OOTD/N - Leopard lovin'

An easy and colorful outfit for those hot summer days - And nights!

I wore this a few weeks back to a friends BBQ and thought it a great example of how to channel summer trends in a slightly more subtle way.
This top I purchased at the end of summer sales last year, for a good price in awear. I personally have great luck with their sales - and usually come away with something trendy or versatile.

I actually have this on backwards as there is a zip detail on the intended front, which I don't particularity like. However the back straps make for a more interesting 'cut-out' style when worn this way. The colourful lepard print makes this top a summer essential and a statement for the outfit.

I have it teamed with this black demin shorts from Urban Outfitters. These strap sandals and neon clutch both from pennys. Both are bang on trend this summer and when they are cheap as chips in pennys everyone can follow even the trends while saving some dosh!

-Cliona 

OOTD - Strips and Sass

This look is my ultimate 'tried and tested' and 'fool-proof' go-to outfit!

Its so easy to pull off this look and suits almost everyone and every occasion. 

Here I've teamed this black and white striped crop top with this pencil skirt, both from forever21.

You could say its drawing on the monochrome trend that's popular at the moment,
I like to think its Parisian inspired. Especially teamed with the red lipstick which is R.E.D by MAC and the nail rails which is catrice.
These heeled sandals are so ladylike and simply. When I wear them I feel like I've stepped off the set of sex and the city despite they are a primark/pennys bargin!
And my Marc by Marc B bag is years old but reliable to upgrade any look.

Alternatively you could team this with neutral lips and some neon accessories to be bang on trend for summer 2013.

So if you are stuck for an outfit, its so easy to just grab that reliable black dress - but for a bit more personality to your outfit just take stripes and add SASS! 

Cliona

OOTD - Hurrah to the wardrobe basics and 90's grunge

Hurrah to your wardrobe basics and 90's inspired grunge today!

So today I just threw some pieces together that I think are essential to your wardrobe and it turned out to have a sort of grunge inspired feeling!

Every girl should have a good supply of white tee-shirt. So versatile and easy to dress up and down. I do recommend something of good quality that will last. This one is from primark/pennys but is quite think and good for this in-between sort of weather. Its a super fine knit that has a bobble or grained effect.
If you buy from primark/pennys dont expect too. If you 3 to 6 euros thats roughly the amount of washed it can take before looking sickly, grey and worn. Try H&M for quality and reasonable prices.

Secondly are my blue jeans. These are a real bargain at just 15euro! Again from primark/pennys.
You cant beat a good pair of blue jeans. Not only are they a flattering colour for most body types they are so wearable!

Black is the new black!
Always a reliable. These black gilets are bang on trend right now!
 This one if from Forever21 and was just 25euro! It has a 'real leather' feel!
Its super handy and have gotten loads of wear from it already. And is a great basic for the wardrobe and a transitional piece for the seasons.

I feel like its a nod to the grunge trend that's hot at the moment.

Teamed with this bag I got in primark/pennys months ago the silver hardware matches the gilet perfectly. I think it was about 11euro. I love this bag its holds everything! And a black bag is one of the most useful items you can have - infinite wear for money.
However I have it 'clashing' with this gold watch and chain from Forever21. And the gold accent on my heeled pumps from primark/pennys they were 13euro.

So this is my basic outfit of the day, with a slight not to the grunge trend at the moment. Easy wear, comfortable and trendy for any day style! 

Cliona