Trip to Trafford Bargains

Today we went to the Trafford centre for the first time since being back at Uni. I didn't go with the intention of buying anything, I purely love the experience, but when in Rome. 

We had a quick blast around the new Forever 21 store, and although unimpressed with the clothes, I found this layered aztec print triangle necklace for just £4.90. 

I love it, a great ensemble to any upcoming outfit. 

I also took advantage of my 20% voucher in River island, courtesy of Company Magazine, when I bought this dark red scarf print Bodycon dress, £20 (£25 originally).

I love it, the print and cut out design makes it really flattering and I love the colours. Can't wait to wear it out! It's going to be a popular item this season. 

Stumbled on StumbleUpon?

Yet again, I'm behind the times. 

But with new housemates comes their influence of new music, a different routine and new websites.

One I'm now loving is Stumble Upon.

Now, you may have heard of it, you may not, either way its just great. 

I know people who can sit on the internet for hours, googling everything under the sun. I can't do that. I have mental blanks and just end up on Facebook. 

That's where Stumble Upon comes in. The site where everything your interested in, is found for you! 

So start off by ticking a list of your interests. Then Stumble away!

If you like something you find just 'like' it and more sites like that will appear. 

The only downside? Theres no personal profile, where if you like something, you can re visit it easily. This means you have to save everything you like yourself! 

Never the less, I have found some amazing sites on here, including making your own mix tape, the best places to visit around the world and a site entirely made up of pictures of puppies. 

It's also a different way to find fashion blogs.

Another procrastination tool for me to avoid work, I wish I'd never found it, but so glad I did! 

Lusting after: Leggings

Floral, disco, galaxy, printed, you name it, leggings are everywhere this season and a veritable must-have this Autumn. 

I am currently lusting after these styles (below) the most. 

My favourite pair being the floral purple printed leggings from H&M for £9.99, worn by Lana Del Rey in their A/W '12 campaign. Currently sold out, not only on the net, but in store too, cry.

Leggings are just the easiest thing to sling on, I wear my wet-look Topshop ones practically everyday. They go with basically everything and your going to be on trend, which makes the daily confidence boost rocket! 

I love to team them with an oversized jumper or a collared top and leather jacket, this even works in the evening for a casual night out. 

Lusting after: Leggings by emilyrodgers18 featuring a knit sweater

Stud Obsessed??

First, it was the studded toe shoes from Zara, then the khaki studded collar top from Ark, now? 

The Melissa Studded Neck Peplum Dress from Boohoo, my first of two Birthday dresses. 

The peplum style is quite smart, and this dress is white so I doubt I'll wear it on a night out, drink stains are not a good look!

It will be perfect for my birthday meal, I love how the studs just add something a bit extra to the style and it fits really well!

I got 20% off from the site through UniDays, which made this dress only £20!

Birthday bargain and I am definitely stud obsessed!

Trend: Dungaree dresses

Has anyone else noticed this trend popping up everywhere? 

Topshop, River Island and most boutiques have stocked them recently because of popular demand.

On one hand, I am liking this trend, its fun, and it reminds me of childhood. I'm sure the other 90's babies will understand!

On the other hand, I'm not too keen, they seem quite hard to pull off, quite a risky move. 

But fashion waits for no man, or woman for that matter! 

The last time dungaree dresses were out and about was 2006.

What are you thinking about them?

Hectic

Hi Guys, I haven't posted in agesss because, as you can probably guess from the title, these past few weeks have been hectic! 

This isnt a real post, more like a life update and I wanted to tell you about the changes I'm thinking about for this blog. 

So mid-september is when school starts, which means back to uni, so moving back up to manchester was stressful enough. Then its freshers week, which means hangovers, a lot of hangovers. 

Uni also means going to lectures, and lectures means work! Especially as a 3rd year, it actually counts this time round.

These past few weeks have been host to all the fashion weeks too, and I wanted to wait for that to blow over because there is too much choice to focus a post on it. 

I'm thinking of starting to do OOTD posts, or rather OOTW, to make it a bit easier. This is because the posts are quick and simple, which would mean I can keep posting whilst keeping up with my work. 

However! My lack of clothes from travelling over, and my lack of money, means hardly any new clothes have been bought, so my OOTW's would consist of not very interesting style choices.

All of this has left me with no time, lack of motivation and a failed blogging idea. 

But don't despair, my 21st birthday weekend is fast approaching, which should hopefully bring some new fashion updates! 

In the mean time, here are some pictures of my new room at uni, a bit bigger than my old one, and looking more presentable with my homemade bunting hanging up!

I have managed to purchase one item of clothing since I've been here. This sleeveless chiffon shirt with studded collar, £24.99 from Ark, (you can't really see the studs, below) and you can buy it cheaper from Missguided for £19.99. I love it, really on trend with the military theme of this season. 

So there is my little rant of excuses over, try and stay tuned guys, its greatly appreciated!

How to wear a Leather Jacket

Sorry I haven't posted in a while! Its my last week at home before back to Uni so I'm quite busy packing!

When I was in Spain a couple of weeks ago, I bought a few goodies, and whilst in Zara, my mum bought me this gorgeous black leather biker jacket.

I absolutely love it! 

I've been lusting after a leather jacket for ages, and to get one from Zara is even better!

And before you all think I'm a spoilt brat, its part of my 21st birthday present next month, so I'm a happy gal! 

Black leather is everywhere on the catwalks for A/W '12, so I thought I'd do a Polyvore of different ways to wear the trend (below).

Of course there are loads! It practically goes with everything, but these are my faves.

How to Wear Black Leather by emilyrodgers18 featuring h&m

Here are looks for smart casual, a day out, and evening wear, all appropriate to add layers for the winter! I love the denim studded shorts and the mullet skirt personally.

I also bought these amazing studded suede flats (can you tell I'm obsessed with studs?). The compliments have been flooding in, and why wouldn't they be? good work zara.