CAMEL COATS

FUR COLLAR BOYFRIEND COAT- £65- TOPSHOP
Remember that moaning post I did yesterday about not having anything to wear now its autumn? Well thank goodness my mam took me shopping today! We went to The Metro Centre in Gateshead, for the North East people you will know how fab it is for shopping! After a near breakdown in River Island- (all thanks to a highly inappropriate and over priced grey suede coat) I spotted this gorgeous boyfriend coat in Topshop.
I'm going to New York in November (as if you didn't know), and lets be honest, a leather jacket isn't going to cut it. I have been torn between buying a proper puffy jacket, or a boyfriend coat, but came to the conclusion that a coat like that is never going to go with my outfits. Admittedly I still might freeze to death in this coat, but teamed with a jumper and big cosy scarf, i'm hoping it will do! No pain no gain right?
Of course the camel coat has been an on going trend, and will always be a style staple in your wardrobe. I would much rather spend my money on an investment piece... well thats how I justified myself...

AUTUMN FAVOURITES

Mink Suedette Tie Wrap Mini Skirt- £19.99- New Look

Velvet Pocket Duster Coat- £72- Topshop

Cocoon Horizontal Jumper- £36- Topshop

Office Illusion Block Heel Chelsea Boot- WAS £85 NOW £60- Office

Faux Fur Suede Crossbody Bag- WAS £25 NOW £18.75

Long Sleeve Twist Front Crop Top- £20- Topshop

ASOS Classic Trench Coat- £55- ASOS

Suede Biker Jacket- £185- Topshop

Urban Outfitters Cropped Raglan Baseball Top- £19- Urban Outfitters

Black/ Cream Lace Layer Top- £34- Topshop

I have this problem every year, and I moan about it on my blog every year. It gets to September, and you still have warm summery days, and then bang it feels like the middle of Winter. Before you know it, you're walking around in the pouring rain and 9 degree cold winds wearing your cami top and a pair of sandals. This was me a couple of weeks ago. All of a sudden your entire wardrobe is now no longer appropriate, and guess what? You also have absolutely zero money to afford new clothes. By the time you've bought a few long sleeved tops, a jumper, winter coat, and boots you'll find yourself staring at your bank balance in horror. Absolute nightmare. If like me you're struggling with how to transform your wardrobe, I have included a few key pieces to take your summer outfits kicking and screaming into the colder months with just a couple of additions to your wardrobe. Let me know what you're loving this season in the comments below! P.S Don't worry...the turn of the season means its almost christmas ladies!

A/W15 BOOTS ROUND UP

 (Left to right)
Black metal block heel ankle boots, £29.99, New Look
Black cleated platform over the knee boots, £70, River Island
River Island suade peep toe block heeled boots, £60, ASOS
Black chunky ankle boots, £40, River Island
Black suadette chunky block heel ankle boots, £29.99, New Look
Black cleated sole ankle boots, £45, River Island
El Paso western studded ankle boots, £55, ASOS
Tan high heel ankle boots by KG Kurt Geiger, £160, Topshop

 

I've decided that now we are fully into the Autumn season now- how is it November 2nd already?... it is definitely time to ditch the peep toe shoe boots, and trade them in for some more practical and warm winter boots.

 

I have the same problem every year- there just seems to be boots everywhere now, too much choice! So I have wittled down some of my favourite picks for this post, as you can see there is clearly a recurring theme of black heeled ankle boots... for those who know me, you will know I cannot live without my heels! I really love the suadette and tassle trend too, not to mention the beautiful tan colours that are out there. I would also like to point out the star studs on these El Paso boots, they are fab!

 

River Island, ASOS, Topshop and New Look all have a wide variety of winter boots at an extremely affordable price. My go to place is always New Look who tend to have high quality boots for just £30, similarly River Island have some priced between £40-£50.

 

Do you have any recommendations of anywhere with a good selection? Have you just purchased your winter boots? Leave me a comment below! :)

Autumn Trend Favourites

 

