Red Autumn

Red lipstick can change a whole look entirely. Clashing against my pale skin, my lips stand out proud causing my smile to glow. Scraping my hair into a ponytail and assembling the red bandanna, I feel in some way I have made an effort with my hair today but on the other hand no effort at all. Pulling up my knee high socks, I feel like I have returned to my school days. Especially because higher up my legs is a wool blend tartan skirt, resembling that of a school uniform. To tone down the look, I slip my feet into a pair of chunky biker boots, making the outfit more tailored to me. To finish the outfit is accessorized with a red polka dot umbrella, red satchel and some 'Pat Butcher' earrings. 

With the tops of my legs feeling numb from the cold, I trot around the grounds-one minute a cool breeze blowing my fringe, the next a massive typically British gust almost breaking my umbrella. As a squirrel scurries up a tree, I think how fascinating it is that, that tree has probably outlived everyone in this area and will continue to outlive the next few generations. The leaves start making their descent from the tree, floating peacefully to the floor to join the others that are settled for the winter. The peaceful lake is disrupted by the quacking of a duck, due to my fear of these creatures, the scenery can not fully be appreciated by me. Walking on, I come to a walkway with my path sheltered by over grown trees.

This place would be so much more beautiful with a beaming sun and flawless blue sky but for today I have to accept the cloudy dullness of the sky. For once I have recycled some of last years items but the statement pieces are new- the skirt and the boots. It is an outfit based on red accessories, a stand out colour which is perfect leading up to Christmas. It is a colour that makes me feel really British. As the wind picks up, the weight of the earrings pull down on my ears. It is time to go home, get warm and replace my socks for some thick tights.

Boots, Top & Skirt- New Look

Red Bag- Accessorize

Knee High Socks- Matalan

Bandanna & Umbrella- Primark

Earrings- River Island 

Red Lipstick- Kate Moss #001 at Superdrug

Thank-you, 

Mollie Isabella 

xx

Stocking up for Winter...

Fluff, foxes and collarless coats were the vibes I received from shops on my recent outing. Yet again chunky boots have made an appearance alongside a lot of wool-wool blend hats, coats and dresses, meaning this is going to be one cosy Autumn and Winter. I'm glad to see the back of neons and the entrance of the deep, rich, earthy tones. This is the season of sophistication with the added cuteness of winter animals. Layering doesn't just mean a cardigan-layering means the full 'shabang'-think hats, scarves, gloves, jumpers, tops, vests, coats, why be cold when you can have layers? The textures make everything more interesting. The soft velvets and fluffs contrast the rougher wool and sequinned options.

Indeed I have been on a little spree, to stock up on some winter warmers. To make sure that although the weather can be dull, my clothing will not reflect that- to make sure that I am cosy, comfortable and my clothes reflect my love for this time of year.

Blue, baggy zip jumper- £10.00 Primark

Thick fox print tights- £3.00 Primark

Chunky soled, patent shoes- £14.00 Primark

Burgandy, velvet Kimono- £14.00 Primark

Super soft, super skinny jeans- £11.00 Primark

Raccoon print jumper- £12.00

Fox print, over the knee socks- £2.00 Primark

Chunky biker, ankle boots- £24.99 New Look

Collarless, wool blend coat- £49.99 New Look

Deep tartan scarf- £5.00 Primark

As you can see I have got a bit of a variety there, from animal print items to some very staple pieces. The thing is with winter, things come back every year so as long as I don't grow (considering my petite height of 5ft) this shouldn't be a problem. Thank-you very much for viewing my blog today. 

Mollie Isabella

xx

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

PRIMARK HAUL

Flicking my boots off after a long day at work I let my toes sink into the carpet. I fall backwards onto the sofa, wrestling with the cushions to get comfortable. I have my specific seat, my specific cushions and the specific angle that I like to sit at, once mastered, I can begin to type. 

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Entering Primark I was on a mission. Having started a new job, I felt this called for some new clothes (even if the pieces I purchased were not exactly what I went in for). CUE A PRIMARK HAUL. 

Item #1:First up is this classic, black, 100% wool bowler hat, perfect for completing an outfit. I am not usually a hat person but I think this shape works really well and the simplicity of it means it goes with almost anything. Okay it isn't exactly appropriate for work but I have been looking for one for ages and it was only £7 so I couldn't leave it behind. 

Item #2: This gorgeous pencil midi skirt jumps out at me for a number of reasons. Firstly when entering the colder seasons, I love the colour burgundy. It is such a warm colour and looks sophisticated. Lately I have been loving the midi skirt and baring in mind I'm very short, the length of this one was perfect. Paired with a plain top and some smart shoes, this will be perfect for work, coming in at only £8.

Item #3: Although the temperature is dropping it is not quite cold enough for a coat yet, which is why I have been trying to source out a cardigan for ages. I love this long khaki cardigan, due to the length, material and overall flowing aspect of it. Paired with a white tee, dark jeans and a pair of platform boots it looks effortlessly stylish. It was only £9, a definite must have!

Item #4: I saw it. I wanted it. I said no. I regretted my decision. I went back. I got it. This lovely pastel pink bag, has two compartments perfect for organising and a thin adjustable strap. The pastel pink will stand out perfectly against the winter darks. At only £6, I would have been stupid if I didn't go back and get it. 

Item #5: This is my stand out piece from the haul, it was practically screaming at me from the rail. The vivid orange poppy pattern and see through detailing make this top a one off piece. I will be pairing this with some leather shorts for a night out, or some jeans for a more casual look in the day. At only £8, it is a bold, unique item that is very versatile. 

Item #6: A sale in Primark=heaven and resulted in this top costing only £5-what a bargain! I love the bold clashing colours and the floral print. Although slightly summery paired with jeans, boots and a thick cardigan this is a top that can cross over seasons. I have been loving tops that are longer at the back lately and this one ticked all the boxes. 

Item #7: I purchased this top on a previous visit to Primark and I have lived it in. Thrown over a crop top it can be both dressy or casual. I love the rose print and have always had a major love for lace so this top was perfect. When I saw the price tag, I nearly fell to the floor. It was only £4, that is CRAZY.

So they're my recent purchases from Primark. I plan on taking a trip there once a month to make sure that my wardrobe is up to date with Primark goodies and that means regular Primark Hauls!!

Thank-you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed, feel free to comment below.

Love, 

Mollie Isabella x

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