Christmas Jumpers: My High Street Picks

One of my favourite things about Christmas has to be festive jumpers! Whether it's santa print, reindeer print, fairisle or cutesy slogans, I'm a fan. However, when it comes to wearing Christmas jumpers in public, there's a fine line between winter chic and festive disaster. My personal golden rule is to pick a jumper style I would normally wear which also has a subtle Christmas element to it. Don't get me wrong, I love the OTT jumpers too, I just personally wouldn't wear them out of the house - I'm not quite brave enough to wear a 'Mrs Claus' print jumper out and about just yet. These are my 5 top picks from the UK high street. 

1. This snowflake patterned jumper from Asos caught my eye immediately. The snowflake print and fluffy texture make it the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. 

Asos, £35.00

2. I'll admit my mum actually bought this jumper last week but I'm very jealous she found it first. The fairisle print is beautiful and Oasis quality have always been excellent in my experience.

Oasis, £38.00

3. Although I wish Topshop stocked this design in other colours too, I still think this Christmas tree jumper is a great design. The sequinned Christmas trees are stylish without being over the top and I'd happily wear this around town. 

Topshop, £46.00

4. Again, this New Look jumper design isn't exactly subtle but I couldn't resist including it! The price is fantastic and would look great with red lipstick and skinny jeans. 

New Look, £18.50

5. Finally, this gorgeous grey reindeer jumper from River Island is a winner for me. The casual style means it'll suit a variety of body shapes and the grey tone will look good on anyone!

River Island, £35.00

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a great week. I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently due to laptop issues and moving back home for the Christmas break but I'm determined to start blogging more regularly this month. 

Are you a fan of Christmas jumpers? Which one is your favourite?

xxx

Christmas Dresses: My High Street Picks

Christmas party season is just around the corner and nothing motivates me to work more than the thought of a new Christmas outfit. I don't have anything planned so far but it's always good to be prepared, right? There's nothing worse than being invited out at the last minute and having nothing to wear. This year, my favourite seasonal party styles are velvet, sequins and rose gold. I'll admit, these styles aren't exactly radical but they are truly classically 'Christmas' and they come back into fashion year after year for a reason. The 'My High Street Picks' series has now become one of my favourite types of posts to write and readers seem to enjoy them so please comment if you have any thoughts about it.  

1. How beautiful is this dark purple velvet and lace number? As seen on the model it can be dressed down with a hat and chunky boots but it can look equally sophisticated with heels and a clutch. The brand is Oh My Love which can also be purchased on the Topshop website. 

Oh My Love London, £39

2. I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it and the price is amazing! New Look are really killing it with their Christmas formal wear this year. 

New Look, £19.99

3. Again from New Look but in the Premium range, this stunning sequinned dress would be perfect for any Christmas party. I'd tone down the accessories though and stick to black heels, smokey eyes and neutral lips to give the dress the attention it deserves!

New Look, £64.99

4. Yes there's more velvet. No I'm not sorry. I spotted this navy velvet dress on Asos and I love the silhouette style - it's very Audrey Hepburn. 

Asos, £68

5. Finally, leaving my favourite until last, this Miss Selfridge dress is probably one of the most beautiful dresses I've ever seen. The design reminds me of The Great Gatsby so if you have a themed Christmas party whether it be Gatsby, the Oscars or Hollywood, this is the dress for you.  

Miss Selfridge, £99

I hope you enjoyed my 5 High Street Picks for Christmas dresses. I'm aware there's quite a range in prices but the idea is that there's something for everyone!

Do you have any Christmas parties coming up? Which dress was your favourite? 

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Taylor Swift Inspired Fashion

With the new release of Taylor Swift's amazing new album 1989 (Anyone love the song 'Welcome to New York'?), I thought it would be fun to take a look of some of the UK's newest high street offerings and pick out some Taylor-inspired outfits! I am always getting style inspiration from Miss Swift; her style is very feminine and put-together which I adore. 

#1  It's a well known fact that Taylor loves to wear red and these jeans are a great way to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe. Combine the jeans with a red lipstick, a leather jacket and some black chelsea boots and you're good to go!

 

New Look, £12.99                                      Oasis, £15

#2  This second look is all about this gorgeous plum coloured skirt! It's a great Autumn Winter tone of purple and the ditsy blouse complements it perfectly.

Sister Jane at Asos, £48                           New Look, £12.99

#3   Taylor loves a co-ord, as do we all, and this gorgeous grey structured set is a great way to try a new style without being too daring. The bag is equally adorable.

                    Missguided, £14.99 each                       

I hope you liked this post, which Taylor inspired look is your favourite?

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Co-ords: My High Street Picks

As I discover more and more amazing fashion blogs, my sense of style is slowly changing and I'm excited by trends that usually would have scared me a little bit. One example of this is the co-ord. I've never owned one before because I would have had no idea how to style the trend and I'd convinced myself it couldn't possibly suit me. Until now. Inspired by Arabella Golby's LFW post, I'm in the market for my very first co-ord and these are my favourite styles sourced from my favourite online websites.

1. The Animal Print Co-ord

Asos, jacket currently £26.00 but originally £35.00, shorts £25.00

2. The Dark Florals

New Look, £12.99, £14.99

3. The Satin Co-ord

River Island, £30.00, shorts currently £10.00, originally £30.00

4. The Grid Print Piece

Oasis, £35.00 each item

5. The 60s monochrome Co-ord

Topshop, jacket and skirt total £108.00

Which co-ord is your favourite? I can't wait to buy a co-ord set for an OOTD post!

xxx

Winter Florals: My High Street Picks

One of my favourite Autumn Winter trends is Winter Florals. To be quite honest, I'm a fan of florals all year round but as soon as it hits September, the shops start to bring out these amazing darker prints that are incredibly chic. Here are my favourites, all from the UK high street...

1. The Playsuit

New Look £27.99 (currently £20.99)

This gorgeous playsuit would look great with wedges, a black clutch and silver accessories. I especially love the lace detailing on this piece which continues on the back. 

2. The Pencil Skirt

New Look £14.99

This skirt would look very flattering on a variety of different shapes and could be dressed up or dressed down. A great piece for those who love neutrals and monochrome. 

3. The Blouse

Zara £25.99

This neutral-toned top from Zara is classically elegant and I'd pair it with minimal jewellery and high waisted Jeans. 

4. The Shift Dress

Dorothy Perkins £28.00 (currently £23.80)

After visiting my local Dorothy Perkins store, I am so impressed with their Autumn Winter collection and had to include this panelled shift dress. Currently, the brand is offering 30% off selected items and this is one of them!

5. The Midi Dress

Dorothy Perkins £28.00 (currently £23.80)

This scuba material A-line midi dress is very Arabella Golby, and I wish I had somewhere to wear this to - I can't imagine wearing this to lectures or on a night out! The Parisian style print reminds me of Ted Baker which is amazing considering the price!

6. The A-Line Skirt

Asos - £17.99

This A-line skirt is beautifully vibrant and a great length. It also draws similarity with some of the Coast skirts I've been seeing recently and the quality looks excellent.

I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know if you liked any of my High Street picks and what you think of the Winter Florals trend!

xxx