During 2019 I have made a conscious effort to rework my wardrobe and create a capsule wardrobe which would work for me for any occasion. I have watched plenty of videos of the essential items you would need and I would say my wardrobe is definitely near completion, but over the last month or so I have increased the size of my wardrobe.
There are so many how to guides to building a capsule wardrobe and the thing I love about capsule wardrobes is that you don't need to follow any. You can have as little and as big a capsule wardrobe as you like. I think as long as the items see you through multiply seasons and can work with anything in your collection then you can join the fam!
When I first tried a capsule wardrobe in probably march time, I really took my wardrobe back to basic. I did a mammoth clear out and condensed my items to about 50. Half of the items I gave away to friends and family who loved it because most of the items were in perfect condition, and then I packed the rest of my wardrobe away because it wasn't seasonally appropriate. So I was left using 1/4 of the wardrobes in our bedroom (1 section is Cals, 1 is for house items and the last 1 I used for washing baskets).
I loved using my more condensed streamline wardrobe and found it really easy to work with for the first few months, I think with it being summer it was easy to rework outfits for different occasions. Then the weather changed and I found it a bit harder to maintain the wardrobe. I pulled out all of the jumpers from storage and rediscovered some of my favourites which has meant I haven't purchased any jumpers this autumn winter which is great, but I felt like all I was wearing was a jumper and leather leggings.
I knew I had some room for some cute dresses that I could wear with tights and boots during the winter months so I have recently purchased a few different styles which I have wrote about here. All items which i can work with for spring summer with some sandals. Apart from two winter boyfriends coats that I purchased from Newlook, these dresses are my only other purchases since April time which I am proud of. The concept of a capsule wardrobe has really stuck with me because only last year, I was routinely buying new clothing for no real reason. Now I look at my wardrobe and see what I am lacking and what would work with what I already have.
Other than the new dresses I have recently purchased, to give me more options in my wardrobe during the colder months I re-evaluated my summer wardrobe in storage. I have loved splitting my wardrobe into seasons because it gives me more room in my wardrobe and most importantly, I tend to forget what items I have in storage so when I take them back out, I feel like I have a new item again. Saying all this, I needed some items to change up my wardrobe so I wasn't wearing the same outfit style every day. I have posted about some of the summer items I brought back out here. Now that I have purchased a few dresses I have no need for my summer items of clothing, so they have now gone back into storage ready to rediscover for summer.
So after this year how do I feel about a capsule wardrobe? I still absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone. It helps you love your clothing on a daily basis and takes the stress out of trying to make a outfit. I love watching peoples videos of their capsule wardrobes and seeing how everyone's is different.
I currently have about 70 pieces in my wardrobe (excluding shoes and accessories) and to some people, they would say that that isn't a capsule wardrobe. To them people I say, the great thing about capsule wardrobes is that you can tailor it to however works for you and if you saw the number of clothing items I used to own, you would be proud!
P.S. I use Pinterest every day to help me create different outfits with the items I already own, take a look at my boards to see if they give you inspirations! Chelsea Loves on Pinterest
Does anyone else find it extremely difficult to get themselves into gear during the winter? I am quite a lazy person at the best of times so once the mornings get darker and the nights get colder, you can imagine how much of a sloth I become.
Here are a few steps I find help me stay motivated during the winter months!
# make a routine
I know not everyone likes having a routine to stick to but I find if I don't have one, I just sit in my pjs any time I'm not at work. Whether its an evening routine to stop me getting into bed too early or a weekend routine that involves going out for a walk and visiting a new village, it just means I feel like I have done something with my time rather than waste it.
# batch cook and plan your meals
I love planning my meals for the week, for one because it means I can buy in the ingredients I need beforehand and two, because it means I have a delicious dinner to look forward to. It can be so easy to finish work, finally get home when it is pitch black outside and not know what to cook. Let alone the effort it takes to make a cooked meal!
