Sunny Saturdays.

Hands up if you have been loving this hot weather in the South of England? I definitely have!

Top - New Look

Shorts - Asos

Kimono - New look

Heels - New Look

Sunglasses - Miss KG

Watch - Marc Jacobs

As you can tell I am loving new look at the moment, their clothes are so affordable with such simple styles that I adore. I love and hate summer clothing in the respect that I get to wear shorts and dresses, however I don't have love for colour and really struggle to find summer clothes that I like. However New Look and Asos have been my saviours so far. New look are perfect for little tops to throw on, brilliant for on holiday over a bikini; even more brilliant that they come in a massive variety of styles in three key colours: Black, White and Grey.. eek! 

I have chosen this simple black top and shorts so it is easy to wear whenever, down the beach, on a summer walk. To make it more stylish I have added my current obsession.. my kimono! The lace at the end adds more detail and dresses up any outfit, for me it just completes it. 

Onto the shoes, £10. That is all I can say. £10! 

Now who wouldn't love £10 shoes, I got these ages ago in the New Look sale and have been waiting for the perfect time to wear them. They aren't a print or colour I would normally pick out but they just really appealed to me, plus I couldn't go too wrong with £10. They make this outfit a lot more interesting and break the black. For a close up of them head over to my Instagram https://instagram.com/hollie_sian/

oxo

Casual Layers.

Now this dress has become a favourite piece in my wardrobe, I'm not normally a dress person but since I laid eyes on this layered dress in Topshop while I was shopping in New York it was in my basket without a second thought. As you can tell my trusty old Primark boots have made another appearance, I really need to go shoe shopping, the new season coming is my excuse!! 

Long Cardigan: New Look

Dress: Topshop

Shoes: Primark

Chunky knit & strappy heels.

I am in love with oversized chunky knitted jumpers, since being stupidly cold in England over winter they have become a staple piece in my wardrobe. I love how they are so easy to wear, simple and casual yet the most cosiest thing ever. 

I bought this grey v necked knit in Gap whilst I was on holiday in New York, I haven't shopped in Gap since I was a little girl so I thought I would pop in and see what changed. I have to admit, it's become my new obsession. There are so many bits and pieces in there that are so up my style. I paired my jumper with my trusty ripped knee white jeans from Topshop. 

My Topshop sale purchase for this year were these amazing strappy heels. I saw them on the website and couldn't not put them into my basket for only £20 down from £50 how could I not. Paring this outfit with my heels makes it look a lot more dressed up, creating it the perfect look for a dinner. 

Then the most amazing important part of the outfit, MY VERY OWN LOUIS. 

I have been putting money aside every month for a louis vuitton. The fabulous time came this month after scraping all my money together to purchase the love of my life. I decided to go with the Speedy 35, it's the perfect size for an everyday handbag. 

oxo

New York Dreaming.

Coat - Topshop

Tee - River Island

Skirt - Miss Selfridge

Shoes - Primark

As the winter chills are coming, it's time to dig out the faux fur. 

This is one of my ultimate favourite coats, which I got last year in the Topshop sale. It's so easy to wear with anything, it makes any outfit go from casual to glam. It is faux leather on the inside, therefore keeps you super warm. I love the longer length coats, they are definitely in this season. 

A simple casual tee is so me, they are so easy to style. I decided to dress this one up with my faux leather style midi skirt from miss selfridge. It is an outfit perfect for a day at uni paired with a leather jacket and trainers, or with boots and a longline jacket as photographed for drinks with the girls. 

oxo

Suited and pumped.

Jacket - Offdutee

Top - Rock on Ruby

Trousers - Select 

Shoes - Topshop

Necklace - Primark

I am in love with this outfit, it was such a lucky find as the jacket and the trousers are not from the same place.

I bought the jacket from Offdutee in Topshop and recently found the trousers in Select a couple of weeks ago, and I just had to pick them up. I knew I had seen the print before and I just hoped it matched with my jacket. I have wanted a co-ord for so long but could never find one I fell in love with. So you can all imagine how excited I was when this outfit came together.

Now for the most exciting part of this outfit, the t-shirt. It is from my new guilty pleasure online shop 'Rock on Ruby' http://www.girlynightsout.com I was able to create my own slogan t-shirt, which can I just add took me weeks to think of. So get thinking now because the lovely girls at rock on ruby gave me a code to share with you all to get 10% off your order. 

Just add 'ALIFESTYLEAVENUE10' to receive the discount. 

You can create your very own slogan top and bag or purchase other bloggers famous slogans. 

This is definitely a key outfit in my autumn/winter wardrobe and a perfect smart casual outfit for university.

xx

Freezing in a Fedora.

Fedora Hat - Topshop

Dress - River Island

Jacket - Select

Boots - Primark 

I bought this jacket the other day, it is the perfect jacket for this in-between weather from autumn to winter. It's the perfect length, with the material being thinner it is perfect to layer up on the chillier days in autumn. It has the most gorgeous waterfall front which flatters almost everyones body shape.

I paired the jacket with this simple black dress, I love the style of this dress. It is so loose and floaty that you can literally just chuck it on with a jacket and your ready in seconds. It can be worn with almost anything too, which is always good to have options. 

Then my good ol' Primark boots, I have had these for years. I just can't bare to throw them away. They just glam up any outfit, and are so easily worn. I have to admit after a standing on your feet drinking cocktails for hours they aren't the comfiest shoe. But hey, they do say beauty is pain.

With the weather in England getting more and more windy everyday it is such a struggle to wear this hat, which is upsets me to say. BUT, Miss Selfridge have come to the rescue and bought out a fedora hat which has a string tie around the head to pull tight making it not possible to fly off your head in the wind, heaven.

xx

Sporty Mesh.

Skirt - Topshop

Top - Topshop

Jacket - Tesco

Bag - Topshop

Shoes - Converse 

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - Links of London

Firstly I want to apologise for the poor quality of these photographs, my sister and I took a trip to Hayling Island, and my camera battery died, so my iphone had to do. 

I was shopping the other day in London on Oxford street, so of course it was a must to go into Topshop, where I fell in love with this mesh skirt. I love that is has longer mesh than the underskirt, you can fully appreciate the mesh detail and the edgy look it gives to any outfit. 

I paired it with a simple white crop tee, to go along with the sporty look. I'm also wearing my trusty high top Converse's, I think this is a perfect look for during the day, but the skirt can also be dressed up for an evening look. 

My leather jacket is actually about two years old, but it was a must for my outfit especially as the very cold and windy beach. I have recently updated my leather jacket for this winter which I'm sure will be featured on my blog soon, so keep a look out. 

xx