Frills 'n' Spills

I have tried a lot of things since I started blogging (wearing leggings, rediscovered jeans and peplums) but I honestly never thought that you would one day catch me on an outfit that combines two unlikely pieces of clothing. Although I love bright colours, I have never worn lime green as I was convinced that it didn't suit me and that I wasn't able to pull it off. Great on other people but just not for me. The same was true of Dr. Martens and yet here I am , proudly sporting a pair (and outside of the house too!) This White Stuff jumper was another kind gift from Matilda and it has been sitting in my wardrobe for months as I had no idea what to pair it with. Luckily my trusty black pleated skirt came to the rescue and actually made this whole ensemble feel much more 'me'. I may never be super cool but I can at least use the DMs to add some edge to my usual girly appearance! 

Despite its popularity amongst women of all shapes and sizes, I have never been one for wearing all black, I find bright colours much more flattering and way more fun to wear. With my dark hair and pale skin, an all black outfit just feels a bit costume-y. Don't get me wrong, I love it on other people (Steph at Faiiint always looks amazing in black) but until now, I have remained unconvinced. As you can see though, this all changed  last week when my Monki order arrived containing this rather lovely black jumper. I loved the mix of textures when I paired it with my (p)leather trousers and I felt super cool in this outfit, I definitely got my strut on!

I have had the most awful cold recently and this is one of those outfits that I can throw on to keep me cosy and also to stop me from feeling quite so miserable. Bright colours are guaranteed mood lifters and this stripey jumper is ridiculously cheerful. I bought it from one of Tewkesbury's many charity shops and it has been the perfect way to make me feel better. 

I picked up this Dainty Doll blusher (shade 004 FYI) in my massive haul a while ago and it is a lovely  corally colour which is shot through with a slight gold shimmer. It gives a gorgeous glow to your skin and just makes you look more awake, never a bad thing in my opinion! The fact that it matches my Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain (in Rendezvous) is a bonus. I love coral and peach shades and they are perfect for springtime too...

Paired with my classic high-waisted skinny jeans from Topshop and these gold block heeled shoes, I had a pretty jazzy outfit that was smart enough for work but also ridiculously comfy...

What do you wear when you are feeling poorly? How do you brighten up your make up?

You already know how much I love the Uniqlo x Celia Birtwell collaboration and this top may be my favourite out of all of the pieces that I bought. As with all tees from Uniqlo, it is really soft cotton and long enough that it covers the waistband of my jeans and skirts. I hate it when you have to keep pulling t-shirts down. Paired with my pastel cashmere jumper and a slick of peachy lipstick, it felt very spring-like (even if the weather wasn't playing ball!)  

Do you own a pair of shoes that you keep coming back to? Any ideas where I can get a new pair?

Nobody tell Pantone but I think I may be a year behind schedule. Tangerine is definitely the colour of the year for me, not emerald! ;) I picked up this M&S jumper for a few pounds in a local charity shop after I fell in love with the tangerine shade. I love bright colours when it is grey outside!

This dress has been getting a lot of wear over the last couple of months and as the weather seems to just be getting colder, I have switched my sheer shirts for cosy jumpers. The combination of brown and orange feels very 1970s to me but this orange lipstain helps to make it feel more modern.  It also helped me look more awake too, never an easy task at 6.00 am!

OOER missus- judging by the title I think I may get a fair few odd search terms now but oh well! As soon as it started to get cold again, I dug out these fab leather trousers/waxed jeans and some thin and cosy layers to ease me into winter. This jumper is such a gorgeous turquoisey teal shade but it hasn't translated very well in the pictures which is a bit rubbish. (#bloggerwinterwoes) It reminded me of a sequinned jumper which I wanted from Hobbs at the beginning of the year but luckily was much cheaper- I love supermarket clothes!

As you may have noticed, I am now the proud owner of some very snazzy glasses! After being told that my prescription had changed, I decided that some new frames were in order and Claire and Jen provided some much needed inspiration for my new frames. (I have to say how much I love Jen's make-up classes for girls with glasses, if you're a specs wearer, check them out!) They have taken a while to get used to but I am already loving how different I look in each pair (review of these lovelies to come soon!) I was really surprised by how much I loved the Gok Wan range and found it difficult to narrow it down to just 2 pairs!

Who is your glasses inspiration? How do you incorporate print into your wardrobe?

P.S. This post was done in collaboration with Spartoo

When you are feeling blue, and it's raining outside, comfy layers are key. I almost feel embarrassed to be posting what is essentially jeans and a comfy jumper and calling it an outfit, but this blog reflects what I actually wear and do, so apologies for the lack of glamour at High Fashion HQ chez Fallon ;)