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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
Wrapped Up for Winter

So Christmas is finally over but winter certainly isn’t. I’m feeling the necessity of layers even more as this cold weather here in England continues to sweep in and I’m wanting to do nothing more than hibernate in bed. However, as it is mandatory to venture outside I make sure I’m layered up when I do so and I’m more than happy that I have this coat to keep me warm. I got this coat from H&M at the start of December and it’s truly been my saviour on those frosty days. It’s actually now in the sale as all the shops are prepping for spring/summer, so if you go quick you may be able to nab a bargain. Although the shops may be preparing for warmer days, I on the other hand am not quite ready to get into shorts and a crop top, so for now it’s still warm clothes and layers for me!

These earrings are from Ultimate Collections. I was given the option to pick out a piece and so I went for these pretty jeweled studs. They are very me as I do like my sparkly pieces. I was also wore them for NYE as they went perfect with my dress.

What I wore:
Coat – H&M
Turtleneck – Primark
Jeans – Topshop
Heels – Primark
Bag – Aldo
Earrings – Ultimate Collections

Samio x

January 2, 2015
New Year’s Eve 2014

Well first of all, Happy New Year! I hope you had a good one. It looks like this is my first blog post of 2015, however the fact that I’m evening managing to type today is an achievement in itself after last night’s partying. But like they say, start as you mean to go on and I intend to be a lot more consistent with my blogging this year.

Anyway today’s blog post is just a quick look at what I got up to last night in celebration of new year’s eve. I was so happy that this year I actually made it out, as last year I wasn’t feeling very well and so my boyfriend and I had to cancel our plans last minute. This time however, despite having a cold I wasn’t going to let it stop a good night out and so my boyfriend and I headed out for food as planned.

We had a table booked at Avalanche, an Italian restaurant in Manchester, where we enjoyed a gorgeous six course meal along with cocktails and bubbly. After filling up on our meal we went to my friend’s apartment in town to party the rest of the night away. It turned out to be a really fun new year and although I’m feeling slightly worse for ware today, it was totally worth it.

I bought my dress from Asos and actually got it several months back, as soon as I saw it I knew I had to purchase it. I just loved how retro it looked and although green is not usually what I go for I absolutely loved the colour. The shoes I bought around a month ago from Primark. Beforehand I’d found a very similar pair in Office which I was planning to go back for after having shopped around. Later in the day I walked into Primark and found these ones for a fraction of the price. I always seem to wreck my party shoes anyway so it doesn’t feel as heartbreaking when they don’t cost so much. Funny thing is, since buying this pair they have kept in quite a good condition, just my luck.

Apologies for the creases, this is what happens when you get your boyfriend to iron your dress.

Here’s to a fabulous 2015! <3 Samio x

January 1, 2015
Dressed for Rain in the Knee High Merryn Moors Boots

You know you love your new footwear when planning your outfit becomes a case of, ‘what can I wear today with my boots?’ rather than ‘what footwear will go with today’s outfit?’.

I’d been on the hunt for a pair of practical knee high leather boots for a while and so I was delighted to be able to get my hands on these. They are practical and stylish (a combination that I love) and the cushioning on the sole makes them super comfy too.

It was cold and raining on Saturday in Manchester (surprise surprise) and so I teamed my new boots with a polo neck, poncho and faux fur jacket on top and to avoid looking completely drowned by layers I went for tights and a simple skirt on the bottom.

What I wore:
Knee high boot – Clarks
Faux Fur Coat – H&M
Knitted poncho – H&M
Polo-neck top – H&M
‘S’ Initial earrings – Primark
Skirt – H&M
Real leather tote bag – Bershka (similar here)

It’s at this point I risk looking like a walking advertisement for H&M. I can assure you this was not my plan when dressing. Like I said, I just wanted to wear my new boots, so in all honesty I could have thrown on any old combination, it was only later that I realised I gone all ‘brand matchy’.

Saturday was spent with the boyfriend. We finally went to the cinema to watch The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. Then afterwards we went for a few cocktails round the Northern Quarter before going for curry at my favourite Indian restaurant.

