Outfit Of The Month | October

OCTOBER 

So..I didn't really have an outfit for September but October has been a little more organised. Although I absolutely love October due to the weather getting slightly  less "I'm dying of heat stroke" and of course Halloween and pumpkin spice (which you should all know how obsessed i am) I've not had the best month.

Being ill and just not really feeling like yourself isn't too great on the soul, you lose a bit of your sparkle and feel a little lost. But now I'm medication free, getting that sass back and this outfit just made me feel so confident and edgy that I couldn't not make it the #ootm. Because if you look good then you're pretty much on the way to feeling good, am I right people?  

THE OUTFIT 

Top: Forever 21

Shirt: Zara 

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Shorts: Zara 

Shoes: Nike 

Choker: Piece of velvet (LOL) 

This month has been a bit temperamental, one minute you're drowning in a pool of sweat and the next it's raining and you're shivering. I've been constantly carrying around a button up shirt to just throw over my outfit when I get a little chilly and it's not as annoying to carry around as a jacket. Denim shorts are always a go to because they are comfy and go with everything. I also got some new shoes this month which i'm a little obsessed with, you all know what i'm like with new shiny things. Although I'm sure the white won't be staying white for long!

I've finally given into the choker trend and it honestly makes me feel like a badass bitch. And my sunglasses.. they are oversized and dark to help hide all the eye bags (just keeping it real). I've mixed up my makeup look for the fall season by using brown eyeshadow both on my eyelid and underneath my eye as kind of a liner, this gives it a softer more causal smokey eye look with a nude lip, which is perfect for the daytime. 

Bring on November 

xx

Outfit Of The Month | August | Back in the +852

Life Update 

As you might have guessed already by the title or the fact that i've been here pretty much a month already but, IM BACK! I'm a bit love/hate with this city sometimes but after living away over the past 3 years it's taken me a bit of time to settle back in here. Hong Kong can be a bit wearing at times, from the crazy night life and dramatic events (i.e. getting hit in the face) to the many lunches and brunches. All while I attempt to get my life back together here, which includes a new job! Look at me being all adult... a very rare event indeed. But there's no denying I do love it here really.

I thought it was only fitting to do my first outfit of the month back home with Hong Kong's most iconic backdrop. 

Top: Mong Kok Market 

Skirt: Urban Outfitters 

Shoes: Kurt Geiger 

Necklaces: Forever 21 (choker) Topshop (pendant)

Outfit 

Due to the hot and humid temperatures in the middle of summer here,  it's a little difficult to keep your style without sweating it through. But an off-the-shoulder top makes a great alternative from tank tops which I find myself in almost everyday. I've paired it with two layered necklaces, which have been a theme a lot this month because one just doesn't cut it! I would suggest getting a fancy pair of sandals to live in for the hotter months here as they can be dressed up or down without giving you a load of shoe drama. 

See you in September 

xx 

Outfit Of The Month | Just July

I'm finally introducing colour back into my outfits!

 And just because I missed out on June doesn't mean i've forgotten about you, don't you worry. 

JULY

This summer has been a bit of a blur if i'm honest. From the moment I got back from holiday I was surrounded by boxes and suitcases as I began packing up my Uni room, attended my graduation and had a sneaky trip up to Edinburgh. Since then i've been travelling around the UK attending family functions, 21st birthday parties and everything in-between. To top it all off my laptop decided to sound like a rocket about to take off. But being busy doesn't mean i've been stressed because summer always manages to put a smile on my face (that was so cringey it hurt to type). So that's my month summed up, now about my outfit.... 

While being constantly on the go, I've just wanted something quick and easy to slip on before dashing out on another adventure. My favorite thing about summer is the effortlessness that comes with just putting on a dress and still managing to look presentable. But obviously the English weather is seriously unpredictable so having a jacket in tow is a must. (On a quick side note these sandals have little tassels on them and I just really like shaking them around)

I'm not usually a big jewellery wearer but when you're in need of adding that little bit (or big bit) extra to a plain dress, a statement necklace is the perfect way. And it kinda looks like its part of the dress, if you forget about the straps and all that! 

