Hello Autumn – Favourite Outfits

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“Autumn is the second spring where every leaf is a flower”

Today marks the first day of Autumn.

The season where we say goodbye to the summer. Bask in colder mornings and by noon it’s warm again. Halloween looms over us in every shop right next to the Christmas section. Jumpers and boots slowly make a come back from the wardrobe.

Autumn is the season where new beginnings start to happen. Everything must die in order for the new to come back in the spring. Leaves start to fall off the trees, flowers start to shrivel, animals begin to prepare for hibernation.

It marks the seasons of a change in fashion. As I’ve said the boots come out. The chunky knits come out. The big wool overcoats make the statement piece in any outfits. This post I wanted to showcase some of my favourite Autumn outfits I’ve done in the past as I prepare to get myself into the Autumn spirit.

I went through a phase where I love vintage fashion, clashing colours and experimenting with layering. I was always dipping in and out of charity shops and the vintage side of eBay. I loved having something that other people didn’t have. Working at the time in a vintage cupcakery my style fitted perfectly. I loved nothing more than throwing on the chunkiest knits and pairing them with my skinny jeans and boots. It made me feel so good.

I’m always been known to push boundaries and wear something a little different so when I saw this cape from Topman, I knew I had to own it. Pairing it with my favourite fedora hat and cravat it was one of my favourite outfits. A little bit more out there than the previous outfit. I loved experimenting with my fashion and pushing the boundaries and getting out of my comfort zone.

Everything grey. This outfit was another of my favourites. When I put outfits together I start with foundation piece. In this outfit it was the coat, I then built my outfit around the coat. I love everything grey and contrasting it with the hints of black really makes the outfits stand out! I wore my fedora a lot during these times. It came out everywhere along with my black Chelsea boots.

I’m a massive an of tartan. I’ve always loved it. So getting a pair of Tartan trousers was a big thing for me. A little more on the Christmassy side of the spectrum but I love this outfit. Again, with my fedora hat and matching tartan bow, I felt so good in this outfit.

Fast forward to last year and I developed my style into something more sophisticated and less out there. I was getting awful comments about my fashion and since I was going to the gym I wanted to change the way I looked. That meant an overhaul on my fashion which is ever changing to this day.

I’m so excited to start fresh this year. I already have ideas for what I want to buy for my staple pieces for Autumn. Mostly out of anything is a brand new coat. Due to bulking up I’ve outgrown the old camel coat that I loved so dearly. Looking back at past outfits inspires me to push boundaries again this year. I’m so excited for Autumn…. fashion.

What’s your staple go to pieces for Autumn?

Never Stop Dreaming – Life Update

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Never Give Up On Dreaming

The past week or so has been a whirlwind for me.

As many of you know my best friend recently moved to Manchester. Buying her first house, it’s being built, with the things that have happened in my life over the past few months, it’s made me realise I need to start fresh. I need to get away to a city that is what I’m about. This is why I’ve decided to follow my day dreaming and move to Manchester.

Manchester is a beautiful city, up and coming, with so many different things going on within the city. Not only will it open countless opportunities for jobs. It will also open up opportunities for my blog too! Being in a city will be a complete and utter change for me, but it’s for the best.

Keep Going!

Last week the regional Visual Merchandiser wrote an email to stores In Manchester and the surrounding areas. After she told me what stores she had emailed, I just kind of thought they wouldn’t get back any time soon as jobs like mine are hard to come by.

3 days later I had a phone call from a store in Manchester City centre asking me about my experience in other fields of Marks and Spencer’s. I did specify I wanted to be a visual merchandiser but if it meant I get to Manchester then I would look to be a customer assistant. I let them take my details and to ring me if anything else came up.

The day after the regional visual merchandiser rang me and told me two other stores were keen to have me move to their stores. I was absolutely amazed at the fact news travelled fast and other regional visual merchandisers wanted me on their teams. The two jobs were in-fact visual merchandising jobs and full time. Exactly what I wanted.

