Fashion Inspiration

I was recently looking through all of the new clothes on the MissGuided website and lemme tell you – They have some really nice bits and pieces on there. Whilst I was scrolling through them with my mad dreamy heart eyes, I just knew that I had to put them in a blogpost and share some of their best bits with you all. This is only a select few so, if I was you I’d head over to the website after reading this (be prepared to burn a big hole in your pocket). Ready? Lets go!!

 
 
I absolutely LOVE this embroidered mesh crop top. It’s gorgeous. I’ve been noticing recently that this kind of floral print is everywhere. Obviously, the floral print has been around since before us, our mums and our nans were born (haha). Yet, I’ve noticed that this floral print seems to be drawing on twigs, stems and leaves as opposed to the actual flower but itself. It definitely seems to be more Autumnal inspired (crazy I know but, all the sales are getting rid of summer clothes for cough cough AUTUMN WHAT!!!). Of course, it’s still a crop top and it’s still very summery but, I think it’s something you could wear all year round. I like how the model has paired it with a plain black bralet – I would definitely do the same. For the bottoms, I would find a faux leather skirt in the green/yellow shade that the stems have – It would look so amazing.

Ah, I really do start thinking of all sorts of amazing outfits when I see wrap over mesh trousers. Luckily, they do come with the knicker underlay so you would never be worrying about that side of it – From there you just need a pretty bralette or vest top and you’re sorted. The one thing that I love about these mesh trousers (something that other types are missing) is how there’s a slit up the leg of them, it gives them more of a “swishy” look which I think would look great as you were dancing on a night out. You could put sparkles and glitter over your legs and every so often, you would get the glimmer from them – It would look amazing. The belt is such a good idea, I really think it adds a statement to the outfit and helps to provide a block between the trousers and the top, adding to the contrast of the outfit. If you zoom in you will see just how beautiful the belt is – I need it in my life right now.

I know that this bralette may just look like your typical lace bralette but hold with me, holdddd with me. You may have noticed that it’s longer than your typical bralette and if you have noticed that, then you’re right. I love that the added extra length of it really helps to create an impact to the look as you’ve got more lace against bare skin which is always such a nice look. The plunging neckline and the skinny straps really give off a classy look – It could easily be very over the top but it’s been designed in a very simplistic way. My idea with this was that it would look amazing on a shorter person – Of course, it’s designed for a taller person so can you imagine it as a full length bralette (Just to set the record straight – I’ve never seen a full length bralette (EVER).  Wow, I’m glad I’ve finished talking about that – I feel like I’ve said “bralette” about a million times. Not an overexageration, okay.

I’ve only just realised how nice the skirt and the “like no other” top would look together. It would be such a simple and casual outfit yet, it would still look ever so nice and stylish. The blue denim has such a nice hue to it, it’s almost like the perfect shade of denim. It’s bright but, in a natural and worn in way. The fact that it’s distressed really helps in keeping with the worn in and casual vibes. There is a lot of rips across the skirts which in some cases, I find ruins it and makes it look overdone BUT the designers have really nailed this one on the head. You could definitely wear the top with the skirt, you could either: tuck it in, tie it with a knot at the side or even tie it with a knot at the front. There’s multiple ways to style it. I know it may look like the flowers/twigs are embroidery but, in actual fact they’re graphics. When I read that in the description, it made me like the top more. Everything has embroidery across it nowadays and I do really like it BUT sometimes it’s good to change it up a little bit. The other thing that I really like is the font of the writing, I like how it’s big, bold and quite officey. Officey is definitely not a word (haha) – I’m hoping you understand what I mean.

Okay, so the pink shorts and bralette are pyjamas but, I think you could definitely get away with it as an outfit on holiday or to a festival. Nonetheless, as a pyjama set – It’s absolutely gorgeous. I don’t know if I’m the only one (I’m sure I’m not) but, I feel so much better when I’m in a pair of matching pyjamas, especially when they’re cute ones like these. Even if you’re home alone and no one is going to see you in them, there’s something about a nice pair of pyjamas that puts you in a good mood and makes you want to get cosy and watch a movie. These are exactly those kind of PJs. Ahh, out of everything I’ve shown you so far I honestly think I want these the most. I know the saying is “A girl can never have too many shoes”. Well, I think “A girl can never have too many pyjamas” – You can’t go wrong.

