Tag: Denim

The Perfect Slim Fit Mom Jeans

There was a time when the thought of wearing the same item on repeat would have horrified me. No matter how much I liked or felt good in an item, I always found it difficult to go back to wearing the same thing too often, which seems silly to me now as I love owning pieces that I can get a huge amount of wear out of…Times have certainly changed and for me a regular go to garment in my wardrobe are my slim fit mom jeans from Asos.

I hadn’t realised when I purchased them how big of a role they’d play in creating different outfits in my wardrobe and now time and time again, I find myself pulling these jeans out for so may different occasions. I’ve always struggled to find the perfect slim fit high waisted jeans that fit my body shape right and now that I seem to have found the perfect pair, I practically live in them.

I love how the relaxed fit is casual and cool, whilst being super comfy. I also love that whilst being a great everyday piece, these jeans can so easily been dressed up with a pair of heels and the right jacket…For me wearability is key when it comes to me making new additions to my wardrobe and these jeans certainly tick that box.

T-Shirt – Cos | Bag – Matt & Nat (in blue here) | Jewellery – Pernille Corydon | Jeans – Asos

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Samio x

July 7, 2016
A Slow Start To Summer

Hello summer, hello…winter boots!? Okay so summer is finally here, it’s official but unfortunately the weather here in the UK still has quite a bit of catching up to do. I didn’t quite expect to be pulling out a pair of my black winter boots in the middle of June but a pro to the weather situation is that it’s buying me a little more time whilst I figure out exactly which summer pieces I’d like to add to my wardrobe.

Since downsizing my wardrobe quite considerably over these past few months, I’m finding it hard to now let new pieces in. I feel like I’ve tried on so many clothes and made so many summer orders, all of which haven’t been right or I have sent back, as I’m finding it hard to buy or keep things unless I absolutely love them. I’m guessing this can only be a good thing but at the same time I’m finding it harder than I had expected to transition my wardrobe for summer…In the mean time though I’ll continue to mix and match my current pieces, whilst still on the hunt for a few of those all important summer essential, because when the sun does finally decide to show its face, I plan to be ready!

Jeans – Topshop | Denim jacket – Pieces | T-shirt – (Similar here) | Skinny Scarf – Topshop, old (Similar here) | Boots – Office | Bag – Matt & Nat (in gravel)

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Samio x

June 22, 2016
Perfect Pieces To Finish Off An Outfit

Often I find that the right shoes and accessories can help to finish off an outfit perfectly and recently I’ve had a few new additions that I’m absolutely loving…

I’d been on the hunt for a pair of mules for quite some time but finding the perfect ones was actually a harder task than I had anticipated. I’d tried so many on that just weren’t right and I really wanted to be 100% happy with the ones that I eventually went for. In the end Clarks saved the day as they kindly let me pick out a pair of shoes and whilst browsing through their new collection of women’s sandals I spotted this fabulous snake print pair.

Although this is the first appearance of these shoes on my blog, I’ve actually been getting so much wear out of them. They are my comfiest pair of heels by far and not once have they made my feet sore or felt uncomfortable to walk in, which I’m sure you’ll know is a rarity with heels.

Cami Top – Glamorous | Jeans – Asos | Cardigan – (similar here) | Bag – Radley London (similar here) | Shoes – Clarks | Earrings – Pernille Corydon | Rings – Velvet Head | Sunglasses – Vintage

Something else I’ve been loving is my new jewellery. I’m usually a gold person and for quite a while I’d only really been wearing one set of earrings, which I’d pretty much lived in. I’d been wanting some simple rings that I could wear everyday too and when I was asked if I’d like to pick out some of the silver pieces from Velvet Head, after browsing the collection I instantly feel in love. I went for two quite simple rings that I could wear together or on different fingers and one slightly more statement ring that has a synthetic white opal. I love how pretty the three rings look together and it’s nice to have rings that I can’t wear all the time without having to worry about them discolouring my fingers like a lot of dress jewellery does.

Of course once I had silver rings, I needed silver earrings too. A friend from Copenhagen had recently introduced me to the jewellery designer Pernille Corydon, after I had fallen in love with a pair of earrings I’d seen her wearing…I love the simplicity yet uniqueness of these open coin earrings. I’ve been wearing them everyday and I love them.

Samio x

May 16, 2016
Triple Denim

I’m currently loving denim, in fact, for the most part of this year it’s been a re-occurring theme in the majority of my outfits. But then denim does go with just about anything right?

