OOTN - Pastel Princess

Happy Friday everyone, it's nearly the weekend! Personally I've found this week quite stressful due to looming essay deadlines so this weekend will be used to catch up on sleep and relax. This beautiful pink jumper featured in my recent haul post which you can read here; I love the embellished detail and short sleeves. I wouldn't say pastels is a common trend for Autumn Winter as most high street shops in the UK are stocking dark, gothic colours or interesting textures such as velvet and sequins. On the other hand, I think pastels can be worn all year round and if I'd had time I would have painted my nails with Essie's 'Mint Candy Apple' to complete the look. I wore this outfit on a cinema date last night (to see Interstellar) and I think this jumper is the perfect way to add some glamour to an outfit without going over the top. I can't find the exact jumper online, however there is a similar version also from Dorothy Perkins here. 

Jumper - Dorothy Perkins (£26)

Jeans - Next

Clutch - New Look

Boots - Clarks

Please leave a comment if you like this look or have any suggestions for future posts

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Fashion & Beauty Haul - Topshop, River Island, Dorothy Perkins

So it's time for another haul! I was lucky enough to be taken shopping in my home town when I was back for the weekend and I found some amazing things! 

As explained in my post 'Uni Bags - My High Street Picks' my satchel broke a few weeks ago and I've been in desperate need of a replacement. Cue this gorgeous River Island upgrade! The neutral colour scheme is very 'me' as it epitomizes ladylike chic. The size is perfect for uni and the cross body straps mean I won't get neck ache from all my books! It was fairly expensive at £45, I was fortunately shopping with my generous mother at the time, but a good uni bag is an investment for any uni student. It's also one of the most beautiful bags I've ever seen. Unfortunately I struggled to find it online, but check your local River Island to see it in its true glory.

The Blush Pink Embellished Jumper is from Dorothy Perkins and was £26. Again, I can't find it online, but I'll do some more research when I include it as part of an OOTD. The rose gold earrings are from Topshop and were such a bargain price I couldn't resist. Also, I bought my first Topshop Lipstick and the shade is Macaroon. Finally, I included this month's Cosmopolitan as Taylor Swift is the cover star in this issue! If you follow me on Twitter (https://twitter.com/modernaudreyh)you'll know that I recently got tickets to Taylor's World Tour next year. Beyond excited.

I hope you enjoyed this post and are having a lovely day. Please leave a comment if you liked any of the items included.

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OOTN - H is for Houndstooth

Last weekend I was treated to a fancy family meal as a celebration of the official end of my summer and the start of my second year at uni. It was great to dress up for an evening out and I opted for a classic monochrome outfit consisting of my white Topshop blouse and my Houndstooth skirt. I was feeling very 'Rachel Zane' sophisticated and this style of outfit would also be suitable for drinks out or a party. 

Blouse - Topshop

Jacket - Oasis

Skirt - New Look

Flats - Topshop

Necklace - Dorothy Perkins

Are you a fan of monochrome? Also, I'm always looking to discover new fashion blogs so feel free to leave your website in the comments section!

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OOTD - Jewel Tones and Jacquard (Plus Kittens)

Last Tuesday I was invited to a sleepover at a friend's house as a little farewell gathering before we all head back to uni. I thought it would be a great opportunity to show off my new Dorothy Perkins dress which is a fantastic purple berry colour. The dress itself is Bardot style in a Jacquard print which is great for the Autumn season. I also painted my nails in a gorgeous turquoise / jade green colour from Kiko, hence the 'Jewel Tones' title.  

Additionally, this sleepover meant that I could visit my friend's new kittens who are simply adorable. Scroll on for my OOTD and multiple kitten-related 'Aww' moments...

Dress: Dorothy Perkins, currently £14.00 online

Jacket: New Look

Boots: Clarks

Bag: Next

Necklace: Dorothy Perkins, £5.00

Nail Polish: Kiko Milano, 387 Turquoise

How cute are they?? It was very difficult to leave without one of them!  Are you a fan of the Jacquard trend? Let me know in the comments, they make my day!

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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!

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