LEATHER ME WITH YOUR LIPS

In a wild attempt to fool Van McCann into falling in love with me, I stole his style [inspo here]. That's how you get a guys attention...right? If you don't have a clue who Van McCann is and you've never heard of Catfish and The Bottleman, you're seriously missing out. 

Today's look is something that's pretty darn simple but never crossed my mind. Lately I've had a serious case of the January blues and that meant I've refused to take off the slouchy black jumper and VANS. This particular look is an attempt to refresh my style, strip it down and go for something a little less complex and a lot more classic. I mean, you can't go wrong with stripes, hints of red and a leather jacket can you?

THE LOOK

tartan scarf - DOROTHY PERKINS | leather jacket - H&M | striped long sleeved tee - ZARA | Bailey high waisted jeans - DOROTHY PERKINS | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS

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

TOGETHER, WE SHUT IT DOWN

It's the time of the year, that no matter how hard you try, you can't avoid social events. It's all about finding that right balance of making an effort to keeping warm, because all of a sudden it fuxking freezing in England. 

Tonight I'm heading off to a family event. I opted for this look as it's semi-formal but still consists of elements I'm comfortable in, even if they have a little twist to them. I am obsessed with this leather-look skinny's from ZARA. They add a new dimension to an outfit, plus they're a great piece to take an outfit from day to night. To keep up a more formal feel, I've thrown on this ah-ma-zing trench coat [also ZARA]. I've been after a really minimalistic, well-cut trench coat similar to this one for a very long time and I'm so pumped I managed to get my hands on one. Keeping the Gabi-vibe, I kept to my chunky boots and my cut-out tee from Sparkle & Fade [Urban Outfitters]. How rad are those boots though?

THE LOOK

coat - ZARA | cut out top - SPARKLE & FADE [UO] | leather-look jeans - ZARA | chocker - TOPSHOP | chunky 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

SLEEPLESSLY EMBRACING ME

These days it's all about grabbing a pair of jeans off your bedroom floor, chucking on a pair of boots, a slouchy tee and hoping it doesn't chuck it down with rain. 

I threw this look together in desperation and I've kind of fallen in love with it. I've always loved the contrast of something really tailored and sharp, such as this insane ZARA coat, with something a little more grunge/distressed aka the jeans. It's that Urban Outfitters meets Saint Laurent clash that I can't get enough of at the moment. Obviously, any chunky boots are an essential and I can't get enough of this pair from Dorothy Perkins. We all know I'm a sucker for high necks and Topshop basics tee's are bang on at the moment. Keeping accessories simple with silver band rings, my L for Lenihan necklace, a fedora and black tote [not attempting to copy the Saint Laurent bag at all...] I thought this look is pretty simple, but effective and that's what I'm after. 

fedora - PRIMARK | coat - ZARA | tee - TOPSHOP | L necklace - DOROTHY PERKINS | boyfriend jeans - PRIMARK | boots - DOROTHY PERKINS | bag - 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 - 

I LOOK UP TO THE SKY & IT FALLS

I'm an obsessional perfectionist, yup, not just a perfectionist but an obsessional one. You guys have no idea how stressed I get over my blog, I fuss over the little things like the composition of photos, the lighting, the colours, the layout, the content...every little thing and it's all led to me loosing my blogging mojo.

It's so frustrating 'cause I have so many outfits I want to post but everytime I take snaps and come to writing a post I get so annoyed by the littlest things - so in a bid to get the mojo back I'm going to try my hardest to not stress over the little things and focus on the fashion [try being the key word]. Strange intro to this post but I just wanted to explain the lack of posts at the moment! 

It's that time of year in the UK, just before autumn where the weather goes a little crazy. It's freezing in the mornings but by midday it's boiling sweaty weather [laaavely]. So as you can imagine, planning an outfit for a day where the temperature is going to fluctuate so dramatically is a nightmare. In the past couple of weeks I've been in and out of central London for various reasons and for a handful of them, jeans and t-shirt just don't cut it. 

The look above is something I've been loving and living in. It's a different look for me, it's rare you'll see me in a midi skirt these days but this striped number from Dorothy Perkins is just ace. It's one of those pieces that can be really formal but can also be mixed with a slouchy jumper and boots for a more casual get-up. I brought out the ZARA strappy heels, which instantly reminded me why I love my heeled boots so much. All in all, it's something a little different for me but I really love the general aesthetic of this look.

striped midi skirt - DOROTHY PERKINS | crop-top - TOPSHOP | leather jacket - H&M | heels - ZARA | silver leaf & 'L' necklaces - DOROTHY PERKINS 

LET'S TALK SHOES // SHOE COLLECTION

It seems that I have an obsession with shoes. The shoes featured in this post are the ones that I'm wearing at the mo, I'll probably do a full-shoe-collection post one day but it's an extensive collection and I thought we'd just chat about the most worn and favourites! 

