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Mermaid / OUTFIT

February 4, 2013

Belstaff Waxed Jacket / Lashes of London Sequin Tee * / Topshop Coated Jeans / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City

As part of this years resolutions I’ve been forcing myself to step outside of my sartorial comfort zone. So far I’ve discovered I have a bit of a soft spot for sequins, metallics are blacks best friend & I’ve even been tempted by that orange dress. Obviously, I’m not about to abandon black for good, but it’s nice to mix things up a little sometimes & try things you’d usually dismiss.

This mermaid green sequined tee from Lashes of London was one of those things, beautiful but not for me. That was until I saw how effortlessly Annette paired a similar sequined miniskirt with her mostly monochrome wardrobe, it worked so beautifully against all of the black & suddenly I found myself longing for mermaid sequins too. When it arrived I was pretty surprised by how easy it is to wear, the iridescent purpleish-green sequins make it, like other metallics, almost a neutral. I don’t feel like I’m wearing something bright green, it just feels like another dark layer, and that’s perfect for me.

I know this is also possibly the most cliché way to style sequins for day time, but why mess with a good thing? I just love the crinkly texture & dull sheen of my Belstaff against all the glitz too. It was a total impulse buy, but one I can’t imagine being without now, I can throw it on over anything & it instantly adds that perfect tough, laidback kind of edge, perfect for roughing up sequins!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Balenciaga, Belstaff, Biker, Black, City, Cotton, FAIIINT, Green, Grey, Iridescent, Jacket, Jeans, Lace Up, Lashes of London, Mermaid, Outfit, Print, Purple, Sammy Miller, Sequin, Snake, Tee, Topshop, Topshop Boutique, Waxed | 28 Responses

Ribbed / OUTFIT

January 25, 2013

Rut&Circle Ribbed Sweater / Bracher Emden Belt * / River Island Asymmetric Skirt / ASOS Leather Cuff / Topshop Boutique Boots

This whole outfit pretty much consists of pieces I just can’t stop wearing, so sorry if it’s a little repetitive! Since this River Island skirt arrived a few weeks ago I’ve worn it to death. It’s one of those pieces that’s so easy, yet the asymmetric cut & the slight draping give it that little something extra, meaning every time I’ve put on another skirt this last week I’ve ended up changing into this again because it just looks so much better.

The same goes for my Bracher Emden belt, it transforms any outfit, even the most boring one, into something special with it’s statement shape & sharp angles. Sometimes this can be a problem though, as I have been finding myself getting dressed & feeling as though something is missing from my outfits, then realizing it’s the belt, that impact it has, the way it magically pulls everything together, it’s a little addictive. Before you know it, I’ve been adding it to every outfit & wearing it all week! I don’t want it to loose that wow factor it has though, so I’m forcing myself to only wear it now & again from now on.

This sweater from Rut&Circle is another recent addition I’ve been wearing an awful lot, I never like to buy or wear plain, boring sweaters, they’re such a focal point of an outfit when you’re wearing one, so I always think they should be kind of special. The little details like the longer back & subtle diagonal ribbing to the chest have made this one a real staple in my wardrobe. Plus it’s so chunky & snuggly, perfect for this freezing weather.

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Asymmetric, Bangle, Belt, Black, blogger, Boutique, Bracher Emden, Chunky, Cuff, FAIIINT, Fashion, Grey, Jean Pierre Braganza, Jumper, Leather, Outfit, Ribbed, River Island, Rut M.fl, Skirt, Street Style, Sweater, Topshop | 23 Responses

Pom Pom / OUTFIT

January 21, 2013

Topshop Wool Trench Coat / Nelly Pom Pom Beanie * / Marc B Bag * / StylistPick Velvet Boots * / Eksempel Leather Look Leggings

Sorry for this rather boring outfit, but it’s just far too cold to even think about going out in anything less! The best think about a big coat like this Topshop one is that no one can see all the ugly, mismatched layers I’ve piled on underneath to keep myself warm! When it’s this cold, all I care about it staying warm, I’m talking hoodies & sweaters that are so old (but so snuggly!) I only ever wear them around the house & thermal tights underneath my leggings. All anyone else sees is this smart black coat though, it’s the perfect disguise!

I’ve never though of myself as much of a hat person, the only style that really suit me are beanies but even then I don’t wear them unless I need to. I originally got this pom pom one from Nelly for walking Nico in, but since the temperature has plummeted it’s barely left my head & I’m finding myself growing quite attached to it. I think it’s that little tuft of fur on the top, it just makes me smile & reminds me of the ones I used to have as a kid.

