BLUE MONDAY

We are well into April and apparently it's spring. I feel at the moment it is really hard to dress for this time of year after the recent visit from the Beast from the East. I want to dress weather appropriate but I also want to wear something season appropriate. So I have decided to cover up while adding a pop of colour into the mix. Okay, I know these aren't the usual colours you would wear for spring. Believe me, I am dying to wear pastel pinks and purples! I felt royal blue was a good colour to go to right now. It is a bright version of a darker shade so it matches this miserable weather while being S/S18. Since moving to London, my style has changed to smart 24/7. Don't get me wrong, I love a cosy jumper as much as the next person, but I'm a city girl now and that's the style that surrounds me in this beautiful city. 

This blazer is versatile as it can go from day to night so easily. From going for a catch up with the girls or going to an important formal event, this blazer will suit every occasion. The bodysuit is from Carli Bybel's collection with Miss Guided. Carli Bybel was probably the first blogger I followed and is such an inspiration for me from her style to her make up. She is stunning, sophisticated and I wish I could look like her! I was so excited when I found out she was collaborating with Miss Guided and her collection didn't disappoint. The lace detail on the bodysuit is gorgeous and is really comfortable too. Not sure if it is just me, but I do struggle to find bodysuits that are comfortable in certain areas. I matched the bodysuit with a pair of classic black high waisted jeans and old skool Vans regularly seen on the Kardashian sisters. To turn this day look into night, I would swap the Vans for black barely there heels.

BLAZER - Quiz / BODYSUIT - Miss Guided / JEANS - Topshop / SHOES - Vans

DUSTY DUSTER

To much of our delight, us Brits have witnessed one of the warmest Decembers on record this winter and it's been a nice surprise. This means we haven't have to dig out our big bulky coats from last year yet and have the opportunity to wear our thinner coats within our wardrobe collection. This hasn't been the greatest news for many retail giants as big coats still remain in their stock rooms. However winter isn't quite over yet. This winter I've been able to get the wear out of one of my favourite duster coats from Topshop's petite section. This thin yet practical coat is perfect to wear both day and night as well as smart and casual. For this shoot I've decided to wear it with a more casual outfit and as you can see, the coat still gives the look a smart touch to it. This duster also includes deep pockets which can be handy to pop your phone in without the worry of it falling out.

I love the detail of the top I am wearing which is also from Topshop's petite section. The crimped detail stays perfectly intact wash after wash after wash. As this top is the length of a crop top, I have chosen to wear high waisted jeans as it is without a doubt not warm enough to have my stomach out. To finish the look I've added my go-to shoes, my converse. As you can probably see, they have been well warn. I love them because they go with everything and they are so comfortable too. Another great thing about these trainers are that they can easily been thrown into the washing machine once they start to get a bit grubby. So there's no need to be paranoid while walking through muddy streets with these on.  

COAT - Topshop / TOP - Topshop / JEANS - Topshop / SHOES - Converse

WORKING 9 TO 5

 What I love about my job at Jane Norman is that I can bring my own style to my work clothes each day. With the shop covered in bright and colourful clothes for the summer, I knew I needed to reflect this in my work wear. Dressing smartly doesn't mean you can't have fun with the clothes you pick. Bright colours, patterns and textures can all be played with to create great smart style. As seen on many of the catwalks during London Fashion Week, I decided to stick to a bright colour for today's look.

Waterfall blazers are the height of fashion this season and this detail can be found on other garments such as jackets. The colour coral has regularly been seen throughout many high street stores in the recent months. What is great about this colour is that it is a bright colour, ideal for this season, without being too vibrant. To balance out this colour, I've decided to stick to monochrome colours for the rest of the outfit. Being an outfit for work, I always choose leggings or jeggings over jeans. Comfort and flexibility is important as I am constanstly bending down sorting clothes and running up and down ladders. Ballet pumps are also great for the work place as they are subtle yet practical while being on your feet all day. 

BLAZER - New Look / TOP - New Look / TROUSERS - River Island / SHOES - New Look / WATCH - River Island

PANDA WATCH

One lazy Sunday afternoon, some of my close friends and I decided to head to our local Primark in Lewisham. All of a sudden I hear my best friend shout "LORENNN!" at the top of her voice as she runs over holding this blazer. As soon as I saw the Panda detail, I had to have it. Being from Primark you know you won't be faced with a huge price tag, which was handy as I was a student at the time. A student living London meant little money, so finding great bargains was vital. 

What I love about this blazer is that the pandas aren't overwhelming which keeps the blazer looking sophisticated. This means you can still wear this to the most formal events. Even though the detail on the blazer is subtle, I feel the rest of the outfit should be kept simple. Therefore I added a plain white vest top and a pair of jeans. For footwear I chose brown flats for a smart/casual look. A pair of plain black heels could be warn instead for a smarter occasion such as a night out. 

BLAZER - Primark / TOP - River Island / JEANS - New Look / SHOES - New Look / WATCH - River Island