Monday 26 September 2016

OOTD: Prints & Pastels

This is one part exciting and two parts wee-yourself terrifying, because this is my first fashion post.

It's funny because fashion and style is a huge part of my life, much more so than make up and beauty which I write about all the time. It just feels so much more personal discussing what clothes I wear and my personal style. That's a reflection of my personality and how I want to be seen in the world. I'm not "on trend" like other bloggers, I'm about as polished as sandpaper and I don't know if it is a style that anyone will care about or take inspiration from...

But here goes. (Be nice to me, I'm a fragile little daisy, ok ok??)




 



 Jumper - Old / Skirt - Primark / Shoes - ASOS (currently half price) / Rings - New Look & Vintage / Necklace - Tiffany & Co / Sunglasses - Primark

It's easy to overthink fashion and your day to day outfits. When you think about it, there are usually only 3 core pieces to any outfit: top, bottom & shoes. Anything else is just for fun and doesn't stop you being arrested for indecent exposure.

On days like Sundays where you're going for a walk on the beach and Sunday lunch and it's a sunny but windy day, there's no need to complicate things. So I didn't. Just 3 pieces.

I'm not quite ready to say bye to pretty pastels and skirts without tights, and I love taking pieces between seasons and giving them a little tweak. So I paired my staple pleated, pink midi skirt with an autumn must have - boots.

Animal print is big at the moment. Whether you think it's trashy and too "Kat Slater" or are ready to go full-jungle, it's happening. Hallelujah. Leopard print boots are just a match made in heaven for me. Especially this style of boots. I tend to opt for bigger, chunkier type boots; think Docs and Timberlands over delicate Chelsea boots, because they can toughen up an otherwise very feminine outfit. So these boots are kind of everything to me...

And the third ingredient: the top. Thin, slouchy jersey type jumpers are great for autumn. They go with everything, they are so comfy and can be layered which is perfect for at the moment. So throwing on this old fingerprint heart jumper was a no-brainer. There are so many really nice slouchy jumpers on the high street right now, especially Primark, with all sorts of slogans and band logos on it. I'm a huge fan.

Add some gold midi rings and my new fav belt buckle ring I picked up at a vintage market with autumn nails and you're set for september. ~ cue romping in the leaves ~

I liked how it all paired together and the impromptu photo session was actually not as soul destroying as I thought... This is the kind of *vibe* I usually go for SO if you don't think I look like a mouldy potato and would maybe like to see how I style some other pieces, I'd quite like to give this a go.... What do you think? Autumn clothes are kind of my jam.


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  1. Love this outfit! Those boots are fire! 😍

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    1. Thank you :-) I absolutely love the boots - such a great purchase! Xx

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  2. You look amazing! You should definitely carry on with fashion posts ☺️

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    1. I think I will, it's something a bit different and exciting :-) Thank you SO much xxx

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  3. You should definitely do more fashion posts. I love how quirky and fun it looks. Love the skirt! And the photography is great.

    Love Amber - ambambe.com xx

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    1. My boyfriend will be very glad to hear his photography isn't terrible haha! Thank you so so much, I'm excited for my next one :-) Xx

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  4. You look stunning! A gray first fashion post, love the skirt X

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    1. Thank you so much beautiful!! I'll be sad when it's too cold to wear the skirt haha! X

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  5. I love your shoes! :)

    www.sophwrites.co.uk

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  6. I have gotten more into outfit posts myself lately and girl you did great for your first! ^_^ The shoes are everything! xo

    Jadirah Sarmad at Jasmine Catches Butterflies ʚϊɞ

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    1. I think they're so scary but probably the most rewarding post to see come together! SO glad you like the shoes :-) Xx

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  7. I've been waiting for this post since you first mentioned it ! I love it girl and you rock the skirt and boots! I really want to get my hands on a pair of leopard print boots!
    Saira
    www.throughtheglitterglass.wordpress.com
    Xx

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    1. You absolute sweetie thank you so much! These boots are only £17.50 on ASOS right now! Xx

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  8. Laav it! Those shoes go well together with the skirt :))) x

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  9. I love the look! And this skirt is so gorgeous! ��
    Cheers, Eliza | www.fashion-confession.com

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