N A V Y

 Boyfriend Coat - New Look | Top & Joggers - Zara | Ring - eBay

I heard that black and navy didn't go together. I beg to differ.

I've been overly stressed at uni for the past couple weeks trying to figure out how I was going to make my deadline which meant I didn't have time to blog. However being a fashion student, photography & styling to be specific, I have the excuse to shop for educational purposes. So there I was in New Look looking for shoot clothing & this coat caught my eye. I'm not sure if I bought it for my project or myself initially but I kept it either way. It's such a nice deep shade of navy & goes really nicely with black clothing most surprisingly (link provided above). These joggers are my favourite trousers at the moment, we thank Zara for making them happen. Pockets that fit your hands in too, bonus!

love&kisses, Tee xo
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This coat is currently in New Look's 50% sale!

Cleated Soles & Boyfriend Jeans

 Crop Top - Primark |Boyfriend Jeans - Topshop 'Hayden' | Cleated Sole Sandals - New Look

Multiple blog photo attempts later & we have finally have an outfit post.
I think I've found a new Topshop denim favourite. The Topshop 'Hayden' jeans are perfect. I'm usually a skinny jean person & Topshop 'Leigh' jeans are the perfect pair in terms of their fit. However when I bought a pair of these for my styling project I fell in love. Ripped denim boyfriend jeans, can you really go wrong. They come in so many different designs but these were my favourite as I'm not big on rips just yet. I actually wore these to Manchester the other day with a loose tshirt but decided to try it with this Boyfriend crop top from Primark & they went so well together. Despite me not actually wearing them outside I wanted to pair this outfit with my new cleated sole babies. I got these in New Look when I was in Manchester. I think I'm going back to New Look to get them in black too! I've wanted chunky heeled sandals for ages and these are perfect! This is about as close to normal shoes I'm going to get at the moment. I'm so ready for England to have more hot days so I can wear these out.

love&kisses, Tee xo

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Apologies for the lighting differences. Natural lighting does not support blog photos.

M E S H

Mesh top - eBay | Vest (folded up) - Primark | Jeans - New Look | Nike Thea Premium

You know when you order something online, it arrives and it's not what you expected but it turns out well. I got this top the other day from an eBay seller in Hong Kong, I didn't expect it to look like this but I love it! I also got a longer version which was supposed to be a near midi length dress but it's actually just a longer tshirt that just about covers your bum. Oh well. I put this outfit together to go to WestEnd to return a few bits the other day. It was 25 degrees may I add. Clearly I have learnt nothing about wearing black in the heat. I wasn't brave enough to not wear a vest but maybe next time I may chance it. I'm a huge fan of sheer/mesh/organza clothing at the moment so there was no doubt I was going to buy this & it cost less than £3.
A lot of my jeans seem to disagree with my thighs at the moment so I was prepared for these to self-destruct (rip) as I walked down the road but they held together thankfully. I just invested in some Topshop Hayden jeans though. Ripped boyfriend jeans, love them!

I'm going to Manchester tomorrow, I wanted somewhere new to shop and to see the area for the first time. I'm not sure how, but I want to do a big June haul on my blog. We'll see how that goes.

love&kisses, Tee xo

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The White Blazer

Blazer - Primark | Top - Miss Selfridge | Jeans - 'Joni' by Topshop | Wedges - New Look

Oh look who made an appearance on their own blog *waves*

This outfit was something I put together for my friends 20th birthday dinner. Initially I planned to wear my floral kimono but then remembered I live in London and weather here is unpredictable. Years ago I would never have risked a white blazer, the thought of stains as soon I wore it anywhere, but when I saw this one in Primark I had to pick it up, the fit is so perfect for me. I paired it with my beloved Joni jeans and the 90s crop top from Miss Selfridge featured in my 'Yellow' post. I'm actually in love with Joni Jeans ever since I was able to fit in them finally. I need more pairs seriously! These wedges are my ultimate favourite heels I have ever owned, sadly the patent is started to wear away but that won't stop me wearing them to death! I seem to be doing well at detering from all black outfits at the moment. I really want to find some cigarette trousers I'm really into outfits like this instead of skirts & dresses. I also want a trouser 2 piece for summer. We'll see how that goes.

love&kisses, Tee xo

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Spring Florals

Floral Swing Cardi - New Look

 I am dead serious about not wearing all black in spring. I'm really trying to adjust my style to the different seasons instead of looking like Wednesday Addams dressed in black everyday. I popped into New Look twice recently and this lovely kimono style cardigan caught my eye. The first time I ignored it but the second time I  couldn't leave it behind. I picked it up in a size 12 so it could be more oversized but everything about it, I love! The print. The fit. The lightness of the material. I can't wait to style it properly with my new joni jeans and converse or even some nude wedges in the summer. 