 

What was that about saving the best until last? Uh huhhhh, I totally went there and I defineltely (by far) saved the best till’ last. I honestly can’t get over these oversized tortoise shell glasses. I mean – Look at the lens for starters, it’s a mixture of copper, bronze and gold; It’s the perfect shade. The contrast between the lens and the tortoise shell pattern is perfect, it flows so effortlessly. The final feature of these glasses that I love is the transition from the tortoise shell pattern to the plain black. So effortless. So chic.

I hope you enjoyed this post, maybe it’s given you some inspiration and if it has – My job here is done. I really can’t wait to start building a new wardrobe up and looking at clothes online has really been giving me ideas for the direction I want to take my wardrobe in.

Anyway, have a great week and thank you for reading.

See you next Tuesday.

C x

How to: Dress like a #GIRLBOSS

 

I was going to write a more lifestyle based post this week. I've been racking my brain about what I could write, maybe something about happiness or just general chit chat BUT I couldn't decide. All of my 'wondering thoughts' came to a halt the other day when I started watching the Netflix show '#GIRLBOSS' which is based on Sophia Amoruso, owner of Nasty Gal. My reason for this is because my eyes have literally been the heart eye emoji throughout watching it (haha), I am thoroughly in love with all of her looks in the show. She truly rocks everything she wears and so I decided that I have to share some of them looks with you.

If you haven't watched it then I'd definitely suggest it, it's going to make you motivated and bring out your inner girl boss as well as giving you lots of new outfits and style ideas.

 Lets talk about these heels/boots. Aren't they amazing? I love the black leather look with the solid wooden heel. The contrast between the two colours as well as textures goes perfectly together. Since laying my eyes on these shoes I've come to the conclusion that they're a staple item that EVERYONE needs. I can't be the only one that feels more confident in a pair of heels yet, I think these heels would make anyone be filled with confident. Looking to make pathways into your own personal runway? Then invest in shoes like these.

Throughout the programme, Sophia is constantly in red trousers and if she's not in red trousers she's in a pair of flares. Ahhh, if you've watched it you'll know how well she pulls off the look; especially the red trouser look. It becomes an iconic look throughout the show, very simple but also very edgy and intense.

Look. At. This. Jacket. It's vintage, it's colourful, it's different - It's everything a jacket should be and doesn't she pull it off so well? I love how she's styled it here, she looks like an edgy rock chick. The worn in shorts, no t-shirt underneath - It's so well thought out yet it looks like she's just thrown it together, isn't that what we all want from an outfit?

I think this is one of my favourite looks so far (I'm halfway through so that may change). I don't know about you but the turquoise bomber jacket is something my parents would have definitely dressed me in when I was little except it wouldn't be so fashionable because they'd pair it with matching trousers (I need to find a photo). The point I'm getting at is that Sophia has made me want something that I would have worn when I was little, just through how well styled it is. She carries it so well with a criss cross crop top and some flares. Talk about to die for, uhhhhhh.

This is also one of my favourite looks that I've seen so far. I've seen many jumpsuits in my 18 years but wow, wow, wow. This one tops the lot. It's a completely denim jumpsuit that ties around the waist AND zips up at the front. I mean talk about a perfect creation. The thing that I loved about this look is how it makes her look like a woman on a mission, she looks like she's going places in this jumpsuit.

 Well, look at this little beauty. A vintage Gucci jumper. Honestly, I'd be one happy girl if I was in a vintage shop and I found this little number and I bet you would be too. It's super casual but it still just screams 'style, style, style'. I'm seriously crushing on this.

 

 I don't know how to start this because I feel like I've said "I love this look" about one hundred million times but, I really do love this look. Underwear as a bikini? Yes please. It looks better than all of the bikinis I own as the pretty lace makes for much more of an intricate design giving it a lovely feminine feel. I like how she hasn't gone for matching underwear yet, the way the colours contrast and flow really makes it look like it's meant to go together. I need to try this look out.

