Outfit Post: 'Check' it out

Ear phones in, I block out the world. Surrounded by someone else's voice. Someone who doesn't know anything about me but clearly has the same feelings. Someone whose lyrics are not always the easiest to understand but whose talent, in my personal opinion isn't recognised enough. Sia's new album- This is Acting- has taken her talent to a whole new level. It is such a strong, feel good, triumphant medley of songs, that kicks starts the day and ends it perfectly. 

It's 7:30am and finally everyone is up so I can blast out Sia whilst I straighten my hair. It is proven that listening to music in the morning puts me at least 15 minutes behind schedule. I mean come on, there is a mirror in front of me and a hairbrush in hand, lip syncing never hurt anybody! And whilst I pretend to belt out 'Alive', I feel powerful and ready to take on the day. Music is so much more than just noise. Music is special to so many people, so meaningful and so personal.

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I can't decide on my style. Having two jobs and my own time to do what I want, means three different wardrobes. Whilst being a T.A provides a dress code, I like to add my own flair to a more sophisticated set of rules, with pinafores, roll necks and chunky boots being my go to looks. Gap is much more casual, what Gap stocks, is what I wear, stripes, block colours and denim, denim, denim! In my own time, well I just don't know what style path to take anymore- smart and sophisticated or a little more preppy? It is very hard to discover your style when you have to adapt to different roles and when you're trying to put a cap on your spending habits. 

As much as I would love to venture out and try new things, I feel I have hit a comfort-wall-barrier and am stuck in a style that is some what confused. Take today's outfit as the perfect example. It is far from my everyday style but still simple enough to wear and feel comfortable in. This to me is a more casual and laid back look and I feel this is because of the relaxed fit of the shirt and the finishing touches of a rucksack and leather jacket. 

Thanks to the wonderful invention of student discount, I managed to pick up the tunic shirt and chunky boots for some bargain prices! H & M doesn't break the bank anyway and I love going in there and finding some unique, easy to style pieces that work well throughout my wardrobe. With their flash event of 20% off with UniDays, it would have been rude not to. Here I have styled the shirt in a more casual manner but paired with some chunky boot heels and a metallic box bag and I have also worn it on a night out. I must admit, it is shorter than I remember but paired with some thick black tights and it is absolutely fine. 

I searched endlessly for a pair of boots like this, Chelsea boots with a thick 'Dr. Marten' inspired sole. From Topshop to New Look, Asos to Boohoo, River Island to Miss Guided but I just couldn't find a pair. I haven't bought a pair of shoes from H and M before but I am glad I had a quick rare look in their shoe department. These were the shoes, I saw, convinced myself I didn't need, then thought about them every spare second for about a week...resulting in yet again another pair of black boots to add to the collection. I've tried and tested them at work and have to say, they are super comfortable and work well with jeans, dresses and skirts!

Completed with a pair of tortoise shell sunglasses, I was ready to take on the freezing cold, extremely windy but blindly bright sunny day. Hopefully I will be able to discover my style soon and if you have any tips on how to do so, please share. I'm stuck with a mismatched wardrobe and a goal to stop spending so much money.

Check Dress: H & M £14.99

Chelsea Boots: H & M £29.99

Faux Leather Jacket: New Look £34.99 (Last season!)

Monochrome Rucksack: Primark £8.00 (A few seasons ago)

Brown Lipstick: Kate Moss Rimmel  Read about my love for the lipstick here!

Thanks for reading, 

Mollie Isabella 

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Addicted to Shopping|Another Haul

Listening to George Ezra's album my mind gets lost within the words. It is such a feel good, care free album that causes your emotions to run wild. With his mesmerising deep voice and controversial lyrics, I literally can not get enough of the Ezra. It is a singing into the hair brush, volume four notches above average, dancing round the room kind of album and I am totally in love. I cannot tell you what link George Ezra has to the following blog post but it seemed like a good note to start on. 

Well, it has been a while since I last blogged due to time running away from me. I seem to blink and the week is already over. The weather hasn't helped much either. With what I would class as extreme coldness (approx -1 degrees) it hasn't exactly been the kind of weather to venture out the comfort of my home to blog. The piles on my bedroom floor however, have been increasing and the mess was just too much for me. Okay I haven't ventured very far out of my home, literally just outside the back door BUT I managed to get a couple of pictures to show you some of my new "unnecessary" purchases!

