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

False eyelashes or Mascara?

Due to having a lot more plans and me leaving my room a lot more frequently than I usually would I have seen myself to have been buying a lot more beauty items than I usually would! One of those items being False eyelashes.

Now I love false eyelashes, I think they just make your eyelashes look a lot more fluffy, bold and outstanding however, when being asked what do I prefer false eyelashes or mascara? I can never seem to give an answer as they both have their pros and cons for me.

As stated before false eyelashes just add to the natural look of your eyelashes but make them look more intensified and prominent especially if you choose the perfect pair!

For me I tend to opt for Eylure False Eyelashes in 101.

I don't know whether this is the product or me but I find these eyelashes pretty difficult to apply as I find the glue takes quite a while to set before applying them to your eyelashes and then manhandling them trying to stick them on but they are curved perfectly so they fit the shapes of your eye which is hard to find in a good pair of eyelashes as you could spend ages fiddling with them cutting them down to the right length because they are too long!

If looked after correctly or not losing them on a night out then they can be worn multiple times so in the end is definitely worth almost £6 which is a little steep.

On the other hand, mascara is a blessing as it is obviously a lot more natural as you apply product to your own lashes just making them look longer and bolder but can often clump and smudge throughout the day depending on the mascara you choose. 

I often wear Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara so I am safe from panda eyes and mascara running down my face which it definitely prevents. I have been using this mascara for over two months now and even though I should probably invest in getting a new one I hate throwing away makeup that still has a lot of product in but maybe it is time to say goodbye as the bristles of the wand start to become clogged and lumpy with mascara but like I said you do get a lot of product from it especially for £8.99 which some might say is a bit pricey considering you can get cheaper drugstore mascaras.

In comparison to high end mascaras this mascara keeps its curls for a long time and gives you those thick dark lashes we all long for!

Even though I would love to wear false eyelashes every day because they just make me feel so sassy and fabulous I simply don't have the time or effort to spend on putting them on every day when it takes no longer than 5 seconds to put on some mascara and not have the risk of my own lashes flying off like I would false ones. I would definitely keep the false eyelashes for my night time attire and mascara for my everyday.

Thanks 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