Lust of the week: Esprit military jumpsuit
Party season is quickly encroaching on us and the shops are
filling up on all things sequin and sparkle. I love an excuse to dress up (I’m
from Merseyside after all, where most women put their heels and glad rags on just
to go shopping), but there comes a point over the Christmas and New Year period
when I start to get a bit sick of the gold and the glitz, and I want something
relatively simple to wear that doesn’t require too much effort.
That’s why I always get a back up for when I don’t feel like
getting totally dolled up, or if I’m off to a casual event or party that calls
for more than my usual shirt and leather trousers. A jumpsuit is great for this
kind of occasion; it’s a full outfit in one so doesn’t take much thought ,and
can make a real statement without being flashy.
I love this one from Esprit – it hits the military trend (seen
at the likes of Balmain and Alexander Wang this season) on the head and would
look great with a pair of killer heels. I’d pair it with a chunky masculine
watch (like this one) and a vampy lipstick to make it party-appropriate, but
otherwise keep accessories and makeup to a minimum to let the jumpsuit do all
the talking.
This jumpsuit could work for day time too, dressed down with
a leather jacket, chunky scarf and a pair of Nikes. Not bad for £59, eh?
Outfit: Grey and black layers
Coat: Zara (similar)
Shirt: H&M (similar)
Jumper: Uniqlo (similar)
Jeans: Topshop
Boots: c/o Missguided
I've eventually reached that point where my skin becomes paler and my hair darker on a daily basis...ahh, winter. I seem to always be going on about layering at the moment (apologies for sounding like a broken record!) but it really is the best way to dress at this time of year, especially when you're going from the freezing outdoors to hot stuffy public transport, then out again to the cold and straight back into central heating.
I'm loving these boots at the moment (they're sold out, but try Topshop for similar); I've been wearing them over jeans and with tights and dresses - perfect for rainy days! Wearing a shirt under a jumper is a great way of layering without heating up too much, and it adds a nice bit of extra detail to an outfit.
Outfit: Faux fur jacket and wide leg trousers
Faux fur jacket: Vintage (similar)
Jumper: ASOS
Trousers: ASOS
Flats: Zara (similar)
I'm really loving the 70s trend this season, and what better way to rock it then with wide leg trousers, a roll neck jumper and a big chunk of faux fur? I bought this jacket back when I was a student in Newcastle for a mere £10 and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made - I get it out every winter; it's so warm and cosy and is a real stand-out piece. There are loads of similar jackets on the high street - try Missguided or Topshop.
Outfit: Printed kimono
Kimono: Boohoo (similar)
Top: Oasis (similar)
Faux leather pants: Topshop (similar)
Boots: Public Desire (similar)
I'm loving all things with a longer length at the moment, especially long-ass coats, which is why I thought I'd bring my kimono out of my summer wardrobe and start wearing it as a jacket this autumn. It's quite a full-on print so for this look I've teamed it with all-black - this makes it more season-appropriate too.
Lust of the week: ASOS Pensive heels
Party season is fast approaching and this year I'm going to try and steer away from my usual Christmas black and gold combo. I spotted these ASOS heels in the new-in section this week and fell in love with the colour straight away. I think they'd look great paired with winter whites and would be a great alternative to the usual festive colours.