AIN'T NOBODY TRILLER THAN ME, AIN'T NOBODY TRILLER THAN SCOTT

title: Travi$ Scott - 3500

bomber jacket - topman

mesh vest - urban renewal / urban outfitters

jeans - topshop distressed jamie jeans

sports bra - nike dry fit

boots - classic dr martens

watch - mens casio

clutch bag - topshop

WON'T YOU BE MY ELECTRIC, BABY? I WANT THIS FEELING TO STAY

"OH-EM-GEE YOU HAVE ORANGE HURRR" omg I know how tragic, that's what happens when ur stuck in the mid-stages of bleaching your hair...but TheLenihanLook must stop for no man, no bleach, no nothing. 

You can currently snap up these shorts for £11.25 [HERE]

Today's look is a variation of lots of different outfits I've seen floating around. Interchanging culottes [Alex, I'm stealing your style big-time] and cigarette pants for my boy-shorts [Angus Young, I hope you're proud?], I'm semi-formal for once.
Okay, so of course I needed a laid back element - enter my sliced in half Topman tee. Throw on a leather jacket, some heeled boots and a snapback [I know I don't look half as cool in a snapback as I think I do] and you're good to go. I love the formal elements crossed with more of an urban vibe. It's one of those looks that'd also look super cool with Nike trainers and a bomber jacket.

T H E    L O O K

leather jacket - H&M

crop tee shirt - TOPMAN [normal tee sliced in half]

formal shorts - DOROTHY PERKINS

watch - CASIO MENS

snapback - H&M

YOU'RE CRAZY AND YOU NEVER FADED

Taking a lil break from OOTD's on TheLenihanLook has done me the world of good. 

I'm going back to basics. I want this blog to be more of a look book, less stressing over snazzy location hunting and more emphasis on the actual look. 

These days it's rare you'll see me in a tight midi-skirt, but in an attempt to beat the Monday blues, we're going for something a little more risqué than usual. Obviously I had to take the formality away of the midi - enter my leather jacket, chunky boots and mens socks. Focusing on my waist, rather than 'dem hips n thighs' I sliced my plain black t-shirt from Topman in half. Oh and because I'm *desperately* trying to put some colour into my wardrobe, here's an electric blue oversized bag for ya. 

leather jacket - H&M | top - TOPMAN | midi skirt - H&M | boots - TOPSHOP | bag - ZARA | watch - MENS CASIO | nail varnish - Maybelline Bleached Neons in Chic Chartreuse [yes the highlighter nail varnish from last summer is BACK!] 

T H E - C L O S E T - C O N F I D E N T I A L - T A G

Before we get into this, let's take a moment to talk about my gal Lola [who tagged me to do this]. Not only is she the loveliest girl you'll ever speak to, she's got THE coolest style. Kanye you've got serious competition from this lil honey. If you haven't seen her blog, go...run...now
>  IXMLOLA.com 

Today, we're doing a clothing Q & A, so if you're nosy to have a little peek into my closet, hang around! 

THE OLDEST ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE 

BY far the oldest and most expensive item in my wardrobe, a vintage Versus Versace dress. I've not actually worn this, unless you count prancing round to 90s music pretending I'm Kate Moss, but I'm saving it for when I'm the girlfriend to a famous rockstar and so I can wear it with Doc Marten's at their headline gig at Glastonbury. Yeah, I've thought about it don't worry.

THE NEWEST ITEM[S] IN YOUR WARDROBE? 

I actually brought these two pieces quite a while ago but they've not seen the light of day on my blog, so let's chat about them. I really want to incorporate a little 70s into my look but it's proving harder than expected. I love my denim pinafore from Topshop that I got in the sale last year and this summer, I think it's going to be a love affair with this tan number. I also nabbed this turtle neck horizonal striped crop-top to either wear underneath the pinafore until it gets a little warmer or with MOM jeans, of course. 

pinafore - BUY HERE | crop top - BUY HERE

THE BIGGEST BARGAIN

NOTTING Hill is to thank for this next item. [note to self, you'll always find the best bits in charity shops in the richer areas of London]. The Cancer Research shop just off of Portobello had so many Urban Outfitters/Urban Renewal pieces for under £10 and I would've gone crazy if I had a little more $$ in the bank. I managed to snap up this crop-top for just £6 and I can't stop wearing it [OOTD coming soon]. I feel like you guys are gunna see this piece a lot this summer. 