Samio x

December 15, 2014
Black Faux Fur and Snake Print Trousers

As talked about in my previous blog post, last weekend I was in London. Afterwards I was home for two days and then today I’m off to London again, this time however I’m back to work mode.

Last Saturday I spent the day with my friends shopping on Oxford Street. Although I didn’t actually do much shopping myself, I had such a fun day spending time with my ex Barcelona flat mates and also having long over due catch ups.

Before we lost the last bit of light (it begins to go dark in England at around 3:30pm during winter), we weaved down a few side streets and I managed to get a few outfit snaps of what I was wearing that day.

What I wore:
Faux Fur Jacket – H&M
Tote bag – Aldo
Necklace – H&M
Sweatshirt – H&M
Snake Look Treggings – Topshop
Patent Brogues – Office (similar here)

Samio x

December 12, 2014
Vintage Shirt, Faux Fur & Ripped Jeans

Last Thursday I had a long overdue Mother, Daughter day and so The Mother and I decided to spend it doing what we do best, shopping. Before hitting the shops however, we went to The Manchester Art Gallery to check out the latest exhibition there, The Sensory War 1914-2014. It’s certainly one that I would recommend to any art lovers in town.

Before we left The Manchester Art Gallery we spotted some women’s dresses on display on the ground floor which were designed and made in the 1950s. Being a big lover of the fashion styles of that decade I had to take a few snaps and we were particularly amazed to see how tiny the models waists were.

After we’d spent the morning wondering round the gallery, we headed for a spot of coffee and cake to give us a much needed energy boost before our long awaited shopping spree. So it was off to Patisserie Valerie we went and I opted for a mixed fruit tart and coffee mocha, whilst The Mother went for a slice of lemon cheesecake washed down with a cappuccino.

What I wore:
Faux fur jacket – Forever 21 (Similar here)
Shirt – Vintage
Collar Chain – Ebay
Black Knee Ripped Jeans – Topshop
Leather boots – H&M
Ring – Topshop (old)
Nail Varnish – O.P.I shade Pink It Through

I managed to buy lots of new winter pieces whilst shopping, as well as picking up a few Christmas presents. We literally shopped until we dropped and ended the day with a meal and cocktails in one of my favourite Italian restaurants, Avalanche.

Samio x

December 3, 2014
The Pink Holographic Shoulder Bag

Since I was little I’ve been what you might call a ‘girly girl’ and still now into my adulthood there are many factors including that my favourite colour is pink, I’m instantly attracted to shiny, sparkly accessories and the fact that I’m still secretly slightly envious of Barbie’s wardrobe, that prove my fashion sense hasn’t grown up quite as much as I’d like to think.

Nowadays however, instead of dressing head to toe as a sparkling, shimmery, walking rainbow, I unleash my inner childhood girly girl by opting for key pieces to add a pop of fun to my outfits. So when picking out a bag from LYDC London, of course I opted for the fabulous Argill Holographic Shoulder bag in pink!

I’m like a magpie when it comes to shiny things and so I was instantly attracted to this particular LYDC bag, however I must say I was spoilt for choice whilst browsing through their website, so if you’re on the look out for a new bag, I’d recommend it as the place to go!

gey tulle dress from Forever 21. Belt from Asos.

Samio x

November 3, 2014
1940’s Style

Yesterday the boyfriend and I had another day off together and so we spent it doing what we do best, shopping, eating and drinking. Well maybe the shopping part is what I do best but the eating and drinking is definitely a joint effort as we are both big foodies and also partial to the odd cocktail… Or five.

Shopping turned out to be more successful for my boyfriend than it did for me, however I did manage to purchase a big cosy scarf and my second pair of winter boots, which I love!

I wore this vintage dress that I’ve had for about a year but never actually worn until yesterday. I’d bought the dress off eBay and it is slightly on the large size, (probably the reason I’d never previously got round to wearing it). Thanks to the large waist belt (which also came with the dress) I was able to really nip it in at the wait and also roll up the sleeves to give the dress a more fitted look. I decided to team the dress with a faux fur shrug I’ve had for a while from Asos and together it gave it gave the outfit a kind of 1940s look, although the dress is most likely from the 80s.

