Autumn Fashion for 2010

Today is the 15th of September and I was coming home yesterday from work and I couldn't help but notice how Autumny it felt. The leaves were dropping off the trees and it had just been raining so there was that distinct smell which always reminds me of Autumn. The bottom of my trousers got wet and I knew I should have taken my umbrella.


Then I thought, "Hang on, I'm not ready for Autumn yet!" It seemed to me like it was still too warm to be Autumn but then yesterday said different! So how do you make that transition from Summer to Autumn without feeling sweaty and hot or not warm enough??


Well, I was thinking along these sort of lines. Wear some nice boots and thin tights with a dress and cardigan? Or maybe skinny jeans with tops were you can add layers on if needed. I've looked around the internet and here are some of my ideas:

Dress, Knee-high Socks, Black flat boots, Bow Beret, Worker Boots, 70 Denier tights, Grab Bag, Knitted Cardigan, Box Owl Ring, Suede Necklace

I know there's more of certain things but I thought with this cute little dress you can mix and match the items for variety. Here are some more accessories I thought would be great for Autumn:

Bear Beanie, Croco Bag, Snood, Woven Scarf, Coral Ring, Buckle & Stud Boots, Floral Umbrella, Flower Corsage, Mini Hair Straighteners (only £10!), Hoop Charm Earrings.

With the accessories I've gone for a pale colour theme with peaches and browns, rather than dark colours as I feel everyone always goes for the darks when it starts to get cold but that's boring! I added the mini straighteners in there as more often than not my hair gives into the harsh cold and goes frizzy.

Let me know what you think about all this, I absoultely adore browsing through shops when it hits new season.

Things That Inspire Me

Have you ever sat down and thought what it is that inspires you? What is it that you love and affects the way you live your life, the way you dress etc.? Today was the day when I actually thought about what inspires me and why, and so to document this I've decided to put a collection of images, videos and articles which have especially inspired me over the past 6 months or so.

Back in January I did a post on 1940's fashion on a budget and included a clip from The Notebook. Little did I know that this film would have such a detrimental effect on me and how I view life. So this is number one of my inspirational nibblets - not only did I find their fashion just so clean cut and sexy, but it was also their manorisms during this period which most of us don't do nowadays. I'm talking romance and dancing, fairground rides and boat rides out on lakes. The story of The Notebook is just so hopelessly romantic and beautiful, I challenge anyone not to be affected by it, as it's also about different social classes and two people who have to overcome ths to be together.

The final thing which inspired me the most was the love of the two people throughout the film. Even during the end when dementia takes over, Noah still reads to Alli to bring back her memory and gets so upset when she forgets, it really was upsetting at the end!

Other things which insire include:

Pink : Sunshine : Flowers : New York : City living : Wedges : The high street : Magazines : Catwalks : Nature : Jewels : Little trinkets : Women : Books : Romance : Architecture : French living : Fur : Hearts : Stripes : Heels : Sun rise and sun set : Jeans : Glamour : The red carpet : Curls : Fun : Holiday fever.

This sums up how I feel at the moment:

credit to ElRicon 

Other sources of inspiration include:

Sex and the City 2

Dita Von Tease

Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did putting it together!

Shorts Are In!

Image thanks to Lin Pernille ♥ Photography

I don't know about you but I can't help but notice that cute, summery shorts are everywhere at the moment and I do love them. They are comfy and practical, but worn with the right things they can be classy and sexy and that's what I like about them. I recently bought some blue stripped shorts from Dorothy Perkins and they are so so cute - It's like, I'm going through a phase of wearing nothing else but these shorts.


So anyway, I thought, seeing as this summer is turning out to be quite a good one, why don't I show you guys the other shorts on my wish list at the moment? I know I won't be buying all of them but one can dream!!

New Look £10 (Similar to the ones I bought from DP)

Republic £19.99

Topshop high waisted hot pants £28

Forever 21 $17.80 - loving the belt!

Miss selfridge braces shorts £29

Asos roll down shorts £30

Desire clothing £16

Topshop tobacco coloured shorts £30

Desire clothing £12

Boohoo.com £8

Miss Selfridge £22

I am especially loving the braces shorts - they are so cute! Doubt they would suit me but heyho, I still love them!

Let me know what you think about them, how you would wear them etc. All of your comments are important and I love to hear them!

Summer Essentials - Beachwear Part Two

Image thanks to Sheepback.Cabin

Here is number two of my Summer Essentials. Part One covered the bikinis and swimsuits which suit different body shapes so if you need any inspiration on this, check it out. The next part in the series is covering what to wear when you're at the beach or when it's hot but which can be transferred through day to night. If you don't know what I mean, I'm talking - dresses/tops/trousers to cover you up a little bit more but which still keeps you cool in the heat. Not only will the following outfits keep you cool, they also look GREAT, and can be transferred from day to night.


So what kinda thing am I talking? Take a look.

Feel free to mix and match all the accessories as I only put these on for ideas. All together it might look a bit overwhelming. To transfer this onto a night look, add some nice heels and there you go!


Maxi Dress - Republic £26.99, Flip flops - New Look £12, Straw Hat - F21 $13.80, Sunglasses - Top Shop £15, Earrings - New Look £8, Ring - F21 $4.80, Necklace - New Look £8, Bag - Desire Clothing £22, Bangle - Boohoo £10

This one is sort of more for the night time when you go out. Wedges are summery and comfortable and these look gorgeous with the dress. Again mix and match with the jewellery, but overall a very pretty look. If you want to wear this during the day, I would just suggest flats or flip flops and you still have a great daytime look.


