Sometimes, i like being a tramp ; Outfit of the day

Jumper - Men's Primark // Trousers - H&M // Denim Shirt - H&M
Lets start this outfit off by saying, I'm not wearing any shoes, and I'm outside, i know, i know, How trampy of me.. but i was calmly sitting in my house when my sister came home from college with her gorgeous friend Maria, (Who also blogs over at MissCheerful) If you get a chance to, go and check out her blog, as she is fairly new and I'm so proud of her content so far! :)
Anyway, so Maria came over and said "oh wow, today your dressed so much like Spencer from Pretty Little Liars". I automatically got really excited and happy, if you know me at all, you may know I'm slightly obsessed with anything Pretty Little Liars related and being told that my style for the day was similar to Spencer, when that wasn't even the effect i was going for, made me really happy. I quickly asked Maria to snap some shots of the outfit, and these are those. Therefore i have no shoes on, but lets just be honest, I'm just trampy and didn't feel like wearing shoes ;)
I bough this jumper a few weeks ago from the Men's section in Primark, and i have to say its quickly becoming one of my favourite Autumn pieces to wear, I love the feel, especially for these frosty mornings we have been getting in London, i love how snugly it is, and I'm obsessed with the colour. There's just something about men's jumpers and men's clothes in general, that just feel so nice and cosy, which is perfect for the colder months.
The trousers, are a pair i bought from H&M a while back, before summer officially started and i bought them in the sale fro a mare £3, i was so chuffed. They are high waisted and end just above the ankle, so a little crop. I love the blue pattern, which in these photos isn't as vibrant as it is in real life, but it still looks amaze. These trousers were perfect for the summer months because of the cut and the colour, now I'm trying to find ways to wear them in the winter months, and i think teamed with a pair of heels, that they will be amazing for a night time look. Which means these trousers are very versatile, which is something i love.
To finish the outfit I'm just wearing a denim shirt under the jumper which is also H&M. (Don't they have some amazing pieces in at the moment?) i also, had my gold chain necklace on to finish off this outfit, but i took that off as soon as i got in the house therefore it isn't present in these photos!
I'm now on the hunt for more patterned trousers similar to these, have you guys seen any about anywhere? What do you think of my outfit? Ana xx

Outfit of the day - A little Pocahontas

Hello all,

I hope you have been enjoying the weekend so far. Here in London we have had bouts of sunny weather mixed in with some topical storm weather, a few lightening bolts and some thunder and rain, oh yeah we love London weather -__-

Either way, on Friday i woke up and felt like it was a dress day, so i put on my favourite day dress and jazzed it up a little by wearing some of my boots instead of my normal sandals, and i was good to go, but the thing is, i got quite a few compliments through the day to say they liked it paired together or that i looked like Pocahontas, (which is one of my favourite Disney Princesses, just in case you were unaware). So with all the lovely compliments i got, i thought the outfit was worthy of an OOTD post! So here we are.

My dress is one of my favourites that i bought to rock between the months of Spring and Summer but due to the bad weather London had, it didn't see much sunlight, and my boots were something i was EXTREMELY happy to purchase, and i almost wish i had bought a few more in case these get ruined! They even have eagle wings on the back so it reminds me even more of Pocahontas! :)

My whole outfit was so basic and simple, all very neutral colours and yet it drew alot of peoples attention, so i thought why not post about it. Even my make up was very minimal, as i was only going food shopping but to be fair, it was one of my favourite outfits that i have worn during this Summer month so far!

Dress - TK MAXX

Boots - ALDO

What do you think of my outfit?
What have you been wearing lately!?
Ana
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What i would wear at Coachella

Hello my little gems,

I was randomly flicking through my twitter dashboard the other week when i noticed that the lovely Joelle had done a post on Coachella Fashion. She had written up a wish list based on the clothes she would choose to wear to day one of Coachella, but her theme was that all her pieces were from River Island.