On cloud 9, I was about to come back down to earth. The tenancy agreement for my house was for a year and could not be terminated early. Which meant I couldn’t move to Manchester at a drop of a hat. So disheartened and upset I started to go back to how I felt before. But then I realised. I didn’t give up on my dreams to move there. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and those job offers came calling.

In light of things my friend’s house won’t be ready until the end of my tenancy so therefore it will be good to wait instead of rushing things. I’m still in shock at just how many jobs came through. It’s so exciting to think I was so close.

The moral to this story is to not give up on something that you want so bad. Nothing creates drive and passion more than when you’re in a bad place and I was. I bit the bullet and just went for it. You can do just that! When you’re asleep at night keep dreaming and dream big. Push yourself out of those comfort zones. You never know what is around the corner for you!

Disney Mickey Mouse Collaboration With Boohoo Man

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“Oh Boy – Mickey Mouse – Disney”

There is no question about it. I love Disney. From as far as I can remember I’ve always been a lover of the magical world that is Disney. Sleeping Beauty holds a very dear place in my heart, being my favourite Disney film of all time. But my favourite Disney character has to be Mickey Mouse. The iconic ears and upbeat voice is always something that has made me so happy. Being 27, I can still say I’m in love with Disney and Mickey Mouse and I’m not afraid to say that I am. 

When I turned 24 I went to Disney Land Paris and fell even more in love with Disney. Seeing the characters and how much happiness it brought to people was such a lovely thing. It has to be one of my favourite holidays I’ve ever been on. Seeing Sleeping Beauty’s castle and coming face to face with some of my favourite characters was beyond amazing. Since then my love for Disney has grown even more.

Boohoo Man has created a special collection to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse! When I saw the collection on their website I instantly fell in love. The collection is a mixture of traditional BoohooMan slogans and cheeky Mickey Mouse illustrations.

Boohoo Man kindly gifted me three of my favourite items. It was so hard to try and figure out what I loved more but my picks are….

The Long Sleeve T-Shirt 

I loved this long sleeve T-shirt just because it’s fun and really easy to wear with different outfits. It can be a stand-alone piece or a piece that can be used as a layering piece within an outfit. I love the bold Mickey font that is on the front mixed with the signature of Mouse which is just like the signature range for Boohoo Man. The sizing on this T-shirt comes up small. So if you want the oversized look I’d say go up two sizes. I’m wearing the small and the arms were a little short but nothing a little bit of arm rolling can’t do. 

The “Oh Man” T-shirt.

I instantly fell in love with this t-shirt because of the oil slick part of the t-shirt. Not only that but it has Mickey Mouse on it. The quote “Oh Man” is just like the quote that Boohoo Man uses on their clothes, which is taken from Mickey Mouse’s quote “Oh Boy”. It’s a fun t-shirt which again is a perfect stand-alone piece or a layering piece under a jacket.

The Denim jacket.

When I was looking through the collection on Boohoo, I fell in love with a different denim jacket instantly. The jacket was blue and had a mini Mickey on the front and a massive red M on the back. It sold out instantly. I’m not surprised as it was gorgeous. However, I also found this stunning black denim jacket that has the print on the back. I love the oversized feel to the jacket. But I really love the Mickey motif on the back of the jacket. It’s a fun, quirky but also a very cool jacket. It’s a jacket that I know I won’t take off for a while.

I had so much fun showcasing these products. Combining my two loves of fashion from Boohoo and Disney together was such a dream. I wanted to make sure I showcased this in my photos, I wanted them to be light, fun and edgy all at the same time. I really had so much fun and can’t wait to wear all of these pieces with my own little twist.

Be sure to check out all of the collection over at Boohoo Man. 

The Leopard Print Shirt

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“A Leopard Never Changes His Spots”

 

There’s no question about it, leopard print has stormed the high street even filtering down into menswear.

