Knee high

Autumn Is a perfect time of year to explore texture and layering different fabrics together. One of my favourite looks is the knee high socks + skater skirt combination. It's a great way to spice up an outfit, while still keeping your legs warm. So don't fear away from skirts in the winter! I suggest wearing thicker tights if you do tend to get cold easily and contrast this by wearing brown or grey socks. 

I decided to team my socks up with a floral skater skirt which I managed to pick up from boohoo for only £10.00! As I said before if you're on a budget gals boohoo is the place to go! And, lastly throwing on a chunky oversized cardigan. I have to say it's one piece of clothing I love looking forward to wearing during the colder months. It adds that  'effortless' look to your outfit while keeping you cosy. 

Yes I could live in this outfit.

Hello Autumn hello me

Tartan trousers - River Island 

Shell top - Primark 

Loafers - Topshop 

Fedora - Primark 

Well I can't say I'm one of those dedicated bloggers who is religiously writing at least once a week. Yup to tell you the truth I can't even remember the last time I even posted anything on my blog. Do you ever go through these bad spells, and stop doing things you most love doing? 

I won't go into much detail, I'll probably bore you. Instead let's move on to my outfit today! Yes you canny beat abit of tartan especially for a Scottish lass. I don't know why but I always seem to opt toward wearing tartan more in the autumn winter time  than in the summer. It reminds me so much of a 'cosy attire' 9 times of 10 it's because I always wrap something tartan round my your neck when it's freezing outside.I literally have about 5 different scarves and shawls, each different colours. Now... A cute pair of trousers, and It's definitely a rare occasion when I pick up a pair of trousers and they fit me perfectly! 

However it was the Autumn colours oozing out the trousers that definitely ticked all the boxes for me, and  as you can probably tell from today's outfit that I am a huge lover of Autumn. To wearing natural burnt oranges to deep reds and purples, and exploring with different fabrics, its a time of year I most look forward too. I paired the trousers of with a pair of burgundy loafers from Topshop and a burgundy shell top from Primark, all working well balancing out colours. 

How are we all? I know it's been a very long time... 

1. Styling with the A-line skirt

A-line skirt - Primark (New Look similar here)

Bardot top - Primark (Boohoo similar here)

Thigh high boots - Primark (Asos similar here)

Bucket bag - Boohoo (old)

 

 

hey everyone!

 

So, after successfully styling with the lace up sandals I've decided to do more of these posts. One of the reasons is that I buy far too many clothes, probably more than my bank balance can handle! Instead of allowing myself to be more creative and experimenting with different looks, I do have tendencies to buy more and forget about a lot of clothes. Before I know it, I could have spent more than half my wages on things I probably won't ever again, when realistically the money could have went towards more important things like a little pad with my boyfriend. 

So, here we go with my first look styling with the aline skirt, quite  possibly the most versatile trend pieces this season and can be paired with almost anything. Of course the instant attraction was the beautiful burnt terracotta colour, I knew it'd fit right in with my 70s inspired wardrobe. I paired up the skirt with my old trusty thigh high boots. At first I wasn't sure about the combination however, the shortness of the skirt and length of the boots contrast nicely, playing advantage to my small petite frame. 

 

Hope you enjoyed this post, stayed tuned for the second look with the aline! 

3. Minimalist

 

lace up gladiators - Public Desire (buy here)

Panel white dress - mango (sold out)

Fedora - Primark

Hello everyone! 

So today is the last and final look styling with the Public Desire lace up sandals. I wanted to keep this look as minimalistic as possible to show how these lace ups really do transform a simple white outfit to a more daring 'turning heads' one. 

I picked up the beautiful panel dress from Mango, just in time for the beautiful weather. It had been something I've been eying up for ages, and as soon as it went into the sale there was just far too much temptation. It had to be mine! It features a gorgeous beaded panel and criss cross details at the front and It's Light and floaty fabric is perfect for wrapping chunky belts around to compliment my waist. I also had to add my fedora, yes another outfit post with a hat. However it's just one of those items that as soon as I wear it, it boosts my confidence, and adds a little sass into my outfits. 

Hope you enjoyed no 3 outfit 'styling with the lace ups' stay tuned for my next outfit post featuring all things terracotta and Aline! 

