Fashion Influx

Okay, underwear as outerwear is no new thing. It’s been around for a while and I’ve always been a fan… Some undie-style garments are just too nice to cover up! With Winter almost upon us though, no one’s expecting much of a bra flash. Instead, I’ve been starting to layer up with my favourite chunky jumpers. The camisole style I’ve got on here is just right for me over winter – it’s lacy and pretty feminine, yet it’s something you can make really practical worn over a big knit. I picked up this one from H&M the other day as an inexpensive layering piece. It’s just something to liven up the chunky jumpers I’ll be wearing day in, day out until Spring!  The jumper is another H&M purchase I got this autumn – you can never have too many roll necks. It’s probably a little too hefty for the silky number over the top, but I don’t mind that. I’ll be wearing this one when it’s extra cold, and a thinner turtle neck on less wintery days.  So, for ...

Underwear Set - c/o Next , Teacup & Saucer - Vintage Oh how it's nice to have underwear that actually matches. Now that's what I thought my 20s would be about - being generally more sorted, having good eyebrows & doing exciting stuff (aaand that's definitely not always the case..). This set is another little dream from Next that I'd been wanting to show you. It's got all that femininity in there, with a bit of extra padding to help my mosquito bites out - always appreciated.  It's probably a bit random to throw my knicks in there with teacups, but this kind of ended up a culmination of newness. I say new, this teacup & saucer set is actually probably really old. I mentioned a couple of posts ago that I've been stalking antiques shops recently and this was one of my latest purchases. It wasn't expensive, just one that I liked the look of. Isn't it pretty? I guess it's a bit of a Lady Gaga sort of thaaang but it's just righ...

Underwear Set - c/o Next Ow how pretty are these? I just thought I'd post a quick update on a these newbies in my life as they are beautiful. I'm on a one woman mission to banish all mismatching undies in my life (basically everything in my underwear drawer) and this has started things off. Yeah, I'm not sure if showing my latest knicks on here is a bit odd, but I just think this kind of thing is an extension of my wardrobe.  I think this set is a bit 50 Shades inspired, which isn't really my thing but I am nonetheless into the grey trend. I think something like this under a semi sheer shirt (don't want to be flashing tooo much) with grey trousers would be lovely. On a final note - I'm yet to burn the Jo Malone candle I bought months ago just because it looks too pretty. I'm going to vow that this weekend my life will be Peony & Blush Suede fragrance!    youtube / bloglovin / twitter / facebook / pinterest / tumblr /...

I can't do monthly favourites. I'm too unorganised and basically I don't actually mix things up enough to come up with a whole load of other bits & bobs every month.. Ha. Recent it is. Here are the things I've been loving as of late.  Triangle Bras -  By Jody Shafto n UGH I love this sort of basic. Really simple but the kind of thing you get so much wear out of. This one is handmade and lush for layering up under anything slightly sheer.. Bye bye ugly nude bra you are now obsolete.  Vivienne Westwood Clutch I had this for graduation as an extra special treat from my mamma. I'm ashamed to say that since then, it has actually stayed tucked away. This isn't because I'm not in love with it, but because I'm frightened I'm going to wear it out before I have something  suitably fabulous to use it for. It's just too pretty to be wasted on trips to do the weekly shop and what not. For now I'm going to start using it for the sl...

Bag - c/o La Moda , Necklace - c/o Anna Lou of London , Lace One Piece - Primark, Shirt - c/o Dorothy Perkins , Trousers - c/o Boohoo , Heels - c/o Boohoo These snaps are just a few I took on my new camera.. I'll still stick to my DSLR the majority of the time but I've just spent the last week or so faffing around with my new gadget. My face does look a bit smudgy; it has a 'beauty' setting that makes your skin look all smooth and glowy.. Life. Changed. Ha. It's great for Instagram and general snaps, but probably is a bit full on for bigger pictures like this. I've got a post to come that includes it, so I'll probably mention how I'm getting on with it then. Outfit wise I'm actually wearing a 'going out' outfit. Shock horror. I'm always more casual, but there are odd occasions where I do get dolled up. I played it safe and went for monochrome. The trousers are newbies that I didn't want to wear somewhere boring on their...

Wonderbra  (Basso & Brooke Range), Headband - Primark, Bracelet - Accessorize, Watch - c/o Daniel Wellington, Shoes - Topshop I guess it could be construed a tad weird posting about how to 'dress up' undies on here. However, I'm   not necessarily saying this is at all for the benefit of your other half. I'm more thinking for those days when you've treated yourself to some mega pretty undies, and feel that you're wasting them by tucking them up in jeans and a t-shirt. So anyhoo, I thought I'd do a bit of an 'accessorising up' post.. the sort of bits & bobs that I'd pick to go with an extra special underwear day.  And yep, this evidently isn't the full outfit.. well, unless you're just having a day bopping about to naff pop music in your room (I never do that.. ). For me, I'd probably add a black maxi and just button up the shirt a bit.. but then maybe I'd swap it for white skinny jeans for a sunny day?! You...