Despite the
flurries of hail and snow over the past week, I feel like we’re ~finally~
entering into spring and I’m having all the excited feelings at the thought of
smock dresses, Birkenstocks and leaving the house without a jacket. A recent
email in my inbox from Farfetch inspired me to think about personal style and
how daunting it can sometimes be entering a new season and having “I have
nothing to wear!” thoughts approximately 6 times a day. Yep, we’ve all been
there. I have a Spring/Summer shopping list that is ever expanding so I thought
I would share my thoughts on personal style, fashion confidence and a couple of
the things I’m lusting over big time!
Since
starting my Fashion Communication and Promotion course back in September, style
and trend have been on my mind 24/7 (dedicated student or just down right
obsessed?). It’s easy to group the two together but I’ve come to learn that
although they overlap occasionally with what’s ‘in’ right now, trend is far
less personal and style is completely unique! Many might regard style as an innate
means of putting together outfits effortlessly time and time again but from my experience,
developing and curating your personal style is something that comes with time
and a lot of experimentation! Feeling comfortable and confident in an outfit is
of course the ultimate goal when dressing but it can take years to master the
art of knowing what suits you, what makes you feel good and ultimately create a
style that is unique and personal to you! In my two Brighton OOTD’s (read HERE and HERE) posted during
April I really tried to push myself style-wise and was definitely out of my
comfort zone with a couple of pieces I wore. Whilst style is about feeling
comfortable and confident, pushing the boundaries outside of your ‘safe’
clothes is not only fun but so helpful in terms of curating your perfect
wardrobe because fashion is SO much more fun when you can experiment. One of
the reasons I’m an all-round fashion obsessive is the freedom you have to create
an entirely new look, personality and vibe every time you open your wardrobe in
the mornings and from the moment you step out of the door to the second you
collapse back into the house. Whilst some may consider style to be a consistent
vibe your wardrobe communicates, it’s also a means to re-invent yourself time
and time again. To me, that is what personal style should be.
When
Farfetch emailed me, they included a blogger’s content pack with inspiring post
ideas and interviews from some seriously fab-u-lous ladies. I took inspo from
an interview on personal style with Sara Azani (from ultimate fashion blog,
Style MBA) and decided to answer some of the same questions to share my
thoughts on my style as well as encourage others to think about them too! It
can be really helpful if you’re stuck in a style rut to question your own
fashion choices, inspirations and what clothes mean to you to start getting
excited about style again.
How would you describe your style?
I think my
style is very much based on channelling whatever I’m loving at that particular
time so is quite changeable! I love 60s and 70s styles but also am really into
younger dressing like smock dresses and dungarees. I’m a lover of all things
stripes, pastels and girly dresses with an all-encompassing obsession for denim skirts.
Who do you look to for style inspiration?
Bloggers
are FO’ SURE the first place I will look to for style inspiration. Not only are
they ‘real’ people showing clothes in movement, outdoors in different locations
and with other pieces but the way you can really feel their personality is something
I adore. I would never just browse through ASOS or Topshop if I was needing
style inspo because, although I have a lot of love for those brands, the way
garments are shown can often be a little lifeless and non personal. My
favourite bloggers that inspire my style choices daily because of their amaze
personalities (as well as wardrobes) include Liv Purvis (WhatOliviaDid), Carrie
Harwood (WishWishWish), Megan Ellaby (PagesByMegan), Kristabel Plummer (IWantYouToKnow)
and Sammi Maria (BeautyCrush). These gals are my ULTIMATE style inspo, as well
(of course) the babe Alexa Chung!
Where do you love to shop?
My student
budget means I’m pretty limited in terms of shopping at the mo (*cries*) but I’ve
always been a high street lover! Topshop, ASOS, Zara, UO and occasionally H&M
are my go-to places and the blogs I read are definitely a help when it comes to
styling a non-designer wardrobe! Keep reading because
I have a Farfetch wishlist FULL of the goodies I would love to get my hands on
if I were to win the lottery (I can dream). I’m a big fan of brands like Orla
Kiely, Stella McCartney, Molly Goddard, Christopher Kane and Charlotte Olympia
so maybe one day I can add those to the list of places I love to stop. Crossing
my fingers!
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| Charlotte Olympia flats, Alexander Wang denim jacket, RayBan glasses, Stella McCartney jeans, Anya Hindmarch bag |
As promised
here is my ultimate shopping list and pics of items I’m head over heels for at
the moment. A pair of Charlotte Olympia Kitty flats has been on my shopping
list for years now and I feel if I ever got my hands on a pair they would never
leave my feet! As we enter (almost) into the warmer weather I feel like a pair
of RayBan’s are an essential accessory staple and let’s face it, who wouldn’t
be obsessed with the rose gold and purple look lenses? L O V E. In terms of
clothes I’m loving these Stella McCartney polka dot skinnies; the perfect twist
on a classic piece and super cute for days in the city! The Dolce and Gabbana
Daisy skirt is another piece I’m head over heels for, it screams British
summertime and can you imagine how cute it would be paired with the kitty
flats? Other loves include a black denim jacket, a classic piece and perfect
for chillier evenings as well as the ultimate Anya Hindmarch bag which I
already know I would obsessively need to incorporate into every outfit ever!
I hope this
(slightly longer) post has prompted you to think about personal style and helped
if you’re stuck in a fashion rut at the mo! Sometimes it’s nice to challenge
our normal thinking when it comes to fashion and reach for things outside of
our comfort zone. Fashion is after all one of the most experimental and
creative means of expression so why not completely challenge the norm of your
dressing code! I’d love to hear your thoughts on this post or if it’s inspired
you to make a wardrobe shake up!
*This post is part of Farfetch’s Blogger
Content Pack inspired competition however is not sponsored! All thoughts on
style, love for Charlotte Olympia shoes and my blogging inspirations are my own*
