PRINT

Sorry about the bad quality (its a scan) I was lucky enough to be featured in the street style pages of British ELLE this month and my super excited mother scanned it in and emailed it over to me so I thought I would share it with you guys. It was suppose to be sports wear influenced so I wore my trusty New Balance 620's and Wood Wood jersey, they teamed them with these amazing orange MiH jeans and some cool accessories that I would never pick out for myself but overall I really like the look! 

XO  

LATE OFF THE MARK

Trousers: Primark// Top: Victorias Secret// Jacket: Topshop// Trainers: River Island

Well hello there from sunny Vancouver, I guess this is my first post since moving across the pond but its a bit of a cheat because I took these in the UK for an outfit post but never got round to putting them up, so here is how I styled those bargain sport-luxe style trousers I posted about a few weeks ago, I love that old sports jersey style number tops are everywhere right now they are perfect for throwing on and so comfortable.

Anyyyway, I arrived halfway round the world about two weeks ago (hence why my blog has been so quiet) I spent a week in Canada's capital- Ottawa and took a short trip to Montreal then came to Vancouver last sunday. I'm starting to settle in now so stay tuned in for upcoming posts and thanks for still following and supporting my blog folks! 

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AUF WIEDERSEHEN

 My Dream Team Queen B Rachel and I

I don't know if I've mentioned it on here yet but I'M MOVING TO CANADA ON FRIDAY. Exciting times ahead but sadly that meant leaving my much loved colleagues at Northern Lights Agency where I have worked for the past two and half years :'-(  So on wednesday I was treated to some lovely leaving presents and an amazing leaving dinner at Restaurant Bar & Grill in Manchester. 

I really liked my outfit but didn't take any proper photos (trust me if I had better ones I would put them up but for now please enjoy the view of our toilets) so yeah, on paper, white vest and white blazer doesn't sound great but when I had them on together I loved the look, I've had this blazer for two years,  its really old Primark and this is the first time I've worn it (Its now in my immediate jacket choices) Wore with Zara heels and H&M coated skinny trousers 

BRING IT, SUMMER.

Playsuit: Spell and The Gypsy Collective from The Pretty Junk//Parka: Ark Clothing

I was freezing my arse off in these pics but I HAD to do a post on my new playsuit from The Pretty Junk. It's by an amazing Australian brand called Spell and The Gypsy Collective who encompass all that is bohemian and beautiful. I usually don't go for the hippy princess look but what drew me to this was the unique print, the fit and the detail which are things that I appreciate in all styles of clothing. I've had so many badly fitting playsuits but this is a dream to wear! I'm moving to Canada in a couple of weeks where they actually have proper summers so I can't wait to wear it, for now I'll be teaming it with tights and a knit.

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C IS FOR CARHARRT

So I'm sure everyone knows by now that varsity jackets are big news for the girls this spring/summer. I've seen them on sale in most high street stores and online. I've been after this Carharrt one for some time now, since it wasn't available in store anymore I had been waiting for someone to sell a small on eBay and lo and behold some random guy decided he didn't want his anymore and I got it for £30 (ahem, unworn, its like new. amaze) I'm wearing it here with my Siwy jeans and a plain white H&M vest.

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MEOW

Nothing like a bit of summer outfit gridding. I picked up these leopard print runner shorts for £4 last week during my Primark rampage. I'm really looking forward to summer, and shorts and trainers are my faves. I rarely wear prints/colour but when I do I always keep the rest of my outfit nice and simple. 

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WEEKENDER

Jumper:Primark//Jacket:Topshop//Treggings:Zara//Boots:Topshop//Sunglasses:Rayban

Ran some errands on Saturday and since the weather was perfect (cold enough to dress for winter, but sunny enough for shades) I decided to have a go at an outfit post. Don't really do them because there is nowhere decent in my house and the lighting always looks shit. But now its staying lighter into the evenings and I can go outside I will try more often. The only thing I have to say about this outfit is that that knit jumper cost me five pounds, FIVE ENGLISH POUNDS, couldn't quite believe it. I mean it was only suppose to be £15 in Primark but had been marked down to a fiver..I thought the fit and quality would be really bad but when I got home and tried it on it was great. They had loads so I'm going to go back and buy it in a couple of other colours. 

