Samba Rose Adidas Platform trainers

I've recently seen a lot more footwear having platform bottoms in the past couple of months more regularly and I am loving it! Any excuse to give myself that little bit more of a height I will take it! despite this I also love the style of them I think they are a lot more edgy and make the trainers stand out a bit more as well they are obviously a lot bigger than regular soles of shoes.

I've seen many brands floating around adding platform soles to their shoes such as Vans, Puma and Fila but the ones that instantly caught my eye were Adidas Samba in rose! I love Adidas trainers they're so comfy and very stylish but sporty which is the look I love in trainers as you can easily dress them up or down.

I was lucky enough to receive the Samba Rose Adidas trainers for my birthday in August from my parents and I've been wearing them non stop. 

They're a beautiful pale pink, nude, beige colour which I don't have anything like so are different from my typical white or black trainers! I also love the beige platform as beige and tan is very in this autumn!

Even though they are a little awkward to style as personally I feel like they don't look right when tights which I love wearing in autumn with a cute dress or skirt so I usually pair them with jeans or some basic patterned pants and a neutral coloured top or jumper.

Here are two looks I have been loving when wearing these shoes. They both have different vibes with one being a more everyday and the other being one you can dress up or down depending on your style.

White ripped crop top - I Saw it First.com

Leopard print culottes - New Look

Gold pendant necklace - New Look
Beige coat - TopShop

White cable knit jumper - ASOS

Checked tight fitted cigarette pants - H&M

Tortise shell Sunglasses - River Island

Samba Rose Adidas Platform trainers - JD

If these outfits dont scream Autumn vibes then I don't know what will! I love the way there are so many different shades of neutral beige and nudes incorporated and how the patterned pants just add a bit more of a wow factor especially with the shoes tying the outfit altogether with the matching platform soles to the colour of the coat and checked pants.

I know this post was shorter and less long winded than my usual one but i'm enjoying writing these little fashion update/style/trending posts showing you what I'm loving and how I'm wearing them!

What do you guys think? Do you enjoy them or prefer something more in depth?

Thank you for reading.

See you soon.

Katie x

What I got for Christmas 2017

Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and if you don't celebrate Christmas then I hope you still had a wonderful day!

I'm here today with a 'What I got for Christmas 2017 blog post' as these are very popular at this time of the year and I know a lot of people like to read them, me being one of them! I love being a little nosy and seeing what beautiful gifts people received on Christmas day and just seeing how happy everyone looks with the gifts they got that is why I thought I would share with you by own.

As on most posts and videos like these a little disclaimer is necessary to say in no way shape or form am I boasting or attention seeking I am just showing you guys the lovely gifts I received this year and am always very thankful for what I receive!

The first present I opened was this TOPSHOP beige duster jacket with a detachable fur collar that I had been eyeing up for a while now but couldn't justify spending that much on it so decided to ask for it for Christmas instead, hoping I would receive it on the big day! And thanks to my lovely parents I was lucky enough to receive it! I've always wanted a bit of a more sophisticated and fancier jacket to wear on special occasions and this is perfect for that!

The second present I opened was this gorgeous Morphe 35R palette which has also been on my wishlist for quite some time now but thought I'd save it for my Christmas list instead of splurging on it for myself! It's a beautiful palette consisting of some lovely brown, gold and bronzy mattes with a few shimmers in there too! Seriously can't wait to paint my eyes with this!

Within the box with the Morphe palette I received the Nars radiant concealer in the shade vanilla! I've heard many good reviews about the Nars concealers and have always wanted to try one out for myself! My sister knew this and decided to treat me to one! With this in mind she asked me what shade would fit me best and after trying some out in Selfridges and consulting with the very helpful assistant there she told me that the shade vanilla would be nice if I was wanting to brighten up underneath my eyes and that's exactly what I wanted. So was very happy to wake up to that on Christmas morning!

Also within that box I received the Jefree Star liquid lipstick in Celebrity Skin! I recently used my friends lipstick who had this and was obsessed, its such a gorgeous pinky nude matte that stays on all day and dries instantly! I love it!

The next item was a little bit of a surprise for me as I was undecided between two colours of the Reebok trainers and was unsure which ones my parents would choose for me but when I woke up on Christmas and found out they bought me the khaki ones I was very pleased as I was thinking the night before Christmas that the baby pinks ones I was undecided about were definitely not my style, so they made a good choice!

My main present from my family was these gorgeous Bianca Chelsea Dr Martens which I absolutely love with all my heart! I've always wanted a good pair of Chelsea boots but could never bring myself to spend so much money and I am so very grateful that I received these and they will literally never be coming off my feet!

From one of my best friends I received the Iconic illuminator highlighter in the shade original which is a gorgeous golden brown colour and is very different to all of my other highlighters as I usually use powder ones but it is super easy to apply which is a problem I thought I would face and the glow is absolutely unbelievable.

On top of this she also gave me the most beautiful Pandora ring which I was not expecting at all! My best friend knows how much I love cute dainty rings and spoilt me by getting me this one which I'm in love with.