Everything I've bought recently is colourful, vibrant spring/summer for me.

love&kisses, Tee xo

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Slow Spring Transition..

Top & Leggings - Zara | Boots - New Look | Watch - eBay

So I remember saying how I wouldn't put mirror pictures on my blog anymore but I was passing through Charlotte Martin's blog here and she said something about it being easier for her to take photos like this than the digital camera ones and I 100% agree. So here's to making my blog the way I like it and more outfit posts. I mean, this is the way I take photos best tbh.

On to the outfit, aside from the boots, the main outfit is from Zara. I picked up this nice lace/chifon top in the sale and teamed it with a black bandeau underneath along with these Zara leggings which I highly recommend. The thickness is great and they can actually be worn with a short top without the embarassment of visible undergarments lol. I also got a new pair of black boots from New Look via Asos but I'm planning to return or give them to my mum because I don't like the fit. This is my first attempt to edge into spring clothing this year, my aim is to wear more colour as supposed to all the neutral tones (black) I live in.

love&kisses, Tee xo 

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Now Usually I Don't Do This But Uhh....

Necklace - Mum's | Skater Dress - New Look |Watch - eBay |Boots - River Island

The title of this post is actually the opening line to RKelly's "Ignition" song but in relation there are two things I don't usually do often. Post mirror photos on my blog and wear dresses. I can't seem to find anywhere to take outfit pictures, hence the lack of them on my blog, so this is a one off because I liked this outfit quite a bit. Which leads on to the second thing...I'm wearing a dress & not a long tshirt, an actual dress. 

 I picked up this grey skater dress in the New Look sale even though I believed there was nothing in there for me & I LOVE it. So much, that I want to wear dresses all the time now. I went through a phase of wearing midi dresses last year but that soon died down and back came the jeans & leggings. This dress is so light and just the right length & fit for me. I need to invest in another pair of boots because I live in these ones. I love chunky heeled boots and these vagabond dupes are the most perfect boots to grace my wardrobe. I have to say this outfit worked for me in so many ways & it can be worn now or in summer with some variation. 

My second term project is well underway and I'm thinking of basing it around Marilyn Monroe. Hopefully I'll be able to share a few images on my blog when it's done. Its my styling uni so that means I can shop with a good excuse (hehe) I look forward to getting it done.

love&kisses, Tee xo 

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OOTD // Thai Silk

  Dress - AX Paris Via New Look | Necklace - Mums | Bracelets - Peacocks/Primark |
Heels - Random Shop Wearing heels in an outfit post. That is a first for my blog. I'm not usually a heels person but these I must say are the most comfortable heels I own. For my girl's 18th we went to Thai Silk in O2, it's a nice restaurant which turns into a club at 10pm. She wanted us to wear all black so I went out to get new heels, I've wanted these for ages so thought what better way to kill two birds with one stone. These were £39.99 froma random shop in Oxford Street, they fit really well and I managed to wear them from 6pm - 4am which for me is LONG!
Seeing as the dress code was all black I thought to use my accesories to add something to it. This necklace is my mums and is beautiful, I've been eyeing it up for ages waiting to find something to wear it with. I put on my gold chunky chain bracelet which I need to get a matching chain for and red nails.
 

Great night out though! The music played was decent, so many old school tunes and garage classics!!
Now I must settle down and crack on with my college work. Guess I'll have to settle for my itunes playlist and my beats by dre for that ultimate club experience until exams are over.

 love&kisses, Tee xo

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OOTD // LO N D O N F A S H I O N W E E K - D A Y 2

Jacket - H&M | Midi dress - New Look | Satchel - Primark | Platform Trainers - Schuh

Seeing as LFW is about showcasing your style I didn't put too much effort into my outfit as I was only going to get some photos for myself. These are the white version to my black platform trainers, fresh out the box. Paired them with neon yellow socks to add some form of alternative colour to my outfit. That & my lilac nails, Frozen Yoghurt by MUA, are the brightest things about my outfit. Need to find a necklace to for this dress as I took off my snood.

credits to hanaa for the photography

 love&kisses, Tee xo

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OOTE // The Skull Dress

Dress - New Look | Clutch - Primark | Platform Trainers - Schuh | White Watch - Ebay

Last night I went out with some friends for a last minute trip to TGI. This was my chosen attire for the evening. 