From the greatest Shania Twain right to Mel B in the Spice Girls. Animal print has always been somewhat of a personal taste. From Snake to even zebra

Sometimes it can look really nice if it’s in small doses, however it can sometimes look a little cheap. I was one of these people, I’ve never really liked it. I thought it always looked cheap. However, Fast forward to autumn 2018 and I’ve started to become a fan. Fashion retailers have really jumped on this trend massively. From shirts, jumpers, boots and even bags. I’ve turned the corner for animal print.

 

 

In love with Animal Print

Bold printed shirts are something I’m known for. So it comes to no one’s surprise that I’ve fallen in love with leopard print. What started as a joke with my best friend has started to become a new love of mine.

My best friend and I had organised a night out and she had found a gorgeous leopard print denim jacket and denim skirt in Primark. She then said it would be funny if we both wore leopard print to match on our night out. I scoured the internet for the perfect shirt as our night out was less than a week away. Finding a shirt that I could get in time was proving hard.

 

I walked into River Island and there it was. The print I needed in my life. Purchased. I tried it on with what I had imagined in my head. I instantly fell in love. Me? falling in love with an animal print?

I felt so good in my outfit. Teaming my Leopard print shirt with my ripped jeans and Chelsea boots. Throwing my leather jacket over the top was such a good shout for a night out outfit. I had so many compliments from people saying how they loved it or how good I looked in it.

Now I’m on the hunt for my leopard things to add to my wardrobe. Let the addiction begin!

Shirt: River Island £25

Whatevs With Officially Neat

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“Just Say Whatevs”

The past month has been an eye-opener for me. I’ve recently come to terms with being single and I thought it would be really hard but this time around it’s been a lot easier. Learning to shrug things off and just say Whatevs has helped me a lot.

The time I’ve been in and out of blogging I’ve found myself contemplating what I wanted to do and where I want to go. I would work myself up and worry myself sick about what was going to happen next. But as the days go by I realise I have nothing to prove. I have nothing to worry about! I find myself wanting to prove that I’m better off on my own but another part of me says “whatevs” just like my Officially Neat t-shirt says and who cares. There is no reason for me to prove anything to anyone. In fact, I’ve become so detached from the idea I was ever in a relationship at all.

I don’t want this to be a blog post about bashing anyone or hurting anyone. That isn’t who I am but so many of you have been asking me questions about the whole thing. I won’t be doing a blog post about it all but I want you to know I’m fine. I’m doing well. I have times where I lose myself a tiny bit but that’s normal. I’ve just been broken hearted. It’s going to take time to heal. But things seem to be getting so better for me.

Every time my minds wander to thoughts of the demise of the relationship I remind myself the pain and hurt that I’ve been put through, not just this break up but twice before with the same person. I don’t deserve any of that, I don’t deserve to be second best. I deserve the best. I’m not the one that should be sad because I’ve lost him. He should be sad because he lost someone who loved him for who he was. He lost someone who loved him more than he could imagine. I shouldn’t be sad. I’ve been given a second chance for someone to love me properly.

My blog seems to be taking off because I’m working on it more, my anxiety doesn’t seem to be as bad at the moment as I’m not worrying about what’s going to happen with my love life. There are talks of me transferring to Manchester with my job.

I can’t believe how many people have reached out to me during this time. Being a blogger you don’t understand how many people value you and you’re health. So many kind words, gestures and even hugs have passed through within this last month and I couldn’t be more thankful. Everyone has been amazing and I can’t thank you all enough!

Find The Perfect Present With Prezzybox

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Prezzybox – Find Your Perfect Present

There’s nothing worse than trying to buy a present for someone you don’t know what to buy for. What if I told you that those days were over. Bring in Prezzybox. A website that has creative presents.

Prezzybox is a website full of creative, imaginative and fun gifts for all types of people. From the cheap and cheerful gifts to the more extravagant experience days Prezzybox has it all. Not only do they sell gifts for everyone but they

even have a section to personalise your gifts to give it the little extra touch.

