Leopard Print and Red Lips

Sometimes the weather just calls for a floaty skirt. A warm day with a light breeze is all it takes for me to drag my beloved Whistles 'Carrie' skirt out from the back of the wardrobe - do you remember when they came out a few years back and literally everyone had one? When midis officially became a thing . Teaming it was a casj grey crop and a slick of red lippy created the smart/casual vibe I was after. Also my latest shoes steal had their first public outing and they are so so comfy - definitely worth a purchase if you can get your hands on them!

Skirt - Whistles // Top - H&M // Shoes - Primark

Sunglasses - Topshop // Earrings - Accessorize

Lipstick - Laura Mercier Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colour in Vermillion Red 

Bag - Forever 21

You'll Never Guess How Much My New Favourite Shoes Cost...

I’ve been trying this thing this year where I don’t waste money on crappy-quality clothes and accessories but save money up and buy timeless more well-made pieces (the exception being loungewear and workout clothes because nothing justifies spending like £50 on leggings).

So I've had my eye on a pair of mid-heel strappies for sometime now, I've seen them in Office, Topshop and Kurt Geiger, all of the usual suspects, and was planning on picking some up (Office have a swoon-worthy rose gold offering) when I stumbled into Primark to get some socks and workout leggings and somehow managed to find my way to into the shoe section.

They were sitting there waiting for me the only pair in in black a size 7... it was meant to be. I of course knew that as it was Primark they weren't going to be expensive but as I turned over the price, I wasn't prepared for what a bargain they were.

£14. Can you believe it?! And they are almost exactly the same as this Topshop pair. They are comfortable and that kind of faux leather that isn't too fake looking and shiny. Whether they break quickly or not is yet to be seen, but at £14, if it gets past four wears then that works out as £3.50 a wear and thats pretty great in my eyes so...

#win.

Denim x Tartan x Denim

Jacket - Topshop // Shirt - Topshop // Pinafore - Primark

Sunnies - Topshop // Boots - Office

Bag - Mulberry

Double denim. Personally this trend has never offended me but I know a lot of people detest it. I get that it can look like a throwback to the 90s if done incorrectly, but I think as long as it’s worn with conviction, you’re fine. By this I mean if you look like you’re unsure of what you’re wearing others will be too.

I’m not sure of the official double denim dos and don’ts but my theory is that it’ll always be likely to work more when you’re wearing two different colour washes – only the brave should try matchy-matchy double denim in my opinion.

Also these are my favourite sunglasses ever, I think. I literally feel so retro wearing them... and they’re rose gold – swoon.

Love Keeks xo

Haul #1 - Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Primark...

Happy Sunday! 

A haul video for your viewing pleasure.

Love Keeks xo 

WIWTW #10

Jumper – Primark // Skirt – ASOS // Necklace – Diva @ Miss Selfridge

Bag – Mulberry // Boots – Topshop

You know when you think ‘It's autumn, let me pull on the black tights and big jumper…’ but the weather has other ideas? Yeah that was me on this precise day and as I type this I’m sitting freezing in a cap-sleeve blouse. Brilliant.

Love Keeks xo

WIWTW #9

Dungaree Dress - Primark // Top - River Island // 

Shoes - Topshop // Hairband - Topshop

This outfit received a few unsolicited comments when I wore it in on Tuesday. One of which was that I looked younger (18 apparently) and other was that I reminded someone of the Statue of Liberty, neither which I was particularly aggrieved by.

The only thing that bothers me about this outfit is that I have no idea where the waistband of this dungaree dress is suppose to bloody sit - because it's definitely (annoyingly) not the waist.

Love Keeks xo 

The Full Lace Skirt

Crop top - Primark // Skirt - Forever 21 

Heels - Topshop // Necklace - Gift

I'm back from Miami! It was so lush, and I will have a post up about it very soon! Until then take a look at my instagram, I popped up a few pics from my trip.

I did a little (lottle) bit of shopping while I was out there, and this skirt was one of my favourite purchases. It was $24 from Forever 21- such a bargain! At the current conversion rate that's about £15, now Forever 21 in the UK is cheap, but that cheap? Ummm no. As soon as I got it home I tried it with a few of my crop tops but this was definitely the pairing I liked the most, the contrast of casual with prim. I really want to team it with a breton stripe crop, which I have, but the length is a bit long and you don't get the hint of flesh that I love. 

