Bicester Village

So finally back to blogging... it's been a long time and literally everything in my life has changed. I got a promotion and moved to a new city and moved out on my own! Anyways enough of that, I went to Bicester village on Friday and it was so wonderful.

I never really expected it to be so clean and lovely, everything looked really neat and the shops were all amazing. I always thought that maybe it wouldn't be so reduced looking at the prices online but you could actually get some good deals. I fell slightly in love with the makeup and perfume shop.

I overly treated myself in my normal fashion and ended up buying a Kate Spade handbag and also some Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.

I couldn't believe how cheap things were! My double wear foundation which has a usual retail value of £30 ended up being only £21! I was really happy about this as I have wanted to try the double wear for so long but the reductions definitely swayed me. The Cosmetics Company store was really good and it had a large amount of discounted stock, I believe most of it was discontinued or old stock however mac had a lot of the Toledo collection which to be honest isn't really my fave anyways.

However, obviously the star of the show was my new handbag! I couldn't believe it, I literally fell in love when my eyes set sight on it. I really shouldn't have brought it but you know, gotta live by the drake Yolo motto. It was over £300 retail value and I got it for £148.80 as it had an extra 20% off in a private sale! Was really quite expensive and I have never brought a designer bag before but my boyfriend convinced me it was a good idea haha.

Anyways, here is my beautiful new Kate Spade handbag!

Side Split Knits

With the weather as unpredictable as it has been recently I decided to do a post on my favourite Jumper at the moment, as per it's from H&M. The transitional seasons can be a tough time for fashion, like I want to wear sandals and dresses yet I probably should be wearing wellies and Coats - How do you combat that? With a jumper of course! This jumper is a beautiful stone like colour which makes it perfect for transitional wear and as the sleeves on it are mid-length it also has more of a summery feel to it whilst still being a relatively thick jumper. Also, it was £14.99! Like seriously how can you even complain?!

I decided to go casual with the look as I feel that's all what Spring and Summer is about, so decided to throw on my primark ripped skinnies, suede ASOS boots and my new Jeepers Peepers sunnies. 

Sunglasses - http://www.asos.com/jeepers-peepers/jeepers-peepers-cat-eye-sunglasses/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4845626&clr=Tort&SearchQuery=jeepers&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=77&gridsize=3&gridrow=8&gridcolumn=3

Ripped Jeans

So like everyone on the planet I am pretty much obsessed with ripped jeans - like how do they make an outfit look so much better?! It's like the rips possess some sort of weird powers. I'm also all for a little DIY creativity so found some old black skinnies which I didn't really love any more and have now gave them a lease of life! I have to admit I went a bit scissor happy on one knee but whatever - it adds character right?!

Also I'm loving simple white shirts, they are so versatile! Literally the perfect day to night wear - all you need to do is chuck on a pair of heels and a clutch bag - easy peasy!

Shirt - Tesco £10 (bargain of the century) 

Hat - Topshop from last year 

Jeans - River Island £45 - http://www.riverisland.com/women/jeans/skinny-jeans/Black-Amelie-superskinny-reform-jeans-660839

Bag - Topshop - £38 -http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/bags-purses-462/faux-suede-v-panel-tassel-clutch-4060133?bi=1&ps=200

Boots - ASOS - £45 - http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-RISKED-IT-Suede-Chelsea-Boot/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4689494&cid=4172&Rf989=4910&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Sand&totalstyles=190&gridsize=3

Coat - River Island - I don't think they have it online anymore! 

Necklace - Multichain - H&M - £5(ish)

Suede Loving!

My favourite trend for SS15 has to be the 70's look, I'm all about a bit of paisley print some boho vibes and carefree fashion. With the key pieces for this trend involving flares, off the shoulder tops, fringing, crochet and of course suede what is not to love?!

Above image featuring looks from Saint Laurent, House of Holland and Tommy Hillfigger SS15 shows. 

I have kicked off the beginning of March aka the summer in my eyes with a beautiful suede skirt 

from H&M. I have been lusting over several ones on asos and Miss Selfridge for a while now but it betroths me to pay £65 for a skirt... come on really?! So when I spotted this in the Bullring branch of H&M I literally had a fit. I have had a look for it on there website but haven't seen it yet so I am hoping it has only just come into store for you all! At £24.99 it is such a bargain and looks so much more expensive then it costs, it has a beautiful A Line fit which is very in for next season and also lovely button up detailing on the front. 

I have styled three looks to go with this skirt. I have chosen to go with a daytime look, a look for somewhere smart casual or something I would probably wear to the pub or a party and then finally a going out full on glam look. All outfit details will be listed below. 

The first of all three looks I have gone for is my daytime shopping sort of look. I have teamed the skirt with a basic black long sleeved ribbed polo neck top from Topshop (£18) with some black tights and my bargain boots from Tesco! I found them in the sale for only £12! I have also matched it up with my new beautiful bag from Topshop with fringed detailing it actually does have a strap which you can remove so can be worn in daytime or for evening looks. 

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/tops-443/high-neck-tops-3536270/long-sleeve-ribbed-polo-neck-top-3634987?refinements=category~%5b2001933%7c208524%5d&bi=21&ps=20

http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/bags-purses-462/clutch-bags-649/faux-suede-v-panel-tassel-clutch-4060133?bi=1&ps=20

My second look is my smart casual / party look. I have chosen to team the skirt up with a denim shirt I picked up from Primark recently and then added my la moda OTK boots (linked below) I love this look and the colour combination of the denim and the suede really stand out. I would team this up with a little black clutch and my favourite stacker rings! 

http://www.lamoda.co.uk/footwear/boots/ghetto-superstar

My final look is my all out glam vibes, I decided to team the skirt with a flowing white shirt brought from H&M and also my bargain matalan lace up heels, yes that is right those shoes are from Matalan! Can you believe they were only £20 they are also so comfy as they support your ankle and the heel height is not ridiculous. I have also teamed it up with my Topshop bag as per. 

http://www.matalan.co.uk/womens/footwear/heels/s2590350/caged-detail-sandals

Here are some more suede skirts for you to recreate the look. 

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Wrap-Skirt-in-Suede-with-Ties/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4895856&cid=16167&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Tan&totalstyles=18&gridsize=3

http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/skirts-299062/suede-popper-skirt-4040735?bi=1&ps=40

http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/157673/s/faux-suede-a-line-skirt-taupe/