The bare appeal

Its funny, when I am getting dressed I always find my outfits look better with bare legs. Take todays outfit for example, if I had added a simple pair of black tights it would have pulled the whole outfit down and made it rather bland. But by simply opting for bare skin it draws your eyes to the detail on my shoes and my skirt. I do see the appeal of tights when it is freezing, and I haven't lost my mind I would pick warmth over pnueamonia any day, but today wasn't too chilly. The jumper I am wearing is one I managed to grab in the sale from Gap and I absolutely love it! I know the word 'love' is a term massively over used especially by bloggers, but honestly, don't be surprised if it pops up more than once... The jumper I mean, not the word 'love'.  
Hollie x

Jumper: Gap

Skirt: Gap

Boots: Topshop

Sunglasses: Rayban

Magazine Feature

I cannot believe I have been featured again in this weeks Look magazine, it's so cool. You guys might recognise the picture from a blog post I did a while ago.  
Hollie 

All Black

All black every thing. I'm totally committed to the colour today, in case that wasn't obvious by my pictures. 
Hollie x

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Topshop

Sunglasses: Rayban

Video Virginity

‘Shop your wardrobe’ is probably one of the best pieces of advice I have ever read on a fashion blog. Although simple, you wouldn't believe how much I struggle sometimes to put an outfit together from my wardrobe and lack of clothes is definitely not the reason. Most of the time I find it so much easier to go out and buy something new, instead of spending hours looking through my wardrobe. In my case, this is a real shame as I often miss hidden gems and end up spending a fortune on clothes I probably already have or could style into the look I wanted. Social media has definitely affected the way I dress and purchase items. I am ashamed to say that I often don’t like to be seen wearing the same outfit twice or often the same piece of clothing, which I will admit, is ridiculous, as I don’t have the disposable income to support such a lifestyle... this needs to change. 

I think that is the main reason ‘shop your wardrobe’ has become one of my favourite pieces of advice, that, and the increase in my bank account balance. If you’re struggling for inspiration often asking a friend to pull some items gives you a fresh perspective on your wardrobe. Lately, I have been loving the two piece trend with the matching top and bottoms, so instead of buying a new outfit I had a good look through my wardrobe, and came up with what you see pictured. I like this outfit that much I decided to add heels and wear it for cocktails with friends (I think I need a lie down to much change). I also decided to do something a little different... an outfit video... I definitely need a lie down. 

Holly x

Jumper: Zara

Skirt: Whistles

Boots: Topshop

Shoes: Zara

The Faker

 

 

I must say I am really enjoying the trend that seems to be taking the piss out of designer brands. Its a street style rebellion, with the tongue 'n cheek T-shirts and a sort of 'middle finger' to pricing us out of  their products. I think I will call this trend 'The Faker'. 
Hollie  x

T-shirt: Urban Outfitters

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: Zara

Bag: Ebay

Legs Eleven

  

Another sunny day and some more pictures of my bare legs...sorry. 
Hollie x

Shirt: Vintage

Shorts: Topshop

Shoes: Zara

Metallic Mondays

Have you ever bought an item of clothing that even in the store you are not sure when or where you will wear it? I have... and on more then one occasion. Often these purchases turn out to be braver then my usual choices in terms of the print, texture or material. This metallic silver jacket is a perfect example. I bought it in a Zara sale a while ago. I think I felt sorry for it, sat there with a full rack of its fellow silver comrades and the odd David Bowie ground control reference being thrown in there general direction. With that it became a challenge. My thoughts were 'I will buy this jacket and I will make it work'. I often make these decisions when an item is in the sale, but then don't we all buy things we don't need because it's cheaper and in the sale? This Jacket was a bargain at £10 pounds, and today, in the rare English heat, I decided to dress like 'a chicken in tin foil', these are not my words, but the words of a passer by. I'm pretty sure I have expressed in a previous post the joy it  gives me when someone hates my outfit enough to comment out loud... I really thought I had toned  it down with the black. Obviously not enough for some.
Hollie x

Jacket: Zara

Top: Charity Shop

Skort: Zara

Boots: Topshop

What I wore a few Sundays ago

 

 

 

 Finally, my attempt at a generic jumping picture.

These photographs were taken a few weeks ago hence the title of this post and the change in my hair colour. I try to take as many pictures as possible, and as a result my hard-drive is inundated with unused pictures of my daily outfits. So, here we have today's post...what I wore a few Sundays ago.
Hollie x

Skirt: Topshop

Loafers: Zara

Top: Pop Boutique

Cardigan: Vintage