Return of the Blogger

Sunglasses ALDO (post coming soon)

T-Shirt H&M

Skirt H&M

Shoes NEW LOOK

In all honesty, for the last month or so, with two essays, exams and a dissertation looming over my head, I have been sporting little else but my (ultra stylish) fleece onesie, so ootds would have been pointless and futile. I suppose I have some things to catch you up with...

A while ago I got really fed up with being tortured  by my body hang ups. Things had gotten so bad that it was affecting my day-to-day life, and so I started myself on a healthy diet and excercise plan. I'm very proud to say that I've lost a stone so far in a month. I was thinking of doing some weight loss/recipe posts, so if anyone is interested, do let me know...

I've been offered an internship which starts in July. Having a direction to head in after University finishes (in 68 days!) has done wonders for my confidence, I'm really excited, but I have no idea what I'll wear everyday...

I handed my dissertation in last Monday, but I still have a month of exams, so it should still be a little while until normal blogging resumes. I will however, endeavour to at least post when I can.

I also had a little tidy up around here while I was away. I'm hoping you all like the new layout and my fancy Instagram widget > (don't forget to follow)

Anyway, Outfit. I did a bit of shopping this morning with my mum. Admittedly it was for my Boyfriend's birthday tomorrow, but I couldn't resist picking a little something up for myself. This tee really caught my eye in H&M, mostly because of the little panther on it. Plus I'm loving everything oversized and monochrome at the moment, so this seemed like an ideal impulse buy. I decided to style it with simple pumps and a black skirt to keep it minimal, as the stripes seemed loud enough without having to fight for focus. I also just noticed that I look a bit like a referee. Not sure how I feel about that.

& Other Stories...

Coat: La Redoute

Scarf: Primark

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Urban Outfitters (New York)

Ridiculously Oversized Phone Case: Amazon

After some serious hype surrounding a new shop opening on Argyll Street, I decided to pop in for a quick look before meeting friends for dinner. I was so enchanted by the & Other Stories store, that in wandering round aimlessly ooh-ing aah-ing at everything in sight, that I was almost very late indeed for my dinner engagement. Here are a few pictures I snapped with my phone (since it was an impromptu visit I was regretably sans camera)  

 Who doesn't need Aladdin shoes in their life?! 

There were so many gorgeous pieces, but I will have to save my pennies for a while before I return to purchase. The space is absolutely beautiful - minimal yet stylish and functional, and wonderfully-dressed stylistas swanned around in a communal state of awe, scooping up armfuls of precious finds. I'll be heading back for a canvas portfolio bag, and ostrich-esque aladdin shoes (pictured above) 
To buy, head to the Argyll/Regent Street store or get on to: www.stories.com

Outfit

Coat: La Redoute

T-Shirt: ASOS

Jeans: George @ Asda

Shoes: Office

Sunglases: H&M

Today the weather has been a between-seasons mish mash, of icy winds and glorious sunshine, which meant that the only way to prep for this was a ginormous winter coat and equally ginormous sunny-g's. As per usual, I forgot all about Mother's Day until shopping time was severely diminished (I'm not a bad daughter or anything, my Mum's birthday is always so close to it that I forget to buy two lots of presents!), so I've been rushing around trying to figure out what to get, and planning an outfit for an event on Friday. I never really know what to wear to events, I end up just doing my best to guess at the level of formality!

I'm thinking of doing a haul post soon... unfortunately I'm a marketing dream and I've fallen for every email offering discounts and free delivery that has found its sneaky way into my inbox (I'm looking at you ASOS and H&M!), so I've accumulated a few bits and bobs recently. 

Kicks.

 Blazer: Oasis via Charity Shop, Scarf: Primark, 

Leggings and Top: H&M, Trainers: Nike via Amazon

Due to looming dissertation deadlines and internship applications, my outfit posts have been few and far between lately. But I'll be making a concerted effort to get back on track again.

Apologies for the weather-inappropriateness of this outfit. This is what I wore yesterday to visit my family in Bristol, where there was no snow, but plenty of rain. After literally months of searching, I managed to find the perfect pair of everyday Nikes for me. Monochrome, comfortable, retro and inexpensive. The Oceania. I've pondered getting Nike Frees for ages, but they don't tend to suit me, so I looked at other styles and came across these. Sports Direct have a great range that are on sale (I'm drooling over the neon pink and purple and yellow pairs) but if, like me, you can't find the size or the style you're after, Amazon is a good place to look. 