From my boyfriend who also spoilt me! Got me this gorgeous Tiffany bracelet to match the Tiffany necklace I got for my 18th! I don't own many bracelets but have always wanted to have one that I could just wear all the time and this is definitely one of them! And as if it couldn't get any better than the he even engraved our initials on the back making it an extra special gift! I love it.

At last but by no means least with the money I received off family members and friends me and my friend decided to splurge and my Jason Derulo concert tickets for next year! So thank you very much to all you who have kindly gave me money and helped me go and see him live who I have wanted to see for ages! I can't wait!

Yet again thank you to everyone who gave me a gift I am very grateful! And I obviously haven't included all my gifts in here just my main presents but I still very appreciative of them all!

Thank you for reading, see you soon!
Katie  x

OOTW | My typical University attire

First of all happy December first everyone! I hope you all woke up as excited as me to open the first door of your advent calendar and to count the days down until the big day!
Unlike most people who are probably starting today off with their first Christmas blogpost I am not, mainly because I'm a flop and would not be able to keep up posting a blog post every day until Christmas so I applaud you if you are doing that however I will try to post abit more than usual, fingers crossed.

I am here today with a new blog post that really isn't Christmas related in anyway but hey ho I'm giving it to you anyway!

And for today's post I'm going to be showing you my five most lovable outfits to wear to University in the winter time and hopefully give you some inspiration for school, college, Uni or even maybe some ideas for what you could ask for for Christmas.

Monday

Turtle neck burnt orange jumper - New Look

Leopard print A line skirt - Topshop

Black wolly tights - Primark

Tuesday

Black long sleeve turtle neck - NEXT

Black and white checked cropped jumpsuit - Primark

Brown belt - Primark

Wednesday

Nike grey and white leggins - ASOS

White V neck top - ASOS

Black oversized denim jacket - BooHoo

Thursday

White cable knit oversized jumper - ASOS

Checked floral pinafore - Topshop
Grey 'Baker boy hat' - Topshop

Black wolly wights - Primark

Friday

Green high neck jumper - H&M

Checked cigarette trousers - H&M

Compared to a lot of University students I do often like to make an effort with my appearance for Uni just because I feel like if I'm totally feeling myself in the way I look and dress I'll more so than not be more motivated and have a better day! 

I also occasionally just wear jumpers without jackets as I live 5 minutes away from campus and usually start in the afternoon when the sun is usually at its peak therefore I don't feel the cold as much so a jacket isn't needed but I always regret it when i'm walking home and it's either pouring down and freezing af.

Hope you enjoyed this short little fashion post! I have some upcoming Christmas blog post to get in the spirit but will also be doing my normal lifestyle, beauty and fashion posts which are non Christmas related.

Thank you for reading, see you soon

Katie x

OOTN | Bel Boutique

I recently went on a night out in Manchester for the first time for my best friends 19th birthday and thought I'd treat myself to a nice new outfit considering I don't often buy going out clothes as I never usually go away to celebrate.

So I decided to purchase this gorgeous khaki suede two piece from an online brand called Bel Boutique!

I usually wear a size 10 when it comes to outfits like this so was advised to buy it in a size medium, at first I was unsure as it was only a zip up skirt and top so thought it would have been difficult to squeeze in however it fits perfectly!

I love how you can position the straps differently depending on how you are feeling whether to just tie them round the back of your neck or cross them over adding a little more to the chest area! The same can also be said for the skirt whether you want to tie the end of the string at the top and possibly hide it away or end it at the bottom tying it in a a cute bow like I did.

One thing I will add about this outfit as it is unclear in photos that I decided not to wear underwear with this outfit just because it would show due to the side of the skirt exposing skin and would show the outline of your underwear, now I am usually not one to do this but I really loved this outfit and wanted to at least try it out and when it came I realised that there was no problem in not wearing underwear and that it wouldn't make me feel uncomfortable or conscious as the skirt is long enough obviously to make sure that nothing is showing and unlike some skirts it doesn't rise when you are walking or sitting down so your behind isn't exposed!

When continuing to search on their website for other items I could buy I could have literally bought the whole collection! It ranged from two pieces to jumpsuit and dresses all of different unique styles!

The delivery process was super quick and came without 2 working days! Which was great especially because I was expecting it to not come in time for when I needed it as I always leave everything till last minute.

One factor I often take into consideration when purchasing off independent boutiques is the prices. Is it worth what you are buying but I didn't even have to um and ar over the prices as it was definitely great value for money! £40 for two items is amazing! Especially for the quality and standard you receive in your order.

Make sure you visit their website at: Bel Boutique and make sure to follow them on Instagram so you don't miss out on some super hot deals and discounts they offer frequently.

I'd love to see your pics if you purchase any item from their store! I know you'll fall in love with them as much as I did!

Thanks for reading, see you soon!

