Perfect Spring Shoes
How are we at Thursday already and more importantly April!! Its mad how we are now in full swing for Spring! While I have been musing on what fluid pieces to add to my wardrobe, I will be sharing this in the next couple weeks. I have been itching to add some more spring tones to my wardrobe and when I spotted these perfect babies from Topshop- Journey Patent Mary Jane Shoes these fitted the bill. I cannot begin to tell you how versatile these shoes are. They look great with jeans, Straight leg trousers, culottes, pencil skirt, and that is to name a few. Today I put them with my stepped Jeans from Topshop, Band tee from Primark. I finally found a band tee that I could get on board with Pink Floyd, what a band! My old faithful Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Jacket as it was a cool, crisp spring day, at this time of year most faux fur jackets have gone into the sale and you can pick yourself a real bargain and you may still get a months wear and pop it away to bring our for next Autumn/Winter. Admittedly the shoes do look Nude but they are more of a blush nude, so I have slightly dipped my toe into this current colour, which literally sends my inner tomboy screaming for the nearest tree to climb as I find the colour Pink just a bit too girly.
I hope you liked these recent purchase and if you want to know more about my journey with the whole Capsule Wardrobe, look out for my first video on this series on Sunday on our Youtube channel to learn all my tips and tricks on getting your perfect Spring Wardrobe together.
- Faux fur coat- Kaleidscope (sold out) Similiar
- Band Tee – Primark Similar
- Topshop Stepped hem highwaisted Jeans (sold out) Similar
- Topshop Mary Jane Shoes
Hello 2017! Review over the year
Hello 2017
Well I hope you all had a fantastic first week back at work or your normal routine. I certainly did!! I went on holiday with the family before the children had to go back to school, but then came home to my website had crashed and my LG4 phone, completely died and losing all my photos as Google had stop backing up my photos and I had not noticed. So this is a bit belated.
I wanted to start this post off thanking all of you who comment and have liked, shared and basically been very supportive. I look forward to keep on growing and with going back to work properly in the New Year as my youngest starts nursery (boo) that I will be churning out more content for you all.
I started my blog back in March 2015 and when I look back even to last year how just getting a DSLR in June (Anniversary Gift from the old man) my photos have come on leaps and bounds and it was a real game changer for me. I’m sharing some of my Favorite posts and some that you guys really liked. So here we go…
I wore this (blog post) back at the beginning of 2016. I loved this Red Jumper from HM (Old stock) (similar) and Leatherette skirt from ASOS as I felt smart,comfortable yet casual. This Jumper I wore endlessly over the last few months until it got so incredibly bobbly that I had to put out to pasture, Or so I thought I had just stored it away and resurrected it bobbles and all for a Lookbook for my YOUTUBE channel I did for Kaleidoscope in December. Such a well loved jumper that I did finally say goodbye to it.
This picture makes me laugh so much, as I thought I looked so cool (I didnt) Look at how I have poured myself into my beloved Leather Jacket that I just couldn’t come to terms with, that I had outgrown it (to put it polity). I bought it on a amazing trip to New York when I was 18 years old and now I am (cough) 36 years old its time I will have to let it go. Look at the quality of my photo this was taken on a point and shoot. What a difference to my DSLR photos!!.
This was my first semi popular makeup tutorial on YouTube and I really enjoyed creating this super easy Smokey Blue eye Makeup tutorial. Why not have a butchers, if you missed this as its quite amusing. Oh and informative of course!.
Its always the things we think of last minute that strike a cord with others. This is exactly what happened here. I had finished creating a winged eye makeup tutorial and thought it would be fun to quickly braid my fringe (video here). It took me 3 minutes and to date it is my most watched video! It goes to show you never can tell. Why not have a try of this Braid as its a time saver for the mornings when you want a extra 10 minutes in bed!.
Things change
This was my first semi luxe purchase I had saved for the All Saints Bale Leather Jacket for 3 months. You can’t say I didn’t deserve a new one it had been 18 years since my last one!!. I think this was my first proper dabble into fashion blogging and I realized I really liked it. At this point my whole life had been turned upside down, a lot was going on in my personal life. I manage to keep this separate from my blog as long as I could as I was just going through the motions.
