Coat feat Shoes

The weather in England has not been too good the past couple days, and it is making me long for chilly autumn days were everyone is wrapped up in cosy scarves, big coats, lots of layers and more substantial footwear. This post is inspired by my longing for this; as I have begun searching for some A/W winter pieces - mainly coats and shoes. 

Here are three coat and shoe combos - all shoes are from Spy Love Buy

Coat: Missguided - Emila Zip Detail Biker Coat - £44.95

Shoes: Spy Love Buy - Zandro Block Heel Platform Chelsea Ankle Boot - £32.95

Black coat + black boots = perfect A/W outfit. 

Coat: Topshop - Bleach Borg Denim Jacket - £58

Shoes: Spy Love Buy - Josephine Lace Up Platform Creeper Sneaker - £21.95

A lined denim jacket looks effortlessly cool on a warmer autumns day, and I love the edge creepers give any outfit. 

Coat: Whistles - Holly Longline Coat - £295

Shoes: Spy Love Buy - Thunder Block Heel Tractor Tread Mule Shoes - £42.95

I just really want a long, duster style, coat for the colder weather and I love these monster heels to go with it. 

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

Mini Haul

In a past post I said I'd given up shopping for lent, but as you've guessed from my last post I did break a week early (although I do think I still lasted the 40 days as I did start lent 2 weeks early). So in the past week I've bought a couple of things and I wanted to share them with you all. 

First is this Sirene ring from Bleached Jewellery, it was £3.50 which I thought was a great price for the size. I fell in love with the cool rock stone thing on the ring, each ring is slightly different because they hand cut each stone when you order it. It also has a stretchy metal band, so you can alter it to fit any finger.

I featured these rings in my last post, and I thought they were really simple and easy to wear. They are from Topshop and online they are £6.50, but I actually got them for £2.50 in the sale at my local Topshop store, so it's probably best to pop into a store to see what they've got in their sale, you never know what you mind find; Topshop sales I find are very hit and miss. These 3 plain rings are also midi rings, as you can tell by the above photo, of my hand, and they look really cool with everything I've tried at the moment.

Another piece of jewellery is this necklace from Bleached Jewellery again, it was £3.50 so a bargain and it can be worn as a loose necklace but I like to wear it as a choker. I don't think they sell the Hamsa one anymore, but they have other versions of this necklace, and just loads of cool pieces that are worth checking out. 

The first piece of clothing I got was this black a-symmetrical skirt from Topshop, that I can't actually find online, but it was £20 and I thought it was a great price for Topshop and for such a cool cut skirt. I find that cropped tops work better with this than tucking a regular shirt into it, but it looks really cool and edgy with certain pieces, for example my leather jacket. 

From Motel Rocks I got this cool Boxy crop top, I love the colour and the pattern (I have a dress with the red version of this pattern) and it looks really cool with black bottoms and my chocker necklace. It was £25, but you can get a 20% discount with my discount code 'simpleenough'. I read the reviews and a lot of them mentioned the head hole being a bit tight to actually get over your head, but as I have a bigger than average head (yep, laugh at me) I didn't think much of it and with a regular sized head I'd imagine the hole would be fine. :D One thing that did worry me was that I ordered a medium, but got sent a small, but it actually fits perfectly and still covers the necessary areas. 

Lastly, I got these New Look cut out chunky sandals, £27.99. I did want the lower strapped ones, but they had sold out in my size so bought the high topped ones, but I absolutely love them! I haven't actually worn these out the house yet as they got delivered this afternoon, but they are really comfortable so far and easy to walk in, and look really cool. One thing I would mention is that I got a size 5 but they are slightly too big. But other than that they are the perfect shoes for spring/summer as I can wear socks and tights with them when it's a bit chilly or bare footed when it's warmer.

Hope you enjoyed this post, I so much prefer talking about what I actually own; and if your nosey like me you'll enjoy these more personal posts too. 

Don't forget I do have a Motel Rocks discount 'simpleenough' like I mentioned earlier, so use that to get 20% off all your orders, and I will be back again next week!

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

OOTD - Topshop Skirt

Asymmetric Black Skirt - Topshop

Breton Stripe Top - H&M

Black chunky cut out shoes - River Island

Gold, Silver & Bronze Midi Rings - Topshop

I've finished my ban of no shopping, so I popped into Topshop yesterday as I had a gift card and bought this skirt, £20, and the pack of three midi rings, which were on sale for £2.50. I'm wearing this outfit today; with tights as it's a bit chilly; I'll add a leather jacket for a night look later on.