 THE CHEAPEST/MOST AFFORDABLE ITEM THAT I WEAR/USE A LOT 

I didn't quite realise just how much TOPSHOP there was going to be in this tag & it's purely coincidental but honestly, I've found their basics to be the best. Yeah you can go to Primark and pick up basics for a couple of ££ but they just don't last, to be fair I'm not saying these will go on for years and years, but they do last a heck of a lot better than other basics I've tried. 

v-neck vest BUY HERE | ribbed crop cami BUY HERE | strappy cami BUY HERE | 

cold shoulder ribbed top BUY HERE

THE BIGGEST WASTE OF MONEY? 

HONESTLY *impulse buy* doesn't even sum this up, because I love this dress so damn much and I'm hoping what with current trends - summer 2015 will be the season for this Kate Moss collection dress [even if we are a year late]. I just haven't had the right opportunity to wear this, I want to either wear it on a night out somewhere cool [not my local dodgy bars] or at a festival with Doc's and a sh*t tone of tribal jewellery. Was it worth the money, probably not, but I'm such a snob I'm glad I managed to nab something from the collection. 

- 3 FAVOURITE ITEMS? - 

 BUY HERE
NO explanation needed really, this bomber jacket is like a second skin to me. Probably the best item of clothing I brought all of 2014 I will wear this until the sleeves fall off, even then, I'll wear it.

*SALE* SOLD OUT

I pretty much wear these shoes 24/7 regardless of whether I'm at work or heading on a night out - they're the best. I'm kinda annoyed I didn't pick up a second pair cause they were only £20 in the sale and I'll be gutted when these babies die. They're just the perfect boot to toughen up an outfit without enduring the pain my Doc's cause on every outing. 

BUY HERE
I'VE been after a pair proper blue vintage looking MOM jeans and I managed to nab this pair in my local Topshop, they were the last pair so it must've been fate. Similarly to the bomber jacket, it's rare you'll see me in anything but these bad boys. 

I really enjoyed doing this post, so much so I think I'll do this every now and then as my wardrobe changes and evolves. Like a monthly favourites but a less-regular-monthly-favourites-for-clothes-not-beauty-cause-I-suck-at-make-up.

Thanks to Lola for tagging me. There's no doubt you'll see us in another collab soon!

HAVE A SMOKE, POUR A DRINK, STEAL A KISS IN THE DARK

Today's been a tease. It's been so damn sunny [cold as balls in the wind, but we'll overlook that] and all I want to do is fast forward to mid-June. 

In a moment of madness, I decided to make good use of the January sales and stock up for summer. [Right now my wardrobe is looking pretty cool, but pretty chilly]. I've been obsessed with this print for ages now and as soon as I saw this dress in the sale on Missguided I snapped it up. So many fashion bloggers claim M/G to be their holy grail but I've had so much trouble with them in the past so I was super reluctant to buy this BUT it's exceeded all my expectations. 

I love the faux-shirt sleeves that tie up, you guys know I love tying a plaid shirt around my waist so this is right up my street. It's rare you'll see me in a dress but this piece has a real laid back vibe to it, I cannot wait for summer to throw it on without tights and just a pair of VANS and go. 

It's still pretty darn chilly so I threw on my Topman bomber jacket that never seems to leave my shoulders at the moment and of course, the chunkiest boots you'll ever see from Topshop. Oh and let's not forget the most hideously beautiful sunglasses you've ever seen. I'll be wearing them until they inevitably break, so get used to 'em. 

THE LOOK

bomber jacket - TOPMAN | dress - MISSGUIDED [sale] | boots - TOPSHOP [sale] | sunnies - NEW LOOK [sale] | layered necklace - H&M | watch - CASIO [mens]

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

HAUL | TOPMAN X URBAN OUTFITTERS X H&M X TOPSHOP

I really suck at buying Christmas presents. I come up with all these ideas then 'accidentally' wander into Urban Outfitters and ten minutes later I've got some rad new clothes and no Christmas pressies. So, here's some of the bits I've picked up recently!

