another year older.

my top 20 outfit picks this year/2011.

As the end of the year is fast approaching I thought that I would go through my outfit posts and pick my favourites. This year I have posted a lot more outfit posts than I thought I would get around to doing and I have actually enjoyed putting outfits together and seeing what they look like through photography.

This year I have to say I have taken care over the way I look. I decided to change my eating habits at the beginning of the year and I feel like you can see how my body has changed. Body confidence isn't something that I have always had but I slowly think that through the help of this blog I'm getting more and more. I've lost dress sizes, brought items of clothing in colours (or tones) rather than black and thrown inhibitions to the wayside because of this blog and I think that this is only a good thing.

Fashion is a hobby of mine, I find myself interested in it immensely but I wouldn't say that it dictates to me what I should or should not wear. I'm not a slave to trends, even though I have taken delight in seeing them be woven into the high street. High street shopping is definitely one of the best things about the United Kingdom, how they get fashion out to everyone and make it accessible and up to date with quick turnovers and changes. This year my favourite stores have been Miss Selfridge, Topshop and of course Primark. However New Look has pleasantly surprised me with a number of items.

Anyway, I hope that this love of outfit posting only continues and that people enjoy reading the blog and what I have to offer. I have to thank you for giving me an excuse to buy endless amounts of clothes (even though I would do this with or without this blog because I'm a shopaholic... LOL) and here's to a great 2012!

off the record.

top: primark
bottoms: topshop
rings: forever 21, h&m


I've really been trying to breakup the clothes I wear because I know how repetitive it can be to see black all the time. However this isn't my most favourite thing that I have worn. It was more of an experimental outfit in the sense that I wanted to see how the shirt hung when I finally wore it.

I got it from Primark a long time ago and haven't ever gotten around to wearing it. The colour is really lovely, a mix between a pink and light purple. And whilst it is something I wouldn't usually opt for it looks great against light and dark accents.

by any rules.

playsuit: asos
cardigan: asos
tights: primark
rings: primark, dorothy perkins, asos

This actually wasn't my outfit choice today, I wore this some time ago but didn't post it. I know that's cheating but I wanted to post something anyway. The playsuit is something I've had for quite some time, as is the cardigan. They're the items that you find at the back of your wardrobe when you're cleaning.

Today has been one of those days and as I sat at my computer this morning planning my essay I felt like the whole freaking world was on my shoulders. Slight exaggeration but still. Of course I've left my least favourite essay until last because I am the best like that, but I don't know, -sigh-

I'm heading out to the pub in a minute to see my friends. We still haven't planned anything for new years. We always leave it late and even though we said we wouldn't do it again, of course we have! Hopefully we can still get tickets to something, or go somewhere, and have fun otherwise it's going to suck.

young and hungry.

top: asos
skirt: asos
cardigan: asos
tights: topshop
necklace: asos
rings: asos, primark

What did I tell you? The skirt would be back in full swing. A lot sooner than I thought too. IRL (In Real Life for those of you who can't figure that out) I thought this outfit wouldn't look okay when photographed. Maybe it's because the shape of it isn't there and its very slouchy/baggy. Even more so with the vest top not being tucked in. However it actually doesn't look too bad and somehow works.

I know my hair looks really scruffy in these pictures but when I don't have anywhere to go I just throw it up in a topknot and leave it. I know a lot of fashion bloggers usually look so preened and compared to them I most likely look like a disappointment but this blog is just about me, keeping it real, not that I wanted to write that cheesy wording, but still.

common denominator.

cardigan: asos
top: primark
jeggings: topshop
rings: asos, primark, dorothy perkins

Another outfit post, whether it was worthy of an post is completely up to you. I just wanted to sit in front of my computer again and write. Lately I've been reading through some of my previous posts and the amount of spelling errors (as in the wrong word type like "not" for "now") are in abundance. I'm going to try and curb that considering I want to go into writing as a career path maybe and that is not a good look. LMAO.

Again this is just another chill, comfy outfit. I've moved away from my skirt and tights combo, maybe some of you have noticed. I'm sure it will most likely make an appearance again soon, especially when I have to start leaving the house! I"m off to continue with my uni work, hope everyone has a great rest of the day!

no response.

tunic: primark
cardigan: asos
tights: topshop
rings: asos, dorothy perkins, primark

Happy Boxing Day...! I don't know whether everyone celebrates Boxing Day or whether it's just us Brits (Commonwealth). If you don't know what boxing day means, then of course Google is your friend. Or click here. At the minute Mom's cooking a second roast dinner and it smells so gorgeous!
I'm enjoying using my Christmas presents. May do a Christmas Haul on my youtube channel so you can all see what sort of thing I was lucky enough to get. Maybe?

As for my oufit, my tunic is something that is so old that I'm shocked it hasn't fallen apart by now. Even more so because it is Primark. I used to wear it to death in college (I'm now in my second year of uni) because it was so light and could be thrown over leggings and still look good. It's definitely one of those go to pieces when I'm not in the mood to actually figure out what I'm going to wear, or want to look good whilst still being able to relax. So it's definitely suitable for today.

sunday snap #60.

i shot this before i posted, so? sue me.

