I've partnered up with SimplyBe for this blog post, who we all know are massive advocates for empowering women and for loving yourself for no matter who you are or what you look like. With styles ranging from a sizes 12-32 (with the occasional 8/10), they aren't about one size fits all and they have some absolutely killer fashion pieces that anyone could pull off.

One trend that I have been loving these past few months is the embellished denim trend, but i've never thought that I could pull it off, so when I saw these Chloe Metallic Pearl Studded Jeans* (£35) I just knew they would be the perfect way for me to pull off the trend in subtle but me way! I'm so impressed with the fit of these jeans as they are super high waisted and I find them so flattering, even after i've eaten a massive meal! If you're looking for some new jeans i'd highly recommend checking out SimplyBe as they have a variety of different styles and fits to suit everyone.

I've also been loving the embellished mesh top/body trend that has been oh so popular as I find they just make an outfit and can be styled with anything from a skirt to a pair of jeans, or even some smarter trousers. One top that caught my eye was this Embellished Mesh Shell Top* (£49) which is just absolutely stunning! I love the delicate floral embellishment detail to it and the purple colour to it just works so well with my hair colour and my complexion! Again SimplyBe have an amazing range of blouses & shirts which plenty of on trend styles to suit anyone, so i'd really recommend checking them out!

So here's to 2018, for being kinder to ourselves, taking care of ourselves and our happiness, and ramping up the sass levels!

What steps are you taking to being kinder to yourself in 2018?

When it comes to Christmas jumpers, I always love the quirky and funny ones especially as they just add to the Christmas spirit and this Rollin' With My Snowmies Christmas Jumper* (£15) is just perfect. As this one is quite a funny jumper, I decided to keep it quite casual with a simple pair of black jeans, converse and with it being so chilly i'd definitely wrap up with a cute winter hat and faux fur gilet. You could easily transition this look by switching out the converse for some black boots for some after work drinks or mooch around the local Christmas markets.

Every year I see this style of Christmas jumper and I just love these Filthy Animal Christmas Jumper* (£15) as they just scream all things Christmas! I've styled this up with a simple pair of black jeans because you can't go wrong and my favourite knee high boots that always come back out during winter, as you can wear them for any style of occasion whether it's a work Christmas meal or some drinks at the local.

FESTIVE AF JUMPER

Out of all of the Christmas jumpers, this Black Festive AF Jumper* (£15) is definitely my favourite as it just shows the basic side of my style perfectly and I just love it! I thought this would go perfectly with a black mini skirt as the cropped style works really well, and throwing on some heeled boots instantly dresses up the outfit. Again with the weather being so chilly at the moment, a faux fur gilet is the perfect thing to throw over a Christmas jumper!

If you're wanting to treat yourself to a new Christmas jumper this year, make sure to check out Pretty Little Thing and their affordable range of Christmas Jumpers, as they have so many different styles to choose from!

Have you pulled out your Christmas jumpers yet?

I think all of us gals have a go to something in our wardrobe, whether it be a dress or a pair of shoes and when you find that go to thing you hold onto it for as long as you possibly can, but also wear it as much as you can because you know it will always serve you well.

A few months back the team at Rosegal got in touch to try out a few bits from their website, and being someone who loves fast fashion for affordable prices I was really intrigued to see what they had to offer. Whilst browsing their website I found that they cater for every kind of style, whether you're young and trend led, or whether you're a little older and looking for cute by casual day wear. 

One piece that really stood out to be was this beautiful Off Shoulder Embroidered Gingham Blouse* (£7.67) which I just absolutely fell in love with. I already own a couple of bardot top of this same shape and I have worn those to death, so when I saw it in this fabric with the beautiful yellow floral embroidered details I just knew i'd love it. One thing I often struggle with when it comes to bardot tops is what bra to wear, and I find strapless bras to be a nightmare as I can never find the right size. Having seen a lot of things about the stick on strapless bras through social media, I was really intrigued to see what they were all about, so I ordered this Scalloped Lace Up Backless Adhesive Bra* (£5.16) from Rosegal, and it has changed my life. I've gotten a few wears out of this now, when i've really been stuck with certain tops and it is honestly the one kind of bra I say every girl should have incase of a bra emergency!

