Showing posts with label dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dress. Show all posts

Sunday, 8 February 2015

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.





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. 





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! 




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! 



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













Sunday, 7 September 2014

It's nearly time to wake Greenday up.

Can you believe we're in September, I mean it's nearly time to wake Greenday up (oh god, that joke was awful!) Anyway, summer is coming to an end/already ended and this means we're moving into my favourite season for fashion-chunky scarves, chunky boots and chunky coats, oh yes everything CHUNKY.

Anyway I thought I would just fill you in with a couple of my more recent purchases (main purchases from August) that are items suitable for both now and the more chillier months (with the exception of layering up.)

The first item I have is this gorgeous black and deep mint patterned body-con dress.This is a dress that I feel is going to be perfect for the Christmas party season. With a slightly thicker material to your average body-con dress it is much more structured and can look very smart paired with some thick black tights and some chunky platform heels. Every detail is perfect- the unique pattern, slimming side panels and bold white outline of the neck and sleeves makes this a statement dress you need in your wardrobe. At only £30 from River Island, it is completely justifiable.




The second item is this gorgeous kaftan top from Primark priced at only £10. I saw it on the rail and was instantly drawn to the unique pattern and fringing, hoping that when I showed my boyfriend he would also agree that the item was perfection. Okay, the reaction I got was 'alright', it went something along the lines of, "Well although you look like Aladdin's carpet, I actually quite like it!" So that was all it took to persuade me and I have worn it so much, paired with jeans and whatever shoes to fit the mood of the event. There was also another version but I really loved the warm pinks and reds of this one.


The third item is also from Primark. I have been wanting a new clutch bag for ages due to my favourite one getting ruined on nights out due to the cow leather material that it was made from. I wanted a clutch bag in a colour that would stand out against all my clothes and this little pastel yellow one with gold detailing was ideal. It is a brilliant size and has a pocket inside perfect for your money and house key! This was only £6, oh yes!




Okay, please brace yourself for the next item. Here I present to you a gift from the heavens. An item that seems to be crafted by someone who see's perfection the way that I do. These gorgeous peep toe, chunky boot like heels are the comfiest shoes I have EVER worn on a night out. Once I returned home, instead of pulling them off and releasing my feet, I kept them on until I went to bed. They are stunning to look at, stunning to wear and have the grunge feel that I love when it comes to footwear. Oh thank-you New Look for these beauties, I am in love. At only £29.99 I treated myself and I am very proud of my purchase.



The final item wasn't purchased by me but instead by my parents as a reward for my exam results. It is this gorgeous bag in grey, black and yellow-perfect colours for the upcoming season. With the clashing of yellow and grey and the herringbone print down one side it looks extremely sophisticated and completes an outfit. I was drawn to it firstly due to the stand out yellow but there are so many positive elements to it. Okay, it isn't the biggest of bags but it fits the essentials in, the strap is lovely and thick making it more comfortable when carrying heavier items in it, the colours match the rest of my wardrobe (the monochrome element anyway), there are the different compartments necessary (pen holder, pockets etc) and the bag is split in two meaning things can be organised better. This bag was £40 from River Island.



So that is it for another 'mini haul' type blog. Hopefully now that my holidays are over and I have started my new job, blogging will become more frequent. I hope you are enjoying Mollie Isabella and love the pieces I purchase. If you have any suggestion of a blog, then please feel free to comment below.

Many Thanks, 
Mollie Isabella x








Monday, 18 August 2014

Girl in Gingham

I opened up the photo album and was met with a musty smell, an old, worn out kind of smell but homely at the same time. Displayed neatly across the pages were black and white photos of my Nan wearing some amazing outfits. Boxed dresses, silky shirt and skirt combinations, not one hair out of place hair styles and amazing thick rimmed glasses. I couldn't quite believe how sophisticated, smart and chic my Nan looked in every photo.

It was clear to see that watching women in Hollywood films definitely inspired my Nan. There was a metallic skirt which looked super shiny. The ever so fashionable high waisted bikini on the beach paired with platform sandals. And the most classic of them all- a box dress, small heel and beehive combination that summed up the swinging 60's. I so wish that my Nan had kept all her clothes as it would mean that I could dress in the actual classics as opposed to a new updated version.
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However my brown eyes sourced out a gorgeous box dress in my all time favourite River Island within the Chelsea Girl section. I flicked through the rail until I stumbled across a black and white gingham box dress with velvet detail. It ticked all the boxes (no I didn't need it but yes I wanted it!) So I went out on a little shoot and paired the dress with my beautiful white small heels and a beige and burgundy cute handbag-Here are the results. 










I absolutely love everything about this dress and it is something that can be worn in both the summer and the winter. I'm thinking of adding some chunky thick tights, boots and a long sleeve underneath for more cooler days but for now I'll enjoy wearing it bare legged with a sandal type shoe.

Would love to know what you think of it, please comment below!

Dress- From River Island
Shoes and Earrings from Primark
Choker-New Look
Bag- Camden Market


Thank-you for reading, 

Mollie Isabella 
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