Pattern Shorts

Jumper: Ark, T-shirt: Topshop, Shorts: River Island

Those of you who know me know my obsession with patterned shorts. I have about a thousand pairs and wear them to death. This pair is relatively new and I love them. I would usually wear them in the evening but I have so little clothes at the moment I'm trying to dress things like this down. 

I wore this outfit to uni the other day - I much prefer the look with the jumper (it has super cute elbow patches which you can't see in the photo) but it was too hot. I really struggled with what top to wear - a plain black one seemed too dressy. Looking back I'm not a huge fan of the outfit but that's comes with experimenting. 

I'm aware you can't see my shoes in the pictures - I wore my now very battered and holey converse. I want to nab a new pair soon but they've changed the label to a really gross one so I'm a bit unsure about what to do! I love the old 'All Star' logo. I'm tempted to buy a pair of black vans with a white stripe but I hate the trainer look. I'm in a right shoe pickle at the moment! 

Summer in September

Jacket: Dorothy Perkins, Top: Urban Outftters, Shorts: Miss Selfridge, Tights: River Island, Shoes: Converse

I've not done an outfit post in a while - sorry! I've taken about a million photos but the lighting in my bedroom is so bad it's almost impossible to get a nice one. My university term started today, although I don't have any seminars until tomorrow. It's pretty exciting to have everyone back, but it's very bitter sweet as everyone is super aware it's our last year. 

I'm making the most of the it though. This week is Fresher's Week so I've been heading to the Student Union a lot which is my favourite place ever. I'll try and do some 'night out' outfit posts soon!

It was pretty muggy today, hence the crop top. The thick tights and leather jacket was a mistake. I popped onto campus really quickly and it was super busy with all the new freshers. I'm helping out Societies Fair tomorrow on the student newspaper stall which is something I'm really looking forward too. I'm excited to represent something I'm really proud to be a part of. 

LFW: Street Style

I usally hate hate hate 'midi' length things. To me, they aren't midi unless they stop half way down your calves. But this girl styled her outfit so well, from the adorable hat to the high tops. Plus she's wearing all black and you can't go wrong with all black.

LOVE these pattern trousers. Yes, they were trousers although they look like a giant billowy skirt. Trousers like these scream effortless style. The whole outfit is colorful and fun, yet looks put together with ease. 

Little red riding hood much? I've always wanted a cape but I can't help wondering how practical they are - aren't your arms just always cold?

Again, usually hate monochrome stuff like this striped shirt. But, once again, the styling saves it. 

Loved this girls understated styling. She epitomes effortless chic. 

London Fashion Week!

Leather Jacket: Dorothy Perkins, Playsuit: Urban Outfitters, Tights: River Island, Belt: H&M, Shoes: Topshop

I WENT TO LONDON FASHION WEEK! Amazing. I had the BEST time. I had such a struggle about what to wear - playsuit or floral topshop dress? I went for the more A/W dark playsuit, which worked well as it rained all day. Typical British weather. We arrived within plenty of time for our show so hung around Somerset House and gawked at all the incredible outfits. I'll do a proper street style blog soon of everything we saw!

I managed to wrangle some press tickets to the Kilian Kerner show through my university newspaper. It was in the Waldorf Hilton and wasn't a runway show, more like a show case. We were able to walk through the mannequins and models and take photos. It was a little unsettling sometimes as the models posed for us and we were able to go right up to the dresses and study the detail. The effect of having real models along side mannequins made the presence of the girls quite something. 

One of my favorite outfits in the collection was this incredible golden creation.

These dresses were my favorite part of the show, definitely Oscars outfits!

Kilian Kener is a German designer and this was his LFW debut. It was such an amazing collection and I was in complete awe that I was allowed to go! They were handing out free champagne but I did not trust myself with a drink near these immaculate dresses. I loved the whole experience of Fashion Week and it's given so much inspiration for my own outfits -here's to many more Fashion Weeks for me.

Lazy Days

Jacket: Dorothy Perkins, Shirt: River Island, Shorts: Levi's at Urban Outfitters

So I'm pretty much adjusted to my new house by now. My days have consisted of unpacking, tidying and unearthing giant spiders that seemed to have taken hold of the house whilst it was empty over the summer. Other than that there's not much to do as term hasn't started yet. I've started on my course reading, which is something! 

I promised I'd show off my leather jacket once I was comfortable in it, and I love it now. I don't know how I survived without it - no wonder I used to look scruffy all the time. It's been pretty warm over the last few days but it's been really useful to just throw over whatever I'm wearing when the sun goes in. 

I should have some pretty exciting news coming up concerning a little event called London Fashion Week so keep your eyes peeled for that. Leave a comment and let me know your ideal LFW look, I think I might need a little inspiration...

New house!

Top and skirt: Urban Outfitters, Tights: Marks and Spencer, Shoes: Converse

So I've just moved into my student house for my third and final year of university *sob*. It's surprisingly hard to take pictures of myself in my room as it's quite small, but I'll try and make it work! Term doesn't start for another few weeks and my other housemates don't move in until then, so it's just me and another girl for the time being. 

I had to run a few errands today as, silly girl I am, I forgot to bring pillows. I got to use my bicycle though for the first time in three months which was just lovely. My bike is one of the things I miss most when I'm at home - I live at the top of a big hill so cycling is impossible when I'm in Oxford. It was super hot today so I changed from black tights to nude before I left the house, though I shouldn't have worn any it was so hot. Hopefully it will stay like this for a while, it would be nice to have a second summer whilst I'm at uni!