Dress - Boohoo £25, Bow Wedges - New Look £20, Bangles - Topshop £10, Mole Bag - Promod.co.uk £19, Camera Earrings (LOVE THEM) - Top shop £6, Sunglasses - Boohoo £10, Ring - Boohoo £8, Bi-material earrings - Promod.co.uk £7.50




The overall theme I've tried to create is a sort of tropical-summery-light one, where you can transfer all of the above items from day to night, to on the beach. Most of the items are reasonably prices as I know that we don't all have masses of money (including me). Hope you enjoyed and got some ideas!

Summer Essentials - Beachwear Part One

Image thanks to slavikgo

Going on holiday this year? I am hoping to be and I CANNOT WAIT to get shopping for some new things for holiday! But, not all of us have bodies to die for and most of us all have a hang up of some sort about our body. But rather than be depressed about it, or swear to yourself that going to the gym two months beforehand is going to fix them, why not embrace them? Make the most of what you've got! Not sure how to do it? Here are a few tips I've read on the internet or magazines that might help you when choosing a bikini/tankini/swimsuit:


Girls with big boobs - If you have a big bust, underwire provides support but can look a bit ugly and the general look of under wired bras is not always flattering. So, try halter neck bikinis that provide support but also look gorgeous. In addition, buy swimsuits with high cut necklines, or ones with ruffles and patterns elsewhere which draw attention away from your breasts.


Girls with small boobs - You can buy lots of swimsuits and bikinis now with adjustable padding to add if you feel you need to increase the size of your breasts. You could also look for bikinis where you can adjust the pull between the cups, which can help to create more cleavage.


Girls with a boyish figure - It might be best looking for swimsuits that have high cut legs, ones that have ruffles to add detail, and also tie up bikinis which add extra detail to your sides. You could also go for a low cut neckline to show off your boobs to create a more feminine look.


Girls who are curvaceous - Girls who are curvaceous should draw attention to their best bits and if this means you have great boobs - go for halter neck bikinis to attract the eye there. If you are pear shaped but hate your bum, go for darker coloured bottoms to draw less attention here and upwards instead. We all know that black is a slimmer! Wherever it is you feel uncomfortable about, avoid frills or ruffle bits around these areas to make you feel happier and draw the eye away from there.


Girls who are short - low cut bikinis are great as they lengthen the torso and a halter neck style top helps draw attention to your boobs. These both look good, and draw attention away from the bits you may not like so much.


Girls with big thighs - high leg cuts are great for making your legs look longer but without revealing too much flesh. You could also go for detail which is centred around your boobs and top half which draws attention away from your legs if this is what you're worried about. Remember that darker colours are slimming, so lighter colours up top and darker colours blow are great for this.


Girls who are pear shaped - Tankinis are great for pear shaped women - they cover your stomach if you would rather hide it and also cover the top half of your legs and balances your figure out. You could also go for halter neck or plunging bikinis or swimsuits as these draw attention from your wide hips and thighs. Boxer style shorts are to be avoided as these accentuate your hips.


Do remember though, everyone is beautiful regardless of shape.


Why not take a look at some of the cutest and unusual swimsuits and bikinis I've come across so far whilst browsing? If you are anything like me, I am struggling to make a decision on the many many bikinis that are out there and so maybe this will help you out a little!

Black embellished trikini - New Look, Asymetric swimsuit - Topshop, Tropical bikini - Topshop, Crochet brown trim - Boohoo.com, Red, white, + blue flower bikini - Peacocks, Rio print swimsuit - New Look, 50s style swimsuit - Oli.com.

Festival Fashion

Image thanks to Glastonbury Festival website

If some of you are anything like the people I know, you'll be going to at least one festival this summer. Although I don't particularly enjoy going to festivals, I do love looking at fashion inspired by the sometimes muddy surroundings, warm weather and a casual style and I LOVE the music. So, I thought I would take a look at the current fashion trends suitable for festivals to give you inspiration if you are planning on going to one this year.

Desire Clothing has clothing at an affordable price but which is bang on trend and I love it. Jeans and big T shirts/vests are great for festivals as they are practical but also fashionable. Wear either flats or flip flops depending on the weather.

Asos have some amazing dresses and denim pieces at the moment that you can either team together or wear them separate. Festival style has a sort of I-don't-care feel about it but which is effortless.

   

Boohoo show that you can also wear lace with big boots and big bags. It tones down the pretty girly feel of lacy tops and dresses and is comfortable to wear as well. Boohoo are budget friendly so if you do ruin them whilst away you can always buy another to replace.

 

Although Topshop are how looking at collections for a summer fete, why not extend this to your festival? The high waisted shorts and pretty skirts can be worn with military style boots and jewellery. You could also wear the demin dresses with this style as well so give it a try!

New Look offer some beautiful tops and accessories for your time at the festival. Along the same theme as the others, team denim with pretty tops, and top it all off with big leather bags and straw hats.

So, as you can see there are loads of current bits to choose from for your stay away at the festival. Remember to take lots of photos and enjoy the music. Most of all though, have fun!