autumn picks

Hello! It's now October, this year is going by so quickly! It's definitely autumn now. The thing I love most about A/W is the fashion! Knitwear and coats are appearing in the shops now. Here are some of my favourites!

1 . The Tartan Scarf I'd been looking for the perfect tartan scarf for the past two winters and finally found it in H&M the other day. It's quite long wide which is good for wrapping up! The red and black tartan pattern is quite versatile and adds a unique touch of colour to an outfit. £7.99, H&M 2. The oversized boyfriend coat/teddy boy coat

This coat is AMAZING! The oversized boyfriend style is really flattering and 'on-trend'. The faux fur collar is detachable so you can create different looks. The grey, white and black tweed pattern is also quite easy to match with different colours (particularly burgundy and dark green). 3. The Brocade Trouser

I've fallen in love with anything brocade this season! Both Zara and Asos have beautiful pairs of brocade trousers. I think they look great with a shirt, baggy knitted jumper and loafers for a smart, chic look.

4. The Wine Lipstick

I love dark lipsticks for Autumn and Winter. This Topshop one is definitely one I'll be trying this season! I also love Rimmel Starry Eyed, but it always seems to sell out in my local Boots! 5. The 'Slipper' shoe

I think these shoes would look great with Brocade trousers for a beautiful luxe look. I found these on ebay and they're available on Amazon too. I also love the oriental slippers from Office, now in the sale at £28!

Thanks for reading! L xxx

victoriana

Hello! Apologies for the lack of posting, I've been busy on my final Summer School of this year! Now I'm just trying to get everything sorted for my last year of college (!) starting Friday.

I'm desperate to start dipping into A/W dressing but the weather is against me and it's suddenly become hot all of a sudden! In my latest outfit I'm wearing my favourite new blouse from Zara. The lace detail is so pretty! And, at £25.99, it's quite a reasonable price as I know I'll be wearing it a lot! I teamed it with my Levi shorts and my Office Norties boots. I'd been wanting them since last year and hoped they'd go into sale..they never did :( but office opened in my town a few days ago and I had to have them! Thanks for reading! xxx

There's no remedy for memory

Hello! Just a quick outfit post from yesterday. I picked up these floral print cropped trousers from Jack Wills. I've been looking for some printed trousers for a while and at £14, these were a bargain! I love the fit and the navy and grey floral print will take me through to A/W with a baggy jumper and boots! I paired them with my H&M crochet top which is so simple and gave the look a more relaxed feel. Thanks for reading! L xxx

london

Hello! The hot weather we're having at the moment is completely unexpected! I had assumed that the English summer had come to an end, but luckily the weather this week has been lovely! I was lucky enough to spend the last week in London. Usually I only visit London for the day as it's not too far to travel. Visiting each day for a week gave me the chance to get to know my favourite city a bit better! I visited the Globe, which was beautiful, and watched performances of Richard III and Henry V. At only £5 for a standing ticket, a visit to the Globe is a must! I loved exploring the South Bank; there was so much going on! The Olympics has been great for London and Britain as a whole I think; the atmosphere was amazing!

Another exciting part of my trip was the purchase of AA disco pants! I'd been looking for dupes for a while but decided to go for the real thing! Despite the pretty hefty price tag of £70, I am really pleased with them! It's too hot to wear them right now but I'm looking forward to using them in lots of outfits in the A/W months. My go-to summer outfit at the moment is the one in my latest LB look, http://lookbook.nu/look/3866820-studs-floral. I love the bright floral print and the dip hem shape of the dress. The floaty fabric is perfect for hot summer days! I teamed it with my Zara tan leather studded sandals. They were a sale bargain that I've worn nearly every day since I bought them! I bought this bag recently and although it's not particularly 'summery' the black with gold studs will take me through to the A/W season. Thanks for reading! L xxx

mint and lace

Hello! Another college outfit today. I was lucky enough to find this mint green and lace jumper in the Warehouse sale. I'd had my eye on it for a while and was excited to find that, with student discount, it had gone from £40 to £22.50. I think it's a great piece; it's a really nice light knit so it can be worn on a sunny day (like today) too! I also love the pastel mint colour. I teamed it with leggings and my cream and gold studded Topshop loafers. The Topshop studded loafers seem to be the only shoes I wear at the moment! Jumper - Warehouse £22.50 Leggings - H&M £5.99 Studded Loafers - Topshop £28 Thanks for reading :) xxx

wish list: camo jacket

Hello! I've been noticing a trend for camo jackets lately! At first I wasn't too sure but they've definitely grown on me! They're great for adding a grunge touch to any outfit. Also, with the rainy weather we've been having in the UK they're practical for keeping dry, especially at festivals! My favourite is the one of the camo jackets featured in Zara's June TRF Lookbook, as shown in the photo. I love the way the cute diamante detail adds a pretty touch! I love the way Fearne Cotton has mixed hers with different accessories (the Del Rey Mulberry! <3) for a unique grunge glam look. Urban Outfitters also has a great camo jacket, but it's pretty pricey at £48. Have a look on ebay to see if you can find your perfect camo jacket at a reasonable price! Thank you for reading :) xxx

black and white

Hello! My new look on lookbook! The weather is so changeable recently it's quite hard to know what to wear! As it was quite hot today I opted for a more summery look. I paired my crochet top from H&M with my dip hem skirt, also from H&M and my River Island black sandals. The top and sandals are from my summer wardrobe last year and I've definitely got a lot of use out of them! I really love the trend for dip hem skirts and dresses which has emerged this year. They're a perfect mix of mini and maxi - the best of each in my opinion! They can be easily dressed down or part of a more formal outfit with a bralet for a special occasion:) Thanks for reading! xxx