Boho Biker

Harley Davidson T-shirt - charity shop

Knitted waistcoat - Primark

Leather trousers - Topshop

Boots - H&M

Rings - eBay/H&M/Primark

Necklaces - eBay/Tribes and Vibes

Wishlist vs. Wardorbe: Winter Shoe Edition

Shamefully, I fit almost every female stereotype when it comes to shoes. Here's what I want for winter vs. what I'm working with.

1. Jeffrey Campbell - O-Quinn

2. H&M - Platform Boots

3. Deena & Ozzy - Lottie Suede Lace Ups

4. Dr Martens - 4161

5. Kenzo X Vans

6. Ellie Clay - Trigger

7. Topshop - Argo

I have an endless amount of black boots so picking my favourites for winter was hard, but here are my winter shoe staples - just until I get around to buying all of the above.

1. Clothesminded - Two Tone Canvas Lace Ups

2. River Island - Patent Cut Out Boots

3. Primark - Cut Out Flat Boots

4. Office - 3 Eyelet Shoe

5. Shop in Shoreditch - Converse 113326

6. AliExpress.com - Silver Cut Out Shoes

7. Dr Martens - Original 8 Eyelet Boots

8. Schuh - Vans Era III Two Tone Trainers

As you can see there's a bit of a running theme. When it comes to shoes, I know what I like and I don't stray far from it: bold, black, and chunky enough to turn walking into a chore. At least they'll keep me firmly on the floor in the winter winds.

I threw in a couple of 'sensible' options for good measure.

Day Thirteen

My hangover Sunday has consisted of Breakfast Club with the hangover crew, Baileys latte's and streaming Les Mis. Ideal!

Cardigan - vintage; Crop top - Topshop; High waisted jeans - eBay; DM brogues - eBay; Necklace - eBay; Frilly sock - H&M

It can be as cold as it likes but I will be wearing crop tops through the snow, I don't even care. Also, high waisted jeans are an error when you're venturing out solely to stuff yourself with veggie breakfasts, but whatever. 

Hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

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 Five

I've still managed to avoid packing my things, but it's time to head out for some drinks with my girlfriends.

Being used to dressing for city life in London, it's funny having to pick outfits to go out in little country pubs. I love to wear heels and hats and lots of leather, but it just doesn't fit in here at all. I try not to let it affect my outfits, but I definitely feel conscious of toning down my look for evenings out here!

Where I usually wouldn't think twice about putting a bowler (and some 6 inch heels) with this outfit, I'm more than likely going to chicken out and keep accessories to a minimum tonight.

Chiffon shirt - Topshop (via eBay); Jumper - Topshop; Pearl collar - Primark; Leather trousers - Topshop; Pumps - Accessorize; Bowler hat - Primark; Handchain - Topshop

Top 12 Beauty Favourites

Since I'm having a lazy Saturday putting off packing all my things to go back to London tomorrow, I thought I'd do a post on my must-have beauty items.

Whilst I'm far more into fashion that beauty, and can't be bothered to spend much time or money on every day beauty regimes, there are a few items which I just couldn't be without.

1. Make Believe Self Tan Mousse - having spent months, if not years, trying to find the ultimate fake tan, I think I've finally nailed it. I've tried everything from budget St Moritz and Banana Boat to moisturisers to St Tropez, but this is by far the best. Nice smell, easy application, natural finish, and best of all it's white foam, so no streaks!

2. Sally Hansen Diamond Strength nail polish - from years of biting, my nails are weak and brittle. And undercoat of Sally Hansen's Diamond Strength under my coloured polish has definitely improved their strength and helped them grow.

3. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil - again, with so many expensive brands on the market, it took a while for me to find the ideal argan oil. Organix (available in Boots) is just £5.99 and doesn't make hair look greasy, no matter how much you apply.

4. Collection 2000 Fix Me Up - this spray claims to help seal your makeup, meaning it lasts longer without fading or smudging off. This may very well be a placebo, but I use it every time I go on a night out and I'm convinced it works!

5. Bare Minerals moisturiser - pretty straight forward. This was gifted to me after a make-under day with Bare Minerals. I use it daily before applying my makeup and I love it!

6. Lush Mint Julips lip scrub - removes all the dry skin from your lips; tastes like mint choc chip; you can eat it afterwards. Need I say more?!

7. Nicki Minaj for MAC lipstick - I love this Barbie pink shade. It goes with everything and lasts all night without smudging or fading.

8. Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb - my longest standing perfume, I've been wearing Flowebomb for three years now.

9. Bare Minerals Prime Time primer - another gift from my make-under day, this primer is better than the millions I have tried and tested. Would recommend to anyone who, like me, feels their foundation runs off within an hour of application!

10. Organix Brailian Kertain Therapy - I apply this to wet hair (followed by Moroccan oil on the ends) before blow drying to help prevent split ends. It smells great too!

11. Topshop Highlighter in Sunbeam - long lasting, and unrivalled (as far as I have seen) in terms of colour.

12. VO5 Ultimate Hold hairspray - it's been my life's mission, since my backcombing obsession at age 15, to find the ultimate strong-hold hairspray for my flat, pathetic hair. VO5's is exactly what I was searching for.

Bit of a long one today, but I hope this helps anyone who is looking for beauty recommendations without bias!

Day Two

Another lazy day today! Working from home means that I don't actually have to get dressed until I need to leave the house, which can be good and bad. Good, because it saves me putting outfits together, bad, because it's hard to be proactive in pyjamas!

I went to watch The Hobbit with my family this evening, and since I was only going to be sat in the dark, I put minimal effort into my outfit. It seems I'm having a pretty uninspired start to 2013! I just find it so hard to dress well in cold weather when all I really care about is not freezing on my way to the car.

T-shirt - Topshop Maternity (via eBay); Leggings - eBay; Pumps - eBay

A very eBay orientated outfit today, so it's probably a good chance to mention that I am completely addicted. I love bargains, I love packages arriving, and I love bidding. It's a pretty unhealthy, and ultimately expensive, addiction which is one of the reasons I started this blog in the first place.

Also, I have no need for maternity wear just yet, I just like my tops to be baggy and this one happened to be going cheap!