OOTD: FEBRUARY WEDDING // FEAT COAST

Carraway Dress - Coast - £160
Fascinator - Hired - £20 (local shop)
Faux Furr Bolero - Coast - £70
Clutch Bag - Accessorize - I bought this a couple of years ago
Shoes - Kurt Geiger - I bought this years ago
Nails - Essie Maximillian Strasse Her and Essie Hors d'oeuvres
Necklace - Tiffany & Co
Ring - Gift
Bracelet - Gift

Hello Lovelies! Some of you that follow me on Twitter (@kimberleyj77) will know I went to a wedding yesterday and today's post features the outfit I wore.  It was a very special occasion because it was the wedding of one of my best friends who I have known since I was four so I had to get my outfit just right.

If I'm honest, I found it really hard to find a dress because being February I had no idea what the weather was going to be like so back in the Summer I bought a pretty nude and black dress from Coast as I wanted to be prepared. I thought it would be unlikely I would find an outfit in January/February because there are a lot of sales during that time so when I saw a dress I liked I bought it.  Unfortunately, that plan back fired a little because whilst I love the dress when I tried it on again in the run up to the wedding I didn't feel as comfortable in at so I wasn't so sure I did want to wear it after all. As it still had the price tag on I tried to convince myself to wear it but when I went into Coast again to buy a wrap to go with it I spotted a gorgeous white, silver and duck egg blue dress. Over the next couple of days I couldn't get this dress out of my mind so I knew I just had to try it on once and for all. I decided if I liked it then I would buy it and if I didn't then I would stick with the black and nude dress as I hadn't actually planned to buy another one.

You know how this story ends because the pictures in this post give it away but I'm I am so glad I bought the duck egg blue dress. I think the detail on it is stunning and I love the colour combinations.  I felt really comfortable wearing it throughout the day and it was easy to team with a nude clutch bag and shoes as well as a duck egg blue fascinator (which I hired).  I don't have a picture of the shoes here but they are a simple strappy Kurt Geiger sandles with a closed in toe and mid heel so I could easily wear them for hours without my feet hurting. In fact.. 12 full hours before I gave in and put on my flats!

The wedding was beautiful from start to finish and my boyfriend and I had a wonderful day celebrating with the happy couple and our other friends.

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OOTD | Going to a Family Meal ft AX Paris, Radley, New Look etc

Dress - AX Paris

Boots - New Look

Tights - Primark

Jacket - New Look

Bag - Radley

Ring and bangle - Henryka

Necklace - Tiffany & Co 

Last weekend it was my boyfriends mum's Birthday so we went for a family meal at a local restaurant to celebrate.  The dress code was smart casual and the meal was during the day so I didn't want to wear anything too fancy but wanted to make an effort.

I chose a simple short dress with which has a subtle but pretty leaf and flower design all over it.  There are also hints of gold glitter to add a little extra sparkle. This dress is from AX Paris and I love the fit because it works well with my hour glass figure. I also love that it has a capped sleeve so it makes it feel a little more casual and as it's cold here in the UK it gives a little extra warmth.  I teamed this dress with black fleecy tights from Primark because it worked better than those with a less opaque finish and my favourite ankle boots from New Look to keep the outfit looking casual.  I absolutely love these boots because they go well with a multitude of outfits and are so comfortable I can easily wear them all day and evening without leaving my feet aching and sore.

As it's cold in the UK I teamed this outfit with a super warm jacket from New Look which has a cream trim so breaks up the dark colours.  I also used my gorgeous Radley Tote to dress down the outfit.  It's amazing how much I can fit in this bag and I use it almost every day!

To finish off my outfit I added some jewellery including the stunning Tiffany necklace my boyfriend got me for Christmas and I pretty amber ring and bangle I won from Henryka.

What do you think of this outfit?

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OOTD Going to a gig

Hello Everyone!

Sorry for the lack of posts this week, I've been crazy busy with work and revision so I haven't had a lot of time to myself.  I did, however, have the chance to go out last Thursday to a gig (and luckily backstage) and have a well deserved break and here's what I wore:

 

What I'm wearing:

• Skirt: This black skater style skirt is from New Look. I really like this because it's really versatile and has a subtle textured material so it isn't completely plain.
• Top: This top is from Jane Norman.  It's really pretty and feminine because of the lace detailing at the top.
• Shoes: These nude heels are from Kurt Geiger and I love them.  They go with loads of different outfits, are comfortable and are my 'go to' heels.
• Bag: I've this this cute little clutch bag for ages and I use it a lot.  It has pretty satin material with a rouched effect on the front so it isn't completely plain although it is pretty small so you can't fit that much in it!

What do you think of this outfit?

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OOTD // Casual Bank Holiday Weekend

Hello Lovelies!

How are you all? I'm super excited because I bought a new dressing table today and it's finally set up thanks to my lovely boyfriend.  I haven't been happy with makeup storage for a while so it's really nice to have everything organised properly and to have a proper place to do my makeup.  Since moving I've to put up with doing it in the lounge which hasn't been ideal to say the least.  Anyway, on to today's post.

I started doing OOTD posts a while ago but I am hoping to make them a more regular feature.  I have spent quite a lot of time indoors over the bank holiday weekend sorting out things, revising (I thought I would never have to do another exam when I finished uni... how wrong I was!) and walking the dog.

This is just a really casual, comfy preppy look which I love and wore on Sunday.

• Dark Blue Denim Jeans - I picked these jeans up in GAP years ago.  I really struggle to find jeans that fit but these ones aren't too bad.
• White Strappy Vest Top - This plain vest top is from Primark and was super cheap.  I have loads of these in different colours because they just go so well with jeans, shorts and trackie bottoms.  I do find them to be a little too long, though... but for the price you can't really complain.
• Navy and White Cardigan - I bought this cardigan in Jane Norman a good few years ago but I love it.  The length is perfect, the fit is really nice and I love that it has a striped pattern but it's not too in your face or over the top.
• White Shoes - These plimsoles are again from Primark.  I thought they were super cute but they kind of remind me of school gym shoes so I wasn't sure if I would actually wear them hence why I just picked up a cheap pair from Primark.  It turns out they go really well with a host a outfit, are comfortable and are a nice alternative to pumps.

What do you think of this outfit?

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OOTD // Flat Boots

 

Hey Everyone!


This is my first outfit of the day post.  It was taken on Saturday which was a pretty nice day, it wasn't quite as cold as it has been.... hurrah!

I was super tired so just wanted to go for a casual, comfy look to mooch around the shops.  We were also going to be outside so I needed something that would keep me warm.

I'm going to do a separate post for my FOTD which will detail the make-up I used in this look.  I'll probably put it up a few days after this one.

So here goes....


Leggings: Dorothy Perkins - I really like these leggings, they don't have thin patches which I hate with some you get.

Strappy Top: Primark - I always buy my strappy tops from Primark because they are great quality and a bargain price.

Cardy: Jane Norman - I love this cardigan and wear it quite a lot.  It's really thick and cosy!

Gillet: ??? - My mum and dad bought me this gillet years ago and I have no idea where.  It's super warm and also has a removal hood which is always useful!

Boots: Dune - I bought these boots last month and I love them! I was hunting for a pair of flat boots I liked for at least a year and I finally found these ones.  I've worn them almost every day since I got them because they go so well with both dresses and trousers so I have been able to wear them to work too.  They are really comfy so are perfect for commuting and keep my feet nice and toasty in this cold weather.

What do you think of this look? Would like  to see more posts like this on my blog?