How to wear Chelsea Boots
I think Chelsea Boots are something you either love or you hate. There's so many different pairs/colours etc available and I think you shouldn't get a pair until you've found the pair which suit you the most. I tried on pair after pair in River Island, Topshop, H&M and none of them suited me. They either were made for narrow feet or made my feet look absolutely huge! (being a size 7 this does happen with some shoes!)
Until I found the perfect pair (and the cheapeast pair too!) and they are from one of my favourite online shoe stores LinziShoes.com
Leather Jacket - Topshop
Stripey Top - New Look
Red Shorts - Topshop
Chelsea Boots - Linzishoes.com
One of my new years resolutions is to wear more things which I'd never wear. (Basically meaning being brave enough to put on those snake print leggings outside!) I always want to wear a bit more 'out there' clothes but I always feel like I don't have the confidence to. I used to be more experimental with my clothing until I started to care what other people thought about me. So this year I'm going to be a bit more daring and wear the clothes which I'd actually LIKE to wear out of the house (here comes the colourful leggings & patterned & bright shorts!) The red shorts are just the beginning of wearing something I wouldn't normally wear out of the house!
Leather Jacket - Topshop
Stripey Top - New Look
Red Shorts - Topshop
Chelsea Boots - Linzishoes.com
At only £25 these Chelsea Boots are an absolute bargain and they go with everything! I've worn them pretty much everyday since I got them! They look great with tights and shorts, tights and skirts, jeans, and tights & dresses!
Chelsea Boots - Linzishoes.com
These shoes are definitely my new favourite item in my wardrobe at £25 and available in 3 colours how can you resist?!
What do you think of Chelsea Boots? Are you going to wear more clothes you don't dare to out of the house this year?
Until I found the perfect pair (and the cheapeast pair too!) and they are from one of my favourite online shoe stores LinziShoes.com
Leather Jacket - Topshop
Stripey Top - New Look
Red Shorts - Topshop
Chelsea Boots - Linzishoes.com
One of my new years resolutions is to wear more things which I'd never wear. (Basically meaning being brave enough to put on those snake print leggings outside!) I always want to wear a bit more 'out there' clothes but I always feel like I don't have the confidence to. I used to be more experimental with my clothing until I started to care what other people thought about me. So this year I'm going to be a bit more daring and wear the clothes which I'd actually LIKE to wear out of the house (here comes the colourful leggings & patterned & bright shorts!) The red shorts are just the beginning of wearing something I wouldn't normally wear out of the house!
Leather Jacket - Topshop
Stripey Top - New Look
Red Shorts - Topshop
Chelsea Boots - Linzishoes.com
At only £25 these Chelsea Boots are an absolute bargain and they go with everything! I've worn them pretty much everyday since I got them! They look great with tights and shorts, tights and skirts, jeans, and tights & dresses!
Chelsea Boots - Linzishoes.com
These shoes are definitely my new favourite item in my wardrobe at £25 and available in 3 colours how can you resist?!
What do you think of Chelsea Boots? Are you going to wear more clothes you don't dare to out of the house this year?
Dixi Jewellery Competition! & Free Shipping Code!
The lovely people at Dixi Clothing are offering fashion-train readers the chance to win a piece of jewellery from their new collection!
You can check out all their new jewellery here!
To enter all you have to do is:
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This competition is for UK readers and closes on 5th February!
Also there's free shipping code for any order £10 or over for Fashion-Train readers for until 5th February! Using code: FASHIONT&DIXI
Style Crush: Mary Charteris
This week I've found a great new style crush! She's absolutely stunning and her names Mary Charteris and she's a model. I love her quirky style and how she's not afraid to experiment with fashion!
I love how she's got that 'bohemian' look and how she looks so casual but yet so glamorous at the same time!
I think Mary Charteris has such a great sense of style and I love how she's got pink ombred hair too!
Do you like her style?
I love how she's got that 'bohemian' look and how she looks so casual but yet so glamorous at the same time!
I think Mary Charteris has such a great sense of style and I love how she's got pink ombred hair too!
Do you like her style?
Goddiva Party Dresses
I really love Party Dresses and I'm always on the look out for that perfect Party Dress.