I've never been a sporty dresser. Even in the 90s when everyone was in shell suits and Reebok classics, I wore the same lilac dungarees and floral leggings. So I decided to team them with a monochrome outfit, a relaxed tailored blazer, and of course, my trusty giant scarf. I can't wait to find other ways to wear these... how would you style them? 

The Winter Coat

Coat: La Redoute

T-Shirt (Just Seen): ASOS

Jeans: George @ Asda

Shoes: Topshop

Bag: Zara

Sunny G's: H&M

I'd like to take the time today to introduce you all to my Winter Coat, to whom I lovingly refer as 'Kanye West Coat'. As some of my Twitter followers may know, I was looking for the perfect coat for ages, I had looked literally everywhere and exhausted every resource in my desperate search. Then I was told by my Auntie that La Redoute were doing an offer on their AW collection, so I had a look, and lo and behold, there it was. Oversized and black, with a HUGE collar, and 40% off. It was destiny. 

So this is how I styled it yesterday for a day out Christmas shopping with the boy. I love how there's so much collar that I don't need a scarf when I wear it. I think I might look for some metallic patterned trousers to wear it with next...

You could be happy, and I won't know...

 Jacket: Primark (Old)

V-Neck: Forever21

Skirt: Topshop

Necklace: Primark
Shoes: Primark (Just seen)

Here's an outfit I wore yesterday for seminars. Unfortunately I forgot to check the weather forecast, which was very windy indeed, and I ended up suffering through more than my fair share of Marilyn Monroe in 'The Seven Year Itch' moments...

 Now I know that a white t-shirt may not be the most exciting subject matter, but I've recently found that Forever21 is an absolute affordable basics genius, and is quickly surpassing H&M as my favourite for them (check out their loungey-yoga-y pants, seriously!). The sleeves are the perfect length for flattering the larger of arms (ahem) and the V is suggestive, but not indecent. I think I'll have to get one in every colour, and at around £3 each, even I can afford to!

Moving swiftly on, this beautiful little 'Aquarius' necklace from Primark is my new favourite. It only cost me a measly £1.50, but it looks so subtle and delicate and just generally beautiful!

Today's Title brought to you by:

Snow Patrol- You Could Be Happy

Studious.

Sunglasses: ASOS

Scarf: Primark

Coat: Vintage via Rokit
T-shirt (just seen): ASOS

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: Converse

Lips: Alarm by Rimmel London

I love my vintage army jacket from Rokit, it's so perfect for shrugging on for lectures, and I wear it all the time here in Reading. Unfortunately our whole house is suffering from a coldy-fluey-lurgy, hence the giant scarf. 

I suppose an 'everyday outfit' is quite a rare occurrence on this blog, but I think I should do more of them. I just worry that they could get boring... Happy weekend my lovelies!

Dreams are not what they seem, when you awake they fall through your fingers in flakes...

Shirt: H&M

Skirt: Topshop

Shoes: Very

This outfit makes me feel a bit like Miss Moneypenny. These shoes are an unexpected purchase for me; they're low-heeled and pointy, with no sign of a platform. But since they were only £5 and I'd been dying to try some more delicate footwear, I had nothing to lose. Weirdly, I find them more difficult to walk in than even the 6-inch heels I own, but I guess I can learn. 

I was invited to a press event today for the first time! So exciting! I know I'm going to spend a lot of time worrying about what to wear, how to network etc, but I cannot wait!

I was born a Unicorn, I missed the Ark but I could've sworn you'd wait for me...

Jacket: Vintage via Rokit (Similar Here)

Dress: ASOS

Belt: Primark

Bag: Zara

Shoes: Steve Madden

Sunny G's and Necklace: River Island

Lips: Hot Chilli by 17

This is a very 'new' post; what with recently purchased items, and my biggest technological advancement since learning how to change the colour of font in '03 (see below gif). After endeavouring to hold out for a plain khaki military jacket, I decided instead that I needed more print in my life, and took myself down to Rokit in Covent Garden, to invest in one of their camo offerings. I was out with a friend a few weeks ago who bought one while I looked jealously on, wishing I could pull it off having inherited my dad's rugby player shoulders; but honestly I don't think it looks too bad, especially since I managed to dig out an  extra-long one. It'll be perfect for shrugging on for lectures. 

This little chain strap bag was an airport buy from Zara. Before I left I spied it on their website but failed to find it in store. The Zara Heathrow branch had one left and at a Duty Free price, how could I say no?! I've wanted something similar for ages (since I've accepted that I some people will just never be able to afford Chanel.)