Lots of love, Nikki xxxxx

Black Boot Collection

I never post much about the things I actually own (as I'm too focused on what I want than the things I have). But I thought it'd be nice to mix it up and show you lovely guys some of my shoes; which are mostly black boots, the focus of todays post (and now I sound like a lecturer).

 

These are from River Island, and they are chunky black cut out ankle boots with gold buckle details. I can't find them online, so they might not sell them anymore, but I got them last October and they were around £40 I believe. I rarely wear these, but I do really like them, and after wearing them around in my room for a bit for this post I have rediscovered why I bought them. Personally, I think they look best with rolled up leggings or jeans, with cute little socks, but they work well with dresses and tights. 

These are probably my most worn black boots, and they are from Boohoo.com. Again, I can't find them online, but Boohoo.com do so many different styles of cut out boots and at a really good price so I'd advise checking them out if you want some good cut out boots. I wear these with everything, and the cut out sides let's me show off my glittery socks that I love so much! 

These are from New Look, and I got them around September 2012. The soles of one of these shoes is superglued on though, as these are not very waterproof, but I just wanted some black boots that were a bit edgy and different and these were a great price too. Again, New Look is a great place for affordable shoes!

I think these were my first proper heels, and I got them when I was like 15 (3 years ago) from New Look for a friends 16th birthday. I do love wedges, as they are super comfy, and I clearly like black and gold, so these are perfect for me. Although I do have quite wide feet, so I do get slight discomfort after wearing these for a long time. These are just really cute, and affordable and have lasted me a good time!

I believe these are from Daisy Street, and again I'm not sure of the price, but you can probably get this style of shoe in most high street stores. I just really liked the little stud buttony gold things all over the shoe, cause they look really cool. And they are actually so comfy! I last all night in these when I go out in them, and they slip on and off really easily. I also think these are good for day time, cause they are walkable and look cool with casual outfits. 

So that is a bit of my shoe collection; I hope you liked this post, and hopefully I can do more like this. Also, I hope you appreciate my really cute fairy lights and purple carpet! :D 

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

Ps, I apologise for the mud on some of my boots. The weather in England has only started to dry up, and that mud is very stubborn! But you know, it gives a good worn look ;)

Spring Wishlist

For Lent, I have given up shopping! (Although I began at the end of February, when I got paid) And it is very difficult; I watch a lot of fashion and beauty vlogs online, window shop, browse online, read a lot of magazines etc. To fulfil my desire to shop, blogging about what I want is the best alternative. So here goes:

I've got a massive obsession with Regal Rose recently, as it's been literally everywhere. Every celeb, blogger and magazine is raving about Regal Rose, so I had to get on the band wagon. Necklaces are my most worn items of jewellery, and I thought these two were so beautiful. 

The top one is the Rawa. Crystal Quartz Necklace - £22

And the bottom one is the Orsa. Herkimer Diamond Necklace - £16

This Topshop Fruit Print Peplum Cami, £26, isn't my usual style but the print on this caught my eye and I think it will be great this summer for a casual look. And the peplum will cover any unwanted bloating from eating too much on holiday - it's just cute and a bit unusual.

The Motel Trudie Button Up Playsuit in Sun Moon Stars Print is such a cool piece, and the print is big hit with a lot of fashion bloggers recently. At £40, it may seem a bit expensive, but this can be worn for lots of occasions and climates so will be worth the price. I think playsuits will be a staple for me this spring/summer, and this is a bit grungy which is more edgy.

Urban Decay has been the brand on everybody's lips for a while now, and I am really lusting over the colours on the Naked 3 eye palette. I am getting into make up a lot more recently, and this item is on the top of my beauty wish list. 

Another big item at the moment is the Instax Mini 8 from Fujifilm, which comes in 5 different colours. 90's has been big for a while now, and this clumpy polaroid camera definitely embraces the 90's feel. At just under £70 this isn't a bargain piece, but I think it is definitely worth the price, considering the hype and how much everyone is loving this at the moment. I need to get my hands on one, asap!

Lastly, these Out From Under Joyce Double Buckle Strappy Heels from Urban Outfitters are my favourite piece in this wishlist!I love chunky black boots and heels, and Urban Outfitters sell the best of the best for clumpy shoes. These shoes are really versatile, you can wear them with a girly dress, or jeans and a tee, or on a night out, so many outfit possibilities with these baby's!

Fingers crossed Lent goes quickly, so I can at least buy one of these items soon. 

