Blitz Party

When I agreed to go to a 1940s themed party, it was said half hearted.  April is ages away, I thought.  I have plenty of time to figure out an outfit.  If all fails, I can always turn up as a time traveller from today gone to experince life during the Second World War.

But with one week to go I started to panic.  Finding clothes from the 1940s is fine.  But how do you find clothes that are befitting to this theme that you can wear again?

Six hours before the party I started my search.  I was anticipating a morning of frantic shopping filled with panic attacks, as well as the occasional anger issue with other equally frantic London shoppers.  However, my first attempt turned out to be the winner. 

It was lucky that my first stop was Topshop, Oxford Street.  It had some amazing clothes, but one look at this white polka dot dress and I knew I was on to something.  Perfect for the Summer, this dress isn't a one trick pony.

Dress: Topshop

Jacket: Topshop

Necklace: Topshop

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Lipstick: Frenched by Benefit

Viva Glam Nicki

If you haven't already got this, get it.  Right now please.  The colour is sensationally amazing and you possibly won't ever find a bright pink quite like this one.  Viva Glam Nicki is your lipstick for April.

It glides on so smoothy and the intensity of the colour makes it last all day. 

And keeping to the theme of bright pink, I just had to mention these trousers from H&M.  I'd say they're best worn with neutral colours.

Black & White top: H&M

Pink Trousers: H&M

Tan shoes: Kurt Geiger

Necklace: Stolen from my mother



A Farmer's Daughter?

It's not the most fashionable of times when you walk down the stairs and your boyfriend tells you that you look like a farmer's daughter, but I took it as a compliment nonetheless. 

Under the sweltering London sun, I chose to wear this denim dress from Miss Selfridge.  It might not be to everyone's taste, but for me it's amazing.  Casual and comfortable, this dress made my London day rather enjoyable.  What's great is that it works perfectly over a t-shirt or on it's own, but if the weather hasn't evolved into Summer yet, just wear with a long-sleeved top and leggings, and you're ready to go.

Topshop

I wore it with this gorgeous bow detail bag from Topshop.  Available in both pink and blue, this is the ultimate handbag for the Summer. 

T-Shirt: River Island

Dress: Miss Selfridge

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Bag: Topshop



Red Autumn

I have a thing for red.  I always have done.  Red lipsticks.  Red nails.  Red accecories. Red wine.  Even red fruit.  If you describe something as either scarlet or crimson, chances are, I'm going to want it.

Principles at Debenhams - £45

So when I peeked into my mum's newely bought Debenhams carrier bag, I knew I had to have this bag.  How could you not want it?  

1) it's a delicious berry red, with orange trimming which accentuates the colour, yet at the same time makes it look demure.  

And 2) It has the cutest charm on the front of it, which my friend kept saying (as I swung it in his face on the way to dinner) that it looked like it said 'Kledi'.  Which obvously it doesn't.

I struggle with work bags as I always want something that shows proffesionalism, but at the same time doesn't hide the fact that I'm 23.  

If you want a timeless statement bag without breaking the bank, this is it.

And this is how I wore it.


I teamed it with this gorgeously elegant, dark red jacket from River Island.  It's classically cut so goes with anything and the colour adds life to any outfit.


I've chosen to wear a short-sleeved black tunic from New Look, and charcoal leggings from River Island (which are the warmest things you will ever own).  


The nude Kurt Geiger shoe boots break the dark, Autumnal colours and add a softness to the outfit.  Had I stuck to black tights and shoes, the outfit would have looked too teacher-esque.  And you don't want that.  Unless you're a teacher.


Jacket: River Island £60
Black tunic: New Look £18
Charcoal leggings: River Island £25
Taupe Shoe boots: KG by Kurt Geiger £140

Ladylike?

I was out for brunch with my best friend, and he had a real issue with this outfit.  Because underneath my Topshop see-through mesh top, I'm not wearing another top.  Just a cropped, lace boob tube.  I need your opinion on this because I think this outfit is completely acceptable.  But what do you think?

Jacket: Stolen from my mother

Top: Topshop

Pearl bracelet: H&M

White belt: Uniqlo

High waisted trousers: Warehouse

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger

Satchel: H&M

Playsuit and Play Shoes

Playsuit: Warehouse

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger

Ok, I have to be honest.  I haven't had the chance to wear these shoes yet.  But look at them!!  How could I not buy them?  Especially since they were on sale at only £20.  

But unfortunately it was only the Warehouse playsuit that got to attend the party.  I absolutely adore it!

The Dress at Blood Brothers

Scarf: Portobello Market

Necklace: present from boyfriend

Denim jacket: Primark

Dress: Warehouse 

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger

Bag: Fiorelli

Grey Florals in Guildford

Dress: Warehouse £30 on sale

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £50 on sale

Blue and Yellow Nights

Black jacket: Uniqlo £19.99 on sale

Blue Dress: www.asos.com £20

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £55 on sale

Bag: Whistles £200

Before a Lecture

Cardigan: Topshop £24

Top with bow detail: Topshop £29.99

Red long sleeved top: Uniqlo £12.00

Black mini skirt: Bershka £19.99

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £89

It's Cold in Cardiff

Day of arrival - Cardiff Castle:

Pearl Necklace: Topshop from set of 3 £12.99

Jacket: M Butterfly £20

Purple and pink top: Sparkle & Fade at Urban Outfitters £15 on sale

High waisted skirt with suspendors: H&M £14.99

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £89.99

Day 2 - Cardiff Bay:

 

 

Yellow t-shirt: Zara £9.99

Necklace: Topshop £10.00

White Jacket: Zara £39.99

Black skirt: Zara £14.99

Shoes: as above

Day 3 - home time:

Pearl Necklace: Topshop from set of 3 £12.99

Blue dress: Urban Outfitters £45

Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £50 on sale

London Calling

Sunglasses: Accessorise £14.99
White top: Blink £19.99
Necklace: Blink £14.99
Belt: Oasis £9.99
Skirt: H&M £14.99
Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £89.99
White bag: Blink £29.99

Valentine's Day Dresses

The Day Look:

Excluse the background - life in Guildford isn't that dreadful, I just chose a bad spot.

Dress: M Butterfly £14.99
Jacket: Kimchy Blue at Urban Outfitters £45
Necklace: All That Glitters £29.99
Shoes: Nine West £89.99

The Night Look:

Dress: Whistles £120
Shoes: KG by Kurt Geiger £89.99
Necklace: Blink £14.99
Red Bag: Blink £29.99