OOTD: Studs and leopard print

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Hi Guys!

Outfit of the day for you featuring my DIY studded white shirt from ebay. Apologies for the crappy photo's but I wanted to show as much as I could and was running late for work!

What I'm wearing:

White shirt -ebay (DIY Studded collar)

Beige mini skirt - Dorothy Perkins £5!

Leopard print skinny belt - Asos

Over sized blazer coat - Primark (a long time ago)

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And just one more photo (sorry about the mess) from a different day but to show you the coat in more detail:

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The coat is...coat material (!) with cropped sleeves (past the elbow). It is literally just a big blazer jacket (with the most lovely grey leopard print lining!). I bought it maybe two years ago and never wore it. It was too big and just a bit blah. But then I cut off the buttons and when the winter is mild I just wear it open like a blazer [picture 2] and if I want a bit more shape and coverage I belt it [picture 4]. I think it's really cool and laid back and an interesting piece to throw on over skinny jeans.

Thanks for reading :)

A Colour Penny

Hi Guys!

Been feeling blah (hence the lack of posts) but the other day I went to Primark with my mum and since she said she'd treat me I tried on tons of stuff, and shockingly, tons of non black stuff!!

Don't have a heart attack about the first picture I DID NOT BUY THIS OUTFIT! I just thought I'd share the nightmare lol I really want a maxi skirt, and to be honest I kinda like this tomato red one but my mum said I looked like a buffalo so....no. The bow top was a 'silk' material and is really cute but it looks cuter in the picture then it did in real life. Fatty and sweaty, not a good combo for cream silk in a size too small.

The next two dresses my mum DID buy for me.

First up we have a plummy chiffon dress with a gorgeous 'winged' sleeve and capey type back, I love the top part, and I don't mind the colour but I HATE the frill on the bottom of the skirt. It makes me feel like a sweetie wrapper and it's hard to find shoes that don't make me an ultra stumpy sweetie wrapper. But anyways, I've worn it now so I'm stuck with it.

Lastly, my teal shift dress with sheer kimino style sleeves. Everyone at work, even strangers complimented me. It was really weird. It was just the fact that I was wearing a colour which shocked everyone I think (I wore this dress before I wore the sweetie wrapper). It was nice and easy to wear. But I did also feel a bit like a sack of spuds in it but thats not the dress's fault; that's what happens when you eat KFC for breakfast! lol

So do you like my foray into the coloured side? I wore teal last monday and the sweetie wrapper on the friday, every other day I was back in black. I am trying to bring a bit more colour into my wardrobe but I guess I've chosen the wrong time since ?I don't have the funds at the moment.

What is your favourite colour to wear? Do you like to shine like a star or hide in the shadows?

Don't trip over the Gap!

Me in the fitting room in Gap. It's weird being there as a regular shopper. And it's weird not knowing what's going to be in the store. No money + no time = just a few try-on's in the fits for kicks :)

[ABOVE PIC] Floral maxi; not great on me but (it will become evident) I really want a maxi dress/skirt and I've decided the best way about it is to just try on everything and anything.

[BELOW PIC] With that being said I gamely picked this maxi off the rail even though it looked likea giant tent....and lo and behold it also looked like a giant tent on me too.

And saving the best til last [BELOW PIC]:

I love it! The blazer is navy with a navy and red polka dot sleeve lining and the skirt is a....I don't know what colour; creamy, greyey, beigey, stoney colour in a maxi style with an elasticated drawstring waist (which is much cooler than it sounds!!). The black top is actually my slip that I just tucked into the skirt. But I think the whole outfit was pretty cool and budget aside I would have totally brought it.

Oh well. I'm sad I couldn't get it but impressed with my willpower :)