Playsuit - Asos

Boots - New Look

These photos were actually taken a little while ago before the real cold weather set in and I completely forgot about them.  I wanted to share them though as I loved this playsuit when I saw it in the Asos sale and am a little sad that I only got chance to wear it once before it started getting a bit too cold for bare legs.  

This got me to thinking are playsuits really just for summer?  Playsuits are a style I really love but tend to avoid in the winter.  I like to get all wrapped up cosy and warm.  This means a lot of my clothes sit in the wardrobe the majority of the time though, and since buying my own house I have been a little strapped for cash when it comes to clothes shopping.  So, my mission this winter is to find a way to make use of my wardrobe and find a way to adapt the clothes I already have into my winter wardrobe.  I still haven't figured out how I am going to do that with this playsuit yet though.  I don't think black tights would work due to the lighter colours.  But I think layering it over a polo neck or pairing it with a chunky knit might work.  If I wore these in black then I might just be able to tie in the black tights and a pair of black boots, and it just might work.  We will see...

After trying to find the links to these items I've just found that the playsuit is even less in the sale now and is still in stock in all sizes and the boots are now reduced too.  The playsuit is now only £10,  I think it was around £15 when I bought it.  The boots I was actually lucky enough to win on Instagram but they have been reduced online to £13.  I have been seeing white boots everywhere recently and I love this little kitten heeled pair, they are perfect for daytime and are super comfortable too.

How do you adapt your summer wardrobe for the winter?

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Jumpsuit - Asos

T-shirt - New Look

Sandals - New Look

I had a £20 voucher for Asos leftover from my birthday, which was all the way back in April, how I managed to go that long without spending it I have no idea!  Anyway when I saw that the sale had started I thought I'd have a look through and see what I could get with my voucher.  There were a few dresses that I liked but it was this jumpsuit that really caught my eye.  It looked perfect for all the sunny weather that we were having, which has disappeared slightly now, and I knew I'd find a way to transition it into my autumn wardrobe.  The best part; it's reduced from £35 to £14, less than half price!

Unfortunately the sun seemed to have disappeared by the time my Asos order arrived, so it was a little chilly to wear on it's own.  So I tried layering it over a simple black tee and I actually quite like it.  It adds a little more contrast and makes the black floral print pop out that little bit more.  This is what I love about jumpsuits, they are so easy to wear but just make it look like you've put that little bit more effort in than you actually have.  It's also super comfy and how cute are those little tassels on the bottom?

I also bought a playsuit in the Asos sale, so I am hoping the sun makes a reappearance before the end of summer (especially as I am going on holiday next week) and I get to wear it.  Did you pick up any bargains in the Asos summer sale?

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Top - New Look

Jeans - Zara

Belt - Asos

Boots - Office

Well it's pretty safe to say that this is not today's outfit!  Today we've finally got the snow that I've been wishing for since before Christmas and it's actually cold enough to get my fur coat out.  So, expect to see that on here very soon, as long as the snow sticks around for a few more days.  I know most people are wishing for it to be Spring already but I'm happy for it to snow for just a little bit longer.  I love getting all wrapped up and cosy.  There's also just something about watching the snow fall that I find so relaxing.  You can't beat a good walk in the snow, followed by a well earned hot chocolate.

Back to the outfit, this is actually what I wore at the weekend to go for a little mooch around the shops and for lunch with my mum and nan.  It was still very cold but the sun shined all day long.  After my last post, which expressed my love of polka dots, it was only fitting that I wore this top.  I actually picked this top up in the sale at New Look not long after Summer last year in the sale for £7. I must have foreseen the love for polka dots I would have back then, ha ha.  I just love how it makes these ripped boyfriend jeans look a little less casual.  Perfect for a spot of shopping and lunch.  I managed to pick up a few new bits for the house too.  My nan even treated me to a shiny new desk!  I can't wait to set up my own little office space to blog in.  Let me know if you'd like to see more interiors and house stuff here on the blog.  It's something I've got into a lot more and spend a lot of time browsing now we've bought our own house.  My latest discovery being JYSK, it's like a mini version of Ikea, I love it!

In other news, I have had to say goodbye to my iPhone. After a year and a half it is officially dead... yes, I may not have helped by dropping it then having the screen replaced to then drop it in the toilet... I have had nothing but bad luck with this phone and have decided that it's time to go.  After hearing such great things, I have decided to make the switch from Apple to Samsung.  My new phone arrived today and I can't wait to try out the camera on it, it looks amazing!

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L-R: Boohoo £13, Asos £26.50, Lazy Oaf £39, Pull & Bear £20.50

L-R: River Island £36, New Look £17, Missguided £22.50, Pull & Bear £30

L-R: Wolf & Whistle Bikini Top £15, Vero Moda Swimsuit £20, Asos Bikini Top £14, Playful Promises Bikini Top £16

L-R: New Look £13.50, Asos £33, Asos £26, Head Over Heels by Dune £19.50

L-R: Parisian £18, Asos £26.50, Asos £16.50, Asos £22.50

I've been struggling to blog again lately due to my lack of self confidence and my anxiety creeping back up.  Then I remembered the whole point in opening up about my anxiety and self esteem issues on the blog is so that I could share my experiences and not let it stop me from blogging because I was trying to hide that part of my life.  So here I am sharing a little bit of what I love to do when I'm not feeling great.

