The time has finally come...for the beanie! Over the past few years I've a new found appreciation for the colder months. Only because it means I can cradle/sip a hot drink and slip into the comfiest clothes that makes me feel like I'm walking around in a constant hug.
I got this beanie when I was in Japan last year in a store called 3 Coins - where everything only costs 3 coins! I wish I had grabbed them in other colours - I can't even remember if they came in other colours but I'm cursing my past self regardless!
What I'm wearing: Beanie | 3 Coins ~ Top | Missguided ~ Dungarees | Surface To Air ~ Cardigan | Zara ~ Boots | Primark
I feel like a gunslinger with this harness on. Oh boy do I wish I was a space cowboy some days. I guess this is the closest I am going to get. I am slowly making my way through watching the first and only season of Firefly - savoring every moment. I find once I get stuck into something it starts to influence how I dress and that's how it should be - everything that we dedicate time to should inspire in some way.
Back to the outfit - I couldn't resist the leather harness when I saw it in the F21 a few weeks ago and it was really inexpensive too :) The shoes I have been waiting to show off since Christmas but the weather has been too poops to wear them until recently. They are waterproof but I just didn't want to expose them to the harsh elements. They're my Bowie Boots :)
This time last week it was my birthday! Birthdays are my favourite times of the year. For me I view it as the start of the new year and technically it is! I know so many people who view their birthday as a day to dread, they forget that this is their very own personal new year. I don't know anyone who views new year as negatively as people sometimes view their own birthday. Birthdays are meant to be full of joy, excitement, celebration and cake. Lots of cake.
I have somewhat of a birthday tradition - my mum and I go shopping! When I was younger clothes shopping was something to be treasured. It wasn't something as a commonplace as it is today - we only ever really went shopping for clothes on birthdays or Christmas. So even though now that I'm older and shopping has become a widespread phenomenon is my family's household - it is still very magical to me.
This year we were quite restrained and didn't buy the whole of Oxford St. I am trying not to buy things that will bore me too quickly - instead trying to choose things that I will want to wear forever. I think this jumper counts as one of them. I know I have a gazillion turtleneck jumpers already but this one is different. It may actually be my favourite. No, it is definitely my favourite. The oversized neck, colour and overall slouchy, comfy feel to it just makes it a joy to wear. Kind of thanking the weather for being so out of whack that I can get some good wear out of it before I will have to retire it until the Autumn. The best part - it was on sale.
If you want to see more of what I bought and also what wonderful people gave me, watch the video below :)
What I'm wearing : Jumper | H&M Skirt | UO Shoes | I Desire The That Will Destroy Me
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 :)
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