#1. Merry Christmas! Hope you are all having a really great day. My house was packed out withfood and stuff with my cousins and it was... Eventful! Have to say at first I was a bit of a grouch about the idea considering I like to spend the day in comfy clothes (aka PJ's) and be lazy. (What else is Christmas day for?) Of course that went to the wayside because we had guests... Man, I sound so unsociable. Anyway I'll keep this short and sweet (most people aren't on the internet anyway? Maybe?) and go enjoy food! Don't forget to get fat!

let it linger.

top: new look
skirt: asos
tights: primark
rings: primark, asos

Hello arms, nice of you to make an appearance again. Is all that weightlifting paying off? Maybe? There's still a long way to go? Yeah, I agree. Ahem. I'm not talking to myself I promise. Awkward. Excuse the bra strap, it wanted to say hiiiiyaaaa obv. I hate when you can see bra straps but I wanted to post that picture so I chose to ignore it and just go ahead and post.

Heading out in a while to go to my aunties for christmas eve. It's one of those family things that we do every year, exchanging gifts for a little thing that happens tomorrow. It's my Mom's family, which is actually really big (there are 11 brothers and sisters) so it's such a great family vibe. I'm gonna keep it short and sweet and hope everyone has a good night. Enjoy tomorrow all! Possibly I'll have my sunday snap up tomorrow? Bye!

kill the messenger.

top: topshop
skirt: asos
tights: topshop
rings: forever 21, h&m

Currently I'm sitting next to a pile of wrapping paper cuttings, tags, rolled up scrap pieces of sellotape and just mess. Wrapping presents can be quite stressful but I love picking out wrapping paper and matching tags because I'm such a girl like that. After I post this I'm going to clean my bedroom, picking up all the rubbish and having no mercy on it.

I have too much love for this vest. There is something so striking about the vest that I could wear it over and over. To me it is one of those pieces that could be dressed up or down. And my knuckle duster ring is definitely only for show considering I cannot do a bloody thing with the thing on my fingers haha!

Anyway I suppose I better go and face the real world and get my clean on. Hopefully my OCD Domestic Goddess nature will come out because then I'll get the thing done in quick time. Otherwise I'll be here all night.

grown so ugly.

jumper: primark
leggings: asos
rings: forever 21, primark

I was in one of those moods today where I could not give a crap, to put it bluntly. I spent most of the time focusing on my uni work and being glued to the computer. I am so lazy that it is unbelievable. This actual outfit wasn't what I actually wore today though considering I'm in my pyjama's and look like a mess (everyone has those day's right) however this outfit matches my mood.

I don't have a lot to say because I'm trying to focus on other things that actually (seriously) need doing. Not that this blog isn't important to me or anything. So I'm going to cut this short and go and focus some more.

Christmas is soooooo close now! Really excited!!! Planning on doing the last of my shopping tomorrow. I thought I had finished but then my friends and I thought it would be good to do secret santa so I need to go and buy something for that and get something for my Dad (it's always so hard to buy for him!) Any tips on what to get him would be greatly appreciated haha.

soft denial.

shirt: topshop
skirt: asos
rights: primark
rings: asos, topshop

CHRISTMAS IN FIVE DAYS. (Not that you didn't already know this) OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!! I'm such a kid when it comes to this time of year because I am a sucker for everything commerical. I like the idea of decorating things, especially trees and having everything sparkle. That makes me sound incredibly dumb or like some sort of freak, simple maybe, but it's true. Maybe I was a magpie in a previous life? (Did I really just type that?)

Whenever I wear check shirts I always think of a local nightclub near me where all the guys wear check shirts. Me and my friend always turn to each other and say, "Someone got the check shirt memo then?" It's actually really stupid because nowadays everyone looks the same, check shirts and chinos. Or denim shirts and chinos? Am I the only one who has noticed that? Haha!

Sorry that the photos are kinda crappy, lighting is such an issue around the winter months because obviously we lose it so quickly. So if that annoys you, deal with it. I joke, but yeah...

none shall sleep.

jumper: asos
skirt: asos
tights: primark
rings: asos, primark

Seriously lacking motivation today. I've got to find it somewhere and I know it's not the middle of day but before you know it I'll be in front of the television watching Emmerdale. (Yes, I love that soap!) I'm posting this earlier than I usually do but unless I tick something off my list then I won't feel like I've accomplished anything. Maybe this will sort of give me a kick up the backside to do the rest (aka the more important stuff). Currently focusing on an assignment considering I'm at a sleepover with all my friends tonight (we're all back from our uni's!) and I've yet to pack for that! Eeek!

This jumper is an absolute love of mine when it comes to winter. It's from ASOS and was such a big trend last year. The camel and black stripe is just classic and it's actually too big for me now and sort of makes me realise how much my body has toned out since this time last year. I kept it simple because I'm not going to be leaving the house today so accessories aren't really necessary. Hopefully that doesn't annoy too many of you considering this is a fashion/style blog.

sunday snap #59.

#1. I had a movie day today... Enjoyed having a little bit of a break. Watched so many great movies - The Ides of March, 50/50 and Immortals to name a few. Sometimes you just need those break days after working hard at getting things done where you do nothing. Pure bliss.

#2. Cannot believe that this time next week will be Christmas Day! This year has gone so fast that I can't even comprehend it. It's scary to think this time next year I'll be 21... Argh!

#3. Just watching a lot of television after not long getting back from a christening.... So nice to snuggle!