OOTD 19/10/13

Another very Autumn appropriate look today!

Shirt - Aquascutum

Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Barrats

Latest Purchases

I've been trying to cut down on my spending as of late for a number of different reasons, so I've been either not buying clothes (very sad) or searching high and low for bargains. I'm an avid eBayer and I don't mind rummaging through charity shops either, however I've also been able to find some bargains on the high street.

There's clearly a running theme with these purchases. Coming into the colder months it's vital to stock up on essentials - all of these tops will be perfect to wear underneath other garments to add an extra little bit of warmth, and with the turtle necks, and extra visual element. 

Turtle neck sleeved crop - Primark

Turtle neck crop - Primark

Long sleeved top - H&M

This turtle neck jumper was SUCH a good find and an absolute steal at £3 - It's going to be a staple item in my wardrobe this Autumn. It'll look great both dressed down and dressed up, and the colour is bang on trend. 

Turtle neck jumper - Charity Shop

As you can see, this gem only cost me £1.50 and at that price you can't really go wrong. I love thin gold necklaces, they look dainty and can help to add a dash of elegance to any outfit. I wear mine so often that they turn silver/brassy very quickly so I'm always on the look out for new ones.

Necklace - Primark

Like I said before, I love thin gold necklaces. This one is different from what I usually go for due to the length, but after trying it on I couldn't resist. It sits flat against the collar bones which is extremely flattering and it also looks really great over a shirt.

Vintage necklace - Jewellery stall (Market Harborough) 

OOTD 17/10/13

It was a lovely day today so I opted for this combo to keep me warm without feeling frumpy: 

Jumper: H&M

Shirt: Monki

Trousers: Zara

Boots: Barrats 

& Other Stories - Dowlas Cloud

I'm a huge lover of the & Other Stories beauty range, especially the body lotions and scrubs, however I've just found a new love for their nail varnishes! Today I opted for 'Dowlas Cloud' which is a sort of gun-metal grey with a bit of a shimmer.

The main thing I love about the nail varnish is that it's so thick you could get away with one coat. I opted for two just to be sure I got full coverage, and the colour looks even nicer on than in the bottle. It's a perfect autumn/winter nail varnish and the shimmer adds a little something to liven it up. 

Patta London Pop-up

Tomorrow is the opening of the highly-anticipated Patta pop-up store in London. Since the announcement, the news has been doing the rounds on social media getting many people hyped for the 4 day event. There will be specific items available on each day, and you can find out more by keeping an eye on the Patta Twitter. 

In the run-up to the pop-up event, Patta have given a little teaser into some of the exclusive items that will be available. 

For the full lookbook and more information about the London pop-up store, head over to the Patta website.

All photos via Patta

M.I.A. x Versus Versace

M.I.A. is known for her somewhat 'out there' style, and at Paris Fashion Week she announced that she would be collaborating with Versus (Versace's lower priced line) on a capsule collection. Being a lover of classic Versace and of M.I.A.'s style, it was obvious that this collection was going to be a winner with me. Take a look at my favourite looks below:

Take a look at the whole collection here.

The capsule collection was inspired by the bootleg Versace items M.I.A. grew up seeing on market stalls in and around East London. "When I was approached by Versace, it seemed like a good idea to take that and reverse the cycle. Versace designs have always been bootlegged, now it's Versace bootlegging the bootleg for bootleggers to bootleg the bootleg. This is to keep that cycle going.". The campaign photos represent the inspiration behind the collection perfectly:

The collection will be available from the Versus online store and selected Versace stores. 

A C N E

I bought these Acne jeans such a long time ago and completely forgot about them. It's nice to change it up from my usual tight jeans and opt for something a little more loose fitting without losing too much femininity. They're going to be a staple item of my AW wardrobe along with my converse, bringing a bit of summer into the colder months without being freezing!