I like to batch cook something like a lasagne or Sheppard's pie on a Sunday so that I have a warm lunch all week or a easy homecooked dinner to fall back on. I also find the easiest thing to do in the winter is to stick a load of ingredients into the slow cooker first thing in the morning when you have the most energy so by the time you finish work, there is no cooking to do.
# lay out your clothes ahead of time to remind yourself not to get into your pjs
When I do decide to have a workout at the gym I like to lay my gym clothes on my bed in the morning so by the time I get home, I have the urge to actually put them on and go. If I am planning to go out for the evening with friends, I also like to pick my outfit ahead of time because when I finish work in the evening, you can be sure I'll want to go out in some leggings and a baggy jumper.
# make plans!
I know it can be so easy to spend most evenings and weekends relaxing at home in the comfort of your fluffy pjs but I try and make plans on a weekly basis during the winter. I am an introvert person at the best of times so I know what it is like when your don't want to leave the house at all but, I do make myself busy. I like to plan meals with my friends during the week or Christmas events with my family at the weekend. I know during the Christmas periods most peoples diaries are jam packed anyway, I know mine is already! Got to love the season!
Let me know how you stay motived during the winter months!
First up is a new dress which I mentioned already in my last post and I haven't been disappointed. I wore this dress from Shein to a Christmas house party and I absolutely loved how it looked with knee high boots and black tights. I always think you can't go wrong with a black and white spotted dress in any season.
And since I love black and white spotted dresses so much, I picked up another one from the same website and have been wearing it to work with my cropped H&M jumper on top for extra warmth. I've picked them both up in a size medium so that it would be too tight on my back and I love the way they hang lose but look fitted with a simple black belt on top. I do need to stock up on baggy ditsy dresses so I may need to make another order!
Next up I have a green smock dress I purchased a few years ago from H&M which again is big and baggy but I normally pull it in with a belt. To make the dress more weather appropriate I just wore a black roll neck underneath with some black tights and a black belt to pull the outfit together. During winter roll necks are your best friends and I have been wearing mine none stop. They do sell this dress in a number of different colours and I stopped myself picking up the black version as I didn't think I got enough wear out of my green dress but now, I may need to keep a eye out on the website.
My last actual dress is a purple velvet number I picked up from Primark a few years ago and this is a dress which looks super cute during the summer with some little black heels but I think it looks even cuter with a black long sleeve and tights underneath. Sometimes I think I look a little bit young in the dress but then I try it on and fall back in love.
Lastly I have a jumpsuit (similar) which I thought I would add into this post because it is such a staple summer piece because of the design and I thought I wasn't going to get any wear till next spring. The materials of the jumpsuit isn't the thickest so I can only wear it for a few weeks before I need to layer some tights underneath. I have teamed it with my white roll neck to bring out the light colours but I can also wear it with a black roll neck which works better with the tights and black boots.
Do you have any spring/summer items you've reworked for the colder months?
Starting off with the most important product - lip balm! Everyone in my RL knows that I have problematic dry lips and sees the effects of them every week so I never skip this step in my morning or evening skincare routine. I have exclusively used Glossier Balm Dot Com since I first tried them some years ago. I don't know any other lip balm that rivals them. This is a crucial step in my routine to make sure my lips are looked after for the day so I always start my day applying lip balm.
Next I have what I call an under base product which comes in so handy during the colder months. I only first tried serums a few years ago and I do think the effects they give your skin are unlike any other type of product. During the day I like to use the Glossier Super Bounce Serum which gives your skin extra moisture and plumps your skin to make it feel younger and smoother. I find this teamed with a moisturiser is the perfect base for my make to last all day and my face to stay hydrated for hours.
Before I go to bed I like to apply Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate which I am pretty sure is magic in a bottle. I first picked this up in Brighton this year and after a little demo from the sales assistant I was go excited to try it! I have reads reviews where people have explained that the serum has brought them out in spots, I have experienced that myself but I was using it every night for about 2 months. I find this is a perfect product to use as and when your skin needs it. I like to keep this on my bed side table so after I have done my skincare routine and let the other products sink in, I then decided before I fall to sleep whether my skin needs some extra help that night.
