Nottingham, nighties, and burgers.

(Openshaw photography)

Jumper-Zara

Skirt(dress)-Charity shop

Bag-H&m

Rings-Topshop/Vintage

Coat-Primark

Trainers-Nike Pegasus

Sun glasses-Topshop

So I was recently in Nottingham visiting my friend at uni, and it is such a nice place! The town centre is so big, and all the buildings are so pretty, naturally we spent most of the time eating and drinking though while we all caught up. 

 Annies burger shack was the first place we visited, and a few cocktails and blog pictures later we finally got a table- and it was worth it. I had a giant taco veggie burger including rice, tortilla chips, salsa ect with sweet potato fries on the side, it was amazing. As a veggie burger fanatic, I would definitely recommend. One of my friends had a peanut butter and jam beef burger, She wasn't quite as happy with her choice by the last bite when her mouth was glued together with peanut butter, but it had to be tried. I'm surprised they haven't opened a second restaurant in London or in any other big cities, but for now if anyone is ever in Nottingham you must visit, and let me know what you get! 

Anyway we spent the rest of our day in a food coma, until we had enough energy to go out and buy some wine for the evening. The outfit i'm wearing turned out to be perfect for hiding a food baby and for the sunny/extremely windy weather of Notts. I had been meaning to style this dress for ages. I picked it up in a charity shop for £2 pounds a while back (i think it may be nightwear) as i thought it would be a handy layer to have in my wardrobe. I dressed it with one of my fave Zara jumpers, however I think it would also work well under an over sized sweatshirt.

I find charity shops are the perfect place to get simple pieces of clothing, that you just want as a layer or extra detail to complete an outfit. They're mostly very cheap, and you may end up with so much great stuff that you didn't even know existed/ or that you were after anyway. The prices are nothing compared to high street, and your giving to charity so its a win win!

I didn't have a chance to do any blog pictures the second day, which was probably for the best as I would have looked very hungover, But we just had brunch at gorgeous cafe called Delilahs (photo of the inside on my Instagram), which was lovely, and of course did a bit of shopping. 

pa. Sorry for the essay

Horsin' around

  (Photos-Ash Cummings)

Top-Topshop

Culottes-Topshop

Shoes-Primark

Coat-Charity shop

Bag-Zara

hello hello, yes i am still alive.

Feels like forever ago since my last post, been crazily busy recently. Work, portfolio and organising my travel plans is taking over my life. Anyway just thought id share a few photos from a little walk the other day.

Please appreciate my two fave things in life rolled into one-leather culottes! I've been waiting to wear these ever since i brought them home and realized they are to big, and as i cant get hold of a smaller size i refuse to wait any longer. They may be the biggest man repellor, confirmed by the look of my boyfriends face when i walked through the door, but that's right up my street if you go by the rest of my wardrobe. 

I'm the biggest coat addict this year, but as my bank balance isn't having any of it and i cant get into my savings account (where all my money goes), charity shops are the only way forward. Not that i have any issues with this, as you can tell from from my other posts, i enjoy an original piece not current in the shops. My Sheep style coat finishing off this outfit perfectly for a walk in the cold- and yes that is me taking a selfie with a horse.

Clothes hoarder

Skirt-Zara
Dress jumper- Primark

Coat-Vintage

Bag-Zara

Rings-Regal rose/Vinatge

Trainers-Nike Pegasus

 I have an obsession with going through my mums old clothes (and my dad's occasionally) from when they were younger. Every now and again I find a cute statement piece, which has made its way back into fashion, and therefore into my wardrobe. I love a one off piece that no one else has, which has turned me into such a hoarder and why you'll never find me selling my wardrobe on Depop, ill thank present me one day. Anyway this coat once belonged to my mum, and black coats are always needed. I'd found this in summer, and have been excited to bring it out since then, although i did remember it being slightly longer which was a bit disappointing. Massive ankle length coats are my favorites.

Then of course stripes have to be somewhere in my outfit, this skirt is so cute and cosy, and works so perfectly with a layered slouchy outfit. I bought this Primark jumper as a versatile layer for my winter wardrobe, it is meant to be a low v neck and mid thigh length, not that you can tell from the imagines. I never used to shop in Primark much but this year its upped its game, i'm finding so many classic essential pieces, especially shoes and jumpers. Always worth a look! 

Over sized jumper take 2

Jumper-Zara

Skirt- H&m

Bag-Topshop

Shoes-Primark

Rings-Urban Outfitters

So its coming up to my favorite weather (sunny but cold enough big jumpers and layers) so i'm making the most of being able to wear peep toe shoes and bare leg before its raining or snowing almost everyday. 

So I thought id do a different take on my new favorite Zara jumper, and dress it up a little for the brighter weather with this lightweight pleated midi. I like the contrast between the sheer pastel pink of the skirt and my thick woolly jumper, with added textures of another new favorite of mine, the furry over sided clutch. But keeping it simple with minimal jewellery and layers, as its not quite cold enough to be wearing most of my wardrobe at once. 

xx

Casual Saturday

Jumper-Zara

Jeans-Topshop

Boots-Primark

Hat-Urban Outfitters

Bag-Zara

Hey, just a quick one as i am knackered, spent the day shopping for sofas and decor for our new living room, so keeping it nice and simple. This jumper is the comfiest piece of clothing I have ever bought, Its so soft and warm, I was literally dragging myself out of the sofas by the end of the day. Defiantly going to be a staple in my wardrobe this winter. I just teamed this with all black accessories, including my favorite bowler bag,with its beautiful patch of snake skin pattern. Also wearing a fedora to dress it down, and a berry lip to add a pop of colour.

Now to go sleep, probably in my new Favorite jumper because it is just too comfy.

xx

Stripes on stripes

Shirt- H&M
Jeans-Topshop
Mules-Primark
Bag-Zara
Rings-Regal rose, Topshop, vintage
Lipstick- Sephora rouge, jealous

So its getting colder but its not coat weather yet. I recently saw this shirt in h&m and fell in love. I originally planed to wear it as a dress before realizing the sides and front had massive slits up them , which probably wouldn't give me the exact look i had planned ...(Also i think id get frost bite) However the slits just makes me love it even more, and you cant go wrong with pin stripes.

Having a casual day today, so I kept this look simple, teaming my shirt with skinny black jeans, black leather tote bag and my new favorite mules which I will be wearing non stop until it snows. The red stripes on the shirt are quite thin, so i'm wearing a red lip and nails to bring out the colour. And of course a few silver rings, because i'm a ring addict. 

xx