dressy for day

Top and skirt: H&M; Tights: Marks and Spencer; Socks: Topshop, Boots: Office

This is a fairly dressy outfit for me. My usual day time apparel consists of a pair of shorts and some sort of jumper or knitwear. But I've decided this term I want to make a bit more of an effort. I picked up this skirt yesterday in H&M, it's quite different from my normal taste, but I love the school girl chic look it has, and I never wear enough red so it's pretty excellent.

The boots are another new thing for me. My old Topshop lace-up pair have pretty much died, although I'm *hopefully* getting them re-heeled, but I bought these from Office when I was in London a few weeks ago. I love them. They're cut out too, so I can wear adorable socks - like these Topshop pair, with them. I also have some of those cute frilly topped socks that I'll wear with these boots too. 

old and new

Jumper: Zara; Shorts: Urban Outfitters; Tights: M&S; Shoes: Bertie Boots

So I'm back at university now, for my last ever term before I graduate in July. It's starting to really hit home that I'm leaving in 6 months and everyone seems to be panicking about graduate jobs and schemes which is, quite frankly, terrifying.

I went out for some retail therapy today, I only picked up a few things, perhaps I'll do a haul post soon. I wore this Zara jumper that I've been wearing to death since I bought it over summer. I absolutely love it. It's a little bit cropped, but not too much, I can wear it knowing I won't show too much skin. These shorts are very new, I picked them up in London a few days ago. I already have a pair of lighter denim shorts, but I've been after a darker pair for months and these are just right. I haven't worn the boots since my first year at university (2 years ago!) They were hiding under my bed, and I forgot how much I love them! They're fur lined which makes them super comfy and perfect for the freezing January weather.