Lastly I have two moisturises which are both affordable products from Boots. I have previously been a bit of a skincare snob when it came to moisturisers (bar the Sukin Facial Moisturiser which is actually the bomb and great under make up!) but when I ran out of my favourite Clinique Moisturiser I needed a replacement which was easily assessible and a bit cheaper. I tested the Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream in store one day and couldn't believe how light and hydrating the product was, and at £6.99 for 50ml (currently £4.66 on offer) I had to try it. You definitely do not need a lot so the tub lasts a long time and paired with my Glossier serum, my skin feels amazing afterwards. Full post of my favourite moisturises here!
My last moisturiser is the Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream. I am not a religious night cream wearer, as sometimes with dry to combination skin you can over moisturise, but hen I do I like to use this. Sukin is an Australian made, natural, cruelty free, vegan, carbon neutral brand and if none of that takes your fancy, its products feel so luxurious. At £14.99 for 120ml you really are buying a greta product from a great company at a great price. They have difference ranges which range in price but I have found with all the products I have tried, that they last so long. I first tried this product along with a few others last January and I still have some much product left (see blog post here).
Have you got any products you swear by this time of year?
I am still searching for items to add to my wardrobe to complete my aim to have a capsule wardrobe, I don't follow all the rules and I certainly have more items then the recommended capsule wardrobe but you can interpret it in your own way.
There are a few things which I am currently looking for to add to my wardrobe which I think will be
a welcome addition.
Blue Straight Jeans
I still don't have a pair of straight jeans in my life and the urge to buy a pair is growing daily. I can't justify buying another pair of jeans when I have 4 pairs of blue jeans already. I definitely need to declutter my jeans first before I purchase a pair but where to buy them from is another thing stopping me from purchasing them. I found this pair from Newlook which I really like the shape and colour off but I am slightly funny with jeans so the hassle of buying a pair which don't fit and returning them is putting me off. What are your recommendations for blue straight jeans? I have tried every Primark near me and I can't find their vintage straight jeans.
Black Blazer
Another staple in most peoples wardrobe which I am still lacking in is a black blazer. I know I would get a lot of wear out of one and I love the look of a black blazer, roll neck and a pair of blue jeans. This Topshop one is a lovely boxy fit with a tortoise button detail.
Ditzy Dress
I am seriously lacking in cute dresses I can wear with tights and boots in the winter so I did have a look on the Shein website this morning (which is currently having a black Friday sale) and purchased a few bits to try. I picked up this black and one collar dress which is baggy and flowy and hopefully flattering. I am having a sort of body moment at the minute and I was to stay away from tight fitted clothing that makes me look pregnant... Another dress that I picked up is this Ditsy Babydoll Dress which again is black and one but how many black and white dresses can you have? I will do a review of the order once it arrives as I'm sure you will be as interested in the quality as I am!
Graphic Tees
I have never really been into graphic or band tees but recently I have found myself being drawn towards them and I watched a clothing haul by Bang On Style and I became obsessed with her wolf tee shirt so I definitely want to add some into my collection now.
Patterned Tights
I may regret this and look about 12 but I am loving the look of a plain black dress and patterned tights this autumn and I would like to try the look soon. I am someone who loves a plain outfit so the tights will jazz it up a tiny bit and hopefully make a whole new range of outfits. I will let you know how I get on with this one...
There are a few things which I am currently looking for to add to my wardrobe which I think will be
a welcome addition.
Blue Straight Jeans
I still don't have a pair of straight jeans in my life and the urge to buy a pair is growing daily. I can't justify buying another pair of jeans when I have 4 pairs of blue jeans already. I definitely need to declutter my jeans first before I purchase a pair but where to buy them from is another thing stopping me from purchasing them. I found this pair from Newlook which I really like the shape and colour off but I am slightly funny with jeans so the hassle of buying a pair which don't fit and returning them is putting me off. What are your recommendations for blue straight jeans? I have tried every Primark near me and I can't find their vintage straight jeans.