1. Alexia cleated sole Chelsea boots, £34.99, Missguided| 2. Check scarf in blue boucle, £16, ASOS| 3. Check tee, £38, Topshop| 4. Faux fur zip through A-line skirt, £42, Topshop| 5. Fur collar coat, £95, Warehouse| 6. Lurex crop top, £22, Topshop| 7. Knitted fluffy long jumper, £85, Topshop| 8. Pink Fairisle knitted slipper, £5.99, New Look| 9. Smart boxy crossbody bag, £34, Topshop| 10. River Island Threadthrough tippet, £30, ASOS   The best thing about coming into a new season is not only are the leaves starting to fall from the trees, the days getting shorter and although the weather is getting colder, it also means high street stores are starting to fill up with all of their new A/W14 stock! I just love seeing all of the knitwear, woolly accessories and cosy winter coats coming into stores and it is safe to say that there are some major autumn trends which are coming onto the high street this season:   Patterns- in particular winter florals and folk prints.   Oversized teddy, cocoon & boyfriend coats- in all sorts of bold colours and textures.   Pastels- this trend has transitioned through S/S14 and into the autumn season, pinks, lilacs and blues are still so popular!   Blanket scarves & capes- not only are they super cosy but they are very on trend, think tartan.   Plaid- flannel checks and tartan prints on just about everything imaginable.   Collars- statement collars have been around for quite a while now and they show no sign of going away, whether you have an embellished neckline, a big collar or by just adding a statement necklace to your top, there are many ways to work this trend.   Sixties style- patent mary janes and the mini skirt are key ways to follow this trend!   Eccentric furs- we all have seen the faux fur collars on a leather jacket, but this season fur is going bolder than ever before, look out for huge fluffy fur coats and jackets.   Metallics- whether its metallic thread in your jumper, a completely metallic glittery dress or even just a metallic touch to your boots this will definitely put you in the mood for Christmas!   Sportswear- another trend which has transitioned from S/S14, this is such a fun trend and you can even get away with wearing your comfy trainers not just at the gym!   Fairytale- Think chiffons, lace, fluff and precious embroidery, one of my favourite trends this season.   Velvet- this was a huge trend last A/W season, I literally had a velvet dress, skirt, top, and scrunchies, and now it's back!   What is your favourite A/W14 trend? What do you think of my autumn favourites? Leave me a comment below! :)  

OOTD: Metallics

I'm wearing: Boucle lurex top, £36, Topshop| MOTO Ripped black wash Jamie jeans, £42, Topshop| White strappy vest top, £2.99, New Look| Pink tartan wool scarf, £5, Primark| Faux fur collar leather biker jacket, Topshop  

 Okay, this is my first proper OOTD post, so please excuse my awkward poses and terrible use of my tripod, I gave it a go okay?! Oh, and I also thought I would experiment with the black and white filter on a new photo editing site I found recently which explains my mixture of photo effects! Oops.  I have been waiting for quite a few weeks now for the weather to become a little colder so that I could wear my new metallic jumper (it is classed as a top but really is much like a jumper), my boyfriend bought me this as a treat recently as I really couldn't resist the metallic, I am a sucker for anything shiny and glittery... I definitely must have been a magpie in a past life.

 

I really am delighted that metallics are yet again another key trend for this season, so glittery and shiny it is really starting to get me in the mood for Christmas! Whether its dresses, tops, skirts or jumpers there are a lot of metallics on the high street at the moment if like me you are a lover of all things shiny! If you aren't, then there are also many other ways to incorporate this trend into any outfit, whether it be an accessory or even just a gold plaque on your winter boots!

 

So, as it was an especially cold day for uni yesterday I decided I would combine my metallic jumper with my MOTO Jamie jeans, I think it is still suitable to wear ripped jeans don't you? I also wore my trusty leather jacket (I got this from Topshop around 2 years ago) and then wore my new River Island winter boots and finally my new Primark tartan scarf. Honestly this scarf is amazing, for £5 it is so cosy and warm, and is quite thick as well to protect you from the wind and rain, it really has been my life saver during this past week.

 

Not a very long post today as there isn't really that much I can say about an outfit aha! What have you all been buying recently, what is your perfect outfit for the autumn weather? Leave me a comment below! :)  

OOTD: Autumnal Vibes

 I'm wearing: Moto black ripped Jamie jeans, £42, Topshop| Lace hem crop top, £28, Topshop| Red tartan banket scarf, £15, River Island| Black snake panel black block ankle boots, £38, River Island| Faux fur leather jacket, Topshop

Okay so this outfit was actually a couple of days ago but hey ho, I still wanted to share! I was so so excited on friday as I was going home for the first time since going back to uni this year (I live in Durham but go to uni in Leeds) and honestly I was just so so so excited to go back to see my kittens, no word of a lie, as cringey as it sounds the reason I was going home was for their 1st birthday... am I the only crazy cat lady who would do that, or are there more of you out there?! 

