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Wednesday, 14 October 2015

Tips for Looking Great For Less.

I love when fashion that is affordable and this look comes under £30, shoes included. The trick saving money?

1) Save your money to the end of 1 season and the beginning of another and buy cute cross over peices that work well in either. This crop sweater is perfect for the chillier side of a British weather which we are all experiencing now. Top: H&M £5 Sale.

2) Pay attention to charity shop windows. I spotted this tartan kilt for £10

3) Look out for closing down / moving location sales. There are loads in London, so be sure to keep an eye out. I got these in a shop closing on Oxford St, for £15

Save money on the outfit so you can spend on beauty. It is all about the staples: hair face & shoes.

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Loves and Finds: Crop Bustier from H and M

Who says lingerie is just for wearing underneath? I came across this crop bustier from H&M and thought it was just to beautiful to conceal!

Great with a high waisted skirt, jeans or trousers, this crop supports the boobs and dramatises an hour glass shape, whilst offering killer support.

I got mine from H&M who have some great bustiers for really reasonable prices. Check in store or see my favourites below.

Lace Bustier, £14.99

For those with a smaller chest, this is perfect. Also comes in white and nude!

Non wire, lace bustier £12.99

Sequined Bustier £12.99

OOTD: Casual City Chic

Ever since I bought this high drama wool hat from H&M the other day, and I have basically been finding excuses to wear it as much as possible. Yesterday my sister and I were headed on a shopping trip around Selfridges and I wanted to look chic, but comfy in a look that could go easily from day to night, and this is what I came up with.

Dress

The dress is actually a silk evening dress from H&M. Simply cut, it reminds me of a 90s dress. The last time I wore it was new years and I have never actually thought about wearing it out, but yesterday the hat gave me courage. The dress is low cut at the back, I wore a low cut camisole leotard underneath, which also aided keeping my tummy in ;)

Jacket

A casual slouchy jacket from Zara. I got this on sale for around £29.99.

Shoes

The shoes are also Zara, and are a godsend. Punky and cool totally acceptable and chic flat shoes that allowed me to shop and keep my feet- win win.

Makeup

I am really liking brown dark lips for fall with an other wise natural face and lined eyes with copper tones & eyeliner.

Accessories:

Gold is back this season, and I am embracing it. Simplistic, not to chunky and paired with black, it becomes anything but dated.

When it came to night, I simply put on some black stilettos, took of the jacket, and let my figure do its thing.

Hats really don't get enough props- they protect your hair from the rain, protect your bad hair from the world and protect you from being recognised when you see people you don't want to talk to. Yep, hats are basically the guardians in your fashion closet.

So with that ode to hats compete, take a look at this season's must have: Happening hats.

High Street:

H&M

Has a wide range of reasonably priced stylish hats that can make any outfit outstanding. I myself have brought the one below, and it really is a statement piece that enhances an otherwise simple look.

Wool Hat (as seen on me) H&M £14.99

Fake fur Hat, H&M £24.99

Bright Blue Wool Hat H&M £24.99

Wool Hat 14.99 H&M

Wool Hat Brown £14.99 H&M

Zara have some great original hats, I love the Game of Thrones reference on the beenie below, the cat ears one is just too cute and the finish on the wide brimmed hat gives it that added quality.