High Street Haul - My First Youtube Video

 

Happy Sunday all!

 

I've decided to start up a Youtube channel alongside my blog as it's something I've been thinking about for a while, so I finally took the plunge.

 

It feels really strange talking to the camera and I also think I sound super weird in the video haha but I hope you enjoy my first video which is a high street haul!! Please like and subscribe, it will mean a lot :)

 

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Boohoo Loungewear Co-ord

Jacket - Topshop

Scarf - ASOS

Co-ord - Boohoo

Adidas Stan Smith Trainers - Net-A-Porter.com

Necklace - Monica Vinader

I've been after comfy weekend clothes since I moved out so I can pop out and do my errands and be nice and comfy but also look cool and not like a slob haha. Lydia from Fashion in Flux inspired me to buy this set as she looks so bloody good in the loungewear co-ords she has.

I love the flares and the big slits up the side, they really make it for me - I think I'm going to live in this and may have to purchase it in grey too. Boohoo isn't usually somewhere I shop but I'm really impressed with this set and it was such a steal at 20 squids.

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Girlfriend Jeans For The Win

 

Gilet - ASOS

Jumper - Bella Freud (Net-A-Porter)

Jeans - New Look

Shoes - Topshop

Bag - Dolce & Gabbana (Net-A-Porter)

So here we have the girlfriend jeans, an update on the boyfriend and the skinny as it's a mix of both. Not as slouchy as a boyfriend fit but not as tight as a skinny. I personally think it's my new fave style. 

This pair is from New Look at a bargain price of £24.99. (I got them for £19.99 as they had 20% off jeans the day I bought them) which I think is an incredible price for jeans. I don't really shop in New Look especially not for jeans but I'd seen them on somebody and thought I would give them a try and I'm really impressed. They can be worn with trainers, Brogues and ankle boots so they are super versatile. 

I think this is one of my fave outfits I've worn recently, I think I may be a girlfriend jeans convert!

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FASHION - Fringing

Coat - Michael Kors

Jumper - Topshop

Jeans - Gap

Boots - Pretty Little Thing


Happy hump day! 

 A Very simple outfit from me today as sometimes I just wanna hang in jeans and a jumper! Atleast it's quite a fun jumper with the fringing, it makes it a little more interesting. This is just my usual weekend attire when I'm just pottering around and not really doing a lot.

 I officially move out this month so I've put myself on a spending ban until end of Feb when I get paid again as we have solicitors fee and loads of other boring stuff we're going to have to pay for - boo! So there won't be any hauls this month sadly but in March I'll be back in full force with those.

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Layering

Coat - Topshop

Shirt - Topshop 

Sweater - Markus Lupfer www.net-a-porter.com

Jeans - Iris & Ink www.theoutnet.com

Boots - Acne Studios www.net-a-porter.com

Since I arrived home from L.A last week the temperature has dramatically dropped and as this parka is quite light I'm having to start layering up underneath. I got a new white shirt in the Topshop sale as it's a wardrobe basic and comes in really handy so I've styled it down underneath my bananas sweatshirt here. They're such a versatile piece as they can be worn alone tucked in or out with heels or underneath jumpers/sweaters and styled casually. 

I'm starting to build up my core wardrobe of all my essentials and pay out more for certain things that get worn all of the time like my Acne boots that I got for Christmas. Black boots are such a staple so I wanted to get a pair that would last me a long time. 

Claudia x

Christmas Day Outfit Inspiration

Outfit 1 - 

Bella Freud Jumper

Cord A-Line Skirt 

Double Strap Flats

 Outfit 2 - 

Ditsy Print Dress 

Fringe Suede Ankle Boots

Outfit 3 - 

Embellished Fringed Top  

Topshop Black Jamie Jeans  

Studded Silver Pumps

So everybody wants to look super nice on Christmas day whether you're staying in doors and having family over, going to somebody's house or going out out for Christmas dinner. So I thought I'd give you some outfit inspiration as I've been thinking a lot about what I'm going to buy to wear recently as it is less than a month until the big day!! I know everybody keeps saying it but this year really has gone fast and so much has happened in a good way - I am soooo excited for 2016!!