I hate it when you go out and you see 10 people wearing the same dress as it's your typical buy off the high street. I think it's much better to have look at small online stores as the dresses are normally a LOT cheaper and better quality too. I really like Party dresses from Goddiva and think there's some real gems on that site just waiting to be found! I think Goddiva is a fab site as it's so 'unknown' to so many people! Here are some of my favourites available online right now and they are all under £50!
You can't beat an LBD and Goddiva have a fab selection! My favourite is the third dress along which is a cocktail dress!
I absolutely love this teal dress too and I have a few dresses this teal colour!
What do you think of theses dresses? Which is your favourite?
I hate it when you go out and you see 10 people wearing the same dress as it's your typical buy off the high street. I think it's much better to have look at small online stores as the dresses are normally a LOT cheaper and better quality too. I really like Party dresses from Goddiva and think there's some real gems on that site just waiting to be found! I think Goddiva is a fab site as it's so 'unknown' to so many people! Here are some of my favourites available online right now and they are all under £50!
You can't beat an LBD and Goddiva have a fab selection! My favourite is the third dress along which is a cocktail dress!
I absolutely love this teal dress too and I have a few dresses this teal colour!
What do you think of theses dresses? Which is your favourite?
Bad Passion Jewellery
There's nothing I love more than discovering a fab online store. This week i've fallen in love with Bad Passion Jewellery.
Bad Passion offers an eclectic collection of must-have accessories to appeal to the fashion conscious and they are inspired by current trends on the catwalk and on the street. I'm absolutely loving the quirky jewellery available on the site and I couldn't help but purchase a few pieces!
This bracelet is gorgeous and really does change your outfit and make it stand out that 'little bit' more. I think Bad Passion Jewellery is great for people who want to wear jewellery you don't just find in Primark, Topshop or H&M. If you want to be on trend and unique at the same time Bad Passion Jewellery is the place to go!
Leopard Bangle - £19
Large Navajo Stone Cocktail Ring In Blue - £10.50
I've always wanted a blue cocktail ring and I absolutely love this one! It's gorgeous. I've had so many compliments about it already!
What do you think of Bad Passion Jewellery? Which Piece is your favourite?
Bad Passion offers an eclectic collection of must-have accessories to appeal to the fashion conscious and they are inspired by current trends on the catwalk and on the street. I'm absolutely loving the quirky jewellery available on the site and I couldn't help but purchase a few pieces!
This bracelet is gorgeous and really does change your outfit and make it stand out that 'little bit' more. I think Bad Passion Jewellery is great for people who want to wear jewellery you don't just find in Primark, Topshop or H&M. If you want to be on trend and unique at the same time Bad Passion Jewellery is the place to go!
Leopard Bangle - £19
Large Navajo Stone Cocktail Ring In Blue - £10.50
I've always wanted a blue cocktail ring and I absolutely love this one! It's gorgeous. I've had so many compliments about it already!
What do you think of Bad Passion Jewellery? Which Piece is your favourite?
Student Special: 20% off at Republic
As a student myself, I love it when brands take note of students not being able to afford new items of clothing all the time! It makes you feel a not as bad when you're purchasing that new blouse when you see the 20% off sign! So from the 23rd January (that's today in case you didn't know!) till the 5th February Republic are offering students a massive 20% off with a valid NUS card!
I've always loved Republic and I'm a huge fan of their clothes and so here are some of my favourite items online right now! and let's put it this way, with 20% off who can resist a new item or two?!
(L-R)
Vest top - £16.99
Aztec Cardigan - £25.00
Boyfriend T-shirt - £18.00
I love the aztec print right now and this cardigans gorgeous! My favourite kind of t-shirts are the print ones just like these. I love wearing them with shorts and leggings!
(L-R)
Leopard Print Leggings - £10.00
Bodycon Dress - £19.99
Playsuit - £30.00
I'm a huge fan of the leopard print trend right now and who can resist these leggings with 20% off?! I love this bodycon dress too, It's perfect for that special birthday party! I also really love playsuits and how great is that glamorous playsuit for only £30! (£26 with 20% off)!
