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Monday, 28 January 2013

My Closet: Neon, Florals & Jogger Pants

































Prices: Dress £4.00, Jogger pants £26.00, Jumper £12.99
Availability: Dress @H&M, Jogger pants @Next, Jumper @New Look.


The most recent additions to my closet are...

 I must admit I wasn't exactly taken with the dress until I saw the price tag and then my sales head took over and now it's in my closet! I think it'll go great with my leather jacket for a harsh florals look- which is reminiscent of the H&M Spring look book. 
Although the quality isn't great- it's that awful stretchy material so I fear the colours may fade after a few washes- for £4 from £24.99 I can't really moan!

One of the big trends of Spring, as seen in the Hot List, is neon but no matter how fashionable it is I always seem to steer clear due to the intense fear of looking washed out and ill.  However, when I saw this jumper in New Look I thought "What the hell- I'll try it on" and surprisingly it looked great. I think it's because the white pigments ensure it's not too bright- not sickly bright.
The winning factor for me though was the back detail (which you can't see, sorry!) it has super cute white buttons falling vertically, and I feel like this adds a touch of uniqueness which distinguishes it from the cheaper designs available from Primark (for example). 



Finally, I've seen jogger pants/ jersey pants/ harem pants (whatever you want to call them!) in Warehouse, Topshop, Oasis and Next over the past couple of weeks so I thought I'd give them a try as they look really comfortable. 
As a petite girl I rarely find bottoms that fit so these were a nice surprise, they didn't swamp me and because of the elasticated waist they give me more of a shape too. Definite win, although I feel £26 may be a bit steep- I justified them by promising myself that they'll be my statement bottoms throughout spring/ summer! (blatent lie)



Have you treated yourself to anything nice recently? 

Monday, 21 January 2013

Trending: White Accessories

The last in the three part series on the glories of all that is white; and arguably the best has arrived last with a whole feast of accessories ready to be devoured!

Whether you're planning to indulge in the monochrome trend, the floral trend or the pastels this Spring a white accessory will serve you well. 

If you're not quite ready to commit to the white bowler bag or the white shoes then a small accessory is the way to go. Not only the cheaper and less risky option (snow=sludge=blemished white, argh!!) but these options are also the easiest way of adding something fresh into your outfit; think block colours, clean cut and a large move away from the dullness of A/W!

So, take a look at what the high street is offering us...



Prices: 1. £13.00, 2. £2.99, 3. £15.00, 4. £6.50, 5. £6.50, 6. £4.99
Availability: 1. River Island, 2. Internacionale, 3. Next, 4. Topshop, 5. Topshop, 6. New Look