Again, another very ‘mix & match’ denim piece has been added to my wardrobe and it’s this black denim Pieces jacket from online boutique Dizen. When asked if I’d like to pick out one of their items, I was instantly drawn to this denim jacket, as I’d been on the hunt for a black one for a while. It’s one of those easy to style pieces and as it’s black, it means it’s very versatile when wearing it with other shades of denim.

I guess you could call this a super safe way to wear triple denim (that’s right, not double but triple), as I went for black skinny jeans, my new denim jacket and I added an extra layer by wearing my old cropped washed denim jacket underneath. The result is something that isn’t as scary as it sounds and the layering aspect adds a nice touch whilst actually being rather practical with the current weather here in England.

Black denim Jacket – Dizen | Cropped Denim Jacket – Similar Here | Boyfriend Shirt – Gap (old), Similar Here | Skinny Jeans – Topshop | Backpack – Zara (old), Similar Here | Trainers – Converse

Samio x

Some of the items may have been sent to me for review purposes, however this does not affect my opinions – check out my disclaimer for further information.

May 3, 2016
Easy Stylers – Slim Fit Mom Jeans & Converse

Shirt – Asos | Jeans – Asos | Bag – Old (similar here) | Shades – Vintage Christian Dior | Trainers – Converse

Yesterday I had a the afternoon free and so I met up with my friend, Chloe. I’d initially gone to look in a boutique that sold a brand of bags I had been eyeing up for quite some time and was hoping to purchase. But after umming and arring for a long while and even going back to the boutique a second time, after we’d gone for lunch, I left empty handed. Chloe on the other hand ended up purchasing one of their gorgeous little purses…It wasn’t that I too hadn’t been won over by the selection of bags and purses on offer, in fact it was quite the opposite, as I hadn’t expect to be so spoilt for choice. This made decision making all the harder and it made me rethink about the initial bag I’d gone there to hopefully buy.

Nevertheless, we had fun browsing round the little boutique and now it’s given me time to sleep on it and I’m actually glad I didn’t make an impulse decision and by one of the other bags that I’d spotted. Although the bag in question was rather dreamy, after fully thinking it through I had to admit to myself that the colour maybe wasn’t quite right in terms of what will match with the majority of my current wardrobe, as I am going for a very mix & match vibe at the moment with the pieces I own…It’s funny, a while ago I would have said browsing is no fun without purchasing anything and I probably would have regretted not buying the bag. Now however I’m starting to see the benefits of thinking through my purchases and acquiring pieces that I can easily style and actually love to wear on a regular basis.

Speaking of pieces that I love to wear and are easy to style, yesterday I wore my new-ish Converse. They are the first pair of converse I’ve ever owned, can you believe it? I don’t know where I’ve been all these years. They are practical for day to day and I love how they go with just about anything. I’m also currently loving these Asos slim fit mom jeans. I have been getting so much wear out of them and they are easily becoming my favourite ‘go to’ jeans.

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Samio x

April 20, 2016
The Same But Different – Roll Neck & Faux Fur

I’ve become what you might like to call ‘an outfit repeater’. Long gone are my days of wearing a garment a limited amount of times before getting bored, as now I’m all for making the most out of each and every piece in my wardrobe by wearing them as much as possible. In order to not get bored, I’ve been having fun layering and mixing up garments with completely different looks each time I wear them.

If you have seen my previous blog post, you’ll notice that I’m wearing pretty much the same outfit when you strip it down to the Mon jeans, roll neck and bag. By simply changing the jacket and swapping trainers for heels, the look is instantly smartened up a little.

I know it’s not rocket science and mixing and matching items is what many people do everyday. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not something I’m new to, it’s just that before, I used to constancy crave new items in my wardrobe without fully appreciating the real versatility of many of the pieces that I already owned. As more and more ‘unnecessary’ pieces leave my wardrobe and I’m left with less clothes to sift through, I’m actually finding myself feeling happier with the fewer items I’m left with. I’m enjoying finding new ways to create different looks without the constant need for new garments.

What I Wore – Shop This Look:
Cream Roll Neck – here
Mom Jeans – similar here
Radley bag – similar here
Aldo heels – similar here
Grey faux fur jacket – similar here

See how I like to mix & match this look in my recent video here:

Samio x

March 4, 2016
The Versatile Jumpsuit – Casual OOTD

I love owning garments that are super versatile. What better way to simplify your wardrobe than by purchasing items that can be worn for a variety of occasions.

You may recognise this jumpsuit from my previous blog post, where I styled it for a Wedding look. It’s funny how just by losing the bling and throwing on simple pumps and a cropped denim jacket, it’s instantly transformed into a cute and casual day to day outfit.

I wore this whilst wondering around Hamburg last weekend and was able to keep it casual whilst still feeling elegant.