U R B A N   O U T F I T T E R S

size S | Sparkle & Fade | £22 

Inspired by Lexi [FashionFilth] and all the rad cut-out clothes she rocks, I've been on the hunt for the perfect piece. Obviously, I didn't have to look any further than Urban Outfitters, more specifically Sparkle and Fade. They're a brand I absolutely love, it's usually full of black androgynous pieces. I love that this particular top can be transformed from a laid look in the day to a more eye catching night time look. Slightly longer at the back than the front, as well as being a little bit sheer - it's one of those great throw on and go pieces that we all know I love. 

T O P M A N

NEW YORK printed tee | size S | £16.00

I really can't put into words how much I love TOPMAN at the moment. You guys all know by now that I'm a jeans and tee gal, which is actually a lot harder than you'd think. I'm forever on the hunt for tee's that have something unique about them but aren't too obnoxious. So, of course, as soon as I saw this upside-down NEW YORK printed tee, I had to have it. Monochrome, rolled sleeves and minimalism...what's not to love? 

khaki heavyweight bomber jacket | size M | £45 [buy HERE]

I've already featured this bomber jacket in an OOTD [HERE] but I wanted to talk about it all over again because I've seriously fallen in love. 

I've been looking for the perfect bomber for a while now. I initially wanted to get an all black with silver hardware but as soon as I saw this khaki colour I ditched that plan. I'm well aware that Topshop are offering an all but identical version but I just prefer the less fitted structure of the guys option. It's so darn warm and looks ace with an all black outfit. All in all, it's the perfect laid back jacket.

T O P S H O P

sleeveless ponte jacket | size 10 | £42 [buy HERE]

To see one of the ways I styled this click HERE. I picked up this sleeveless jacket in Selfridges after drooling over/taking inspiration from the insane Zadig and Voltaire AW14 collection. It's the perfect layering piece, as well as integrating a different shade into my usual all black outfits. Plus, it incorporates that slightly more formal edge to my 'just rolled out of bed' look, a contrast I love teaming together.

textured sleeveless tunic | size 10 | £34 [buy HERE]

AW14 for me has been all about deep, rich greens. I love mixing this shade in with an all black outfit, I think the contrast works really well together. I nabbed this tunic mainly as a piece for work 'cause I have to switch up my style from a little less 'just rolled out of bed' to 'smart, en-trend and appropriate for the brand'. As well as that, I wanted something a little smarter than usual for dinners and events over the festive period. The only downside to this piece is the material, it's that crepe type stuff that's a bitch to iron - but all in all, I love the shapelessness to the tunic, with the split up either side, the high neck and the longer back. 

H & M

[I am wearing a top promise, it was my sports bra hence it not being visable!]

size XS | £7.99

H&M are always an great place to buy basics, you can't go wrong with their basic mini skirts for £4.99 or their slightly thicker jersey midi skirts [above] for £7.99. I think a good, curve hugging midi skirt is essential for any wardrobe, either to wear with a slouchy jumper or a crop top on a night out. 

size S | £14.99

I brought this piece purely on impulse, [KB I'm looking at you] and I loved it. I got it home, styled it and loved it...but a week or so later, I'm just not so sure. Ignore the black bodycon dress, we're looking at the ankle length sheer dress. It's so cool, but I'm not 100% sure I'm cool enough to pull it off. I was thinking of adding a pair of chunky heeled boots, a dark lip and what not but I'm dead worried it'll look completely ridiculous. 

All in all, these are some of the pieces I've picked up lately. Now someone follow me around and slap my wrist if you see me buying anything else than Christmas presents! 

& 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

DARKEN THE CITY, NIGHT IS A WIRE

Am I the only one that finds these 'from where I stand' snaps hard to take? I spent a good ten minutes on the train station platform grumbling to myself because lets face it, all those cool bloggers make it look so easy and I just couldn't get the hang of it. Anywhere, we got there in the end...kinda.

Brunette's back, back, back, back again! 

It's October and for some reason, British weather is still all over the place. It's ridiculously warm by lunch time [much to my frustration, I want to wear my jumpers!!!] but freezing in the morning so outfit choices are stupidly difficult. 

