I am typing this from a different station to my two previous posts; my bedroom at home. I returned home for Christmas from University today and got to spend some quality time with my mum, brother, sister and my beautiful little doggies! I love coming home from University for those reasons especially, and also because my bed and shower and bath and EVERYTHING is sooooo much nicer at home (I definitely did not appreciate it when I lived here full time, sob..)
One downside to Christmas is definitely money. I have spent SO much money on people this year that I have left myself with no choice but to sell some much loved items on ebay just to get some extra cash! I am already into my overdraft and really don't want to face the scary Barclays people again to request an extension so I'm trying to be good and not spend any more money on unnecessary items... like Topshop clothes and Primark canvas bags which have the letter L on them. Ha.
So this post is basically about my current FAVOURITE items for the festive period which I should not have spent the banks money on buttttt I did anyway and there's no point crying over spilt milk (or spent overdraft money, ha.)
1) This amaaaazing super glittery leopard print metallic piece of deliciousness from Urban Outfitters:
Urban Outfitters - £38
This picture does NOT do this skirt any justice whatsoever. I purchased this in the Black Friday sales along with a dress which I shall mention in this post and wowwww I can't stop wearing it! I team it with black tights, boots, a deep wine coloured jumper I got last year from Topshop and it just looks so festive. It reminds me of mulled wine - the spiciness from the skirt mixed with the berry tones of the jumper look amazing and when I don't feel like a potato (I am currently in a Macaroni cheese coma... the horrors) I will be sure to post some images of how I would style this particular piece.
2) This INSANE snake skin/metallic/shimmery dream of a dress:
Topshop - £68
I originally purchased this dress for my boyfriend's 21st birthday meal and got so many compliments on it! I really cannot wait to wear this again some time soon but I am so scared of ruining it due to the price! I'm thinking leather jacket with it to spice it up a little? I recently saw a shop assistant at Topshop wearing it with black tights and brogues which looked so nice as a toned down look which I am going to try during the Christmas months.
3) This monarch-esque, jewel of a playsuit
Topshop - £48
This little beauty is sooo worth the slightly steep price tag! It's a gorgeous jewel colour and is perfect for festive parties - it has a lacey back as well which really makes it stand out against the deep purple of the playsuit. I ordered it from the Tall section as although I am only 5 ft 6/7, I have quite a long torso meaning the normal sizes can give me extreme camel toe which is just not so attractive... but I am so glad I bought it in the size I did! I wore it on a night out with a leather jacket, some loafer style heels, black tights and a lovely gothic statement necklace which I got from Primark! They also sell this playsuit in a deep navy and bottle green... I wish I was rich so I could buy all three!
4) The most perfect shoes known to existence...
Topshop - £98
I can see a bit of a running theme with the brand of all my favourite items haha but whatever... LOOK AT THESE SHOES! Aren't they amazing?! Everything about them is screeeeaming at me to buy them but, alas, I am a student with no money so hopefully they will still be in stock when I get paid after Christmas! I can just see these going with SO many things, and the print and strapstyle makes them a little bit unique. I especially love the teeny tiny platform at the front of the shoe which is so elegant!
5) A dress with a name I have been known to be called...
Urban Outfitters - £60
This dress is perfection. It's royal blue, velvet, has a mesh peter pan colour, and is called the 'Wednesday' dress. My mum always calls me Wednesday Addams due to an unfortunate incident when I thought black hair would really suit me - I look like Wednesday ANYWAY so imagine what would happen with black hair... I'm sure you can picture it. Anyway, this dress is amazing. It is just perfect for winter as the quality is so lovely and it's the perfect length for preventing any unfortunate knicker showing on windy days which is always a bonus! I especially love the netting along the bottom of the sleeves and the skirt because it means I can wear my all important black tights without it clashing! I wear this with Chelsea boots and my leopard print coat for extra winter warmth. I got this in the Black Friday sale too and I am sooo happy that I did!
I could go on for days and days about clothes which I love but I'm going to keep it short and sweet and stop whilst I am ahead. Here is a little picture of my current wardrobe situation just to show you the sort of tones and textures I am currently loving.
What clothes are you loving this Christmas?
Lauren x
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