the essentials: part 5

9. Black/Nude Heels

I think a lot of people consider these the boring shoe. A complete waste of money when they could be buying those other killer statement shoes. But trust me...you need these! Perhaps even more than one pair. These are the neutral shoe.. (okay, that sounds a little boring). However, I can't remember how many times someone has picked up an amazing dress and said, 'What shoes could I wear though?' and the only answer is nude/black heels. And when admitting they didn't own a pair, had to put the dress down and back away...gutted!! 

Great for toning down a statement outfit, and they are also perfect for dressing up a casual outfit.To be honest, they truly are little saviours.

These are my favourites:

Jeffrey Campbell (On sale) 

River Island 

Or if you feel like splashing some cash...The Louboutins..

Louboutins 

Someday..


10. Ankle Boots

I debated over this one. I originally was going to put trainers in my top 10, but opted for ankle boots, as I think these get so much more wear. I have several pairs, and at least 5 days out of the week, it's ankle boots I'm wearing. More low key than heels, but more sophisticated than trainers, they really are the perfect casual shoe. I love how they can dress up an OTT casual outfit, and yet tone down a stylish dress for daytime. What more could you ask for..

Here are some favourites:

Pull&Bear 

Zara 

Asos

Alright guys, that is my 10 essential wardrobe pieces. What did you think of them? Are they staples in your wardrobe, or could you live without them?

Thanks for reading..

the essentials: part 4

Okay, confession; I hate to admit this, but time really got the better of me this week. Between starting back at Uni, redecorating my room and just plain lazyness, I haven't gotten round to taking any pictures. But this post will continue..and today we're all about making a statement.

7. Statement Jacket

A statement jacket can instantly transform an entire look. It's perfect for those lazy days when you don't feel like 'dressing'. Paired with  jeans and a tee, a really cool jacket looks so chic, and to be honest, like some effort was put in. 

I started back at University this morning, and I knew I would be tired and feeling OTT lazy, so this was exactly my method today. My favourite statement jacket is a good floral blazer. I teamed this one from Topshop with a baggy tee and my torn up asos jeans for a laid back look. And I have been just DYING to get these bad boys on my feet. I picked up these AWESOME shoes in the Topshop sale last week for £15!! Bargain!! 

Check out this beauty from asos.

8.Statement Jewellery

In an earlier post, I mentioned how I've never been a big jewellery fan; but I've been converted. Since buying a few bold pieces, I certainly had to put them on my list of wardrobe essentials. For me, it's all about the statement necklaces. Like a jacket, they can jazz up any outfit, both casually or for a big night out. 

Here are some of my favourites:

For a killer statement piece, look no further than zara.

Thanks for reading guys..

the essentials: part 3

5. Skinny Jeans

A good pair of skinny jeans can transform ANY look. You can literally throw on anything with a pair of jeans, and be ready to go. It is a necessity to own at least one pair, although it is also fully acceptable to own 50.. in every colour possible. Here, I'm wearing my most favourite (and most comfortable) pair from Topshop. 

Look 1: To prove that anything can be worn with jeans, I present this look. A oversized jumper and a pair of heels...easy.

Look 2: Breaking out another of my ultimate casual looks, I teamed my jeans with a basketball jersey, bomber jacket and wedged trainers. Stylish and cool..

Look 3: I don't know about you but I've noticed through these posts that I wear A LOT of black. I'm glad to have at least one outfit full of colour. I am crazy about these new green and silver shoes I got in the Topshop sale, and I think they really add something to casual outfits. This blazer is an oldie, but it just screams 'Spring!' All we need now is the weather to change...

For an amazing pair of skinny jeans, I HAVE to link back to the JAMIE selection at Topshop. These jeans are really well fitting and SOOOO comfortable.

Or for an edgier pair, try these ones from asos. They're awesome!

6. White Tee

A real essential for me, is the plain white (and possibly black!) t-shirts. Some would say a crisp white shirt is more important, but I'll confess...I hate shirts! Apparently, I was a weird child who had issues with wearing buttons..It's clearly affected my style. 

Look 1: The great thing about a simple plain white tee is that it goes with EVERYTHING. So when you have that one piece that's difficult to style, like a pair of navy plaid trousers, a white tee will nail it. And because of the simplicity of a t-shirt, it keeps the focus on the trousers, and ensures the outfit is not too 'in-your-face'. 

