My Favourite Bright Clothing Items | Bloggers Do It Better Challenge

I've been neglecting my blog (again) due to my stress levels being astronomical while studying for my exam at university. Luckily that's all over and done with now so I've finally managed to get around to doing my Bloggers Dot It Better post.

This weeks theme is brights and neutrals. 

March Wishlist

ASOS

RIVER ISLAND

H&M

BOOTS

(City Swept launches in March)

 ZARA

FOREVER 21

Travel Time

Going to London on Thursday for four days for a friends wedding...so excited!  Thought I'd share with you all the outfits I've planned for the trip as well as my travel essentials - I'm going by train. First class no less too - thanks Daddy!

As the train journey is about 4.5 hours I need plenty to keep me entertained...unlucky for me though uni work has got dibs on that.  I'll be note taking on recognising a sick newborn baby and the risks associated with being born preterm or with a low birth weight.  I'll also be reading up on medical conditions in pregnancy as well as brushing up on my pharmacology knowledge.
All my presentations from lectures will be online along with suggested reading so my laptop will be a necessary companion (I promise I won't spend too much time reading blogs and YouTubing cats...).  Another item I can't live without whenever I'm travelling, whatever the mode of transport, is my knitted wrap.  It's really cosy and goes with every outfit...hopefully I won't fall asleep though.  I'll be taking my ipod even though I have my laptop purely due to the fact that I haven't yet fully updated the itunes on my new laptop with all of my music.  My blog notebook will also be accompanying me in case I come up with a genius idea.  Beauty wise, I'll be trying to keep my makeup minimal (easier said than done) so I'll be lugging along my new Burt's Bees Lip Balm to stop them getting chapped before the big day, and La Roche Posay's Thermal Spring Water mist to keep me perked up and fresh.  My must have item though is the Yves Rocher Cacao and Raspberry hand cream that I received in a recent Glosybox package.  This stuff smells unbelievably good.  Normally I'm not a fan of chocolate scented cream but everytime I smell this I start salivating!

On to the outfits...

There is a large group of us all going to the capital for the festivities and we are all going to a bar near our hotel for drinks with the bride and groom on Thursday evening and I've decided I'm going for a simple yet statement making outfit.  T-shirt - H&M, Shorts - MissGuided, Necklace and Boots - River Island.

I decided to photograph these two outfits together because I'll be wearing the same accessories.  The floral dress (a bargain from Tesco would you believe?!?) will be worn on the Saturday night for our group meal, and the black dress with the flippy hem is my outfit for the wedding itself on the Friday (ASOS).

As would be expected of a weekend trip to London I will be going shopping in the city on the Saturday yipee!  Thought I'd go for a simple all black outfit that I know will be comfy and easy to get changed in and out of. Jeans - Zara, Top - Sonia Rykiel for H&M, Boots - Topshsop.

So thats my whole set of outfits and travel essentials for this trip.  I'm going to vlog the whole time and edit it on my way home so I'll let you all know when it's up on YouTube.

Fashion Friday : The January Wishlist

***WARNING***

This post is VERY picture heavy...luckily for my bank balance I won't be buying the vast majority of these items but hey, a girl can dream right?

RIVER ISLAND

Faux Fur Front Dolman Top £32

Navy Boucle Oversized Coat £65

Pink Box Pleat Mini Skirt £25

Gold and Pastel Bangle Pack £25

Pale Blue Gem Stone Statement Necklace £12

Pink Glitter Vanity Case £25

BOOHOO.COM

Rose White Base Leopard Print Running Shorts £12

Carmen Ponte Blazer with Sequin Sleeves £30

Faith Animal Print Shift Dress £15

Casey Chain Print Open Back Woven Cami £15

Layla Wool Look Boyfriend Coat £40

MISSGUIDED

Bonitta Origami Mini Dress £24.99

Sakiko Chiffon Slip Dress £19.99

Milene Contrast Stripe Cigarette Trousers £24.99

Laetita Faux Leather Asymmetric Skirt In Dusky Pink £19.99

ASOS

Whistles Jumper in Magic Mountain Print £125

Three Floor Back to Black Dress £195

ASOS Cropped Blazer with Clean Lapel £45

Kate Spade Metro Pink Watch £195

H&M

Crinkled Skirt £24.99

Woven Top £24.99

Claw Ring £2.99

Forever 21

Futuristic Asymmetrical Dolman Top £14.75

Street Chic Cropped Sweatshirt £14.75

Subtle Pattern Mini Skirt £16.75

TOPSHOP

Crepe Joggers £40

Lilo Oversized Square Sunglasses £16

ZARA

Mohair Coat £129

I've actually been lusting after this coat since before Christmas and it's driving me insane that I can't afford it :(

Fashion Friday : Wishlist

I was doing some Christmas shopping in Glasgow last week and spotted these mannequins in Forever 21...

Ahhhhh they're like perfect 'me' outfits!

The second one not so much but I love it none the  less.

The grey tshirt in the top outfit is embossed with a paisley type pattern but it's not shiny like embossed cotton normally is which is super cool! Although it does worry me that it would come out in the wash...

Hopefully getting a couple of those items for my Christmas presents :)

New Look Black Leather Look Tee £17.99

Been looking for a fairly cheap leather tee for a while...I'd need to feel this in the shop to decide if this is the one for me.

River Island Jacquard Embellished Shorts £35

I'm a big fan of shorts and these would be great all year round for nights out, especially with the leather top above, black tights and ankle boots.

River Island Black Floral Print Smart Trousers £38

I have white floral trousers that I love wearing in Spring/Summer so I'd love to have a pair suitable for evening and winter.

River Island Cream Leather Laser Cut Boxy Top £30

I think I'm in love! Such a great year round piece!

ASOS Large Face  Slim Strap Watch £20

HOW ADORABLE ARE THESE WATCHES?!?

Actually can't decide which one I prefer ha!

ASOS Slit Front Contrast Maxi Dress £60

How beautiful...if only I was going back to Dubai this year I would definitely be snapping this up!