Also - how gorgeous was it yesterday? I took today off to recover from my break and get me ready for returning to work tomorrow.

Love Keeks xo

WIWTW #6

Jumper - TK Maxx // Dungaree Dress - Primark // Boots - Topshop

My beloved chelsea boots are on their way out. The soles are wearing down faster and faster and I think they are a knock away from death. I have four other pairs of black ankle boots but these are by far my favourite; they're worn in and loved, like the shoe equivalent of an old hoody. I'm on the hunt for a new pair but I know they're not going to be the same... that's the worst isn't it? 

Love Keeks xo 

WIWTW #3

Blouse - Primark // Jeans - Topshop // Watch - Michael Kors 

Bracelet - ASOS 

So I got another pair of Jamie jeans. It happened. Well, another two pairs. Tell me I don't need anymore jeans because I may have a slight problem. 

This is what I wore on Friday for our shoot at work. I wanted to look kind of smart but also wanted to be able be as helpful as possible so had to be comfortable too! 

Love Keeks xo 

Autumn Dungarees.

Dugarees - Primark // Top - Zara // Tights - Primark // Bag -Marc by Marc Jacobs

Boots - Zara // Watch - Michael Kors // Bracelet - Asos 

Necklace - Topshop 

It's easier than I thought making dungarees transition into Autumn/Winter. All I needed to add was a uniform of all black to make it wearable in these more colder months and ensure that I don't freeze half to death. Who would have thought a couple of months ago, I, a positive dungaree cynic since childhood, would be trying to find a way to rework them for Autumn. This is mind-blowing stuff people.

Love Keeks xo  

Slouch.

Cardigan and Jeans - Primark // Shirt -Vintage // Vest - Topshop // Green Bracelet - Gift // Spiked Bracelet - Asos // Necklace - Accessorize 

I mean, every girl in England has/needs that slouchy hobo-esqe cardigan that they throw on for 'can't be asked days', don't they? I thought so. Well this is my new one, as my old one was breaking apart at an alarming speed, and I was basically one wear away for being mistaken for an actually hobo and being offered small change. 

This one is super comfy and a steal at £14. I had my eye on one in Topshop that was over double the price but luckily spotted this one the same day. 

It's basically like a blanket with sleeves. And what more could you want from a cardi on the drearier Autumn days?

Love Keeks xo

OOTD - Baby pink and white noise.

Cardigan - Primark // Cami - Topshop // Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Topshop // Bracelet - A gift // Necklace - Topshop // Watch - Michael Kors 

Whenever I wear an outfit that's mostly from one shop (normally it's Topshop) I never realise until i'm writing the bit above. 

One tip, If you're 5'7, like me, or above, definitely try the Topshop cami's in the tall section. I don't consider myself that tall so it doesn't really occur to me to look there, but this cami stops at so much more of a flattering place on me than the normal ones! 

Love Keeks xo

OOTD - Stripes and Navy

Jacket - ASOS // Top - H&M // Skirt - Primark 

Boots - Topshop // Watch - Michael Kors // Necklace - Diva @ Miss Selfridge

First off, my top is back to front. I realised that when I was doing my make up, but kind of dug the high neckline so I kept it that way. I know, I'm so cutting edge. 

Secondly, when I put this on my mum told me I looked a bit like a grandma. 

That's all.

Love Keeks xo

Bright Pink and Breezy

Dress - Topshop // Scarf - Zara // Sandals - Primark 

Necklace - Primark // Watch - Michael Kors 

Bag - Mulberry

Hello Peoples!

Now, I've never been much of a scarf gal. I wear them out of necessity in the winter and have been known to sport one to cover a mark on a much-loved top, but to accessorise an outfit... nope not so much! 

However, since snapping up this bright beauty in the Zara sale for £9.99, I've worn it the death! I've even planned outfits around it. Crazy. 

And worst of all now I want more scarves in a variety of colours! FML.

Love Keeks xo

The Tropics.

Dress - TK Maxx // Shoes - Aldo 

Hat - Primark // Sunglasses // Spiked Bracelet - ASOS 

Silver bracelet - a gift.

At the copa, copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana...

la la la la la la la la la...

Not gonna lie, don't know the rest...

But I do know that I look like I belong at the copa copacabana in this outfit. Especially with the hat. But I love the hat. 