So, I think I can safely say that we are definitely into the autumn season now, I have been so so excited to grab my cosy jumpers, gloves and scarf  I think it is so fun transforming your wardrobe ready for the new season! The main reason I wanted to share this outfit with you is because 2 of the items I only just bought this week, firstly the lace hem jumper was in the Topshop sale this week... you can't really see the colour very well but it is baby pink and 3/4 sleeve, and seen as it can be warm at times during the autumn, it isn't really very thick, it is a light and fluffy but still cosy fabric which makes it perfect for this season! Secondly, I bought this tartan scarf from River Island, if any of you have been reading my recent posts you will know that I have already got a baby pink tartan scarf, but it is a lot thicker than this one. The main reason I bought this one is for the colour, I am not a fan of bold red tartan but this is more of a cranberry/ burgundy which is my ultimate fave, it is also very soft but is quite light which means it isn't too hot for the current weather. 

As for the ripped jeans, I will not stop wearing these until at least late November, there's nothing wrong with having your knees out at this time of year! Hahaha. These jeans are so so popular at the moment so I guess I will just wait until other people stop wearing them! The leather jacket accompanys almost every outfit I wear, I bought this one around 2 years ago from Topshop and I just find that it is such a great staple piece which should be in everybody's wardrobe, honestly it goes with anything! Similarly, my winter boots also make a great addition to most outfits!

What do you think of my outfit? What have you all been wearing this season? Leave me a comment below! :)

Autumn Wardrobe Haul

 

Sheer Star embellished body, £25, Topshop| Metallic Top, £17.99 New Look| TFNC textured collar sheer top, £25, Topshop| Embellished necklace jumper, £14, Primark| Cream boxy top, £12.99, New Look| Lace cream tee, £16, Topshop| Lilac chiffon shirt, £20, Dorothy Perkins| Scallop hem dusky pink top, £12.99, New Look

Beth Felt zip front A-line skirt off white, £19.99, Missguided| Glitter wrap skirt, £32, Topshop| Tartan pink scarf, £5, Primark, Bunny pyjama bottoms, £5, Primark| Chunky leather side zip boots, £38, River Island| Textured cream top, £12.99, H & M| Velvet side handbag, £34.99, H&M

Fluffy cream dressing gown, £14.99, New Look| Bellissimo Glitter Lips set, £13, Bellisimo at Topshop

 

When I was taking the pictures for this post I was literally horrified at the realisation of how many new things I have bought in the past 2 WEEKS, yep, 2 weeks... It isn't good, and neither is my bank balance. I can safely say that I have certainly taken advantage of the student lock ins, 20% student discounts and free time between uni sessions to go shopping and pick up some bargains. There really is no excuse for the amount of stuff I have bought, but honestly this was my autumn haul, I did seriously need to revamp my wardrobe in time for the colder months, is it just me or has it suddenly got really cold!?

 

There is no way I am going to talk through every one of these items to try and justify my spending, or this post would be a mile long, however I did need some new tees, I really did only have summer tops which were not appropriate at all... similarly I have needed to stock up on some cosy bits and pieces including my dressing gown (my heating is off), scarf (I actually bought this off my friend as I loved it so much) and this Primark jumper which I am actually really impressed with, it is great quality! I was also in desperate need of some new winter boots, so hey ho I ended up with these beauties.

 

As for the skirts, glitter lips set, body, handbag... these were such impulse buys which I couldn't resist, you know when you see something which is fresh into the store and you instantly know that it's going to be popular? Well seeing as though I literally go shopping every day I notice these things, which is why you should always bag something you love while you can! Remember girlies, nothing haunts you more than a item of clothing you chose not to buy...

 

In my defence 2 or 3 of these things were bought by my boyfriend AND I got 10/20% discount off the majority of all of this so I guess it isn't as bad. The Bellisimo lip glitter kit was one of my favourite purchases I cant wait to try it out! Although it was £13, the concession stand was only in Topshop over the weekend so I had to get it while I could, check back in a few days to see my review of it!

 

So, what have you all been buying recently? If you have a student loan, how much of it do you actually have left of it right now haha? What do you think of my autumn wardrobe haul? Leave me a comment below! :)

This Week's Wishlist

 

 Knitted fluffy crop jumper, £34, Topshop| Faux Leather Biker jacket, £58, Topshop| My Little Pony pyjama set, £22, Topshop| Black platform sandals, £20, Primark| Light blue jacquard pyjama shorts, £14, River Island| Light pink metallic split back jumper, £30, River Island

 

 If there is anybody who shouldn't be allowed to make a weekly wish list right now, it's me. Honestly, you have no idea how much I have actually spent this week, and last week, and the week before... well, in a few days time you will when I upload my "recent buys" post, which is truly shocking. I will admit thank of late I have gotten a bit carried away with 20% student discounts, shopping lock in's and gaps between lectures and I have managed to spend a good chunk of my student loan on my new Autumn wardrobe. In my defence, the weather has literally gotten so cold recently out of nowhere, hence why I have had to revamp my entire wardrobe with new jeans, winter boots, jumpers and tees to name a few. But I pinky promise myself, once I have completed this wish list I will be happy! I will literally have to stop buying for a few weeks to cover the cost of what I have already spent but hey ho, I bet I'm not the only shop-a-holic... (my friends are just as bad as me, and very bad influences on my spending habits!).

