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

 16/01/15:THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT 

 Imagine me getting myself all primed in position to take my photo's then something catches my eye,I look to my right and I see this beautiful creature just chilling out in the winter sun! I'm not sure if I've set eyes on such a beautiful butterfly in my life, but I took this rare sighting as a sign. The complete metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly has always intrigued and astounded me. This being a new year and all,  I don't know maybe it's a great time to transform myself? Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy within myself and proud of what  I've achieved so far... but I sometimes feel that I hold back a bit because I'm scared of failure or getting hurt. Maybe if I allowed myself to let go of my inhibitions  I could achieve truly wonderful things. 

So thank you for the inspiration little butterfly friend, thank you very much indeed.

Coat- Miss Selfridge
Jumper- Marks & Spencers
Riding Pants- American Apparel
Boots- Zara
Bag- Longchamp

See you tomorrow,

xxx Lot's of love Darlene xxx

 07/01/15: GREEN VINTAGE CARDI 

It is not at all warm in London at the moment, so I dug out an old favourite; this huge warm vintage cardigan that I stumbled upon in TRAID in Shepherds bush ... I believe it was under £20 as well!! This bag is vintage too, but I got from Absolute Vintage in Brick Lane!

The top is a thermal one (which is totally necessary in this weather) from UNIQLO.

Those are my AA Riding Pants and my good old suede ankle Zara boots!

See you tomorrow!

xxx Lots of Love Darlene xxx

  d o n 't  w a i t  u p  

'Tis the season to go out with your mates and soak up all the festive fun, right??!! However, I'm currently sitting in my room wearing tracksuit bottoms and a baggy jumper haha !! I like to stockpile 'going out' outfits in advance because I never know what to wear, to parties and things! This outfit's so simple and also easy to dress up or down. 

Pop a chunky knit cardigan on and lose the hat for a cosy night at your local pub.

 Or whack on some 'way too high to walk in' chunky heeled boots (think Jeffrey Campbell) and a long black duster coat for a real head turning ensemble.  

Till next time ....

Lots of love Darlene xxx

Top( part of set)- Boohoo
Leather Jacket- Topshop
Riding Pants-American Apparel
Lace ups- Zara
Muff/Bag- Carin Wester
Hat-H&M

     

après ski

Sorry for being a bit M.I.A lately I've been working extra hard to save money for Christmas. I just bought my first pair of American Apparel Riding Pants and I'm not going to lie, I'm a little bit obsessed! I'm in love with all things AA at the moment I just love the fit of their clothes and the overall simple aesthetic of the brand! Hope you like this post!! xxxx

Fur headband- TOPSHOP
Crop Top- American Apparel
Riding Pants- American Apparel
Wellies- Hunter