With this glorious (if not slightly stifling) weather I thought it was only right to bring out the tropics in the form of this dress from Tk Maxx, I love the floral on black look and the material is so lightweight and breezy! 

I forgot to capture my outfit for Wireless festival which I went to on Saturday! It was amazing but so so hot so I ended up wearing my dungaree dress, a white tee underneath with my yellow converse. I definitely looked like an overgrown schoolchild, but I'm ok with that.

Love Keeks xo

A Mini Pinny.

Dress - Primark // Top - Topshop // Shoes - Aldo 

Hat - Topshop // Necklace - Accessorize 

Sunglasses - Topshop

Oh hai sun!

Nice to see you make an appearance for more than a day! Hurrah! This weather is making me more than a little bit excited for Wireless festival this weekend.

Anyways, the outfit. Now I never have been a shift/a-line dress kinda girl, having 'curves' and that, but something came over me when I saw this number hanging in Primark. It was the last size 12, and that's a sign right? (This is what I tell myself).

This outfit reminds me a bit of the ones I used to wear as a little girl, obviously sans hat and replace the black sunnies with a more pink and glittery pair, you could call this my homage to the re-emergence of the 90s trend. 

Love Keeks xo

Simple and Sparkle.

Vest - Primark // Jeans - Topshop // Watch - Michael Kors // Bag - Chanel // Sunglasses - Marks & Spencer // Shoes - Kurt Geiger

When it's this nice outside, the last thing I want to do is throw on layers of clothes or loads of accessories; sometimes it has to be a simple vest and jeans situation. So what better to accessorise with than Chanel and this new beauts of a pair of shoes?

I'm so fussy when it comes to shoes so I never suggest anyone get them for me as a present - just ask my boyfriend, I think I traumatised him into never wanting to ever buy me a pair! - but my cousin truly succeeded with these beauties! They add just the right amount of sparkle to the most simple outfits. I think it's love.

Love Keeks xo  

Collar + T-shirt

Shirt - AX Paris// T-shirt - Primark // Jeans - Topshop // Necklace - River Island

Sunglasses - Marks and Spencer

It would seem that I'm somewhat incapable of wearing a rolled-sleeve t-shirt without accessorising it with this necklace, as demonstrated with this previous post. 

Anyhow, I thought I'd experiment with a bit of a t-shirt shirt collar situation, and I love how big the collar of this old AX Paris sleeveless shirt is. Not gonna lie, I stole it from my mum's wardrobe and it is now firmly in mine, but hai-ho whats the point of living at home with your parents if you can't permanently borrow clothes and make up from your madre?

Hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend! Over the weekend I let my four year old niece and two year old nephew do my make up... there are no words, but I recorded it to put on here so I'll try and put it up sometime next week. 

Love Keeks xo 

Shorts and Shirt.

Shirt - Topshop // Shorts - Cutomised Levis 

Tights - Primark // Belt - Asos

Watch - Michael Kors // Rings - Primark // Boots - Topshop

Sunglasses - Marks and Spencer

Hi lovelies,

First of all how sunny was it yesterday?! SO GOOD! Alas the sun seems to have retreated back to where ever it has been hiding all these months, but the glimpse of it was delightful. 

I made these shorts when I was in my 'I reaaaally want a pair of vintage Levis' phase and when my sister was throwing out old jeans when she was pregnant, I took this pair of Levis and made them my project. I  sat myself in front of youtube and watched about 20 how to videos on making shorts from jeans. I dip dyed them, cut, frayed, ripped etc until I was happy.

Love Keeks xo

Boucle + Leather

Jacket - Zara // Vest - Primark // Trousers - H&M // Shoes - Office

Necklace - H&M // Sunglasses - Marks & Spencer // Bag - Chanel

Hello lovelies!

How sunny was it this weekend? Even though I was mainly dissertation-ing (It's due in less than a month now!) I did get out to enjoy a few rays. Despite the sun, it wasn't the warmest day ever so I thought I would try out my faux leather trousers. 

I was a bit dubious when I purchased these with images of Ross from Friends's mishap swarming my mind, but I bit the bullet nonetheless. I'm no the tiniest girl in the world so I wanted some that had a bit of give and these H&M ones were the best I found for £24.99, although it was heart-breaking to have to go a size up in them. 

On an even sadder note, tomorrow I go back to uni after Easter break for my last few weeks as a student. I would love to know where those three years have gone!

Love Keeks xo