Dress: Cotton On 

Necklace: Birthday Present 

Jacket: Miss Selfridge 

Shoes: Primark 

See you in August for another Hong Kong edition!

xx

Outfit Of The Month | Manic May

May has been a bit of a whirlwind. A good, bad, dramatic and emotional whirlwind. Sometimes it takes a month of exciting and unexpected to break you out of your shell again and I was in desperate need for a bit of that! 

Between handing in my last piece of work for uni and saying goodbye to two housemates, there has been plenty to celebrate and plenty of alcohol to help with that! This outfit is a mixture of my night out look (because colour is so overrated) and what i've been wearing on the day to day. 

I had to include this jacket because it's new and new things excite me greatly, It also helps break up the black in this out without being a huge pop of colour. Red lipstick has also made an appearance several times this month, which hasn't happened since I went blonde, I must be feeling feisty. 

Ps. these braids make me feel like a complete hood rat and I'm feeling that vibe. 

Jacket: Miss Selfridge

Top: H&M 

Jeans: Topshop 

Shoes: Steve Madden 

Photography by Tyla Fairbairn
(Scouting by Charlotte Clarke :P)   

xx

Outfit Of The Month | Badass April

You know those months that you just can't wait to see the back of? Yeah that was this month. I want to be honest with you guys and say that April was a piece of shit. But I'm all about those positive vibes, so I'll let you in on a little secret to how I handle a not so great day/week. 

I throw on some badass sunglasses and a killer jacket and boss that shit out! Seriously if you act like a badass that no one can mess with it'll rub off on your actual mood. Use whatever is getting you down to make yourself even better, work harder then you ever have, gym it till your legs burn and put that self improvement into overdrive. 

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban 

Jacket - Forever 21 

Skirt - H&M 

Boots - Dorothy Perkins 

So whatever shit you've got going on, just boss that shit out! xx 

Outfit Of The Month | March | Urban Vibes

To my surprise when I arrived home for the Easter holidays, Hong Kong was a little chillier than I expected. Usually I'd be practically living in a bikini at this time of year, but instead I was extremely unprepared and a little bit cold. 

The vibe of this city always make me want to put a little more effort into my outfits, dressing a casual playsuit with some heels and statement jewellery gives you a smart casual look, or how I like to call it...smasual perfect for a lunch date with an obscene amount of cocktails! 

Playsuit: Urban Outfitters 

Heels: Forever 21

Necklace: H&M 

Bag: H&M 

The said obscene amount 

of cocktails 

xx

Outfit Of The Month | Free February

February|

I've always preferred February much more than January because the pressure of a new year has gone, all the changes you needed to make have settled and you can get back to being you. This is reflected this in these photos as seeing the light finally after a dark winter. 

A new obsession of mine this month has definitely been these boots, their soft grey complements any dark outfit giving you a gorgeous contrast. I've kept everything else super simple to show off these bad boys the way they deserve to be shown off. 

Dress: Forever 21 

Boots: ASOS 

Photo Credits to Tyla Fairbairn 

xx

Outfit Of The Month | Casual January

New year, new blog ideas. This is the first in a series of outfits i'll be featuring every month of the year. These outfits are certain pieces i've noticed myself wearing a lot put together to represent the whole vibe of the month.

January|

January is a pretty depressing month, festive fun is over, you've probably gained a little more over christmas then you planned and it's cold af. When I had to crawl out of bed and actually venture into the outside world every now and again I just wanted to be as comfy as possible.I'm not a big colour person in general but especially when i'm not feeling my best colour is not a option.

Top and Jacket: H&M 

Jeans: Forever 21 

Boots: Dorothy Perkins 

Bag: ZARA 

Photo Credit to Tyla Fairbairn 

xx