FASHION PET PEEVES

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This week I've been feeling way more confident in the style arena for the first time in about 18 months and I've been making the most of it by snapping some pictures before uni, in changing rooms (I'll be forever in your debt H&M) and on my days off. Let's hope this feeling continues!

So, this little piece is brought to you by the bee that's been in my bonnet for the past year or so. As usual, this has been sat in my drafts half finished, for quite some time just begging to be finished. Here goes.

You shouldn’t wear colour combo X, Y & Z

I'm sure the majority of us have grown up being told what colours compliment each other and what colours should stay firmly away from another. What a tragedy.

To be honest, I've always thought this way and envied those who managed to dress to contradict these 'rules', but it's only recently that I realised in this day and age it really doesn't matter. Not that it ever really did.

Right now I can't not get enough of Pink & Red, the combination that has repulsed me for as long as I can remember. And why? If executed cleverly then this can look absolutely incredible and so fun that you'll question why you ever thought otherwise.

You want to wear all the colours of the rainbow in your outfit? Bloody hell love, go ahead and do it. Do NOT tell yourself that anything is a no-go.

Describe your style in 3 words

If there is one question I probably hate more than (virtually) anything, it's this. No, nope and nu'uh. Don't go there and insult me.

Just because half of the time I dress pretty basic (I'm convinced uni has zapped every ounce of energy I have ever possessed), it doesn't mean I'll tell you my style is 'simple, casual & comfortable' because that's so godawful.

I dress for however I'm feeling on that particular day. Wearing the same jeans for four days running? Sure, if I want to. Sporting a candy striped shirt to go for a coffee? Sounds marvy. Choosing Vans for a night out? Wise move.

I refuse to condense my style into a mere few words, simply because I can't, and I don't see why this is such an industry-popular question?

I don't seek out clothing that fits a particular style or category, I pick them because I genuinely like them and I want to wear them.

That's the whole point of fashion, especially your own style.

If the question were to ever arise though, I'd eye roll and say 'My Personal Style'. Or, 'Don't pigeonhole me'. I think they seem to fit the bill.

Do NOT tell yourself that anything is a no-go.

The runway being the pinnacle of fashion

I'm gonna be perfectly honest with you and tell you that I haven't got a clue what's going on on the catwalk half of the time and I'm often sat staring at my laptop screen like "What on earth is going on here?". We all know that's where the designs for all clothes started out (or the majority of them) and we can't disregard them altogether, but I really don't feel inspired by runway shows like I do with street style. 

As a fashion student, it's difficult to say I don't understand a collection or a certain show when the majority of my peers are raving about it and nodding enthusiastically when my lecturer talks about one but I can't tell myself I love it if I don't. One of my fave brands is Gucci, I don't know how or why it happened but suddenly I love them and that's that. Does it mean I understand Alessandro Michele's vision or influences? Absolutely not, I think he's completely barmy with half of his designs but it doesn't make me love the brand any less. 

Basically what I'm trying to highlight is that you don't have to understand designs, decisions or everything in the fashion industry to enjoy it. If you love it, you love it, it's as simple as that.

  Blouse  - H&M (Old)  //  Jeans - Topshop (Similar / Similar/ Similar / Similar)  //  Shoes - Next (Similar)

I'm curious to know if anyone is with me on these points and what your fashion pet peeves are, so let me know in the comments below or on Twitter!

S xo

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IN THE SUMMERTIME

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Honey, I'm home! I'm so over taking extended breaks from my blog, but at the same time I'm struggling to find the words to write from post to post. It's fine, I'll get there, don't worry.

The past 8 weeks have been crazy busy with moving back home, sunning myself in Tenerife and my little job (which was amaze but I'm gonna give you the lowdown on that on my quarterly recap post coming soon), life hadn't slowed down until last week where I finally had a breather, and sleep. A LOT of sleep.

 So back to sunshine and tanning sesh's. I don't think I've ever needed a holiday as much as I needed one this year. With uni, certain financial stresses and life in general, my god did I need 2 weeks to forget the real world existed and to just lie under the sun with a très catchy playlist.

Whilst I'm still trying to finalise said playlist to share with y'all - because it's so damn good that I have to share - I do have some snaps to pass around. Tenerife is surprisingly gorgeous (to me at least), and whilst I've been there a few times, I was only small so I had the chance to see some parts with fresh eyes.

Me and my little travel buddy (that's mum to me) did our fair share of exploring, like walking for about 5 hours on 2 separate days, but mostly we relaxed, and in my case read about 7.5 books in 14 days. And for the nights we really couldn't be bothered finding a restaurant to eat in? Praise takeaway service and a peaceful balcony on a warm evening.

That little gem did take some outfit pictures for me though which I'm super happy about - how lush is that top?!

