Autumn

Outfit details:

Leopard print jacket - Zara

Slogan T-shirt - Monki

Wide leg jeans - Primark as seen in Glamour range

Converse - Office

White rucksack - Zara

It's been a while! Can't believe it's been nearly 6 months since I last blogged. The time has flown by. There has been quite a lot going on since I last posted, from a change in industry and job, to a hot summer indeed! The heating has gone on for the first time this evening... Winter is coming. Apart from the dark mornings and nights and Manchester rain I don't mind winter! I'm actually looking forward to getting my fave coat on and purchasing a cosy a teddybear coat this year.

But first Autumn, one of my favourite times of year, jacket and hat season, autumnal layers and pumpkin spice lattes! It may be chilly but the sun is still around which is great for that transitional dressing.

Speaking of what I've been up to since the beginning of April. I'm now a digital marketing & ecommerce recruitment consultant. Which i'm really enjoying and it has enabled me to gain further knowledge in marketing and really use my people skills, anyone that knows me knows I love talking to people. Something which is really important in being a recruitment consultant.

So this weekend I treated my wonderful Mumsy to a girls day for her birthday which consisted of surprise afternoon tea at King Street Townhouse. Which was really lovely, the setting and atmosphere was cosy and perfect for relaxed afternoon drinking plenty of tea and eating sandwiches and sweet treats galore. I would definitely recommend, it is one of the more pricier afternoon teas but it was worth it. We then went shopping and ended a fab day in Gino's pizza & prosecco bar which is really nice and reasonably priced too! views, blue skies and tasty pizza and prosecco.

We got there a bit earlier before the place filled up, we were seated in a cute corner seat so were lucky enough to take in the decor and cosy surroundings, whilst indulging in the afternoon tea. I had the waiter bring out a surprise birthday plate with a delicious brownie for my mum. 

How cute is my mum though!

Bathroom goalsss

Outfit of the day:

Polka dot top - Zara

Cord wide leg cropped trousers - Primark

Leather heeled pointed - Zara

Chain leather bag - Zara

Well I'm off to light my candles and get in bed and watch Ozark - would highly recommend if you fancy a gripping new Netflix series.

Happy Sunday 

A x

Happy Easter

Give me french fries forever... if only I could and not get fat, now that would be the dream wouldn't it. 

I've always been a fan of a slogan tee, depending on the slogan that is. Sometimes they can be a bit cringe I must admit. I like the mix of yellow and red in this T-shirt, mixing one of this season's trends of primary colours, with the red and yellow because I just love yellow and it's definitely a spring/summer seasonal colour. Dare I say it, as I don't want to jinx it, but Spring has officially arrived and the nights are now getting lighter. FINALLY! Winter started to feel like a scene from Game of Thrones in Winterfell that was never ending. 

On the topic of on trend primary colours, i'm really enjoying how the blazer compliments the outfit, with navy and another pop of red to bring out the red in the t-shirt and my new suede boots, that are made for walking. Comfort and style, it's a yes from me.

Prior to this post, I am yet to do an outfit post of me wearing one of my blazers with a t-shirt and jeans combo, but it's something i'm quite fond of. Mixing a laid back casual outfit with a fitted/sartorial blazer to dress it up and give it that smart edge. When the weather warms up a bit more I want to invest in some flatform Superga's to wear in the summer for a more relaxed day time look.

It's nice to transition into wearing short sleeves and hopefully get my legs out soon. Come on British Summer time, lets have a good one this year. Bring us that sun sun sun.

To finish of this Sunday look, I decided to do my hair a little differently to how I usually have it. Although I love my bangs, it's nice to have a change every now and then, however little that may be. So I let my fab photographer and friend Katherine dry and curl my hair in a side parting. She's great for assisting in all makeup and hair needs, especially when you fancy experimenting. (She also brings the laughs and is V truthful when we're trying to get that good shot. Which I very much appreciate).

