Striped Culottes

Striped culottes - definitely something I never thought I would type on here or anywhere. These culottes are something I knew I really wanted but also something that stumped me a little. I am unfortunately not blessed with long/lean legs so culottes would normally be my worst nightmare. Somehow these look a huge amount better on than I was expecting and despite my boyfriend's claims that they are clown pants - I love them. Not only are they super comfy but they feel fun to wear. 

Clothes, for me, should be an extension of who you are and how you feel. How I dress is affected by my mood. It is even better when what I wear has an affect on me! I think sometimes people forget that getting dressed in the morning isn't something that is meant to be a chore (unless you have a uniform - in which case, totally a bore.) Too often I hear "I can't wear that" or "that wouldn't suit me" when I know that's exactly what they want to wear. It is crazy to think in this modern age where we have so much freedom that we put these limitations upon ourselves in these small ways.

My little advice for the day is never be afraid to dress how you want to dress - at the end of the day you're going to have to wear something, make it something that brings a little joy into your life! 

What I'm wearing: Hat | Missguided    Jacket | Tripp NYC    Vest | F21    Culottes | Zara    Shoes | Deandri        Rings | Chxrmed + Regal Rose

**Just a little note from my memebox post. Let it be known that I am a fool. I deleted the video files and didn't notice that it didn't render properly. I want to punch my past self in the face. I am going to upload it very soon, so keep an eye out on my youtube for it! Sorry and thank you to those who took the time to watch the botched upload & for notifying me :)

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Jinkies!

If you got the title's reference - I salute you! These corduroy dungarees are so Velma from Scooby Doo it hurts. As much as I hate trends, I am really loving this revival of the 70s in fashion at the moment. Deep, rich colours, big floppy hats, long flowing hair, fringing and my most personal favourite - turtlenecks - what is not to love?! 

Missguided has become my new favourite online store. Even more than ASOS - and that's a huge deal. I can't go on there without wanting to buy at least 5 things and them announcing 40% extra off sale definitely didn't help. These dungarees were my third package in the last week and have another one in the post. I should place some kind of child proof lock on sites I can't help myself too - if anyone is aware on how to do this, please let me know! 

My new blogging schedule of posting every Tuesday and Friday has slightly gone out of whack. For this I apologize and so does my body. I got sick. Again. Because clearly my body doesn't like being healthy. I am feeling loads better and can now direct my energy back here :) 

What I'm wearing: Corduroy Dungarees |  Missguided    Hat | ASOS ( See similar here & here )    Top |  Zara    Over The Knee Socks |  UO    Shoes |  Deandri

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2015

Happy New Year everyone :) 2015.....it's crazy to think that it felt like only yesterday that I was typing last year's new year post. Time really does fly when you're having fun. I didn't do anything big to celebrate the new year, having worked nearly everyday between before Christmas and now, a quiet night in was in order. It was really nice and relaxing to watch the fireworks on tv with Brian - of course we did the obligatory kiss at midnight - and drink a big mug of hot chocolate! 

I didn't wear anything special, unless like me you count pyjamas as something special. However, if I did go out I would have worn this. I wore this to the end of show party for the musical I was a part of a few weeks ago :) There's something glamorous about showing just a little skin, flare trousers and a flash of gold. Lately I've been really into playing with 70's silhouettes and textures :) 

I really enjoyed writing a list of accomplishments that I achieved in the previous year that I wrote last year so I thought I would do it again! Here's a list of things I've achieved in 2014:

• Celebrated my 7th year anniversary 
• Took part in a musical and sang + danced in public and loved it 
• Quit a job that was only making me unhappy 
• Rescued a tiny kitten and then adopted her 
• Rode a stupidly scary rollercoaster 
• Passed my second year of Japanese and entered my third

It isn't a huge list but nonetheless a list I'm proud of :) I can't have a list of accomplishments without a list to aspire to. Here's what I want to accomplish in 2015:

• Perform More - take part in more plays and films
• Take more acting classes 
• Finally go rock climbing - I say this every year aha
• See more of the World 
• Blog at least once a week 
• Post on youtube at least once a week 
• Take up dancing 
• Become stronger & more toned 
• To incorporate more healthier eating into my lifestyle

A few of them are typical of these sort of lists but I put them there for a reason. Lately I've been finding that if I write lists like these down, I'm more likely to achieve them. Probably because they hold me accountable but is also there as a reminder. I can be a tad bit forgetful. What are your goals for this year? Did you make a similar list? I would love to hear about it in the comments below :)

What I'm wearing: Jumper |   H&M    Body Chain |   ASOS    Bracelet |   H&M   Trousers|   H&M Shoes |   Deandri

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