I have gained a very strong love for checked shirts, especially ones that are a little oversized. The simple addition of a checked shirt can transform an outfit-from throwing it over a dress, tying it around your waist or pairing it with jeans, it is an effortless transformation! Why have I only just realise the outstanding qualities that a checked shirt has? Underneath, is a three quarter length sleeved, to the knee dress-which I must say is extremely comfortable. The ribbed detailing and effortless simplicity, makes this a staple piece in my wardrobe. To complete the look, I added these burgundy 'hiker boots' that will definitely not be used for their hiking purpose. Due to my small size 4's I managed to rescue these from the kids section in New Look-finally my petiteness resulted in some money being saved.

Ribbed Black Dress- £14.99 New Look

Oversized Monochrome Checked Shirt- £19.99 New Look

Burgundy Hiker Boots- £24.99 New Look

I love finding an item, that has so much potential. You know the kind of item that you have already assigned to an outfit, before you've even paid for it. This simple black long length t-shirt, with slits down the side is the perfect top to wear over a patterned skirt. I didn't know how well it would work but I am very satisfied with the results. Peering out the sides, and at the bottom is a geometric, mustard, black and white print skirt. My shoes, although still chunky are a more feminine option than my usual biker boot look. 

Black Slit T-shirt- £9.99

Black Peep Toe Heels- £24.99 New Look (Christmas Stock)

Geometric Print Skirt- £20 Miss Selfridge

Technically this throw over, is not mine as it has its place in my Mums wardrobe. However with the 'one size fits all' label and the fact that it follows the monochrome trend, has sleeves and doesn't drown me- I think we will be sharing! Underneath is a gorgeous khaki green, ribbed, slightly see through high neck top. High neck tops have been my go to this winter and I have lived in this one especially. On my feet are a serious bargain! Of course, they are a pair of boots and it so happens that I was talking about getting a new pair to wear so that my favourite ones do not wear out. I could not say no, when I saw the amazing sale price! 

Monochrome Print Throw Over- £24.99 New Look

Zip Detailed Boots- £7 Reduced from £39.99 New Look

Khaki Green High Neck- £16 (I think) Topshop

None of the images justify the chunky-ness of these shoes. The fact is, I probably could wear them for grip in the snow due to the enormous rubber soles! However glamorous that idea is, the actual suede shoe, would get ruined. "I do not have a pair of beige boots' was the justification for these! I have never really owned a 'tunic' either, so there was definitely room in my wardrobe for this green and gold checked piece! It also looks lovely with thick black tights and chunky boots! Paired with an ever so bright white, clutch (the shade resembling that of Simon Cowell's teeth) the outfit was complete. Not forgetting the simple gold, earrings! 

Checked Tunic- £32 Topshop

Beige Chunky Boots- £30 (Promotion from £50) River Island

White Clutch Bag- £4.50 (Sale) Accessorize

Gold Coloured Earrings- £1.50 (Sale) Accessorize

Okay that was quite a big blog but I needed to cram so many different pieces in! Hopefully I will manage to start blogging more frequently and in more 'adventurous' places than my conservatory brick wall! Hope you enjoyed, as much as I enjoyed writing it! 

Mollie Isabella x

Autumn Favourites

It is official, CHRISTMAS is on it's way. I know this for a number of reasons. Not only because we are now in November and the temperature is dropping rapidly but because shops are now playing Christmas songs, cards are splashed across the shelves, stocking fillers are on offer and oh yes, I have seen the Coca Cola advert.

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It is time to list some of my Autumn favourites so far. Things that I could probably live without BUT I would definitely not want to. Things that keep me warm and have the autumn feel. Some of these items are from the current collections in stores but others I have recycled from last Autumn/Winter-check me out!

The authentic look, pixie shape, bright orange colour and oober cute fox face is what drew me instantly to these gorgeous bootie slippers. I received them last year for Christmas, purchased from H and M and I pray they do them again this year, so I can buy a spare pair. They are so dainty but keep my feet nice and toasty. I am so in love with them!