I’ve been wearing this jumpsuit a lot recently and I’m already seeing it become a staple piece in my wardrobe. It’s so versatile and I love how I can wear it casual or dressy and even a simple jacket switch can change the look completely.

I think it’s great when you find garments that you can get lots of use out of, it often makes things so much easier when you have a ‘go to outfit’ to hand.

What I Wore/Shop The Look:
Culotte Jumpsuit – M&Co
Cropped Denim Jacket – H&M (Similar Here)
Necklace – Timeless Junk
Crochet bag – gift (Similar here)
Ballet flats – Gap (Similar here)

Samio x

Some of the items may have been sent to me for review purposes, however this does not affect my opinions – check out my disclaimer for further information.

June 29, 2015
Bomber Jacket & Lace-Up Boots OOTD

It’s that time of the year when comfort and warmth always takes priority. I love living in the UK but as others who live here will know, this time of the year is when the weather is at its harshest. It’s for this reason that I decided to invest in some super practical boots. This is something I’ve been pretty much averse to in the past, who wants to spend money on boring practical clothing/shoes, really? Not me that’s for sure. Anyway it was at the start of December that I spotted these boots in Topshop. Similar to Dr Martens but for a half the price and with an extra 30% off at the time, I thought it was about time I invested in some decent winter boots. I’ve actually found plenty of use for them since so it was probably a good job I decided to make the purchase. They are now in the sale and for a decent pair of real leather boots, they make a great bargain.

The bomber jacket was also a purchase from the end of last year (it feels strange saying that already about 2014). I actually bought the bomber jacket off Asos but it’s from New Look. Again I’ve been able to wear this jacket a lot, as it goes with loads of stuff and it’s easy to just throw on with a pair of jeans. It appears to no longer be in stock at New Look but I found they had a similar one online and I’ve since seen a couple of nice bombers in Zara as well. I like this style of bomber jacket, as it’s quilted so it actually makes it pretty warm.

What I wore:
Bomber jacket – New Look (Similar here)
Top – H&M
Skirt – H&M
Bag – River Island (similar here)
Boots – Topshop

Samio x

January 4, 2015
You Don’t Fool Me – Biker Jacket and Tee

On Saturday I took a trip to The Trafford Center. I’d gone with my boyfriend just to have a browse and grab some lunch but obviously, me being me, a ‘browse’ soon turned into a mini shopping spree as I ended up purchasing several new items. All the autumn winter collections are in the shops now, so I couldn’t help but getting sucked in by all the shiny new items and wanting to fill my wardrobe with autumn ready looks.

I’d been looking for a new handbag for a while and as I’ve mentioned previously, Zara is usually the place I go when I want a good shopper/tote style bag. Zara’s handbags are usually good quality and value and so they are perfect for me as I like to swap and change my bag quite often. I spotted this large brown handbag in Zara and thought it would be the perfect size (for those days when I need to carry round my life in a bag), I also really liked the colour and for £29.99 I couldn’t complain.

Keeping with the colour scheme, whilst in The Trafford Centre, I also purchased these chunky T-bar shoes which I found in River Island. They caught my eye because of the colour but then the deal was sealed when I saw the price as they were £20 down from £35. As well as the fact that the shoes were a similar tone to my newly purchased bag, I’d also wanted something similar for a while, in a colour that wan’t black. So the shoes were a perfect find.

The T-shirt I purchased the other week from H&M and the jacket I bought off Asos. I’ve been wanting to wear this jacket for a while now and although I finally got round to wearing it today, I still don’t think I was weather ready. This biker jacket is actually super thick, so it’s going to be great for some of those chilly autumn days. However as for today (once again), I think I misjudged the English weather slightly as the sun decided to show it’s face and it was actually rather warm.

What I Wore:
Biker Jacket – Asos
T-shirt – H&M
Jeans – Gap
Bag – Zara
Shoes – River Island
Necklace – H&M

Samio x

September 8, 2014
Boyfriend Jeans, Heels & A Tee

I really have been embracing my casual side as of late. Comfy denims and relaxed tees, are some of the pieces that I have been loving at the moment. Of course I am still very fond of my heels and so I do enjoy combining the casual with the dressy. I like how a sophisticated heel with a pair of slouchy jeans can add femininity to an otherwise tomboyish look. I also seem to have a new found ‘thing’ for logo/slogan tops, I’m maybe slightly late on the bandwagon with that one but I like how a slogan Tee can add a statement to your outfit without the need for over styling.

What I Wore:
T-Shirt – Mango
Boyfriend Jeans – Zara
Heels – Newlook
Necklace – H&M
Bag – Zara

Samio x

August 25, 2014