And lastly, but not... leastly? Definitely not a word 

My shoes. These are Grettta's by my absolute favourite footwear brand of all time: Steve Madden. Seriously, go to their website now; it's shoe porn at its finest. Anyway, I've wanted Grettta's for over a year, but it's impossible ridiculously difficult to obtain them in the UK, so obviously they were at the top of my holiday shopping list. In New York I ambled into the Steve Madden store, and when I regained my senses, stopped spinning round with my arms thrown open, and sobbing hysterically with joy in the presence of true perfection only half exaggerating; I went in search for Grettta. Not only were they reduced from $109 to $89, but the store was having a lucky dip promotion, in which I won $20 off of my purchase. 

True happiness for $69.

Look how pretty.

Today's title brought to you by 

I was Born a Unicorn - The Unicorns

One of my fave songs/bands of all time

Do It Yourself

 Headband: DIY

Sweater:  H&M (customised)

Leggings: H&M

Shoes: Converse
Watch: Michael Kors

On Sunday I had a day of DIY-ing; and decided to wear a couple of the results. First of all, is this H&M sweatshirt from the men's section, which needed a snip around the hem so that it would hang a bit better. It's still oversized, but at least it doesn't cling to the wrong places so much anymore.

Then there's my headband, which was actually a silk belt from my local charity shop. It looked a bit naff as a belt, but I fell so in love with the colours and the pattern that I simply had to have it, and decided to convert it into a headband instead. 15minutes of nifty sewing later, and it was circumnavigating my barnet. 

I've got a couple of other projects lined up to do now... I never really thought I'd enjoy customising things, but sewing is sooooo therapeutic! 

Thank You for 100!

Sunglasses: H&M

Earrings: Vivienne Westwood

Necklace: Vintage gift from G-ma

Dress: ASOS

Blazer: H&M

Shoes: Topshop

Oh. My. Goodness. "StephanieWears..." reached 100 followers. I cannot begin to tell you all how grateful I am and how completely chuffed I am that you're reading! I started this blog last summer as a little creative outlet; I wasn't quite sure what I was doing, but now I'm really happy that I've found something that I love. 

You know, this is weird. In real life I can barely get anyone to listen to anything I have to say... but here we are...

Anyway, in summation, THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU

I threw together this little celebratory outfit, complete with numerous happy poses and ridiculous dance moves.

Crystal Visions...

 Shawl: Charity Shop

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Belt: Primark

Neck Candy: River Island, ASOS/DIY

I've got a little bit of a break between my exams at the moment, so I've come back to London for a while. I had a bit of a dress-up session this morning, and messed around with some summery looks. This one is based around this gorgeous shawl that I picked up in a charity shop yesterday for a measly £1.95. It has this beautiful floral embroidered detail, and is a stunning coral colour.

When I saw it I knew I had to have it. I want a more bohemian look for summer and this shawl seemed perfect. I was kind of named after Stevie Nicks (My parents called me Stephanie so everyone could call me Stevie for short, but it never ended up happening. I do have a tambourine though, and I used to sing in a band... so I think if I was called Stevie on top it'd be overkill) so I thought I'd embrace one of my favourite looks which was iconically (is that a word?) perfected by my namesake. 

So yuh, expect more fringing, chiffon and paisley to be featured here as the summer approaches. Now I'm going back to twirling around my room to classic Fleetwood Mac. Don't Hate.

Dressed up in Love...

Happy Valentine's Day pretties!

 I woke up to some lovely flowers this morning, and now I'm watching Doris Day movies, and eating chocolate with my mum. I'm off to dinner tonight with my other half, and despite being together for almost 3 years, we haven't had a proper Valentine's Day yet. I think this dress is a definitely-maybe (Obviously with tights of some description!), I'm just unsure of which shoes to wear... What do you think?

Dress: ASOS

Shoes #1: Dune

Shoes#2: Jeffrey Campbell 'Lita'

Rimmel London Lasting Finish: Starry-Eyed

I decided again this week that it was time for some new lipstick. After all the hoo-ha about dark lips, I wanted to give it a try, and I have to say, I. Love. It. It's gothic and sophisticated and luxurious. 

Another surprise today, as a package from Aussie arrived on my doorstep. I entered the ASOS "pick the statement piece" competition on a whim, and I never expected to win anything. Especially when I didn't even get an email. But lo and behold, a HUGE bottle of Aussie miracle shampoo all wrapped in purple from the postman!

I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's Day! 

Title From Jennifer Hudson - Dressed  in Love