This monochrome dogtooth scarf, is also from last year. This was from River Island and I think it is perfect because it manages to complete an outfit. The simple yet, bold pattern is subtle yet striking. It is the perfect accessory as not only is it bang on trend but it also manages to keep me warm. I am really in love with big, thick chunky scarves at the moment but this is my favourite out of the ones that I have.

Featured a couple of blog posts ago, this is a coat purchased from New Looks current range. It is a wool blend, straight, collarless styled coat and works perfectly over any outfit. I love the deep pockets, an essential when I have left the gloves at home. I mostly wear this as a smart coat, avoiding all rain. This is definitely my favourite coat of the season!

It is strange because I never really buy pyjamas but I was fed up of not having a cute matching pair, ready for the colder seasons. I am a real sucker for Christmas so found it essential that I bought a pair with a Christmassy theme. The gingerbread men are so cute and I love the red festive bottoms. These were purchased from Matalan's current collection for an amazing £10. It is strange, that a matching pair of snug pyjamas can make a nights sleep more comfortable.

This top doesn't exactly tick the 'warm' category. However I think we can make an exception due to the lovely brown mustard shade that I think really reflects the season that we are in. It is such a simple top and works perfectly with a pair of high waisted jeans, chunky boots and a leather jacket. It is currently in the H and M autumn/winter collection and a piece that I feel can be worn for a majority of the year.

I purchased these shoes a couple of months ago, so there is the chance they could still be in New Look. They are honestly the most comfortable heeled shoes I have ever worn.  They look lovely with a pair of skinny jeans and really add an edgy look to an outfit. Plus they are so easy to walk in thanks to the chunky heel- I can't be dealing with the skinny heels that feel as though they could snap. If you are looking for a pair of comfortable going out shoes, I heavily recommend these!

Although I was in love before the tour, since seeing him live I have fallen even further in love. Although this album has been my favourite since it was released in June, I can't stop listening to it. I also recommend his new book. He doesn't show off in it, he really delves deep into the story as to how he became the most perfect singer songwriter to date (my words, not his) and the illustrations are so personal and different. Plus he brought them out in my favourite colour to! Seriously recommend the both of these and well anything to do with Ed Sheeran really.


So I have taken a slightly different approach to my blog this time, due to being so busy and not having the best of weather, going out hasn't really been easy. I hope you like these items an they inspire you to get some lovely new autumn pieces.

Thank-you very much for reading, 

Mollie Isabella x

The Sun Is Our Biggest Traitor...

It's time to get ready for the beautiful crisp sound of the crunchy leaves under our boots. It is time to replace silk for wool. We need to appreciate the mustards and burgandys, the oranges and browns. The mist on the grass that makes us feel ever so fresh and the cold autumn air that burns our faces. It gives us the excuse to top our hot chocolate with extra marshmallows and cream. It gives us the excuse to stare out the window and watch the rainbow flowers turn green. Walking home under a shower of leaves with an ever quickening dark night. Wrap up warm, toasty.

When our mouths produce a cold misty flame that makes us think we are dragons. When our noses blush and our cheeks flush red and our ears tingle in the cold. The sun is our biggest traitor, it is far from the warmth it portrays. With the screams of the fair and the bang of the fireworks it's an ever so vocal season. The dilemma of whether to text or to keep your fingers warm. The spiky shell's of conkers are scattered across the floor, out hatched is a conker ready to win a conker war. Autumn is such a beautiful time, just think of the fashion that goes along side it. It's time to layer up and pile on the accessories-this is extremely exciting.

I love this outfit due to the different textures and beautiful platform boots. By keeping the outfit pretty much black, it meant that the pink bag and electric blue necklace really stood out. By adding a bowler hat I have given it a more unique look and the platform boots make it on season but also take the outfit away from a casual feel. I have taken a different approach with this blog by adding more pictures (which may I say, were so much fun to feature in) and I have gone down the more creative writing route. I hope you have enjoyed. 

Bag and Bowler Hat-Primark

Skirt-New Look

Jumper and Boots-River Island

Necklace- Wallis

Mollie Isabella

xx