Black Blazer
Another staple in most peoples wardrobe which I am still lacking in is a black blazer. I know I would get a lot of wear out of one and I love the look of a black blazer, roll neck and a pair of blue jeans. This Topshop one is a lovely boxy fit with a tortoise button detail.
Ditzy Dress
I am seriously lacking in cute dresses I can wear with tights and boots in the winter so I did have a look on the Shein website this morning (which is currently having a black Friday sale) and purchased a few bits to try. I picked up this black and one collar dress which is baggy and flowy and hopefully flattering. I am having a sort of body moment at the minute and I was to stay away from tight fitted clothing that makes me look pregnant... Another dress that I picked up is this Ditsy Babydoll Dress which again is black and one but how many black and white dresses can you have? I will do a review of the order once it arrives as I'm sure you will be as interested in the quality as I am!
Graphic Tees
I have never really been into graphic or band tees but recently I have found myself being drawn towards them and I watched a clothing haul by Bang On Style and I became obsessed with her wolf tee shirt so I definitely want to add some into my collection now.
Patterned Tights
I may regret this and look about 12 but I am loving the look of a plain black dress and patterned tights this autumn and I would like to try the look soon. I am someone who loves a plain outfit so the tights will jazz it up a tiny bit and hopefully make a whole new range of outfits. I will let you know how I get on with this one...
What are you planning to add to your wardrobe this season?
It is getting to that time of year again when your skin doesn't know what it wants to do, all this hot cold hot cold from the whether and central heating doesn't do it any favours and the inevitable happens... spot city.
I have a few products that I like to use when I have an unwanted friend staying on my face.
Superdrug's Naturally Radiant Gylcolic Pads £5.99
I first tried this cleansing pads this year after Caroline Hirons spoke about them on This Morning. Click here to see the video! I thought I would try them out since they were only £5.99 but I actually really really like them. I use them every morning and most evenings after I have removed me makeup and washed my face. I find that after I have used them my skin is smooth, even and spots seem soothed. I mainly get spots around my chin area so a have a few dark areas left over from old spots and I did find that the areas seemed to reduce in darkest when I used them.
When I have an active spot I like to rub these pads over the area once it has reached prime juicey stage and then everyday after to reduce the aftermath of the spot. The only disappointment for me with these is that there isn't a bigger pot because I go through them so easily!
Glossier Solution Skin Perfector £19
A product that I like to skin in my skincare draw for a day when I have troublesome skin in the Glossier Solution. It strips out all of the moisture around the area you apply it which is perfect if you have a raging spot that wont give. As this does strip your skin of moisture I tend to only use it when I have a spot and only apply it on the problem areas, too much product and I could end up with scales knowing my skin! But the product works great at striping all the gunk out of your spots, very hard core but good.
Loreal Pure Clay Blemish Rescue Mask £7.99
When I have the time to relax and leave something to work over time on my skin I like to use the Loreal Pure Clay Masks. I first tried the Detox mask a few years ago and when that ran out I moved onto the Blemish Rescue version which is great for a pamper night. I don't like messy face masks which take ages to remove and get on everything so I love how easy this mask is apply and remove. I find after I have used this mask my skin is smoother, calmer and spots are reduced in size. It does sometimes bring out new spots but I'd rather get all my gunk out in one go rather then get over one spot and then a new one appears!
What are your holy grail products for pesky spots?
I have made an conscious effort this year to reduce the amount of makeup I purchase as a whole and it is safe to say it has been a big success. I haven't brought any new makeup since 2018 and the last post I made about makeup was a review of makeup I gifted the previous years so I definitely think my beauty blogging days are officially over. But that is fine and my priorities for this space have changed massively so roll on the future!