 

So, this wish list is basically my winter comforts, I have literally wanted this cream fluffy jumper for the past year but never got round to buying it last winter, the other jumper is so cute, you can't really tell from the picture but it is kind of glittery as it has metallic thread in it and an open back, honestly right up my street! This leather jacket is definitely a statement piece, my current leather jacket is a bit worn now so I think it's time for a new one, the fur collar is such a great accessory for winter too. As for the Primark shoes, I really think these are such good quality and not a bad price to pay, I am not usually a fan of Primark but I must admit that these have most certainly caught my eye. Finally, the pyjamas are a must have, I have a little obsession going on at the moment with cute pyjamas and these are top of my list right now!

 

What is on your wish list at the moment? Check back in a couple of days to see my huge autumn haul. :)  

London Fashion Weekend

I'm wearing: Leather jacket- £52- Topshop| Aztec monochrome pelmet skirt- £36- Topshop| Michael Kors rose gold chronograph watch- £249- Ernest Jones| Lace trim black jersey tee, £16, Topshop.

For those of you that  have visited London Fashion Week or London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House will know how much of a fantastic experience it is, even my boyfriend loved it! It was our second visit to London Fashion Weekend this year and the atmosphere was just incredible, I just love seeing what everyone wears for the occasion, it just seems like everyone wants to impress! One of the main aspects of the weekend event is being able to shop straight from the designers in the beautiful surroundings of Somerset House, I honestly saw some fabulous items that I wanted so bad, one of which was a sheer tank embellished with pearl flowers, it honestly was the cutest thing I've ever seen, although I highly doubt I would ever be able to justify a suitable occasion to wear it.

 

Unfortunately for me  I didn't even make it to the catwalk show, I know, absolutely devastated. The first catwalk show I saw in February was just incredible and I was so exited to see the trend catwalk this year but I felt very ill, all the excitement and heat meant I had to give it a miss unfortunately, but I have scoured YouTube to find footage of the event and I have to say, for whoever who actually went to the show it must have been amazing!

 

So, the 4 key trends for S/S15 include:

 

-Onle and only

-Candy crush

-Jungle fever

-Fairy tale ending

 

One of my favourite things about London Fashion Weekend is the free designer tote bag you get filled with lovely little bits and pieces, I will admit that this season I was a little disappointed, although I really like the Lulu Guinness tote, I found that a lot of the items in the bag were just the same as February freebies, for example I got exactly the same Essie nail polish as last season and also LavAzza coffee for a machine I don't have! , but I was pleased to see that there was one of my favourite Maybelline mascaras, Label.M shine spray, Garnier cleansing wipe and Urban fruit (pineapple) but I was bemused to see Artelac Rebalance eyedrops in my bag... honestly I thought they had been put in my bag by mistake! The good thing is though, seen as my boyfriend also got a tote bag, it means I get double the freebies!

Topshop Buys: Faux leather quilted mini skirt- £38| The Little Mermaid pyjama set- £22| Metallic Jumper- £36

Finally, as I didn't make it to the trend show, we decided that we would hit Oxford Street, first stop, Topshop. As I don't really get to see my boyfriend all that much, he decided he would treat me to some bits and bobs from Topshop, I just love this faux leather quilted skirt, it is so versatile, not only do I intend dressing this up for a night out, I also will be wearing it for work and for teaming with tights in the daytime. These pj's are honestly the cutest, I am a massive Disney fan and you have literally no idea how long I have wanted them for, there are also The Lion King, The Simpsons and Aladdin to name a few of the sleepwear and underwear sets in Topshop at the moment. Finally, I decided to get a new jumper, I think that the autumn season is literally the hardest season to dress for, its too warm to wear a coat, but then there can be a chilly breeze which means you can't go out without one, so, my solution is to now just wear a jumper.

 

Did you go to London Fashion Weekend, or have you ever been? What did you think? Leave me a comment below! :)