London Fashion Week - OOTD

Considering the weather, I hadn't really thought this outfit out too well, but I bloody loved this outfit so I was prepared to suffer for it. As they (I) say 'Fashion before Function'.

So I hit up H&M pretty hard the day before I went to see my show at Fashion Week, and ended up finding the perfect outfit all for a total of £54!! BARGAINNN!

I am so head over heels in love with this culottes! I love how thick and almost structured they are, they fit perfectly and they are that effortless kind of cool, like I could throw them on with pretty much anything & still have a great outfit, basically they allow me to be lazy when I don't feel up to spending hours on choosing what to wear.

The jumper was a bank breaking £10 (notice the sarcasm there) and it is honestly so comfortable and I really love the colour, it is a super pale nude and I just thought it would look super lovely with the culottes to create a very over sized, feminine yet boyish outfit.

I then added these white trainers which I also picked up from H&M because who doesn't love a pair of white trainers? Not only that but I knew I would be doing a lot of walking about and wanted to be comfortable, so they were perfect! I also loved the little camel details they have on the tongue and the ankle!!

To complete my outfit, I added my leather jacket over my shoulders as I didnt want anything to big a bulky that would be a pain to take off and find space for when I was sat in the show, it also gave the look a little bit of an edge, which I like.

I accessorised the outfit with a black leather clutch, my usual silver rings, a simple but still kinda statement silver necklace and lastly some round sunnies on my head which made the whole think look a lot more chic!

I felt super great in this outfit & really confident, I went a little out of my comfort zone with doing a all oversized outfit, but Im SO glad I did beacuse I felt great!

What do you think?

If you want to see how I got ready for my Day at London Fashion Week then click here to watch my LFW GRWM video!!

Trousers - H&M | Jumper - H&M | Shoes - H&M | Jacket - Topshop (similar here) | Clutch - H&M (similar here) | Sunglasses - Topshop (similar here)

LFW - Get Ready With Me

I filmed a Get Ready With Me video whilst getting ready for London Fashion Week! Go watch it here!

Bellfield Womens SS15

The next SS15 collection I have been asked to review is the Bellfield Women's collection.

I have to admit, I had a little giggle when scrolling through the lookbook as it captures the unpredictable British summer perfectly by adding rain coats into the collection, which is also perfect for the festival season!

This collection is very feminine, containing dresses, skirts and coords, however it isn't that 'sickly sweet' kind of feminine, as there are still some boyish/casual street style elements within the collection, which I guess plays on the brands general strength of street style clothing. 

The cool colour palette and the simple florals are perfect for the summer months, as well as the light weight, lose fitting fabrics. 

The colour palette also allows for layering and outfit building, with many of the pieces being able to work on top of each other.

The range of denim pieces in the collection add a bit more of an edge to the otherwise soft feminine collection. With a range of washes and cuts it really adds a bit of diversity to the collection allowing you to create different styles, by using the wash of the denim as the styling point.

I think the collection is very versitile and somewhat timeless, with their being a range of textures, from denim to waterproof, knits to jersey, thus allowing for some pieces to transition through to the colder months.

View the collection below..

Native Youth Women's SS15

I've been asked to review a couple of SS15 Collections. Im going to review them in two separate posts, to save any confusion, more for myself then you guys!!

This collection is the Native Youth SS15 Women's collection. 

The brand originally established themselves in the menswear market and have come forward with a new women's collection, which I think opens up many more avenues for the brand.

The collection, for me, seems to have 3 different elements, those being:

Urban Street wear

Simple Staples

Vintage

These three elements are what I pick out straight away when looking at the collection, however different they may seem, they work together to create a strong fluid, yet diverse collection.

While the whole collection remains very trend conscious, there are pieces within the collection that when paired together can push boundaries. 

The use of different textures and the occasional prints bring a fun, creative element to the collection, which I feel is key when designing a SS collection.

Whilst the collection is very feminine, there is somewhat of a boyish vibe, wether this be coming from the boxy shaped tops, the baggy plaid shirts or the bucket hat accessories, it ties the women's collection in with the mens, establishing the brand as a cool, urban designer.

