Vanilla Slice

top: zara

jeans: river island

shoes: river island

handbag: givenchy

necklace: asos

bracelet: asos

watch: michael kors

ring: h&m

nails: jacava 'vanilla slice' *

lips: mac 'velvet teddybear' with mac 'spice' lip liner

I'm super busy with my dissertation deadline at the moment so apologies for the lack of activity on my blog lately! I managed to take some quick photos before I left for uni this morning but the lighting in my flat seems to have got worse so I've had to edit them a little to make them slightly more clear. I bought this Zara jumper online after spotting in store, I love anything and everything nude and really loved the colour block style of the jumper. The bottom fabric is a non-stretch polyester which can be quite snug around the hips so I would recommend sizing up if you're interested in ordering this too. I'm also wearing my favourite River Island waxed jeans which have started to give a little lately! I need to put them on a super hot wash next time so they're nice and tight again but I'm not sure if that will actually work?

I've been obsessed with Jacava nail polish ever since I came across the brand a few years ago. I've tried and tested a few of the polishes before and I can honestly say they are some of the best on the market. The staying power is incredible and they also have an amazing range of colours to select from. I'm wearing 'Vanilla Slice' which is a very creamy shade of white with a slight yellow undertone. I haven't applied a top coat and you can even see in these photos just how well the finish is on the polish. I would highly recommend taking a look at their website if you haven't already here! 

Shaker

top: topshop

jeans: asos

boots: zara

hat: river island

bag: céline

necklace: asos

bracelet: asos

watch: michael kors

lips: rimmel apocalips 'big bang'

I've become completely obsessed with light grey and cream at the moment so it's no surprise that this is what my outfit entirely consists of! I bought this Topshop crepe t-shirt over the weekend, it's really casual and easy to wear but could easily be dressed up with a skirt and heels. I've worn it with my new Asps embroidered jeans which I purchased a few days ago after spying them on the website. I love white/ cream jeans at the moment and I think the lace embroidery down the leg is a nice unique touch. I don't think they have these left in many sizes now, I had to get a 32L leg instead of my usual 30L but there's hardly any different to be honest.

I'm also wearing my new River Island shaker hat which is kind of an oversized version of my Topshop Fedora with slightly more structure. I ummed and ahhed over this for ages but after seeing a few people wearing it I couldn't resist picking it up over the weekend. I think these large hats are great for covering up bad hair days and also add a stylish touch to a fairly simplistic outfit.

Lana

top: asos

trousers: river island

boots: topshop (old)

handbag: michael kors

necklace: asos

bracelet: asos

ring: marc by marc jacobs

watch: michael kors

nails: sally hansen 'cafe au lait'

lips: hourglass femme nude no. 2

Although the weather is still drastically cold and wet, I've been really drawn towards pastel shades at the moment in preparation for Spring. One of my all time favourite pastel shades in this bluey tone of lilac which was a big feature within the latest Whistles collection shown last week. I think this shade flatters every skin tone and looks so great when worn against grey or cream garments. I bought this layered t-shirt the minute I saw it on Asos without any hesitation and I absolutely love it. The light chiffon fabric makes it look really smart but the jersey binding around the arms and neckline add a casual sportswear contrast. I'm also wearing my new River Island Lana jeans which I bought over the weekend after becoming obsessed with light cream/ white jeans at the moment. They're not actually a jean, I'd say they are more of a thick trouser fabric but they're really great at sucking you in and flattering the legs.

I've dug out my old Topshop boots today as I realised basically all my posts throughout the past few months have featured my trusty Zara boots which are getting a bit tatty now. I used to wear these religiously but the clips kept popping open which really annoyed me! I'm in desperate need of a new pair of leather ankle boots which aren't black as I think when worn with light trousers these can cut off the legs and make you appear shorter which I definitely don't need! I've spotted a few lovely pairs in Zara lately so best get saving...

Jewelled Arms

jumper: zara

jeans: asos

boots: river island

handbag: givenchy

necklace: asos

bracelet: marc by marc jacobs

watch: michael kors

lips: mac 'mocha'

How amaaaaazing is this jumper?! I had a little Zara splurge last week and spotted this beauty amongst the rails. I'm not usually one for massively jewelled items but something about this jumper really drew me towards it. I love the stretchy nude fabric which gives the jumper a sort of sports appeal, combined with the sparkly jewels which are almost rose gold in colour. I can't find it online so not sure if they have it in stock anymore but I'm sure it will come back in store sometime soon. I've worn it with my Asos bleached jeans which are really easy to wear as they're lightweight and really stretchy. I'm also wearing my trusty River Island neoprene boots which I bought during the sale a few weeks ago. They're great for giving off a different effect to my usual black boots and can be dressed up or dressed down. 

