Sunday Style

Khaki shacket: Topshop 

White tee: Zara

Strappy cami: New Look

Cullotes: Topshop

Gazelles by Adidas

Tote bag: Primark 

So yesterday I had a lovely relaxing Sunday, breakfast and blogging in bed - catching up on some of my fave bloggers and a bit of Pinterest for weekly style inspo. Then I finally got round to visiting the Vogue 100 years of style exhibition at The Manchester Art Gallery, which I throughly enjoyed and will definitely be going again, and to purchase some merchandise from the gift shop. It was a fabulous exhibition, showcasing fashion of the era's and some very iconic designers, models and famous photos.

I've included some sneaky pics below. After the gallery, me and my friend went and bought a baguette followed by a coffee and pain au chocolat - feeling very Parisian indeed. 

Kate Moss 

Alexander McQueen - will always be one of my favourite designers/fashion artists 

Winona Ryder 

Fashion in the 80's - 'speed of life'

Kate Moss during the beginning of her career in the 90's 

Maudie James looking absolutely fabulous in a long sequin dress and matching pink scarf and trousers so chic. I particularly like this image, as it shows the young man painting the image behind them and Maudie seems to be delighted by his sense of style, looking cool and hipster, how he would easily fit in today - proving fashion does come back around. And the chap who is admiring Maudie sat on the floor. I would love this among many of the others featured in my new flat!

Alex Turner - Lead singer of the Arctic Monkey's 

Fashion on film 

A/W16 has landed

Leopard print Jacket: Zara

Ruffled top: Primark

Wax coated jeans: Topshop

Pointed boots: Zara 

Suede bag: Zara

Silver chain choker: Next

Western belt: Asos 

Sooo new season Zara has landed and they never fail to disappoint. With their new A/W lines looking classy, cool and bang on trend. They have really nailed leapord print for next season, as we know leapord print always makes a come back in the autumn/winter seasons, although it can be tricky to get it spot on. I personally can be quiet fussy about it, but Zara never let me down. 

The jacket and boots are two fabulous post graduation treats that my wonderful nan treated me too. We do love a little wonder into chester for some shopping and a bite to eat when I'm home. I teamed them with a summer appropriate top - only £10 from primark! And ruffles are still carrying through summer. A fave over the shoulder suede bag and new silver choker, which I like as its quite dressy. 

Even though it's still (supposed to be) summer, I couldn't resist and had to take my jacket and boots out for a whirl. However I paid the price at the end of the night with my first outing, the boots are paaaiiinful, but they are authentic Italian leather and are soft so I'm hoping they stretch on the next wear! You know what they say, no pain no gain.

 

I need to attempt to get into a routine of posting every Sunday, but it's hard now I've started my new job... First graduate job as a fashion import merchandiser and it's going well! I'll post some of the ranges I've been working on later in the year.

Happy Sunday! Xo

All black everythaaang

Suede crochet top: Topshop 

Ripped Jamie jeans: Topshop

Lace up sandals: Mango 

Chloé Drew bag: By Chloé

Sunglasses: Miu Miu 

As you may know, Manchester's summer is a bit different from the rest of the country at times, it's all or nothing with sun or rain. Luckily I managed to get some blog pictures whilst the it was sunny and clear blue skies. 

This post is about how to wear all black in summer. If you're unsure what to wear or are a lover of all things black, then these Topshop and Mango pieces are definitely worth adding to your wardrobe. I've got so many compliments on the sandals they're now one of my go to shoes. Oh and they've gone into sale for £13! I'm tempted to go and purchase them in nude. I mean it would be rude not too! Just hoping that the summer sun returns so I can wear them more.

My fave items in this post are my Chloé Drew bag - a dream come true! And not to mention the sassy Miu Miu sunnies.

Happy hump day, the weekends on its way!

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Summer layering

Ribbed jersey basic tee: Primark 

Stripped spaghetti strap dress: Primark 

Lace up sandals: Mango

Jewellery: braclets - Chlo Bo & Daisy London, rings - Afflex's palace & Pandora 

In your dreams...