The Bella Freud jumper in the first outfit is a big of a splurge - I've decided I'm going to buy it to wear on Christmas Day this year and this is the way I'm thinking of styling it. I just think it's a chic take on the usual gimmicky Christmas jumpers and can be worn all year round. I love the fact it says 'Good Times' on the sleeve too - so cute.

The dress in the second outfit is Topshop - I really love this dress. It has flute sleeves and a bib detail on the chest which you can't really see in the picture sorry! I think it would make a lovely Christmas day outfit paired with the boots as it's casual and comfy but will look really lovely on. 

The third outfit is a bit jazzier for those people who really like to get dressed up on Christmas day. The pumps really remind me of Valentino Rockstuds so these £40 ASOS shoes need to be mine! 

The good thing about everything in these outfits is that they can be worn all year round for many different occasions, so treat yourself!

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Anya Hindmarch Eat Your Heart Out

 

 

Jacket - Topshop

Dress - Zara

Boots - New Look Via ASOS

Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs

 

 

Today I've pretty much done all of my Christmas shopping - we went to TK Maxx and managed to get most of our presents for people, they really do have something for everybody. I wanted to wear something comfy so obviously opted for my new dress.

 

This dress I love a little bit more than I should. I braved Zara on payday AKA black Friday and saw this dress. It reminded me of all the Anya Hindmarch bits which are way over priced so this dress at £25.99 was a lot more purse friendly. I love that it's a turtle neck style and a 3/4 sleeve - I'm probably going to spend my life in it from this day forward.

 

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The Coats That Will Keep You Stylish & Warm This Winter

So you could say this is my coats edits - these types of coat/jacket are all you need to see you through Winter. Now that we are in November it's a great time to be talking about what's going to be keeping us warm for the next 5/6 months as the cold weather has now hit. Below I have the 3 different types bomber/parka/faux fur and my top 3 picks plus the one that I'm going to be wearing all Winter.

 

 So lets start with the bomber - it's the perfect transeasonal piece. It's perfect for now when you don't really need a full on coat but you can also just layer it up with knitwear when it does get super cold. The one I'm wearing is from Topshop and is £65 it has the softest/warmed faux fur lining. This has been one of my go to jackets for October and November so far.

Everybody should have a parka in their wardrobe because it's such a classic. Mine is from Topshop and is £70 - it's actually quite thin so I will definitely need to layer up with this one come the colder months but I was so drawn to the bright blue faux fur hood and thought it was really different. It will definitely see you through this Winter and many more Winter's to come.

I don't think you can get through the freezing cold winter without faux fur. It is so warm and so snuggly. My one is from ASOS and was £90. I've had it since my birthday in September and haven't really worn it that much yet as it hasn't really been the right weather for it especially because I spend a lot of my time on the Central line in the mornings - faux fur and the tube do not mix well!

 

I hope I've given you some coat inspiration!

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A Day Out In London

Coat - Michael Kors

Dress - Topshop

Boots - New Look Via ASOS

Bag - Anya Hindmarch

 

So I had a lovely day out on in London last Friday with Luke. We were celebrating being together for 3 years so we booked the day off of work, headed to London had a browse in Selfridges and a walk to Green Park where we had Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair. It really was incredible so I'll definitely be doing a review on it soon.

 

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All About The Boots

Rollneck - Urban Outfitters

Jacket - Topshop

Skirt - Next

Boots - ASOS

Ring - NACH Jewellery via Net-A-Porter

So sorry I didn't post this weekend like usual, I had such a busy weekend which consisted of us getting our mortgage in principle a long with lots of house viewings - so we are now ready to buy our first house, just got to find one first! (Scary yet very exciting!)

The weather was super gloomy last weekend so I wanted to brighten the day up with my new fave boots from ASOS. Elle Woods eat your heart out! Anything pink and velvet is a winner in my book.

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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!

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