OUTFIT | AZTEC & OMBRE

jacket, dress & boots (via ebay): topshop, belt: primark, necklace: warehouse

I thought I'd step outside and take advantage of the nice (ish) weather today. It's funny that it's gone from snowing and raining yesterday to bright, if not a little cold, sunshine today; I wonder how long this will last. Anyway, I bought this dress a few weeks ago from Topshop and I absolutely love it. The print almost looks although the whole dress is knitted and the back (although not pictured) has a lovely cut out detail. I wore it with a belt to break up the print a bit and then paired it with my leather jacket that I pretty much wear with everything!

Now, I'm not usually one for dainty little necklaces, I much prefer larger more statement pieces, but with the print of this dress I thought this feather necklace was the perfectly subtlety. One thing that you may or may not of noticed is that my hair is different and thats because I decided to get it ombre after feeling rather uninspired by my previous highlighted hair. I am over the moon with how it turned out, and curly, I love how natural it looks - I'm yet to be a fan of it when it's straight though.

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | RACING GREEN & NEON

jumper: topshop, skirt: redherring, boots: ebay (topshop), bracelet: pandora, nails: barry m 'racing green'

Words cannot express how difficult it is to take outfit photos in this terrible daylight we are having! Hopefully over Christmas the lighting in my photos will be better as I'll be at home, may even try some outside shots. Anyway, this is the outfit I wore today, I love this neon yellow jumper, and as with yesterday's outfit, it has stud detailing which I love. I paired it with this 'wet-look' skirt from Redherring which is somewhere I never usually buy from, but I saw this and knew I had to have it. It's just something a bit different to the usual black skater skirt. I also wore my black faux fur coat too but it didn't photograph well at all today! 

Today has been a mentally exhausting day, it started with a shorthand exam that I felt went quite well which is good, then I had a mock exam and then a two hour lecture on media law. I don't think I have concentrated as much I have today in a long time. Phew! Tomorrow should be a quiet day though, just one class and then packing to go home on Thursday! Eeeeek! 

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | TOPSHOP 'EYE HAVE MY EYE ON YOU'

jacket, top, jeans, boots & eye ring: topshop, peace ring: kukee, nails: barry m 'teal'

This is slightly different to my usual outfit posts as there isn't a full length shot, simply because I looked back through them and hated them all! I did however, really like how these photos turned out so thought I'd still do the outfit post.

As you can probably tell from the title and my totally original added touch, this whole outfit, minus one of the rings, is from Topshop and it honestly makes me wonder if I own anything not from there! This is a very plain outfit because I felt the rings and nail polish stood out enough, so with them I just paired this grey asymmetric t-shirt with my leather jacket, black leigh jeans and chelsea boots for a very simple grey and black look. This outfit was actually from yesterday and the weather was grey and horrible so I thought it was very fitting - I also wore a scarf but took that off when not outside!

Anyway, this week has just been filled with scrap-booking (for one of my modules) and essay planning and writing; so a productive week on the whole. I'm in countdown mode now though for Christmas - or at least when Christmas break starts - two weeks then I can go home!!

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | TARTAN & LEATHER

jacket, top & jeans: topshop, scarf: h&m, shoes: shoezone, necklace: old, nails: models own 'dancing queen' over essie 'mint candy apple'

I've noticed tartan scarves are really becoming a trend at the moment; and I have shamefully jumped on that trend wagon after trying not to for such a long time. I just really like how they can make an outfit, like this one, a lot more interesting with a pop of colour (for want of a better phrase!). I wore the scarf with my black asymmetric t-shirt from Topshop and then my trusty leather jacket, which has to be my best buy of the year; I wear it almost everyday. 

For my nails I went with a totally not matched shade of mint green and glitter; clash much? I just really could;'t wait to try out the dancing queen polish fro the Models Own Mirrorball collection and my verdict, it is awesome! See a full review here. 

Question; are you a fan of the tartan trend? Let me know!