2. Daring the playsuit

 

 

 

 

 

Lace up gladiators - Public Desire (buy here)

Playsuit - H&M (buy here)



Bonjour my lovelies

So if you follow me on Instagram then you will know that this week my outfit posts are mainly all about the gladiator lace ups, and as promised I decided to do a three ways to wear these utterly beautiful sandals. My second outfit is one of my favourite looks, effortlessly simple and fits in lovely with the festival season. Saying that playsuits + portable toilets = disaster! Never mind though we'll all worry about that when the time comes. 

If I wear any colour it's mostly warm autumn colours, even though we are well in truly in the middle of the summer, i always think burgundy and browns always compliment my palish skin tone and some how I most gravitate towards. So as soon as I spotted this cute playsuit I couldn't resist trying it on. I may have said this before but I usually can never find any playsuits to ever fit my no bum figure, however this one fits me perfectly! And yes no wedges! 

Hope you enjoyed look number 2 and I'll see you soon for my last and final look! Hope you all have a wonderful week. 

1. bohemian roses

Hello lovelies! 

Yes I've followed the crowd and just recently purchased the most daring and beautiful lace up gladiator sandals from Public Desire, But why? Well A) they look AMMMAZING on! I've came to the conclusion that they give an illusion of skinnier and taller legs! B) I'm not a massive fan of sandals unless I'm on holiday, however these lace up sandals I could wear almost every day as they are so easy to style with and go with anything from smock dresses to mini skirts or shorts and C) they are so freaking comfy! Like seriously I have finally found something I can wear the full day without my feet being in complete agony. 

My other addiction right now is h&m, in almost every occasion I've walked into the store promising myself not to tempt into buying, I've failed every trip miserably! However, on the positive I have filled my summer wardrobe with gorgeous clothes! This skirt being one of them. I couldn't resist swooping up as you'll know I'm a lover off all things floral and it managed to fit right in rather nicely with my lace up combo. Obviously managing to add a little primark number in here. Now I don't know if I should call this a shawl or a scarf, as it's got a slit right down the side. But it's perfect for throwing on when it gets chilly.

 

Gladiator lace ups - Public Desire (buy here)

Rose print skirt - H&M (similar here)

white blouse - H&M (buy here)

Fringe shawl - Primark

Fedora hat - vintage

 

Hope you all have a lovely week and stay tuned for more outfits ideas with the lace ups! 

Jewellery staples

 

 



Penny gold necklace - Primark, beaded chain necklace - Primark, Midi rings - Primark, Topshop, Ebay, Traditional Heart, Silver elephant bracelet - Traditional Heart, Anklet - Primark, Penny Chain necklace - Ebay, Chandelier earrings - Accessorise, Marc Jacobs watch - Marc Jacobs, Map watch - Tullulah's Threads

 

Anyone who knows me, will know how much I LOVE jewellery, especially statement pieces! To me, adding my jewellery is the most crucial part to any of my daily outfits. It can turn my plain dress into a standout piece or add a little quirkiness to jeans and shirt combination.

When it comes to choosing a necklace I prefer to stick with something a little heavier or chunkier. Right now, my two favourite necklaces are both from my two favourite places: eBay and Primark. Both boho ethnic inspired pieces which I'm totally loving this season and my go-to jewellery pieces when I'm rushing out the door. They compliment all my black and white combos and summer closet. Would you believe I paid less than £4 for each of these? 

You can't go wrong with a pair of statement chandelier earrings when your hair is pinned up either. These ones I picked up from Accessorise are perfect to wear with evening dresses. They are so classy and look a lot more expensive than £5.00. Next up is my beloved Marc Jacobs watch, which was given to me by my boyfriend for my 21st. I get endless amounts of compliments when I wear this watch. As its one of my more expensive treasures I do tend to keep this more for special occasions or dinner dates as I can be quite clumsy. For during the day I love wearing my map watch from traditional heart. I'm a little wanderlust so from the moment I saw this, I knew it had to get it. 

Bracelets are not something I tend to wear a lot however, if ever do it's this beautiful elephant tribal inspired one I purchased from Traditional Heart. Lastly, my rings I absolutely 'love love love'! Piling on as many rings as possible especially those cute dainty midi ones. All of these are a mixture of Ebay, Primark, Topshop and Traditional heart.