Mint Velvet Leopard Print

It feels like Autumn is still just beginning as the sun is still shining and people are still walking around in t-shirts. But Autumn clothing has been trickling into stores since August which means that some brands are already having sales. When I was in town last week I spotted that Mint Velvet were already having a mid-season sale so I though that I would have a little browse. I spotted this leopard print jumper and thought it was a bit bold, but that I would try it on while my mum and auntie were also trying some clothes one. Long story short, I love it! It's cool and fun, but think the monochromatic colourway softens the look. I chose to size up by two sizes as I wanted the jumper to be a bit slouchy and oversized, so I can roll the sleeves up and do a "half-tuck" into jeans.

STYLING
As this is a fairly bold jumper I would keep the rest of my outfit really simple. I think blue or black denim jeans and black boots and some very delicate jewellery would work perfectly. But I would also like to try and style this with a white shirt underneath for a modern street style look. Or with a black midi skirt and some white trainers.

Mint Velvet Navy Leopard Jacquard Knit

Having a little browse in Mint Velvet inspired me to have a look online and see what else had gone into sale. There are some lovely pieces, including the khaki shacket that I am still obsessed with which you can read all about here. So I thought I would also share with you some of my other favourite sale picks.

Oatmeal Luxe Faux Fur Jacket

Black Fringe High Sandal

Dove Belted Tapered Trouser

Khaki Star Pocket Jacket

Ivory Stripe Shirt

Shae Print Maxi Skirt

Best Time To Buy Cashmere

For the last few weeks it feels like I have been living in sundresses and sandals, which I am definitely not complaining about! So it is probably a bit of a crazy time to start thinking about what I'm going to be wearing in Winter. But the truth is in the fashion world Summer is over. It finished about a month ago when the Summer sales started, but the rest of us had just found our bikini! There are people that have already decided the key colours for 2019, the trends for Summer 2018 and AW17/18 collections will be hitting shops very soon.

Cashmere is one of those luxury fabrics that you just want to stroke or snuggle up in and hide from the world during Winter. Or possibly to hide from the price tag that it usually comes with. But there are a few ways to get your hands on some luxury for less. The trick is to buy out of season, because unlike those trend pieces on sale, cashmere isn't going to go out of style. The high street does cashmere at a pretty reasonable price anyway, and on sale it is just a bargain!

I picked up this beautiful off-white cashmere jumper from Zara in their sale a couple of weeks ago. It is so soft that I just want to rub it against my cheek! And it's such a classic colour and style that I am such I will be wearing this for several years. I actually had a very similar white jumper just from H&M that I wore to death last Winter. And after just one season the hem had stretched and the sleeves were bobbling so badly that I had to throw it. It wasn't even Charity Shop worthy which is where most of my unwanted clothes go. So I know that I'm going to get the wear out of this one, and I'm hoping it will last a little longer than one season if I look after it properly!

If you are looking for a little luxury to get you through Winter or you were thinking of buying some cashmere in a couple of months, get it now! Before the sales end and brands start doubling the price of the same jumper. So buy now, and thank me later!

Speak soon xx

New Favourite Jumper

New Favourite Jumper

I thought that it was about time that I shared with you the jumper that I have basically been living in for the last week. I spotted it last weekend and immediately fell in love. It is the perfect combination of everything I love. A soft slouchy jumper, pale grey, a crew neckline, and navy and white stripes. 

I am really loving H&M right now, they have some really lovely pieces that look really expensive. I am also all about a more minimal style of dressing at the moment. So this jumper with this simple layered gold necklace also from H&M and some skinny jeans has become my everyday uniform. 

Hope you liked this little post. Let me know what you think of this more minimal style. Speak soon xx

New Favourite Jumper

New Favourite Jumper

I thought that it was about time that I shared with you the jumper that I have basically been living in for the last week. I spotted it last weekend and immediately fell in love. It is the perfect combination of everything I love. A soft slouchy jumper, pale grey, a crew neckline, and navy and white stripes. 

I am really loving H&M right now, they have some really lovely pieces that look really expensive. I am also all about a more minimal style of dressing at the moment. So this jumper with this simple layered gold necklace also from H&M and some skinny jeans has become my everyday uniform. 

