TIS THE SEASON!

I saw this quote on Pinterest and I think it sums up my feelings quite well.

I am certainly no fashion expert and I would not say that I am bang on trend but I love clothes and I love finding inspiration to recreate outfits that I see on Pinterest using the items in my wardrobe.

I like any excuse to get dressed up! If I am out to dinner with friends say, I like to wear something I wouldn't normally, perhaps something lacy or brightly coloured. As Christmas is fast approaching I am thinking about the outfits I want to wear over the festive season. Even if I don't have many or any parties to attend, Christmas still calls for us to dress up.

The collage of pictures above shows just a tiny glimpse of the kind of outfits I like to wear. I love lace or sequins and look for ways to enhance them or down play, depending on the occasion.

Sequins are so much fun, dressed up or down, they just add some happy sparkle to any outfit.
I just love a sequin covered dress and this year there appears to be many styles and colours just waiting to be snapped up!

These short styles are very me, especially the long sleeves, bold colours and reasonable priced ones!

From left Sequin belted skater dress by New Look £30.00 - Dark green body con dress by New Look £39.99 - Purple body con dress by New look £39.99

If I had somewhere quite grand to go I would certainly choose a long dress as it looks so elegant and formal. Head to toe sequins? What's not to love!

How gorgeous are these? I particularly like the two tone dress!
From left Navy sequin split hem dress by New Look £59.99 - Dark red V neck dress by New look £54.99 - Ombre mermaid dress by Ossie Clark £199.00

If you are thinking that all those sequins are far too much, how about just a little sparkle?

These lovely dresses have just a hint of sparkle and are just as party worthy as the full out blinged ones!
From left Grey sequin dress by Coast £175.00 - Navy dress by Warehouse £75.00 - Pussycat chiffon sequin dress by New Look £25.00

What's your style?

NEW SEASON, NEW FASHION

                                           Double breasted jacket H&M                 Clean Zip Coat Next                            A Line coat ASOS

I just love clothes, can't get enough of them! It may still be nice and sunny out there (or at least for now) but I am so looking forward to wearing all my autumn/winter fashions! Are you? So of course, as it's a new season a new coat is in order! I am quite short so sometimes finding coats or jackets which won't swamp me can be tough. Sometimes it might be the shoulders, the length or the cut which can swamp a petite frame.  I am loving the selection above, pastel, neutral or dark! The jacket from H&M looks nicely fitted and is a great length, perfect for petites, plus it is a steal at £29.99. The stand up collar is a bonus when keeping cosy and stylish on the school run. The coat from Next has great detailing with the PU trim and is available in their petite range! Finally I just love the pastel hue of the coat from ASOS. The padded shoulders might add too much to a petite frame but I am taking inspiration in shape and colour when I go shopping. Plus my other half has offered to buy me a coat for my birthday, budget concerns be gone!

Whilst I am normally happy to buy cheap/reasonable for most things, there are some things that are worth investing in, one is your winter coat.  You want it to last more than one season, or at least I do, so quality is key.  I am not so much a follower of every single trend so if pastel coats aren't in next year I am unlikely to be bothered. However, the colour does need to work for the majority of your wardrobe.
Blues or neutrals seem to go with almost anything. Red is a bold statement and I love it in a coat but can imagine it might be a hard pairing with some items.

I am hoping to try the above styles or similar when I go shopping.  I will share some photos from my shopping trip when the time comes! The fitted feminine look is so classy and elegant, transforming jeans and a jumper into a chic outfit. Take a look at my Clothes and Accessories Wish List board on Pinterest to see what else I am coveting!