She Wears (She Wishes!)...

I haven't blogged in far too long and my excuse can be that I've been leading a very dull life lately... I'm in my final six months of being a student so hopefully this time next I won't still be living on such a tight budget! One thing that I am actually rather excited about is my upcoming 21st birthday which has lead me to window shop online lusting after all these beautiful things that I can't afford. So I thought I'd share my pain with you all, here are some pieces that have stolen my heart...

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1. Topshop £60. I am not a bag person, I am a shoe person. I much prefer slipping on a gorgeous new pair of shoes than using a new bag for the first time, so it takes a special bag to make me lust after it. That my friends it this Topshop leather and croc effect suede bag. I love the slouchy look and the fact that it has long and short straps.

2. Topshop £46. I'm a sucker for foral dresses and I love this monochrome version, love the little cut outs at the shoulders. Great for nice little evening out for dinner or drinks.

3. Topshop £40. My housemate and I have been practically salivating over these leather shorts since September. You've probably seen them in store so I won't go into telling you how incredible they are.

4.&7. Olivia Burton £85/ £125. I haven't been a huge fan of this rose gold trend if I'm honest but it was love at first sight when I saw both these watches. The black is sophisticated enough for evening wear but would make a great statement for during the day. And the white is just lovely, simple and elegant. I can't choose between them!

5. Missguided £40. I spotted this jumpsuit on a fellow course mate at a Christmas party and I keep opening it up on my browser and then somehow I resist the urge to just buy it! I just worry that it'd swamp my tiny frame, but the blue is just beautiful and the draping and all the sexy straps makes it a great outfit for nighttime. 

6. Topshop £48. It's been a long time since I left my chunky heels behind in favour or strappy little sandals but these really caught my eye, I love the combination of textures and their simplicity.

8. Topshop £32. I am yet to find a skort that I really really love but this slightly different take on the trend is a winner in my book, the sexy slit is just enough to take this little number from dinner to dance floor.

High Street Wish List

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I've been a very bad blogger this last couple of weeks but I' all settled in my lovely new uni flat now so I shall be posting lots more. Plus I'm back in Nottingham which usually means going shopping all the time! All of that aside, here are my favourite high street pieces for A/W 2013;

1. It was love at first sight, as soon as the student 20% River Island event starts I will be straight in there for these little ankle boots! I find ankle boots can be a bit awkward on me but these sit a little lower which it perfect for me because I hate boots that make my ankles look chunky! And the gold capped toes are just bootiful.

2. I gasped a little when I saw this little skirt. Enough said.

3.Tartan? Check. Fur Collar? Check. Boxy boyfriend fit? Check. I was unaware that such sheer perfection could exist in a coat plus it looks like it'd be so cosy warm for the winter months. Miss Selfridge have done well here!

4.Even more tartan but hey, can't have enough tartan can you? 

5. I am obsessed with leather look anything at the moment and I think these quilted shorts have that added bit of texture, definitely on the 'To Buy!' list. 

6. Its a quilted sweatshirt with a tapestry accent, basically A/W in a jumper.

How to wear... Dungarees

The return of the dungaree is the latest fashion throwback, this time taking us all the way back to the 70’s. Dungarees and dungaree dresses have been spotted on many a stylish celebrity including Alexa Chung, Pixie Lott and Jameela Jamil. But don’t fear you too can pull off this tricky trend.

Keep it simple

Team your full length dungarees with a simple white cropped tee, a statement necklace and sandals for a laid back stylish daytime look. Add heels and a great clutch for a summer evening spent in a pub beer garden.

Don’t be afraid to go short

If you’re like me and a little vertically challenged you maybe a little dwarfed by this trend but not to worry short dungarees are just as chic and perfect for your holiday! Go dark on this variation of the trend together with a brightly coloured top underneath for an eye catching outfit for day and night.

Go bold

Go beyond blues and black with bright dungarees for the ultimately cool summer look. Or if you’re brave enough go floral mad with a printed version. Try an ankle skimming pair with classic court shoes.

Invest

Dungarees are a great investment piece to take you through from summer to autumn. Combine a short pair with tights, a closely fitted knit and a great pair of Chelsea boots. A full length pair goes beautifully with a chunky cable knit jumper for a cosy look on cold nights.

Ditch the denim

The modern take on this seventies classic means that dungarees are available in a variety of fabrics from soft cotton to tough leather. It’s a look to commit to but works wonderfully when styled to perfection. Try a fitted pair with heels and a ¾ length top.

I'm still on the lookout for a pair of dungarees that won't make me look like a child! Possibly not the best trend for us shortarses...

:) xoxo