New to the wardrobe!

I have slowly come to realise that personal style is not a fixed things. Its such a flexible yet intangible thing and when trends come about, you just gravitate towards a variety of different things. I am constantly changing my wardrobe and falling in and out of love of different things or wanting to experiment with more than my jeans and a t shirt.

Today I thought I would share with you some new things I have added to my wardrobe from things I thought I was missing to some experimental pieces to some key pieces for winter.

Adidas campus trainers

I haven’t had just black and white trainers that I have wanted to wear in a long time and these just ticked all the boxes. Something that didn’t make my feet look bigger than they already are, comfort and work with both jeans, trousers and skirts and dresses; an all rounder shoe if you will.

Branded t shirt

I got this long sleeve north face t shirt and I contemplated returning it but since I got it, I haven’t stopped wearing it. It’s a really great layering piece as well as a basic to go with jeans and trousers. And because it is long sleeved, it is great for the winter months. I recommend this particularly if you are not the biggest fan of branding as most of it is at the back and with it being layering season, most people won’t see it

Trousers

You know what, jeans are really fucking uncomfortable. That’s right I said it. But I definitely go in phases with them. And when I bought these, I hated jeans with a passion. These maroon trousers were spurred on but the fact that I want a maroon 2-piece suit but I found these trousers at an M&S outlet and I couldn’t be happier. Really great quality and colouring and a dose of something other than black

I also bought those classic stripe down the side pair and I have been on the hunt for them for the longest time and I found the perfect ones from new look via ASOS. The perfect colouring, a little high waisted and fits like a peg leg style trouser.

A beret

I used to wear berets all the time. For some reason I don’t feel like this is working for me but as it was discounted, I wanted to give it a try. Plus, it is actually cold, so I need to start wrapping up a bit better. I have gotten into accessorising again and I thought this was a good trend piece to include. Now that I think about it, have berets really ever gone out of fashion?

The LBD

Oddly enough, I don’t have a basic black dress in my wardrobe. I must have thrown them out. As its time for me to start looking for jobs and going to interviews, this paired with a blazer was an essential. I picked this up in Zara for less than £20! Can you believe it?

Check it out

A don’t wear a lot of skirts but I saw this on Instagram and I knew I had to have it. I was sceptical because these things are just so darn short, but they had this one in the tall section and as I tried it on, I knew it was coming home with me. It just fit like a glove and hugged in all the right places. It also allowed me mobility as I hate skirts that are too tight. This one was from Topshop and with student discount, how could I say no?

Love is love

When I saw this on the Instagram page, I kind of kept going back to it but I rainbow strip fluted sleeve jumper. Need I say more? There was something about it that just said you need this. It’s a lovely medium knit (does that make sense?) jumper great not only for layering but tucking into a skirt or trousers.

Tell me some things you have added in to your wardrobe or things I should check out. 

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Top 12 wardrobe essentials | #fashionfebruary

For today’s post, I couldn’t stick to 5 or 10 so today we have 12 essentials. Amongst all the shopping that I do, there are lots of basics and staple pieces that you always need in your wardrobe, can with stand trends and goes with any outfit.

Today I want to share with you my top 12 wardrobe essentials you need to have. These will work great as base items for your wardrobe and could even work well as part of a capsule wardrobe

Oversized jumper

I love an oversized jumper purely for the comfort but it’s also a great transitional piece. This one I have from New Look is breathable so it’s great for layering, a great transitional piece from autumn to winter and winter to spring. Something that oversized also works great with slimmer fitting things like a dungaree dress, skinny jeans or an aline skirt.

Plain white t

I bet your probably sick of hearing about this item but it really is a staple. With the current trend of the black slip dress over a white t, it feels even more essential to own one. A great transitional piece across all seasons. The one I have is from h&m but these aren’t hard to come by.

Blazers

Although blazers are known for their formality, I love these for adding outfits a little more structure. They again are a great transitional piece and work well as a jacket in the slightly warmer weather. To avoid the whole suit looking vibe, this one from new look works well because it’s in a block colour but has a waffle texture to it making it more casual.

Trainers

I am a through and through trainer’s person but I really do think that they are a versatile piece and can change any outfit. The ones shown are what I have been wearing a lot recently and I love that they go with dresses, skirts, jeans and trousers work great too for a smart casual look. Invest in your trainers.

Black trousers

Kind of bouncing off the smart causal comment, trousers are a great piece to just have in your wardrobe. Whether you’re bored of jeans, have an interview or striving for that more put together look, they are another versatile piece. I love that the make me look like I have my shit together which is fab.

LBD

Everyone always says the little black dress. They come in many different forms but I’ve gone for more casual approach. This black tunic dress has a tie waist to give you a little more shape but it can take me from day to night, to winter, to summer (maybe not so much the colour). It’s a light breathable material that is great for layering with check shirts in particular

Bags

Finding a bag that suits your needs is so important. In this case, I have different bags but each have a purpose and suits the life I lead. I have a tote bag from h&m for those days when I need to chuck everything in ad go, a backpack to take the load off one shoulder and put it on both and a little side bag for nights’ out

Understated jewelry

This is the jewelry that I never leave the house without. My watch, charm bracelet, my coloured tied bands, now my new necklace and for those nights out, some earrings. Accessories can really tie a whole outfit together but those can go out of fashion. Invest in your understated jewellery to keep you going for years to come.

Your perfect jeans

You can never go wrong for a pair of jeans. Ones that fit you well, go from day to night and are comfortable. With so many different styles and cuts of jeans, there is something out there for you. I go for a high waisted skinny jean and turn up the bottoms but whatever floats your boat, buy them.

Turtle neck

Turtle necks have been a prominent trend for years and I really don’t see them going anywhere any time soon. I love that they are just a cold weather fashion fix, can be smart or casual and make you look really put together. And there are lots of different styles of turtle neck to suit your body.

Black ankle boots

What would I do without an ankle boot ey? They are a great piece suitable for day or night and again, are sort of a cold weather fashion fix. I like the flat Chelsea boots for the day, great for running errands or looking like I didn’t just wake up 15mins ago for a lecture. The heeled lace up boots are great for my nights out in London and anytime I need a more formal look

Jackets

I think it’s hard to say there is 1 jacket you should own but I did keep it to 2. I think whichever jacket you choose is dependent on the weather. Leather jackets I think are better for the autumn winter because of their texture and likewise, denim jackets are better for the spring and summer. Denim screams warmer weather and banging out the leather for the autumn/winter is just what your wardrobe needs.

So…that was one heck of a post. But I hope you stuck around till the end with me. I think the overriding theme here is versatility, smart casual, comfort and looking like I have my shit together. With the right essentials, you really can create any look.

Thanks for reading the #fashionfebruary posts. Use the hashtag to tweet about it and new related posts will be up every Wednesday and Sunday this month.