Katie x

My top 5 must have A/W coats

Autumn and winter is my favourite time of the year clothing wise, I love just being wrapped up warm in a big woolly jumpers with knee high socks and a good sturdy pair of boots. But one clothing item that is an essential for me especially in autumn and winter is coats! You can never have to many coats. Coats are so versatile and there are so many to choose from especially this year with the trends being so different.

Being the big coat lover I am I've been browsing the web and searching stores to see what different coats they have that might tickle my fancy and I've seen a range from inexpensive ones to expensive ones to neutral beige tones ones to crazy patterned ones. And here I am to share my top 5 must have coats for autumn/winter with you to help you find your perfect coat for this season.

H&M Faux fur leopard print jacket

If you read my previous post you probably know I have a little bit of an obsession with anything leopard print at the moment and when I saw this jacket in H&M I fell in love! And as if it couldn't get anymore better than the design the material was so fricken soft it felt like a cloud (or what I imagine a cloud to feel like) and would keep you extremely warm and is something you definitely want if you come from England. The only downside was the price. I've always know H&M to be quite reasonably priced and often items are cheap so when I saw the price of this jacket was almost £80 I was a little shook as I was expecting it to be at least £50 but on the other hand I wasn't too surprised because when searching online for faux fur leopard print jackets they were seen to be priced a lot higher so is most likey the cheapest one I will find but personally I am still not willing to pay £80 for a jacket.

ZARA Quilted jacket with textured hood

If you haven't seen at least one person wearing one of these 'puffer jackets' then you've definitely been living under a rock as they are very in this season with many different colours, but personally I love this mustard colour one as it adds a little something to my all black wardrobe and the dark gloomy nights of autumn/winter. Even though this jacket doesn't look the warmest of them all it will be perfect if you live in a more wet and rainy place in comparison to a cold and chilly one due it being a waterproof material and coming with a hood which can I say adds so much to it with the lining of fur. With it being from Zara it is a little pricey but you are paying for a good quality quilted jacket however I have seen many similar in high street stores such as Primark however not all come with hoods.

Miss guided Tan slim fit coat

Tan/camel coloured jackets are very in this season and it doesn't surprise me as they have that very sophisticated and classy look to them without even trying! This jacket is perfect for a night out or on a little bit of a warmer autumn day as the material doesn't look as warm and fluffy as the first jacket but looks like it has a soft texture to it! The length on the jacket is perfect especially for petite people like myself as it won't drawn you going down to your ankles however the only problem is there is no button or zip to close the jacket so if it gets extremely cold you're still quite exposed.

New Look Black Faux fur lined leather jacket

Last year for Christmas I received an almost identical jacket to this one from New Look but from Debenhams and it's been a love of mine ever sine! When it comes to this season I can never take it off! I think jackets such as these are so fashionable but also pretty basic in the sense they can be dressed down or dressed up depending on the occasion! I'm a lover of the faux leather style as that leather, rock-chic is my kind of vibe and style but the liner faux fur just adds to that winter feeling making it look a lot more cosy and warm. The only downside to leather jacket is it can be quite tight fitting so is usually uncomfortable when wearing a think jumper underneath.

I saw it first Black/white 3/4 sleeve long line checked blazer

Now this one is probably not a suitable jacket for those who are expecting to keep warm or if you live in England as it's a longline blazer so isn't the thickest of clothing but I just couldn't not include it because I think it's such a gorgeous blazer which is great value for money at only £25 it would create such a sophisticated look with a pair of high waisted jeans and a stylish pair of patent leather boots so would be a great item for an autumn night out for somewhere fancy.

Whats your number one clothing item this season?

Thanks for reading, see you soon.

Katie x

A/W leopard print velvet boots

If you follow me on either Twitter or Instagram (which you totally should)  you will have seen me teasing you all with a picture of these gorgeous leopard print velvet boots and mentioned you should keep an eye out on my blog for the big reveal on where they are actually from! I imagine some of you had a guess of places like Topshop, River Island, Zara but in fact you are all wrong. These boots are actually from Dorothy Perkins! A shop I wouldn't usually see myself shopping in mainly because back in my hometown we don't actually have one and secondly because of the target audience it's customers are, typically being middle aged or older women! But it's insane the amount of clothes you seen that you are like "wow I'd wear that".

When browsing in their for a birthday present for my mum I came across these beauty's and instantly fell in love but trying to be the good student I am and living of Pot noodles I stopped myself from buying them. Only to go back a week later and actually purchase them. I was amazed at how cheap these are originally priced at £35 but with my student discount cost me only £28 that's amazing for a great pair of comfortable, stylish boots. They have a good sturdy sole and are really easy to walk in even if you don't often wear heels at all!

When I wear boots that have a lot to them like these ones I tend to keep the rest of my outfit quite casual making sure I don't wear any other patterns which may clash or take the attention away from the boots and as my wardrobe is full of nothing but dark colours it was perfect to create a great look.

Leather Jacket - Debenhams

Jamie Jeans - Topshop

These are now only £26.25 on the Dorothy Perkins website, get them here!

Whats your number one clothing item this autumn/winter? Comment below!

Thanks for reading, see you soon.
Katie x