Back to the post...
I thought I would show you my current makeup routine for autumn telling you about some of my favourite products from my more streamline collection and if you are lucky, you might get a selfie with the makeup one! (sorry didn't happen :P)
For my base I have been mainly going between two equally great foundations from two different price points. The first is the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation in Classic Ivory which gives a gorgeous flawless effect on the skin as well as not looking too full coverage or over the top. When I feel like I need a little bit more coverage especially in the evening, I like to add in a few drops of the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation in the shade 3.5 cream rose. I can't go wrong with either foundations as they both last all day on my skin.
For bronzer I like to keep it simple and use the Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette in Noorer as it can be lovely and subtle when I need it to be or built up to create a powerful look when I need.
For my eyes I have been going in between the same two palettes for over a year now, both Urban Decay and both amazing. The Naked 2 Palette is great for glitter and smokey eye looks where as the Naked Heat palette is great for a flushed natural pop of colour to match a sexy red lip.
And lastly for lips I like to keep it simple with a nude … or a darker nude - ground breaking I know. When I want a easy simple look I opt for the Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Sand and when I want a big of a darker I opt for the Kiko Lipstick in Velvet Passion which I can never find online!
This will probably be the only beauty related post I make for a long time now as most blog posts would involve all the same products so saviour it while it is here!
Like I have said before my fashion style is much more simple and classic since the beginning of the year and my style influences have changed as well. Most people who live for the capsule classic wardrobe always say invest in your wardrobe because they will last longer and I totally see where they are coming from but not everyone can buy a Sezane jumper for £80.
I would consider my wardrobe as a collection of classic and versatile pieces which all suit every other and all get a lot of wear now but my wardrobe is also full of Primark, Newlook and H&M with a few Zara pieces thrown in.
Now I like to think I look put together (most of the time) and so here are some of the ways I think help make an outfit look put together with any pieces from any price point.
1. Build outfits around a key piece
I find when I make outfits that if I start with a really get piece like some leather look leggings or a great shirt, the rest of the outfit comes together nicely because I am building pieces around this great item. Normally in the mornings I have some idea of at least one item I want to wear so I usually build my outfit around that and make it the star attraction. I have a leather skirt which I bought from Newlook about 5 years ago and whenever I style that skirt, I remember why I love it so much. It works with everything and people always compliment me on it.
2. Keep it simple
When I was younger I always used to buy the funky items with the funk patterns and then fast forward a few years, I would be throwing them out because I only wore them once. Although I used to love a pattern I always thought it drew attention to me and when I was a teenager, I did not want any attention at all. Now I have a predominantly plain wardrobe with a few key patterns thrown in here and there, with a few patterned shirts to add some print where I need it. I find nothing is more shic then a animal print top with a all black outfit but I do feel like If you want to look shic and effortless you can't go wrong with block colours.
3. Stick to the base colours
Now this tip can be interpreted very broadly as some peoples base colours are pink and blue whereas my base colours are cream, brown and black. It all depends on first what colours you already have in your wardrobe and what colours you know you will never get bored of wearing. I tend to stick within the earthy neutral colours for many reason - they suit my olive skin colour, they look great together whatever the season and they are colours which you can find in all shops at any time. I find when I create an outfit using my base colours I don't have to add anything else to make it look like I threw it together with no effect needed.
Any little point to add to this tip is to try monochrome outfits. Now monochrome outfits don't have to mean all black (which I live in right now) they can mean a all cream or camel or white outfit. I find when I wear a monochrome outfit it makes my body look longer and the pieces I'm wearing look more premium.
4. Accessories
When I make an outfit which to other people may look boring, all I need to do to make it a bit more formal or fancy is add some simple jewellery. Normally my choice of accessories is a big watch and maybe one more ring, during this time 90% of the time in a roll neck so there is no point wearing a necklace. I also have a few small over the shoulder bags which add a little something to an outfit and which can also bring a pop of colour to a monochrome or 'boring' outfit.