Now I'm off to continue planning out 5 days in Rome!

  Top - New Look  //  Skirt - Topshop (Similar)  //  Shoes - Topshop (Old)  //  Bag - Primark (Old)

S xo

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SHOW ME THE SUNNIES

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With summer approaching (well, the season is, whether the weather reflects the same is a total other story), I have to share my fave pairs of sunnies because I'm ridiculously obsessed with covering my eyes and feeling like a movie star. Oh it's raining? I couldn't tell with my pink mirror cat eye frames.

The best thing about throwing some shades on are not just the sun shields, but also to hide some hungover tired eyes after a few too many Sangrias by the beach. Cue me and a Spanish sunset next weekend.

I've tried to shake it up a little, but I'm kinda predictable, I like anything lively, glittery, big and shaped, I can't help it. Like that insane pair of round daisy sunnies I own. Tres cool. 

Urban Outfitters  //  Topshop  //  Topshop  //  River Island  //  River Island

Burberry  //  Gucci  //  Saint Laurent  //  Thierry Lasry  //  Illesteva

Oh, and if someone can hit me up with a pair of red glittery shades similar to Gucci (but without the GG pricetag), I'll love ya forever 'n a day.

I absolutely have to update my collection before my vacay now. Oops.

S xo

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Ps: Leaf print credit goes to Show Me Your Mumu

STUCK IN A STYLE RUT

Y SO SRS? 

Jeans - Topshop  //  Shoes - Vans  //  Bag - Next

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Surprise surprise, I'm sporting a pair of denim jeans, again. In fact, it's no shocker that I'm in double denim because let's be honest, when am I not? Finding the right shades to pair together, or contrasting colours can be difficult but I'm now throwing caution to wind and wearing any old shades of blue together 'cause I wanna.

However, I'm stuck in such a style rut at the mo that everyday is spent quietly weeping into my overflowing wardrobes (yeah, plural) before pulling out a pair of jeans and rolling with whatever top is nearest to me. I've become that tragic.

I recently read a post by Megan Ellaby of Pages By Megan where she said she was currently in the same predicament, and well if she's feeling that way then I don't feel like such a fashion student failure.

I'm forever wanting to shake up my style, I've become the jeans-and-blouse kinda gal, and whilst I totally love wearing that combo, I'm so hopelessly bored of it, and absolutely over feeling like I've not really made an effort. Throwing myself out of my comfort zone is something I've been doing a lot lately in terms of what I've ordered online, the next step is pairing the items with something I wouldn't normally wear it with (ie; not jeans you absolute fiend).

I constantly look at my fave bloggers and thinking about how effortlessly they pull certain ensembles off and I think to myself 'why can't I do that?', and d'ya know what? I 100% can if I put my mind to it. Insert sassy lady emoji here.

So here's to new style ventures, stepping out of the safe zone and being happy with my wardrobe again. Chin chin and bottoms up.

Ps. How cute is his shirt I picked up at a kilo sale last year? And how photogenic is my lush Next box bag? It gives me all the Celine feels <3

S xo

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MONOCHROME KNITS

There's no denying that I'm easily excited, however I was super excited when I found some outfit pictures I hadn't posted! These were taken from my post-birthday/Black Friday-Saturday shopping in a cheeky M&S changing room, because let's make it classy.

The moment I saw this Topshop monochrome sleeveless knit tunic, I was in love. There's no two ways about it. whilst I was dubious about spending £36 on it (although totally worth it), I snatched it up when I found in the sale for £20!

How beautiful is this bag? It's a gorgeous replica of the Chanel Boy bag and something that I love to wear as often as I can.

How cute is this Soap & Glory snap of mum and I?

Here's to many more outfit posts to hopefully come this year!

SB xo

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I'M FEELING 22

When turning 22, it's only fitting to sing Taylor Swift's '22' at the top of your voice, stick post it notes to your work computer with the lyrics and quote it at every available opportunity on your birthday. I most definitely took advantage 2 weeks ago.

At first I was a little more than devastated when I was told I would have to work on my birthday, with my feelings towards work being the way they are at the moment, I was preparing myself for an absolutely terrible day. Alas it seems I have some wonderful colleagues who made sure I had the loveliest day I could!

I spent my evening with family and good food before spending the whole Saturday in Ikea, Manchester and The Trafford Centre, hello Black Friday sales!

This dress has been sat in my wardrobe for months and I finally found the perfect occasion to wear it. It's just so pretty!

How adorable is this Minnie Mouse balloon? I also couldn't resist a few Instax birthday selfies.

Dress - Topshop, Shoes - Topshop, Clutch bag - Primark

It's rare for me to post outfit posts theses days, despite how much I really want to, and I'm aware the quality of these images is appalling but I couldn't not share my girly birthday style.

SB xo

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