*Double discount can be used in conjunction with Get It Or Regret It, 2 for £30, 2 for £12 and 3 for £10 in store only. The double discount is still redeemable online but cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or discounts.
Which items your favourite? Do you like Republic?
To keep up to date with Republic news, make sure you visit The Edit!
I've always loved Republic and I'm a huge fan of their clothes and so here are some of my favourite items online right now! and let's put it this way, with 20% off who can resist a new item or two?!
(L-R)
Vest top - £16.99
Aztec Cardigan - £25.00
Boyfriend T-shirt - £18.00
I love the aztec print right now and this cardigans gorgeous! My favourite kind of t-shirts are the print ones just like these. I love wearing them with shorts and leggings!
(L-R)
Leopard Print Leggings - £10.00
Bodycon Dress - £19.99
Playsuit - £30.00
I'm a huge fan of the leopard print trend right now and who can resist these leggings with 20% off?! I love this bodycon dress too, It's perfect for that special birthday party! I also really love playsuits and how great is that glamorous playsuit for only £30! (£26 with 20% off)!
*Double discount can be used in conjunction with Get It Or Regret It, 2 for £30, 2 for £12 and 3 for £10 in store only. The double discount is still redeemable online but cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or discounts.
Which items your favourite? Do you like Republic?
To keep up to date with Republic news, make sure you visit The Edit!
DIY Studded Shorts
I thought I'd have a go at studding a pair of denim shorts! I want to give a new edge on an old pair of shorts I have and make them more unique. I think studding a pair of shorts is a great way to make them stand out, especially if they are black and plain like mine!
What do you need?
- An old pair of shorts (or any old shorts)
- A blunt knife
- A packet of studs (mine are from ebay here)
They took a while to come in the post but cost about £3 and came from Thailand so you can't argue!
They come in a pack of 100 (so hopefully they will last a while!)
All you have to do is position the stud where you want it on your shorts (I chose on the right hand side front pocket) and press the stud in using your hand, turn the shorts to the inside and press the backs down with your knife (use a blunt knife like mine!) It's tricky at first but after a few goes you will get the hang of it!
I'm thinking about doing a bit more studding on this pocket but as a first attempt I am so so happy with what it looks like right now!
Studding things is my new favourite way to update my wardrobe!
Are you going to try it? Have you tried studding items of clothing?
What do you need?
- An old pair of shorts (or any old shorts)
- A blunt knife
- A packet of studs (mine are from ebay here)
They took a while to come in the post but cost about £3 and came from Thailand so you can't argue!
They come in a pack of 100 (so hopefully they will last a while!)
All you have to do is position the stud where you want it on your shorts (I chose on the right hand side front pocket) and press the stud in using your hand, turn the shorts to the inside and press the backs down with your knife (use a blunt knife like mine!) It's tricky at first but after a few goes you will get the hang of it!
I'm thinking about doing a bit more studding on this pocket but as a first attempt I am so so happy with what it looks like right now!
Studding things is my new favourite way to update my wardrobe!
Are you going to try it? Have you tried studding items of clothing?
Style Crush: Jessie J
At Just 21, Jessie J hit our screens with the video for her first single 'Do It like a dude' with it's catchy lyrics she was number 2 in the UK Chart. Ever since Jessie J has had an ever-growing fan base and has gone from strength to strength.
Her biggest hit Price Tag was number one 5 countries including the UK, and was top 10 in nineteen other countries.
One thing I've always loved about Jessie J is how inspiring she is. She encourages people to be different, to do what you love and to love themselves just the way they are. I can't help but love her amazing fashion sense too!
I love how she turns up to events in now a simple ball gown. I love how she's experimenting with colours and wearing items of clothing which really stand out!
What do you think of Jessie J? Do you like her style?
Her biggest hit Price Tag was number one 5 countries including the UK, and was top 10 in nineteen other countries.
One thing I've always loved about Jessie J is how inspiring she is. She encourages people to be different, to do what you love and to love themselves just the way they are. I can't help but love her amazing fashion sense too!
I love how she turns up to events in now a simple ball gown. I love how she's experimenting with colours and wearing items of clothing which really stand out!
