Verve

dress: asos

faux fur dollar: accessorize

boots: zara

bag: new look

necklace: asos

watch: michael kors

bracelet: bcbg maxzaria

ring: topshop

nails: topshop 'ruthless'

lips: mac 'verve'

I've been so behind with my posts lately and feel like I'm really lacking with my 'Lusting After' and 'Today I Bought' posts. This week is my last week at Uni before the holidays and I've been bombarded with work and projects to be finished by the end of the semester. Once the holidays begin and I'm slightly more free I'll have much more time to create varied posts! Anyway, the outfit I'm wearing is really different to what I've been wearing lately. Due to the freezing weather and stupidly strong winds I've strayed away from dresses/ skirts and stuck to the safer option of jeans. However, I couldn't resist bringing out this lovely Asos floral number which I wore to the Burberry Prorsum show back in September. I love the hints of neon in this dress, even though floral prints can be quite Summery, I feel like this has a really Winter look to it. I've worn it with my Accessorize faux fur collar which I purchased last Winter as an alternative to scarves. I'm not a big fan of chunky scarves as I hate having things round my neck so this is perfect. The fur is incredibly soft and although it's no longer available, I'm sure almost identical versions are around on the high street at the moment.

I mentioned in my last post that I had a naughty Mac splurge last week and purchased a few items including the Mac 'Verve' lipstick. This lipsticks is a really amplified dark brown shade and is something I have been after for a while. I'm kind of sick of the typical dark purple lip so this is a great alternative to still create the same effect. I featured 'Mocha' in my last post which is a lighter option if you don't fancy such a dramatic look. These dark shades can often be quite tricky to apply so I would advise also purchasing the Mac 'Hover' lip liner to create a neatened outline and prevent the outer edges from bleeding and smudging throughout the day.

Spring Chicken

marabou fur jacket: topshop

cami top: topshop

jeans: river island

boots: zara

necklace: topshop

bracelet: marc by marc jacobs

watch: michael kors

rings: h&m

nails: topshop 'ruthless'

lips: mac 'mocha'

How amaaaazing is this Topshop marabou fur cardigan?! I spotted it in the Leeds Trinity store a few weeks ago and just had to buy it. There was also a black version but I think this grey shade is more unique and enables to fur to stand out more. I'm completely obsessed with anything and everything marabou fur at the moment, it's so fluffy and soft! I'm also after the Topshop marabou fur clutch bag but it seems to have sold out in most stores so fingers crossed it pops up again soon. I've worn it over this Topshop floral cami which is more a winter floral with hints of neon. I think the print is also available in shorts and a kimono which could be great for creating a co-ordinated outfit. I'm also wearing my River Island waxed jeans which have a sort of leather-look effect to them. They're fairly new, think I bought them about a month ago and they were reduced to £25 which is always a bonus.

For the Winter season, I'm also loving a hint of brown on the lips which is a colour I've never experimented with before. After a naughty Mac haul last week, I ended up choosing 'Mocha' which is a lovely creamy brown shade that isn't too dramatic on the lip. I've been wearing this non-stop for the past week and use Mac 'Hover' lip liner to keep it looking neat and tidy. I've also invested in Mac 'Verve' lipstick which is a much darker shade that I will be showcasing tomorrow!

Hot Fuss

jumper: zara

jeans: asos

shoes: asos

handbag: givenchy

necklace: topshop

watch: michael kors

bracelet: bcbgmaxzaria

ring: marc by marc jacobs

nails: topshop 'mannequin' and nails inc 'kensington church street'

lips: mac 'fashion whim'

Massive apologies for being so MIA recently, last week I had an awful sickness virus so was literally bed-ridden for about 5 days! I'm back to full health now and celebrating tonight with some cocktails and sushi with the girls. I thought I'd brighten things up a little with my Zara neon jumper which I've worn endlessly over the past few months. I have this jumper in a range of colours as I find them so easy to wear and the colours are so bold. I'm also wearing my Asos Ridley jeans which I haven't taken off since I bought them a few weeks ago. I've featured them on my blog quite a lot recently but I just love the extreme ripped look at the moment. 

I've never been much of a lipgloss girl but on a recent night out I wore this Mac 'Fashion Whim' lipgloss and actually really liked the effect. I must've purchased it over a year ago and found it whilst rummaging around the depths of my make up storage unit. I do like the pale lip look, but not too pale so a glossy finish prevents this from looking too chalky and blending in with your foundation. I'm all about the dark goth lip at the moment but sometimes that can be sooo impractical if you're off for a nice meal and don't want to be checking your smudges every bite!

Simple Pleasures

top: topshop

jeans: zara

boots: zara

handbag: river island (old)

necklace: mango

watch: michael kors

bracelet: marc by marc jacobs

rings: h&m

nails: essie 'blanc' and no.7 limited edition gold glitter

lips: mac 'pure zen'

After a regretfully heavy weekend, this morning was one of those 'please don't make me get out of bed in the cold' times! I've spent the entire day in the studio making up my final designs into actually garments so as you can imagine, comfort is key. I've worn one of my favourite Topshop tunics which is incredibly simple and really easy to wear. The back panel is a pastel pink but I haven't managed to take any photos of it where at a good angle. I'm also wearing my trusty Zara blue denim jeans which I haven't stopped wearing for the past month or so. I've probably said this before, but they're the ideal faded blue skinny jean and seem to be of a good quality. 

