LEOPARD SWEATER / HYPE

Black and camel have been my favourite colours of 2013 and I am still sporting these colours through the Spring. All browns and camel colours matche the toffee colour in my hair. My boyfriend picked the perfect beanie colour for my this Valentines. I have completely converted to the Carhartt head life, I was anti the brand due to the fact everyone who walked the streets of Bold Street in Liverpool were wearing them. I always tend to want to steer away from that typical indie fashion, but once everyone finally caught on to other brands, Carhartt started to turn my head. This beanie is now one of my favourite hats, and that means a lot considering I have literally a hundred beanies.

I'm slightly in love with this sweater! It deserves so much 'Hype'. I really need to buy more things from their site. This whole outfit is part of the 'comfy zone', every girl has those type of casual outfits that make her feel most comfortable, the ones she wants to crawl into after a long day at work. The trainers obviously help the matter even more, with being the comfiest trainers known to women.

Carhartt Beanie - HERE
New Balance Trainers - HERE
Leggings - Primark
Hype Sweatshirt - HERE
Choker - HERE
Lipstick - MAC

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Oversized Homies

Beanie - Vintage,

Cream Bralet - Topshop,

Cream Coat -  Topshop,

Mom Jeans - Topshop,

New Balance Trainers - Footasylum

Love love love this coat... my boyfriend thought it was a dressing gown when we came to do the shoot, and that I was just using it to keep me warm whilst we walked across the street. I don't care, I love it and it is so cosy and effortlessly put together. 

I love the way it just falls on your body, the arms are stitched so they fit just perfectly where your arm bend at the elbow. I also love the larger than life detail at the front, and with seeing so many over sized coats and trainer combos on instagram.. I had to jump on the trend waggon.

This was another perfect opportunity to bring out my New Balance trainers again on a post. I love this look, nothing better than an over sized coat and some comfortable footwear. Obviously I have thrown a beanie in there too. As I continue to say.. my collection is never ending and I'm going to eventually need a separate room for my head wear. Seriously!

This bralet is from Topshop and it's perfect for just £18. I originally had the idea to wear it with some high waisted smart trousers, but I wanted to try it with some pale jeans and this coat.

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FINDING MY BALANCE

Me & You Beanies - H&M,

Long Grey Cardigan - H&M,

Burgandy Top - Primark,

Leather High Waisted Trousers - H&M,

 Black Stretch Choker - eBay,

Black & White New Balance 574 Trainers - Footasylum

Hi guys, completely shocked and overwhelmed at the response about my blog this week. It's really exciting getting that exposure through instagram and people really appreciating your own person style and creativity.

Please head over to my instagram using Velvet Writer and give me a follow if you prefer more visual updates of my posts, rather than have me ramble on here.

I really enjoyed shooting this outfit post, I had a really successful shopping trip at H&M the other day when my mum came up to visit me in Liverpool. As most mother and daughter get-togethers, the plan was to head straight to the shops till we become overly stressed and then need the excuse to relax and natter over a 'large' glass of wine at lunch. 

Finally I managed to pick up some leather high waisted trousers for about £24.99. H&M really do have an amazing range of leather pants to suit all shapes and sizes, so if you are still looking for that hint of leather in your wardrobe.. then this high street store is my recommendation.

I also picked up this gorgeous long grey cardigan in the sale for just £7. I'm a sucker for all types of cloaks and cover ups, as I'm quite a lazy fashionista in the day time and during work. I liked the idea of grey, as I already have a nice silk black one from Topshop. My mum bought these gorgeous 'me and you' beanies, also from H&M for me at Christmas time, I hadn't planned on doing the cliche photo with my boyfriend but as he's my photographer, he couldn't help himself wanting to get in on the action.

Whether I wear these hats most days.. I don't know, but Jack loves the 'You' one :)

Now I'm going to harp on about just how amazing my new trainers are!!!!!! I was originally supposed to have these raring to go on Christmas day but unfortunately the size 5 didn't fit. (I'm a size 5 by the way). I was really disappointed, as I hadn't tried any on before and just fell in love with this style and colour after seeing so many people walking round the city delighfully in them... and understandably I needed my own pair.

I waited till January to finally get round to changing them for a size 6 as they are really neat fitting, and even the 6 is calling it close but god were they worth the wait. New Balance 574's are the most comfortable trainer I have every owed. The moment they are on my feet, I can't help but bounce around full of life. There is also nothing better than going to work, knowing you are going to be on your feet for the next 9 hours and not going to hear a peep out of your heels or toes.

I chose black, white and grey, purely because I only had to see them on someone once, and I immediately needed them in my possession, but now it has become such a practical idea, as they go with everything. Win win!

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