Stripey Jumper & Disco Pants

If you haven't already invested in a pair of disco pants, do it! Although the American Apparel originals are expensive, you can find cheaper alternatives on Asos Marketplace and ebay. Although I have had the black pair for a while now, I am now contemplating getting the electric blue or bright red version, but I am not sure I would ever wear them.

Fur Gilets are a must for autumn and in-between seasons weather. In winter I plan on wearing mine over my biker and army jacket for extra warmth but at the moment, over a jumper is sufficient.

Stripes are timeless and as a print, never go out of fashion. At the weekend my mission was to find a stripey jumper and I picked this up at a charity shop for £4. My patent loafers are an old Urban Outfitters pair and my satchel is from Amazon.

Jumper: vintage, Fur Gilet: Topshop, Earrings: Topshop, Watch: Michael Kors, Satchel: Amazon, Disco Pants: American Apparel

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.