L is for Leather

I have always adored my leather jackets, my simple black biker jacket from Topshop and my vintage real leather bomber jacket; which I found in a vintage store in Paris for 25 euros!! With this is mind I had never considered other leather items of clothing until recently. I saw this photo of Alexa Chung on the Vogue facebook page and loved how cute and stylish she looked in a black leather skirt and white shirt. So I began my hunt for one of my own!

This is a Topshop number that I managed to find in the sale for £22 and I have hardly had it off since! Considering I can’t wear heels at the moment I love this skirt with my black ankle boots as I still feel dressy enough without my heels, which is usually a struggle for me!

I didn’t stop there though while in Topshop (shock) the other night I came across these white quilted leather shorts that I absolutely had to have!

Again I love the fact that you can dress them up or down with a simple change of shoes.  They are so comfy (much comfier than my leather skirt!) They are available on Topshop.com here; Quilted PU Shorts

I know there is a lot of stereotypes that sometimes come with tight black leather but I think as long as you pair it up with something simple and cute then you can't go too wrong! 

Let me know your thoughts on leather... 

A x

My Topshop Wishlist

1. NELSON Chunky 2 Part Sandals - £45.00

2. Crop Tee - £25.00

3. Navy Block Bow Bandeau Bikini - £34.00

4. Perforated Leather Backpack - £75.00

5. Grey Speckled Runner Shorts - £32.00

6. Strap Back Slip Dress - £38.00

Just a wee wishlist of all the things I want from Topshop just now! Although my shopping around is getting better I always seem to find what I want in Topshop. I realise summer is coming to an end soon but with a trip to Paris on the cards for me in the next few months i'm hoping for sunny weather! The bikini is a little different from what I normally go for but i absolutely love the high waisted bottoms! 

Let me know what you think of my picks and what your most wanted item is right now! 

Boyfriend Jeans, Yes or No?

So since having my back brace on I have had to alter my everyday clothes slightly. I recently purchased a pair of 'boyfriend' jeans as they sat low enough down for my brace to fit on top however I have now fallen in love with them, and to say I haven't had them off since purchase is probably true...

I have read a lot of mixed reviews on them with a lot of people saying they are too baggy and unfitted in which case how can they be flattering, or they are scruffy and tattered looking! I guess thats all true but I think sometimes you just have to try things out for yourself and form your own opinion.

The reason I love mine is cause I feel like whether its with heels or flats they look cute. Also they are perfect for this lovely summer we seem to be getting, much cooler than tight skinny jeans which I would usually be seen in.

(Please ignore my messy room haha)

I found a few celebrities who share my love for boyfriends jeans, the main one being Rihanna. I just think she pulls them off amazingly, pairing them here, with heels and a flashy top showing off her washboard abs.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also styled hers brilliantly with messy hair and a casual top.

You could also pair them with flats which I am currently doing as I am not allowed to wear heels at the moment, heartbreaking I know!

These cute brogues make a very cute day look if like celebrities you can't wear heels 24/7  (which it seems a lot of them do)

Just a short wee blog but comment and let me know what your thoughts are on boyfriend jeans and how to style them!

Ax

MALLZEE

Ok, so in my first ever blog a few months a go I mentioned that I was an ambassador for Mallzee.com and now its time to delve in a little deeper and learn more about this amazing online shopping site.

So Mallzee.com is a unique shopping experience where you can build your own shopping mall, chat with friends online and get style advice. You can choose from over 250 of your favourite high street brands including Urban Outfitters, ASOS, French Connection, Miss Selfridge and many more you'll be spoilt for choice! Once you have chosen your brand you are ready to start shopping. (Yes its that simple)

Thats not all though, you can filter your results so that you can see just dresses from all your chosen stores this means instead of having 100 of tabs open in your browser you simply have to scroll down to view all your choices.

You can also save items to your wardrobe!

I love this feature as it means I have all my favourite items saved until payday and they in one place. I think like the majority of fashion students I always seems to have too little to fund my shopping sprees.

Some other features including gaining Mallzee dollars every time you shop through the website which you can spend on any of the brands, yes thats right they pay you to shop!

You can also create polls, which is great if you are as indecisive as me and need a little help making a decision sometimes.


Whats not to love! Its so easy to join all you have to do is go to http://mallzee.com/ and connect through Facebook or sign up with email its that simple and you'll be on your way to being a part of this amazing new online shopping experience. If you are still undecided just ask yourself why not? Give it a try and see for your self just how easy and fun it makes online shopping.



A x