Unfortunately I have no hands/ nails shots this time as I removed the nails featured in my previous post. As much as I loved the nude half moon design, they really didn't stick to my nail very well so I kept getting them caught which was really annoying! I'm planning to redo my nails tonight as I'm being incredibly spoilt by my lovely boyfriend this weekend and being whisked off to Paris! I've never been before so does anybody have some good advice/ places to visit whilst I'm there?

Half Moon

jumper: zara

trousers: zara

shoes: river island

bag: river island (old)

necklace: asos

bracelet: asos

watch: michael kors

ring: marc by marc jacobs

nails: express false nails

lips: mac 'pure zen'

The weather's been particularly awful recently so thought I'd brighten things up with some hot pink and bright floral trousers! I bought both of these items during the Summer so they're not available anymore but I'm sure some good dupes could be found online or maybe second-hand on Ebay. I have this jumper in 3 different colours and wear them religiously because they're so lightweight and easy to wear during any season. My favourite is probably the neon yellow shade but the bright pink is great for matching with some statement trousers like these. I'm also wearing my new River Island heels which I purchased a few weeks ago when they did a 20% discount code for a few days. I think they came to about £40 which isn't bad for a good pair of heels. I think these are really versatile and could be worn with some casual jeans or a light Summer dress during the warmer weather.

I also got round to changing my nails today and used these false nails by Express at Boots. I love pastel/ light colour nails at the moment so these nude and cream half moon nails are right up my street. I've stuck them on using nail glue but they do have gel glue patches already attached to the false nail so you don't have to mess around with glue. Personally, I think a nail glue makes them stay on for longer but you could give it a go!

Dream Coat

coat: jovonnista

top: topshop

jeans: river island

boots: zara

handbag: givenchy

necklace: warehouse via asos

ring: marc by marc jacobs

nails: sally hansen 'peachy keen'

lips: mac 'paramount'

I mentioned that it was my birthday last week and I was treated to a lovely shopping weekend in London. There wasn't really anything I wanted for my birthday so I ended up with some spending money and purchased this amazing Jovonnista coat which is a concession within Topshop Oxford Street. I was actually looking for a much heavier Winter coat but couldn't resist this beauty. It's more of a lightweight jacket but it's so perfect for evenings or shopping trips when the weather warms up a little.  It's a sort of Mac shape but the draped fabric gives it a much softer and feminine appeal. I'm not sure if it's online and this was the last one in Topshop but maybe visit the Jovonnista website to double check if you're interested.

I'm also wearing my new Warehouse statement necklace which I purchased a few days ago via Asos. I'm back on my lime green fanatic hype so this had to be mine as soon as I saw it! I really like how it adds a pop of colour to my outfit against the grey marl and nude tones. It's the perfect necklace to brighten up any outfit and I can imagine it looking great with a dress during the evening. 

Lastly, I've avoided dark lips lately due to suffering from really dry lips from the awful weather but today I bit the bullet and wore 'Paramount' by Mac. Paramount is a very dark brown/ red shade which is very bold on the lip as it's part of the amplified collection. It's not a colour for the faint hearted but it's the perfect dark shade if you've been on the hunt for a good Winter lipstick. What's your favourite lipstick at the moment?

Peachy Keen

jacket: zara

top: zara

leggings: american apparel

boots: river island

handbag: michael kors

necklace: asos

watch: michael kors

rings: asos

nails: sally hansen 'peachy keen'

lips: mac 'shy girl'

The weather is soooo dull at the moment so thought I'd brighten things up a little with my white Zara jacket which I purchased around this time last year. I love pretty much anything and everything white at the moment so couldn't resist pulling this old beauty out of my wardrobe. Obviously, the problem with white garments are they do tend to get dirty very easily. Since living in London last year this jacket was covered in marks but nothing a little bit of dry-cleaning can't fix! I'm also wearing my new Zara top which features a sheer panel down the front and across the shoulders. It's more of a Spring/ Summer top as it's quite lightweight but I've worn a nude crop underneath to cover up a bit more. 

I've been on the hunt for some new nail polishes recently and thought I'd try some Sally Hansen colours as I've never picked any up before. I've tried this 'Peachy Keen' shade which is a very light peachy/ cream colour, perfect for any skin tone and really stands out on the nail. I applied 2-3 coats to give a fully opaque finish and then applied an Essie topcoat to give a nice glossy finish. I've picked up a few more Sally Hansen shades so I'll be sure to feature them over the next few weeks. What is your favourite brand for nail polish at the moment?