Falling out of love

As you can tell by the radio silence, I fell out of love with fashion for a while. I have ideas in my head of how I want outfits to look, but I can rarely find the clothes I need to make those outfits work. Anyway, it's now freezing so all change on the clothes front for Autumn. Hopefully I'll fall back in love with clothes soon....

There have been a few outfits I've enjoyed wearing and have felt good in so I'm posting them in an attempt to inspire myself...

New Look Zip Vest

Junarose Jeans

Mulberry Bag

Yours Clothing Jumpsuit

Palmaira Shoes

ASOS Curve top

ASOS Ridley Jeans

Boden Shoes

Boohoo Top

Evans Jacket

ASOS Curve top

ASOS Curve Jeans

ASOS Shoes

Feeling good....

I've not posted any outfit photos for ages. I've had a period of hating all of my clothes which lead to a massive clear out, wearing mainly black and  a few purchases (mostly shoes).

I'm going through a bit of a confidence crisis at the moment, which is totally not like me at all, so I'm going to post a few photos of outfits where I've actually felt quite good. Maybe it will encourage a bit more self appreciation.

Nothing earth shattering here, I tend to have a uniform of jeans/trousers and a top with a cardigan, but I'm trying to deviate away from my standards... (failing somewhat - there is definitely a theme!!)

Number 1

I've had these joggers for ages and never really worn them - until I saw the lovely Mrs BeBe rocking hers and I had to dig them out. They are so comfy, yet look like smart trousers. Winner. 

Black check joggers (24)  -New Look 

Black cross back vest (24) - New Look

Khaki longline cardigan (24) - New Look (sold out)

Point flats - New Look

Number 2

I have lived in this leather biker jacket since I bought it over Christmas in the ASOS sale. It's so versatile and great at this time of the year when the weather can't make it's mind up.

Jeans (26) - Junarose

Drape back, cross front top (22) - Boohoo

Leather Jacket (24) - ASOS (similar)

Scarf - Mulberry 

Shoes - Shoes of Prey

Number 3

I recently developed an obsession with lace up flat shoes. I also seem to have developed very expensive taste when it comes to them. These ones are so comfy, but I really cannot justify to even myself, how much I paid for them. Still, they look nice....

 Jeans (24)  - Junarose

T-shirt (26) - New Look

Khaki cardigan (24) - New Look (out of stock)

Shoes - Selfridges

Number 4

These lace up flats are a bit more of reasonable in price, but still not at all cheap. I love how you can wear them with jeans and instantly make an outfit look a bit more put together. Even when I'm wearing ripped jeans and a vest. I've now ordered them in orange too - which will take my lace up flat collection to 4 pairs. OTT much?

Jeans (26)  - Junarose

Orange cross back vest (24)  - New Look

Navy Cardigan (XL) - Gap (ancient)

Shoes - Boden

Number 5

And finally, I was at a Christening yesterday and became a Godmother. I have a million dresses that have all been worn once to various functions, but I wanted this dress as soon as I saw it posted by Fuller Figure Fuller Bust. The fit is not great on me as I am a total pear shape. It's too big on the arms and shoulders, but fits great everywhere else (I probably should have gone for the 20) I also managed to break the belt immediately, but I had so many compliments on it that I felt really good all day. 

Cosette dress (22/24)  - Lady V

Paisley net tights - Pamela Mann

Shoes - New Look

Dressing up

I am not a dress girl. They're just not something I feel overly comfortable in, jeans are my thing (and the fact I have around 40 pairs is testament to that) but this Christmas I saw a couple of dresses that really caught my eye and I decided to bite the bullet.

The first one I wore to a wedding, it's a gorgeous dress and really quite long which is good for me as I am most conscious about my legs. The downside being  that I had to wear heels with it and me and heels are not friends. I could (should) have probably sized down in this dress as it wasn't the best fit on me, but it's still a beautiful dress and I felt pretty good in it all the same. I wore it with my Orange coat from Evans which I am currently in love with. The heels lasted all of about an hour.

No idea why Matt is pulling this ridiculous face.... 

Dress (24) - Chi Chi London via ASOS

Orange Coat (24) - Evans

Shoes - M&S

The second dress that is totally (and I mean completely) out of my comfort zone is this stunning ASOS sequin dress. It's body con - which is pretty full on and it's very booby, but I wore this for my work Christmas party and after a few glasses of wine, I wasn't too concerned with the tightness of it.... I did wear these amazing adjustable waist pants from Asda underneath which helped keep everything in check. They don't seem to be in stock anymore but I'd definitely recommend them if they come back in stock. I wore it with my really long ASOS Jersey cardigan for my own comfort, but again. after much wine, that was also removed... 

Sequin Dress (24) - ASOS

Longline cardigan (24) - ASOS

Shoes - New Look

All a bit meh....

