My Perfect Winter Wardrobe

A Classic Black Coat : A good quality classic black coat can last you years. I always have a black coat and they usually last me a good 2-3 years as I always get a style that won't go out of fashion for a few years. I love plain coats with not too many details so I can dress them up with a fur collar.

Metallic Jumper : You can't go wrong with a metallic knit jumper in the Winter, even if they are not a top trend that season, they are perfect for Christmas day or Winter shopping trips and a bit more glam than a normal jumper.

Chunky Jumpers : A little obvious but a nice quality knit jumper is essential for the Winter. I love cable knit, grey and aztec patterned jumpers this year. Team with jeans and a nice coat with ankle boots for the perfect look.

Fedora : A lovely accessory to dress up any outfit or cover a bad hair day. I adore fedoras and would have one in every colour but blood red & rust are lovely for Winter.

Snood / Scarf : Of course we all like to keep warm when it's cold outside so find the perfect scarf and you won't go cold! I currently love snoods as you get no annoying end bits hanging down and they are so warm especially the extra long ones you can wrap around a few times! I'm also a sucker for a lovely patterned shawl, perfect for travelling as they double up as a blanket!

Ankle Boots : I am a big lover of ankle boots, they go with everything! A classic pair of black ankle boots will serve you well over the Winter months and can be worn with jeans, dresses, skirts, day and night! I love wearing my ankle boots with metallic knit socks underneath for some texture.

Little Black Dress : I recently got a black wrap dress and wish I'd got one sooner, they are so versatile and easy to wear. I love wearing mine with tights, waist belt, ankle boots and a big coat with a fur collar.

Black Skinny Jeans : Another obvious one but black skinny jeans are my wardrobe essential, they go with everything and if you're stuck for something to wear you can always go for black jeans and build your outfit around them.

Sequin Mini Skirt : A perfect Winter item, can be worn in the day with a jumper and biker boots or for a party with heels and a top. I love sequins in the Winter, day or night, they add a bit of sparkle to any outfit.

Wishlist

Boots - Ever Ours
Skirt - eBay
Michael Kors Watch
Hat - The Native State
Sunglasses - ASOS

Just a few things on my wishlist at the moment.

I'm loving these Lita copies from Ever Ours and at £25 you can't go wrong!

I fell in love with this sequin skirt when it was on Miss Guided but it sold out so quickly, luckily I found it on eBay so I'll probably be getting it soon. Perfect for Christmas coming up.

I'm still wanting a Michael Kors watch, I haven't actually owned a watch for years so it would be nice to have a lovely one. I may spend my Christmas money on this.

I adore this hat from Lovely Bird but it's a little expensive and pretty similar to one I already have. Anyway I just love the navajo print on it!

These sunglasses are so much like Ray Ban Wayfarer's and only £12, I've had them in my ASOS wishlist for so long, I better get them purchased soon!!

Secret Garden

Kimono - Band of Gypsies @ ASOS
Vest - Next
Shorts - Primark
Boots - Topshop
Bag - eBay
Belt - ASOS
Jewellery - Spirit Child Jewellery, Wavy Jewellery, Next, Accessorize, Menorca, Daisy Jewellery.

Here's my Band of Gypsies kimono again. Perfect for throwing over a vest to nip out in the sun. I don't like going out with too much arm on show!! These photos were taken in my gran's garden, it has loads of secret parts to it, I love it. How does she get her grass so green?!

As you can see I'm wearing my new Wavy Jewellery items I won through their giveaway. I won 2 bracelets and an above knuckle ring and I love them, you should definitely check out their shop if you haven't already, I'll definitely be buying some things in future and the prices are so good too!

I've been thinking of changing the name of my blog. I came up with the name Studs and Lace when I was more into well, studs and lace haha. My blog doesn't feature alot of that anymore, I want more of a simple name. Any suggestions anyone?!

Right I'm off to tan my legs some more after seeing these pics!!

xoxox

Band of Gypsies

Kimono - Band of Gypsies @ ASOS
Shoes - Matalan
Bag - eBay
Jeans - Primark
Sunglasses - M&S
Belt - River Island

Isn't Band of Gypsies an awesome name for a clothing line?! I got this kimono in the ASOS sale for £15. Loving the print and it was perfect for today's weather. Today was one of the those days where I couldn't find a top to wear so I ended up in a boring old vest, I hate those days. I also couldn't find a necklace I wanted to wear either. Not my day today obviously, so this outfit is pretty boring apart from the kimono. I did see an ex from about 7 years ago (jesus, where did that time go?!) on my travels and was pleased it was on a day I had made an effort and I wasn't on a quick Tesco run with no make up on, can you imagine the horror?! I couldn't go into town without picking up some sale bargains, got a few things that I shall be saving for Autumn which you'll see on my blog then! xoxo

Mischa Barton bag

Meet my gorgeous new bag I received today. I decided to treat myself as my bag I always use is getting a bit worse for wear. I've had my eye on the Mischa Barton bags for a while but couldn't decide on one. I found this one on ASOS outlet and with £23 off the RRP I had to have it! It's a bit smaller than I thought but is a reasonable size and is quite spacious inside which is good for me as I like to carry alot of things around with me. What I really love about this is that there are 2 separate compartments inside with a zip compartment inbetween. Great for organizing your stuff! It also has a gorgeous deep purple lining. Can't wait to take this on it's first outing tonight to my boyfriends gig!

If you want one for yourself check them out over at ASOS, they have lots of other Mischa bags too!

So I probably won't be posting again before Christmas so I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and get lots of lovely things and eat lots of yummy food! xoxox

Saturday

Today I went into town...on a Saturday....2 weeks before Christmas. Clearly I am mad as I finished my Christmas shopping last month! But I needed to get a few bits for my best friends wedding which is on Christmas Eve so I had to brave it! I am a bridesmaid & photographer along with my other best friend and I'm so excited! Will definitely post pics to show you all my outfit!

I got this jumper from ASOS a few years ago and I've hardly worn it, I don't know why. It's really warm! I'm obsessed with my fur gillet at the moment, I really want one in black too!

Jumper - ASOS
Fur - Primark
Jeans - Topshop
Best boots in the world - Topshop
Scarf - Primark
Hat - Select
I have ordered a few things from the H&M sale so I will be doing a few outfit posts with those when they arrive. Anyone else noticed how bad their delivery is? Last time I ordered something, it took 2 weeks to get here! xoxo