Loving Leather

Here I have teamed oxblood with a leather biker jacket and skirt for a grunge-chic look. Both are trending for AW12. Satchels never really went 'out', but they seem to be re-gaining a strong presence on the high street with the Cambridge Satchel Company *LINK* dominating with neon shades of pink, green and yellow.

I am a lover of desert boots and last winter lived in a beige pair, much like the Clarks Originals *LINK*. These little black booties are a Primark offering for £8! I was very pleased with myself. My jacket is an £80 Zara number and the skirt is from H and M.

Jacket: Zara, Top: Topshop, Necklace: Asos, Skirt: H and M, Satchel: Amazon, Boots: Primark

Leather Collar Boyfriend Coat

If you're struggling to find a winter coat, a midi length camel number usually does the job. After a successful weekend of shopping, this new boyfriend coat was my 'buy of the day'. I had gone out to look for a Trench coat but this has filled the void.

It comes from none other than Primark in navy with black or, in this case, beige with brown. This means there isn't a hefty price tag involved (£30) and I absolutely love the leather detail on the collar and oversized buttons. Given that it was the only one left in my size, I took it as a sign!

To add to this classic look I have teamed my black, knitted jumper with a collared white shirt and tan Brogues.

Coat: Primark, Jumper: Topshop, Shirt: Acne (net-a-porter.com), Bag: Accessorize, Brogues: Topshop

Casual Saturday

Everyone should own a plain white t-shirt. It can be thrown on with anything: under a blazer, tucked into shorts, layered under a jumper etc. Monochrome colours are timeless and I always think wearing black and white together looks sophisticated.

I also love oversized cardigans so this studded number from Topshop worn with my cut-off Levi's was a perfect Saturday shopping outfit. Spikes and studs are still very much on trend so to finish off the look I added this goth-chic Asos necklace.

My hair is now slightly shorter and I have gone back to a bit of a dip dye look at the roots. I can never make up my mind and get bored of the same hairstyle after about a month but what I do know is I am sticking to a shorter style for now!

Cardigan:Topshop, T-shirt: H and M, Necklace: Asos, Watch: Michael Kors, Shorts: Levi's, Loafers:Urban Outfitters

Creepers and Fur Gilet

I love the goth trend at the moment: shades of black, spiked necklaces and of course Creepers! Although I do not advocate black from head to toe or sky-high platform shoes, taking inspiration from here and there can definitely give your outfit a cool look.

Here I am wearing a faux fur gilet purchased from Romwe.com with my leather H and M skirt which was a bargain and fits perfectly, I love it! My jumper is a timeless wool-effect number which keeps me snug and dilutes the black of the outfit.

For more ideas on how to work Creepers try teaming them with a midi dress OR skinny jeans and a high-neck crop top.

Fur Gilet: Romwe, Jumper: Vintage, Leather Skirt: H and M, Watch: Michael Kors, Creepers: Amazon

 

Studded Collar with a Touch of Vintage

If you are shopping on a budget and don't want to invest in an expensive studded shirt, there are DIY options! I found this silver shirt in a little charity shop and studded the collar myself using a set of Pyramid Studs that I purchased online HERE. It helps that one of my friends works in costume (!) but with a pencil aid and a steady hand, the studs are not hard to align.

My skirt is a recent Missguided purchase in a wet-look style. It is so comfortable and I expect to get a lot of wear out of. Although I have a similar leather skirt already, with the £13 price tag I couldn't resist. The blazer is an old vintage-style New Look purchase that I got in the sale and in terms of shoes, if you scroll down you will find them mentioned, my beloved studded pumps POST! I added the Oxblood (the AW 'IN' colour) bag to give my look a splash of colour and it came from a vintage market.

Enjoy x

Cut-off Shorts and Biker Jacket

Jacket: Zara, Scarf: old (!), Necklace: Asos, Shorts: Levi's, Bag: vintage, Ankle Boots: Topshop

This was one of my weekend outfits for an Autumn day out in London. 

I have blogged about this Zara jacket in the past as one of my wardrobe staples. It can be worn with pretty much anything. I love the contrasting fabric arms with leather lapels at the front and I also find it is warmer than standard PU biker jackets. Here I have teamed it with a plain black top, gold collar necklace and khaki printed scarf to complete the look.

My shorts are classic Levi's cut-offs that I purchased from a little vintage shop, and the tapestry bag is also vintage. My zippy boots are last season's Topshop. Shorts and skirts with heeled ankle boots is always on trend for Autumn/Winter and although they set me back over £70, I definitely find spending a bit extra on footwear pays off.

Military Style

Army jackets are everywhere and the military look continues to dominate for AW12. Khaki, black, leather and combat are trending and the high street is brimming with styles around these themes.

I got my jacket from Amazon for £18 which is amazing considering retailers such as Topshop and Urban Outfitters are charging around £50! A lot of people don’t realise that Amazon sell clothes but if you shop around you can often get some brilliant bargains Amazon Army Jacket.

Jacket: Amazon, Necklace: Asos, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Asos Marketplace, Bag: Vintage, Zippy Boots: Topshop