The main reason why this top is my go to, is because it can be styled with anything but I tend to always style it with my trusty Topshop Jamie Jeans (£40) as they are so flattering and just hold you in at all of the right places. As for accessories i'm finally showing you guys my best purchase of the year, and if you're a bargain hunter like me then you'll totally be with me when I say that designer bags are frigging expensive! Whilst I was in China earlier in the summer with work, I totally took advantage of the China markets and got myself this beaut Chloe Dupe Bag (£30), which turned out to be around £30 and i'm totally not complaining as I get so much wear out if! Maybe one day i'll treat myself to the real thing, but for now this bag will see me through.

What is your go to fashion piece at the moment?

Dressing up for a date night or an evening out for me has always been one of those 'I don't know what to wear' moments, as I never know how casual or dressy to go but nine times out ten I usually manage to gauge it just right. I thought i'd do something a little different and style up three different looks, perfect for every kind of evening style there is, all with a little help from Tobi.

DRESSY CASUAL

For as long as I can remember, my go to option for a night out or a more dressed up casual outfit has been these Zara Pleated Culottes as they are so easy to style with so many different top options and my favourite option by far to style them with is bodysuits. They just go hand in hand and make an outfit so easy to throw together. For a while now i've wanted a white lace bodysuit but haven't ever managed to find one that works for me, that was until this beautiful Kennedy Ivory Crochet Bodysuit* (£22) caught my eye. If anyone knows me, they know I love me some lace and I love me some lace up detailing, which this body suit has down the front but the back also laces up, allowing you to show off your back a little bit if you're feeling a little bit daring. Personally I love every thing about this body suit, it fits amazingly as it holds you in just the right places and is so flattering on the body that you can't help but not feel amazing!

Dresses used to be my go to for an evening out, but as i've gotten older i've found myself exploring more of my personal style and finding more body flattering options that work for me. One trend that has been massive this summer is the good old faithful wrap dress, and for so long i've wanted to find one that just fitted my body in the right way, but could I find said dress? No. This was until I spied this absolute dream boat of a wrap dress, the Maria Cross Olive Dress* (£21) and I just knew i'd love everything about it, and of course I was right! The first time I put this dress on I felt amazing, and I hadn't felt like that about a dress in years! The colour is absolutely stunning, especially when you've whacked on a bit of fake tan, and the quality is impeccable! Being someone who works in fashion design, quality is a big thing for me as I understand every gals nightmare of a dress being see through, or the quality of the material being oh so cheap, but this is up there in terms of quality. I chose to style this up with some old faithful River Island heels from last summer that I absolutely love and wear to death, of which are long gone but I have a linked a few similar style below.

All in all i'm really impressed with Tobi's clothing and i'll definitely be ordering a few more pieces from them as they are really affordable and often have some amazing discounts, such as 50% off your first shop.. erm yes please! I hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration for your evening outfits whether it be for date night, or for a few classy drinks with the girls!

What are your go to evening looks?

My personal style is very casual, but I love incorporating new trends that have a casual yet feminine feel to them whether it be embroidery or a cute sleeve, anything that I can style up with a trusty pair of jeans but I wouldn't say i'm a loyal follower of trends, if I like something then i'll buy it not just because it's 'on trend'.

FLORAL EMBROIDERY

A massive trend at the moment that I absolutely love is all the beautiful embroidered pieces, as it's adds such a lovely touch to any piece of clothing and is so pretty for summer. Recently Zara have been killing it, and one of my current most worn pieces is this Schiffili Embroidered Top (£25.99), which also has a beautiful flared sleeve with a lovely scalloped detailed hem. I've been getting so much wear out of this top, as it's so easy to style with pretty much anything, you name it. Below i've linked a few others that I have had my eye on, that are all beautiful in their own right and aren't going to break the bank.