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | KNIT, CAMO & BLACK

Jacket: Topshop
Cardigan: Primark
Dress: H&M
Shoes: Topshop (via ebay)
Watch: Michael Kors

Firstly, I apologise for the drizzly background, the weather is just awful today, I hate looking out of the window and seeing this. That aside, I chose quite a layered outfit today which is odd for me; I'm usually the one who's freezing wearing only one or two layers.

This black dress from H&M has a appeared in several of my outfit posts because it literally goes with anything, and can be worn as a dress or a skirt, which is great. I layered a thick knit cardigan and then my trusty camouflage jacket over the top; I really like the light knit shade with the jacket print, I think it's just a bit different than a black cardigan or just the jacket on its own.

I want to know your thoughts on camouflage jackets. I see them a lot, especially around university (saw at least three people wearing the same one today!) but I'm wondering whether it's just a fashion 'phase' or if it'll be a recurring trend like military? Either way I think I'll be wearing mine a lot even if it isn't so 'in' as it seems to be now.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and a great bonfire night last night! :)

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | HEADING TO THE MILITARY

Jacket: Topshop

Shirt: Topshop

Jeans: Topshop (Leigh)

Boots: Steve Madden (Selfridges)

Bracelet: Pandora

Nails: American Apparel 'Neon Violet'

It actually pains me every time I do an outfit post to write 'Topshop' so many times. I'm so sorry, I just always seem to put outfits together with pieces from there; personal challenge, next outfit post will include no Topshop (maybe one thing). 

Anyway, I got the boots and the shirt at the weekend, I've written a whole post on the boots here, and the shirt was actually free. The day I went to Selfridges, it happened to be their birthday and they were giving out 20% of purchase gift cards so I ended up getting this shirt, a coat and some nail polishes free after buying my bag. Not bad really considering it was their birthday and not mine...

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | SPECKLED CAMO

Jacket: Topshop

T-shirt: Topshop

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: Vans

Watch: Michael Kors

Nails: Barry M Strawberry Ice Cream

I have just realised that my last outfit post featured this jacket too...oops! It's just so versatile but I promise it won't appear for a while after this. I also apologise for the Topshop overload - I've become very much a fan. This is quite a plain outfit as a whole but the jacket is quite busy so that's how I justified it; I also woke up this morning with that whole 'I have nothing to wear' mentality knowing full well I have plenty to choose from so that's also part of it. 

One exciting thing is that I finally treated myself and got the Michael Kors watch I've had my eye on for so long, it sort of looks gold in the last photo but it is actually rose gold and it's just beautiful - I love it in case you couldn't tell. Other than that, this weekend was pretty uneventful, I did a fair bit of work though so at least it was productive if not anything else. 

Well I hope you all had a lovely weekend and that your week is fulfilled! 

Emma xo

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OUTFIT | SPECKLED, SKIRT & COLLAR

jumper: topshop (new, but can't find on website)

dress (worn as skirt): h&m

jacket: topshop

boots: topshop (via ebay)

collar: h&m

belt: primark

nails: louise gray for topshop 'pinch punch'

I'm quite pleased with my photography skills this time around. I'm just trying to get used to the whole tripod and self-timer thing which is challenging to say the least. Also not helping is the terrible lighting I have to deal with in my room here, I tried by the window though and it seems to work better than my last attempt; is it really better? 

Anyway, this is what I wore today to go to class. Sitting around in lectures surprisingly isn't the most comfortable of tasks so I try to go for ease and wearable as well as 'fashion', which is the reason why I love this slouchy jumper (that I actually only bought yesterday!). To give it a tad more shape over the dress I added a belt; I'm really loving belts at the moment. This jumper was definitely destined to come home with me. Whilst wandering around Topshop, eyeing up everything I want - which is a lot, I spotted this on its own, no where else to be seen, and it just so happened to be in my size; perfect. This was my best buy of the day along with marshmallow 'fluff' and nerds but I'll save those for a later discussion...