There are a few pieces this A/W that I'm obsessing over, one being turtle necks and the other being bottle green. I have really obvious collar bones and I'm quite concious of them so high necked pieces are something I naturally gravitate to. This bottle green crop top from Topshop is the perfect layering piece to implement colour into an outfit. We've discussed these printed Dorothy Perkins trousers before and ever since I brought them I've been wearing them non-stop. Teaming this look with my DP pointed-toe Chelsea boots [see first snap], a Topman scarf and H&M leather jacket - it's a look I'm loving. 

scarf - TOPMAN | leather jacket - H&M | crop-top - TOPSHOP | trousers - DOROTHY PERKINS | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS

COLLECTIVE HAUL | ZARA, TOPMAN, TOPSHOP

[please ignore the eczema on my arm in some of these snaps :-(]

October is a month of madness. What with working full-time, rushing in and out of Central London for loads of different reasons, attending a couple of exciting events, gigs and let's not forget I'm 19 at the end of the month; it's going to be crazy. On one of my last free Sunday's for a while, I hopped on the tube and spent the day shopping with one of my best-buds Maddy who recently moved away to Uni. Here's the stuff I picked up. 

ZARA

No one does autumn/winter like ZARA. Hitting the Regents Street store, I had to show a massive amount of self-control 'cause their shoe collection is just flawless at the moment; but I managed to grab a couple of gems. 

£9.99 | size S

I've learnt that if you can afford it, which I only can nowadays thanks to working full-time, investing money in good quality basics is the best foundations for any good wardrobe. ZARA are one of the best high street stores to do this. I'm well aware you can nip to Primark and get this top for £4 but for an extra bit of $$ you get a better quality material, a better cut and all round nicer top. This top is pretty simplistic but it's a great layering piece and the horizontal stripes and monochrome add a bit of detail.

£29.99 | size S

I saw this dress and just fell-in-love. I'm having a massive love affair with midi skirts all over again, teamed with a pair of chunky boots and leather jacket it's an effortlessly cool look, plus I find the shape really flatters my figure. Slightly longer than midi, this long sleeved light-knit dress fits me like a dream. I think the neckline is really unique and all together it's a great piece to have for autumn/winter. 

£12.99 | size M

Electric blue is probably my favourite colour to wear [besides black, but that's a shade *smart ass comment or what*]. I'm desperate to get my hands on a bodycon electric blue dress but I saw this and it's satisfied my needs for now. Basic lightweight jumpers are an essential at a moment and a pop of colour can't go wrong. 

TOPMAN

You guys know me and Topman have a bond and it was re-established this weekend. I'm in the midst of writing a post about why I love buying boys clothing so much so I won't babble on but their pieces are so ace at the moment. 

£32.00 | size S

As well as electric blue, deep greens are going to be making an appearance in my AW14 wardrobe. I love the mix of this type of green with my skin tone and I can't help but love everything about this jumper. Slightly oversized, slouchy and warm as anything - it'll look ace with ripped skinny jeans and chunky heeled boots. 

£30.00 | size S

IT FINALLY HAPPENED. I've been obsessing over a turtle neck sweater for weeks now and it was the first time I saw when I walked into Topman. Don't worry, this will be featured in many a look coming up on my blog - I have big plans for this simple, versatile piece for A/W.

TOPSHOP

Basic central. Topshop's a little OTT for me at the moment, so while I wait for it to hold back on the sequins and embellishments...I stocked up on some basics. 

£8.00 | size 8

Deep green...again? Get used to it guys! I love this crop-top, I've already worn it too work. I'm seeing it with midi skirts and the trousers you can see peaking out in the photo [sorry about the shit quality, it's been a gloomy day!]. It's another attempt to add a little colour into an outfit, I find high necks really flattering as they take the attention away from 'dem boobz. 

£10.00 | size 10 

I've got this basic jersey tee in grey and black, I wear them both so much that it only made logical sense I nab it in white. I give it an hour of me wearing this tee before I spill something down it or draw on myself...but hey, it looks nice all fresh and un-stained doesn't it? I love the necklines and general cut of these tops!

£10.00 | size 10

Again, I basically bought the top above with a high neck...you can never have enough basics...right?

Hope you guys enjoyed this little haul, there's an accessory haul to follow so keep your eyes pealed for that. 

Hope you had an ace weekend & Monday wasn't too painful! 

G -