DUPE CLUTCHES

If you're a girl on a budget like me, then you'll know how splurging on designer handbags just isn't going to happen, and so many brands are putting their spin on them by creating impressive dupes that are literally a fraction of the price. A recent addition into my accessories collection is this Missguided Circle Clutch, of which unfortunately is now sold out but it is my most worn clutch at the moment and I absolutely love how luxe this looks. It's very in tune with one of my favourite designer bags, but I could never justify forking out for one no matter how much I swoon over it. I've linked a few of my favourite dupe bags below, as there are some amazing yet budget friendly options.

STATEMENT BELTS

For months i've seen so many bloggers styling up their jeans with a statement belt of some description, and I have never been a belt kind of person but ever since I added this Vintage Western Style Belt* (£4.78) into my wardrobe, I have literally worn it to death and it just adds a lovely touch to an outfit and makes it look just put together. With that being said i'm already on the hunt to add more statement belts into my collection, as I am wearing this one to death and I want to switch things up a bit. Below are a few that I have my eye on, that I think would look amazing with any high waisted jeans!

What are your current favourite on trend pieces?

A couple of months back the brand Zaful got in contact with me to pick out a few bits from their latest collection, and for such a long time now i've wanted a simple knit with a statement and on trend sleeve for such a long time now, so I got to browsing through the massive variety of styles that they have on offer!

I found myself browsing through Zaful's website for such a long time, and I found it really similar to ASOS in the sense that they stock so much and I came across so many things that I loved! I finally settled on this Ribbed Puff Sleeve Sweater* (£19.89) in this light grey colour as I personally love a lighter colour knit to coordinate with my typical choice of black jeans! I absolutely love the quality of this jumper as the knit isn't too chunky but still keeps me warm enough throughout the day. I also love the sleeves on this and it was everything I wanted a more!

As I mentioned I love styling the majority of my outfits with a black pair of jeans and recently i've been getting a lot of wear out of my Topshop MOM Jeans (£40), as I personally love a high waist jean as I find them to be a lot more flattering on my body shape. The only downside is that you can't eat to your heart content in these, which I guess is a good thing but seriously, food! 

Being the total boring monochrome lover that I am, my outfits generally don't pack much punch in terms of colour but I do often find that I like to add some detail through either my accessories, or through the lip colour that I choose to wear. I thought that a fun way to mix this outfit up was to style it with these beautiful Louisa Floral Print Ankle Boots* (£34.99) from Ego! I love the pop of colour that they add to an outfit, and embroidered boots are so on trend at the moment!

So that is how I am enjoying styling a statement sleeve, but keeping in tune with my typically monochromatic and non girly style!

What are your favourite trend pieces at the moment?

Looking back at my blog in 2016 I loved upping my fashion content, and as we are entering mid Jan I thought it was about time I posted my first fashion post of the year, with the idea of posting at least one a month! I'm absolutely loving the shoe trends at the moment, and i'm sure i'm not the only gal out there that thinks a good pair of boots can make or break an outfit, so when Ego Shoes approched me on styling up three pairs of boots for the winter season, I couldn't not say no!

Saving quite possibly the best boots until last, and if you've not seen or heard anything on the embroidered boot trend then you've definitely been living under a rock. For me, i'm definitely that person who plays it safe and never really wear anything but black or white shoes, so stepping out in the stunning Louisa Floral Print Ankle Boots* (£34.99) was a massive thing for me, and I absolutely love them! Styling them to begin with was quite a tricky one, but i've learnt that less is definitely more and to keep it quite simple in order to allow the boots to be the statement piece of an outfit, so I opted for a simple pair of jeans, high neck (obvs) and a gilet. These I particularly love as the pattern is so different to the standard floral embroidered boot, and the pop of colour is just what I need somedays, especially when I forget i'm wearing them and then I look down to see these beautiful boots staring back at me! Ego again have a massive range of floral boots, with many different styles from everyday boots to more evening shoes so no doubt you'll find a pair you love!

