NEW YEARS EVE 2 WAYS

New Years Eve is the one night a year you'll see me put in any effort. The majority of 2014 has been incredible and I most definitely want to see it out in style and obviously bring 2015 in with a bang. Me, KB and Bamz are hitting town and so here are two looks, one of which I'll no doubt wake up a little worse for wear in on January 1st 2015. 

- LOOK ONE - 

Inspired by my ultimate girl crush, Sky Ferreira, this look out of the two is definitely the one that feels most natural and I'll probably end up in. I adore her look in the 'Everything is Embarrassing' video and the fact she embraces messy hair. I managed to bag this dress for just £5 from Primark so when it inevitably gets ruined it won't matter in the slightest. Chunky boots, with a bit of a heel but nothing too extreme, you'll never ever see me in them thin heeled numbers - I'll no doubt chuck on a load of rings, let the hair do it's thing and maybe...depending on how sober I am when it comes to lipstick application a red lip. 

THE LOOK

bardot dress - PRIMARK | boots - TOPSHOP | lipstick - REVLON - Rouge Edition in velvet 08

- LOOK TWO - 

Look Two is definitely a wild card and I still can't believe that I am so in love with it. I feel like the 90s chewed me up and spat me back out, sixth Spice Girl anyone? I'm definitely a silver girl and I love the baggy, laid back vibe of the t-shirt dress but how it's also a statement piece. I'd definitely keep accessories to a minimum, letting the chocker do the talking. For someone with my style, I think this screams "IT'S NEW YEARS" but isn't painfully out of our comfort zone. 

THE LOOK

leather jacket - H&M | sports luxe t-shirt dress - H&M | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS | choker - TOPSHOP

WHAT I WORE | BOXING DAY

Is that straight hair you see? Yes, yes it is! Believe me, brushing hair that hasn't been brushed in months isn't fun...at all. But after a day of hanging around in my pj's I wanted to go for something a little more sleek and less boyish than usual for Christmas round two.

I am obsessed with roll necks/turtle necks this AW and this big snuggly number from Primark is no exception. I love that it's a grey but has an ice blue tone to it. If I'm trying to be a little bit less 'just rolled out of bed and yes I'm wearing those tatty boots again" I always go for these pointed toe boots from DP. They're just a little bit sharper than my usual clumpy boots.

So, Christmas is pretty much over now but I am so SO pumped for New Years Eve. I hope you all had an incredible few days with family, friends and food. The most important 3 F's you'll find. I hope you all enjoyed this 3 part "What I Wore" series, it's been fun but hard work photographing outfits every day and uploading them, but I'm really happy with all the posts! 

LOVE xx

THE LOOK

trench coat - ZARA | roll neck sweater - PRIMARK | jeans - DOROTHY PERKINS | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS | fedora - PRIMARK

WHAT I WORE | CHRISTMAS EVE

HAPPY XMAS EVE EVERYONE!!!

[I've decided that I'll be posting my outfit on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day! So make sure you follow my blog via Bloglovin [HERE] to keep up with the looks!]

Today started with a hectic shift at work, what is it with people leaving things to the last minute & loosing their minds? But ended with me heading home, taking Monty for a walk in the countryside and having a good old catch up with my Dad. 

Christmas Eve for me is all about getting dressed up and doing something a little different from usual. I've had this ZARA dress in my wardrobe for a while but I felt today was the perfect day to get it out. Lightweight knit with a ribbed look, it is the perfect dressy but still suitable daytime option. Obviously, I paired it with my chunky TOPSHOP boots, it's enough getting me into a dress - let's not push it with elegant, dainty shoes shall we? I picked up this collection of rings from TOPSHOP as well which I am absolutely in love with and double up as the perfect detail to add to an otherwise quite plain look. It's strangely mild in the UK at the moment, so I threw on my leather jacket and my chunky ZARA duo-print scarf from AW13 to break up the all black and add a little festive red into the mix. 

THE LOOK

ribbed bodycon maxi dress - ZARA | leather jacket - H&M | boots - TOPSHOP | rings - TOPSHOP | duo-print scarf - ZARA

DETROIT, 72

2014 has been all about sports luxe. 