ZARA // £99.99 

The Zara on Regents Street is my fave store. I spend so much time in there that the guy with the blonde pony tail that looks like he could be on the cover of VOGUE knows my name. I brought these ages ago and I just fell in love as soon as I saw them. Real leather, they're such a cool take on ankle boots - I love the cut outs and how soft the leather is, with the cowboy esc curve to them. 

ZARA // £12.99 [estimate]

I'm not a huge heels girl any more, on nights out it's always a pair of chunky heeled boots and I'm good to go, but sometimes there's events that need something a little more classic and these babies are the answer. I'm all about thick heels and it's nice to have a little bit of patent finish in my shoe collection. I think the ankle straps add a little bit of detail, but don't detract from an outfit. 

DOROTHY PERKINS // £35.00 [here]

These boots just urgh. Dorothy Perkins AW14 boots are just perfect. I could snap up every single pair [I basically have], the design, fit...just everything is ace. This A/W I am loving pointed toe ankle boots, they're so classic and similarly to VANS can be worn with everything but are just a little smarter. These are the comfiest boots I've ever brought and I'm not just saying that! I wear these pretty much every day to work and they're the bomb.com. 

DOROTHY PERKINS // £39.00

As soon as I set eyes on these babies, I knew they were mine. I'm much more of a heeled boot gal on nights out and my go-to night out boots [see later on in this post] from New Look are on the way to their death bed so I wanted to find a replacement ASAP. These are just gorgeous, reminiscent of the Jeffrey Campbell Scully platform boots with the ridged sole, I just loved the simplicity of these boots. They're such good quality, super comfy and a great height for day to day, as well as night time antics. 

DOROTHY PERKINS // £35.00 [here]

Told you I was on a boot rampage. These are basically the suede version of the ones above but you can never have enough boots right? I also love the croc-print on the heels, an added bit of detail. Again, for all the same reasons as above I am head over heels in love with these boots. It's got to a point where choosing which boot to wear is more stressful than actually picking an outfit itself, who thought I'd see the day? 

DOROTHY PERKINS // £45.00 [here]

I cannot wait till the weather gets rainy/cold so I can wear these bad boys. I've been struggling to find 'that' pair of knee high boots for the winter for quite a while now and then I stumbled across these and oh my lord. I just want to grab hold of DP and squeeze them. These will look so cool with ripped skinny jeans, my Topshop duster kimono - all black, or monochrome, they're the ultimate accessory to any AW outfit.  

DOROTHY PERKINS // £30-£40.00 [last autumn winter] 

These boots are always over-looked in my shoe collection, it was only when I dug them out for an OOTD [here] that I realised just how much I liked them. Incorporating a sports-luxe vibe into any outfit which has been bang on trend this SS, I kinda wish I'd worn them more in the spring/summer time. I wore these all the time at Sixth Form, the heel isn't that high and they're super grippy on the sole so they're easy to walk in and navigate the cobble roads I had to tackle on a daily basis. 

TOPSHOP // £26

Summer has been all about Birkenstocks. At first, I hated the trend but after a while, I gave in. I won't lie, these shoes did give me hella bad blisters wearing them day in day out, so I do recommend a break and change of shoes - but these Topshop Birk imposters are perfect to sleep on and go. 

VANS [classic] // £40 

If you don't have a pair of classics VANS, you're doing to wrong. These are the best shoes ever. Converse suck, it's all about Vans. The ultimate pull on and do anything shoes, that go with everything and you can wear until their death [it takes a lot to destroy a pair of vans]. Honestly, this was the best investment I ever made - some people may think "why the hell would you pay £40 for a canvas shoe" but let me tell you, it's so worth every penny. 

NEW LOOK // £30.00 [estimate]

I've had these boots for three years, they were brought by my best mate as my 16th birthday present. I can't explain to you guys how much these boots have been through, they've been worn to many a house party, walked into many different shops and let me tell you, you can tell. I absolutely love battered boots and these are the perfect example of that [you can swivel the heel round on one of them, oops!] the heels and leather are scuffed, ripped and worn but these are the boots that I'll wear till I can't wear them any, which could be very soon. 

PRIMARK // £15.00

These are a very recent addition to my shoe collection. My friend Harriet brought a pair of black Timberland's for her birthday back in February and I've been lusting after a pair ever since, they're so cool. To see if I can justify the money I nabbed these imitations from Primark and I'll see how I get on. But even though they aren't real, they're still beautiful. 

All in all, it's pretty easy to see the trend in my shoe collection. Black and simplistic. I know I use it as an excuse to buy more shoes, but I genuinely don't think you can ever have enough black shoes. They're timeless and I totally think investing in a quality/expensive pair is always worth the money. 

BOOTS BOOTS I LOVE ME SOME BOOTS.