How was your weekend? What is the best thing you've bought lately?

Emma xo

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NEW | SPIKED COLLARS & LEATHER

First of all, wow black is hard to photograph! I couldn't get a close-up shot of the collar on this shirt if my life depended on it, so you will all just have to use your imagination and visualise the studs...

I've been really loving studs at the moment - hasn't everyone - and when I saw these two shirts in Primark I knew I needed them in my life. The cream shirt is very much a Zara copy just with koalas instead of leopards/dogs/ etc etc. I did initially want one of those shirts but after seeing this for a fraction of the price I thought it will do just the same. The black shirt is just amazing, I saw this and just ran to it. I'll admit, the studs are very cheap looking up close (they are plastic), but from far away I think this shirt looks really nice and much more expensive than what it was. 

I finally got a leather jacket - well, a 'biker jacket' as it is called by the store. I have been looking for a jacket like this for ages but every time I see one, the sleeves are always too short or the fit is awful or something is wrong with it. This jacket however is exactly what I have been wanting; thank you Topshop. Not only does it fit perfectly, but it also feels really great quality and I love the fact it has a fur collar too...it's all about the collars at the moment. The fur does detach which I like because fur doesn't exactly go with everything. 

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WISHLIST | TOPSHOP

Skater Skirt

Print Shirt

Jumper

Floral Blazer

Lace Trim Socks

Pillow Talk Lipstick

Studded Tee

Leather Jacket

Prime Time Blush

I don't think I've done one of these 'wish list' posts before, but I always enjoy reading them on other peoples blogs and thought, why not do one myself. Plus, browsing Topshop's website yesterday, I realised there were a fair few things that I wanted so here goes.

I'm definitely more of an Autumn/Winter dresser, I guess I just prefer layers? This really is reflected though in this wish list what with this black leather jacket (I'd go for the tall version!) which should be a staple in everyones wardrobe; I do own one, it's just too big...so out with the old and in with this lovely new one from Topshop I think, hopefully soon.

Following the winter theme, I also love this mint/pink oversized jumper which I think could look really good over a collared shirt - maybe a denim one? Speaking of shirts, I saw this blue print shirt on the tall sections and immediately wanted it. The print is very much like that of an old china plate or tea set, but it just looks so so nice even if it does have a rather hefty price tag in my opinion of £38!

Another staple is this black skater skirt; I can't believe I don't town one yet. This will just go with almost anything and I'm thinking, this, the lace socks and chelsea boots? The blazer I've had my eye on for a while but could never justify buying it. I love it, but then I think; will I get my wear out of it? It's still a beautiful piece and I can still wish...

Finally is the much loved and raved about lipstick, Pillow Talk, which I have been wanting to buy for absolutely ages now but have just never gotten around to it.

Do you have a current wish list? Silly question, doesn't everyone?

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OUTFIT | SPIKES AND ALL

sweatshirt: topshop

jeans: topshop 'leigh'
toms: schuh
bracelets: gift, pandora, topshop (peace), river island (silver chain), avon
nails: essie mint candy apple 


Today has been a really really slow day for me. Lately work has been so quiet which makes the days just drag on forever; but finely its the weekend so time to relax. Sort of. I'm actually working on Sunday too so tomorrow will be a day of relaxation and a spot of essentials shopping in the morning.

I honestly didn't know what to wear this morning. I mean, I am sat in a windowless office all day so I don't get to see the weather but all the same, it was a pretty warm day from all accounts. I opted for my new black leigh jeans - so comfy - and my spiked sweatshirt also from Topshop because it's loose fitting and slouchy, perfect for sitting down all day. I also thought it'd be useful if anyone attacked me during the day to shoulder barge them with the spiked details haha. I also popped on my toms; oh my gosh these shoes are the comfiest shoes I own/have ever owned! It really does feel like I'm walking on soft fluffy clouds when I wear them.

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