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

3 Party Outfits For The Holiday Season

December is a month of parties, dinners and a whole lot of fun. Don't let the cold weather ruin your sparkly spirits!  It's time to get your glad rags on ;) 

Here are a few ideas for some festive outfits you can wear for christmas eve, new year or everyday in-between. I've chosen 3 very different outfits as I know everyone has different styles and clothing preferences, I hope this can help you decide what to wear for your christmas and new year.

A Pop Of Colour 

I am very guilty of grabbing every black piece of clothing I own and wearing them all winter long, with this outfit you can. Just make sure your accessories have a perfect pop of colour and if your feeling really christmasy add a little sparkle in there too. 

Skirt: Forever 21, Shirt: New Look, Necklace: Monsoon, Clutch: Forever 21, Shoes: Steve Madden

I am so in love with this skirt, It's not usually a length I would wear but the sheer floaty over skirt makes it very girly and classy. This skirt would be perfect for anyone who is a little more pear shaped as it is extremely flattering and the floatyness hides any sneaky muffin top. 

Statement necklaces are everywhere at the moment, they add a touch of fancy to any simple shirt or even jumper. 

This bag is just so cute that I couldn't resist not featuring it on the blog! You can use any clutch just as long as it's not black to stand out against your outfit. I personally love the black and pink combination but it would also looks lovely with a gold or silver one. 

The perfect shoes can complete any outfit. I've had these for about 3 years but they alway make an appearance in the festive season because it's the only time of year you can get away with an excessive amount of glitter! 

Let it Sparkle 

Jacket: Cotton On, Top: Forever 21, Shorts: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden, Bag: Market.

Told you that I loved glitter!If you can remember way back to my first ever post "New Years Get Ready With me" You'll recognize this shirt ;) This outfit is so simple yet the sparkly top makes it so much more dressy. The best advice I can give you for wearing a sequin top or skirt is to keep the rest of the outfit plain otherwise it will be just too much. This outfit would be perfect for a night out in the holiday season. 

 

Since the top is such a statement in itself, I kept the accessories rather simple and just added bag to throw over my shoulder. A necklace would just get lost amongst all the glitter but if you did want to add a little more bling then a few bracelets or rings.

I've dressed it down by wearing boots but you can pair it with some heels or flats to give it a more formal look. Boots and shorts go together so well because they really flatter your legs. 

Keep It Christmasy 

Jacket: H&M, Playsuit: Zara, Necklaces: Forever 21, Tights: Forever 21, Shoes: Forever 21

This outfit is a little more christmasy with the festive red tights and a nice woolly jacket. The red tights add also add a pop of colour to what would have been a very black outfit. Not only does the jacket keep you nice a warm, but it also adds a cute touch to a fancy outfit. 

Layering necklaces also gives you a statement necklace, the gold goes beautifully against the black and white and it doesn't clash with the red because they are both Christmas colours. 

I decided on a gold clutch to go with this outfit because it matches the necklace, you could also choose a red, white or black bag to match. 

Although flat shoes arn't usually my first choice for party wear, I thought these were an exception as they look so elegant that the fact they're not heels isn't too noticeable from the front. They also stand out beautifully against the red tights. 

Which outfit do you like the best and what will you be wearing this holiday season? Have a very Merry Christmas everyone xx 

8 Reasons Why Brown Boots Are Better.

1. Because brown is a natural and earthly colour it's more likely to go with more outfits and a mixture of colours.

2. They will give your outfit more of an edge because everyone wears black boots, it will give you a chance to stand out.

3. Brown boots will help to mix up the colour range of your outfit, so you can wear and black dress and tights without looking like you're going to a funeral. 

4. Your boots will show up better against black tights and jeans so that everyone can see how gorgeous they are, (possible complements are a bonus with them)


 
5. Brown is a more wearable colour for an everyday informal look, while black is much more formal.

6. They are still a dark colour which makes them as easy to maintain as black boots and if they get dirty it won't show! 

7. Like black, brown will forever be a classy colour, so you don't need to worry about them going out of style.

8. If you're still stuck on what colour boots to get, it gives you a good excuse to buy both (go on treat yourself!)