Floral Print Jeans How To Wear For A/W 4 Ways

Hey my lovelies , hasn't it got cold all of a sudden? I've started to organize my wardrobe and start sorting out my winter woollies. I've been packing all my summer clothes and shoes into boxes for their little hibernation bless them. I need to get my big coats out, get them dry cleaned/ washed and give all my boots a good polish. I haven't got a lot of space in my room and I share my wardrobe with my mum so organization is super important to me (and also to avoid parent wrath!).

Getting ready for A/W is also about updating your wardrobe essentials for the new season. Florals are always in season you just need to update them accordingly. These floral print skinny jeans are a good example. I've created 4 different outfits based around these jeans but nodding towards the colder weather. By being able to create different outfits around on key piece for all seasons, you've definitely upped it's cost per wear factor or CPW for short. So this is what I came up with.

Outfit one Classic Breton

Ahhh, good old breton my faithful friend. A year round staple, this outfit was also about updating this top for A/W too. Clashing florals and stripes seems a bit mad but strangely it works as long as I keep the rest of my outfit fairly plain. A leather jacket with fur collar, pretty scarf and brogues should make this outfit fairly weather appropriate though maybe when it's sunny.

Outfit Two Add A Complementary Jumper

Straightforward this one just add and jumper and boots. I would suggest plain block colours for daytime so I chose this old deep purple jumper I got in a topshop sale about 3 years ago. I only got these jeans this year so I'm pleased that I've been able to combine it with some old stuff. CPW again people!

Classic black boots keep you toes warm and a plain grey beanie to keep your head toasty, job done.

Outfit Three Evening Meal/Night Out

Like above, I chose a plain coloured jumper but the embellishment on the shoulders just make it little bit more glam without taking away from the jeans. A black blazer and heels keep it classic and let the jeans take center stage. I added this satin flower clutch as an extra touch because I thought it went well with the print and colour of the jeans. 

Outfit Four Casual Daytime

For A/W I usually wear lots of black and grey so I put this plain 3/4 sleeve top and biker gilet for a more grungy take on florals. I think the darker colours tone down the girlyness of the print. My studded drawstring bag and floral DM's complete the look. The boots definatley toughen up the overall feel of this and who can't resist a chunky boot?

  I hope you liked my ideas. With careful planning and a little imagination you can make your wardrobe staples work really hard and you can get as much use out of them without looking the same all the time because fashion's about being creative right?

Til Next Time x

Topshop Carrie Dress How To Wear 5 Ways

I bought this beautiful dress in Topshop a few weeks ago for a friends birthday. It was fairly inexpensive at £30 but when making the decision whether to buy it I thought about how many ways I could style it therefore getting more wear for money. I think it's important especially now when moneys tight that the clothes you buy can be mixed and matched with lots of different things. How many times have you bought something and never wear it because it doesn't go with most of your wardrobe. I'm all for buying standout pieces but I'd rather spend that little extra and know that I can piece together a few outfits with it.
I came up with 5 different ideas of how I could style this dress. It's a grey tube midi length style with a netted skirt over the bottom half. I wanted to create a variety of day/night looks so hopefully I'll get lots of wear out of it.

Outfit One - Glam night out/ Dinner party

A classic black blazer will always make a outfit look more grown up and sophisticated. This Topshop one  is a few years old and I've worn it with everything from party dresses to T shirts and jeans for day.
Pretty heels are a must and I adore these glitter heeled pumps. The lower heel make these super easy to walk in, useful for when you've had a few too many! A little silver clutch  makes this an easy evening look.

 Outfit Two Parisian Daytime/Afternoon Tea

I went for a Parisian take for my next look which I would wear if I was going to lunch somewhere fancy or afternoon tea. Layering parisian classics like a Breton tee and pearls makes the dress look like a Carrie SATC skirt. This little quilted purse is vintage and I love the gold chain. Black lace up wedges dress this up a bit but black brogues would also do the trick and would be more day time appropriate. This neutral grey jacket from Next is the perfect preppy cover up.

Outfit Three Casual Boho

Styling the dress for day was the bigger challenge but it all comes down to layering. For a cosy autumn boho look I added this furry gilet from M&S and a basic grey over-sized tee from Primark. I've got lots of these boyfriend style tee's in a variety of colours and they go with everything but layering them over something unexpected is when I get the most interesting results. This furry bag doubles up the cosy feel and trusty black boots are perfect for the colder months. I got these cut out style ones from New Look and I wear them with everything.

Outfit four Rock gig/ festival

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This dress has a dreamy quality to it which would look amazing at a gig or in a festival environment. I wouldent risk taking it to Download but if you were going to an overseas festival this would be perfect. I added a flowery headband, studded pumps and a studded drawstring crossover strap bag to rock this girly dress up. All you need is your favourite leather jacket and your good to go!

Outfit Five Grunge 

Even though I like the dressier elements to this, the grungy style is closest to my personal style and this is how I would probably wear this dress during the day running errands. A plain grey beanie, vans and a checked shirt would be my go to's and a slouchy bag to chuck everything in!


I hope you liked all the different looks I came up with. How would you style this dress? I would love to know any other ideas

Til Next Time x