Scrunchies, Leopard Print & Cosy Coats - What I'm Loving At The Moment | Erin

Autumn is just around the corner and I couldn't be any happier! The colder months are the best by far no matter how much I contradict myself by saying how I love sitting out in the sun. After spending a couple of weeks in Portugal soaking it all up and enjoying the last bits of Summer, I'm more ready than ever to get into my jumpers and big coats. In light of this, I thought I'd do a post on all of the things that I'm loving at the moment including those Autumnal pieces that are starting to creep back into my wardrobe.

Scrunchies:

I honestly find scrunchies so cute! I recently purchased a pack of three off ASOS from New Look that were only £3.99 and I just love them. It just adds the cutest little touch to your hair where a normal bobble/hair tie is just plain. They're definitely coming back into fashion, reminding us that you don't have to be at school to be able to pull them off but also bringing back the 90's once again. Totally something that you could buy in every different colour way and pattern and keep buying more to add to your collection. Love them!

Leopard/Animal Print:

This is something I never thought I would be complimenting. I've never looked at an animal print piece of clothing and gone to buy it - until today. For me, growing up, leopard printed clothing especially was something that was stereotypically quite tacky. Always worn as a quite loud outfit with short skirts and usually a lot of skin on show. Somewhere between this, I feel like it's become much more toned down and a lot more wearable shall we say. It's definitely on trend at the moment as it's everywhere you turn and even I've joined the bandwagon and bought myself a bodysuit from Boohoo.

I actually love the colouring on it. It goes so well tucked into high waisted trousers with a belt and leather jacket over the top. As it's a proper bodysuit and doesn't have the poppers, it was really tight on me so after doing some last minute DIY and cutting through the bottom, I managed to style it quite well. Leopard print and other animal prints are a yes from me.

Cosy Coats:

I don't know anyone who doesn't love this season for creating a new coat collection every year - it has to be done. There are so many that I've seen that I already have on my wishlist. After a day trip to Leeds, I found the perfect cosy coat that I was dying to get my hands on the minute I got back (should've just impulse bought at the time I know). Also from New Look, it's so dreamy and being black you know you can't go wrong. It's definitely swayed me more towards the fluffy, teddy coats rather than the more practical parka. I'm also much preferring the mid length, slightly oversized but just right coat.

Culottes:

Literally the comfiest things ever. I wore these on both the plane there and back to Portugal and they're just a dream. I love how breathable they are to wear and it's just so easy to tuck a t-shirt in and be set with them. They're definitely something that again I would never normally wear but have grown to love once I've finally tried them. Considering how thin of a material they are, I wouldn't recommend wearing them going into the colder months but culottes are definitely something that I will be wearing a lot more of in the future and will hopefully get myself a collection going.

YoungBlood/ Shawn Mendes:

Both of these albums have been out for a while now, both with a different sound but I'm still loving them. I've been a fan of both artists since they were starting out so to hear them produce music like this is music to my ears - literally! They have such a good range of songs and just make for two amazing albums. If you haven't heard of them, the artists are 5 Seconds Of Summer and Shawn Mendes.

IntheFrow - The New Fashion Rules

 So this hasn't actually been released yet but I cannot tell you how excited I am to get my hands on it. Victoria is one of my favourite bloggers and I honestly get so inspired by everything of hers, so this is just the cherry on the cake for me! It's amazing that she's been able to achieve this and just the fact that she's written a book makes me so excited. It definitely looks like one for the fashion lovers out there, I just can't wait to read!

The After Series:

Staying on the topic of books and reading, one thing I am loving at the minute is the 'After' series by Anna Todd. If you haven't heard of this already, the series was written as a fanfiction based on Harry Styles and was then published into a series of books. I'm actually really enjoying reading the series as just a normal romance rather than a fanfiction. It's got me back into reading and reminded me of how much I used to love it. It's such a relaxing feeling being able to pick up a book and just take some time out to read it. Definitely one of the best things to do on a rainy night in.

Leave a comment and tell me what you're loving at the minute! I would love to hear from you. Also are you more into the Winter or are you still wishing it was Summer?

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Until Wednesday

Erin x

Celebrity Looks I'm Loving - Winter Style | Erin

Hello to you all! Feels like it’s been so much longer than two weeks since I last posted! There’s been so many celebrity looks that I’ve been loving and so I wanted to write all about them and share them with you.