I couldn't wait to wear this dress ever since I purchased it. Seeing as this weather is anti at the moment I opted for trainers with the dress, not everyones cup of tea but I prefer them to heels. I may have developed a slight addiction to midi dresses and will be purchasing ONE more, just one.
I did wear a coat, hat, scarf and gloves with this though. There was no way my leather jacket would save me.

love&kisses, Tee xo

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New Look Presents......STOOSHE!

Yess I saw Stooshe live again!

 Two weeks in a row now and so worth it. I won tickets to go to their VIP show at New Look at Westfield White City & it was great. They sang acoustically and their vocals were on point. All their outfits were by New Look and they looked amazing. I caught a glimpse of their wonderful stylist, Di, who since seeing her at the hackney academy last week I've grown fond of and am totally loving her style! Would so buy their album when it comes out. LOVE!

Stooshe single 'Black Heart' is out now!

 love&kisses, Tee xo

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BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Academy: Street Style Workshop.

Excuse my stiff posture!

Left2Right: New Look Platform Trainers  | H&M Bag | Converse

H&M Mens Shirt | New Look Jeans

 

Look at those nails!!

So since friday 1st, BBC Radio1 & 1Xtra have been running a free academy in Hackney Picturehouse to help young people get inspired and try new things. Alot of artists who started off in hackney have been taking part as well, on friday I attended a Q&A with LABRINTH & LEONA LEWIS! *fangirl moment* I love Labrinth, he is such a cutie!
Me & my most stylish girl Elisha, attended a fashion workshop yesterday with the lovely girls from Work It! It was a street style workshop and we had to go out and take pictures of each other & strangers to capture different styles. We put them all on a blog but I can't seem to access it at the moment. It was so good to get tips on how to approach people to take photos of them, I will definitely think about a street style section for my blog as I know now how to approach people, after it had finished Lisha & me got to be on radio and talk to Vis on 1Xtra *cue another fangirl moment*

The academy is sooo good and the people there are really friendly. Im attending another fashion workshop on monday and a Meet the industry Q&A soon with Reggie Yates, Fearne Cotton & Paloma Faith!!!!!!

Above are some of the photos taken of Lisha & me by each other and other people. 

Academy Website Link: BBC Radio1 & 1Xtra Academy
You can sign up for the academys Q&A sessions via this link & you dont have to live in hackney.

love&kisses, Tee xo

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OOTD: Maroon Leggings!!!

Denim Jacket - Mums/Next | Shirt - New Look | Leggings H&M

Maroon & Denim! My favourite combination at the moment.
The latest addittion to my leggings collection is H&M Basic Maroon Leggings! These are my favourite at the moment, for a product that is in the basic section, the quality is great and they are so comfy. Last week I wore them with my white vest and denim shirt, this week I teamed it with my white shirt and a denim jacket and a pair of white converse. I highly recommend these leggings for only £5.99, you can't go wrong!

love&kisses, Tee xo

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About That Shopping Ban .. *Awkward Face*

 

First, let me start by saying that I am the worst person to have a shopping ban HOWEVER I am a great sale shopper! All the above items were bought in the sales and they cost me below £10 each!!

Coral Shirt - Matalan Sale £7

Striped Top, Black Vest & American Flag Tee - New Look Sale £4-£5

Cardigan & Shirt - Blue Inc Sale £5 Each

The american flag t-shirt was actually bought by my sister but I thought to include it anyway. I needed some new tops for college so I'm glad I picked up these other two in the New Look sale! I love the neon print on the black vest I cant wait to wear this with shorts or just jeans. The cardigan is from the mens section of blue inc but for £5, WHO CARES!! The shirt was also £5, it will need a bit of accesorising as the shirt is one colour even the buttons.

Well this week are my last two exams, I'm not so sure bout how last weeks ones went. This shall be a scheduled post as I am writing it mid-revision on a sunday evening. Went to a turkish restaurant for my mums birthday on saturday, was amazing! Her actual birthday is today though, I can finally give her the present she has been babbling about! Til the 27th May <3

love&kisses, Tee xo

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Sunday Stylist: Platform/Flatform Trainers!!

 I literally picked my 3 favourite ones! The first one is from New Look, the second is my favourtie I found on ebay and the 3rd is from topshop. I neeed platform trainers in my life, I never thought I'd like them but im in love with them! Due to breaking my 'shopping ban' and my mums birthday I am running low on funds so will have to wait a while! :(

love&kisses, Tee xo

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April Wishlist.

(L-R)

1. Platform Trainers from New Look.

2. Aztec Print Skirt from Motel

3. Cambridge Satchel.

4. Pleated Maxi skirt from Forever21

5. Monochrome Shirt from Select

6. Black Blazer from H&M

love&kisses, Tee xo