WHAT I WORE| 70s Cowgirl

Topshop crochet top and cord a-line skirt* via FashionChick | Tan floppy hat | Missguided Tassel Heels* 

Hey everyone! I've been on somewhat of a blogging hiatus lately, with my final exams approaching, let's just say balancing work/blogging is kinda impossible.  You know when you look at words for so long that they cease to become words? So much so that even formulating 140 characters for a tweet becomes stressful? Yep. That's where I'm at now. 3rd year, you need to be over, ASAP.

You might not know that I was lucky enough to be invited to join Fashionchick's blogger network. If you haven't heard of Fashionchick, they are a social shopping site where you can browse a heap of brands at once which makes onling shopping WAY easier. Sadly I had to miss their event in London but I was able to pick out some Topshop pieces to do a collab with them which I'm still SO excited about!

With all their 70s inspired pieces I was whipping ALL the crochet and ALL the fringing off the shelves. I eventually decided on this cord a-line skirt and crochet top combination, I never fall out of love with 70s inspired styles so I was so happy with how this look came together. I paired it with this tan floppy hat and and fringed heels from Missguided which are my new obsession. I love the fringed detail which adds that 70s vibe to an outfit, they're definitely my new statement shoe. I'm also a footwear ambassador for Missguided this month so keep your eyes open for lots more pretty shoes!

Over the bank holiday weekend I took some much needed time out and went to Stratford. Despite it being really close to where I live for Uni I've never got around to visiting. I love discovering new places so wandering around Stratford with its cute little shops and gorgeous river decorated with canal boats was the perfect way to spend the weekend. We also went to visit Anne Hathaway's cottage which is where these photos were taken, so beautiful!

What do you think of this outfit? Are you into the 70s?

Lydia Rose,

xoxo

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WHAT I WORE | MISSGUIDED METALLIC TWO PIECE

Co-Ord* - top, skirt mostly sold out but check back for returns! (similar, shop Missguided Co-Ords here) | Coat - Primark (similar) | Thigh High Boots

Can we all just have a little moment for Missguided?! I'm pretty sure I have a browse of their new-in section every single day. Co-ords were my favourite trend last year and I don't plan on leaving them out of 2015. I spotted this one at the press day a few months back at the press day and fell in l o v e so had to get my hands on it!  Its mostly sold out now, but check the links above in the mornings because sometimes they get returns! I've got my eye on this cosy roll neck two piece  and this badass fishnet one. Bye student loan, it was nice knowing you...

What do you think of this two piece?

Lydia Rose,

xoxo 

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WHAT I WORE | I Wish I Was An Olsen Twin

T-shirt | Coat | Jeans | Beanie | Bag

The Olsens will forever be my icons. Swathed in layers of black fabric, ripped jeans, too many accessories and that effortless bohemian grunge aesthetic, the Olsens just get it right. I wish I was an Olsen twin... Don't we all?

I wore this outfit for a day of shopping and Thai food with my favourite London girl, Lizzie. I made a pact to only surround myself with people who don't bring me down this year and Lizzie is definitely one of those kinds of girls. Once you cut the energy vampires out of your life, you feel like you can do anything. Hanging out with Lizzie has reminded me of how I felt when I was interning in fashion in London last summer and made me realise how I need to get that motivation back. I'm a firm believer in the laws of attraction and that we make our own realities. I guess it's time to start practising what I preach... 

This outfit is all from Pretty Little Thing, I had a rampage of their website last week and bought so many pretty things. Definitely one of my new favourite websites! The t-shirt is only a fiver, too. Bargain.

What do you think of this outfit? 

Lydia Rose,

xoxo

WHAT I WORE | THE PARTY DRESS

 Dress - AX Paris* | Heels - Missguided*

Happy 2015! This is a slightly late post, but here's what I wore for New Year's Eve. This glamorous sequin dress from AX Paris isn't something I'd normally go for, but on a night where I want to go all out, it's perfect! 2014 wasn't an easy year for me, and I'm glad to see the end of it. When I reflect over the past year, there's been the highs like interning in London and winning the Company Magazine blogger awards, right down to some serious lows. I have a lot of things I want to achieve and I'm determined to keep up a healthy and happy lifestyle and mind this year. Interning, blogging, starting the gym, keeping up a plant based lifestyle and finally graduating... Let's nail it, 2015.

What did you wear on New Year's Eve? What are your resolutions?

Lydia Rose,

xoxo

THE MOTEL GABBY DRESS

Motel Rocks Gabby Dress | Thigh High Boots 

If there's one dress that everyone seems to fall in love with around the Christmas season, it's the Motel Gabby. I mean, is there anything that can make you feel more glamorous than a sequin dress? Plus, the iridescent green sequins let me live out my life long dream of being a mermaid. I paired it with a bold lip and my new thigh highs. Now roll on the Christmas parties...
Don't forget that if you've got your eye on anything Motel, they're have a HUGE sale with up to 70% off. Shop it here, thank me later.

What do you think of this dress?

Lydia Rose,

xoxo

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WHAT I WORE | THE BLANKET CAPE

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Blanket Cape - TKMAXX (Similar here (use WRAPUP for 24% off,  here, here, here) | Boots - Schuh (sold out) but exactly the same here (Similar here, here, here here, here, here ) | Dress - Topshop  (similar here, here, here) | Handbag - Vivienne Westwood 

Is there anything better than getting to wrap up in a blanket whilst feeling incredibly stylish AND cosy at the same time? I don't think so. A lot of my friends have been a bit confused by how I've been walking around in something that could be a picnic blanket lately. But paired with a pair of thigh high boots, this has to be my favourite trend of the season. I picked mine up in TK Maxx but Boohoo currently stock a similar one (use WRAPUP for 24% off). My favourite ways to style blanket capes are with a simple, basic piece like this pleated dress from Topshop but I've also got my eye on these turtle-neck dresses from ASOS.  I'm all about that Olsen twin, tramp-chic thing, and I guess going out in a blanket kind of hits the nail on the head.
Can we all just take a minute to appreciate my new boots?! When these arrived on my door step it was one of those scream at the postman in happiness, angels singing and rainbows forming kind of moments. I was obsessively checking ASOS like a crazy lady for a similar pair to come back in stock until I found them on Schuh. They've sold out now, like the cleated heeled versions have pretty much everywhere, but you can find the exact same pair on River Island. They're a little pricey but definitely an investment as thigh high boots are the perfect staple piece to dress up any outfit and never go out of style.

What do you think of this outfit? Are you a fan of blanket capes and thigh high boots?

Lydia Rose,

xoxo

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