Slogan tee: Primark 

Velvet chocker: Etsy

So one of the trends for spring/summer is the 'slogan t-shirt', whether it's a catchy one liner, or a one word statement, fashion brands have got you covered.

Some of my recent favourites are available in Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Missguided, Asos and Boohoo. The one I'm wearing in this post is actually Primark! I've been meaning to post this for a while and since I have worn it with light blue and white neckerchief which was a birthday present from my thoughtful flat mate. 

I have my eye on a couple from urban outfitters (higher price point but fab range to choose from) one of my faves I have posted below, there is another style from Topshop i'm that says 'get it girl' all the daily inspirational quoting you need! 

Neck tie: Zara & Slogan tee: Primark

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Sunshine yellow

Leather biker jacket: Zara

White t-shirt: Primark

Culottes: Topshop

Lace up sandals: Mango

So the sun has been shining (well a fair amount for Manchester anyway). And this beauty of a jacket just shouts summer and sunshine! So I thought I would make the purchase after dreaming about it for a while! There is also a pink and blue leather jacket and I would get all three if I had the money. They're a really nice fit and look fab on and jazz up any outfit and are reasonably priced too! Today was this sassy leathers first outing and due to the warmth I teamed it with my favourite floaty culottes and my new amazing Chloé-esque lace up sandals (only a few left in the Manchester store so go go go!)

I went to a fab rooftop party in Manchester over this bank holiday weekend and this outfit would have been perf! Let's hope this weather stays so I can wear the sandals more often and throw on the leather when the sun goes down!

Summer favourites

Front cross over bra: urban outfitters

Opal necklace: afflex's palace (Manchester)

Moisturising face mask and 'knot a problem' hair primer both: H&M conscious range 

Chanel number 5 premiére: Chanel (Selfridges)

I thought I would do a quick post about my new summer favourite beauty and lingerie pieces. The elegant black cross over bra adds to my free people collection with similar lingerie pieces of lace, black, velvet and strappy. A little treat from boyfriend (he's the best). I have been after a bra that crosses over at the front for a while, a staple lingerie piece to jazz up that summer outfit.

For those of you that have sensitive skin like myself or a just after a skincare treat, try out H&M's new beauty range. I recently purchased some products from the range. The moisturising face mask is part of H&M's conscious range, made from organic aleo vera, shea butter and jojoba oil and to top it off its fragranced with essential oils, it really is dreamy! (A must have for that moisture surge). The price ranges start from about £4.00 up to £10.00 depending on the product, but they are definetley worth it and there is quite a selection on offer.

I have been dying to get my hands on a little succulent for my room, I bought this cute little cacti from an independent flourist in Manchester city centre. However they are also available in ikea, sold with similar pots.

Those of you who haven't checked out abacus jewellery in afflex's palace Manchester, get yourself down there. There is such a huge offer of beautiful jewellery, perfect for presents of just a gift to yourself, because if you can't treat yourself then who can?! They source their stones from Cambodia and India and there is a vast selection of one off pieces with a wide price range. Defo worth the journey even if it isn't local. 

Did someone say sun?

                                

Top: Free People - New York store
Pleated Skirt: New Look
Heeled Sandals: Primark
Western Belt: ASOS

So those of you like myself that were able to enjoy the first of the true summer sun over the last few days, will totally agree that the sun was cracking the flags -  as my Nan always says (shes the cutest).

Unfortunately I was unable to enjoy the sun in its truest form, consisting of beer garden/general outdoor drinking, instead I was revising. It wasn't all bad as I have a nice little grass area and outdoor seating near my local costa coffee, so I decided to put on some summer clothes and enjoy a nice frappuccino in the sun with my revision.

I loved this outfit as it felt supper summery, yet classic in true Aimee monochrome style - one of my favorite colour pallets because you can carry it through season to season. 

The free people strappy top has to be my all time favorite summer piece, due to my love for the free people brand and their boho ranges. It has a beautiful strappy, open back detail that you tie together. This top was purchased on my trip to New York, the visual merchandising and overall layout of their NY store is very aesthetically pleasing! They also give customers the cutest little paisley print bags with free people written on them. Cute, summery and reusable! What more could you want. Free people is now also stocked in retailers such as urban outfitters and asos instore and online, which is fab as you can get student discount (Something I soon to be devastated about when it runs out! - Disadvantages to leaving uni).

