Indoor Confidence: Staying Motivated When Blogging

Necklace- Topshop | Shirt(similar)- Bershka | Jeans- Topshop | Mules- Zara 

I really wanted to post this super simple style but two things happened: the weather wasn't great and to be honest i lost the confidence to shoot outside/shoot in general. This is something that happened on my long abandoned blog, if i stare at my pictures for too long a lot like if you say a word too many times it feels empty and meaningless.

I have to kick myself up the backside and say actually you knew exactly what you meant and how you felt when you styled this. It's a tailored, smart casual style- a real bit of me. It's put together in such an effortless fashion that we can all recreate. I've wanted a pair of mules since last year and pleased to see them picking up speed again. I know i surely am not the only blogger that finds themselves losing steam and confidence to blog but if it means going back to 2010 and posing in my bedroom or around the flat with just the natural lighting where i feel comfortable then that's just what i'll do but giving up this time is not an option.

Myself and perhaps yourself wants to show a creative side, use blogging as an outlet and there is always reason to why you decided 'this is what i want to write, this is what i want to wear and this is what i want to show!' so get comfy, go to mum and dad's back garden where no one is watching or do the opposite and pose in piccadilly circus (you'll have more than one camera on you that's for sure!) just remember why you wanted to do it in the first place: for yourself, for your readers, or to simply share.

I hope you enjoyed this post x


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How To Spring Clean Your Wardrobe

Spring is in full swing, so here's some advice on how to spring clean your wardrobe! (yes i don my comfiest jammies and get to work!)

Figuring Out What Should Go

- Does it still wash properly? 

- Is the colour, pattern, shape and thread still there?

-Is it designer or have sentimental value?

Over time you may find stains on clothes just won't budge or that damp smell won't shift with the best detergent on the market. That along with very faded, over stretched, ill fitting garments with holes and nicks should probably make it's way out. If it's of sentimental value (for example i have a purple jumper given to me by my aunt who has now passed) don't feel bad for keeping it, even it doesn't quite fit any more. If it's designer, it's more than likely of great quality so can stand the test of time in both fashion and wear and if you really don't want it anymore it can fetch you a pretty penny should you choose to part with it.

Where Should It Go?

NEVER in the bin. Textile waste us huge and gross, it's very detrimental to our environment. Shops like H&M, Marks & Spencers, Zara and more offer trade ins or recycling bins. If your clothes and accessories are in good condition but perhaps the style isn't you any more (or like me you've bought the wrong size shoe and worn it, like, once!) give it to a friend or a charity shop. Otherwise take it to your local clothes bank usually found in your recycling refuge or supermarkets. Set up an amazon, eBay or depop account to sell things like jewellery.

Why Clear In The First Place?

Although it's not an obligation i definitely recommend it. Especially if you're a fashion lover. It's great for the mind and those that may wish to explore a more minimal lifestyle. Clearing gives you a chance to organise and lets face it - a clutter free lifestyle is less stressful!

Once it's done, treat yourself to a cuppa and a smile. But then again, why stop at your wardrobe? you can apply a similar outlook to clearing out near enough everything from old books and documents (are they 1st editions, important certificates?) to that pesky email inbox! 

I hope you found this post helpful! Happy clearing! x

A Denim Dream

Jacket (perhaps not online, similar here)- Zara | Top- Asos | Heels- Littlemistress | Sunglasses- Quay

If i had to describe my style it would be soft tailoring, classic but with a sports lux edge and every so often I like to bring that out. This denim jacket caught my eye (and my bank card) the moment i saw it. Over sized and distressed in the perfect blue wash it is my 90's dream and such a statement piece. I paired it with this off the shoulder black top with black leggings giving you 60's Sandy and 2016 Rihanna. 

Zara has some amazing blue tones, statement and denim pieces this season, and another draw to this jacket is it has scribbles and notes all around it which I love. It's out of the ordinary and a take on the badges and appliqué we've seen.

I've recently bought these tri-coloured block heels from littlemistress with lace detailing, that I find so simple yet so effective for all outfits. The neutrals don't take away from anything and yet the style adds to the outfit. The sun is back for a little while and I've found this light outfit works well, I tend to carry a coin purse or clutch when I don't want anything heavy.

Have any jackets caught your eye this season?

A Smooth Transition

Jacket- New Look | Top- Zara | Bag- Zara | Trousers- Asos | Shoes- Zara | Sunglasses- Topshop

So in April we've had sunshine, rain and even a pinch of snow! I struck lucky one weekend and took some photos of an outfit I've worn to transition into the spring months. I love this bat wing top from Zara, although light in colour and look it's a knitted fabric so keeps me warm along with my pleather trousers. 

I'd say ankle boots are a must for traipsing around London; keeping you in style but still comfortable and these high shine boots go so well against the trousers and my bag. My accents were all gold, including these new to die for cat eye sunnies from Topshop. I'm a sunglasses fiend and love the pinched in frames along with the reflective/mirror style that's popular at the moment. Of course I carried my suedette jacket for any strong winds.

You may have noticed there's no floral patterns-yet! but it's just a way for me to come out of the heavier darker colours and fabrics without throwing myself in the deep end

How do you transition to a spring wardrobe? x