Hope you liked this little post. Let me know what you think of this more minimal style. Speak soon xx

Mini Haul

Mini Haul

On Thursday I had the day off work so I went out for the day with my boyfriend Jack to do some shopping and go to the cinema. We saw the Disney Pixar film Inside Out which I have wanted to see for ages. It was such a great film, made me laugh and even cry at one point! And I just think it is so cute the idea that we have little emotion people in our heads!

Anyway, it wasn't a very long shopping trip but one where I saw so many things I wanted! I didn't go too crazy, although I have spent most of the money I have made so far this week, but I did pick up a few pieces that I wanted to share with you. 

The first place that I went was H&M which is a store that I really like although recently I feel some of their clothes are starting to look a little cheap. However I did spot this beautiful grey jumper that in my opinion is perfect. And I was almost tempted to buy like five of the same jumper as it is so cheap and I know I am just going to live in this! The fabric is soft but it feels quite weighty and isn't see-though. And it is just slouchy and comfy but I think with some delicate jewellery it still looks really pretty. Which leads me on to the necklace here which I also picked up from H&M. It's just this really simple layered gold necklace that will go with so many outfits and just looks really beautiful. Someone even asked me if it was real gold yesterday, so for £4 it was a total bargain! 

I just love this jumper! Wish they did it in other colours as I would probably buy them all! But I think this is probably how I will wear it, with the sleeves rolled up as it looks even more flattering. 

The next place I went to was Zara, my favourite shop ever. They had a few bits left in the sale so I had a little look and spotted this coat. I have always wanted a khaki parka with a big fur hood. So when I spotted this one, on its own, in my size I knew it was meant to be! 

This is actually the second winter coat that I have bought in the past couple of weeks! My other one is from ASOS and it is very different, and slightly out of my comfort zone. I can't wait to take some nice photos of it and share that one with you though. 

Might not be able to post for the next couple of days, tomorrow and I working all day again and then it is my birthday on Monday! So I'm off work and I think I am going up to London to Sea Life which is very exciting. Either way, I will be taking lots of photos for you so I can post them afterwards. Speak soon xx

Mini Haul

Mini Haul

On Thursday I had the day off work so I went out for the day with my boyfriend Jack to do some shopping and go to the cinema. We saw the Disney Pixar film Inside Out which I have wanted to see for ages. It was such a great film, made me laugh and even cry at one point! And I just think it is so cute the idea that we have little emotion people in our heads!

Anyway, it wasn't a very long shopping trip but one where I saw so many things I wanted! I didn't go too crazy, although I have spent most of the money I have made so far this week, but I did pick up a few pieces that I wanted to share with you. 

The first place that I went was H&M which is a store that I really like although recently I feel some of their clothes are starting to look a little cheap. However I did spot this beautiful grey jumper that in my opinion is perfect. And I was almost tempted to buy like five of the same jumper as it is so cheap and I know I am just going to live in this! The fabric is soft but it feels quite weighty and isn't see-though. And it is just slouchy and comfy but I think with some delicate jewellery it still looks really pretty. Which leads me on to the necklace here which I also picked up from H&M. It's just this really simple layered gold necklace that will go with so many outfits and just looks really beautiful. Someone even asked me if it was real gold yesterday, so for £4 it was a total bargain! 

I just love this jumper! Wish they did it in other colours as I would probably buy them all! But I think this is probably how I will wear it, with the sleeves rolled up as it looks even more flattering. 

The next place I went to was Zara, my favourite shop ever. They had a few bits left in the sale so I had a little look and spotted this coat. I have always wanted a khaki parka with a big fur hood. So when I spotted this one, on its own, in my size I knew it was meant to be! 

This is actually the second winter coat that I have bought in the past couple of weeks! My other one is from ASOS and it is very different, and slightly out of my comfort zone. I can't wait to take some nice photos of it and share that one with you though. 

Might not be able to post for the next couple of days, tomorrow and I working all day again and then it is my birthday on Monday! So I'm off work and I think I am going up to London to Sea Life which is very exciting. Either way, I will be taking lots of photos for you so I can post them afterwards. Speak soon xx

Spring Whites

Spring Whites 

It's finally starting to feel like Spring and I really hope that the weather keeps getting nicer now. The other day I went to meet an old friend that I have known since I was about 4 for lunch it town. It's so lovely to have friends like that who you don't see very often but when you do you can just pick up where you left off and it is like nothing ever changed. 

