Todays #ootd ... white maybe the new black?!

So today the sun was shining, what better day than to wear white! Im obsessed with black and if I am honest and own up I probably own a little too much... but then can you have too much black in your closet?? White is going to be on trend for summer and its starting to enter a lot of high street shops already. For me white is a iffy colour. I love to see it especially when the sun is shining, but I just feel it exposes you more.. and you can't hide away in it like you can in black! 

I recently brought an amazing long oversized sleeveless white jacket from New Look. Today seemed like the perfect day to wear it for the first time and to try and get used to wearing white ready for the upcoming summer weeks!

Heres my full #ootd !

Cameo Rose White Sleeveless Jacket - NEW LOOK - £17.99

Grey Long Sleeved Tee - PRIMARK - £3.50

LIZZIE Clean Indigo Jean - MISS SELFRIDGES - £38.00

Converse - SOLE TRADER - £44.99

I love that this has a collared front, draws your eye to the casual fit yet smart look. 

What I love most about this jacket is that it is so versatile. It can be worn in a formal way, or as I've styled it today in an casual way! I love the pocket detailing.. although that is a trick as there is actually no pockets, but I love that it looks like they're super big! The length of this is perfect and its so comfy and moves freely when you wear it. I chose to pair it with some skinny jeans and converse today  just because its Sunday and I felt like having a casual day! I think this would also look lovely paired with some patterned leggings and ankle boots, and also a long sleeved swing dress!

I can't wait to wear this sleeveless jacket again with a different outfit. It almost certainly put a smile on my face today with the sun being out! New Look also stock this in a camel colour which you can find here. There is literally so much white in the shops now and I think I'm going to brave it and splash out on some more to lighten up my wardrobe. 

I chose to spend today having a walk around, then I had a little trip to Costa to enjoy a lovely drink! I hope you all had a fab Sunday and are looking forward to a brand new week!

You can find links to all my items featured in this post above. 

What are your thoughts on white? Are you brave enough to ditch the black in your wardrobe for summer?

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Jump for the Ark angel! #ootn!

I have always loved jumpsuits, but feared with me being small I could never get away with wearing one. There has been so many lovely jumpsuits in the shops just recently, ranging from different colours and patterns. Every time I spotted one I would head over to it and say to myself "gosh I really want this"... but I always ended up walking away. There have also been so many I have liked online and especially on Instagram!

On a recent trip to Manchester I went into their local Ark store, and I fell in love. There in front of me was one particular jumpsuit that I had had my eye on for a while! I was feeling brave, picked up a s/m and headed straight to the till before I could change my mind!

Upon getting this beauty home and trying it on I instantly loved it even more! Heres how I styled it...

Jumpsuit - Ark - £15.00 (sale)

Black open toe heels - Dorothy Perkins - £24.99 (had for a few years)

Marc Jacobs clutch - Tk Maxx - £ unknown (present)

I always go into Ark whenever I'm in manchester. I hate that we do not have a store where I live, but it just makes it more exciting for when I can visit as they always have the hottest on the trend clothing! What I love most about this jumpsuit is that for one it is black! I am obsessed with black clothes and I can never shake the habit of buying black! I love the floral detail on this which I feel helps take away the eye from how short I am! This jumpsuit is so so comfy to wear, it literally feels like Im walking around wearing a onesie! Its perfect for the upcoming summer days and nights. I also really like that paired with some heels and a clutch it makes the perfect outfit for a night out with minimal effort! This jumpsuit was a bargain at £15 in the sale I just couldn't say no! I chose to wear some black open toe heels with it just to make me feel a little taller with only being short. I have seen this particular style and pattern in Quiz when shopping too! Heres a few pictures from getting ready for a meal out wearing my first ever jumpsuit!

This particular jumpsuit is no longer on Ark's website, but Im sure if you hurry to store they may have some left! Failing that they do have some other beautiful jumpsuits (also on sale) on their website which you can find here.

Are jumpsuits a hit or miss for you?

xxxxxx

Saturdays were made for shopping!

So with it being Mother's Day tomorrow I nipped into town this morning to finish getting the last bits and bobs I needed to complete my mums presents. After I had done this I had a wonder around town and found myself wandering into one of my favourite shops, Topshop!

For a while I have had my eye on a certain dress, and whilst walking around I spotted it! I decided to make the spurge and buy it as a treat for myself... why not, everyone deserves a treat once in a while don't they?

Heres a few pictures that I managed to take whilst trying it on for the correct size...

TALL Striped Overlay Dress - Topshop - £34.00

I opted to have this dress from the 'tall' section just because it was that little bit longer than the usual standard sizing. I love the back on this dress because overall it is a really casual look but the back is beautiful with the drapes! I really wanted this dress in the lighter grey colour but they didn't have any in stock so I stuck with this darker one. You can find the link to this beauty here.

When I had finished trying on my new purchase I carried on looking around the store heading towards the till. I stopped off to look at all the beautiful jewellery that they have in. Im really into choker necklaces at the minute, but I have been looking for one with a dangle/pendant attached to it. No surprise Topshop being my saviour once again I came across the perfect one!

Choker - Topshop - £7.50

I cannot actually find this choker on the official website to provide a link, so I have just linked to the page which contains lots of other chokers as for some reason mine does not appear on the website at the minute.

This choker has a velvet look for around the neck and is a dark black which will make it stand out. The teal flower on it is so pretty and delicate.. I think it will be a perfect match for my new dress!