What do you think of Jessie J? Do you like her style?
My Linzi Shoes Wishlist All Under £30
I'm sure all of my regular readers will know by now how much I love shoes! I'm one of those people which if they like a pair of shoes they'll buy them in all the other colours too! (truth be told I have the same pair of shoes in 3 colours!) aah!
I'm a massive fan of Linzi Shoes! I absolutely love there latest arrivals. Especially their Chelsea Boots and Loafers!
1. Dyanne in Red - £30
2. Dyanne in Purple - £30
3. Whitney in Black - £30
4. Whitney in Red - £30
These wedges I have in bright pink and I bought them a few months ago and they were featured in this previous post! I've lusted over a pair of Chelsea Boots for so long now but I've never got round to buying a pair, I am loving the red pair and If I bought the black pair I am sure they would go with everything!
5. Esme - £25
6. Benjy - £22
7. Lolita in Leopard Ponyskin - £30
8. Lolita in Red - £30
I absolutely love this seasons 'loafer' trend and these leopard print and studded loafers are amazing! And also the 'creeper' trend too who else is loving the leopard print?!
What else I love about Linzi Shoes is that all these shoes are £30 and under so you can stay stylish on a budget!
I'm a massive fan of Linzi Shoes! I absolutely love there latest arrivals. Especially their Chelsea Boots and Loafers!
1. Dyanne in Red - £30
2. Dyanne in Purple - £30
3. Whitney in Black - £30
4. Whitney in Red - £30
These wedges I have in bright pink and I bought them a few months ago and they were featured in this previous post! I've lusted over a pair of Chelsea Boots for so long now but I've never got round to buying a pair, I am loving the red pair and If I bought the black pair I am sure they would go with everything!
5. Esme - £25
6. Benjy - £22
7. Lolita in Leopard Ponyskin - £30
8. Lolita in Red - £30
I absolutely love this seasons 'loafer' trend and these leopard print and studded loafers are amazing! And also the 'creeper' trend too who else is loving the leopard print?!
What else I love about Linzi Shoes is that all these shoes are £30 and under so you can stay stylish on a budget!
10 ways to wear TOMS Shoes!
I'd originally planned to post about these shoes a few months ago but I have been so busy! I had a great idea today as I wore my TOMS earlier. I've had questions in the past about how to wear TOMs Shoes and so I thought I'd show you all 10 ways I would style them!
1. Sweater - Topshop, Jeans - Topshop & Scarf - ASOS
2. T-shirt - Internationale, Jeans - Topshop & Cardigan - H&M
3. Crop Top - Topshop, Jeans, Topshop & Jacket - Chiara Fashion
4. Jumper - Topshop, Leggings - Topshop
5. Jacket - Chiara Fashion, Leggings - Topshop, T-shirt - Internationale
I prefer wearing TOMs Shoes with leggings/jeans as I think they look better but you can also wear them with tights too! These outfits are the sort of outfits I would wear to college everyday so I hope this is a bit of inspiration for you too!
6. Top - New Look, Jeans - Miss Selfridge, Scarf - ASOS
7. T-shirt - Internationale, Jeans - Miss Selfridge, Jacket - Chiara Fashion
8. Sweater - Topshop, Shorts - Topshop, Tights - ASOS
9. Top - New Look, Shorts - Topshop and Tights - ASOS
10. Sweater - Topshop & Shorts - Topshop
I love wearing TOMs with thick tights and shorts too! (some people think this looks really bad but I like it!)
If you are buying a pair of TOMs Shoes be sure to check out Sole Trader! I bought mine from here and received very quick service and free delivery too!
How do you wear your Toms? Do you have a pair of Toms?
1. Sweater - Topshop, Jeans - Topshop & Scarf - ASOS
2. T-shirt - Internationale, Jeans - Topshop & Cardigan - H&M
3. Crop Top - Topshop, Jeans, Topshop & Jacket - Chiara Fashion
4. Jumper - Topshop, Leggings - Topshop
5. Jacket - Chiara Fashion, Leggings - Topshop, T-shirt - Internationale
I prefer wearing TOMs Shoes with leggings/jeans as I think they look better but you can also wear them with tights too! These outfits are the sort of outfits I would wear to college everyday so I hope this is a bit of inspiration for you too!