My best friend, my confidant, My Mother, was diagnosed with Lung and Thyroid cancer. She had just only beaten breast cancer back in 2012 and here we were again not just facing one, but two major fights on our hands. I say ‘ours’ because I was with my mum every step of the way I wouldn’t of missed any of those appointments, to finally be able to give support to her when she had supported me so much over the years. As things got more intense I began to throw myself more into my blog as I found talking about mundane stuff hair, fashion and make up, gave me a relief from the tenseness of having to process life and death decisions. My mums Lung cancer (never smoked in her life) was spotted by a chest infection that just wouldn’t shift. She is so fortunate to have had such great care from the NHS and Macmillian nurses. Mum is doing really well now but it was such a scary time to see the one you love and admire so much, needing you to step up to the mark. It changed my whole outlook on things, in a good way. Not to sweat the small stuff, trying not to react to drama that having such a big family can create and appreciating little things in life.
This was my Bronzy, Beachy look that I loved creating with Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion. It was so easy with Surf Infusion and I did a tutorial of it on Youtube. It worked very well showing it in our Hair salon as it such a quick technique.
This photo is my collaboration with UnCloset a Luxury Handbag service. Look how beautiful the Chloe Georgia bag is? I loved using it and it photographed perfectly. It was a scorching hot day at the Trafford center in Manchester and I was melting taking these photos. A far cry away from how the weather is now. From now on you see my photos improving as I have my baby Nikon D5300 DSLR its a cracking camera. Have a look at the Amazona Loewe Bag and my favorite Celine Diamond bag.
This was my first collaboration with the a fantastic brand Kaleidoscope. This gorgeous Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket (sold out Similar) is so incredibly warm and every where I wear it someone always ask where it is from. I then got the opportunity to film a Lookbook how to style a party dress 3 ways.I styled the gorgeous Animal Print velvet dress is was a breeze to style. It was so much fun to film and edit and I cannot wait to do another one.
There has been some great collaborations and I look forward to seeing what happens in 2017. I think I have slowly found my feet and getting the hang of this blogging lark! I hope you will carry on joining me for the ride. If you get a chance please take a look and my YouTube channel its coming on slowly!!. Take care and don’t forget to shop my pieces below.
Nay X
Over The Knee Boots- Public Desire
Over the Knee Boots
I remember when Over the knee boots first came on the scene back in 2010-11 maybe even before then, and they were just not me. I didn’t like the styles at the time, a lot were lace up and it looked like too much effort to me. This year I was determined to embrace them as I had seen on Pinterest some good pairing from others and to really put my back into it, to hunt out my perfect pair. Believe me I have been through plenty, until I just stumbled across these beauties from Public Desire through ASOS. I had given up hope and was thinking that Over the knee boots were never going to be. You see my main problem is that my thighs are disproportion, I wont bore you with the details but they are far to baggy around the top of the boot thus leaving a flappy piece of leather that is neither use to man or beast. Anyway I digress, I saw these in the Black Friday sales and thought ‘oh why not’. Im so glad I did, as the quality is remarkable for hold it…. £31!! yes you read right, such a steal. They are a faux leather upper with a pull on style that has a ankle zip which helps to ease the foot in nicely. Don’t take my word for it go and have a butchers, as they are still on ASOS.
My first outfit
I teamed these bad boys with my High waisted Jeans from Asos, Zara Oversized Jumper dress(sold out) Similar and Zara oversized Blazer which I thought be perfect for work, lunch date a more smarter approach.
My second outfit
Was same on the bottom with a camel cable knit from Primark and my trusty Kaleidoscope Zig zag faux fur coat which I had literally waited all year just to sing ‘Boots and the fur’ the song from Flo rida Low, sad I know!!. These boots are so comfy as the heel is just that right height, that can let you walk all day long in them.
Are you a fan of the over knee boots? or are you like me and need some convincing? Let me know in the comments below.
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Love Nay x
LOOKBOOK FT-Kaleidoscope One Party Dress Styled 3 Ways
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndPnL_6-MuY
Hi Everyone
Thanks for stopping by and Watching my first LOOKBOOK!! When Kaleidoscope first contacted me and challenged me to style one of there PARTY Dresses, I was like ‘YEAH’. So here it is and if you want to see my full review and details on other clothing mentioned, check out my blog post on this dress which has all the links.
