and cute colours which, in general, are not for me. So this spring I'll be living in my skinny jeans, black boots and vest top. If I'm going to do colour….it will be on my lips. Usually in the form of a red-orange matte lipstick.

Anyone else not a floral fan? Or am I on my own here?

Loves

xxx

Smart/Casual OOTD….

Shirt - H&M

Jeans - Vero Moda

Boots - Office

Necklace - Dorothy Perkins

Watch - Jag

Leather Jacket - Mango

Bag - River Island

Road tested one of the Revlon Matte Balms here, in Elusive, the pinky shade that everyone seems to be going crazy for. I know this sounds so cliched but never has a matte lip products felt so moisturising and creamy on the lips. It shouldn't work, but it so does. Will be purchasing more very soon so any recommendations are welcome!

Loves

xxx

Leopard print and Docs OOTD....

So, like I said, it's winter over here! And boy is it chilly. Not a patch on English winter I'll grant you but still not as toasty as all you girls back in England are enjoying. So it's time to dig out the boots and cardigan for a nice wintery OOTD...

Cardigan - JayJays (Australia)

Jeans and black top - Miss Selfridge

Boots - Dr Marten shop

I had my first day at work today so it's time to me to relax with my feet up and my Kindle for the rest of the evening.

Loves

xxx

Shopping the summer sales....

Who among us doesn't love a sale?! I popped into Leicester to pick up a few last minute bits to take back to Australia with me and found some absolute gems in amongst all the sales. 

I saw these jeans in Miss Selfridge at full price (£38) a few weeks ago and wanted them, glad I waited and got them for £20 with an extra 20% off. Bingo! I'll wear these rolled up with sandals or a pair of converse and baggy tshirt. 

La Senza had probably the best deal of the day...bra's for £1!! I picked up two black and one grey, then went to the fancier stands and picked up a couple of coloured bra's for £10 each. The whole lot altogether at original price would have cost me over £100!!

The shirt and studded blazer were from Vero Moda, a really underrated shop in my opinion. The shirt was originally £25 and was reduced to £14 and will look great tucked in denim shorts with biker boots. The blazer was £48 before it was reduced to the incredible bargain price of £14!! Black over sized blazer, with shoulder pads, and studded shoulders. Perfect smart casual piece for all year round. 

There was a few pairs of sandals in Aldo I wanted but they only had these in my size so I had to order the other pair online. These were reduced from £30 to £15, and I love the jelly sandal feel of these but they have a bit more substance and some mean looking spikes on the straps. These will look incredible under maxi dresses or rolled up jeans with tanned feet when I get back to Aus!

Has anyone else got any bargains in the summer sales? Any shops you'd recommend for bargains?

Loves

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OOTD - back to basics...

So, how easy is it to just throw a pair of jeans on and a plain t-shirt in the morning? Too easy most of the time. However saying that, the oldies are the goodies or whatever the saying is, and when all else fails, you can't go wrong!

Top: ASOS

Necklaces: Primark and Dorothy Perkins

Jeans: Miss Selfridge

Boots: Doc Marten

Watch: ASOS

Rings left to right: Forever21, Primark, Primark

Scarf: Camden

Bag: Australian market

Jacket: Mango

Hope everyone's Monday isn't too terrible!

Loves

xxx

All my favourites...

We're on final count down now, three sleeps till Australia! I went out with the girls for the last time on Sunday and decided to throw on all of my favourite elements in one outfit....over the knee socks, Litas, leather, denim, studs, black and my Saint Germain lipstick....

Then I just went out to get some last minute things for my travels...I needed a couple of memory cards for my Canon as I'll be taking loads of snaps! Again, I threw on ripped denim, black vest and my converse...all my favourites!

I'm off to finish my packing now and make sure it all fits in my bag!

Loves

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My week in outfits...

One benefit of being unemployed....lots of time to take pictures!

This was just to pop into town with Mum to buy exciting things like face wipes and bread!

Denim shirt and headband: New Look

Black stretchy dress: Miss Selfridge

Leggings: Primark

Vans: Office 

Again this was just to wander into town, nothing special! Even though the sun's been out it has been pretty chilly of a morning so I threw a jumper on for an extra layer!

Jumper: Dorothy Perkins

Vest: Topshop

Leggings and headband: Primark

Converse: Office

Bag: River Island

I went out for some food with the girls on Tuesday night and it turned into a beauty of a day! I love this shirt mainly for the tan leather detailing around the collar, and it was such a bargain in the Miss Selfridge sale!

Shirt and some jewellery: Miss Selfridge

Leggings: Primark

Bag: River Island

Vans: Office

Watch: ASOS

Earings: Topshop

Today I went for a Nando's for the first time in MONTHS! Medium chicken pitta with cheese I have MISSED you!

Leather jacket: H&M

Grey vest,  Jeans, necklace, some jewellery: Miss Selfridge

Bag: River Island

Converse: Office

Ring: Forever21

Watch: ASOS

Hope you've all enjoyed the fit weather this week, fingers crossed it's going to carry on!

Loves

xxx

How I style Aztec Jeans....

Hey all, I'm currently sat with a cuppa watching the England v Italy Six Nations game, then I'm heading off to Birmingham for pie (yes, I'm cooking again just call me a domestic goddess) and some drinks. I had NO idea what to put on today until I found these gems in the back of my wardrobe that I got in the River Island sale just after Christmas for £20 down from £40. I always find patterned jeans a bit tricky to style, especially to dress them up, but here's how I do it...

To dress them down (and how I'm wearing them today even though my poor ankles are going to be freezing) I've rolled them up and worn them with my blue Vans, a pale pink vest from Primark and a baggy white tshirt from H&M. I'll obviously pop a hoody over this as I may well catch frost bite going out like this!

To dress up I just put my Allegra's on, rolled my jeans down, and paired them with a pale pink sheer vest from H&M and a black boyfriend blazer also from H&M. 

How else would you style Aztec or patterned jeans?

Loves

xxx

You're my favourite...

Hey lovelies. Hope you're all having a nice relaxing Sunday, I'm currently lying horizontal on the sofa watching back to back episodes of Don't Tell The Bride! I went out with some of the girls last night to make the most of everyone being at home from Uni, and thoroughly enjoyed wearing a whole brand new outfit! 

Earings & watch: ASOS

Lipstick: Mac Chatterbox

Eyelashes: Eylure 101

Top: River Island sale

Jeans: New Look (want these in EVER SINGLE COLOUR)

Boots: Office

I bought a watch from ASOS ages ago that's finally lost its gold coating and looks a bit 'worn' so I splashed out a whole £20 for a new one (last of the big spenders) to just wear daily to work etc. 

I also went to get my nails done yesterday, they'd got far to long so I just had them filed right back down and squared back off again so make them more manageable and natural, then popped a coat of Models Own in pink punch on.

What's everyone got up to this weekend?

Loves

xxx