Planning Ahead: Paris

I am so excited, I am off to Paris on Friday for the first time ever and what better way to visit the city of Romance than with my boyfriend. I have been so ridiculously busy with uni lately as I am in my final year So I was more than happy to grab a chance to write a post about my outfit plans for my weekend away.

The day of travelling. I think Opting for a cosy jumper, leggings and boots is the best way for a travel day. It means that as soon as we arrive and have dropped off our luggage we can head off exploring the Parisian streets.

Even though it is autumn I am trying to incorporate some (and I mean, some) colour into my outfits. I've decided on my stunning long sleeved floral playsuit, with open heel boots and topped off with my cosy lilac coat.

The third and final day in Paris, oh look, i've slipped back into monochrome life. A striped jumper is a must when you're visiting Paris isn't it? Teamed with black jeans, boots and a floppy hat I will be ready to wander around at all the wonders Paris has to offer.

The Culottes Edit

I love the culotte trend, some people seem to pull them off so so well. As I am quite a petite size, I thought culottes may look ridiculous and over bearing on me, but then I spotted these baby's...on ebay...and I won them for a mere £3. They are vintage marks and spencer culottes in a monochrome print (made for me obviously) and just my size, some say it is fate.  They are less baggy than some designs going around at the minute, which for me I think suits me more. So here it is, how I styled out the culotte trend on a budget.

Culottes: vintage off ebay

Top: Topshop

Boots: pull and bear

I kept the styling simple, I like minimalistic looks, nothing to fancy but something that still looks like you have made an effort. I styled the monochrome culottes with my all time favourite black boots and a simple white shirt. I then forced my friend Emily out on the street to take pictures of me, of course.

How are you styling the culotte trend?

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Well isn't this year going ridiculously fast? It is the 1st September 2014 and dare I say it, Christmas is just around the corner. To celebrate the new month and the fact I still have no money, I thought I would do a 'what I really want but can't afford' wish list.

Cropped shirt

Pleated midi skirt

Basic bra

Turtle neck jumper

Handbag

Textured crop

Leather shoes

I have been absolutely loving basic items than you can dress up and down. My aim is to have my wardrobe filled with classic staples rather than buying everything I like (and will probably only wear once). I think it is time to step away from bargains and go for good quality items I can wear each year. (Ok, maybe a few bargains here and there)

p.s I have been given a 10% discount code to use at Style Heist for all my lovely followers to use:

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What have you been wishing for recently?

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One top, 3 looks...

After selling my life on depop I managed to gather some money and go shopping (achievement when you do not have a job, trust me). I only bought a few things, one of which being a lovely simple white top from New Look. It cost around £7 and is so versatile, I thought I would show you 3 ways of how you could wear it.

Look one: I'm a monochrome loving girly girl.

Top: new look

Pinafore dress: Primark

Boots: Forever 21

Hat: H&M

Look two: I am trying to be a school girl.

 Top- new look

Skirt- Primark

Boots- Forever 21

Look three: I am obviously a casual shopper.

Top: new look

Jeans: H&M

Shoes: ASOS

Let me know what you think of my three looks.

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If you read my previous blog post you will have seen my purchases I had been making from the pull and bear sale. I thought it would be nice if I should you one of the ways I have been styling them, so here it is my 'what I am wearing: pull and bear edition'

This skirt is so so comfy to wear and usually I would never go for a style like this, but I quite like it. I've kept this outfit monochrome by teaming it with a Forever 21 simple white crop. I am wearing thee boots with everything at the minute I am so obsessed with them, so obviously I had to wear this for this mono number.

I thought this looked simple but effective? Or am I completely delusional? Either way I am going to continue to wear it. In other news it is my last day at my placement tomorrow then I am on to my new one! 

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