6. Top - New Look, Jeans - Miss Selfridge, Scarf - ASOS
7. T-shirt - Internationale, Jeans - Miss Selfridge, Jacket - Chiara Fashion
8. Sweater - Topshop, Shorts - Topshop, Tights - ASOS
9. Top - New Look, Shorts - Topshop and Tights - ASOS
10. Sweater - Topshop & Shorts - Topshop
I love wearing TOMs with thick tights and shorts too! (some people think this looks really bad but I like it!)
If you are buying a pair of TOMs Shoes be sure to check out Sole Trader! I bought mine from here and received very quick service and free delivery too!
How do you wear your Toms? Do you have a pair of Toms?
In the Desert
I've come down with a mild case of wanderlust, and I can't help but reminisce about my trip to Palm Springs in early 2011. The warm temperatures, endless palm trees, mid-century architecture, relaxed resortwear, clusters of scenic windmills, and laid-back lifestyle all appeal to my inner traveler. Not to mention the mind-boggling selection of snacks at Hadley Fruit Orchards, the friendly
Style Crush: Pixie Lott + Kiss The Stars Video!
I've been a huge fan of Pixie Lott for years. So she's not just this weeks 'Style Crush' I've loved her style since her first single Mama Do. She's still 20 and she's had 4 successful collaborations with retail chain Lipsy which have all been sell outs too.. and I've purchased a Pixie Lott design myself which is featured in my Birthday Post!
I think she always looks stunning and I love her new short hair cut too! Me and my best friend were lucky enough to see live her a couple of days after she'd got her cut you can see her hair in this post! I love how she wears a lot of black dresses and how pretty much everything she wears has a different neckline too!
I really like how Pixie Lott wears a lot of high street too and she's always in the style pages of the monthly women's magazines!
I bought her album a few months ago and my favourite track on it was 'Kiss The Stars' and now she's releasing it (yay!) you can check out here video here...
What do you think of Pixie Lott? Do you just like her music, or do you like her style aswell?
I think she always looks stunning and I love her new short hair cut too! Me and my best friend were lucky enough to see live her a couple of days after she'd got her cut you can see her hair in this post! I love how she wears a lot of black dresses and how pretty much everything she wears has a different neckline too!
I really like how Pixie Lott wears a lot of high street too and she's always in the style pages of the monthly women's magazines!
I bought her album a few months ago and my favourite track on it was 'Kiss The Stars' and now she's releasing it (yay!) you can check out here video here...
What do you think of Pixie Lott? Do you just like her music, or do you like her style aswell?
Barry M Instant Foil Effects Review
I love receiving late christmas presents, don't you?!
One of my friends Lily gave me some Barry M Nail Polishes a few days ago and I absolutely love them!
She got me these two foil effects nail polishes and a blue glittery one (colour no.297)
I was going to buy the lilac foil effects when I saw it in Boots the other day but I am so glad I didn't now. Anyway I thought I'd show you all what they are like!
I painted most of my nails silver but I like painting my second finger a different colour so I tried out the purple. I'm amazed that you only need one coat of this nail polish and that it looks amazing too!
The nail polish seems to be very chip resistant too which is always a plus! (yay!)
I'm so used to having nail polish which chips within two days!
I am so tempted to buy the gold one now too...
What do you think of Foil Effects Nail Polish? Or are you more of a Barry M crackle girl?
One of my friends Lily gave me some Barry M Nail Polishes a few days ago and I absolutely love them!
She got me these two foil effects nail polishes and a blue glittery one (colour no.297)
I was going to buy the lilac foil effects when I saw it in Boots the other day but I am so glad I didn't now. Anyway I thought I'd show you all what they are like!
I painted most of my nails silver but I like painting my second finger a different colour so I tried out the purple. I'm amazed that you only need one coat of this nail polish and that it looks amazing too!
The nail polish seems to be very chip resistant too which is always a plus! (yay!)
I'm so used to having nail polish which chips within two days!
