All The Pink

Firstly, I must apologise for my lack in outfit posts recently. I've been struggling with body confidence, so taking pictures of myself isn't really what I felt comfortable doing! I've mostly been focusing on my YouTube at the moment, which I'll link here! I did eventually suck it up, and go out and shoot these new beautiful clothes. 
I sadly couldn't attend the Linzi S/S15 press day, but from looking at the pictures, I was immediately drawn to these pink and white heeled sandals. Of course, I had to have them! As they're a block heel, I did anticipate a little more comfort than your average heeled sandal, and I was further impressed with the padded sole! Literally, I didn't want to take them off! They're a perfect holiday shoe, and I seriously need the other colours they do!
Obviously, I couldn't not pair some pink with these shoes, so I opted for my new 'Kim K' pink waterfall waistcoat. This does have a belt to cinch you in at the waist, but I loved the way it floated in the wind, and it looked so much better on me open! I've seen these all over the place, but mine is from Missy Empire.. for £21.99!! For real. I was pleasantly surprised! I'd highly recommend checking them out, they do so many pieces for a fraction of the price you'd expect from other stores!
I didn't really want too much else going on with the outfit, so I went for a simple, 'white tee and jeans' look. I also slung on my teeny tiny pink and white Grafea to tie in all of the colours! 

Top - Primark

Jeans - c/o Miss Pap

Waistcoat - c/o Missy Empire

Shoes - c/o Linzi

Bag - c/o Grafea

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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

KIM K SHOES - COMFY EDITION

I'm quite surprised I haven't featured this coat previously, as I've had it since the end of last year! It's a coat I'd been after for so long, waiting for the day it was reduced in price, as I couldn't justify spending £90 on yet ANOTHER coat. I ended up purchasing it in the 'tall' version as it was cheaper than the regular, and it hasn't really been a problem! Obviously, the regular version went down further shortly after, but me being me, I just couldn't wait! I sized down in this, and I really should have sized down again as it's huuuuuge, but I'm not complaining as it's super snuggly.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd know that Kim Kardashian has been taking the fashion world by storm recently, with everyone lusting after her gorgeous knitted two-pieces, oversized camel coats, and of course, her incredibly fabulous lace-up heels. They're slowing creeping into all of our favourite high street stores, and online favourites, meaning they've become super accessible, and super affordable. Now, I'm not 'heels during the day' kind of girl, but a chunky heel is something I can definitely work with. When Megan Ellaby, (ASOS stylist, and fashion blogger), posted a picture of these on Twitter, it was a 'straight in the basket' kind of thing. I've worn these out already, and they're SO comfy. Who knew you could get Kim K's style, AND be comfortable?
My coat and shoes are doing all of the talking here, so I popped on my favourite ripped jeans, and basic striped tee. I was concerned my bag would blend in with the coat, but I think it looks okay! Grafea's are always gonna look good, let's be serious.

COAT - ASOS (sale alert!) TOP - PRIMARK (linked similar) JEANS - c/o MISS PAP BAG - GRAFEA VIA ASOS SHOES - ASOS

STRIPES & BURGUNDY

Unfortunately, there was very few images featuring my face I could use for this blog post and I was having a bloody awful time with my camera. Basically I think my memory card corrupted, and I only realised when I got outside to shoot, so it was all a big faff! My face was similar to the furious red emoji face.. not good.
This was the outfit I wore on New Year's Eve for a night in with our friends. The only difference being I had a black velvet top on, which is currently in the wash due to major cocktail spillage, whoops. 
I love all things striped, so when I spotted this blazer on sale on Boohoo, it was a no brainer.  I wouldn't personally wear it as a coat in this weather, but for dashing from the car to the indoors, it's totally acceptable. 
As we were just chilling indoors, I didn't want to be all 'high-heels, short-skirt', so I opted for my super comfy Miss Pap jeans. I didn't want my outfit to be tooooo dull though, so I pretty much doused myself in anything and everything burgundy! OH! Anybody notice anything????.. I have a new Grafea! I am now the proud owner of the Wine Hari rucksack.  This was a huuuge surprise from my boyfriend for Christmas, and I've literally used it every single day since. So 2014 saw me get my first Grafea bag.. and my fifth! Go me. I wonder how many I'll accumulate in 2015? 
Anyway, I do apologise for the lack of pictures, but my face isn't that interesting anyway.

BLAZER - BOOHOO (major sale alert!)

JUMPER - PRIMARK (linked similar)

JEANS - c/o MISS PAP

HAT - PRIMARK (linked similar)

SCARF - PRETTY LITTLE THING (now on sale!)

SHOES - MARKS AND SPENCERS (now on sale!)

BAG - 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