Have you found any Topshop products this month that you just had to have? I am super happy with my purchases today and cannot wait to wear them!

xxxxx

OOTD, Nothing to wear...

"I have nothing to wear" is frequently a phrase of mine. No matter how many clothes I own I still never have anything to wear... typical girl! Im loving the slogan tees out at the minute, and theres so many around. Heres one that fits mine and probably a lot of other girls everyday dilemma!

Black Nothing To Wear T-shirt - NEW LOOK - £7.99

*also available in the maternity range*

I just had to buy this t-shirt when I saw in. It fits perfectly and it is such a bargain for £7.99. Heres how I styled it for my #ootd...

Black Skinny Jeans - PRIMARK - £7.00

Cut Out Buckle Ankle Boots - SELECT - £19.99

Black Pocket Front Fluffy Cardigan - NEW LOOK - £24.99 

*I've just seen online as I searched for the link that this cardigan is currently £12.99 on sale! Grab a bargain quick, its so fluffy and warm; perfect for these cold winter months!*

I whipped this outfit together for a casual Saturday out to do more christmas shopping. I love that it is all black, sometimes I think that black is my favourite colour- you just can't go wrong with it! I love the monochrome look of the t-shirt with its white writing which makes it stand out and actually breaks the black up making it easier to get away with! 

Have you spotted any slogan t-shirts that suit you down to a tee??

xxxxx

Keeping it simple: #OOTD

The time has come for all the weekend shopping trips to start getting those christmas presents for our loved ones. When I go shopping I hate wearing anything thick or heavy as I just get to hot, I like to be cool and comfy. Also I don't know if this is just me but when I go shopping I sometimes come home more depressed than when I went as I see other people dressed really nice and I see lots of lovely clothes then look at my own outfit and think what a waste of money, Heres to just a little post wearing something pink for an afternoon of shopping; and of course anything pink is a favourite to me! This is a simple affordable outfit that won't break the bank!

Here I was stuck, I really wanted to wear my knee high tan boots from New Look but then I remembered as I mentioned above how hot I get when I'm shopping, and so I decided to change them to the following for more comfort...

Jumper - PRIMARK - £5.00 (sale)

Jeggins - PRIMARK - £7.00

Cut Out Buckle Ankle Boots - SELECT FASHION - £20

Necklace - PRIMARK - £2.00 (sale)

*Any other jewellery shown is Pandora*

What I love most about this outfit is that it is simple, pink & comfy. I love the jumper and it was an absolute bargain from Primark. It is pink knit at the front and has a white blouse type back which just makes it so different from all the other jumpers I have seen out at the minute which are really thick and heavy. I also really like how it has the collar. Usually I would wear a blouse under my jumper to create this look, but then once again get really hot and end up taking off the jumper. This is perfect as it creates the look without having to wear something underneath. This was £5 in the sale reduced from £12- I just couldn't say no to it, especially as it is pink! 

I decided to pair this with a simple pair of blue jeggins and finally decided to go with my cut out buckled ankle boots for my foot wear. These boots were a bargain too from Select Fashion at just £20! I have seen so many ankle boots on the high street at some shocking prices for what they actually are! I love the gold detailing on the buckle on these!

Lots of people were looking at me like I was mad walking around with no coat, but I just can't do with being hot and bothered when shopping!

So theres my outfit which totals £34... affordable and comfy!

Have you started your christmas shopping for 2014?

xxxxx

Sunday blues #OOTD

So today is my lovely mums birthday! After an up and down weekend this morning was finally the time to get back on my feet and get ready for the day ahead! After waking up and setting out all mums presents downstairs ready for when she arrived, I had the job of finding something to wear that looked smart but still felt casual as I was about to be top chef today and cook her a birthday meal! Sundays are always strange days, some sundays I don't even want to get out of my pjs unless I really have too! Today felt different, I had something to get up and get myself ready for instead of the usual 'its Sunday I must find something to do' kinda feeling. What outfit did I choose? Before I had to rush out to pick up some food to cook I managed to take a few photos.. Apologies for the poor camera shots!…

 Without the pale blue jumper…

 So… where is my outfit from & how much does it cost?

1.  White Blouse - PRIMARK - £9.00 (necklace comes seperate)

2. Fashion Necklace - PRIMARK - £4.00 

3. Black Skinny Jeans - PRIMARK - £7.00

4. Pale Blue Knitted Jumper - PRIMARK - £8.00

5. Black Ankle Boots - SELECT - £25.00

Why did I choose this outfit?

I loved wearing this today because it is so so comfy. The jumper is so nice and cosy and now that the winter is creeping around the corner I think it will be great for those cold months. I popped a simple white blouse underneath too add to the design of the jumper as I love to see the collar and cuffs out… This is something inspired from outfits Lucy Watson has worn on Made in Chelsea. Black skinny jeans, an essential to every girls wardrobe! They can be dressed up or down and so are just a vital piece to own. I paired my outfit with the little ankle boots as they too are also so comfy, and I guessed the gold detailing of the buckles would match my fashion necklace :)

After getting dressed I nipped to the shops to gather what I needed then headed home and cooked mum a lovely Sunday roast which was enjoyed by all! 

I hope you have all had a lovely Sunday! Another working week ahead but hey ho not long till Christmas, keep smiling!

xxxxx