For my outfit I wore a few of my favourite pieces at the moment. I can't get enough of this beautiful checked vintage scarf that I got a few months ago at Clothes Show Live. It's quite subtle because of the pastel colours but it still adds a lovely detail to an outfit. I am also wearing one of my favourite necklaces at the moment which is this gold flower pendant from Accessorize. I think that Accessorize to the most beautiful little pieces of jewellery and I am really into detailed delicate jewellery at the moment. 

This is one of my current favourite jumpers that I got in the sale a couple of months ago from Zara. It's just a simple quite high neck white jumper that goes with nearly everything (especially this scarf). But what really caught my eye about this jumper was the beautiful lace detail on the sleeves.

And because the beautiful sleeve detail makes my jumper slightly less practical and less warm I also wore my Zara (again!) trench coat. This coat is so perfect for throwing on at this time of year and it goes with nearly everything I own. 

And of course, no outfit is really complete without a good lipstick. This is a Rimmel moisture renew lipstick in the shade Saved By The Bell. It's a gorgeous pink with a beautiful gold shimmer running through and is something that I always reach for when Spring arrives and I want to freshen up my makeup look for the new season. 

Hope you liked this outfit post and that everyone had a lovely relaxing Easter Weekend xx

Spring Whites

Spring Whites 

It's finally starting to feel like Spring and I really hope that the weather keeps getting nicer now. The other day I went to meet an old friend that I have known since I was about 4 for lunch it town. It's so lovely to have friends like that who you don't see very often but when you do you can just pick up where you left off and it is like nothing ever changed. 

For my outfit I wore a few of my favourite pieces at the moment. I can't get enough of this beautiful checked vintage scarf that I got a few months ago at Clothes Show Live. It's quite subtle because of the pastel colours but it still adds a lovely detail to an outfit. I am also wearing one of my favourite necklaces at the moment which is this gold flower pendant from Accessorize. I think that Accessorize to the most beautiful little pieces of jewellery and I am really into detailed delicate jewellery at the moment. 

This is one of my current favourite jumpers that I got in the sale a couple of months ago from Zara. It's just a simple quite high neck white jumper that goes with nearly everything (especially this scarf). But what really caught my eye about this jumper was the beautiful lace detail on the sleeves.

And because the beautiful sleeve detail makes my jumper slightly less practical and less warm I also wore my Zara (again!) trench coat. This coat is so perfect for throwing on at this time of year and it goes with nearly everything I own. 

And of course, no outfit is really complete without a good lipstick. This is a Rimmel moisture renew lipstick in the shade Saved By The Bell. It's a gorgeous pink with a beautiful gold shimmer running through and is something that I always reach for when Spring arrives and I want to freshen up my makeup look for the new season. 

Hope you liked this outfit post and that everyone had a lovely relaxing Easter Weekend xx

Topshop Bargain

Topshop Bargain

Happy Saturday! Today is my last full day at home and while I can't wait to see all my friends again I don't really want to go back either! Did manage to squeeze in a quick bit of shopping earlier and I did treat myself to something in Topshop! Something that if you follow me on Instagram you might recognise!

I've had my eye on this beautiful jumper for a while now. It's pastel and has glitter and sequins so it is right up my street. It was £46 though which I couldn't justify spending at the time so I waited and hoped that it would go into sale! Thankfully it did go into sale, and was reduced to £25. I went to the huge Topshop in Manchester and tried this jumper on probably 4 times in one week! I took Snapchats, and pictures but I still couldn't part with £25 when I already own about 30 jumpers! 

But today when I went into Topshop quickly they had the jumper in just my size reduced to £15! So I tried it on and remembered why I fell in love with it. It is a slightly cropped jumper. Something that I wouldn't normally go for as I don't usually find cropped things as flattering and I'm often not as confident about wearing them. But this jumper looks great with a pair of well fitting jeans and doesn't show my stomach unless I lift my arms up. 

