From Where I Stand

How do you usually put together your #ootd? Do you decide you want to wear your new top, and choose the trousers and jacket to match? Well for me, with this outfit, it all started with the shoes. 

Let's just take a moment to appreciate the beauty of my new booties. They tick all the boxes, ankle length, chunky heel which is high enough to give me a boost, but I can still run walk in them, and the luxury of the reptile print leather. The warm tones led me to swap my usual winter whites for pinky sunset hues - ranging from a tailored trench coat which will see me through to the Spring months, to this snuggly neopolitan striped faux fur stole which was a steal at under �20.

As well as the boots, Dune was also my go-to for my other leather accessories - you'll be seeing this structured handbag in many of my upcoming #ootds, as I swapped my more Summery backpack for the grey colour block tote. With three inside compartments, it's roomy enough for my daily essentials, and the chic grey colour perfectly compliments my winter wardrobe. As for the pom pom details - I added a keychain to my bag, as well as opting for these fun leather gloves - who said wrapping up warm can't be cute too!

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Boots by Dune  |   Bag by Dune   |   Gloves by Dune   |   Pom Pom Keychain by Dune   |   Coat by Topshop   |   Scarf by New Look   |   Rings by Monica Vinader   |   Brown Knit Jumper by Topshop   |   

Photography by Jay McLoughlin using the Olympus Pen and 45mm Lens and 75mm Lens

This post is in collaboration with Dune x RewardStyle

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Christmas Gift Guide for Teens

It's time for another Christmas Gift Guide! This time, for the teens. Loads of these things would work perfectly for your best girlfriends as well as your neice, little sister, cousin etc! Kicking things off with some cute stocking fillers from Topshop such as these Sparkly Antlers - perfect for those festive house parties, gingerbread man socks, or festive stickers.

We all know a tween who is obsessed with Zoella! And this box set is the top of lots of Christmas wish lists, so snap it up before it's gone! Currently available in Superdrug and online, this is the best of the YouTuber beauty sets!

We all know a girl who loves to give herself the perfect at home manicure, and Essie have the most beautiful gift sets. Their glitter polishes also make super stocking fillers!

And for the beauty queen, some of my favourite gift sets include the contour kit and eye crayon sets from Pixi, as well as Soap & Glory's legendary sets, packed with favourites!

If you can get your hands on the limited edition They're Real mascara with Swarovski crystals, you'll forever be known as the greatest gift giver! Sparkle and serious lashes - you can't go wrong!

Are any of these on your Christmas Wishlist?

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Knitwear & Neutrals

Happy Autumn everyone!

I know, it's not officially Autumn yet but boy does it feel like it. Crisp clear mornings, a chilly breeze and the leaves are just about to turn a golden colour. The drop in temperature has lead me to start bringing some new knitwear into my wardrobe, and this outfit officially marks my first knitwear-focused look of the coming season.

I'm in love with this outfit. It's attainable, it's comfortable, and it's so easy to wear. So many fashion bloggers post outfits that are not your every day wearable looks (and come on, I LOVE looking at them all!) but this one is on-trend, accessible, and seriously wearable.

It started with the shoes. I don't wear flats, you all know that, but my resistance was seriously stretched when I spotted these Celine-esque beauties for less than �30. I just couldn't say no to their pointy-toe perfection, and the neutral tones go with all kinds of ensembles, making them spot on for Summer-going-on-Autumn transition OOTDs.

Let's talk about the knitwear. Did someone say Wardrobe e-s-s-e-n-t-i-a-l?! Whether you love to snuggle up in lots of layers or want to throw this baby on over the top of a T Shirt when you leave the house, a knitwear piece like this simply doesn't go out of style, and boy is it comfortable!

Also, the jeans. A new favourite pair from Missguided (can you tell I'm becoming sorta-obsessed?!), the grey colour is universally flattering and the ribbed biker detail above the knee adds just another snippet of detailing and texture to the look. 

I added in the most darling everyday cream & tan handbag - a steal at just �19.99 - and it perfectly matches the shoes! I feel this is a look which I'll be rocking rather a lot in the coming weeks and months, so scroll down for further details and pictures!

Photography by Becca Rose xo

Snake Effect Shoes by River Island   |   White Knit Jumper by ASOS   |   Jeans by Missguided   |   Bag by New Look   |   

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September Suede

Is it true?

Is it actually already September? Does anyone else feel like summer only just started? I absolutely love Autumn - it's probably my favourite season for fashion (all about those layers!) but I just feel like summer has disappeared in a flash.

September means lots of new adjustments for our wardrobes, but it's a tricky one as the weather is still mild, meaning it's definitely not time to bring out our winter wardrobes just yet. We compare notes with our friends about the best summer-to-autumn transitional pieces that we can wear for the next month or so, and it just so happens that one of my transitional pieces brings two of my favourite summer trends into an autumnal look. This Suede A Line skirt is a perfect example of a fabulous transitional piece. The rust shade is the key autumnal colour, while the suede and scalloped trends will be sticking around for a little while longer. I'm wearing these lace up block heels (a steal for under �23) as much as I can before the temperature demands closed toe boots, and this white wrap top is a wardrobe essential - with a flattering V neck and belted tie up, it's a minimalistic piece which I reach for on a very regular basis!

I finish the look with my Chloe Drew Dupe bag - are you bored of this bag yet?! I'm not!

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The Denim Mini Skirt

A new wardrobe staple that every girl needs in her closet is a classic, button-down denim mini.

I'm talking about that one that you find reaching for with every top, every jumper (on a daily basis). The one that literally takes all of your will power not to wear every single day because it just seems to work with everything.

This particular classic button-down denim mini is a vibrant blue, and embodies that effortless everyday look, and it's also only �28. It begs to be worn with this season's rust shade, so I paired it with a new lace up top and my (also lace up) chunky heels which were a steal at just �22.99. The fashion steals continue with the bag. You've seen it before and this definitely won't be the last time it appears on the blog - my favourite Chloe Drew Dupe which I picked up for just �40. Get the details down below! Xo

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Denim Button-Up Mini Skirt by Fashion Union at ASOS   |   Rust Lace Up Top by Topshop    |    Lace Up Chunk Heels by New Look at ASOS   |   Chloe Drew Dupe Bag by Jessica Burma

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A Humongous Summer Haul!

After disaster struck and my memory card wiped half the files for a video that was due to go up last Sunday, I was scratching my head for what I could film. And then I saw the shopping bags. Lots and lots of shopping bags. Unplanned it may be, but this haul video is a big 'un, so have a lil watch and let me know which pieces you love, and which I should send back!

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What are your favourite pieces?

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