The Coolest Parka Ever

Parka - Topshop

Turtle Neck - Topshop

Jeans - GAP

Trainers - Stan Smith Via ASOS

Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Quite a basic outfit post here, it's how I tend to dress for work/weekends a lot of the time when I'm feeling lazy haha. I am literally in love with this parka, I've never seen one with such bright faux fur - it just gives it that little something extra! I always get so many compliments when I wear it too. It was £70 though which is quite expensive considering it's very thin (I did get it at 20% off though as they gave me a code for my birthday) but it will never date and can be worn pretty much all year round. I'll definitely need to layer up with thick jumpers underneath once the cold weather hits but at least it looks fab!

x

Shearling Coat

Coat - Mango

T-shirt - Zara

Jeans - Iris & Ink (www.theoutnet.com)

Boots - Zara

Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs (www.my-wardrobe.com)

One of the trends seen at fashion week back in February was Shearling/Sheepskin and it's something I've always been quite a fan of. I got this during the 30% off weekend that Mango did a few weeks ago for £49 which I thought was a massive bargain. It's lined with faux leather so it's really thick and warm.

These boots I got for £12.99 reduced from £80 in the summer sale - one of my biggest bargains to date I think.

I can't wait until I can start wearing them a lot more. I do get excited by A/W fashion but I hate the cold so I can't win!

Claudia xxx

Faux Fur & PVC

Coat - ASOS// Dress - Topshop// Creepers - Agyness Deyn Dr Martens

I bought this dress back in September with my birthday money just before PVC was everywhere. I've only worn it once for a meal at The Mango Tree in London (my all time fave restaurant) for my birthday once I got home from Ibiza and it was making me SO hot - I guess that's the major downfall of PVC. I dressed it up with flatforms for the meal so I wanted to dress it down and make it a bit more casual and try and turn it into an everyday/every occasion dress. 

Topshop have 30% off partywear so it's currently only £40!

What do you think?

Claudia xxx

Iris and Ink

Coat - ASOS (old)// Top - Iris & Ink (The Outnet)// Jeans - Iris & Ink (The Outnet)// Boots - Topshop// Socks - Topshop// Givenchy Antigona - Harrods// Ring - H&M

I've always wanted a real leather top as I think they look great but obviously they do come with a slightly depressing price tag. I nabbed this Iris & Ink one in a flash sale, I feel it is a wardrobe staple and worth every penny, as it will hang around in your wardrobe for years to come. A real investment piece. (Similar here)

I also feel with jeans, it is much more worthwhile to pay out for a more expensive pair than just buy a cheap pair and them fade after a few washes. You then end up having to buy more than one pair. Although these Iris & Ink jeans at £95 aren't exactly purse friendly they will hang around a lot longer than a High St pair and the fit and quality is fab. (Found here)

I personally think this outfit can be worn to/for anything - to a job interview, to the cinema, out for a drink, shopping...the list goes on. 

I've definitely started to appreciate more expensive items and I would much rather put my money towards something that I really want and know is going to last. 

How do you feel about investing in designer pieces? The Outnet is definitely a great place to start. 

Claudia xxx

Cat In The Hat

Coat - Miss Selfridge// Jumper - H&M//Jeans - Topshop//Dr Martens//Beanie - Lazy Oaf

A plainer and warmer outfit post today.

I wanted to show you my new parka, the first parka I have ever owned - would you believe?! This was actually a treat from my boyfriend just before the temperature dropped at the beginning of last month and is now in the sale here. (you can also get it in burgundy and navy instead of the khaki)

My Topshop Joni jeans I found in Westfield White City on my lunch break for a mere £5!!! They had two pairs left and in my size! So I got a pair for me and a pair for my sister, I even used my student discount so I actually got them for £4.50 - one of my best bargains to date!

Speaking of bargains... My Lazy Oaf beanie I nabbed in the ASOS sale for £6 - gotta love ASOS! (similar here)

I look so moody in all of my posts ha! Sorry about that! It was also very windy so excuse my hair.

Claudia xxx