ICE QUEEN ACTION

I have to say, not only is the title of this post apt due to the ice-y blue tones of my outfit, but also because it was bloody freezing! Literally.. I died a death out there. Summer, please hurry!
I imagine some of you are familiar with Lily Lulu if you're no stranger to the blogger world, but if not, this dress is from their new collection which is SO Kim K. Minimal, muted, and so chic. I originally thought this dress was a loose cami dress, but it turns out it's quite fitting. It's perfect with some knee-highs, and I went for an obvious choice.. those ASOS boots.
I think I'm definitely aspiring to be Kylie Jenner here.. (and failing), but she's definitely been seen rocking a similar number to this ice blue duster. I purchased this last summer, and it's been perfect for those not so chilly days, (although probably not quite January appropriate!).
To compliment the blue in the coat, and the blue in my hair, I went for my baby blue Grafea bag. I genuinely don't use any other bags now!

DRESS - c/o LILY LULU

DUSTER COAT - ASOS (major sale alert!)

BOOTS - ASOS (linked similar.. cheaper!)

BAG - c/o GRAFEA

FLUFFY BABY BLUE

Okay, so I've finally accepted the frequency of my blogging is reducing at the moment, and that it's okay!! It's incredibly difficult to fit it in when the sunlight disappears at 3pm, and I don't get home from work until 4pm! Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoy when I can pop a post up, and I hope you do too!
This is a super comfortable look for me. Like I said in my last post, I'd quite like to bring things back to basics, but that doesn't mean I don't love a bit of fluffy pastels! I've been obsessed with grid print for absolutely ages, and I already own the black on white version of this duster coat, so having the reverse colours makes me super happy and satisfies my grid print needs! This one is from South Avenue, and is so much cheaper than some of the others I've seen about, I'd recommend checking them out first before making a purchase, because more often than not, they sell the exact same item for a fraction of the price! (PS, get 20% off with the code 'NICOLE20').
I really love culottes, but I'm swaying more to the 'cropped trousers' look, as it probably flatters me a little more! I purchased these ice blue ones from Missguided as soon as I saw them. I desperately want the light grey ones now, although I'm considering sizing down as these come up a little big! Does anybody else size up a lot to accommodate for comfort? I do, but often find myself with ill-fitting clothes, boo!
To match my trousers, I popped on my new super soft ice blue stole from Debenhams. They were having their 'mega week', where everything in store is up to 25% off, and being staff, I took FULL advantage of my additional discounts. I must have got this for less than £10! This is the first stole I've purchased this season, and now I have the bug. I NEED THEM ALL. I also accessorised with my beloved baby blue Grafea. Regardless of my colour scheme that day, this baby comes with me everywhere!
Well, this is fast becoming a long post! I have to ramble about these shoes though. Yep, that's right. Alexander McQueen babies on my feet! No, I'm kidding. But they so could be! They're actually from Missguided, and for less than £30! As soon as payday came around, they were straight into my basket. Despite looking uncomfortable, the patent leather is incredibly soft and flexible. Winner!

DUSTER COAT - c/o SOUTH AVENUE (receive 20% off with the code 'NICOLE20'

TOP - MISSGUIDED

TROUSERS - MISSGUIDED

STOLE - DEBENHAMS

BAG - c/o GRAFEA

SHOES - MISSGUIDED

BABY GRAFEA

This is a happy time for me for multiple reasons. 1. I've finally managed to venture out and shoot some pictures, and 2. GRAFEA. I HAVE A BABY GRAFEA!!!!!!! On a slightly damper note, I was supposed to be going to London today for an event, but I've been so unwell recently, and I need time to reboot my system! I decided I'd shoot the pictures for the outfit I was going to wear to it, and share it with you all on my blog! 
I've just realised pretty much all of the clothes I'm wearing are from ASOS! Ha! Anyway, I literally purchased this dress for the sole purpose of wearing it to the event, but I'm actually so in love with it. It's so me, and the fact that it's a simple monochrome makes it easily pair-able with all of my brightly coloured Grafea's! I have near-enough every single colour coat, but I was oddly missing a black one! I bought this one a while back from ASOS, and it comes in handy when I'm going for simplicity. I popped this long-sleeved white top underneath to add a layer, and to bring out the white in the dress! It's just a good ol' basic from Primark.
The shoooOooOooOooOES. (That was so necessary).  If you haven't seen these floating around the blogsphere.. where you been girl?! They're of course the highly coveted ASOS 'Ka Ching' boots! I'd wanted these since I'd laid my eyes on them, but unfortunately my bank balance was screaming no.. Well, when I'd seen that they were out of stock, my love for them grew dramatically, (much like a child who can't have what they want!). I was actually in Tunisia when I purchased them, thank the Lord for free wi-fi! They're very comfortable, and so versatile with the chunky heel. 
Obviously the main focus of this outfit is the bright blue beautiful bag! My dreams came true when offered a baby of my choice! (A bag.. not an actual baby..), and since I'd been after a blue one for a while, it was the clear winner! The baby Grafea bags are their new line of miniature 'Hari' bags. The collection currently consists of blue, lilac, pink, white, black, red and wine, but they're rapidly adding more colours, so you're never going to be short for choice!  I own the 'bigger' Hari bag in lilac, and although the baby is undeniably smaller, it's still the perfect size to fit all of your essentials and more! As much as I'm devoted to my lilac rucksack, I can't help but feel the smaller size is more beneficial whilst trying to push through queues, or dash past people! Seriously, I think I have a Grafea addiction. I have my eyes firmly on 'Wine'. Big or small, I need it!
PS! The baby Grafea bags are currently on offer, so I urge you to buy them all....... NOW!

(Also, they're good for dogs too!)

DRESS - ASOS

COAT - ASOS

BOOTS - ASOS

BAG - c/o GRAFEA