Sequins & Leather

Skirt - H&M
Boots - Topshop
Jacket - New Look
Tee - H&M
Rings - Dixi, eBay, Primark
Necklace - eBay
Bracelets - eBay, Spain.

I've been wearing this skirt quite a bit recently as it adds a bit of happiness to a dull day. I love it teamed with leather and a band tee.

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Introducing my little baby Dougie. He's a Sprocker Spaniel (half cocker, half springer) and only 10 weeks old. We've had him 3 weeks now and he's a naughty puppy but we love him loads! His favourite thing at the moment is running up and down the stairs and grabbing things from the bin, as you do!

Lincoln

Coat - M&S Limited Collection
Jumper - H&M
Disco Pants - American Apparel
Scarf - Primark
Boots - Topshop (I need to stop wearing these so much!)

Another rather boring outfit from me today but it was seriously cold in Lincoln and it started snowing on the way home, which I love! I spent the day wandering around the city with my family, had dinner at the Handmade Burger Co which was so yummy and had coffee at Starbucks. I really like Lincoln, it's a very pretty place to visit.

You can't see in these photos but this is my absolute favourite jumper, it was from H&M for a bargain £14.99 and its so sparkly in real life, you can get yourself one here in the sale, very tempted to get it in another colour!

Hope you're all enjoying 2013 so far, can't believe it's nearly the end of January already, time really does fly these days.

Helsinki Outifts.

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had fun celebrating the start of 2013. I spent the end of 2012 in Helsinki, Finland, my favourite city ever, with my mum! It's a magical place and this was my 4th time there, I hope to go back again sometime. Unfortunately it was raining this time and the only snow I saw was on the ground but we still had an awesome time. It amazed me that the local Finns can walk so easily on ice, even in heels, yes heels, without falling over. I opted for biker boots because I'm not Finnish and I'm like Bambi on ice! Finnish girls, tell me, how do you do it?!

I tried to travel light so my outfits included the same fur coat (which I definiately regretted once it started raining!) and boots with a change of jumper (it was pretty cold even though it was above freezing for most of the time, the other times I've been it's been at least -10!) and accessories.

Jeans - Next
Boots - Primark
Metallic Jumper - H&M
Snood - ASOS
Coat - Vintage
Bag - River Island

Jeans - Topshop
Boots - Primark
Coat - Vintage
Sequin Jumper - Next
Hat & Scarf - Primark
Gloves - Primark
Bag - River Island

New Years Eve

We went to a gig for New Years Eve and I wore my new sequin skirt which I've wanted for ages with a tee from the mens section of Primark. I wanted to look New Years Eve but also like I was going to a gig. I hate looking the same as everyone else in band tshirts and baggy jeans at gigs, I wish people would put some effort in, just because you like rock music doesn't mean you can't get dressed up!

Skirt - H&M
Tshirt - Primark (mens)
Boots - Topshop
Coat - Vintage

And now some pretty photos of Helsinki...

I had a fantastic time in Helsinki, I love the place so much, it's a beautiful, quiet, magical place, the locals are so lovely and polite and it's a place I always feel safe in. I would definitely recommend it if you don't mind the cold!

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.

Winter is coming

Coat - Limited Collection @ M&S
Jumper - Primark
Jeans - Next
Boots - Topshop
Bag - River Island
Bull Necklace - Dixi
Arrow Necklace - eBay
Druzy Ring - Dixi
Eagle Ring - Topshop
Belt - ASOS
Fur Collar - H&M

So this is my first proper outfit post since I moved in with my boyfriend, I was a little embarrassed doing these photos outside as there are so many houses around and I always feel like someone is watching me but I'm glad to be back with a new OOTD.

I picked up this jumper in Primark for £6 a few days ago and I love it, it's a lovely fine knit and is so useful for this time of year. I'm sure you're all so bored of seeing me wear these boots for the past year none stop so you'll be pleased to know I have some new boots ordered that are not black and are not called Ambush, they are pretty much the same shape though, what can I say?!

Incase you are wondering my nails are imPRESS in Tweetheart (glitter is Technic in Carnival) which you can get from Boots and Superdrug, they are fantastic for a quick manicure and have lasted me 9 days so far, the box says up to 7 days so I'm happy with that. I would definitely recommend them for a special occasion, I'm going to get them in black for Christmas and New Year!

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Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Birthday OOTD

It was my 26th birthday yesterday, yes 26, where the hell did those years go?! I spent the day with my boyfriend, mum and gran in Nottingham, we had dinner at the pub including amazing cheesecake and did a little bit of shopping before me and my mum went to watch the Real Techniques event at Boots with the amazing Samantha Chapman from Pixiwoo! She did a smokey eye demo before answering peoples questions about make up and I got a photo with her and my brush box signed, total fangirl moment haha!! She was lovely, nice was to spend my birthday!!

Jeans - Next
Coat - Limited Collection @ M&S (birthday present)
Boots - Topshop
Belt - ASOS
Bag - River Island (birthday present)
Scarf - Primark (old)
Earrings - Spirit Child Jewellery

So all in all I had a fab birthday and got some lovely presents including a cupcake recipe book (gonna be so fat!!), a hat, bag, coat, candles, nail varnish, Real Techniques brush, and pennies which I'm saving for my trip to Helsinki at New Year!

Hope you've all had a lovely week too!

Casual

Hey everyone, I'm so sorry for the hiatus yet again, I'm such a bad blogger! I promise I'm gonna at least try to do some outfit posts this Winter!

I saw this jacket on the amazing Lily @ LLYMRS a few months ago and fell in love so when I saw it in my local Primark for £10 I had to grab it. It looks so much more expensive than a Primark jacket as well and is perfect for bringing in the metallics trend this season. I love the leather lapels too! You can easily dress this jacket up or down.

This outfit it pretty casual but the jacket adds a bit of spice to it which I love!

Jacket - Primark
Jeans - Topshop
Top - Next
Boots - Topshop
Belt - ASOS

Until next time, which hopefully won't be too long, have fun!!

Sunnier Days

Top - H&M
Shorts - Primark
Necklace - Topshop
Shoes - Primark
Sunglasses - M&S
Bracelets - Spirit Child, H&M, eBay, Accessorize.

I took these photos last week when it was lovely weather, now it's raining and dull again! I got this top for a bargain £4.99 in H&M the other day, can you believe the price?! I've been wearing these shorts a lot recently (until the sun went in) and I looove them, they have little pearls stuck to them!

Incase you haven't noticed I have my ombre hair back, did it last week and I'm so glad it's back!

Right this is just a quick one today, off out with the boyfriend now!

Hope you're all having a nice jubilee weekend.

xxx