As we slowly count the days until the New Year rolls in, i'm mentally counting down the days until I go to Australia and with that i'm also mentally preparing myself for the painful spending ban that i'm forcing upon myself, and with that means no boxing day sales shopping. That being said, I still managed to treat myself to an item i've lusted over for quite some time, and also some Yankee Candles because a girl can never have too many candles apparently!

When it comes to my everyday style i'm definitely a jeans kinda' gal, as nine times out of ten I will be wearing a pair of jeans of some description of which I then style up with either a print, texture or through my accessories that I choose to pair with my outfit, but I also love to be comfortable. On Christmas Eve I found myself browsing my local Newlook store, as they had already gone into sale and even though I had vouched to myself that I wouldn't be spending any money, I wanted to see what jackets/coats they had as i've been in desperate need of something simple to just throw on but still keeping me warm at the same time. My Mum actually pulled out the jacket in question and I instantly fell in love with this Newlook Black Faux Fur Hooded Jacket (£22), as i'd actually been thinking that I needed something like this in my wardrobe a few days prior and it was like my prayers had been answered! I absolutely adore everything about this jacket, from the faux fur, the hood, the length, everything! It's exactly what I wanted, and it is the warmest jacket known to man as it feels like i'm wearing a hot water bottle!

I've also been getting a lot of wear out of my Topshop White Jamie Jeans (£45), mainly because they are the only jeans that still fit me comfortably after consuming large portions of food, and they sort of skim over any food babies! The only thing is that they are pain to keep clean, so wearing them on a dog walk wasn't my brightest moment I will admit, but I loved how they paired with the outfit. I also decided to pull out my favourite Newlook Striped Turtleneck Jumper (£19.99), which unfortunately appears to be sold out as it did go into sale, but I love this top to throw on as a quick and easy styling piece especially as stripes go with practically anything, and burgundy is a colour i've been diggin' big time recently! Moving onto accessories, and similarly to my outfit styling I keep my accessories quite minimal as I wear the same accessories day in day out. A few recent additions that i've been getting a lot of wear out of recently have been my Daniel Wellington Classic Black Reading Watch* (£139) as the black and rose gold detailing is just beautiful for any type of wearing occasion, and pairs so well with my Chlobo Rose Gold Hamsa Charm Bracelet* (£90). I've been getting so much wear out of these as of late as they add an elegant yet effortless touch of sophistication to any outfit. Finally to finish off the outfit were my trusty Newlook Suedette Boots (£29.99), which are an old purchase from last winter but have lasted me well ever since.

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Did you pick up anything in the boxing day sales?

As some of you probably saw, I recently received the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray in my Selfridges Summer Beauty Box (review here) which was one of the main reasons why I ordered it as i've been wanting to try out this surf spray for such a long time. This surf spray contains a number of ingredients including sea kelp extract designed to achieve sexy sun dried and windswept styles which works best on curly/wavy hair but is designed for all hair types.

I've been using this surf spray on and off for the past couple of weeks, mainly when my hair is dry focusing on the mid to lower sections of my hair and scrunching in an upwards direction to add some texture and definition to my hairs natural waves. I find the application of this product to be really precise and each spritz of this covers a really good amount of my hair so I can see this 50ml sample lasting me a really good amount of time. I love what this product does for my hair, it gives my hair a really nice amount of texture and leaves it feeling like i've just come off the beach with a nice beach like scent to my hair.

Have you tried the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray or Surf range?

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a good monday and are enjoying the snow. My day has been a little different, as part of my styling project for uni my group and me were to put together a photo shoot for our supplement magazine 'Beat.' and this took place today. I wanted to share a few sneak peeks of some of the looks that we styled together and to just show you what I get up to at uni.

From the title you can kind of tell the concept of this shoot is based around hip hop, which it is but we were going for the androgyny hip hop type of feel to update and put a modern twist on typical androgyny.

I hope you guys like seeing these type of posts as I feel they different from the my previous posts and something I haven't really showed you before.

Let me know what you guys think. I will be posting more about this photo shoot over the coming weeks when we get the photographs back and we have put our supplement together.

Have a great rest of the day everyone and I will see you all in my next post.

xx