The Races

Finally, I have the pictures from the races to share with you. The dress I am wearing is from Zara. I decided on this dress mainly due to the colour and the cut around the arms, which is the same front and back. Although I tend not to stick to rules when it comes to what you should, and shouldn't wear, because this was a more formal event I thought I would wear a higher neckline. To accessorize, I wore just a simple necklace, gold watch and my Raybans. The clutch is also from Zara, I chose this to add some contrast in colour and texture with bright yellow and snakeskin. Finally, my shoes are simple black heels from Kurt Geiger. I decided against a hat for two reasons; 1. I didn't want to wear a hat (probably the best reason) and 2. It wasn't ladies day, so you aren't technically obliged to wear one. I feel very grown up in this outfit and it made me feel very womanly as it created curves with the cut. When I bought the dress I was a bit saddened by the fact that there is going to be very few places I will be able to wear it. However, due to the cut I think I'm going to try and style it with a military jacket and some ankle boots and see if that works (I will keep you posted). I'm going to the new Leeds Topshop tomorrow to visit their new flagship store... god help my bank balance :P.
P.S The girl in the pictures with me is one of my besties, Stacey, her dress is from Topshop and comes in loads of colours. I think the colour she has chosen looks amazing with her red hair. 
Enjoy you weekends and the pics.
Holly x

Dress: Zara

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Tweed Jacket: Zara

Clutch: Zara

Sunglasses: Ray-ban

Necklace: Gift

Watch: Gift

Stacey has everything crossed for a win.

End of the day flats where a must!!

We won the final race YAY!!

 

Final picture of the day amongst the sunset and lost bet slips

Friends from other planets

In my last post I mentioned I was going to the races for the first time, well, I had an amazing time! Honestly, if you have never been, I would definitely recommend it. It was worth the money just to see some of the Ladies hats; they gave Princess Beatrice a run for her money. I had taken pictures, but me being the massive doofus that I am, I managed to lose my phone :( .  Luckily my friend grabbed a few snaps so when I have those I will share them with you. I was going to take my camera, but it ended up being a toss up between that, or a pair of flat shoes, and well, flats prevailed. Wearing heels from 11.30 in the morning is not good, they may look good, but when you end up standing like a flamingo letting one foot have a rest and vice versa, then actually, flats probable don't look so bad! Myself, and my friend were the envy of all the flamingos :p.  In the meantime, I have taken some pictures of the outfit I wore today. The jumper I am wearing is mainly inspired by a combination of the fashion weeks, were the embellished sweater seemed to rein supreme. Especially the green Kenzo tiger jumper, I'm green with envy that I don't own it! The Jumper I'am wearing believe it or not is made by my super talented younger sister, she also designs and makes T-shirts. At the moment her theme seems to be space, which is fine by me because I'm loving my little alien friend.

Jumper: My Little Sister (wipes proud tear)

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: New Look 

White & Wooden

I annoy myself sometimes, my poses are very wooden. I'm just left with no choice most of the time, as I take all the pictures myself! Unless my tripod springs arms, legs and suddenly starts requesting I call it Mario Testino, they are going to have to do for now! Sorry guys:(. If you blog, is this a problem you encounter? On a more positive note, it's Friday and its Paris Fashion week (my favourite) With instagram, I really feel like I am in the front row! Tomorrow I'm going to be at the races, which is exciting as it is my first time. Luckily, my friend had the foresight to book a box! Flash floods and heels don't mix!! I will try and take as many pictures as I can or bore my poor friends and ask them to take pictures of me (egotistical). 
Are you doing anything fun this weekend?
Enjoy the pics
Holly x

Instagram:Holliescloset

Jumper:Zara

Shirt:Charity shop

Skinnies:Topshop

Bag: Zara

Sunglasses: Vintage 

When the cats away

You know that English saying 'when the cats away the mice will play.' Well I think I may have taken that saying to the extreme today. The BF is at work (on a Sunday *rolls eyes*), so I decided to raid his  wardrobe and I found this Nike T-shirt. Unfortunately, the fit wasn't right so I decided to cut it... he never wore it anyway (I don' think) and he has as many clothes as me, so with any luck, he won't even notice. Right, I'm off to meet some of my girlfriend's for tea and a gossip.

Enjoy your Sunday and the Pics 

Holly x

T-shirt- Nike 

Skater Skirt: Topshop

Boots: Schuh

Sunglasses: Charity Shop

Necklaces: Gifts