I've fallen out of love with my wardrobe of late. I am not sure if it's the descent into Autumn, but I'm just struggling with what to wear. I'm mainly feeling rubbish about myself and I am not overly sure why. I have all kinds of ideas of outfits that I want to wear and then when I put them together, they just don't feel right.

These are the outfits I've felt the best in of late. No overly inspiring, huh?

Jeans - Junarose

Top - Carmakoma @ Evans

Shoes - Aquazzura

Grey Jeans - ASOS

Oversize Top - ASOS

Pleather Biker Jacket - New Look

Scarf - Gap

Bag - Mulberry

Jumper - Evans

Necklace - Ebay

Jeans - ASOS

Jacket - Mat Fashion @ Slink Boutique

Vest - Tesco

Necklace - Ebay

Shoes - Aquazzura

I'm on the hunt for my perfect jumper (which has been a never ending quest for at least 2 years). I want slouchy, but sexy, not something that looks like a sack, but it doesn't seem to exist. This Yours jumper is the closest I've got, but it's a bit on the massive side.

Jumper - Yours Clothing

Jeans - Junarose

Shoes - ASOS

It's just all a bit meh...

Weekend away

I've just spent the weekend in Birmingham with the husband, the rentals and my godparents. All very lovely. I spend a lot of time away but I do have a tendency to over pack. I made a massive effort not to do that this weekend and managed with just the following essentials.

2 tops 

1 jacket

A jumpsuit

Jeans

Cardigan

2 x shoes

plus the necessaries (pants etc. commando is not my style and an PJ's - I have a phobia of sleeping in hotels without pyjamas). 

Night out number 1:

Let's completely brush over just how much money I spent on these shoes. I absolutely adore them, but I can't even begin to justify how much  they cost. So let's imagine they were a bargain. (Husband, if you are reading this, let's pretend you haven't). They're flat and a little bit awesome. 

I think I'm dancing.... 

Jeans (26) - Junarose

Vest (XL) - H&M

Jacket (26) - Simply Be

Shoes - Acquazzurra 

Bra (blatently on show throught the top) - M&S

 Night out number 2:

Oh Jumpsuit, how I love you. I have so many now and I am obsessed. They are so comfy and easy to wear. Especially good when you have a big meal planned (which is always my plan).

 Jumpsuit (24) - ASOS

Cardigan (24) - Yours

Shoes - Acquazzurra 

Necklace - Ebay

Day 2 - Casual:

I love this top, but I wish it was bit longer. I feel like I'm forever pulling it down. And these shoes... well they're essentially carpet slippers. What's not to love?

Floral Swing top (24) - Boohoo 

Jeans (26) - Junarose

Plimsolls - New Look

after dark all cats are leopards

I'm supposed to be on a spending ban, but I am completely incapable of it. It's like my credit card has a little voice calling to me constantly from my purse.

I rarely go 'shopping' since I spend my entire life online, but my mother is a big fan, so last time I was up North we popped to the Metrocentre. It was good to visit a Simply Be and a Yours Clothing to actually get an idea of the clothes and fit before buying. It was not so good for my bank balance. 

This outfit is nothing special really, but I feel really good in it. There's something about leopard print that makes me feel utterly confident. No clue what that is all about. 

Excuse the crap hair. My hairdresser decided to give me an almost fringe which is single handedly the most annoying thing ever. It's too long to be an actual fringe, yet it won't go behind my ears, so I spend my days constantly touching my hair and giving myself a right greasy do. I have the ability of a 3 year when it comes to hairstyling so this is the result.

Leopard & Lace Cami (26) - Simply Be

Red Jersey Cardigan (24) - Yours

Ankle Grazer Jeans (26) - ASOS

Shoes - New Look

Magnificent 7th

Another month and here we are with today's Magnificent 7th theme. This month the idea was to let someone else dress you.

I didn't really let anyone dress me in this outfit, but I did ask my husband for his opinion (which is rare) on 2 different outfit options. This was the one he chose. 

I worse this for my birthday dinner last month as I wanted to be comfy and smart. Jumpsuits are all kinds of awesome for comfort. I have about 5 now and I cannot get enough. 

The necklace was a bargain from eBay and adds a touch of colour to an all black outfit. I'm loving statement necklaces at the moment. 

I kept it simple with a black lace blazer that I've had forever and pink flats. The matte lipstick is by Mac and is 'All Fired Up', it has the most amazing staying power ever. 

Lace Cami Jumpsuit (26) - ASOS Curve

Lace Blazer (22) - New Look Inspire (old)

Pink Pointed Flats - ASOS (similar)

Necklace - eBay (similar)

Now go check out the other beauties... 

