Zara Navy Puffer coat, Marks and Spencer Metallic Crew Neck Jumper, Black 711 Jeans and Zara Black Boots.Zara Navy Puffer coat, Marks and Spencer Metallic Crew Neck Jumper, Black 711 Jeans and Zara Black Boots.Zara Navy Puffer coat, Marks and Spencer Metallic Crew Neck Jumper, Black 711 Jeans and Zara Black Boots.Zara Navy Puffer coat, Marks and Spencer Metallic Crew Neck Jumper, Black 711 Jeans and Zara Black BootsZara Navy Puffer coat, Marks and Spencer Metallic Crew Neck Jumper, Black 711 Jeans and Zara Black Boots.
Winter Coat Everyone Needs.
Its been a while since I wrote a outfit post. These photos and another outfit post, have been on my camera for some time now. I just haven’t felt inspired to write anything, until yesterday, when we had the first -1c figures for this Winter. I broke out this Navy Puffer coat from Zara(sold out) Similar. Its been sat in my wardrobe since I did this photo shoot back in October, because it has not been cold enough to wear it, until now!. A puffer or quilted coat as some call it, I believe, has a place in everyone’s wardrobe. Whether you are a Mum on the School run, going to the gym or on your Sunday afternoon walk this coat fits into anyone’s life. Who doesn’t want to feel wrapped up in something that feels like their duvet, to give them some comfort with these really cold days that we are now having.
This coat comes with a WARNING though. A Puffer coat can be a tricky item to pull off, get it wrong and you can end up looking like a Michelin man!. In this post, I have been careful to get these proportions right and I think of pulled it off!!. I have paired this with a Metallic crew neck Jumper from Marks and Spencer(SOLD OUT) Similar, a Black Levi Skinny 711 and High Ankle boots from Zara (Similar) to make sure that it balances well. I have also worn this coat with a pair of Stan Smiths or Converse Hi tops which also work well too.
There are so many Puffer Coats on the market at the moment, that you are really spoilt for choice. Here are some of my favorites.
I hope this gives you abit of inspiration and to give the Puffer Coat a try if you haven’t before.
Bershka Checked Blazer, Marks and Spencer Cashmere Polar neck, Mango Flared Trousers and Zara Boots.Bershka Checked Blazer, Marks and Spencer Cashmere Polar neck, Mango Flared Trousers and Zara Boots.Bershka Checked Blazer, Marks and Spencer Cashmere Polar neck, Mango Flared Trousers and Zara Boots.Bershka Checked Blazer, Marks and Spencer Cashmere Polar neck, Mango Flared Trousers and Zara Boots.
Hope you guys are all o.k. Since August I have been scrolling through my Pinterest (have a butchers at ours here) and was seeing so much Prince of Wales check that by the time it came to September and I was limbering up to kick start my Autumn Wardrobe, I had started to get checked print fatigue!. I had seen so much of it that I am now sick of it. Most of the prints are in this grey and black and when you already have a grey blazer, a black and grey jacquard blazer, I ask myself do I really need another grey and black blazer?? It would not be in-keeping of my capsule wardrobe ethos to buy something I clearly don’t need just because its in ‘Fashurn!!’
What I have been looking, at is a more camel base check, similar to Burberry’s choice for this season which could really freshen up my wardrobe and be super versatile. Then comes price “how much can I afford” or more “how much am I willing to pay?”. Imagine my excitement when a Bloggers Pic (KatesCloset.uk) caught my eye, she was wearing a grey and black check from a brand I had not heard of…… Bershka. I went online and was so pleased to see some really nice pieces at a affordable price. I took a look at the blazer and low and behold they had it in a camel check for only £25.99 Bargain!. I bought it instantly, and I received it a day later… RESULT!.
Bershka Checked Blazer, Marks and Spencer Cashmere Polar neck, Mango Flared Trousers and Zara Boots.
Bershka Checked Blazer, Marks and Spencer Cashmere Polar neck, Mango Flared Trousers and Zara Boots.
The Masculine Blazer from Bershka really is very good quality and is fully lined which for £25.99 you are really getting a lot for your coin. I chose this one in the medium as I wanted a more structured fit,and to steer away from the more over sized silhouette. It has these two darts down the front which really helps to accentuate your waist, which is really flattening. Introducing more camel colours has breathed new life into my wardrobe and I am looking forward to styling this with other items. I would really recommend having a look at Bershka if you are thinking of picking up some great items for Autumn. I thought I would incorporate a bit of lady of the manor meet disco diva with the kick flare trouser!. The Cashmere Polar neck was a bargain from Marks and Spencer in the Sale back in March and the black flared trousers are from Mango. I finished the look with a simple pair of sock boots from ZARA.