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STAY GOLD

Rings £3.99/ Clutch £9.99/ Shirt £14.99/ all H&M 

Bracelet by Junk&Disorderly

Gold Watch by LTD Watches

This was the top half of an outfit I wore last weekend, to say the H&M gear came up under £30 is ridiculous, I often think that there is a lot of crap out on the high street but then I will come across really affordable and versatile pieces to add to my wardrobe that I know I won't get bored of. Bargain fashion certainly does not have to be disposable. 

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KICKS & KNITS

I wore this get up the other day and really liked it, I have had these Topshop jeans for years and love the detailed panelling and exposed zips. I teamed them with just a black loose knit H&M jumper and my new burgundy wooly hat I got from Primark for a mere £3. 

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SWEATS & SEPARATES

 Vest & Skirt: Topshop// Sweater: Adidas Slvr// Trainers: River Island

Sunglasses: No idea, they just appeared in my car one day// Razor Blade: Junk&Disorderly// Crystal Chain: Vintage

Jersey separates make up a good half of my wardrobe, I suppose they are what I would call my staple item of clothing. Its been pretty warm recently so I've had my pins out quite a bit but to combat chilly mornings I have been throwing a big jumper over most of my outfits which is why I love this grey one by Adidas Slvr, its a mens so its oversized and relaxed without (I hope) looking too scruffy! I have found that with a rail full of jersey there is a fine line between minimal chic and pyjama/bag lady. 

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PEACE LOVE & COFFEE

In my get up from yesterday, with a morning coffee pondering if the messy ponytail will become the new top knot...well? WILL IT!? something to think about.

//vest: Missguided//shorts & belt: Primark//trainers: New Balance via The Norse Store//cuff:H&M//chain:ASOS//watch:Michael Kors//

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OOTD TEE N TRAINERS

T-shirt: Topshop, Jeans:Primark, Trainers: River Island

Necklaces: Junk&Disorderly

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EASY DOES IT

COAT:ASOS MEN, VEST:ZARA, JEANS&BELT:PRIMARK, CUFF:H&M

JUST WHEN I TRY TO GET BACK INTO OUTFIT POSTS MY CAMERA DECIDES TO NOT PLAY BALL AND WOULD NOT FOCUS PROPERLY AT ALL! SO CLOSE TO HAVING A TANTRUM I GAVE UP AND THESE ARE THE BEST OF A BAD BUNCH, SORRY FOR THE BLURRY SHYTE. I REALLY NEED A NEW ONE. 

IF YOU'VE FOLLOWED MY BLOG FOR A WHILE ITS OBVIOUS IM NOT A COMPLICATED DRESSER, I LIKE A SIMPLE LOOK, I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS BECAUSE I LIKE TO BE COMFY OR BECAUSE I LITERALLY GIVE MYSELF 5 MINUTES TO GET READY IN THE MORNING. MY WARDROBE IS MOSTLY MADE UP OF T-SHIRTS AND JEANS, BUT I ALWAYS ACCESSORISE AND I LOVE THIS SILVER CUFF FROM H&M (IT CAM IN A PACK OF TWO FOR £5.99) THE COAT IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE JACKETS, ITS ALWAYS WORTH CHECKING OUT MENS STUFF, CAMO IS ON THE UP AT THE MO' BUT LOOK OUT FOR DIFFERENT VARIATIONS ON THE CLASSIC PATTERN FOR NEXT SPRING, ITS GONNA BE BIG! 

