31/01/2015

31.01.15//CHALLENGE COMPLETE 
So, I did it!! I sucessfully posted a new outfit every single day of this month! There were a few times I didn't think I'd get them done though! I found it quite difficult because I never really know what to wear, I'm very indecisive and always in a rush to get out the door!! As I said a couple of days ago I've really learned a lot about what looks good on me! I now have a much clearer idea about how I want to style myself from now on! So, without further ado here's the last outfit of my challenge! I hope you enjoyed it and that maybe in some way it inspired you! 
Jumper//ZARA
Grey T-Shirt//ZARA
Joni Jeans//TOPSHOP
Buckle Shoes//H+M
Scarf + Hat//H+M

Just a few of my favourites ......
Lots of love Darlene xxx

             

30/01/2015

 30.01.15//ONE LAST TIME 
 
This outfit is perfect for after work drinks in a little bar somewhere! You could easily wear this outfit with with flats,tights and a cardi in the day then throw on some ankle boots (or heels) and a bit of leather then you're good to go
JACKET//TOPSHOP
BRETON//ZARA
SKIRT//H+M
BOOTS//ZARA

See you tomorrow, for the last day of the challenge ahhh!

xxx Lot's of Love Darlene xxx





29/01/2015

29.01.15//pixie dust
I'm pretty sure this jumper is my mums,  I don't think I've worn lilac since I was about 8 haha! I actually remember discovering this colour and how I was absolutely obsessed with pastel colours in general (baby blue, powder pink, lemon you name it)! Me and my friend Robin had pencil cases full of those gel coloured pens, do you remember them? They even came out with some that had different scents according to the colour, the white one was popcorn, the yellow was lemon and the orange was  ummm orange e.t.c.  
HAT//H+M
JUMPER//MY MUMS
CULOTTES//PRIMARK
LACE-UPS//ZARA

See you tomorrow!!
xxx Lot's of Love Darlene xxx






28/01/2015

28.01.15//BLACK TO BASICS

Today, I just layered my leather jacket over this blazer/ cardigan thing I got from Forever 21 yonks ago! Yet again a really simple look, but I feel amongst other things this month I'm really starting to define 'my look'. In setting myself this challenge I've kind of forced myself to establish a 'uniform' of sorts. It's so refreshing to look back over this month (so far) and see what works for me and what really doesn't!
LEATHER JACKET// TOPSHOP
TOP//H+M
BLAZER//F21
JONI JEANS//TOPSHOP
SCARF//H+M
SHOES//H+M


See you tomorrow!!
xxxLots of love xxx







27/01/2015

27.01.15//IT'S SHAWL MOST OVER
(oh dear, even for me that's an awful pun)
Just a simple one today. I got this scarf/shawl in the Zara sale for £9.99 and it was such a good find! It's so warm and cosy and pretty versatile too! Plus it's a bargain, I always drool over scarves like this in Zara then take one glance at the price tag and put it straight back!

SCARF//ZARA
TOP//H+M
'MOM' JEANS//TOPSHOP
BOOTS//ZARA

See you tomorrow!!

xxx Lots of love Darlene xxx

26/01/2015

26.01.15//HORSE AND HOUND

So, I broke my 'No shopping in January' rule yet again for something I've wanted for years. Yes, you guessed it, a Barbour Jacket. Whilst window shopping on ASOS, I saw this baby for £27 reduced from £90!!! I actually thought it had been listed incorrectly! Not only was it priced ridiculously low for a Barbour, but it was the last one and it just happened to be in a size 10 (I'm an 8 so it could be a bit smaller but it fits fine) so it had to be mine! It's such a great quality jacket and fits in perfectly with my sometimes modern equestrian/country style!