There have been some pieces lost in sports-luxe translation, but there's nothing cooler than the iconic black tee's with the white print. Please can someone get me a 'LENIHAN 95' one ASAP. 

AW13 was the season of Kanye. I was obsessed with garish Givenchy inspired prints, chains and leather; but looking back, I failed miserable. Anyway, I'd like to think this years attempt to incorporate street style, sports luxe and leather is slightly cooler. Let me know Kanye, yeah?

I love this look. It's still comprised of all the elements that I wear day to day, skinny's, a baggy tee and bomber jacket; but it's got little twists that make it a little bit more unique than my usual shit. Also let's just take a moment to talk about these be-a-utiful boots from TOPSHOP shall we? I cannot get over them, they're so chunky and masculine but look so rad with everything, even dresses on a night out. 

THE LOOK 

bomber jacket - TOPMAN | jersey - H&M menswear | leather look trousers - ZARA | boots - TOPSHOP

I TRIED TO WARN YOU, EVERYTHING IS BLACK AND WHITE

Let's be real here, it's getting pretty damn cold outside but that means one thing, layering...and that's the best part of A/W right?

It's been a long time since I've hit Topshop and this sleeveless Ponte jacket [HERE] caught my eye instantly. Although I'm kinda gutted it's not in black, it's a good excuse to add some different tones into my wardrobe. I've always loved the contrast of a really tailored, sharp piece with a more laid back, grunge style. Think: Zara meets Urban Outfitters. Perfect teamed with ripped skinnys and pointed Chelsea boots, I threw on a slouchy black jumper and my leather jacket over the top. Obviously, this kind of sleeveless jacket looks rad underneath loads of different styles of coat! It's such a versatile piece you could definitely dress it up, or leave it casual as I have in this look. 

THE LOOK

sleeveless jacket - TOPSHOP | jumper - PRIMARK | jeans - ZARA | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS

& IT ALL COMES DOWN TO A SUNRISE ON THE EAST SIDE

 I don't run...but I all but broke my body scrambling to get my paws on this bomber jacket. 

Damn you TOPMAN.

khaki heavyweight bomber jacket - £45.00 - here - size S

I love the aesthetic of bomber jackets, they're the epitome of 'throw on and go'. I pretty much live in my leather jacket so it's cool to finally have an alternative. I've been looking for something really laid back, something simplistic with minimal hardwear and this ticks all the boxes. I'm also a massive sucker for the khaki green colour, it looks rad with black. All in all, Topman never seem to get it wrong. 

The rest of the look is nothing new. 

Ripped jeans, the scoop neck tee from Topshop and my chunky heeled boots from Dorothy Perkins are basically another skin. I think the bomber works perfectly with the rest of the outfit and gives it little bit of a revamp, adding some colour and a different finish to my usual leather jacket. 

THE LOOK

bomber jacket - TOPMAN | basic tee - TOPSHOP | jeans - DOROTHY PERKINS | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS 

UNDERDOG, JUST LOOK AT THE MESS YOU MADE

It's Friday, someone get me a drink ASAP. 

Nights out with the gang always start out with the intention of being chilled but seem to end with me crawling into bed after one too many tequila shots. 

I've never really been into getting overly dressed up for nights out 'cause let's face it...my make-up is usually ruined by 11pm and who's really got time for heels? I think my natural style dictates a more casual approach to nights out or maybe it's the fact that as a gang we're more likely to hit dodgy bars than clubs, so it doesn't reallllly matter. 

Either way, I'm a big fan of this look. 

TOPMAN's long-length tee's [here] double up as the perfect tee shirt dress on a night out. I love that they're basic, baggy and give off that effortless look. Obviously, it's not a Gabi-look without a leather jacket and VANS...let's be real here. Oh and I chucked on my fedora...wind + my hair ends up looking like Monica from F.R.I.E.N.D.S and no one needs that, not at all. 

I've been after a choker for quite a while now, but I wanted a cool one not a tacky plastic number. Of course I just happened to be in Topshop today and I saw this for £8.50 and I fell in love. It's got a black stone [black is best] and it's silver, what more could you want? It definitely reminds me of something Urban Outfitters would do. 