XO

LATE

PLAYSUIT & NECKLACE: H&M

SORRY FOR THE LACK OF POSTS RECENTLY, I'VE NOT BEEN THE BEST BLOGGER AND FOR THAT I APOLOGISE! I DON'T USUALLY DO OUTFIT POSTS, I STRUGGLE TO GET DECENT SHOTS WITH JUST A POINT AND SHOOT, I ALSO HAVE A RIDICULOUS HOUSE WITH HARDLY ANY GOOD PLACES TO TAKE THEM. WITH THAT BEING SAID, HERE IS MY ATTEMPT FROM TODAY! I LOVE THIS PLAYSUIT, IT WAS ONLY £14.99  USUALLY WEAR IT ON NIGHTS OUT BUT ITS PERFECT FOR THIS WEATHER, I TEAMED IT WITH MY TRUSTY NEW BALANCE TRAINERS AND IT WAS THE MOST COMFORTABLE OUTFIT EVER HA! I'M LOVING THIS NECKLACE, I CAN'T BELIEVE ITS ON EBAY GOING FOR £30+, MADNESS! I THINK ITS A BIT TIGHT WHEN PEOPLE DO THAT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT SEEMS TO HAVE SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE, BUT TBF IF I'D HAVE KNOWN IT WAS GOING TO BE LIKE THAT I WOULD PROBABLY BE ONE OF THE WANKERS BUYING ABOUT TEN OF THEM TO SELL ON WHEN IT FIRST DROPPED! IM NOT A TWAT HONEST. 

I'VE JUST FINISHED A BATCH OF DIAMANTE FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS, THEY ARE SO COOL, I'VE HAND-STITCHED ON THE CHAIN (THESE ARE GLASS CUT CRYSTALS, NOT ACRYLIC, SET IN GOLD TONE) AND ALSO ADDED FINDINGS AND EXTENDER CHAINS TO MAKE THEM THAT BIT MORE SPECIAL THAN YOUR STANDARD FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS. THEY SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON SUNDAY FROM JUNK&DISORDERLY. 

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TODAYS EFFORT & WISHLISTIN'

RAGLAN T & COATED JEANS:H&M, BELT:MENS PRIMARK, BOOTS:TOPSHOP

WORE MY NEW TEE FROM H&M TODAY, ALSO MY JEANS ARE FROM H&M TOO, YOU CANT REALLY TELL ON THE PHOTO BUT THEY HAVE A WAXY LIKE FINISH, GREAT FOR GETTING THAT LEATHER TROUSER LOOK BUT FOR A MERE £19.99!

I'M IN LOVE WITH PRETTY MUCH ALL THE SHOES IN ZARA AT THE MOMENT, THEY ARE SO SIMPLE AND ELEGANT, VERY REFRESHING. ALSO ALL THE ABOVE STYLES ARE BETWEEN £30 AND £50. I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT I'VE REALLY GONE OFF SHOES WITH A HUGE PLATFORM AT THE FRONT, MAYBE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH BEING ON NIGHTS OUT, SEEING HOARDS OF CHICKS TOTTERING ALONG TRYING THEIR HARDEST NOT TO EAT PAVEMENT WHILST WEARING 7 INCH LOUBOUTIN DAFFODIL REPLICAS, EEEK NOT CUTE,UNLESS YOU CAN WALK IN THEM, THEN FAIR PLAY TO YOU. IF NOT, INVEST IN SOME OF THESE BEAUTIES!

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BEACHED

 SUNGLASSES-PRIMARK, TRAINERS- NEW BALANCE @ THE NORSE STORE

VEST & BRA- TOPSHOP, SHORTS- MANGO

BRACELET- DIY

ANY BIT OF DECENT WEATHER HERE IN THE UK AND THE ENTIRE POPULATION STRIPS OFF, MYSELF INCLUDED. IN AN IDEAL WORLD THIS IS WHAT I WOULD WEAR EVERYDAY, I NEED TO MOVE! READERS OF MY BLOG HAVE PROBABLY NOTICED THAT MY NEW BALANCE TRAINERS ARE PRETTY MUCH GLUED TO MY FEET NOWADAYS THEY ARE FAR TOO COMFY TO REMOVE. TODAY HAS BEEN SPENT SAT OUTSIDE, ROLLING AROUND THE GARDEN AND MAKING BRACELETS.

