Blogmas Day 20: Christmas Outfit...

A Christmas outfit for me has to look smart but be comfortable enough to wear all day (and most of the night!). This can be a tricky combo to find so this year I planned ahead...

I chose this Dark Plum Coloured Lace Dress from H&M. The straight cut may not be the most flattering, but makes it comfy and ensures the skirt wont fly up with the wind!
The colour is a rich wintery purple colour and the lace pattern makes it look quite classic. It's the type of dress you can dress up or dress down. In this case I chose to dress it down...

I styled the dress with black chunky heeled boots, which work well with the dress thanks to the length and I softened them up by adding some frilly ankle socks. Because of the  silver detailing on the shoes I chose a chunky silver necklace which sat nicely with  the high neckline of the dress. To finish the look off I carried a small black bag with some tassels, to carry any small items around with me.

Thus outfit was easy to put together and is quite a laid back making it perfect for a Christmas with the family!

Thanks for Reading :)

What are your Christmas outfit plans?

Blogmas Day 13: H&M x Balmain Look Book Part 3...

I find it difficult to wear trousers (or pants) as part of any smart or party outfits. Partially because I am very petite and trousers tend to make me look even smaller and partially because I struggle to fit them into a smart look. However this outfit is one that includes trousers styled to integrate nicely into the overall smart and quite sparkly (thanks to the top and H&M x Balmain Clutch and Ring) outfit...

The trousers are somewhere between trouser and legging and the fact that they're quite hugging makes legs look slimmer and longer (similar here or here). The black trousers are perfect as you can style them with almost any colour. This specific top from Topshop was chosen because of the large quantity of silver embroidery which went nicely with the clutch. The blazer from H&M (similar here) I wore on top was also black to compliment the trousers. It also had grey cuffs which could be seen as subtly matching the silver theme.

It's quite easy to make an outfit smart by using a fancy top such as this and adding a few good accessories! This Clutch is a real conversation piece. The detail is incredible and it definitely adds an elegant and luxurious element to any outfit! The Signet Ring although Chunky is equally elegant due to the classic look and the reflecting facets. For earrings I picked something more than studs, but not too large as there was already some bold pieces in the outfit! Finally the shoes. If the trousers didn't make my legs look longer, these beauties from Asos definitely did thanks to the extra 4 inches of height they add. Although they are not the most comfy shoes to wear, the fact that they contain flecks of green and pink ensured they stood out from the predominantly silver and black look.

I hope these H&M x Balmain Look Books have given an insight into my party outfit taste and also perhaps given some inspiration!

Thanks for Reading! :)

Blogmas Day 8: H&M x Balmain Look Book Part 2...

When picking the outfits for this Look Book I had Christmas on mind, so It's only natural that I featured an outfit inspired by the most Christmassy Colour there is... RED!

The Red Clutch....

This outfit is one most could pull out of their wardrobe right now. A Black Skater Skirt; an essential. It's comfortable to wear yet looks classic and flattering on everyone. A Red top; I'm sure everyone has a red top of some description, be it a simple plain tee or a pretty blouse. Simply tucking a predominantly red top into a black skater skirt and throwing on a black cardi or jacket and a pair of Red heels (Black would work great too) can add a touch of festivity to your appearance!

The 'essentials' I chose make the outfit a bit too fancy for day wear, but still work nicely with the beautiful clutch from the collection. The Suede Red side went perfectly with the heels and top and the black leather side complimented the outfit too.

What's your party season essential?!

Thanks for Reading! :)

P.S a giveaway featuring some H&M x Balmain items is on the horizon, check back soon...