Lastly not forgetting the big dog... boots! I live for boots and if I could wear them all year round without my feet dying I would. Boots can make a outfit look finished and my favourite pair of black faux snakeskin effort pointed toe boots from Newlook maybe two years ago. I call these my classy boots as they make me look classy and make my outfits look amazing. My favourite look to pair these boots with is a black jumper and black leather look leggings, the boots just make my look like I have really long legs and it is so flattering.
5. Match your hardware
Might be somewhat of a controversial point as I know a lot of people who love to mix silver and gold but... I just cant do it. Apart from my silver engagement ring which I kind of ignore when I am picking my jewellery, the rest is always all gold or all silver. I don't know why but I physically can no mix them and I find when all my jewellery, the chains on my bag, my belt and my shoes match, it looks so much better!
6. Give extra love to your items
Since reducing the amount of items in my wardrove I have adopted a new love for my clothing items. When something looks like it is starting to wear I like to try and save it before giving it up for retirement and I also like to care for the items more so that they don't get to that point. I have invested in a fabric shaver from Phillips which basically shaves the extra bobbles off of knitwear and makes the items look new again. I also like to wash certain items on their own on a delicate wash so that it doesn't harm the item. I also have gone to my mum to save a few items which I can't part with yet.
Nowadays people are so focused on decluttering and condensing that they don't realise that they are wasting items which could have been fixed or items that don't have anything wrong with them. If you spend more time looking after your items, they will last no matter the price.
I like to get most of my hair inspiration from Pinterest and I have changed my mind about my hair a lot recently. If you have read my last hair inspiration post then you will know that I chopped off most of my hair a few years ago, since then I have grown my hair and then cut it again, then grown it again and then yes you guessed it, cut it!
Since last year I have been on a mission to grown my hair and I am slowly getting there. Here are some of my favourite hair styles currently inspiring me. As you can tell I am basically my life on Jess from New Girl at the moment!
Styling my full fringe with glasses is my favourite look at the minute so before I picked out my glasses in June, I used Pinterest to help me choose my frames to suit me.
Its that time again where I share my favourite tv
shows with you and i have some pretty good ones in my list this time.
C A L L T H E M I D W I F E
A classic
show for me which I have been watching for years. I ended up missing the
seventh series when it was aired on tv so I am so excited that that series is
now on Netflix! I am currently re-watching the sixth series on the website in
preparation since it has been a while, I don't want to forget anything.
I N S I D E NO 9
This is a
recent discovery for me and so far I absolutely love it! I love the concept
that every episode is non related but contains the same actors most of the
time. It stars Steve Pemberton who I have loved ever since first seeing him in
Benidorm. I am now on series 2 and I find them so interesting. My favourite
episode so far was S2E2 with Sheridan Smith, the episode gripped me and
actually made me cry. My second episode I totally recommend is S1E3 which kept
me guessing the whole episode who and what was real.
F R I D A Y N I G H T D I N N E R
This is
such a well written, well executed and well produced show, it should be on
every Friday night till the end of time. I started watching this at the
beginning of the year with Callum and we become obsessed really quickly. We
watched all the series' in one go and then got our hearts broken when we were
told the new series was being recorded. We are still waiting for the new series
to air ….
G I R L S I N C A R C E R A T E D
It is no
secret that I love a good documentary especially one recorded in a prison. This
documentary follows young girls in a American correctional facilities and shows
you their struggles inside and outside the facility. The girls started to
really annoy Callum but I watched the series till the end to see how the girls
finished the series.
S E X E D U C A T I O N
What a
brilliant show! There are many questions surrounding this tv shows like why the
hell do they have English accents but an American styled school? But man am I
excited for the next series. Most people have watched this show already but if
you haven't, go download Netflix right now!!