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT WEEKEND 

XO

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

 TEE-H&M, JEANS-ZARA, BELT-RIVER ISLAND MEN, BOOTS-TOPSHOP

 NECKLACE-FOREVER21, BRACELET-DIY

ROCCO BAG BOUGHT IN DUBAI (YOU GET THE IDEA) 

OK SO THIS IS WHAT I WORE TO MEET THE QUEEN...JOKES, I DID SEE HER THOUGH, SHE CAME THROUGH MANCHESTER VICTORIA STATION THIS MORNING (FOR THE JUBILEE TOUR) AND I SAW HER LITTLE HEAD. 

A LOVELY DAY IN MANCHESTER TODAY, ON LUNCH WE WENT TO HAVE OUR EYEBROWS THREADED AND GOT TREATS FROM PRET-A-MANGER. 

NOW THE WEATHERS NICER ITS SO MUCH EASIER TO DO OUTFIT POSTS! 

XO

LBD

I WENT OUT THIS WEEKEND WITH MY FRIEND NATALIE WHOS DOING HER MASTERS AT UNI IN PRESTON. I DID MY DEGREE THERE AND SPENT PRETTY MUCH 4 YEARS OF MY LIFE THERE SO IT WAS WEIRD GOING BACK, BUT VERY FUNNY AND WE HAD A GRAND NIGHT, EVEN IF WE DID FEEL LIKE PROPER COUGARS...BUT THAT WAS PROBABLY OUR OWN FAULT FOR VENTURING TO THE SU BAR! 

I WORE MY BLACK ASOS DRESS AND A CROPPED FAUX LEATHER JACKET. I MADE SOME MORE BRACELETS (ABOVE) IM REALLY GETTING INTO IT AND THEY GET LOTS OF COMPLIMENTS (I CANT TAKE ALL THE CREDIT FOR THE MULTI-COLOURED ONE CAUSE ALL I DID WAS SCREW THE SPIKES ON!) BUT THEY LOOK PRETTY DAMN SWEET WHAT DO YOU RECKON?

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OOTD: ALL BLACK

BACK TO MY OLD FAITHFUL BLACK TODAY, POINT OF DIFFERENCE THOUGH, I PUT NEON YELLOW LACES IN MY NEW BALANCE PAHAH! JUST TO BRIGHTEN THEM UP A BIT, AND IT IS MY FAVOURITE COLOUR AT THE MO'.

     JACKET & JEANS: TOPSHOP

TEE: FOREVER21

TRAINERS: NEW BALANCE

BAND RINGS: ASOS

DOUBLE RING: URBAN OUTFITTERS

CHAINS: TOPMAN- 

(ITS WORTH CHECKING OUT THE JEWELLERY IN TOPMAN WHEN THEY HAVE A SALE, I'VE GOT SO MANY COOL NECKLACES FOR £1 EACH!)

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OOTD: MINTY FRESH GOODNESS

I GOT THESE JEANS ON FRIDAY FROM RIVER ISLAND, THEY WERE ON SALE FOR £20 AND ARE THE PERFECT SHADE OF MINT GREEN, I REALLY LOVE ALL THE PASTEL AND NEON COLOURED DENIM ABOUT AT THE MOMENT AND I DID THINK ABOUT SPLASHING OUT ON SOME PRICIER, BETTER QUALITY ONES BUT REALISTICALLY I'LL PROBABLY WEAR THESE TO DEATH THROUGH THE SUMMER THEN BIN THEM OFF WHEN WINTER ROLLS BACK AROUND, AND I CAN GET SOME MORE COLOURS IF I KEEP IT CHEAP!

 T-SHIRT & BOOTS: TOPSHOP

JEANS: RIVER ISLAND

 BELT: PRIMARK

WATCH: MICHAEL KORS OBVS

BRACELET: OLD BELT THAT I CUT UP!

FEATHER CHARM FROM VINTAGE SHOP IN BERLIN

XO