Trousers: 

 












I love the trouser look at the moment. There’s so many different patterns, colours and shapes that it just makes them such an exciting piece in a wardrobe. Personally, I prefer the more tapered styles however, so many celebs can pull off both the flared trouser and the frilled style. Although I love the Yeezy neutral colours and the comfy/classy wear that is created with the range of pants, I much prefer the pops of colour or the patterns that the three looks that I picked all have going on. I love the contrast between pattern and plain or bright colour paired with a more classic black or white.

Faux Fur/Fluffy Jackets:



These have got to be the cosiest looking jackets of the season! I love that they’re more of the teddy material rather than fur and I have been dying to get my hands on one. Between the styles that I looked at, each are different colour tones and different lengths which shows how you can wear it in so many ways - another plus! With each one, they are all paired with different looks. Kim is casual but classy as she pairs her joggers with heels and the coat just pulls this all together. Rosie has worn it with as more of a chic look as a whole where Lauren is quite smart casual. Although it’s not as practical for the wet weather, I absolutely love this style and the look of the jacket.
 
Shorter Boots:



Throughout the season, knee length boots have been so popular - especially wearing them with an oversized jumper as the ‘forgot-the-pants-look’ as the media like to call it. This style is so easy to wear but I just much prefer the shorter boots. I love an ankle boot but calf boots have especially caught my eye. The chunkier, shorter and all around more stylish boot can be paired with a casual outfit as well as more glam (and you don’t have to have long legs to pull these off!).I feel like again, both Kendall and Selena have totally different outfits going on but are still able to pull of the style of boot with everything that they are wearing. Of course it has something to do with the fact that they could literally pull off a bin bag but looking at their outfits, the boot brings back that classic winter look.

Side Stripe:



The side stripe is so flattering, especially on a trouser. If you know me, you’ll know I’m absolutely obsessed with stripes and so with finding trousers with a stripe down the side, just amazing! I think it also works so well on a top and is the simple detail that is needed to bring a piece of clothing alive. It’s such a versatile style that can be turned glam with a pair of heels but can also be worn with a pair of trainers. Missguided have brought out a range with Umbro and they have incorporated their branding into the side stripe on their top which looks great. It’s just enough against the all black. It makes the clothing look more smart casual where Umbro its a sportswear brand and wouldn't normally be seen on anything of this style.

Jumper Dress:



Another cosy winter look - the best! Both of these looks are styled differently. I like that Blake has gone for more of a Punk like style of lace up boots where Hailey wears trainers. You can tell that the jumper dress is another piece that is so easy to pair up with whatever you’re feeling on the day. I prefer the boots paired with it as I like them more with Winter looks anyways but I think the overall outfit looks more put together and just generally goes better. I think a pair of high top converse would go really well with this particular style in terms of trainers but I’m a sucker for a pair of boots so I’m more biased towards them for this look.


Mens Contrasting Colour Jumpers:



Thought I’d throw in a little something from the menswear that I’ve been loving throughout winter and that’s colour contrasting sweaters/jumpers. I feel like looking at mens street style, you get a lot of the same. Plain jumpers or hoodies or the tight long sleeved tops that show off the muscles look. Seeing jumpers like these are something new and different and I like it! First of all the one that Proudlock is wearing looks amazingly cosy and you’ll have probably worked out by now that cosy in Winter for me is priority. But looking at Rafferty Law’s style of course he’s going to look good as he is a model, I just think the design looks so simplistic but so effective. Even though the colours are very toned down and almost dull, they just work so well together that it brings out such a sophisticated looking piece.
 
 Frill Sleeves, Neck and Hems:

 
I wouldn’t say I was one of the most girly girly there is out there and so frills for me are a no-no but this style of top is just so cute! Plain long sleeved tops are a staple piece to a Winter wardrobe and can be matched with literally anything. To give them a little something extra, there’s tiny wave like frills on the hems, sleeve holes and as Cami wears, on the neck. In 2017, flares made a comeback and with that came the massive bell sleeved tops and ruffle bits everywhere. To not look as extravagant with this style, I think they’re so easy to pull off and just aren’t as full on as some of the other pieces that are seen today. Sometimes a little less is more and like Selena wears, it’s an opportunity to add a little bit of colour detailing as well which makes it look even cuter!

You can probably tell that I much prefer Winter fashion over Summer and I think its just the perfect time to be wrapped up in massive jumpers but stay looking great whilst doing it. I would love to hear from you and your thoughts. Who is your celebrity style crush? What looks have you been loving throughout the Winter and is there anything that I’ve missed that has been your number one look of the season? Comment and let me know what you’re thinking! As always both of our social media links are on the page so be sure to give us a follow on those.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you’ve enjoyed reading! Look out for Georgie’s post next week.

Until Wednesday

Erin xx