Today’s video is all about that Summer Capsule Wardrobe Essential- Culottes!!. I am going to demonstrate 3 ways how I would style a pair of Culottes and have a sneek peek into my Capsule Wardrobe ideas.
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La Redoute Breton Top, 7ForAllMankind Jeans, All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers.La Redoute Breton Top, 7ForAllMankind Jeans, All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers.La Redoute Breton Top, 7ForAllMankind Jeans, All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers.
I think a good Breton Top is on most peoples No.1 List in the style stakes. I know personally, myself, I think I have worn some form of Breton Top most of my life! Stripes for a fact can be hard to pull off with especially horizontal stripes. It can make you look heavier than you really are, but I couldn’t give a monkeys uncle about that. Fashion rules sometimes just have to be ignored. Especially if you have a penchant for all things nautical!!. So let me tell you about this Breton Top I picked up recently from La Redoute. Now if you are a avid viewer of our YouTube channel (Click Here to have a gander) then its no secret that I have a Love Hate Relationship. I wont bore you with the details but lets just say items arrived SOOO late and I find the delivery absolutely rubbish. I failed to see in this day and age why items should need to take 7-10 working days to be delivered!! Who has time for that. Saying that, you can not deny the quality and uniqueness of their clothing. For me I can forgive rubbish delivery and just get over myself enough to place a order or two and just cultivate some patience while I eagerly wait by the door for said items.
This Breton top has bought much joy to me, as the softest of the material and cute little satin bow detail on the back just ticks all the boxes for me. As I was trying to channel my inner French Madam Look, I teamed it with my 7 For All Mankind Jeans and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers for a laid back look. For added warmth to keep the chill off my kidneys I opted for my All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket just adds the je sais que for me.
La Redoute Breton Top, 7ForAllMankind Jeans, All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers.La Redoute Breton Top, 7ForAllMankind Jeans, All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers.La Redoute Breton Top, 7ForAllMankind Jeans, All Saints The Bales Leather Jacket and Marks and Spencer Metallic Backless Loafers.
Are you crazy about Breton Stripes? Will you be giving this a go? Let me know in the comments below. Why not have a nosy at some of my picks below.
Disclaimer ( Because I have a Capsule Wardrobe some of my exact items may not be available to buy anymore, but I will always hunt the internet for cracking Dupes for you)
Zara Grey Blazer, HM Denim Shirt, Zara Culottes and M+S Metallic Backless Loafers.Zara Grey Blazer.HM Denim Shirt, Zara Navy Culottes and M+S Backless Loafers.Zara Grey Blazer.HM Denim Shirt, Zara Navy Culottes and M+S Backless Loafers.Zara Grey Blazer.HM Denim Shirt, Zara Navy Culottes and M+S Backless Loafers.Zara Grey Blazer.HM Denim Shirt, Zara Navy Culottes and M+S Backless Loafers.
Cue-lottes, culottes, however you say them, there is no denying that these trousers are my savior for Spring/Summer. I am not the kind of person who enjoys showing a lot of skin at one time, but as the warmer months are now upon us, wearing something that will keep you cool as well as maintaining your style is a must in my book, this is why a pair of culottes works well. For a fact no matter what height you are, you can get away with some kind of culotte. Just make sure of the length. If you are 5’7 you can get away with any length, if you are below, that then you need to consider the hem length. Too low and you can look frumpy, too high and it can throw proportions well off, make sure you consider these when thinking about your purchase.
Lets talk about these Culottes that I’m wearing in today’s post. Jazzy little number from Zara, that are lovely, light and flowy. Perfect for the Summer heat. I teamed them with a Denim shirt to give a bit of edge to the outfit, slung on a long line Blazer which is super flattering. A pair of Metallic Backless Loafers to add a little bit of fun to the outfit.
All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Marks and Spencer Floral Maxi Dress and Animal Print Converse Trainer Boots.
My Old Faithful – The Leather Jacket
I thought I would start a series on my take of what is a wardrobe essential to me. First to kick things off is the old faithful- The Leather Jacket.
All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Marks and Spencer Floral Maxi Dress and Animal Print Converse Trainer Boots.All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Marks and Spencer Floral Maxi Dress and Animal Print Converse Trainer Boots.All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Marks and Spencer Floral Maxi Dress and Animal Print Converse Trainer Boots.
To me the Leather Jacket can be something of a icon statement piece or just blend into the background of a fierce outfit. No matter how rubbish you may be feeling that day, slipping on a Leather Jacket and a statement lipstick, you are then ready to take on the world so to speak!. My chosen Leather Jacket is the Bales piece from All Saints. I thought long and hard about this purchase, as for me its a lot of money to spend on myself with so many mouths to feed! If you have been reading my blog for a while you will know that the last Leather Jacket I bought was over 18 years and was woefully in need of an up grade so I felt it was justified!.
