Blue attack

white jumper - H&M, blue vest - Mango, skort - eBay, watch - Casio, shoes - FCUK

I love this jumper because you can wear another pretty colour beneath it and it just peaks through... not obvious, just a subtle slimmer. I kinda want to try a metallic-y material under it to create another type of look, similar to that of the new collection from 3.1 Phillip Lim (I love the way the collection contrasts a metallic fabric with a mesh and also his mixture of metallic on a matte suede, in the words of Rachel Zoe - I die). Notice the metallic shoes I wore ;)! 

G xxx

hippy chic

Shirt - Zara gilet - monsoon jeans - topshop shoes - kurt geiger (I own other shoes, I promise) gold cuff - charity shop bag - Primark watch - diesel 

For mothers day, we did a number of various things which included going to a old mill called 'Salts Mill' and looking at all the lovely artwork and books on fashion, crafts and photography which I'm obsessed with! I also found some really useful books about how to make origami which is perfect for my textiles exam project - Oriental! Then we drove for nearly an hour to see the largest sculpture in england (or something like that) in the middle of the countryside, it was very nice but I was in these shoes, so unexpectedly having to walk (IN THE SNOW) through mud and stones wasn't ideal! Non the less, I did enjoy it! Then we treated my mother to bowling! I forgot my love for it!! I've improved since I last did it surprisingly woo! 

This look was inspired by the Yves Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week. I loved the deep colours and the various textures that were used. It was the right balance between masculine, with tuxedo jackets and fitted trousers, and feminine, shown with frilly tops and floaty dresses and the pieces were extremely practical and hippy-esque. Here are a few of my favourite pieces: 

I MUST OWN THIS COAT SOME DAY. 

B&W

I was job hunting the other day in town so I was going into various shops giving out my CV's. I told myself 'NO LOOKING AT THE CLOTHES' purely because the reason I need a job is that I spend more than I have and looking at the clothes would end up with me, well... buying something. However, I went into Zara and I couldn't help myself they have a new 'B&W' collection which is absolutely to die for! I was just drawn to it! So I thought I'd share with you my favourite pieces: 

sweatshirt with animal embroidery £29.99 

oversized striped sweater £45.99

embroidered sweatshirt £59.99

zebra pattern jacquard coat £89.99

combined faux leather coat £69.99

this collection is so structured and sporty, I just love every piece. Unfortunately, I will have to wait to go on a big Zara haul :( unless I cave!! 

G xxx