Look 2: How CUTE is my new skirt!?!? I swear I could live in Topshop. But back to the t-shirt... This look shows how easy it is to create an outfit for a night out. Paired with this (adorable!) skirt, cool platform heels, and layered necklaces..it's an easy go-to when the wardrobe looks empty. This look would also look pretty good with flat shoes, creating the perfect from day to night look.

Look 3: To be honest, one my favourite things to do with plain tee's, is to layer them. I love using a simple t-shirt to break up an outfit like this one. Instead of being so dull with an all black look, an oversized tee underneath just gives the look a little more edge. And I can't forget the colour my Puma's bring.. 

For a simple oversized tee, look no further than H&M.

I'll be back tomorrow with two new wardrobe essentials..

the essentials: part 2

The list continues..

3. Leather Jacket

A leather jacket needs no description..it just works ..with everything!

Look 1: I'm not overly girly girly when it comes to my style, so I love toughening up floral prints with my leather jacket, and chelsea boots.

Look 2: The leather jacket is so versatile, I often (always!) wear it on nights out. Again, with the army tee, it toughens up the tulle skirt that i absolutely LOVE, from Topshop.

Look 3: The most casual of looks, I always think adding a leather jacket keeps this look that little bit cooler and chic.

This quilted leather jacket from zara is awesome.

4. Blazer

Like the leather jacket, a blazer is the most versatile jacket you could own. It makes for a nice change from wearing leather, and a great swap when the weather is just too hot for leather.

Look 1: Continuing my love of sequins at the minute, I love this look. The oversized blazer and slip ons keep this look nice and casual, whilst the sequins add a bit of character.

Look 2: This is my favourite casual look. Skinny jeans, heels and a blazer will NEVER go wrong. A shirt tied around the waist adds that little something else to the overall look.

Look 3: I adore this quilted leather skater skirt from Topshop. Teaming this with a blazer instead of a leather jacket keeps it a little more classy. It can be rather difficult to pull off double leather :/

I really like this fitted blazer from asos.

Until tomorrow...

the essentials: part 1

So here we go...

1. LBD

I think it's safe to say, everyone will agree with me on this one. The Little Black Dress is a must!! I love this one as I am a massive fan of the drop waist. The style of the sleeves and the fitted body also means that you can get away with this one both casually and dressed up.

Look 1: If you haven't already noticed, I am quite a casual dresser, so I like dressing things down. The easiest, and comfiest, way to do this is throw an oversized jumper over the top to get that skirt effect. Keeping it low key with converse.

Look 2: Another perfect casual look, this is how I like to style this dress when the weather is a little better. A light bomber jacket keeps it low key, and the red Puma Suede's add a pop of colour.

Look 3: The saviour!! This is the go to look when there is no other option for a night out. Paired with awesome heels and statement jewellery, just add a statement clutch and you're ready to go.

Love this little LBD from Topshop.

2. Leather Trousers

Confession: I would die without these bad boys!! They are my favourite piece of clothing I have ever owned. I got these from Topshop AGES ago, but they are so wearable and have really held up well (based on the fact that they are never off me). If I could recommend one thing, it would be to invest in a good pair of leather trousers..they are worth it.

Look 1: Like an LBD, this is my go to for a night out (when you haven't shaved your legs or can't bear the cold). With a pair of killer heels, statement jewellery, or a really cool jacket, this look is so chic. It never fails.

Look 2: The grungy, laid back look is a definite favourite of mine. I like to team my leather trousers with and oversized band tee, bulky trainers, like these wedged ones, and one of my many brightly coloured slouchy hats to keep me from looking too dull.

Look 3: This look has quickly become my Uni look. It's perfect for early starts, when you just want to wear a massive hoodie, and pretend you're still in bed. With an oversized jumper and comfy flats, the leather trousers keeps this looking stylish, (and like some effort was put in).

These leather trousers from G-Star are awesome.

So that is the first two of my wardrobe essentials. I would love your feedback on this..Would you put these in your list?

the essentials

It's that time again...time for a wardrobe clear out. It can be such a long process, because naturally everything needs to be tried on again, making that oh so difficult decision to throw something out so much harder. It all comes down to that one question: Do I NEED it?? Most of the time the answer is 'No but I WANT it!!' So that got me thinking; what do we really need in our wardrobes?

Over the next few days, I'm going to bring you 10 of what I consider to be wardrobe essentials. Instead of just supplying a list of items (how boring!), I thought it would be much more fun to show you a very important piece, and three ways that I like to style it. I mean, what's a wardrobe essential if it's not versatile. (And that has nothing to do with the fact that I really wanted to try on all my clothes...)

Hope you guys like this..

First post coming soon...
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