I would definitely recommend buying a pleated floaty skirt this summer, they make you look and feel sassy and can be worn with multiple outfits from day to night, similar styles are also sold in Topshop and online at Boohoo.

I am writing this post in hope that the glorious weather returns in time for post exam celebrations at the weekend! Come on Manchester, you know you want to.

Check out my other fashion related pics and just me being me over on my Instagram and Pinterest. Hoping to re-vamp the blog when I have finished uni and get access to social media links, but for now it will have to be old school copy and paste!

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Xo

Pink Lady

Pink Satin Bomber: Topshop

Striped T-Shirt: H&M

Leather Trousers: H&M

Western Boots: Forever 21 (Shanghai)

Baker Boy Hat: H&M

My post was going to start with the words, 'one of my favourite times of the year is when it's bomber season, when spring turns into summer and it's all about hot days and cool summer nights'... Untill I have woke up this morning and it was actually snowing! Yes snowing! (When it is nearly May!) What is going on Manchester? It was beautiful sunny weather last week as well. I really hope it turns around quickly as I have a wedding to go to on Saturday and my pretty light weight floaty dress is not cut out for this summer snowing malarkey.

Earlier in the week, I met with a friend for some lunch and a catch up and we took some outfit posts, she is quite the photographer. I think for blogging you need someone who is two things: patient and constructive and who actually enjoys doing it (unlike when I force my boyfriend - a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do).

Fortunetley for us, it was nice snd sunny so we were able to get some bright pictures, as i am still using my iPhone and hoping to get my hands on a camera some time soon.

I am in looove with my new dusty pink bomber! I had my eye on it as soon as it arrived in store a couple of weeks ago and then it sold out. It is now available to buy in stores and online including other colours: navy and black. I purchased it with my uniform allowance which is always fab to get that discount when you want some new wardrobe bits. FYI students get 20% off which is continuing untill the weekend.

As I wear a lot of black anyway i thought I would mix it up and get pink and it looks great with all black or monochrome, like in the above images. I feel like a pink lady in it and that is one sassy feeling, with some extra added sass especially with a baker boy hat, which is a look that has been trending at the moment. If you live in Manchester and can't get your hands on one on the high street, then try heading down to pop boutique in the northern quarter for a more vintage one off style, sold in some other colours too.

Happy Thursday, I'm off to revise! Wish me luck!

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Sunday Brunchin'

Leather Jacket: Zara

Top: New Look

Mom Jeans: Topshop

Western Belt: Asos

Boots: Primark 

Choker: Etsy 

So this weekend I had the pleasure of my best friend coming to stay with me in Manchester and she always has been a fab photographer. We went for a lovely lunch and had a nice stroll whilst the sun was out, which seems to be a rare occasion in Manchester lately. Hoping that when May arrives so does the warm weather! (Wishful thinking) I just wanna get my legs out.

Below is a pic of me and the bestie repping the chokers and our delicious lunch, which was at Ezra & Gil in the Northern Quarter. Check it out for a things brunch and the tastiest latte's in town.

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Brick by brick

Leather Jacket: Zara

Striped T-shirt: H&M

Waxed look jeans: Topshop

Shoe Boots: Topshop

Western belt: Asos

Choker: Etsy

Sunglasses:

Primark 

I couldn't think of a blog title so due to the biker babe vibes today, I feel like the choice of music to fit my look and mood today would definitely be one of my fave bands Arctic Monekys and it's fitting as they have a song called brick by brick. I love a brick wall for a blog post picture.

Three of my fave new purchases, mentioned below the images have been thoughtful birthday presents off my lovely mum and friends. The sassy Spring/ Summer boots are new at Topshop the name is 'Home' and the black choker and fab silver and black western style belt are both online and available on Asos.

On the last two pics I look like I'm having a good scratch and that someone has just said there's free chocolate cake! Which reminds me it is Easter so time to eat more chocolate! (Any excuse)

Have a lovely bank holiday Monday everyone I am back in Manchester, having a day out eating and shopping with the fam. Enjoy! 

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