ORANGES & LEOPARD PRINT

I'm currently writing up this post whilst on my break at work as I'm so so busy at the moment, but I love blogging too much to let it slip! So this is dedication!

Obviously, when ASOS announced there 25% student discount promotion, I was all over it, and by 10am I had spent £115, oops! It's not a problem though, as I managed to aquire some gorgeous pieces for a much lower price! 

I love the River Island high-waisted belted trousers, and when I spotted these, it was love. Well, I liked them anyways. They fit perfectly, and are so cute for A/W with the orange flowers, mixed in with some good ol' leopard print. 

I was on my way to my boyfriends house so I wanted to be comfortable, so a loose crop and duster coat was an obvious choice! This is my absolute favourite top at the moment, and it goes with everything as it's so simple and black! I'm extremely tempted to pick it up in a few more colours! 

Well isn't this bag just a match-made with this outfit? I love clear box clutches, and I'm surprised this is the first time I'm owning one! This one is from an online store called Beau Boutique, where they sell loads of branded pieces! (Such as Motel!). You can remove the gold chain and hold it as a clutch, but I prefer keeping it on as I don't have to worry about misplacing it! 

I've been writing this whilst trapsing up and down the place as my local bakery didn't put my damn cookie in my bag!!!! It's not even that nice so I'm extremely dissatisfied. Wah.

DUSTER COAT - PRIMARK TOP - BOOHOO TROUSERS - RIVER ISLAND VIA ASOS BAG - c/o BEAU BOUTIQUE SHOES - PUBLIC DESIRE (now on sale!)

THE GRAFEA DEBUT

So this is possibly the most exciting blog post I have ever done as it's featuring............. my very first Grafea bag!!!!  It was my birthday on Tuesday, and I was completely spoilt. I received not only one, but TWO grafea bags! The lilac one featured today was from my absolutely amazing boyfriend, (shoutout to the bae, hehe), and I got the pink holdall from my parents!  I could shed a tear when I look at them both, they're like my children! I think I have the 'Grafea bug' now though, and I have my eye firmly on the pink camera bag! I can confirm the rumours are true, and they are of incredible quality! It's worth saving up for or splashing out on, and I fully intend on owning a very large collection!
Another one of my amazing presents isn't part of my outfit, but part of the photography! Yep, I now own the 50mm lens! It's quite difficult to get used to, hence why some of these pictures are slightly fuzzed, but I believe this is the start of a beautiful relationship..... with my camera......(????).
Okay, the outfit! I'm very lucky to be given the opportunity to frequently work with Miss Pap, a brand that I absolutely adoooore, so I always thoroughly enjoy receiving gorgeous pieces from them! This set is the most perfect A/W transitional two-piece, as it has the summery floral print and cut, but takes on a sleek monochrome colour. It makes it so easy to chuck on your favourite chunky coat and boots, and boom, you're an A/W queen! I'd recommend sizing down in the top if you're after a snug fit, but if you like it comfortable and oversized, stick to your normal size!
This jacket is an absolute killer, and now a firm staple in my wardrobe. Since getting a hold of the pastel blue duster coat from Asos, I've been hell-bent on tracking down a black one, but for a friendlier price! Well, well, well, what can I say? Primark, you came through! I managed to pick up my dream duster for only £17!!! They had it in white too, but the unfortunate orange make-up stains meant I had to pray for a next time.
My hat and shoes have certainly been featured more than once, but they are from Asos and Public Desire, (respectively), for you newbies!!
On a random note, I'm so enjoying blogging, it's given a lot of meaning to my life, and I am so grateful for all of these incredible opportunities I have been given. The future is exciting!

TOP - c/o MISSPAP

SHORTS - c/o MISS PAP

DUSTER COAT - PRIMARK

BAG - GRAFEA

HAT - ASOS (fedora style)

SHOES - PUBLIC DESIRE (now on sale!)

Remember, you can get 10% off on Miss Pap using the code 'AUGUST10OFF'!