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Autumn, Bag, Beanie, blogger, Cold, eksempel, Eleonora, FAIIINT, Fashion, Fur, Knit, Leather, Leggings, Marc B, Nelly, Nelly.com, Outfit, Pom Pom, Street Style, StylistPick, Topshop, Trench Coat, Velvet, Winter, Wool | 25 Responses

Glimmer / OUTFIT

January 18, 2013

Topshop Suede Jacket / Boohoo Gold Knit Sweater * / AllSaints Draped Dress / Topshop Belt / Topshop Boots / Balenciaga City

I’m not sure what it is with me lately, but it seems that the golden biker jacket I featured a little while ago has given me a taste for all things gold & sequined. It’s so unlike me, but over the past week or so I’ve found myself drawn to everything shiny. First this metallic knit, then gold foil nail polish & I even have a (non-black!) sequined tee on the way! That’s something I never thought I’d be saying, but of course I’ll be wearing them all with a good dose of black, lots of draping & my beaten up boots too!

It’s nice to surprise yourself sometimes & find that things you’d usually dismiss for not being very ‘you’ can actually slot quite effortlessly into your wardrobe with the right styling.

As soon as I saw this chunky knit from Boohoo it was love, the golden paint over the top gives it almost a chain-mail kind of look, and you all know how much I love anything with a bit of a ‘warrior’ feel, so of course I had to have it. It’s super soft & slouchy too, perfect worn a little oversized & belted or tucked in. I love that the gold is just painted on so imperfectly, bits of black knit showing through & patches where it’s rubbing off, it gives it a grungier feel which is I think why I find it so wearable. I must admit though, I am a little scared to wash it, I’m not sure how well the finish will hold up as it’s already leaving a fine layer of golden dust on anything it touches!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Allsaints, Bag, Balenciaga, Black, blogger, Boohoo, Boohoo.com, Brown, Chunky, City, Cropped, Draped, Dress, FAIIINT, Fashion, Gold, Jacket, Jumper, Knit, Lace Up, Leather, Metallic, Outfit, Street Style, Suede, Sweater, Topshop | 29 Responses

Stardust / OUTFIT

January 4, 2013

Mary Jane Fashion Gold Sequin Biker Jacket * / ASOS Denim & Mesh Dress / Mango Draped Cardigan / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City

One of my favourite things I got for Christmas was this sequined biker jacket that Mary Jane Fashion sent me all prettily wrapped up with a pink bow & a little Christmas message. I’m obsessed with nice packaging, so this little extra touch made it all the more special.

I admit, it’s not usually something I’d choose (with it not being black!) but as soon as I tried it on I was in love! The sequins are a lovely muted gold with a little black underlay showing through, and the biker style with the contrast black lapels & chunky zip give it more of a grungy feel, which means despite it being sequined I feel like I can just throw it on, even with more casual outfits. Here I kept it very simple, no jewellery & minimal black layers to keep it from looking fussy or over the top.

I’ve just brought my 3rd one of these draped cardigans from Mango, they’re such a great basic layering piece with their long asymmetric front & cropped back, the only downside is that they don’t last very long at all before they look a bit tatty which is such a shame! When I saw it in the sale on ASOS I knew I had to get a 3rd backup just incase I couldn’t find them again once my current one is knackered! Does anyone else buy ‘backups’ of their favourite pieces? It can’t just be me, surely?!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged ASOS, Asymmetric, Bag, Balenciaga, Biker, Black, blogger, Boutique, Cardigan, City, Denim, Drape, Dress, FAIIINT, Fashion, Festive, Glitz, Gold, Goth, Grunge, Jacket, Lace Up, Mango, Mary Jane Fashion, Mesh, Outfit, Rock, Sequin, Sparkle, Stephanie Brown, Style, Topshop | 32 Responses

Trompe L’Oeil / OUTFIT

December 14, 2012

Margiela x H&M Bodysuit / Vero Moda Asymmetric Skirt / Moxham ‘Anubis’ Necklace / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City

I wore this a few days ago to go shopping & we had intended to take outfit photos whilst we were there, however it received way more stares than I expected & so I chickened out & we went to the park to do the photos instead! I couldn’t care less about the people staring & whispering as I walked around, but the thought of getting the huge camera out & standing there whilst people openly gawked at me freaked me out a little!

