The Kimono

  

Kimono - River Island, Croptop - Topshop, Easy Jeans -American Apparel, Boots - New Look,  Clutch Bag - H&M

The kimono is the epitome of luxe loungewear. I absolutely love the opulence that the kimono brings to an otherwise standard and mundane outfit, you can literally throw one over the most basic of pieces (like I did here) and you look as if you've made an effort. 

I was lusting over this one from River Island for the longest time and I'm so glad that I bought it! It has the most righteous tiger down the back, which to me, embodies power and courage - I always feel a little more confident when I wear it :)

Today I decided to pair my kimono over my current go-to outfit of high waisted jeans and crop top, teamed with my heeled lace up boots and amazing mens leather laptop case that I have been using as a clutch bag.

Wishlist Wednesday

1. Olivia Burton Woodland Bee Bracelet Watch - Topshop  2. Small Shiny Croc Clutch - Whistles  3. Jacquard Weave Coat - H&M  4. Khaki Green Wrap Dress - H&M  5. Pull & Bear Kissing Tiger Necklace - asos  6. Bee Ring - Topshop  7. Miss KG ALBA High Heel Shoes - Kurt Geiger

Quote of The Week

"You are not your bra size, not are you the width of your waist, nor are you the slenderness of your calves.  You are not your hair colour, you skin colour, nor are you a shade of lipstick.  Your shoe-size is of no consequence. You are not defined by how much attention you get from males, females or any combination thereof.  You are not the number of sit-ups you can do, nor are you the number of calories in a day.  You are not your moustache.  You are not the hair on your legs.  You are not a little red dress.

You are no amalgam of these things.

You are the content of your character.  You are the ambitions that drive you.  You are the goal that you set.  You are the things that you laugh at and the words that you say.  You are the thoughts you think and the things you wonder.  You are beautiful and desirable not for the clique you attend, but for the spark of life within you that compels you to make your life full and meaningful one.  You are beautiful not for the shape of the vessel, but for the volume of the soul it carried."

- Unknown

Mama's Jacket

  Check Jacket - Vintage,  Bag - H&M, Crop Polo - Topshop, Joni Jeans - Topshop, Slingbacks - Primark, Faux Fur Scarf - H&M

A few months back I was a rummage through my mother's wardrobe  when I stumbled across this gem of a jacket that my uncle made for her when she was around 18 years old. Its such an amazing piece that when paired with the right items, creates such a chic ensemble. The deep pockets and long-line cut give it an edge of effortlessness which I love.  This is most definitely going to be a staple in my wardrobe for years to come.

Today I teamed it with my black Joni's, polo vest, slingbacks (a shoe that I'm loving atm) and burgundy faux fur scarf.

Wishlist Wednesday

1. Check Trench Coat - Topshop  2. Bill Skinner Big Elephant Ring - ASOS  3. White Joni Jeans - Topshop  4. Textured Striped Sweatshirt - Zara  5. Tiki2 Tartan Sneakers - Topshop