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  • Eyespy Dungarees

    Eyespy Dungarees

    I’ve always been a big fan of monochrome and at the moment I’ve been wearing a lot of monochrome looks, teamed with my favorite colour, pink. I think it looks so classic yet girly. Because I adore monochrome looks I also love dog tooth prints and so when the lovely Faye Elizabeth’s Boutique offered to send me one of their items, I was automatically drawn to these cute Jovonna dungarees. I was thrilled when my dungarees arrived to find that they fit perfectly and I was able to adjust the dungaree straps so that they fit to my height (I have a lanky body).

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    It was a rather mild day, so I decided to wear a plain black vest underneath my dungarees. I teamed it with what I like to call my ‘Mrs Kennedy’ jacket, named so because I think it looks like something that Jackie Kennedy would have worn and I just love how 60’s it looks.

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    What I Wore:
    Dungarees – Jovonna at Faye Elizabeth’s Boutique
    Jacket – Zara
    Necklace – Primark
    Bag – Pearls & Lipstick (My own design and creation)
    Shoes – Office

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    Samio Curly Hair

    If you haven’t already, then check out Faye Elizabeth’s Boutique where you can find pieces form lots of other cool British designers and brands. If you do go onto the site, you’ll probably see my face bobbing about as I actually modelled for Faye’s Boutique earlier in the year.

    Samio x

  • Keeping It Casual

    Keeping It Casual

    My style is often described as quite ‘dressy’, or at least not as casual anyway but some days I want nothing more than to throw on a pair of jeans and a jumper. So I’ve slowly been introducing more casual attire into my wardrobe.

    I’m loving some of the plimsolls the stores have in right now. Practical footwear never used to be an option for me but as more and more flats are slowly creeping their way into my wardrobe, I’m starting to appreciate the comfort and convenience of practical footwear. These slip ons are just that and as well as having the practicality factor they are stylish too and I love the print. I’ve not even had these shoes long and you can already see how convenient they have become, due to the scuff marks from me wearing them so much.

    River Island Brown Faux Leather Backpack and H&M snakeskin print plimsolls

    In a previous post, I already talked about my new found love for jeans that started around this time last year. I soon found myself with shelves full of jeans, however the majority of them I do not wear. I have found finding a pair of jeans that are just right and easy to throw on with anything is hard. I started shopping in Gap earlier this year and I’ve really started to become a fan of some of their simple everyday garments. Okay so I know it’s not the most fashionable shop ever but I like it for its good quality staple pieces that can be easily styled.

    I’m automatically drawn to jeans with rips. I love how they can been worn casual or also add an edge to a more dressy look with heels. These are the first jeans I bought from Gap and I’ve worn them loads. The style name of these jeans is ‘Always Skinny’ and although I’ll admit they have gone a little baggy since I first bought them (not that you can tell on the photos), I do not feel it has majorly effected the look.

    Samio wearing white Gap jumper and denim jeans with brown faux leather River Island backpack

    I’d originally bought the backpack as a gym bag/travel bag (as it’s quite large) but recently I’ve found myself using it more and more as it fits in everything. I spotted it in River Island last time I was in London and had to buy it. I think it looks way more expensive than it is and at £35 I thought it was a steal.

    Samio Wearing River Island Brown Textured Leather Look Rucksack

    As for the jumper (also from Gap), what can I say, it’s simple, comfortable and easy to throw on which I think is the perfect completion to a super causal look.

    Samio sat on wall, wearing outfit from Gap, plimsolls from H&M holding brown leather look backpack from River Island

    Samio sat wearing Gap jumper

    Plimsolls – H&M
    Jeans – Gap (similar)
    Jumper – Gap
    Necklace – H&M
    Backpack – River Island

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  • Secret Garden

    Secret Garden

    One of my favourite parts of Barcelona has to be Montjuïc. Beautiful gardens, amazing views and the tranquility of being hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona’s busy centre… Okay so it’s a mean feat to climb this mountain like hill but once at the top, you’re generously rewarded with the most fabulous settings. This of course makes Montjuïc the perfect place to take pictures and for me to do a long over due blog update.

    This was my third time up Montjuïc, (the first being in January last year) and although I knew the park was big I had no idea of the full scale of it until trekking up and around it in the blazing heat. My friend and I were some what inappropriately dressed for such an adventure (for which we received a few odd looks) but as a result I was more than satisfied with the shots from this post, as the settings were perfect!

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    What I wore: Top – Bershka, Necklace – H&M, Pants/Trousers – Zara, Sandals – River Island, Bag – Zara.

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    Samio x

  • Almost Vintage

    Almost Vintage

    On Thursday I had the day off so I was able to finally catch up with my friend, LBD, go for lunch and enjoy some of the rare sunshine that Manchester had to offer.

    It was the perfect weather to pull out one of my summery vintage pieces. I say vintage, although this playsuit is more likely almost vintage. I bought this off eBay a while back and it’s actually C&A kids from the 90’s (according to the seller). I found it by accident in whilst searching through the women’s section and instantly feel in love with it’s gorgeous blue shade and cute, girly love heart print.

