Glitter Nail Varnish

Models Own- £5, 

Tear

Add An Underskirt

To add shape to my floral skirt I have layered it with my ballet skirt. This gives a cute edge to the simple, cotton skirt and keeps it casual whilst still being girly and fun.

Skirt- Topshop £42

This version from topshop is similar to mine but has the net on the outside. The colours are quite warm and suitable for winter yet the floral pattern makes it appropriate for the summer too. Its not cheap at £42 but worth it as you can wear it all year round.Team it up with a white shirt, aviator jacket tights and boots for a 'school girl' on trend outfit.

Pleated Space Dye

This technique is so simple and so interesting and eye-catching. The dying part is much simpler than tie-dying as you don't have to fiddle around with the elastic bands. I have used cotton but it would work on many materials, eg. jersey, cotton, first you have to soak the material in a sodium solution to keep the dye from washing out. You then simply put the material in a microwavable container and sprinkle the powder dye (I used dylon) across the material where you want it to go. Finally, microwave for 2 minutes then wash off and leave to dry, viola! I have then pleated the material for a different finished look.

ASOS Pleated Skirt In Space Dye-£12 sale

If you're short on time- or, like me, are too impatient to wait till you've made the skirt-you can get this beautiful and stylish skirt for only £12! The material and colour scheme make it perfect with the trends this winter

Vintage Brooch

Brooch- vintage £5 

This vogue cover shoot from the 60's is just beautiful and I've fallen in love with the brooch on her turban. I found my own version in a small vintage boutique for just £5 and plan to wear it with my collared shirts instead of the usual choker necklace. If there are no vintage shops/ charity shops near you or you prefer to buy a new one then this Topshop brooch is so elegant and perfect for adding glamour to a plain silk shirt. wear with a pencil skirt and killer heels for any christmas party

Clothes Show Live

Dress:£5, Belt:Vintage 

Dress: Oh My Love £7.50

Playsuit: Goldie £5

Leggings: Oh My Love £15, Top: New look sale

Shirt:Oh My Love £7.50

With a whole new wardrobe and a very light purse: my trip to the clothes show this year was a huge success!(I also now have a never ending supply of perfume samples free in the goodie bags so that saves a Christmas pressie or two). I was overwhelmed when I got to the NEC; The main halls were jam packed with an amazing selection of boutique stalls and high street brands, all with endless bargains! And of course there was the catwalk show which was themed 'day in the life of a fashion magazine' and had over 200 beautiful outfits and many gorgeous models, topless male ones may I add! The outfits weren't even all ridiculously expensive, some were high street affordable too! Check out the 'Oh My Love' website, their stall was one of my favourites of the day and was a lot cheaper than most of the high streets brands. I definitely recommend you check out the clothes show live next year, the ticket price may seem a bit high but trust me its worth it!

The Winter Coat

Coat- Debenhams

The oversized faux-fur collar gives a super on trend look to this coat; which can be removed when the weather starts to improve. It's quilted with silk on the inside which makes it really cosy and perfect for chilly winter days. It also has surprisingly cute embellishments like faux-leather cuffs and seams and a subtle glittery sheen to the main body which makes it stand out from other coatt. This coat is bought a few sizes too big to make it more casual and adds structure to any outfit.