S T A C E
Y D O O L E Y S L E E P S O V E R
I have loved Stacey way before her stint on Strictly, all the way back in her Blood, Sweat and T-shirts days, so I always watch any new show she brings out. In this doc she spends a weekend at the house of different types or families, from a YouTube family to a house which is child led. I relate to Stacey so much for many different reasons so I love the questions she asks in her interviews.
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N M A S T E R
This show is fantastic and I am not creative at all. watched it while it airs last month and I was pretty sucked in. The show follows interior designers compete to be crowned the master designer and win the prize of designing a hotel in London. My favourite episode so far has been the lodges by the seaside, I really want to go for a weekend break at a lodge in the countryside.
S A N D I T O N
I have always loved a period drama and Sanditon has not disappointed me. Even if I wasn't a fan of period dramas, I would watch it just for Theo James. Imagine him in a gentleman's outfit and a cane... thank me later. I really enjoyed the show which follows a influential family who lives by the sea and tries to make it seaside resort.
A M E R I C A N H O R R O R S T O R I E S
Need I explain this? I have loved this show from the first series and although my interest has dipped along the series, I still watch the new episodes as soon as they are on tv. We are about half way in the new series and so far I seems good. I do miss Evan Peters because he is the king of AHS for me.
F R I E N D S
This show will not get old to me. I had to give it an honourable mention because although it isn't a new find to me, I watched this show every morning while I am getting ready so you can imagine how many times I have started again. I think I am on my 8th straight run of the show and although Callum hates it every time he hears the theme tune, I can't get enough.
What have you been watching?
My style has changed a lot over the last year and part of that is down to the new youtubers I have found over the year. Apart from one person from the list who I have been following for a while, I have discovered the ladies below and fallen in love with their style and channels.
# Emma Hill
I have mentioned emma before on my blog and I am still obsessed with her style, she makes the black blazer and denim outfit look so easy to wear. I love watching her wardrobe organising videos and she has just started making videos about charity purchases which interests me a lot. If you are looking for someone with classic London style then Emma is your gal.
# Freya Farrington
I found Freya's channel this summer and I first found her Primark hauls and I loved her style based on casual neutral colour scheme. She can make any outfit work and I have purchased some items I have saw first on Freya and I can confirm, they looked better in her!
#Dearly Bethany
Bethany is my most recent find and I am not ashamed to admit I binge watched all of her videos in one day. Her style is so simple but looks so sleek and put together, she can literally wear a pair of black trousers, a black jumper and a pair of boots and she looks amazing.
# Ruby Holley
I found Ruby only this year and she has become one of my favourite people to watch. She is the person that first got me obsessed with the loafers, mom jeans and shirts combo which I wore so much during spring and summer. I love her girlie smart sense of style and I have made many outfits based on her Instagram.
# Freya Farrington
I found Freya's channel this summer and I first found her Primark hauls and I loved her style based on casual neutral colour scheme. She can make any outfit work and I have purchased some items I have saw first on Freya and I can confirm, they looked better in her!
#Dearly Bethany
Bethany is my most recent find and I am not ashamed to admit I binge watched all of her videos in one day. Her style is so simple but looks so sleek and put together, she can literally wear a pair of black trousers, a black jumper and a pair of boots and she looks amazing.
At my office there isn't really any uniform protocol and if I wanted to come into work in some leggings and an oversized jumper/hoodie, I would get away with it. This doesn't stop me wanting to get dressed up for work and make cute smart outfits. I have always loved dressing girlie and smart ever since I was a little girl.
I remember running round my stores when I worked in retail in a checked mini skirt, roll neck and high black boots. Over the years my stamina has reduced but my taste in mini skirts hasn't!
I have a few staples that my work uniform revolves around and they are nothing too bold or daring, just a few neutral (but mainly black) items that work with everything. I do want to branch out every so slightly into more neutral colours that aren't black... but the habit runs deep. It just goes with everything and in winter you can get away with a lot of black items.