I am so tempted to buy the gold one now too...
What do you think of Foil Effects Nail Polish? Or are you more of a Barry M crackle girl?
Wool + Leather
Shorts - Missguided
First outfit post of the year (yay!)
I've set myself a goal to post about my outfits more!
I think it's every bloggers nightmare right now to took outfit photos! The lighting is rubbish and most bloggers are so busy in the day with work/school/college/uni that's all the daylight hours gone :(
I really like this outfit because It's quite simple but on trend. I love love love this white sweatshirt it's perfect to go with jeans, leggings and shorts! I love these leather panelled shorts from Missguided. I think they do a similar pair in Topshop!
Have you got a favourite jumper? What have you bought recently?
Style Crush: Caggie Dunlop from Made In Chelsea
Caggie Dunlop is an English Singer & Actress. She's best known for her role in E4 tv show Made in Chelsea. As one of the main characters in the show and her love life as the main headline she's living life in the spotlight. I have always loved how 'casual' she looks on the show and how she mixes high-street with designer.
I also think that she has amazing hair too! I really love how she makes her hair look effortless and how she's now being called England's 'Blake Lively!'
What do you think of Caggie? Do you like her style?
I also think that she has amazing hair too! I really love how she makes her hair look effortless and how she's now being called England's 'Blake Lively!'
What do you think of Caggie? Do you like her style?
Happy New Year - Life In Instagram
First of all HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you all had great nights and are looking forward to 2012!
I had a pretty interesting December and got even more addicted to Instagram! Here are just some of the photos taken in December!
1. I got my first ever business cards!
2. I went to the clothes show live with one of my closest friends Beth (who also designs her own clothing range Uffinton which you can catch me modelling on the site!)
3. I tried out some more nail art, in the style of suits!
4. Here in the North West we saw some snow in December! It was beautiful and lasted only a few days.
5. I rediscovered my winter leggings (yay!) I think they're super cool still... haha I do get a few funny looks wearing them out and about but I love them and they are so warm too!
6. I went for a trip to the trafford centre with my friend Sam christmas shopping, when we had a break we headed straight to costa. Mmmm frosted mint hot chocolates...
7. In Pizza Express having raspberry lemonade on a shopping trip again to the trafford centre for more christmas shopping (some things just can't be done in one day!)
8. Before wrapping these up for parts of gifts for people for christmas I couldn't help but making a chocolate orange tower! Just think how good this would look on a larger scale!
9. I received a couple of fashion books for christmas. I love this Teen vogue guide and who hasn't got Gok Wans autobiography?!
How was your December? Did you end up going shopping an awful lot too?
UPDATE! I have written a blog post on my other blog FASHION-TRAIN-FIX about Fashion Blogging Tips. It's been requested by a lot of you lately and so I hope you check it out HERE!
I had a pretty interesting December and got even more addicted to Instagram! Here are just some of the photos taken in December!
1. I got my first ever business cards!
2. I went to the clothes show live with one of my closest friends Beth (who also designs her own clothing range Uffinton which you can catch me modelling on the site!)
3. I tried out some more nail art, in the style of suits!
4. Here in the North West we saw some snow in December! It was beautiful and lasted only a few days.
5. I rediscovered my winter leggings (yay!) I think they're super cool still... haha I do get a few funny looks wearing them out and about but I love them and they are so warm too!
6. I went for a trip to the trafford centre with my friend Sam christmas shopping, when we had a break we headed straight to costa. Mmmm frosted mint hot chocolates...
7. In Pizza Express having raspberry lemonade on a shopping trip again to the trafford centre for more christmas shopping (some things just can't be done in one day!)
8. Before wrapping these up for parts of gifts for people for christmas I couldn't help but making a chocolate orange tower! Just think how good this would look on a larger scale!
9. I received a couple of fashion books for christmas. I love this Teen vogue guide and who hasn't got Gok Wans autobiography?!
How was your December? Did you end up going shopping an awful lot too?
UPDATE! I have written a blog post on my other blog FASHION-TRAIN-FIX about Fashion Blogging Tips. It's been requested by a lot of you lately and so I hope you check it out HERE!
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