Tunic Dress: H&M - £7.99.
Cardigan: Boohoo.com. Very similar to this one!
I’ve never been one to stock up on wardrobe basics before, I’ve always just preferred filling my wardrobe with pretty dresses and it took me a long time to jump on to the leggings bandwagon! I’m finally at that stage where I don’t feel the need to look ‘cutesy’ every day in a floral or patterned dress because sometimes it’s okay to go for the comfy look! The slight empire line cut of this tunic makes it incredibly flattering. It would be even more flattering for me if I cinched it in with a skinny belt which I ordinarily would do, but I was channeling comfortable and relaxed & cinching doesn’t really sound like a comfortable or relaxed word!
Like many tops/dresses on the high street I wish it were just an inch or two longer. I’ve come to the conclusion that I have an abnormally long body & that’s why things that are a good length on most people, look a bit short on me. Never mind, after all, project tone-up-legs is the reason I’ve just purchased an exercise bike! In leggings I don’t think my legs are that bad, I’m certainly not as repulsed by my thighs as I used to be, but no way will I be showing them off without leggings, or at least tights, just yet. Nuh uhh!
Initial Necklace: 16th Birthday Present.
Feather Necklace: ASOS - Similar to this one - £5.50.
Heart Ring: Scape Jewellery - £12.99.
Amethyst Ring & Silver Ring: Vintage.
Gold Peace Ring: ASOS - £5.
Nail Polish: Revlon Purple Petal.
Wearing more simple items of clothing means I can go all out on the jewellery front, which I’m loving. I’ve had this long feather necklace from ASOS for a little while now and I’ve barely worn it, which is a shame because I love it so much. I’m also on a little bit of a ring kick, not so much costume rings because I’m growing tired of how quickly they tarnish, but I’d really like to find a few more inexpensive real silver rings to add to my collection.
Base: Illamasqua Light Liquid Foundation in shade 133, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair & Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation in Blondie as a setting powder.
Cheeks: NYX Natural Cream Blusher, NARS Douceur Powder Blusher & a touch of MAC Rose Ole Highlighting Powder.
Eyes: MAC Vintage Selection Paint Pot, Urban Decay Sin Eyeshadow from the Naked Palette, MAC Blacktrack Fluid Line Gel Eyeliner & Collection 2000 Big Fake Mascara.
These photographs really show how much my hair has been lightened by the John Frieda controlled lightening spray! I’m so happy with the colour & strangely, for a product that contains bleach, my hair feels much much healthier and stronger! I’m not complaining there, it needed a bit of a boost!
Do you have a lot of basic items in your wardrobe? Do you feel that they help you to put together a wide range of outfits? Or do you prefer stocking up on more detailed pieces & styling them in a similar way each time you wear them? I’d love to know, I’d love to learn some more fashion and styling tips from you stylish bunch because I'm clueless!
xoxo
Cute little peace ring!
ReplyDeleteI've got a mix of basics and more detailed stuff, it's always nice to have the option of basics when I can't decide what to wear :) I like wearing a printed belt if the rest of the outfit is too simple though xo
Ooh I have that tunic too! I had to go to 3 different H&Ms just to find my size. The H&M where I live is rubbish, I have to travel to Birmingham if I want to find something decent. I really love the colour! It's so pretty, I've actually dyed my hair that colour! Obsessed much?
ReplyDeleteGreat post xx
The tunic looks awesome on you! Especially love your jewellery!
ReplyDeletebtw.. I actually had a hassle free experience with H&M but am now too scared to buy again in case they mess up my order haha!
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Your necklace is so lovely! I'm loving the tunic dress also! The colours in this outfit are lush c:
ReplyDeleteI need to get some more basic items for my wardrobe! xx
your hair does really look lighter; absolutely lush! exact same thing with the long body thing, annoying!
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LOVE the top and the peace ring. I think I'm going to have to buy one of the tops, I'm always after long ones but never seem to find them :/
ReplyDeletei absolutely love the colour of the dress, it goes beautifully with the grey too x
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks lighter indeed!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress.
I have tons of clothes and can never find anything to wear LOL, so what I've been doing recently is join Pinterest to get ideas of outfits I can create with what I already own. I've found a few great outfits already!
wow 50 minutes travel time for your H&M store?! That is a long ride. Glad the shopping trip wasnt a bust.
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish my hair went like yours!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that tunic - I'd seen it online & not thought much about it but it looks really nice on. I've spent about the last year stocking up on basics & I've found the more detailed pieces work really well with them now - definitely far more options & I'm less bored with my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog :)
Lois xx
Ooo I love more basic outfit that you can jazz up with jewellery. Gorgeous items you have there too the heart and peace rings are so cute! :)
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Looking lovely xx love those tops best get myself to h&m!! Love the peace ring too, I've got an obsession with peace symbols!! Haha!
ReplyDeleteBeth xxx
I've been looking at these tunics, I'll definately be buying some now! xx
ReplyDeleteI love your hair! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteAlso love the jewellery. Of course! x
lovely! the tunic flatters you so well. I really love your jewelrry too xx
ReplyDeleteyou look lovely, that burgundy red really suits you <3
ReplyDeletefor me basic pieces really help, specially because I love lace clothes so sometimes it's hard to combine them with other detailed pieces.
ReplyDeleteyou're so pretty! x
Yes, your hair definitely looks lighter and very pretty too! :) I love the outfit -- your eye colour is so beautiful by the way! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love your little heart ring x
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful - red is definitely your colour! I'm so in love with your heart ring, I'm going to be dropping hints for something like that from my boyfriend. It's so 'me'! <3 x x
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely, love the colour of that tunic and make-up looks pretty. x
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