I loved the idea of this post and thought about doing one myself, but mine is slightly different, as I'm not just basing it on one shop. My outfits were made on Polyvore and are from all different shops, some pieces i could afford if i wanted to, some would be a treat and others, well, i wouldn't even go there as I'm broke and cant afford them, not even the material used to make them!

You can read Joelle's post here, and you can have a little look at what choices of clothes i would wear below.

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Okay, okay..I'm not even going to lie.. Festivals don't appeal to me too much, but ever since i first heard about Coachella, i was drawn into it, and i have loved it since.

Its just another reason to want to go to California so badly.

These are just a few examples of what i would wear if i was strutting around in the Coachella dessert listening to some music.
I would love to see what everyone else might wear if they were to go, or even, if you did go, i would love to see a little post on what you wore while there.

Unfortunately all the outfits were made through Polyvore and i don't have the direct link to where all the key pieces are from. (Sorry, bad blogger).

Which is your favourite look?

Ana
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Summer Wedding Outfit Dilemma

Hello all,

Summer is fast approaching, and for a lot of us that means, summer holidays abroad, going to stay with family in different parts of the world, hoping to enjoy some long awaited sunshine, and for some very special people its when they finally tie the knot and get married. Much like one of my childhood best friends, Nicola, (tis true, that as we grew up we also lost more and more contact), but as kiddies we were inseparable, me, my sisters, her and her little sister, we were all one big family, with our parents being close and us always bring around each others houses. Nicola met Raymond when they were teenagers and they got together soon after meeting, i cant even begin to tell you how many years they have been together now, but 3 kids later and they are finally ready to settle down and get that certificate, and i have been invited to their summer wedding. Which as much as it means, celebrating their love for one another, and attending a big party, it also means, i need to find the perfect summer wedding outfit! :)

Hence, this little post..i have a ton of dresses, and i have tried on many, and battled it down to these 2, I'm pretty sure, i will see something in the shops before the big day and still want to change my mind and wear that, but for now, i have 2 dresses and i need opinions on which one to wear.

I uploaded both of these photos on to instagram, and my private facebook and both have had an amazing reception, but more people say "go with the colourful dress, as its a summer wedding and it would look amazing" and one even used the word tropical? (The wedding however, is in LONDON).

I would still love more opinions, i have heard all the cliche's of, "you shouldn't wear white at a wedding, only the bride", and i agree, (The second dress is however cream, but that's beside the point).
The second dress, is very boho chick, hippie and relaxed (Which is totally my style) but the first, is more of a bold statement piece.

Either way, which dress do you think i should go for? and which shoes should i wear, the black shoes with the "Tropical" dress or should i try the white shoes with it?

Thanks for your help in advance!

What kind of outfits do you wear to summer weddings?
Ana
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Spring/Summer: My Fashion Choices.

Hello all,
I'm a little excited at the fact winter is slowing leaving us and that means Spring is fast approaching, which means warmer weather and light evenings, which i am a super excited about. I have also been looking at my wardrobe and i can not wait to put away the jumpers, polo necks and winter coats, and get out the tiny T Shirts, the tank tops, the skirts and the shorts, i cant be the only one who is eagerly waiting for the spring months to pop up and show us some more sun, i know my feet are dying to see the outside world, goodbye winter boots and hello flat pumps and sandals.

I've been thinking about what kind of style i want to rock this spring and i think i may have come up with it, I'm calling it.. 

Aztec/Boho/Tribal/Navajo :) (bit of a mouth full aye?!)

Ive made some little outfit choices on Polyvore to give you guys some idea of what kind of things I'm going to be on the look out for to wear in the next few months..

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I'm looking for browns, and for Fringes (Tassel's), Navajo prints and lots of Aztec prints. I looking for feather jewellery and short denim shorts, I'm looking for big rings and for long shoulder bags as well as back packs. I'm also on the hunt for wolf shirts, tie dyed shirts and a litte cowboy inspired clothes. I already brought some T-Shirts with cowboy slogans, "Howdy Partner?" :)

What will you be wearing this Spring and Summer?!

What do you think of my choices..?

