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A casual outfit and a bad hair day

I am writing a short fashion blog today. Short because I am tired and fashion because at midday it has already been a long day and fashion always improves my mood.

This look was one I just threw on, literally, I didn’t feel like thinking too much and this is what came together. I love the jacket because it works so easily with basically everything it is a nice casual jacket but it is also thin so I can wear it in summer if it is a breezy day and it is perfect for hiding crusty t-shirts and popping out to the shops in or something along those lines.

On slow days leggings are my go to thing they are so comfortable and so easy to wear. They have a pattern on them so I can wear plain shirts and not worry.

The scarf! I love scarves almost as much as I love rings. I can’t even count how many scarves I have but this yellow one is probably the most worn. I love the colour and how it compliments my hair and basically any outfit I wear. It is big and long so I can tie it in various ways. At the moment I am very into this chunky style so I wear it most of the time.

Now the bag…  Yes I have to admit I fell for the semi-overused backpack trend but I do really like it so I am not sorry (sorry). This one belonged to my mom back in the day and now I use it if I get an opportunity. It is small and goes with basically everything (who knew a backpack could be so versatile)!

And then I must just say something about the head band. I love my short hair but sometimes I wake up and it is dirty and if I’m rushing out I can’t just put it in a bun and be done with it. Short hair is only a mission for me when it is dirty and this is where this cute little head band comes into play. It holds things in place (most of the time) and doesn’t make your head hurt like an alice band does. It is perfect for covering the mess untill you get a moment to deal with it.

 

The little black Coat

Being this age is great. Everything is a celebration. We are constantly celebrating lasts and first which means that there are parties all the time! Okay I am over exaggerating I am a bit of dork so I am not at parties all the time but I am attending substantially more than I ever have before which means that I get to dress up. Unfortunately and fortunately it is winter at the moment. This sucks because sometimes a beautiful outfit looks really rubbish with a jersey but otherwise winter fashion is fun and suits my style quite well so I enjoy it. I went to a recent 18th, it was a dinner (not too formal but not too casual) so I dressed in a-skirt-and-stockings look (one of my favourite combinations of winter). I don’t like wearing too much black so I grabbed an olive-green skirt instead of a black one although I think black would go just as well. I had to add my splash of colour with the scarf which tied the beanie into the outfit. Beanies and Scarves… what would winter fashion be without them.

I finished off the whole look with a short black coat. This, I have to admit, is my sister’s but I often borrow it. I think that having a good coat especially a black one is as key to having a nice winter wardrobe as the little black dress is key to style as a whole. This one is not so long but not so short that it should be called a jacket and it went well with the skirt and stockings.

Over all I felt warm and I think it turned out looking quite well. What do you think?