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

Summer Wish List

Carrying on from my last post, I am in such a summery mood and really can't wait for all the new season stuff to come out. These are a few items I've had my eye on for a little while;

1. Asos Native Rose Short in Geo Rose - These look really comfy for those hot summer days (that we wont get in England) and the pattern is super cool and on trend. They'll look good with plain tees and sandals for a casual day look, or add some heels and some jewellery and you can dress it up for night.

2. PacSun Fringe Kimono - I think Kimono's are really great summer items, although this black one isn't the summeriest. But on a cool summers night this will keep you warm, or at a festival this will keep you covered from the hot burning sun. I'd style this with skinny jeans or denim shorts and a plain vest or tee tucked in. 

3. Asos Cami Top with Tribal Face - Big arty prints are set to be big this Spring/Summer and this monochrome cami is an easy way to do the trend. Paired with jeans, skirts, shorts, (anything really) this top will give it a twist and make any outfit look interesting. 

4. Topshop Birkenstock Sandals in White - I love Birkenstock sandals, and I think these simple white ones can go with anything and everything, and with some vibrant nail varnish your feet will look super lovely. 

5. PacSun High Rise Maxi Skirt - I've never owned a maxi skirt before, but this summer I really want one. The print on this is grungy and edgy and will look cool at a festival with ankle boots. The slits on both sides and the high rise also attracted me, cause they'll give you a bit of height if you're short like me.

6. Nasty Gal Jardin Lace Blouse Ivory - The simplicity of this blouse is really bohemian summer style and I'd pair it with a cool pair of jeans or tucked into high rise shorts. Lots of layered necklaces over the top adds some style, and it will be good to use as a cover up over a bikini on a hot beach. 

7. Topshop MOTO High Waisted Denim Shorts - I already own a pair of these, in a darker denim, and you can't go wrong in a pair of these. Get the right size and they are really flattering, make your legs look really long and go with everything. I usually wear mine with my mint green vans and a tee tucked in. The bright denim will look awesome in the summer sun.

8. PacSun Cutout Leo Boots - Cutout boots are always a favourite for me, and I like the added detail of the leopard print. With some cute socks these will look really good, and they'll be great for less muddy festivals when you don't need your wellies. They'll also be a good buy for the whole year round, which is a bonus! 

Check out the shops here:

PacSun - Kendall and Kylie Jenner have just designed a collection for them

Topshop - There's always a great find in there

Asos - A safe bet they'll have anything you want or need

Nasty Gal - Loads of cool stuff here, for all price ranges

Hope this gets you in the summery mood, and gives you guys a little bit of inspo.

Lots of love, Nikki. xxxxx

Outfit

Shirt - Topshop Oversized Contrast Check Shirt

Jeans - Acne Skin 5 Black

Socks - Topshop Fine Glitter Ankle Socks

Shoes - Windsor Smith SLIDE Pony Hair

Nikki. xxxxxx

Kurt Geiger Boots

So, I was watching the beautiful Zoella on youtube and she was wearing the most amazing black heeled ankle boots I've seen in a while. And obviously, I had to know where they are from, and as she is amazing and knows what her viewers want, she had put in the video description that they are Kurt Geiger. This lead to me having a cheeky look at what they've got online at the moment, and I have choose my three favourite ankle boots that I basically wish I own! 

First is the 'Stampede' KG Kurt Geiger black high heel ankle boot. They've got the cute little buckles, 9cm heel (thats 3.5 inches), the still on trend cut out so you can show off your cute little socks and I just think they'd basically go with everything. AND, they are now on sale online, so you better snap them up quick before they sell out completely!

Second on my list is the 'Stitch' Carvela Kurt Geiger black mid heel ankle boot. They're a more practical heel (7.5cm/2.9inches), they're pretty simple so again ca go with pretty much everything, and have a bit of a twist on the usual chelsea boot with the higher heel. You can also get them in brown, but black = chic. 

Then lastly is the 'Vera' KG Kurt Geiger black high heel ankle boot. You can also get these in a much darker black, both are equally as edgy. The zip on the side giving it more of an edge, with the 12cm heel (4.5inches). But with the platform on the front it will give it a bit of extra comfort. These will definitely look great with skinny jeans, leather jackets, short mini dresses, anything you want to create a more edgy look with. 

That's my top three, I shall start saving now so I can own them all soon! Check out the website for even more styles, there's something for everyone at Kurt Geiger. 

Nikki. xxxxx