Ana

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A small wish list for Spring

Hello all,
I haven't really been able to update anything on my blog this last week as life has been really hectic. There were lots of things to do after work on most days and also one of my best mates was moving house, it took us 2 evenings worth to move her stuff out of one place and into the other! So the blog had to take a little back seat, but I'm back and with a vengeance.. :P Mwahah

First post up is a little wish list..
As you know, I'm on a spending ban, and so this has left me wanting more things then normal as i haven't been able to buy myself anything in, what feels like forever.. so i thought i would do a little post showing you some of my bookmarked links of things i want..! :)

1,2,3,4,5,6,7.

1: Fringe boots, I've had a pair of these before and they were perfect for the spring months, as they weren't too warm but they were cosy enough for the days that decide to be a little more fresher than normal. For spring and summer 2013, I'm having a little bit of a love fest with anything Aztec, Navajo, or Native. I've always loved those kind of prints and I'm not saying i plan to dress up like Pocahontas, but i am going to be using inspiration from them! So fringe boots are a must..and i prefer them ankle size instead of long ones up to the knees! :)

2: If your on Tumblr, I'm sure you have seen the craze over galaxy print stuff, heck, even if your not on tumblr, you may have seen it, and i too love it! I found this galaxy print dress and fell in love instantly with it, its the perfect length, the perfect shape and the galaxy print on it is, well, out of this world! LOOL

3: You can't have fringe boots and not have a fringe bag, it just doesn't really work now does it!? LOL, so i found this little gem and i think its pretty cute, maybe not for an everyday look, but you can certainly jazz it up with any outfit your wearing. I love the fact its not like one of those REALLY big bags, that lots of girls carry now, but its just big enough to fit in your purse, phone, keys, gum and a little extra! I also love the long handles as i plan on wearing it across my chest or just straight down one arm.

4: The Aztec print bodycon skirt, i have been dying for one of these since my spending ban started, i cant remember where i first saw one, but i knew the second i saw i it, i wanted it. I actually want a few of them, in different colours, i want corals, and blues as well as the one in the link above. LOVE LOVE.

5: I went to get my nails done a few weeks back as i mentioned in one of my spending ban updates and my friend had this phone cover on her iPhone, i loved it. The fact it was white, drew me in, but the fact that it was padded, well, i was in heaven and i was in love, i cant not wait for my spending ban to be over as this will be the first item i buy. My new iPhone looks a little bare with only the cover i got for free from the shop when buying it!

6: Again, with some more galaxy print, (as if i could get enough) :P I need a pair of leggings like this in my life, I'm thinking of wearing them and then a larger top over them, i can wear Toms, or flat canvas shoes with them or even my converse, i am excited! I could even wear a small top and try and rock that look too.

7: An Aztec print bodycon dress, is there really any need to explain why i need this in my life?! All you have to do is look at the picture and you can see why this may be something my life is missing. BEAUTIFUL! :)

So there you have it, 7 things from my wish list, that i can not wait to purchase when the spending ban is finished.

What are you going to be wearing this Spring? Any particular trends or patterns?
Do you like anything from my list!?
Ana
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Wildfox's Spring Collection 2013 - Clueless inspired

Hello lovelies,
As we all know, I'm on a spending ban, but this doesn't mean i cant get excited for up and coming spring fashion, and the one that's caught my eyes the most, has to be..

Wildfox Spring 2013 Collection.

The photos that have been released by them, are beyond amazing. They themed it after the popular cult classic film from the 90's "Clueless". I am yet to meet a girl that doesn't like clueless, to me growing up it was one of the best films ever, and there was even a TV show of it on the channel Trouble, that i used to catch. I always loved Dionne, and Cher, and loved to hate Amber, but then in the film Tai was introduced, and we all felt that we somehow related to this awkward social girl in some way or form.
So i was so happy when i saw the new photos for Wildfox's spring collection.

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Have you checked out their new Spring collection, I got very excited by the photos alone.. forgetting about all the clothes, there are a few outfits i would love to be able to wear and rock like Cher did, my favourite is her famous Yellow skirt and jacket combo. (As seen in photos one and two).