I was lucky enough to be chosen to be gifted a gift of my choice. Endlessly scrolling through the many choices of gifts I finally came to my decision. I chose to have the personalised “Great British Retro Sweet Box”

The sweets were perfectly presented within a wooden case which gives it the retro feel. The front has photos of all the amazing sweets that you get inside. If anyone knows me then they will know just how much of a sweet tooth I have so this was heaven for me. Opening the box have separate compartments which contain a retro sweet. Many of the sweets took me right back to my childhood like the white chocolate stars with the sprinkles on, the pink and blue cola bottles and not to mention the original cola bottles.

The gift came with a card that you could personalise for the recipient. But due to the person I got this for no longer in my life I haven’t taken a photo of the card but the website shows you how you can personalise the card. It’s a cute little way to make the present more personal. If I received this as a present from someone I’d be so happy.

I’ve only touched the base of a few things on this blog post. But over at their website, they have so many ideas to treat that special person in your life.

Check out the full range over at Prezzybox.

www.prezzybox.com

Trend Alert – Sporting Vibes

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S P O R T I N G  V I B E S

Everywhere you turn on the high street at the moment there is a sense of inspiration from sportswear. The sporting vibes trend either has a side stripe, a little bit of mesh, a bold statement colour or even some 90’s throwback poppers down an arm or leg.

 

 

I’m a massive fan of the sporty/athleisure vibes trend. I’ve touched on it a few times on my blog as it’s such a massive trend. It’s an easy style to wear that almost anyone could pull off. Primark is so quick to touch on trends that are hitting the catwalks with a big turn around. Before we know it the next trend is hitting the shops and we’re in awe of it. Both the men’s and women’s section are filled with items that hit on this trend just right.

While walking through the men’s section I spotted this red (which is one of my favourite colours) jumper. The bold red statement colour at the top made me fall instantly in love. However, at closer inspection, I spotted the additional text that broke up the bold red and white on the jumper. I’m a sucker for anything that has bold colours and some text. The thing that finished me off was the high top neck. I love anything that has a high top neck. Even better if it has a zip as you then can turn it from a polo neck to a low neck. This jumper was instantly purchased.

This jumper is so warm and cosy and a complete steal at just £12. But be aware the sizing is a little off at Primark, I purchased a small and this is a little snug around my shoulders. Either that or the constant working out on my body is doing me some favours! It’s a perfect statement piece and now the weather has gone bipolar and can’t make its mind up whether it’s warm or cold, it’s perfect for those colder days. I’ve paired it up with some skinny ripped jeans also from Primark to give it a more edgy and laidback feel. But I also have some tricot joggers that I’ve purchased from Primark that also go so well this jumper.

This trend doesn’t just stop at Primark. All stores around the high street and the internet are jumping on this massive trend. Boohoo is another contender with fast fashion. It’s always refreshing its new in pages to compete with the new trends. Along with ASOS, Topman and even Zara tapping into the trend. This sporting vibes trend looks as if it’s to stay in the Autumn and Winter months. I’m most certainly going to jump on the band waggon as I adore the trend!

Are you loving this sporty vibes trend? Let me know.

 

Your Time Is Now With An Adexe Watch

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“The non-conformist watch brand, just like you”

The fear of embracing yourself is ridden within all of us. Some people find they are scared to express themselves as they’re worried about what people may think. Wanting to blend in is something they are comfortable with. Not me. I love expressing myself and showing people what I’m really about. Adexe London Watches are the non-conformist watch brand that craft unique watches just as unique as the wearer. Their new campaign focuses on the now and doing something fresh and new.

