Faux Fur & Flat Shoe Lovin'

Leather jacket - River Island

T-Shirt - Zara

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

Shoes - Zara

Scarf - ASOS

Lipstick - Kate Moss Rimmel in shade 08 (ASOS)

Quite a basic/casual outfit from me today. I'm really not a fan of this weather as I find it's too warm to wear a full on coat but I feel like a bit of warmth is needed so that's where the scarf comes in. I am well and truly obsessed with faux fur this season, especially the scarves. This ASOS beauty (£30) was a must have, they have so many to choose from on there but this one did it for me. It's sooo soft and soooo warm it's going to be my best friend this winter.

On my feet are my new Zara beauties. I've had my eye on this Marni pair but at £630 (I know!) they were just way out of budget so I got these for £49.99 instead!! They're a great autumnal shoe and I will make sure I get lots of wear out of them before it becomes permanent boot weather.

Marni www.net-a-porter.com

Claudia xxx

The Ultimate Rucksack - Aspinal of London

Polo neck - Mango// Skirt - Next// Socks - Topshop// Boots - New Look Via ASOS// Rucksack - Aspinal of London

Happy Sunday! 

Today I finally get to take my beloved birthday present out for a spin, yes I was lucky enough to receive this gorgeous rucksack from my boyfriend. My birthday was on the 22nd September but I didn't actually get the bag until the 1st of October and it wasn't out yet but my boyfriend had pre ordered it. I had a present to open and also inside was this...

He also got me a birthday cake made of the bag...

Everything I'm wearing is brand new... I also got the skirt for my birthday - it's such great quality and looks and feels like real leather, it's going to be a staple in my wardrobe for A/W for sure. I got my roll neck when Mango did their 30% off weekend along with my amazing new coat which will be up soon and my boots were a bargain £24.99 (I got them for £20 as ASOS gave me a 20% off code as there was no next day delivery) they are great boots as they're classics which can be worn with anything so I'd definitely grab a pair as I'm sure they'll sell out at that price. They're super comfy too!

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