Pretty In Pink

Top - Topshop / Skirt - Fashion Union* / Shoes - Garage Shoes
Bag - Whistles / Necklace - Mikey* / Watch - Shore Projects*

Being somewhat challenged in the neck department I used to always avoid buying high-neck tops. I'm really struggling to find clothes that I like at the minute because everything seems to have a turtleneck. Even worse, most of these high-neck tops are cropped as well. Whilst I do like 90s fashion some of it is just so ugly & unflattering. These ribbed funnel neck tops from Topshop are my current fave as they're still on trend but they aren't cropped & the neckline is just right for me. I have them in a few colours but I wear the black one the most. I'm kinda tired of wearing dull Wintery colours so today I paired it with lots of pink things. I adore this bubblegum pink skirt from Fashion Union. It's a bit of a nightmare to iron & creases up again as soon as I sit down but it's such a pretty colour! I really like how the high shine material looks too. Not totally sure if A-line skirts suit my figure but I'm stuck in a bit of a fashion rut & fancied trying something new.

I'm also loving this gorgeous pink necklace from Mikey at House Of Fraser. Although House Of Fraser are generally considered to be a high-end department store they also sell a wide range of more affordable brands. They have so many beautiful pieces of jewellery available. I chose this one because I really liked the combo of pink & clear gems with a gold rope chain. It's so lovely & goes with loads of outfits. I've gone a bit shoe crazy lately & seem to have bought rather a lot of new ones! I'm so glad that chunky heels are everywhere right now because they're so comfy to wear but still give me some much needed height. I've always wanted a pair of tassel loafers but I'd never been able to find any that I liked until now. These ones are from Garage Shoes & they are perfection!

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Anyone Who Had A Heart

Jacket - Warehouse* / Shirt - Urban Outfitters / Skirt - H&M / Shoes - eBay / Bag - Whistles
Necklace - Urban Outfitters / Watch - Shore Projects* / Ring - Urban Outfitters

This is probably my favourite outfit that I've put together lately. It's a little smarter than what I would normally wear but still with a few cutesy things thrown into the mix. This soft pink jacket from Warehouse is such a great transitional piece. I'm not ready to don a Winter coat yet so a light jacket like this one is perfect for the current weather. It's very comfy & casual yet helps to dress up an outfit. I'm so glad that I've finally found a nice jacket without shoulder pads because god knows I'm broad enough as it is! I got this blouse from Urban Outfitters last year, it has the cutest crochet collar! Whenever I want a shirt with a pretty collar, UO is the first place I look. This H&M skirt is quite old too but it's still a firm favourite in my wardrobe. I've gone a bit shoe mad lately & bought these Charlotte Olympia kitty flat knockoffs from eBay. I don't think I could ever blow £500 on a pair of shoes no matter how cute they are so I'm quite happy with these dupes. They were only about £8! Although they look amazing, they smell revolting. I got them a few weeks ago but I've not really been able to wear them until now because they just had such a bad chemical scent. They're okay now that I've aired them out though, just beware if you're planning on buying some!

I wore this outfit on Friday to a Macmillan coffee morning. I am definitely not the kind of person who goes to regular coffee mornings as they are basically my idea of hell. It wasn't too bad though as I got talking to some mums from Chloe's new school & it was all for a good cause anyway. I'm trying to spend as little time in the house as possible at the minute as we currently have some wasps living in our ceiling lights! There's a nest next door but the neighbours won't get it treated as it's supposed to be the end of wasp season, ugh. They have been driving me crazy for months & I am starting to question my sanity(!) Filling my living room with Raid every day certainly isn't helping matters. It's been so hard to get any blog posts done as I'm having to kill wasps in between taking photos. So if the quality of my blog has taken a nosedive recently I'm really sorry & hopefully the wasps will leave me alone soon!

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It's About Time

Shore Projects Portland Watch* - £115

I've always loved wearing statement watches as they add something extra to an outfit & are probably the only truly practical piece of jewellery. It kinda makes me sad that nowadays people tend to rely on their phone to check the time rather than a beautiful timepiece. Especially when brands such as Shore Projects are bringing out such classic & versatile watches. As much as I love my Michael Kors 5055, sometimes I want something a little simpler in style & not quite so flashy. This watch certainly ticks all the right boxes. If you've never heard of them before, Shore Projects are a new British watch brand whose designs take inspiration from the great British seaside. They have created four classic watches, all named after seaside resorts. Each watch has been waterproofed to 100m & features scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass so as well as being a gorgeous wrist adornment, they are extremely well made & hard-wearing. You can choose from a brushed silver or gold rim with a charcoal or white face. I chose the Portland - a gold rimmed, white faced minimalistic watch with a mint green canvas strap and I couldn't be more pleased with it!

When choosing accessories I always like to go for items that match my outfit. I own far too many pieces of jewellery in both silver & gold for that exact reason! What I like most about these Shore Projects watches is that the straps are actually interchangeable! They're a total dream for anyone who likes their outfits to be matchy-matchy or if you just want something different to wear each day. Not only do they have these casual canvas straps (£20), you can also go for a colourful polka dot leather strap (£25) or a plain Italian leather strap (£30). Each strap also comes with a choice of silver or gold hardware to match the watch rim. For my secondary colour I plumped for the classic pink canvas strap. I love pastel colours so both the mint green & pink fit in nicely with my everyday wardrobe. I really want to get the sunshine yellow polka dot strap next, it's so fun & cheery looking! Each watch is completely customisable making them unisex & perfect for any occasion. Changing the straps can be a bit fiddly at first but it still only takes a few seconds. With these interchangeable straps you can practically have a different watch for every day of the week at a fraction of the price. It's such a brilliant concept & with their classic minimalist aesthetic Shore Projects' watches are timepieces well worth investing in.

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