THE LOOK

leather jacket - H&M | t-shirt - TOPMAN | shoes - VANS [original black] | chocker - TOPSHOP | fedora - PRIMARK

DARLING HOLD ME IN YOUR ARMS THE WAY YOU DID LAST NIGHT

According to my Nan, I'm a goth and that's probably a tell-tell sign I wear a little too much black. But then she also asked if I was having a breakdown because of my purple hair...so, sorry Nan but goth it is. 

I brought this duster kimono from Topshop a while ago now, it was definitely an impulse buy. It was black, reminiscent of a duster coat and on the 'last chance to buy' rack so obviously, I got far too carried away and bought it. 'till now, I've not actually worn it [considering it cost £45 I probably should wear it more] but it's one of those pieces that's quite hard to style. It's so chilly in the UK at the moment and by complete chance, I threw it on with this outfit and well...ladies and gentleman by complete fluke I managed to put together a look I've absolutely fallen in love with. 

It's such a classic look made of really simple elements but I think it looks super cool. Obviously, ripped skinny jeans [as usual] were the go-to staple for this outfit and I've been living in this black cami [instead of that silky material, it's jersey which fits 10x better and goes with everything]. Boots as per, seriously, I can't wait for my 'shoe collection' post to go live because I've been on a shoe craze at the moment. It might sound silly but I'm loving a belt-look at the mo, I don't wear a lot of jewellery or accessories so I think the bronze buckle of the belt just breaks up the black slightly, plus it keeps those trousers in place. 

duster kimono - Topshop // skinny jeans - Dorothy Perkins // jersey cami - Dorothy Perkins // boots - Dorothy Perkins 

SPEAK IT OUT LOUD, INSTEAD OF LIVING IN YOUR HEAD

Summer's fading in England. It's too chilly to still be in shorts & a tee but too warm to be doing the whole jeans/jumper combo, so it's all about keeping warm but not breaking into a sweat when the sun suddenly comes out of nowhere after a torrential downpour. Oh England. 

I'm forcing myself to not slip into my all black ways [just yet] so monochrome with a pop of electric blue will do. Let's be honest, slouchy jumpers are the best part of winter and this baggy black number from Primark is without a doubt my new favourite thing. Super soft and slouchy, it looks great with jeans and/or skirts. Teamed with this New Look mini skirt, I think it emphasises the gingham print. We all know I am obsessed with this oversized bag from Zara electric blue is one of my favourite colours and in my opinion it looks ace contrasted with black. SHOCK horror, there's no Harry Styles wannabe boots in this post; I've gone back to my Dorothy Perkins heeled boots form last Autumn/Winter. Oh and I'm still trying to make a fedora happen, not sure how I feel about me/hats. 

fedora - Primark // jumper - Primark // gingham miniskirt - New Look // boots - Dorothy Perkins // bag - Zara

SLEEPLESS IN LONDON, ALL I THINK ABOUT IS YOU

Sometimes, being stuck in my all black ways, it gets a little tricky to implement colour/patterns. However, Dorothy Perkins has the cure to my all-black-obsession. This floral kimono caught my eye and yanno when you see a piece and in your head a million different looks pop up [I'm really hoping this isn't just me] - well this is just one variation I had in mind. I'm genuinely so surprised that I managed to put together an entire outfit entirely composed of Dorothy Perkins. Last year I fell in love with my leather midi-skirt from River Island, but after putting down the cakes and hitting the gym it no longer fits. AW13 was me trying my hardest to be a mixture of Kardashian/Kanye and this year, I'm much more into the 60's mini skirt vibe, so this little leather skirt was an instant "YAAAASSS". Oh and let's not get onto boots really shall we? I'm trying not to say too much because an entire post dedicated to my shoe collection is on it's way and that's where we can drool, but seriously Dottie P are on point [get it...on point...pointed toe boots, I won't quit the day job don't worry] with their boots at the mo. We all know I have major boot envy when it comes to Harry Styles, but sadly Saint Laurent are a tad bit out of my price range. 

All in all, this look is a little less Gabi than most of the outfits you'll see on my blog but I'm rather in love with it. I'm a massive fan of black mixing with the pastel floral print of the kimono and the texture of the leather skirt. 

kimono - Dorothy Perkins // faux leather mini skirt - Dorothy Perkins // boots - Dorothy Perkins // croptop - H&M