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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Happy Easter

So after a week in London seeing my best friend as well as the opportunity to work at John Lewis head office in the buying department (which was fab) I came home to have a nice relaxing Easter weekend with the family.

My mum has recently purchased this lovely blue and grey tweed chair! As I've always had a soft spot for interior design I thought I would post the little cosy corner in our kitchen/lounge area. Blue and cream is the main theme, with splashes of colour, I love the vibracy, I always said my wonderful mum should have tried out interior design.

Outfit posts and more fashion related posts to follow soon, now I have finally handed in my dissertation and have more free time! Yes (what a feeling) although I have 3 exams in May and then uni is over forever... Such a scary thought! I'm looking forward to my end of uni/belated birthday trip to Budapest with the Boyf though! I will be sure to post pics of us being sassy on our travels.

Happy bank holiday weekend x

Earn your stripes

Striped top: H&M

Leather trousers: H&M

Bandana/neckerchief: Vintage shop

I feel like a modern day cowgirl in my bandana but I'll be honest I'm loving it. I went out for tea with my lovely Mumsy back in Manchester yesterday and the lovely waitress said I looked really cool, so that made me feel like i can pull off the bandana look... You know when you get that 'you go girl feeling!'

I've always been a fan of the saying 'it's nice to be nice' as the little compliments can brighten up someone's day!

With that in mind I thought I would do a post to update the neckerchief inspiration on the blog this week, with my first bandana outing. I decided to pair my favourite red one with a staple long sleeved striped top, for that laid back look. I'm recently realised I may have a slight obsession for stripes! My mum pointed this out as I purchased another similar top form H&M's range; which I must add they have some fab bits in at the mo.

But then again can you ever have too many striped tops?

Romantic Ruffles

Ruffle Tie-Neck Shirt: Topshop

Following on the French theme, I thought I would do a quick post about my latest purchase... Which I am loving and have had quite a few people complimenting and asking about where it's from.

Personally I think a crisp ivory shirt never goes out of style and should be a staple piece in your wardrobe, worn to acheive that day to night casual yet chic look. One of my favourite white shirt styles is my long white shirt, which has the right amount of structure (included in the 'Fluffy Dream' blog post). 

So for those of you who are a fan of white shirts/blouses like myself and are dying to welcome the Spring/Summer season (can I get a heeeeellll yeah!) then refresh your wardrobe ready for the new season with this classic take on a white shirt; the tie neck gives the shirt an elegant feel paired with the ruffle detail giving it a romantic twist. All in all the right amount of smart and feminine for any gal!

I went for a sophisticated look here, styled with some leather trousers, hair up in a loose wave with black heeled boots. The blouse feels nice and lightweight and is quite versatile to suit different outfit looks, maybe style with a denim skirt or mom jeans for pared down nonchalance.

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Parisian Chic

Originally did this post and totally forgot to save it and it dissappeared! Not ideal!

So with my love for anything striped, leather and basically French looking I thought i would do a post on my love for Parisian style. 

One of my favourite books I have read recently is 'How to be Parisian'. A great read, with the right amount of intriguing content and eye catching imagery.

(Hard back book: WHSmith and at a good price too).

I am yet to finish it unfortunately due to the work load of final year coming down like a ton of bricks. Sugary baked goods have been just about getting me through! 

On the subject of Parisian style I have been pinning quite a few street style looks that took my fancy, as I was looking for inspiration to wear my bandana as a neck tie - a key look this season, which will no doubt carry through. I've always liked the way Parisian styling creates an effortless yet chic look which is easily achievable. Some of my favourite pins I have included below:

Above image: Blogger 'The man repeller' cool name and very cool gal, check her out on Instagram and her blog for more style inspiration.

The above images all include similar items of clothing with I have so I'm looking forward to mixing it up in spring and summer with my bandanas/neck ties to create day to night looks after this cold weather has dissappeared! Check on my Pinterest for further style inspo!

Hump day inspo

New week, new inspiration thanks to my obsession for Pinterest. Only just got time to publish this post I did on Monday due to uni. It feels like there is still so much to do, so little time. My posts are going to be few and far between untill I finish uni before I graduate (scary thought!)

I mostly like to pop on Pinterest when I'm eating my brekkie to brighten up the morning and get some fashion inspo for the day ahead. Here's some faves to start the week. Featuring some interior decor images because I do love a bit of interior design.

Firstly a tribute to the one and only Kate Moss as it has been her birthday, and my gosh the woman definitely owns the statement 'Fourty & Fabulous'!

 

Loving the pattern, colours and texture on the above look with the added neck tie, adding a hint of Parisian chic. The overall Bohemian vibe is making me crave summer.

Above pin is my inspirational quote to self for the week! This applies to my dissertation and the stress of final year drawing near! Come on Bruce! You can do it!

Positive thoughts = positive mind, resulting in getting stuff done. Perhaps this can be my 2016 motto.

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The Fluffy Dream

It's been quite a while since I last did a blog post, due to the pressure of final year! However in the first couple of months back after summer I got the pleasure of going on the final year trip to Shanghai in Novemeber with my uni friends which was amazing! Hopefully I will get time to post about it soon. To say I will be graduating this year is mad! The last 3 years have flew by. 

It was lovely to have a break over Christmas and the New Year to see family and catch up with friends.

Over Christmas I got this amazing grey marabou jacket from Topshop with my discount, which is a dream! So I got a spare half an hour this morning before uni  to do a quick post. It is also available in a bright mustard colour which is just as fabulous.

Images below of both colours. 

All clothing from Topshop, marabou jackets: Topshop premium and western style boots: Forever 21 in Shanghai 

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