Both my Nan and Grandad have not been well lately, as well as a cancer diagnosis within the family, things have just got on top of me.  Therefore my anxiety has increased and I've just been focused on trying to keep on top of that by exercising, yoga, meditation, baking and trying to take time out to relax.  When I'm not feeling the best one of my favourite things to do is a little online shopping, but as I have put myself on a spending ban to save for a house and my next tattoo all I can really do is browse.  This has left me with a ton of wishlists with lots of bargains that are too great to miss, as the summer sales have started.  If you're anything like me I prefer not to spend too much on my summer wardrobe for the little amount of sun we get here in England it's just not worth it, so I thought I'd do a little series of posts sharing my favourite sale finds from different online stores so that all this imaginary shopping that I'm doing doesn't seem like a complete waste of my time.

I decided to start with Asos as it is one of my favourite online stores and it's so nice to browse different brands all in one place as you can browse a more diverse range of styles.  It's a great place to shop for people like me who like to mix up their style from girly to grungy.  My absolute top picks here are the Boohoo dress, River Island jacket, Asos boots and the little gingham playsuit.

Have you found any great bargains in the summer sales?

Jumpsuit - Asos

Vest (worn underneath) - Primark

Belt - Asos

Shoes - New Look

Hat - H&M

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with jumpsuits, I think they look great and can be super easy to wear but what a pain it is when you need the toilet, especially when you're out and about.  There's nothing worse than feeling like you have to get fully undressed in a public bathroom, which leads me to keeping my legs crossed as long as possible.  So my two main requirements when buying a jumpsuit are 1. Where and how it fastens, making sure it is easy enough to get on and off when nature calls and 2. Making sure I love it enough that it won't get overlooked in favour of more practical outfits.  For me this Asos jumpsuit meets both these requirements.  I love the style and print, I can sometimes get a little bit scared when it comes to all over prints but I think the colours and style of this jumpsuit stop it from being too in your face and I can break it up slightly with a waist belt like this one.  I love the fit of this jumpsuit and it super comfy to wear, and there's something about jumpsuits that makes me feel like I've put quite a bit of effort into my outfit when it's really taken no effort at all.

What it your opinion on jumpsuits?  Love them or hate them?

As you may have gathered from my last few posts the main purpose of my trip to Santorini was to see one of my best friends get married.  I have known Lisa for 16 years now and over the years we have gotten closer and closer, and I couldn't ask for a better or more supportive friend, so I have never been more honoured than when she asked me to be her bridesmaid.  I had to hold back the tears when she asked, I love her to bits and being asked to be a part of her special day meant so much to me.

Now, as you can imagine the first thought to enter our minds was dresses and with little over 4 months until the wedding it didn't leave us much time.  I had every faith that we would find the perfect dresses and we did.  I knew that they wouldn't be your typical shiny satin bridesmaid numbers and that Lisa would want something with a more vintage or boho feel, and lucky for us one of the first dresses we picked turned out to be perfect.

Dress, £95 - Virgos Lounge at Asos

As you can see the dress is absolutely gorgeous, the 20's style art deco beading is just so pretty and everyone kept commenting how beautifully they sparkled in the Greek sunshine.  I think one of the main issues when searching for bridesmaid dresses is finding one that flatters all and we were all going to be comfortable in.  Even though the 3 of us bridesmaids are all different shapes and sizes, me being the shortest of course, they fitted us all perfectly (after mine had been shortened by several inches, even with those giant platforms, haha!).

Top - Matalan
Skirt - Matalan
Cardigan - Asos
Hat - Ebay
Boots - Primark

Gipsy Bum, Tum and Thigh Shaper Tights, £9.99 - UK Tights*

I recently got these shaper tights from UK Tights and they were perfect for wearing with my new blue checked Matalan skirt.  The skirt is quite fitted so these tights were perfect for holding me in and hiding any lumps and bumps.  These tights are really thick, which is great for keeping my legs warm in this cold weather, and they feel super soft on my legs.  They are great quality, especially for the price.  As the packaging suggests these tights are made to tone your tum and thighs and lift your bum.  Now compared to normal tights I noticed a huge difference in the bum area, they were really lifting, leaving me with a nice pert bum.  As for toning the tum and thighs, I have to admit I didn't really notice much difference on my thighs but they were a lot tighter across the stomach area than normal tights, but not so tight it's uncomfortable, just enough to hold everything in.  These will definitely be my go to tights from now on when wearing a form fitting skirt or dress.

Top - New Look

Skirt - Asos

Sandals - New Look

I can't believe that it's September already!  I thought that after the miserable weather over the last week or so summer was officially over but the sun seems to have decided to make an appearance again.  So after spending the last week in jeans and cardigans, I thought I'd get out one of my favourite summer pieces, the midi skirt.  I got this one towards the beginning of summer from Asos and it is currently on sale for £21!  I love the shape of this skirt, with the pleats at the waistline and the hem which is slightly dipped at the back.  The length and thick material also make it a great transitional piece for autumn.  I have been styling it with crop tops and sandals for summer but I am looking forward to also wearing it in the colder months with a warm fluffy cropped jumper and chunky ankle boots.

What have you been wearing this summer that you're looking forward to styling up for Autumn?