“Your Time Is Now”

This campaign couldn’t have come at a better time for me (No pun intended). Going through a break up you sometimes lose yourself in the midst of the pain. However, sitting back and realising that this heartbreak was to do me a favour. Being oppressed to express myself has something I’ve had to deal with going back through this relationship. So when it came to an end I realised that wasn’t who I was. I’m the blogger that expresses myself. I’m someone who doesn’t care about what people have to say about me. I don’t care what people think. I am me, and if people don’t like that, then that’s their loss.

Blending in isn’t something I do very well, but that’s me. If people want to blend in then I have no problem with that. But are you really being true to who you are? Taking risks and coming out of your comfort zones takes you to new heights. It creates new adventures and doing something completely different to what you normally would do. This is why I love this campaign.

Moving On

As well as this break up I’ve been thinking about completely having a fresh start. My best friend recently moved to Manchester and will soon have her own house there. I’ve been toying with the idea to move there too. I think it’s time I move somewhere I can thrive. Somewhere my talents and differences will not be laughed at or snubbed. To meet new people who are just as creative and not be afraid of being who they truly are. This is something I’ve had a lot of thoughts about. I’ve never moved so far away from home before. But it’s something I feel I need to do to completely have a fresh start and change my life. Like this campaign says… The Time Is Now.

“All About Adexe”

Taken from the Adexe website – “Once upon a time, watch-making was a venerable art form, marked by quality,
integrity, and variety. Nowadays, outsourcing has become an industry mantra,
where craft, quality and innovation continues to be compromised.

ADEXE however, is a timepiece that reflects the spirit of its wearer,
distinguishing itself from the mass-produced line of “more of the same” masses.

ADEXE prides itself as a master of the venerable art form, melding
mechanical precision with luxury and aesthetic finesse”

The Review

Adexe kindly gifted a watch of my choice. On their website, they have so many beautiful watches which made it very had to chose one. However, after hours of scrolling, I finally made a decision on the watch I wanted. I picked the Meek – Grande Rose-gold which is from their new collection. I instantly fell in love with the rose gold colour and how it really stands out with any outfit I would put with it. “The subtly integrated date indicator and oversized Roman numerals inspire confidence and calm“

This watch is elegant and modern looking which is another reason I fell in love with it. It’s a watch I shall be wearing with so many outfits. It’s something that will never look the same with different outfits. Which is kind of like me. It has a battery life of 5 years which I think is incredible for a watch. The strap is easily adjusted to fit your wrist which is something I liked as I have small wrists. People have asked me that have seen the watch where it’s from and It makes me feel so good while I wear it. 100% would recommend their watches. Not only do they do men’s watches they also do women’s watches.

Head over to Adexe’s watches to see all of their watches.

https://adexe.co.uk

 

Heartbreak Avenue

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You’re more than your heartbreak.

Heartbreak. Something that everyone goes through in their lives. Regardless of how many people tell you it’s going to be okay and that you’re strong you still feel as if your world has fallen to pieces.

The feeling of being told you’re no longer loved. You’re no longer wanted. You’re no longer the light of somebodies life. Is a one of the toughest things to hear. Once those words have left from your significant others mouth there is no going back. Your heart sinks. The lump in your throat starts to swell and the tears start rolling down your face. Then comes the heartbreak. Your heart aches along with every part of your body. Once they leave all you want to do is try and fix whatever it was that was wrong. You want to do anything to keep this person in your life. But once they’ve walked away. They’re just a part of your past. A memory. A memory that fades every day. The time after this is not easy.

Nobodies heartbreak is the same. Everybody deals differently to the emotion. Deleting everything of the relationship to pretend it never existed or the person ever existed. Finding quotes to try and fight the pain away. Keeping yourself busy is fundamentally the only way to stop yourself from overthinking. From overthinking all the reasons why. Why you wasn’t good enough, if you could of done anymore. The reasons just lay heavy on your heart just as much as the words “I’m sorry, it’s over.”