Slogan Tee - Zara

Striped Blazer - Zara

Wide leg jeans- Next

Suede ankle boots - Next

Yellow bag - Zara

Happy Easter huns, enjoy the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend

A x

Valencia

               

All expenses paid trip to Valencia?! Erm yes please.

So couple of weeks ago I got the opportunity to travel to Valencia to take part in a small training  course for customising denim using laser printing technology. It was really cool and a great opportunity. I got to meet two genuinely lovely people who made the trip a memorable one. I think it’s really nice when you meet new people that you no nothing about and end up having the best conversations. Very inspiring people.

Outside of the training we explored the wonderful city.. Valencia at night and ate and drank our way through some of the coolest and cutest restaurants around the town, and in the Ruzafa - known as Valencia’s hipster neighbourhood. We ate at one restaurant where the food and drink was just Devine and the Vino Tinto - red wine in Spanish was beaut. Not to mention the tapas, dirt cheap and simply delicious. We even managed to catch the sun set one evening, which was so dreamy, dusky skies soft sand and fresh sea air. Golden hour! You can’t beat it.

Exploring aside the main purpose of the trip was to learn the basics of how to use the laser machine in order to customise denim such as jeans, jackets and dungarees etc. This was for the launch of a new body optix campaign. This was a part time project which was really fun to be a part of, however the launch didn’t go as well as planned and unfortunately I didn’t go ahead with working on the machine. Which in all honesty, I’m a slightly glad about because it was a complex machine and process, suitable for people from a graphic design back ground. Unlike myself. A longer training time would have been better, albeit I’m happy to have gained further industry knowledge and experience and I had a great time after all.

From the trip, I discovered that Jeanologia are working with their customers to become as sustainable as they can be. Something I am quite passionate about. I also learnt to continue to embrace new challenges and be more open minded by putting myself out there more. 

Believe it or not this was the first trip where I had actually flown alone, I've always enjoyed flying, but flying alone was something I was a bit nervous about before. I'm really glad I've had the chance to do it. Reading my book and taking in the clouds and sky was so nice and peaceful.

I would definitely like to visit Valencia again, for longer and when the weather is a bit warmer. Although I must say anything was better than the prolonged rain and snow we were having. 

Valencia for a city break, I would certainly recommend. 

A x

On the look out for Spring

Fluffy pink jumper - Primark as seen in Glamour mag top picks

Leather trousers - River Island (not real leather, but super soft)

Black/white Converse - Converse bought in Office

Biker Jacket - Zara

Chain bag - Zara

Baker boy hat - ASOS

In this outfit I've teamed one of my coziest, yet sassiest jumpers with leather trousers for a laid back look. I love these trousers, they are super comfy and are really softly lined inside. They remind me a bit of some Gia style trousers, although mine are not quite designer they are good quality for the high street. They pull you in around the waist, but still feel quite loose and sit nicely. Great length as they suit boots and heels as well as trainers. I styled them with my converse for a more casual feel.

With the recent 'beast from the east' and snow blizzard we've had lately, it seems to be getting colder rather than warmer. Although this week I met a friend for lunch and felt like it had warmed up, I think I was being rather optimistic thinking it might nearly be time to get my legs out! We had a delicious brunch and lovely stroll, albeit a bit nippy. I saw a meme on Instagram that made me laugh it said 'this winter is like a girlfriend in an argument, storming out the room then coming back for more, shouting 'and another thing!' Which I think is relevant. As we saw a glimpse of Spring, the wintery weather returned. Lets hope this is the last of it.

                

On the topic of weather, i'm off on a business trip to Valencia next week! I'm really looking forward to it as its a great opportunity to work with a high end denim brand in the launch of their new campaign as the Brand Ambassador. I will be training over there in body optic technology as well as Photoshop among other things. With free time in the afternoons/evenings, i'll be sure to do a Valencia blog post when i'm back. With some tourist pics and further details about the denim brand and campaign, launching in Selfridges at the end of the month.

Watch this space.

Happy Sunday all. A Sunday well spent brings a week full of content.

A x