I was so happy that I managed to bag both of the pieces I wanted from the Margiela x H&M collection, this body suit & the nude perspex wedges. The bodysuit is perfect, really snug fitting, matches my skin tone almost too perfectly & the foamy bra cups mean I don’t have to wear a bra, keeping the lines really clean & sleek. The wedges were beautiful & I was surprised by how high quality they were too, however, I couldn’t even get my foot into them, they felt around 2 sizes too small! I’ve tried a few times to squeeze my feet into them now, desperately hoping they’ll suddenly, magically fit, they didn’t though, so now they’re all parceled up ready to be returned. I’m really sad to see them go!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged Anubis, Asymmetric, Bag, Balenciaga, Black, Bodysuit, Bra, City, Draped, FAIIINT, Fashion Blogger, Gothic, H&M, Illusion, Lace Up, Margiela, Margiela x H&M, Masion Martin Margiela, MMM, Moody, Moxham, Mullet, Necklace, Nude, Outfit, Pleated, Skirt, Stephanie Brown, Top, Topshop, Trompe L'oeil, Vero Moda | 21 Responses

Lights + StylistPick ’7 Day Challenge’ Video / OUTFIT

November 30, 2012

ASOS Faux Snood / Barneys Originals Leather Jacket / ASOS Dress / Natalie Encarnita Leggings / StylistPick Boots / Balenciaga City

I love how pretty all the lights look in Town Hall Square here, it definitely makes the fact it’s dark by around 4pm that little bit more bearable. This was one of the last days of the challenge & I’m pretty casual here as my aim was to get some early Christmas shopping done. It was a total fail though, I never came home with a single present, unless you include ones for myself…

I’ve professed my love for this Barneys Originals jacket enough times now, same for my fluffy snoods, but I am really annoyed with myself for not taking a better close-up shot of the leggings. I wear them quite often, so I was surprised I hadn’t featured them in an outfit post yet. I’ve always been a sucker for sheer paneling, but I just love the way they add a little bit of extra interest to an otherwise quite plain outfit.

I also thought I’d show you guys the finished StylistPick video of the whole 7 day challenge. There are a few outfits I haven’t put full outfit posts from up yet, I haven’t decided if I’m going to post them or if it’s a little overkill? Let me know if you’d like to see them or not!

I have to say I found this a lot easier than I expected, though I did get an awful lot of funny looks when I was doing the ones around the city, see if you can spot any of them! The hardest part of it was watching it back, is it just me or does anyone else find watching / hearing themselves to be particularly cringey? I mean, do I really sound like that?! I’m sure it’s not as bad as I think though, but please excuse my constant ‘Ummms’ & my worst habit, forgetting what I’m saying half way through talking! Keep an eye out for a little Nico cameo too!

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In : Outfit |Also tagged ASOS, Bag, Balenciaga, Barneys New York, Black, City, Cream, Cut Outs, Draped, Dress, Eleonora, FAIIINT, Fur, Grey, Jacket, Leather, Leggings, Mesh, Natalie Encarnita, Outfit, Panels, Snood, StylistPick, Taupe, Velvet | 35 Responses

Wrapped Up / OUTFIT

November 23, 2012

AllSaints Wrap Cardigan / Eksempel Leather Look Dress / ASOS Belt / StylistPick Boots * / Balenciaga City / Gogo Philip Bangles

All of a sudden it’s turned bitterly cold, looking back at these photos taken only a few days ago it’s hard to believe I felt so warm & snug in this few layers, especially when today even the thought of venturing out in anything less than a duvet is unbearable! I do love autumn & winter, but days like today when it’s been chucking it down all morning & so ridiculously windy too, make me want to just curl up inside with Nico, my big fluffy robe & lots of warm comfort food!

This AllSaints cardigan is one of my favourite pieces to wear when it’s chilly though, there’s nothing better than physically being able to wrap yourself up, it’s like a huge fluffy hug when it’s miserable outside. I love that there are so many options for wearing it too, it’s basically a long rectangle with sleeves, so you can wrap it & drape it around yourself however you like. I’m still finding new ways to wear it even now!

Eksempel is another brand I discovered thanks to ASOS. I’d never heard of it before, but saw this dress (heavily discounted!) in the sale & although it’s just a basic tank dress, the fabric really drew me to it & I ended up getting it. It’s another one of those pieces that’s quickly become a staple in my wardrobe, with lots of people complimenting it or having to have a feel of it! I love the way the leathery jersey transforms it from a boring black tank dress into something just that little bit more special.

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