I bought these River Island knee-high boots a while ago and wore them in a recent blog post but you couldn't really see them against the black jeans I was wearing. Here they are much more visible although I still wasn't able to get a good shoe shot of them. I searched high and low for the perfect knee-high boot, the heel was too high on many and I was looking for something blocky and suitable for the day time. These were £100 which isn't exactly cheap but I'm hoping they last me a good few seasons!

Pink Bomber

bomber jacket: h&m

top: topshop

jeans: topshop

boots: zara

handbag: céline

necklace: topshop

bracelet: marc by marc jacobs

watch: michael kors

ring: marc by marc jacobs

nails: essie 'blanc' and no.7 limited edition gold glitter

lips: mac 'kinda sexy'

So today I've been extremely busy getting all my university coursework done so I'm really surprised that I've managed to squeeze some blogging time in! I always try my hardest to keep up to date with new posts and outfits but my course is really demanding. I actually went into uni really early today to catch up on some practical work so got ready in a bit of a rush when I realised I'd overslept by an hour! I ended up wearing this H&M pink bomber jacket which has been sitting in my wardrobe for about 6 months and I can't explain why I haven't worn it! I think during the summer I just completely forgot I even had it and now I absolutely love it. The shade of pink isn't too baby pink, it kind of sits in between pastel and salmon pink. You can't really tell from the photos but the hardware such as the zip and buttons are actually rose gold so it's me all over.

I've worn it with this Topshop daisy print top which I've worn to death especially over the Summer. It's such an easy top to wear and I always find myself reaching for it when I can't decide. I've also worn my Topshop ripped jeans which are actually getting a little baggy on me now. I haven't tumble dried them in a while so might try that, apparently it's meant to make your clothes a little tighter? Hopefully I don't take them out and they're half the size they were before...

Time For Tartan

top: missguided

jeans: asos

boots: zara

scarf: h&m

bag: new look

earrings: h&m

watch: michael kors

rings: h&m

nails: essie 'blanc' and No.7 limited edition gold glitter

lips: mac dubonnet

I've never been a huge fan of tartan as it can so easily look tacky but this season everyone seems to be going wild for it! I've seen some lovely subtle pieces in Zara but they're pretty pricey for what they are. For the mean time, I've settled with my trusty H&M tartan scarf which I bought this time last year. It's absolutely huge and literally the cosiest thing ever so perfect for those chilly mornings like today. I've worn it with this Missguided knitted t-shirt which I actually think it meant to be a dress but it's ridiculously short. And that's coming from me standing at 5'4! I've paired it with my favourite Asos Ridley ripped jeans which I've been wearing non-stop over the past week. They're super comfortable and despite the draught coming through my knees, they are perfect for this season.

I've also got round to re-doing my nails at long last and went for one of my favourite all-year round shades - Essie 'Blanc'. This polish is the perfect crisp white shade for Winter and really lasts on my nails well. I've also used the No.7 Limited Edition Gold Glitter on an accent nail which I picked up during the Christmas period last year. It's so sparkly and eye-catching so felt I'd join in a little with the festive spirit. I'm also wearing Mac 'Dubonnet' lipstick which is the perfect shade of dark red that I spent searching for last year. It's part of the 'Amplified' collection so the colour is very pigmented and the finish has a slight sheen which is good as it prevents my lips from drying out.

Marisota 12 Nails of Christmas

jumper: topshop

jeans: zara

boots: zara

handbag: céline

earrings: h&m

bracelet: marc by marc jacobs

watch: michael kors

ring: marc by marc jacobs

lips: topshop 'whimsical'

nails: essie 'big spender' and barry m white nail art pen*

So last week I was sent a lovely box of goodies from Marisota with the challenge of creating a Christmas nail look. I used to love all the glitz and glam on my nails but lately I think a more simplistic look is better. I still wanted to create something different to my usual look so I used Essie 'Big Spender' polish which is a lovely rich festive purple and coated this using the Essie Top Coat. I then used the Barry M white nail art pen to create the festive stripes going vertically and horizontally on the accent nail. I really like this simple look, I think it looks effective and is different from how I usually wear my nails. I have to say, the nail art pen was a little tricky so a bit more practice is needed for the future!

To go with my nails, I'm wearing my new Topshop fluffy leopard print jumper which is actually the comfiest jumper in the world! I love these hairy/ eyelash textures at the moment, they're so soft to wear and really keep me warm. I've paired it with my favourite Zara blue jeans which are the perfect jeans for this season. It took me so long to find the exact shade of blue I was looking for, not too light but still with a little fading down the leg. I also haven't taken these Zara cleated sole boots off since I bought them a few weeks ago, they are the ideal day boot for me with a slight heel. I love cleated sole shoes at the moment and it's an added bonus if they stop me from slipping over in the icy weather next week!