And the best thing ever was that when I got to the till it wasn't even £15, it was £12! Don't you just love it when that happens?! 

I am just in love with this stunning sequin detail around the neckline of the jumper and how it spreads out to nothing. 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend. I've been posting everyday lately but sadly I'm not sure how much longer I will be about to keep this up for once I get back to uni and start getting more work again. Speak soon though xx

Topshop Bargain

Topshop Bargain

Happy Saturday! Today is my last full day at home and while I can't wait to see all my friends again I don't really want to go back either! Did manage to squeeze in a quick bit of shopping earlier and I did treat myself to something in Topshop! Something that if you follow me on Instagram you might recognise!

I've had my eye on this beautiful jumper for a while now. It's pastel and has glitter and sequins so it is right up my street. It was £46 though which I couldn't justify spending at the time so I waited and hoped that it would go into sale! Thankfully it did go into sale, and was reduced to £25. I went to the huge Topshop in Manchester and tried this jumper on probably 4 times in one week! I took Snapchats, and pictures but I still couldn't part with £25 when I already own about 30 jumpers! 

But today when I went into Topshop quickly they had the jumper in just my size reduced to £15! So I tried it on and remembered why I fell in love with it. It is a slightly cropped jumper. Something that I wouldn't normally go for as I don't usually find cropped things as flattering and I'm often not as confident about wearing them. But this jumper looks great with a pair of well fitting jeans and doesn't show my stomach unless I lift my arms up. 

And the best thing ever was that when I got to the till it wasn't even £15, it was £12! Don't you just love it when that happens?! 

I am just in love with this stunning sequin detail around the neckline of the jumper and how it spreads out to nothing. 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend. I've been posting everyday lately but sadly I'm not sure how much longer I will be about to keep this up for once I get back to uni and start getting more work again. Speak soon though xx

Feeling Oaty

Feeling Oaty

I haven't been on any big shopping trips for a while but over the last few weeks I have picked up a couple of bits that I wanted to share with you in a short post. I am a sucker for anything striped, mostly navy and white, but recently my colour palette has changed and I am loving beige and cream, oaty colours in my opinion!

I know that lately in England it hasn't really got a whole lot warmer but I am getting so excited for Spring and Summer. More skirts and dresses, pastels colours and lacey tops. 

 I spotted this first jumper (back) while brousing on Forever 21 a few weeks ago. And when I found out that it was only £9 I had to grab it. It's really pretty and simple and would look great with a pair of jeans on a high-waisted skirt when it gets warmer. And I just fell in love with the little lace pattern on the sleeves. 

Such a pretty delicate detail on the sleeves. 

I second jumper I picked up on a shopping trip to Primark last weekend. I hadn't been to Primark in a really long time and they now have a lot of their new Spring collection in store. Everything looked so pretty and I tried loads of stuff on but this was the only thing that fit me properly and I really loved. It just this loose fitting striped jumper that has sort of a crotchet texture making it slightly see though. I has a low back but not so low that it goes below your bra line which I love as it looks pretty without being impractical!  

Feeling Oaty

Feeling Oaty

I haven't been on any big shopping trips for a while but over the last few weeks I have picked up a couple of bits that I wanted to share with you in a short post. I am a sucker for anything striped, mostly navy and white, but recently my colour palette has changed and I am loving beige and cream, oaty colours in my opinion!

I know that lately in England it hasn't really got a whole lot warmer but I am getting so excited for Spring and Summer. More skirts and dresses, pastels colours and lacey tops. 

 I spotted this first jumper (back) while brousing on Forever 21 a few weeks ago. And when I found out that it was only £9 I had to grab it. It's really pretty and simple and would look great with a pair of jeans on a high-waisted skirt when it gets warmer. And I just fell in love with the little lace pattern on the sleeves. 

Such a pretty delicate detail on the sleeves. 

I second jumper I picked up on a shopping trip to Primark last weekend. I hadn't been to Primark in a really long time and they now have a lot of their new Spring collection in store. Everything looked so pretty and I tried loads of stuff on but this was the only thing that fit me properly and I really loved. It just this loose fitting striped jumper that has sort of a crotchet texture making it slightly see though. I has a low back but not so low that it goes below your bra line which I love as it looks pretty without being impractical!