Thank you so much for reading, I really appreciate it SOOOO much. Any comments giving me some advice or telling me your opinion are also greatly appreciated. What do you think of #GIRLBOSS?

Hopefully I'll be dropping a lifestyle post this time next week but who knows? I may get a crazy urge to write about clothes again so expect the unexpected.

How To: Dress Like a Style Icon

 

So, it's currently 1:30am and I'm sat nursing a cold whilst inhaling steam from a mug with "chocolate heaven" written across it. Seriously, the weather has been beautiful in England lately and lets not forget the fact it's May aka spring yet, I still wind up with a cold. I've been planning this post and was going to write it upon waking in the morning but, thanks to this cold, here I am. Hey.

As you've probably guessed by the title, today I'm going to be showing you how to dress like a style icon. In my opinion, personal style is an important thing and it's something that everyone has even nit they're not necessarily seen as "fashionable". I see my personal style as art, it's my creative outlet and a form of expressing who I am. Sure, I get a lot of ideas from stalking instagram and pinterest for outfit ideas and of course, there's certain people whose outfits I never fail to love.

So, it's time for me to show you my style icons and share some tips on how to dress like a style icon.

 

Vanessa HudgensSinger & Actress  Instagram - @vanessahudgens

My first icon of choice is Vanessa Hudgens and I'm sure I don't really need to explain why. Her looks are effortless and always so well coordinated. She uses simple patterns, as you can see with the polka dot dress which overflows with vintage vibes. As you can see, she's not afraid of vibrant colours; this girl really knows how to work a yellow. She knows her colour pallets and she knows the best way to make a colour pop is to have it against a simple background, here she uses white - Her outfits are put together so well.

Overall, her style is bohemian/hippy chic and everyone in the world knows this (maybe a slight over exaggeration).

TIP #1 Have an established style and own it.

I love all of her outfits here, especially the pretty detailed dress. It's very feminine. The thing that I like about all of these outfits is what she's thrown over them; grandpa style cardigans. They're nothing special, they're very simple in fact but they really do make the outfit.

TIP #2 Throw a cardigan over your outfit and sometimes have it draped over your shoulders instead of wearing it properly.

 

Zendaya

Actress & Singer  Instagram - @Zendaya

 

 

My second icon of choice is Zendaya and seriously, is it any wonder why? I feel like a school girl saying this but, she just looks SO cool. I feel like she goes for very comfy outfits, outfits that are casual and chill but she owns them in her own way. She isn't scared of a little bit of experimentation with clashing patterns as you can see with her cheetah patterned baseball cap and camo trousers. Doesn't she pull off cameo so well? She also has her own clothing line called "Daya by Zendaya" which gives me even more need to make her a style icon.

TIP #3 Don't be afraid to experiment with clashing patterns.

 

The thing that I love about Zendaya's style is that she's got a very chill and casual look to her and then BAM out of nowhere comes this look. I mean look at her she looks like an earthly goddess in this mustard yellow scarlett trimmed Dolce & Gabbana gown. She looks so iconic. I love the parrots and the flowers, everything about this look is amazing.

 

 

Jessica Anne Woodley

Former MIC star  Instagram - @jessicaannewoodley

 

 

Jessica's style is very similar to Zendaya's in terms of the casualness and often wearing flats etc... However, I feel that Jess has a bit more edge to her style and even though her outfits are casual they stand out a lot, just from the way she carries them. She uses very simple colours and patterns but definitely isn't afraid to experiment with a more "wild style".

 

 

One of the coolest things about Jessica's style is her use of fur coats (check out her insta, they're everywhere). Her fur coats are where she ups her style game, it's where she takes her casual outfits to the next level of glamour. From high street to cat walk. The best thing is that she wears them so often that they've become "her thing".

 

TIP #4 Find an accessories you like, experiment with it and make it "your thing". Write your name all over it.

 

That's all from me today, I hope you enjoyed the post and got some ideas from it. I'm going to try and somehow put up with this blocked nose, wish me luck.

 

Thank you so much for reading, Chloe x