Fashion - Fabulous Fringing

I picked up this little black skirt in H&M recently. It's a great transitional item, working now with a bare leg and ankle boots and when the weather gets colder I'll put it with dark tights and a flat knee high boot.

Skirt £39.99 by H&M BUY HERE, Jumper £24.90 by Uniqlo BUY HERE, Hat £19.99 by H&M BUY HERE, Boots by Topshop BUY SIMILAR HERE

The skirt is in a knitted fabric and has tiers of fringing making it look far more expensive than it is. The 70s are a massive inspiration for autumn/winter and fringing is a subtle and easy way to tap into the trend. 

There are lots of great options on the high street including the below.

Bag £55 by Nine by Savannah Miller from Debenhams BUY HERE

A cute little across body bag in suede with metal fringing from Savannah Miller's excelleny new range for Debenhams.

Earrings £10 by Accessorize BUY HERE

Don't just limit these earrings to night time wear, dress up a simple daytime outfit with them too.

Boots £82 by Topshop BUY HERE

These versatile block heel boots in the softest leather with statement side tassels would look great with cropped trousers, skinny jeans or skirt.

Jacket £59.99 by Mango BUY HERE

This indigo jacket is a perfect buy as the weather gets cooler.

Jumper £119 by Gestuz from ASOS BUY HERE

You could be wearing the plainest jeans or simplest skirt and by adding this statement jumper you'd immediately elevate your look.

Images: ASOS, Mango, Topshop, Accessorize, Debenhams

In My Bag

Now that I'm getting my waistline back after popping out the baby I've enjoyed catching up on some shopping and I'll be posting some of those outfits soon. Here are some other items that have made it into my bag recently.

Initial Ring by Daisy Jewellery £37 BUY HERE

I already have these initial rings for mine and my boyfriends' name, so I've added a T for my baby girl Tabitha. 

Earrings by Z for Accessorize £12 BUY HERE

Zara Simon's Z for Accessorize range of delicate boho jewellery is an inexpensive collection of gorgeous pieces that look way more expensive than they are. I purchased these little dangly earrings with semi precious stones to wear with summery dresses and boho blouses. I'm also loving this bracelet, this tinny tiny necklace and this star ring.

Jute bag by H&M £14.99 BUY SIMILAR HERE

I found this bag in the home wear department on a recent trip. It's incredibly roomy and the straps are a great length making it the ideal beach bag. Plus it's incredibly cheap! I can't find the exact one on the website but have included the link to something similar.

Geometric print cushions by Conran at Marks & Spencer £19.50 BUY HERE

I saw these cushions in store about a year ago but the grey version sold out before I could get my hands on them. Thankfully a new shade of grey has been released so I snapped them up. They are an excellent price point, a good size, well stuffed and have really jazzed up my sofa. They also come in pink and grey and yellow and grey.

Rabbit and cat wooden photo frames £6.99 each by H&M BUY HERE

 I'm finally getting round to decorating the nursery (bad parent I know!) and found these super cute frames that will work perfectly in the room with mine and her Daddy's faces in them.

Black denim shorts £17.99 and white denim shorts £15.99 both from Gap BUY HERE and HERE

My denim boyfriend shorts that I purchased from Gap last year are a staple in my summer wardrobe, I wear them weekly and have them in lots of different colours but was missing out on black and white. These are excellent value as they're in the sale. When buying go down a size as they tend to stretch.

In My Bag

Clothes wise I've been a little underwhelmed by what's in store at the moment (or am I just all shopped out because of work!?!), so with the exception of a sweater, I've been stocking up on accessories to update my autumn wardrobe.

Zara sweatshirt £19.99 BUY HERE

Do I really need another grey sweatshirt? No, however this basic offering from Zara has become a welcome addition to my wardrobe. It's the perfect shade of charcoal and works with jeans a tailored trouser or a midi skirt. 

Helen Moore Scarf £120 from Atterley Road BUY HERE

I've been coveting this fluffy scarf for months thinking the high street would bring out a less expensive option and even deluding myself that I could try to make something similar. In the end I caved and I'm so pleased I did as it elevates every outfit I pair it with, plus it feels like a furry cuddle. I adore this scarf and will be wearing it all winter long.

Whistles Fedora £55 BUY HERE

Something to protect my hair and stop it turning into a fuzzy mess in the rain is this felt fedora in navy with a grosgrain sash. 

Zara Scarf £19.99 BUY HERE

Another scarf made it into my bag, this oversized khaki and grey style from Zara. I'm clearly feeling the need for cosiness. 

Accessorize Earrings £4.50 BUY HERE

Ending on a cheap thrill, I love the simplicity of these Dior-esque double ball earrings which work equally well for day or evening.

Holiday Outfits

I kept my wardrobe for my recent holiday to Olu Deniz simple, with loose, cool dresses for daytime and unfussy evening outfits. When on holiday I want to be comfortable but I also like to dress up in the evening so I always take a clutch bag and some statement flat sandals (remember I like to be comfortable so no heels for me). Here are some of the outfits I wore.

Dress by Accessorize, Sandals by Topshop, Sunglasses by YSL



I featured this little dress on the blog here but this was the first opportunity I have had to wear it. It's a great beach cover up and the neon embroidery adds a fun element. I paired mine with flat tan sandals and soggy sea hair!

Dress and sandals by Zara, Bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs


The last time I wore this dress was when we visited the Maldives. I wore it with bare feet then but this time I paired it with crystal embellished flat metallic sandals. I would normally never wear yellow, infact I think this is the only items of yellow clothing I own, but the colour works perfectly with a tan and the split cape-effect sleeves add drama to the simple shape of the dress.

Shirt by Mango, Shorts by Zara, Sandals by Prada, Bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs

I snapped this shirt up in the Mango sale days before I came on holiday knowing it would be the perfect accompaniment to these old printed Zara shorts. 

Dress by Mango, Sandals by Prada, Bag by & Other Stories

Another Mango buy, this beautiful dress is simple but the sharp neckline and tiny peep hole triangle make it a real statement piece. I teamed it with metallic sandals and a red lip.