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Love Nay x
One Party Dress Styled 3 Ways- Ft Kaleidoscope
The Challenge
Today I am highlighting a gorgeous dress from Kaleidoscope. They challenged me to be able to style it 3 ways. Well, if you have been reading my blog for a while you will know I cannot resist a challenge. I chose the Animal Print Velvet Dress to use as my basis. Animal Print and velvet being key trends this season and I thought it would be easier with my style. The dress is a stretchy velour which drapes around the body elegantly. With its rauching around the tummy which flatters, if you are hiding a wee food baby or if like me its actually where you carry your weight, then this dress is a winner. If that wasn’t enough, to top it off, the sleeves are the right length (below the elbow) to hide any fear of bingo wings making appearance.
My first look is My Go to Work Look and I popped on a Leatherette Pencil skirt from ASOS, here I wish I had worn tights, but just forgot all about them, until I rushed out the door and the icy blast hit them and turned them a rather unattractive shade of blue! I popped on my Carvela Court shoes and my Jaeger Wool Wrap Camel Coat to keep it all very fancy!!
Second Look is My Play Day Look. This look I feel is perfect a Mummy day. I teamed the dress with a warm snugly Red Jumper from HM (last year, Similar) which kept me warm, but also went well with the animal print. I also put on thick black tights and 90’s Buckled, Biker chunky boots from New Look which are perfect for running around the park. For outerwear I teamed it with my All Saints Bales Leather Jacket to finish the look.
Third Look is the final, My Night Out Look which the dress just holds its own. I teamed this with my &other Stories Red Snake effect Sandals and Weekday Clutch Bag which is perfect to size to fit your bits and bobs for a night out. Once again, I whipped out the Jaegar Wool Wrap Camel Coat which I am hammering this season as it goes with EVERYTHING!
I hope you enjoyed my offering on how to get your moneys worth out of a fabulous dress. You don’t just have to wear it for one night wonder, when you put your mind to it you mix textures, colours and prints the possibilities are endless. I would like to say a big Thankyou to Kaleidoscope for commissioning the challenge I really enjoyed it! If you havent taken a look at Kaleidoscope website then I wholeheartly recommend it.
Which outfit did you like the best? Which one would you wear? Let me know in the comments below. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday when I have a Youtube Video going live of a Lookbook, so keep your eyes peeled for that, click here to subscribe.
Why not shop my look click on the pics below.
Love Nay x
Wardrobe Essentials| Faux Fur Jacket|Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket
For me the hunt for the perfect Faux Fur Jacket has been going on for the last 3 years!! I know! But I just couldn’t find one that ticked all my boxes, and if there is one thing you should know about me, is that I am a very patient person. So imagine my surprise when Jacquard Flower (click on the link for her Awesome Blog) she featured on her blog this amazing Jacket from Kaleidoscope . It was instant attraction for me and then…… Life happened! Children were poorly, work was super busy, I was battling major sleep deprivation due to my toddler not sleeping, and in my haze the Jacket just slipped out of focus. Then one Saturday night, I was sat munching on Pringles, the Kaleidoscope advert appeared in between X Factor and this Jacket flashed up like a beacon of light. I quickly brought it up their website on my phone and basket it, paid it and then waited for it to arrive. The website was so easy to navigate and I could purchase with ease. Also if you opened a account with them you get a extra 25% off – Bonus!.
When the Zig Zag Faux Fur Jacket arrived I instantly popped it on. The Jacket is excellent quality with beautiful flashes of burnt orange mixed with the black,grey and tawny colours which only add to the luxurious feel of this Jacket . Its high collar lends itself to giving it a cool edge, and the length is ideal.
I teamed mine with black Skinny Levis 711, Chelsea Topshop Boots, Topshop Grey Ribbed Sweater,and Paul Costello Bag, just kept it basic. Since then I have been putting it with blue high waisted Jeans and Leatherette Leggings, my Adidas Stans Smiths and many others. Plenty of pieces to work with this Jacket.
I hope you enjoyed this, is Faux Fur something you will be giving a go this season? Let me know in the comments below. I will see you next week.
Love Nay x