Boohoo; dress of the month

dress - Boohoo

boots - New Look

hat - Missguided

bag - vintage

I'm a complete advocate of trying new things. Food, places and music genre. Clothes though, I tend to stick to what I know.

But when I was contacted by Boohoo to style up a dress I hadn't picked, I was intrigued. The idea of trying something new seemed really appealing and I was actually pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

It's part of their Dress of the Month campaign ft. new bloggers and new outfits each month. Trying something new has made me think a little differently about picking outfits a little out of my comfort zone.

Inspiration for this outfit comes from my summer dreams of road-tripping around America, shielding my eyes from the sun and spending evenings in smoky bars and watching the sky. 

I'm looking forward to a browse and seeing where abouts another outfit will take me (hopefully there'll be sun.)

Would you let someone else pick an outfit for you?

xxx

New Years Look?

Always one to get involved in a Style Challenge, when Weddington Way contacted me to accessorise a New Years look, I could not refuse..

Renound for formal and elegant gowns and as their name suggests, Weddington Way are primarily known for wedding and bridesmaid outfits, however, who's to say you couldn't wear one of their beauties for entering the New Year?

From the new collection of bridesmaid dresses, I picked this pretty grey toned one, and have come up with two accessory options..

First, a champagne inspired look..

Jimmy Choo pumps / Forever New clutch, $41 / Gold jewelry / Astley Clarke diamond jewelry, $860 / Dolce Gabbana red lipstick / Chanel fragrance / NARS Cosmetics nail polish / Charbonnel et walker truffle, $7.03 / European lighting / LSA International drinkware, $39 / 3 piece wall art / Eliot Raffít christmas tree ornament / Metal wall art

Then a look that's a bit more vampy..

Giuseppe Zanotti black pointed-toe pumps, $550 / ALDO black clutch / Erickson Beamon chain jewelry / Maison Martin Margiela cuff jewelry / Givenchy jewelry, $26 / Pieces black jewelry, $12 / Dana Rebecca Designs white gold diamond earrings / Dent, $34 / Charlotte Russe ribbon headband / Glitter cosmetic / NARS Cosmetics cherry red lipstick, $38 / Chanel eau de perfume, $150 / Nars cosmetic / By lassen, $18 / Riedel vintage champagne glasses

Which one would you go for?

Also hope you're all having amazing festive seasons and Santa brings everything you want :)

xxx

An English Horror Story

dress - Front Row Shop

necklace - H&M
wedges - Dorothy Perkins
bag - vintage
hat - Disneyland

I was kindly sent this lovely dress by Front Row Shop and am debating whether I prefer it belted or not.

I love items which are so easy to wear as well as being easy to dress up or down with a necklace or heels.
Also, I know, yet another black item, but it matches everything so well!

xxx

you drive me crazy but I love you

everything - Primark

Exams = over.
Peace + tranquility = restored
Everything was beautiful = nothing hurt
I could go on.

Anyway, I blog to you today to ask for a little guidance in that I need to purchase some shoes to accompany my prom dress:



(If wondering why it's a little informal, it's for the sixth form prom as oppose to the year 11 one which is apparently more ~casual~).
I was thinking along the lines of nude/gold/metallic heels?
Anyway, any comments would be highly appreciated!

That's all for now folks x

like stars burning holes right through the dark

dress - TK Maxx
necklaces - H&M

Whilst in town I ventured into TK Maxx with my mother, mainly to escape the rain, but sometimes it's nice to have a rummage. This particular TK Maxx is also quite neatly laid out and was pretty sparse in customers during our visit.
Anyway, I came across this navy dress to which I quite liked and (as it was a pleasing twenty pounds) decided to purchase. Not really sure for what purpose I shall wear it seeing as I don't think I've handed in my prom money in time for a ticket, and I don't tend to spent my weekends at formal occasions.
Ah well, I'm sure with the right accessories I could pass it off as 'casual' and suitable for sixth form. Possibly.

A little spring inspiration

In other news, thinking about doing a giveaway to celebrate the fact I'm just past the 100 follower mark.  I know this sounds like a minuscule figure, but it's still nice to know there's someone reading what you write.