Valentines Red | A Dress for £6.99

The Big V is right around the corner. Though I'm not one to believe in one day being any more important to indulge in romantics, I am also not one to shy away from any excuse to give a heartfelt card and grab a beautiful meal with the one you love.

It was Friday afternoon when my pay had finally landed in my account that I took to trawling through my various Wish List baskets. I picked this Red Off The Shoulder Dress from Missguided for, as the title suggests, £6.99! The quality of this dress is amazing for the price. I love the weight in the material and the fullness in the skirt gives such flow to the outfit. 

The décolletage is such a ladylike area to show off on any body shape and I feel it just adds a real elegance to this outfit. I picked this up in a Size 12 which I think is relatively true to size, though right now I'm back on the 10/12 border (woohoo!). Throughout January I have been trying to eat healthier and I've been going to Boxcercise two times a week with Ballet class on a Wednesday.  Four weeks in and I'm feeling my body shape starting to change for the better. (Watch this space for a post on my new found love of cardio!)

I was lucky enough to receive a couple of pieces of coveted Chanel makeup at Christmas from my Mom. Though I've lovingly been using Chanel Les Beiges everyday (yes it really is as good as they say), my Chanel Dragon Lipstick has sat on my dressing table for a special occasion. Valentines is such an occasion I think. The formula is outstanding. Buttery, glossy, moisturising and well the most perfect red in my collection.

What are you planning for Valentines Day? Have you found any amazing pieces online that make Primark look overpriced? Whatever you end up doing this Valentine's I hope you have a lovely time! 

Lily x

Winter Essentials - Tartan & Wool

Here I am easing myself in to 'Fashion blogging' with an outfit that features all of my most loved winter pieces. The boyfriend coat trend for someone who loves to pile on the giant jumpers underneath has been a godsend. This classic Black Coat was only £52 from Topshop.

My most treasured ebay-bought Edingburgh Wool Red Tartan Scarf has dictated my go to red lip this winter. It breaks up what could be a boxy silhouette and any makeup look that lets me spend an extra ten minutes in bed is a must!

The Topshop Month Boots are the easiest finish to any outfit and my Zara Monochrome Handbag has just enough room to fit my purse, keys, and powder compact. The gold chain & hardware are a nice contrast against the black coat and compliment any outfit.

I picked up this Velvet Shirt Dress from Missguided right before NYE and it worked perfectly, worn with chunky heels and a tote bag. However I'm a flats kinda gal and I have to say I prefer it dressed down, with ankle boots and Bowler Hat from Topshop.

Now I can't neglect to mention my Cream 80 Denier Tights I picked up in Primark yesterday for £2. I wanted to add another element of contrast against what could have been a very black outfit, and of course that element had to be monochrome! This may have sparked an adventure into coloured tights (my life has just got wilder), no doubt burgundy or bottle green will be my next addition!

I'm going to end this post in my most natural habitat. Choosing avocados for Mexican date night! So let me know if you've jumped on the boyfriend coat bandwagon, what are your most worn winter pieces, and maybe I'll step out of my monochrome comfort zone!

Lily x