I chose this style because all the others seemed a little bulky on my small frame and I did look like a mitchelin man wearing them!. The Bales is a soft Lamb Leather (sorry!) I know for some this does not sit well, but for me if I am going to eat it, I should not be fussy about wearing it. It is slim line and has a double buckle on the collar. It has zip details on the cuffs which really helps when you are wearing a thick hoody or knit underneath to allow some well needed ventilation!.
All Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Topshop MOM highwaisted Jeans and Zara Star ShirtAll Saints Bales Leather Jacket, Topshop MOM highwaisted Jeans and Zara Star Shirt
Don’t get me wrong, you can get some cracking faux Leather Jackets on the high street for a fraction of the price. Also for what I paid for one Jacket you could buy at least 3 good quality copies. For me, I am into this whole minimal, less in the Wardrobe, investing in quality pieces malarkey! So each to their own, but if you do decide to take the plunge, there is no better time than now, as All Saints are holding a Instagram Biker Portraits Campaign where if you upload your photo wearing one of their Biker Jackets,then you could be chosen as the face of their new campaign. WIN,WIN!!
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My January Sales Picks Fur Gilet, Navy Polar neck, Blue Fedora and Rucksack
January Sales Picks
I have finally got round to writing about My January Sales Picks. If you play your cards right and do your homework before you go shopping in the sales, you are guaranteed to get in and get out in one piece! I have been formulating a capsule wardrobe for a while, so I have a list of items of clothes that I would like to add and these two were way up the top of my list.
Fur Gilet and Black Leather Rucksack
Faux Fur
My first January Sales Picks is this gorgeous Faux Fur Gilet from George @ Asda (similar). It was in the sale and when I tried it on it felt RIGHT. I was looking for a Gilet to wear for those occasions when a big old thick coat would just hinder you. For example clothes shopping, I don’t know whether it is an unspoken rule that retailers have (it certainly wasn’t back in my day ) to have the changing rooms at a tropical mid 90deg! I regularly get hot and irritable when this happens and I think it just ruins the experience, especially if it’s valuable baby free time. So the Gilet is perfect for this as you can pop it on and still have the warmth but it’s light enough, and with it being sleeveless they act like air vents allowing air to flow freely. Great little piece that will take you through to Spring.
Fur Gilet and Black Leather Rucksack
The Rucksack
I teamed this outfit with a Navy Fedora from H&M (similar) , black skinny jeans from Primark, Bardot Boots from Topshop and a navy polar neck from Zara. Oh yeah and The Rucksack. This is my second January Sale Pick. This is such a different direction for me but it makes you feel alive if you try something that scares you each day. O.k maybe that saying wasn’t applying to bags, but to get the idea. This bag made me feel like I was a teenager again. When I bought the ‘baby home’ my husband and I had a full blown discussion on how we would have held the bag back in the day. One strap over one shoulder, holding by the top handle and my favourite towards the end of my time at High School, both straps on both shoulders! This bag made so much sense to me now as I had been using a more constructed bag of late, but couldn’t fit hardly anything in it. I have also got rid of the baby’s bag a few months ago and replaced it with a Peppa Pig, which the bubs loves, but I am not down with carrying a dressed pig about!. So I thought a Rucksack would give me enough space to fit my stuff and his juice cup nappy and wipes. This Rucksack is from Marks and Spencer their Autograph range which comes out with a few simple, well made staple pieces, and this is one of them. Real leather and has gold hardware, simple but effective. Sadly they have sold out but I have put a similar one here.
Marl Joggers, Black Top, Pointed Court Shoes, Leather Jacket and Black Leather Rucksack
The Fleck Marl Joggers
My final January Sales Picks is these ‘smart’ Joggers. I have been looking for these for about 9 months now, when I found this pair which took me by surprise where I found them. They are from Marks and Spencer Lounge wear! Yes they are Pyjamas!! They are a Fleck Grey Marl with a black waist band and black ankle cuffs. They are so comfy, obviously! but throw a pair of heels and a suit jacket and you are good for work. Put them with hi tops and a leather jacket as (seen above) or even a pair of shoe boots would work well too. I love these because they are so versatile. These are also out of stock but I found a great alternative here.
Fleck Marl Joggers, Black Top,Leather Jacket, Pointed Court Shoes and Black Rucksack
These were my January sales picks. What did you pick up in the sales? Any great bargains? I would love to hear from you. Please leave your comment below and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