The afternoon soon crept in and so we sampled a couple of yummy cocktails at the Botanist before heading to Evuna in The Northern Quater, for a late lunch of tapas.

After lunch we went to Hard Rock Cafe for more tasty cocktails, starting with milkshake cocktails, me opting for the one with bacon bits on top, which was surprisingly delicious. And after drinking our way into the evening it was then time for dinner, so we decided to go to one of our favourite burger joints, Almost Famous. I went for the Smokey and The Bandit burger and we shared morning after fries and suicide wings. As usual, it did not disappoint.

What I Wore:
Dress & Belt – Vintage (80’s)
Fur shrug – Asos
Shoes – River Island
Bag – Zara

Samio x

October 9, 2014
Faux Fur Coat Weather

Today I purchased my first pair of boots for the winter and it was also the first time I was able to wear my new faux fur coat. Yes, it looks like Autumn is finally here.

My boyfriend and I had the full day together and after a long relaxing lunch we headed to the shops and joined the rush of people all hunting for winter clothes. For a Monday I was surprised how busy the shops were but I guess everyone had the same idea and winter wardrobe shopping was on most people’s agenda.

I bought this grey Vero Moda faux fur coat a few weeks ago off Asos. Always one for a bargain I managed to nab this one in the sale before my size sold out. I like to be prepared, so I was glad I had this snug coat to hand today when the cold weather set in. I’m still on the look out for another winter coat though, as although I love faux fur, it’s not always the most practical.

Speaking of bargains, I got this mock croc patent bag last week in the sale from Urban Outfitters. I love it and it’s the perfect size for on the go when I just need to carry the essentials.

These patent loafers are also a new purchase from F&F. That’s the second supermarket brand item I’ve bought in a month, this time from Tesco. They are really comfy, I love the colour and at only £15 they were a complete bargain too.

What I Wore:
Coat: Vero Moda
Top: H&M
Jeans: Topshop
Loafers: F&F at Tesco
Bag: Urban Outfitters

Lunch was delicious. We went to Rosylee Tea Rooms and enjoyed a tasty three course lunch. I opted for the baked crab to start, the wild rabbit for main (with a side of chips of course) and the dark chocolate tart for dessert. Each course was gorgeous but I have to say that the dessert was an especially scrumptious treat, each mouthful was heaven! It certainly kept us going for the rest of the day, although I could have easily gone for a nap after it.

Samio x

October 6, 2014
50’s Style in The Black Midi Skirt

Last Thursday was the second day into October and yet it still felt like summer. I do not know what is going on with the weather here in England but it makes the task of dressing even more of a challenge when you don’t know if you’re stepping out to a day of sunshine one day or rain the next. Thursdsday was certainly a warm day and I luckily dressed appropriately for the weather for once.

I picked out some recently purchased items from my wardrobe and went for this black midi skirt I bought last week on Asos and this short sleeved shirt I got not too long ago from H&M. I decided on comfortable footwear and went for these ballet flats I picked up in Asda. That’s right, Asda, there’s nothing like the convenience of doing a grocery shop and picking up a pair of shoes in the process… The bag is one I bought from Zara whilst I was in Barcelona over the summer and I decided red would add a pop of colour to this otherwise monochrome outfit. I went for some faux pearls and a red lip to finish of this outfit, giving it an almost 1950’s style look.

In the evening I met up with my friend Dale and we headed to Hard Rock Cafe to stuff our faces. To start we shared some fried chicken strips and for our mains we both went for the Tango Burger, finishing with a tasty hot fudge brownie with ice cream and whiped cream. As if that wasn’t all filling enough, I managed to get through an impressive eight Pepsi colas. They were refillable so it would have been rude not to. Needless to say, I left feeling more than satisfied.

What I Wore:
Midi Skirt – Asos
Shirt – H&M
Shoes – George at Asda
Bag – Zara
Hair Bow – Vintage head scarf

Samio x

October 5, 2014