Kaye	Beverly
Becky	Gillian
Nicola	Katt
Gail	Sarah
Mary	Hannah
Kathryn	Hollie
Steph	Kitty
Charley	Emma
Rebecca	Michelle
Leah	Abi
Vicky	Sarah
Nikki	Charlie
Christiana	Sally
Leah	Mayah
Nancy	Lucie
	Natalie

Challenging...

Hello people. It's been a while. I've bought a LOT of clothes lately but I never seem to be able to get any decent photos of me wearing them. These are far from decent, but I feel this outfit deserved a post and if I wait for my husband to do the honours, well it will never happen. This is the kind of outfit that I really love. It feels kind of cool. 

These jeans have been a challenge. I love the style (ankle grazers are my favourite) but the colour is way out of my comfort zone. Fat legs and light denim... shudder...  But you know what, I wore them all day and out in public and no one batted an eyelid. Shocker. 

I've been searching everywhere for a blazer but I can't for the life of me find one in the style I want. I'm all about the cardigans usually, but sometimes you just want to be a bit smarter than that. Most of the ones I have tried have been too short, where can I get a decent longline blazer??

I bought this coat on a whim to fill my jacket void when I had an M&S discount code and I'm pretty pleased with it. It's not too heavy so is ok for summer and it's kind of cool, right? I love the cocoon shape and the fact that it's not exactly subtle. 

The top is also another current love of mine, it has a sheer back which adds a hint of sexiness, but it's not too revealing (the grey version is very revealing so I feel the need to wear a vest with it so as not to share my back fat with the world, one day I may stop giving any f*cks). I have a lot of the ASOS swing vests which are awesome, but sometimes you need a little sleeve. Please ASOS, more of these. 

Ankle grazer biker jeans (26) - ASOS

Sheer dip back top (24) - ASOS

Shoes - M&S

Coat (XXL) - Per Una @ M&S

Magnificent 7th

I swear I have no idea where the days are going of late. I can't believe it's the 7th again already. This weeks theme is an outfit styled around your favourite accessory. Usually the only accessory you will see me in is a scarf. Once upon a time I didn't feel dressed without a necklace, then I fell out of love with them and haven't really worn much jewellery since.

I have, however, constantly lusted after Tatty Devines pieces. I had a custom necklace made for my wedding but I've never really been able to justify the price since then.

That was until ASOS had a 25% off event for students - and as my sister just happens to be one, I took advantage of her and had her order these 2 beauties which I have worn every day since. Not ideal in the sun though, I was slightly concerned I'd end up with some very odd sunburn.

This swallow necklace is a bit shorter than I'd like and was garrotting me as a result. I added a hair tie to the clasp to make it longer and now it's perfect. I don't think you need to wear anything fancy with these necklaces, they speak for themselves.

Vest - Tesco (old)

Cardigan - Junarose

Jeans - Junarose

Shoes - Primark

Bag - Mulberry

Sunglasses - Calvin Klein

Necklace - Tatty Devine

These jeans are my current favourite. They are 'Acid Wash' and remind me of something I'd have worn in the 80's. The fit is perfect, high waisted so no muffin top, really tight ankle and just enough stretch so they don't overly sag after a few days of wear.

Top - ASOS Curve

Jeans - ASOS Curve

Shoes - New Look via ASOS

Necklace - Tatty Devine

Jeans - ASOS Curve

Vest - Matalan

Cardigan - Matalan

Shoes - Matalan

Necklace - Tatty Devine

Now go check out all the other lovely ladies:

Kaye	Beverly
Becky	Gillian
Nicola	Katt
Gail	Sarah
Mary	Hannah
Kathryn	Hollie
Steph	Kitty
Charley	Emma
Rebecca	Michelle
Leah	Abi
Vicky	Sarah
Nikki	Charlie
Christiana	Sally
Leah	Mayah
Nancy	Lucie
	Natalie

Jump (for my love)

I am a massive fan of jumpsuits as I have mentioned many times before. Especially when I go away as you only need to pack one piece of clothing for a full outfit. Plus they are super comfy and look pretty cool. What more could you want?

My main trauma with a jumpsuit is my bottom half is bigger than my top, so they are usually a bit loose in places. This one has a gathered, elasticated waist which didn't sit right because of that so I've added a belt which you can't see, to reduce the baggy crotch look. 

There is a zip down the back which is potentially traumatic for toilet trips, but there is enough movement in the jersey fabric that you can manage it without a toilet assistant. 

These shoes are my current favourite things ever, I love the bright pink against the black. They are currently a bargainous £13.50 so I'm inclined to buy a second pair, you know, just in case.... 

No idea why I look like I am trying to snap my neck in these photos, perhaps I am trying to hide the double chin?

Jersey jumpsuite with lace insert (26) - ASOS

Pointed pumps - ASOS