Day Eleven

A depressing day of emails, meetings and trying to sort my life out. Days like this always encourage me to dress in a way that contradicts my actual position. So where I feel like I should be in horrible lazy clothing, I dress like I actually have some money/good stuff going on. I'm not the only one who does that, right?

In other news today, I found a pair of Jeffrey Campbells reduced from £95 to £20 IN MY SIZE ONLY, and I didn't buy them, which proves that I am slowly but surely maturing when it comes to my finances. I'm also kind of willing for spring to come early so it's been a pastely kinda day over here.

 

 

Blazer - H&M; Jeans - American Apparel; Jumper - charity shop; Shirt - eBay; Brogues - Primark; Bag - eBay; Coat - Primark; Necklace - H&M

Day Ten

Despite what the weather seemed to suggest yesterday, summer hasn't actually started, so I froze in this today. Might be time to bring the furs back out. My winter denial means they've not seen much daylight this year.

Leather jacket - eBay; Jumper - Topshop; Skirt - American Apparel - Boots - Topshop; Bag - Primark

This dalmatian print canvas bag is my new favourite thing. I initially bought it (for a bargain £1.50) for the days I'm running around with my laptop and gym clothes, but it actually makes a pretty cute bag for normal days too!

Day Nine

I spent this morning running errands, but having sorted out a teeny tiny bit of my wardrobe last night I decided to wear yet another sad piece that's been lying around waiting to be loved.

Top - American Apparel; Leather trousers - Topshop; Converse - Office; Necklace - eBay

I bought this sweat top during an American Apparel phase and have pretty much only ever worn it to the gym or to sleep. I wore it with a peacoat today which kind of reminded me of on of those outfits you'd reblog on Tumblr but looks really crap when you put it on yourself!

Teamed with leather trousers, this is pretty much the closest you'll ever see me get to the 'sports luxe' trend. A pretty pathetic attempt, but I just don't get it - sorry!

Day Six: Home Time

For the first time ever I felt absolutely no desire to leave my parent's house and come back to London. But I did, and tomorrow begins a new week of reality and responsibility.

Packing was an issue, and I ended up having to take a huge suitcase back with me because all of my things wouldn't fit into the one I'd brought back with me. Oops!

Boring, comfy travel outfit today due to spending half of it hungover and the other half sat on a train. In an attempt to keep up my New Year's fitness regime I also rejoined the gym, so we'll see how that goes.

Jumper - Primark; Hoodie - American Apparel; Denim jacket - car boot sale; Velvet leggings - Topshop; Frilly socks - H&M; Creeper wedges - eBay

When I got home my new phone case had arrived... And it's not too different from my old one! Clearly I have a very specific taste when it comes to phone accessories. Tack all the way!

I've got such a busy week ahead of me, including some pretty big plans to renovate my life, so stay tuned!
Hope you've all had a lovely weekend.

Day Four

Another PJ day, leading to an evening out. Having a casual evening in Bristol before I head back to London this weekend so it's nothing too exciting.

Being poor, my recent evening outfits have all consisted of high waisted trousers and a plain top, but somehow I feel that makes them more reusable. Statement looks are more one-offs for me, and I avoid wearing them multiple times. Looks like this I can wear for months and months without getting bored of the outfit or any of the pieces in it.

Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell (via Sarenza); Fur collar - H&M; Gold necklace - eBay; Cross earrings - Primark; Turtleneck crop top - eBay; Denim jacket - car boot sale; Disco pants - American Apparel; Clutch - Primark

Since I've bothered to put makeup on today, you can even have a pic of the outfit in action!

Day Three

I took a day off from work today and went shopping with my mum - I have Christmas money left over that I don't want to spend on bills or cocktails, so let me off this once!

I actually only ended up with a portable iPhone charger and some cute Charlotte Olympia-esque kitty pumps from Accessorize. And they were both bargains so it's fine.

Tomasina Cat ballet pumps - £26 £13; Portable Charger - £20 £6 both Accessorize

I've been lusting after the Charlotte Olympia kitty pumps for so long, and these were such a steal that I couldn't resist. Plus, all my shoes are either heels, trainers or ridiculous platforms following summer's grunge obsession, so it was about time I invested in some sensible shoes. Justification over.

Fur bag - Primark; Spike shoes - eBay; Black jeans - American Apparel; fur gilet - Asda; Jumper - Asda

Another thing I'd been hunting for forever was a black fur gilet. They're such a simple item, but nowhere seems to get them right. New Look had a gorgeous one, but the back was PU leather, Primark had the shape spot on, but it was only available in blue (wtf?!), and everywhere else were charging beyond the odds. 

I picked this one up in Asda, of all places, whilst shopping with my mum for New Year's Eve table decorations, along with the amazing fluoro jumper.

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