1 pair of black jeans (link)
an array of neutral coloured jumpers
a roll neck (link)
a black skirt (link)
a animal print shirt (link)
a cream shirt link)
a black patterned shirt (link)
a pair of black loafers (link)
a pair of black boots (link)
1 midi skirt (link)
1 pair of culottes (link)
1 logo tee (link)
Although I definitely did not need any more basis in my wardrobe, I did pick up a few things from my local Newlook today so make sure to head over to my Instagram to see what pieces i picked up!
Most mornings I post my outfit of the day so make sure you follow me to keep up to date with my favoruites!
Although I definitely did not need any more basis in my wardrobe, I did pick up a few things from my local Newlook today so make sure to head over to my Instagram to see what pieces i picked up!
Most mornings I post my outfit of the day so make sure you follow me to keep up to date with my favoruites!
I think as much as I love the idea of Christmas being right around the corner (yes I've just used the C word...), it has only just struck me that the end of year is also near! I do feel like I have achieved a lot during the year but their are a few more things I want to do before the year is over.
Make a current cake
A bit of a random one to start with but I have been saying that I will attempt my mum's famous current cake for months. What better time then autumn when you want something to fill a long afternoon?
Attend a Halloween party
I love getting dressed up and Halloween is the best excuse to go crazy with your outfit. I like to plan dress up days at work around this time as well so that is two excuses to dress up! Who is inviting me to their party?
Visit more villages
Callum and I love to pick a random village neat us and take a long walk, looking at the cute old fashioned houses and old style roads. We like to try the local pub as well for some weekend lunch and we haven't been disappointed yet. We would like to add more village pubs to our list. You never know when someone will ask you for a recommendation.
Get my batch cooking butt into gear
I love batch cooking and during the winter, my work lunches can get bored very easily. I recently made a big batch of spaghetti Bolognese and cottage pie and I looked forward to my lunch all week. I want to turn Sundays into batch cooking and slow cooking days.
Use my slow cooker on a weekly basis
I love using my slow cooker but during the summer I didn't use it very much at all. Time to get that bad boy out and like I said in my last point, use my slow cooker on most Sundays so I can spend my day batch cooking meals for the week.
Pass my second exam in Bookkeeping
I have only just passed my first exam for unit 1 but I am hoping by the end of autumn, I can say I have done two units. I am giving myself three months till I want to start the next stage.
Get my house sorted for Christmas
This will be the first year I have hosted my family for Christmas day and I am nervous! I only have a few things to do to get the house ready, like get some curtains for the living room, get a new table which will fit all six of us and buy a dishwasher because I do not want to be washing up all that! It is just getting time before one day you look at your phone and its the start of December.
Complete my Christmas shopping by the end of November
I know I have used the C word three times but I don't care. I have already started Christmas shopping and I would say I am 70% of the way so my plan to be ready by end of November should work out well. I am trying not to go crazy with presents this year so maybe I will do a budget gift guide.
Is it acceptable to officially call it autumn now?!
I hope so because I can't wait any longer and the fair lights are finally out of their boxes! Ever since I was a child, autumn has been my favourite time of the year so I thought, since it appears to be a tradition on my blog, to list all the things that make me love autumn.
Your welcome.
The festive films on Netflix
The amazing candle scents
All the jumpers in the world
Fluffy PJs
Roast dinners
Golden eye shadows
Hot chocolates
Log fires
Country walks
Country walks to the country pub
Dark lip colours
Bonfire night
Halloween
Film nights in
Baking sundays
Harry potter themed evenings with friends
All the layers
Your favourite black boots that you wear with everything
Not feeling bad for doing nothing all weekend but snuggle on the sofa
Shopping in home sense and TKMax
The smell of cinnamon in every drink and cake
Collars poking out of jumpers
Tights and boots with everything
Going out for sunday dinner with the family
Re watching Hocus Pocus
A bold red lip
Wearing my long hair down and not worrying about a sweaty neck - I know you know what I mean!
Mince Pies
Gavin and Stacey is kind of acceptable to watch
The dramas shown on ITV
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