The denim pieces keep the collection looking almost timeless, with them being usable for future seasons and not to mention great wardrobe staples.

The collection oozes a cool summer vibe, with none of the pieces being overly fitted and keeping to a simple colour palette. This works in the brands favour as many of the pieces will work well in to any outfit and makes daily clothing choices much simpler and easier to wear.

View the collection below.

Valentines Outfit: Cocktails

Outfit three of three is a Cocktails date outfit, so if you are going for cocktails with your other half or even with the girls, maybe this is something you could take a little inspiration from!

I've gone for a bit of a military colour palette, with the khaki, beige & black. I tried to keep the whole look pretty chic and classy, with the baggy turtle neck and slick hair. 

I went for the chunky boots because after a few too many, it's better to have footwear that isn't going to break your ankles & I think they add a little bit of an edge to the outfit.

Top - Urban Outfitters | Trousers - Missguided (Similar here)| Shoes - Zara (Similar here)| Duster Coat - Monki (Similar here)

Valentines Outfit: Cinema Date

Im so sorry I haven't posted my valentines outfits they way I said I was going to in my last post, I have had a super busy week, with visiting my mum in hospital and blogger events ect. But Valentines outfit number two is here!!

A lot of people seem to go to the cinema on Valentines, I'm assuming many couples will be venturing out to see the new 50 Shades of Grey film, me and my boyfriend however are avoiding that one like the plague!! Anyway, I decided to put together a cinema appropriate outfit.

The two keys things I wanted to bring to this outfit were comfort and still being able to feel like you have made an effort, as 'comfy' can often sound a little lazy. 

The comfort element comes from the loose fitting jeans and the cosy jumper, these will allow you sit through a long film without having to fidget every five seconds pealing your extra skinny jeans away from the back of your knees!!

Feeling like you've made an effort? Well thats the chunky heeled boots and the lipstick of course. Lipstick makes every girl feel fabulous, so why not be fabulous at the movies?

What do you think? Would you wear this to the cinema?

Jumper - Zara Similar here| Jeans - Topshop Similar here | Shoes - Zara Similar here | Scarf - H&M | Jacket - Topshop

Everything in this outfit is sold out, but it is pretty easy to recreate, check out the 'Similar here' links!

Valentines Outfit: Dinner Date

Seeing as Valentines Day is upon us, I have decided to do a 3/4 part valentines outfits posts, styling different outfits for different Valentines dates. I will post one outfit a day leading up to valentines day, which I hope will give anyone stuck for outfit ideas a little bit of inspiration.

I thought I would start off with the most obvious date, that being a romantic dinner date. Im sure that you will agree that this outfit is very dinner appropriate.

I went for this bright red Topshop jumpsuit as I thought for one, the colour is perfect for the occasion; red being the colour of love and all that jazz, and two the shape and style of the jumpsuit is quite sexy, with it going in at the waist and being low cut in the bust area.

I threw on my fluffy Lamoda heels to add something fun to the mix and my black Monki duster coat which really makes the red pop!

I went for gold/rose gold jewellery as I feel that it looks a lot classier than silver jewellery when put against red.

How would you dress for a romantic dinner?

Jumpsuit - Similar here | Duster Coat - Similar here | Fluffy Heels - Lamoda | Clutch - Alternative here

Simple Saturdays

Since Thursday I have been back and forth to Cambridge, visiting my Mum in Addenbrookes hospital as she isn't very well at the moment. We tend to stay for either the whole day or for at least a good few hours and believe me sitting by the side of a hospital bed in little chairs that resemble the plastic ones we used to sit on in primary school isn't the comfiest thing in the world, so wearing something comfy is super necessary!

Today I threw on these grey cigarette trousers that are a little oversized for me and paired it with this flannel side split top I recently picked up from Zara. Keeping with the comfy vibe I put on my white trainers and black leather jacket to shield me from the cold a little bit!

I really like the boyishness of this outfit too & it is safe to safe I am pretty darn comfy!

What do you think?

Top - Zara | Trousers - Missguided | Shoes - Topshop | Leather Jacket - Topshop.