Everybody tries to comfort and console you but all you want is just a hug. Hearing words just makes you want to break down into tears. No matter what anyone tells you, you just feel so hurt and upset to even think you’ll be okay. Sometimes you feel numb to the pain, as if nothing happened. But someone can say just one word and it can just trigger the pain. Some people have said to get over someone is to get under someone else but when you’re hurting so much it doesn’t take the pain away.

When your heart is so heavy and hurting as much as it does it’s important to surround yourself with people who love you. Positive people. People that would do anything for you.

If you’ve not realised from this post I’m talking about myself. My heart has been broken and I’m trying to find Luke again. Blogging is my output and writing this has been the hardest thing, but writing it also is making me realise it won’t last forever. I had my heart broke last year and I soared. I flew so high I was a completely different person. A person that was happy and so content with where things were going. At the moment I’m not that person. I’m seeking approval in anything and everyone. Which is one of the things that hurts the most. I’ve felt so worthless.

However, last time I became a new Luke. I need to get back to that Luke. He was strong, he didn’t care, it took him time to heal but he didn’t let it get the better of him. It’s only been a couple of days, but I’m determined to make sure it doesn’t consume me. I’ve been keeping myself busy, meeting people and doing things that make me happy.

Happy Luke will return. But my blogging will not be hindered because of it. In fact it will be better than before. I will work harder and make sure I push boundaries. I can do this.

Find Paid Blogging Jobs with Get Blogged

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Get Blogged, A place for brands and creators

Being a blogger you’re always thinking about exciting blog posts, or when your next going to post a blog post. Do you get paid for blogging? Have no fear. Get Blogged is here to help you!

Find Paid Blogging Jobs with Get Blogged #ad What is Get Blogged?

Taken from the Get Blogged website; “Get Blogged is the easiest solution for bloggers wanting to monetise their blogs, and for brands, businesses and agencies needing help with, or wanting to outsource their outreach in a cost-effective way.” They offer paid writing jobs at every blogging level, depending on your domain authority first, rather than your social stats! From signing up from a referral from a blogging friend I applied to my first assignment. Within a week of signing up for my first assignment I was accepted and this post is my first paid assignment.

How Get Blogged Got Started

Founded in the Uk by a group of bloggers and site owners who wanted to make manual blogger outreach a thing of the past. On their site: “We had been working with bloggers for years on a one-to-one basis. Managing everything from an inbox and a very large spreadsheet! Every month we discussed a better way of doing our blogger outreach. Before going back to the hundreds of emails, paying invoices, and updating endless rows in a Google doc.”
As they worked so hard to create this, they eventually had too many brands and bloggers to continue doing things the way they had been. The team sat down and planned the creation of a platform that would allow bloggers, influencers, site owners AND brands to all work together with less hassle.

How Is Get Blogged Unique?

Get Blogged is a website that doesn’t focus on your social following like other websites. Instead, it focuses on your Domain Authority. They offer paid blogging jobs for bloggers starting with a domain of 5+ then going to a domain authority of 40+ So there is something for everyone. Blog posts have to be approved to see if you meet the brief and then once this has been approved you shall receive your payment the same day!

As well as payments for a blog post if you sign other bloggers up too you gain Karma points. Karma points are the loyalty programme on their website. Each time you sign a blogger up you get 5 points. If you refer a brand to Get Blogged you get 10 points. You also earn points by writing your assignments for the website which equals 3 points. Each month the bloggers with the most Karma points get special gifts for their efforts. Get Blogged is a platform that you can write with a variety of different brands and businesses.

For Brands and Businesses Get Blogged blogger outreach Offers:

A platform where you can quickly and easily build relationships with trusted bloggers. Assistance with the promotion of your business or services via sponsored posts on high authority websites quickly. Access to social influencers who will talk about your business and engage customers.

If you’re a brand or business that wants to know more about then click here: blogger outreach

To join Get Blogged and get paid blogging jobs, register here using my referral link.  If you join with my link I earn Karma towards an entry for prizes. It’s a simple and painless way to earn money from your blog. Head over to their website to find out more information!

 

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