the photo phobic

Jacket Topshop/ Shirt Glassons/ Jeans Glassons/ Shoes Jeffrey Campbell Lita/ Necklace Tiffany & Co/ Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs/ Glasses Rayban Wayfarers/ Lips Airborne Unicorn by Limecrime. 

After a month long inadvertent break I thought it was high time I got reacquainted with my blog. Since my last post I've experienced lots of 'news' in my life... a new year, a new job, a new piercing and of course a few new clothes, but you'll be pleased to know that I have kept to my shoe spending ban so no new shoes! To be honest over the past few weeks I'd lost motivation and didn't feel like I'd worn many blogworthy outfits, but when I popped this on yesterday I decided it was time to get back to it. The jacket is a recent addition I picked up in the Topshop sale. It'd been sitting in my cart since before christmas so when it was finally reduced I decided to treat myself. I love the colour combination and boucle texture which dresses up the bomber style while still remaining casual. As for the rest of the outfit, it's really simple with black pleather panel jeans and a sheer textured shirt. I also dusted off my Litas as I haven't worn sky-high heels for a while. Stay tuned x

Jacket Topshop/ Jumpsuit Cotton On/ Shoes Jeffrey Campbell Glen/ Necklace + Bracelet Mimco/ Bag Topshop/ Glasses Equip/ Lips Innocent by Topshop.

This jumpsuit has been in my wardrobe for a few years now, but I'm not sure why doesn't get out too often. For a coolish summer day I paired it with a mint boucle jacket from Topshop. I'm a fan of the contrasting elements i.e. the formal boucle fabric against biker zip details (although the zip on the front causes the left sleeve to pill, which is frustrating). The pastel grey wedges and oversized bag break up the long black column, while the cheap and cheerful heart shape glasses add a bit of fun to the look x

Jacket Zara/ Shirt Glassons/ Jeans Country Road/ Necklace H&M/ Boots Cheap Monday/ Glasses Rayban Wayfarers/ Rings Karen Walker, Etsy, Stolen Girlfriends Club/ Lips Inhibition by Topshop.

Here is a version of my go-to outfit: black sheer shirt and skinny jeans. I know it's not the most exciting look but I like it and thought I would share. It's pretty casual as I've been out running errands etc (one of which is very exciting and you will see the result of soon). Although it's supposed to be summer, it was pretty chilly so my Zara pleather sleeve jacket was well warranted. To contrast with the utilitarian style, I choose neon highlights with a jewel necklace from H&M and nails in Fresh by Ruby. Believe it or not, the coordination was a coincidence this time x

Blazer See by Chloe/ Disco Pants American Apparel/ Shirt ASOS/ Shoes  Jeffrey Campbell Lita/ Glasses Missoni/ Lips Innocent by Topshop.

This cropped shirt from ASOS is definitely one of my favourite recent purchases as here I am wearing it again. This time I paired it with disco pants and a longline blazer for just a peek of midriff, adding an unexpected element to the look. As the outfit is predominantly black I livened it up with my cosmic Litas, which are the JCs I'm loving the most at the moment. I think the print and colour combination is literally 'out of this world.' To finish off, I matched my glasses and lips to the pale pink x

Jacket Motel Rocks/ Jeans Motel Rocks/Shirt ASOS/ Boots Topshop/ Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs/ Glasses Rayban Wayfarers/ Lips Beguiled by Topshop.

I'm rather obsessed with co-ordinates at the moment. I featured this jacket in an outfit post about a month ago, while the matching jeans were on their way to me, but now the outfit is complete. I love that this co-ord set is slightly different to my other suits as it has a much more casual vibe thanks to the denim-style jacket and high waist jeans. Here I've paired the ensemble with a great cropped shirt from ASOS, cutout boots and a touch of burgundy to break up the monochrome x

Trousers Louise Gray for Topshop/ Shirt Glassons/ Shoes Jeffrey Campbell Cuffed/ Clutch Country Road/ Bracelets Marc by Marc Jacobs/ Rings Karen Walker, Ruby/ Lips Hazard by Topshop.

How rad are these pants! I was absolutely thrilled when they arrived, and think they are probably the craziest coolest item in my wardrobe. I spotted them months ago on Topshop, as part of the Louise Gray collection, but it wasn't until they hit the sale I was able to justify the purchase. After 'umming' and 'aahhhing' over them for a few days, I decided to bite the bullet and order them. They're such an amazing statement piece as not only are they fully sequined but also adorned with numerous coloured smiling faces. Yes, many people probably think these are hideous but that doesn't bother me and who can help but smile back at them? x

Today is an outfit I wore to work the other week with my favourite Zara blazer. Although I don't think it has featured on my blog until now it is probably one of the most worn pieces in my wardrobe as it's so versatile with a bit of interest provided by the studs. I also love the chanel-esque boucle fabric that has been left raw at the edges. As the outfit is pretty plain I added some quirkiness with the squiggle print pants and oversized vintage glasses, and some colour with my shoes. Now the shoes I'm not so proud of as they are a Jeffrey Campbell dupe I bought last summer. As a JC fanatic I often feel rather annoyed when the high st copy his designs, but alas I succumbed to the $20 price point and the fact that the Mary Roks don't come in this colour. Although they look extremely similar to the Mary Roks, they are not as high quality as the fabric creased around the ankle on first wear and the edges of the peep toe rub my toes to blister point when worn all day.  Having said that, I still like these shoes as they coordinate perfectly with the squiggle print and add a more summery vibe than my authentic black pair would have x

Shirt Glassons + DIY/ Skirt Sighle Illston/ Shoes Jeffrey Campbell Nightwalk/ Rings Ruby, Etsy, Silvermoon, Isa Dambeck, My mum's/ Lips Airborne Unicorn by Limecrime.

I made this pleather skirt a few months ago after spotting the fabric and wondering what I could make with it. I'm really pleased with the result as the asymmetrical, wrap-style and punched texture is a bit different to the skater or pencil styles that dominate the pleather skirt market. It's also one of the first garments I've made in a long time so was happy that it all came together nicely (although it is rather revealing to sit down in due to the one press-stud fastening). I also get some sense of personal gratification when I am able to realise and wear one of my own designs out. For this evening outfit I bookended my skirt with royal blue wearing a DIY studded collar shirt and my Jeffrey Campbell Nightwalks as the colour match is uncanny x

Jacket Topshop/ Dress Twentyseven Names/ Boots Cheap Monday/ Glasses Alexander Wang/ Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs/ Rings Isa Dambeck, My mum's, Silvermoon, Etsy, Ruby/ Lips Girl About Town by Mac.

Here is the first attempt at styling my printed leather jacket from Topshop. I decided to wear it for a day at work so the rest of the outfit was thrown together very quickly, and is very simple and understated. Paired with an all black ensemble I love the way the jacket instantly brightens up the look and is definitely quirky with the intricate print. I also adore the leather biker style which toughens up the outfit. To complete the look I went with a bright pink lip to coordinate with the flowers. I'm still in awe of the jacket and next outing will pair it with something a little less 'black' x