    It was my Birthday on Monday and although I’ve turned another year older, it’s obviously not deterred me from wearing kids clothes. The funny thing is I often have troubled finding playsuits that fit, due to my height and then I buy one in a kids size and it fits perfectly. I guess I’ll never win.

    What I wore: Playsuit – vintage/eBay, Sunglasses – Vintage Christian Dior, Hair bow and bag – Pearls & Lipstick (email contact@pearlsandlipstick.co.uk for purchase enquiries), Sandals – River Island.

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    River Island WHITE STRAPPY GLADIATOR SANDALS

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    Samio vintage playsuit Pearls and Lipstick bag and hair bow River Island Sandals outfit fashion blog

    Samio x

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  • Monochrome Monday

    Monochrome Monday

    A couple of weeks ago I was sent a package from Premium fashion boutique, Black White Denim. They sent me one of their round neck long sleeved white tees. It’s a great staple piece for your wardrobe and I was happy to have received it as it was something that my wardrobe had been missing. It can often be hard to find good quality basic pieces like this. In the past when buying pieces like this, I’ve often shied away from white when the fabric has been too thin it ends up being near transparent. This Black White Denim tee however is very good quality, plus it’s super soft. It may be a little pricier than your average basic clothing purchase but like their slogan goes ‘Buy now, keep forever’ and this is definitely a good quality piece that will last.

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    Black White Denim Tee River Island Backpack Samio Olowu

    Another new addition to my wardrobe has been this faux leather black quilted backpack I bought from River Island last week. It feels like forever since I last shopped in River Island but at the moment they seem to have so many cute pieces in store, I may find myself popping in a lot more!

    River Island Quilted Backpack Samio Style

    I’d been looking for a new backpack for a while. Since getting back to the gym I got my first backpack to make it easier to carry my gym kit around. Since then I’ve been using my girly floral print Cath Kidston backpack, which is great but as I’ve been going to the gym more often, I decided it was time to get a leather look backpack that I could dress up a little more. When I spotted this black quilted one from River Island, it was perfect and so I had to have it.

    River Island Quilted Backpack Samio

    Yesterday’s look ended up very monochrome. I teamed my Black White Denim L/S tee with a polka dot mini skirt from H&M (similar here), some black tights (because it was sunny but not boiling), my trusty Underground wedges and a gold chain anchor necklace also from H&M (similar here). My River Island quilted backpack finished off the look and I was ready to meet my friend who also had a day off. We went for pizza and wine and then headed to Richmond Tea Rooms for more wine and a large slice of carrot cake each. I managed to survive the day without spilling one pizza slop or wine drop on my white tee, hurrah!

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  • Lilac Sweater Weather

    Lilac Sweater Weather

    On Tuesday is was sunny in Manchester! I say sunny, although it wasn’t warm and winter is certainly not over yet but it was nice to see a small glimpse of summer and have some clear blue skies for once.

    I went for lunch at Wagamama for the first time ever (shocking I know) and then later met up with street life/style blogger The Mancorialist.

    Above image shot by The Mancorialist below image shot by LBD.

    What I Wore: Coat – Vera Moda. Jumper – H&M. Shirt – H&M. Shorts – Forever 21. Earrings – Primark. Necklace – Asos. Shoes – Underground.

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  • X x x

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    What I Wore:
    Long sleeved top – H&M
    Loose knit jumper – Glamorous
    Skirt – H&M
    Boots – Asos
    Bow ring – Pearls & Lipstick
    Envelope clutch bag – Pearls & Lipstick

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  • Whisky Cocktails

    Whisky Cocktails

    Last Saturday I spent the evening with the boyfriend and we went out for Thai food and cocktails at Chaoyophraya. I opted for a tailored look and went for an outfit I hadn’t worn before; Choosing, tailored trousers, a sleeveless shirt and a pair of black, gold studded heels. The only thing my outfit was missing was a black blazer, which is something I really need to invest in!
    I put on my favourite Illamasqua lipstick (shade Growl) and I was good to go.

    What I wore:
    Trousers: Mango
    Shirt: Lavish Alice
    Collar pin: eBay
    Heels: Kitsch Couture

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    Samio x

  • Lavish Alice Sample Sale

    On Friday daytime I met up with LBD and we went to the Lavish Alice Sample Sale. I picked up a few items, including a tropical print blazer which I’d had my eye on ever since I saw LBD in it when she modelled their S/S 13 collection. I also got the shorts to match the blazer (it would have been rude not to). The shorts are a little big as they didn’t have my size left but as LBD suggested, I can take them up on my sewing machine to fit me perfectly. The 3rd item I got was a white jumper with snake skin print sleeves. Somehow I managed to try the jumper on in the roasting heat and although I was melting inside it looked great on! That will be an item that won’t be coming out of my wardrobe until the weather cools a bit though.

    What I bought:

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  • Shorts And Tee Weather

    On Saturday daytime Lydia and I went out for lunch and enjoyed our last day together, before she went back to Barcelona. Once again the sun was shining so it was the perfect day for shorts and a T-shirt.

    What I wore: T-shirt – H&M. Shorts – H&M. Jelly sandals – Jui Jui. Gold chain necklace – EBay. Gold cuff bracelet – EBay. Shades – Polaroid, vintage. Bag – Zara.

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