THE WOMAN IN PALM TREES

Ugh, I had so much trouble shooting these pictures as there was what may aswell have been a hurricane attacking me!! Seriously, I almost called it quits and decided to try another day, but luckily as I was about to head home, the wind stopped! (Albeit, briefly!). The damage to my hair was already done, so please believe me when I tell you I was not dragged through a bush!!
Anyway, I did manage to scrape together some pictures!  It's a given that I'm an avid two-piece fan, but oh my goodness, how gorgeous is this set?! The colours are absolutely perfect, and compliment each other so well!  I was sent this set from the lovely people at South Avenue, and it's been a big hit with everyone who's seen it, including my Mum! I was advised to size up with the top for the bust, and I'm really pleased I did as it fits as if my normal size would, so I would definitely recommend sizing up if your unsure.  I paired it with one my newest maxi kimonos, (which I also purchased in plain white........ help!!!).  I wore this out to meet up with an old friend, and wow, it's my most obnoxious item of clothing and I LOVE IT.  I thought it would emphasise the black palm trees on the co-ord, as well as giving me the option to team it with black accessories. 
You will have seen the shoes before in a previous post, and yes, they're from Public Desire, as usual! I'm not a huge 'clutch bag' fan, but I've been after one of these dainty ones for a while, but I've not been too appreciative of the price tag, so coming across this plain black one in Primark was perfect. (It also came with a little dust-bag! Fancy, huh?!).
I also was super, super lucky to be contacted by Orelia to feature a few of their pieces. I squealed with excitement when I read the e-mail, as Orelia is my ultimate, favourite jewellery shop!! I decided the simple little arrow would go beautifully with the outfit, as it's such a delicate piece!

TOP - c/o SOUTH AVENUE SKORT - c/o SOUTH AVENUE KIMONO - MISSGUIDED SHOES - PUBLIC DESIRE
BAG - PRIMARK NECKLACE - c/o ORELIA

IBIZA OR ENGLAND?

Normally, the weather wouldn't stop me tooooooo much when shooting an outfit, but with the combination of torrential rain and wind, I decided to hold off until it was somewhat acceptable!
I've never really been a fan of the 'clubbing scene', however I have a secret love for 'clubbing fashion', I can't help it! There's something so cool about crazy bright colours and cute 90's fashion. I'd say this look is very acceptable for a clubbing holiday in Ibiza! (If only I could have shot the pictures there..). 
I was very kindly sent this incredible dress from Moonstruck Ibiza, an online store selling the cutest pieces, very much clubbing style! Does it remind you of anything? The AA halter-neck dress maybe? Yep! It's literally an exact dupe of the American Apparel lycra halter-neck dress. I own three dresses in this style, two being from American Apparel, yet none of them feel as good quality as this one!  This dress is so much softer, and doesn't require a bra, (in my opinion), unlike the others!
I wanted this kimono when it first came out a couple of years ago in H&M, but I wasn't quick enough, and I certainly wasn't going to pay the extortionate prices on eBay, so I was thrilled when I found it on Depop for........... £5!!!!! An absolute steal. It's possibly a little too bright for day to day wear, but for a holiday or festival, it's perfect!
There's no such thing as a clubbing outfit without a little holographic, and I'm a sucker for anything shiny, so of course I'm wearing my go-to Public Desire babies! 

(Interesting lighting????).

DRESS - c/o MOONSTRUCK IBIZA (now on sale!) KIMONO - H&M VIA DEPOP SHOES - c/o PUBLIC DESIRE (on sale too!)

PRETTY LITTLE RAINBOW

You may be completely sick of seeing me in kimonos by now, but I can't stop!  I've had this one for a little while now, and it's another absolute babe of a kimono from Missguided! The fashion Gods. I think I have around 16 maxi kimonos now, and I'm still not over them. All I can can say is, I seriously wish I had all of them on my holiday!  I actually caught my Mum trying this one on and striking a few poses in the mirror, quite the sight.. quite the sight. I don't blame her though, it's such a beautiful combination of colours, and they compliment each other so well. You could wear this with white pieces, or play on the colours of the kimono for a really funky outfit!
I have this dress in plain white, and I was originally going to wear that, but after bagging this baby in the Topshop sale, it was clearly a match-made in heaven! I'm obsessed with these 'tiered' swing dresses in Topshop, and I find with them being so simple, they're the perfect summer dress. For me, they're a timeless piece in my summer wardrobe as I love to be comfortable in the warmer weather, and dress fairly simply.
These shoes and bag practically live on my blog, and they're the perfect combination with the clean white faux leather look.  (I won't go into them as you've probably heard about them 1,000,000 times!).

KIMONO - MISSGUIDED

DRESS - TOPSHOP

SHOES - PUBLIC DESIRE (linked in holographic)

BAG - PRIMARK