Jacket//BARBOUR via ASOS
Jumper//H+M
Riding Pants//AMERICAN APPAREL
Wellies//HUNTER


See you tomorrow!!
xxx Lots of Love Darlene xxx

25/01/2015


 25.01.15//SCRAPBOOK 
After, my day in Brighton yesterday, I'm so grateful for this lazy Sunday I've spent at home! I've just been lounging around in my 'home clothes', reading and relaxing! I had fun editing my OOTD pictures today the way I used to when I was little. I would buy those huge sheets of gem stickers and have fun sticking them absolutely everywhere haha! I was also particulaly fond of glitter glue....ahh I miss those days, in fact I feel as though I have a distinct lack of glitter and sparkle in my life at the moment and that needs to change!! 

(If you can even see the outfit under all the glitter hahaha)
Leather Jacket//TOPSHOP
T-Shirt//H+M
Joni Jeans//TOPSHOP
Scarf//H+M
Fedora//PRIMARK

See you tomorrow!!
 xxx Lots of love Darlene xxx









24/01/2015

24.01.15//PAST THE WITCHING HOUR

I think I look quite Vampir-ish in this picture!!! I'm pretty sure that the most extreme close of myself I've ever posted on my blog, I didn't know my little camera could capture such a clear shot especially in such awful light!!

LEATHER JACKET//TOPSHOP
JUMPER//H+M
JONI JEANS//TOPSHOP
BOOTS//H+M
SCARF//H+M

LONG WAISTCOAT//VINTAGE

 See you tomorrow!!
xxx Lot's of love Darlene xxx




23/01/2015

 23.01.15//UNTIL MORNING LIGHT 


Here's a simple 'off duty' cosy outfit for a typical chilly day in London!! One thing I love about the cold weather is that you can layer to your hearts content!!

JUMPER//H+M
STRIPED TOP//ZARA
JONI JEANS//TOPSHOP
WELLIES//HUNTER
SCARF//ZARA

See you tomorrow!!
 xxx Lot's of love Darlene xxx

22/01/2015

22/01/15:I WANNA DO BAD THINGS WITH YOU
Just a quick one today as I'm running late for my staff party. I took these last night just as the last bit of sunlight was slipping away. I kinda like the effect the the twilight had on these pictures it gives a really dark and sinister vibe to them!
COAT//H+M
RIDING PANTS//AA
CROP//AA
BOOTS//OFFICE


xxx Lots of love, Darlene xxx

See you tomorrow!!









21/01/2015

 21/01/15: JUST A LITTLE BIT OF YOUR HEART 
Leather Jacket//TOPSHOP
T-Shirt//VINTAGE
Plaid Shirt//VINTAGE
Disco Pants//AA
Trainers//VANS

This is the perfect gig outfit. Considering the amount that I love music, I don't go to nearly enough gigs! Hmm, maybe I should add 'go to more music events' to my ever growing list of new years resolutions!

See you tomorrow!

xxx Lot's of love Darlene xxx












20/01/2015



 20/01/15:NO FRILLS 
Beanie/M+S
Top/Zara
Shorts/Brandy Melville
Boots/H+M

Bag/Carin Wester
This was another top that I got in the Zara sale, they're just so slouchy and fit perfectly. I know these shorts are pretty summery but throw on some tights and a coat and you're sorted!!






19/01/2015



19/01/15: I MESSED UP

So, I kinda sorta went shopping, even though I banned myself from it oops! But you have to understand Zara had a sale, and when I say sale I don't mean the rubbish 'sales' that they sometimes have where they take a few quid off of stuff you don't even want! They had so many nice things I literally couldn't resist including this lovely breton top which I got for £5.99 ..yup!! So if you haven't already get yourself down to Zara before all the stuff goes!
Top- Zara
'Mom' Jean- Topshop
Trainers- Vans

18/01/2015


 18.01.15//SUNDAY VIBES 



Today I think I might take a wander up to Brick Lane and have a look at the Sunday Market. I haven't bought any magazines for ages and there's lots of newsagents in the Spitalfields area that stock niche magazines you can't get in your average supermarket or corner shop! The sun is piercingly bright but it's still bitterly cold outside so I think I'll throw my winter coat over my leather jacket to keep myself nice a warm!


Leather Jacket// Topshop
T-shirt and Culottes//Primark
Bag//Carin Wester
Trainer// Vans