Feel free to check out Wildfox's website, where you can check out even more photos from their "Clueless" inspired shoot and see more of what they have to offer in their new collections?!

Have you seen the Wildfox's collection? What did you think of it and its theme?
Were you a massive "Clueless" fan like myself?
I'd love to hear your thoughts or you know "WHATEVERRRR" you have to say (and yes, i did do the "W" with my fingers..)
Ana
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Outfit of the day in Newcastle

Hello my gorgeous readers,
As some of you may know, i went away to Newcastle last week during the half term and i managed to get ONE, yes ONE, outfit of the day snap..
So i thought i would dedicate a WHOLE blog post to it, (because thats what you do right?)

First things first..
I tend to think doing Outfit of the day posts are a really nice way to see how certain people mix and match their outfits and their style, i love to see what clothes other people are wearing and if i would like to buy them too, BUT i do find a lot of things AWKWRD about Outfit of the day posts. I find actually taking part in them a little scary, I mean i do, do them, of course..like this one, right now, but the whole "posing" to show off your outfit does not come naturally to me, and its even more daunting if your doing the photo shoot (so to speak) in a public space with people staring at you wondering why your taking a close up shot of your footwear etc!? awkward..

Here's what i find awkward:
1. Posing, in general.. how should i stand?, arms by my side? hand on hip? Feet apart? feet together? maybe feet over crossing each other? either way the whole "posing" looks and feels weird.

2. Finding the perfect back drop to your photo. Are you going for grungy? maybe chic? elegant and classy? either way you have to find the perfect backdrop to match with your style and taste. Will you have people in your background therefore making it a busy photo maybe like a shot in Oxford Street in London or will you go for a slightly quieter shot like down a country lane?

3. The actual outfit. Are there key pieces you want to show off from the outfit, like for instance your new jumper which you think the whole world and it's mother should know about it, or is it a whole outfit kinda post. This will bring me on to part 4.

4. How will you go on to explain the clothes, "I brought it here and here for this price, it feels fluffy and keeps me warm, love the colour and would recommend it as it was a bargain", or will you opt for the "it was brought here, it was brought here and it was brought here" mode. Basically will you go into details about how the clothes feels on you, and what fabric its made from etc, or will you just name the shops where you brought the clothes from.

5. Photo heavy spam.. How many photos is too many photos, when does it go from showing off an outfit to just being a pure spam post. Also from what angle will the photos be taken, do you want close up shots or are you going to opt for full body shots etc.

As you can see, there are always a few things that i take into account and consider when doing Outfit of the day shots and posts, because as much as this is for me to see what i looked like and what i was wearing in a few years to come, i would like, when people visit my blog..that they can get an idea of what kind of person i am as well, so I'm not only doing a Outfit of the day post but I'm also putting some of my personality into the post too.

The outfit in this post, was basic and very simple yet i thought it was quite effective to what i wanted to pull off, Its the middle of October, i was freezing and these photos were taken up on a hillside overlooking the Angel of the North in Newcastle, we then headed on down to the beach in this weather, so i wanted something i could be warm in but also comfortable.
The jumper was a new one and i LOVE it, like not love it, but I'm literally IN LOVE with it. It might not look like much in the photos, but its amazing and was such a bargain, they had other colours too, but i decided that a nice bright red one was just perfect for the Autumn months. I'm also wearing a t-shirt underneath the jumper just for that added warmth but its nothing big, in fact its a £3 long sleeved shirt from Primark. The skinny jeans are a dark teal green and they are beyond warm, because the material isn't exactly Denim, its a little more stretchy then Denim, and my boots are just an old pair, like really old from about a year ago, but again they did the job of keeping my toes nice and warm. :)

Jumper - Market stall. £5

Skinnies - Market stall. £10

Boots - Market stall. £15

From the photos you can kinda see that i find the whole "posing" so very odd, but i thought this outfit was so cute i had to get it up.

What have you been wearing lately? Whats one piece of clothing your wardrobe must have in the Autumn months?
Ana X