Whimsical Wandering

Hello! It feels very good to be back and writing blog posts again as I've been away so long you've probably forgotten who I am. I found it really good to take some time to myself and settle into university life and my course, which I have definitely done! As much as I love blogging, I've been doing a lot of grown up stuff and I think I now have worked out a good blogging/work/life balance.

If you should describe my style my style at the moment it would be whimsical. I love  pastel colours, floral prints, and whimsical is just a very nice word. I've been wearing a lot of floaty and feminine clothes lately, and this is one of my favourite outfits. The prints on the blue skirt are really balanced out by the baggy pink t-shirt and the fun colourful shell bag is such a statement piece.

This bag is from skinnydip and I am so obsessed with it! It's so shiny and looks amazing when you put it in different lights.

This T-shirt is from H&M and fits so nicely and makes me feel so confident. (I can't really say the same about H&M's sizing, but you know.) The skirt is from Miss Selfridge and cost a grand total of six pounds. I love sales.

The perfect addition to this outfit? A flower crown, of course. My collection is constantly growing. I don't have a problem, I can stop any time I want.

Hope you enjoyed this post and look out for lots of Halloween posts over the next week! 

Styling a Jazzy Vintage Colourful T-shirt

The weather is very frustrating at the moment, it's that time of year when you could die of heatstroke or freeze to death, so deciding what to wear is such a challenge. However I think that this cute top works so well for this time of year. I spotted it in one of my favourite vintage shops in Manchester, Cow. It stood out to me immediately for it's fun, jazzy, bright colours. It can be worn in very hot September days with a pair of shorts. It can also be worn with tights and shorts, jeans and jackets and shirts. Layers are definitely a good idea in September time.

 I love the splashes of rainbow colour on this t-shirt.

A flower crown is the perfect way to accessorize this look because there are plenty of colourful flowers on it, which are similar to the colours on the t-shirt, so the look goes together really well. I really like these skinny jeans, it's quite unusual for me to wear jeans but I'm really starting to love them! This pair is from H&M and the fit is amazing.

 

Layering is absolutely key for autumn, this oversized purple shirt that I got from a charity shop is so cool. It also adds a nice block of colour to the outfit.

An oversized blazer smartens the outfit up a bit more and can be worn for more formal occasions. Adding a pair of black heels makes the outfit dressy but still cute and colourful.

How To Style an Oversized T-shirt

I love wearing big, oversized t-shirts. They look so cool and casual, and there are so many ways to style them! This t-shirt was a find from the men's section of a vintage shop in Manchester. I always check the men's section as I really like to wear baggy clothes and you can sometimes find some really cool items. I love the tie dye print in purple and yellow. and it makes a nice change from the close fitting women's clothes I mainly own, as I am usually really girly and feminine, it's nice to break out of that sometimes. I did this blog post with GIFs which is something I always wanted to do and they look so much more interesting than flat photos.

1) Wear with fishnet tights

2) Wear over a denim short
I liked the ripped, faded style of these shorts that look that look almost vintage. Tuck in some of the t-shirt so the shorts just peek out for a cool, effortless style.

3) Throw on a denim jacket
I love to layer things over an oversized shirt, such as denim jackets and checked shirts, which is not only cute but also very appropriate for British weather!

4) Roll up the sleeves

5) Throw on over some skinny jeans

6) Accesorise with chokers and a flower crown 

7) Wear a belt to tighten the waist

Hope you enjoyed this different sort of post! How would you style an oversized t-shirt?

Melissa xxx

My Favourite Fashion Instagrammers

Instagram is an amazing place to get fashion inspiration, I really like following accounts that have a certain theme as I am a very visual person. Instagrammers with pink and colourful themes inspire me the most, they are so much more visually appealing to me! I like to follow a mixture of people that are inspiring to me, such as artists, bloggers, photographers, vegan food accounts, magazines. You also get a unique look into people's lives because they post their makeup, food, places they've visited and hopefully pictures of their cat! Here are a few people I think you should follow, they have the most beautiful feeds ever!

1) Kate Hannah

Kate's feed is so artsy and fun. Flicking through her photos your sure to see all the colours of the rainbow. She is a really creative person and her posts motivate me to create things. Her pictures are just happy and brighten up my day!

2) Noodlerella

Connie Gylnn, aka noodlerella, is one of my favourite youtubers. Her pictures are so pink and pretty- I love the way she edits them! Her fashion sense is cute and suits her, and she's also not afraid to try something different now and again, taking her influences from Disney princesses and Japanese subcultures. 

3) Ttigerlilly

Ttigerlilly's feed has an amazing hippie and bohohemian theme which is perfect for summer. Her style really experiments with colour, pattern and texture. Her photos from the festivals she attends contain her amazing outfits- complete with headdresses and makeup. Her feed just makes me want to play dress up!

4) Tokyo Fashion

Tokyo fashion is compiled of street style from various areas of Tokyo, Japan. They really push the boundaries of style there and it pushes me to be more experimental with my outfit choices. The styles are really varied such as Lolita, gothic, skater, Harajuku and more. It's such a fresh take on fashion.

5) Hello Kitty

Not technically fashion, but how could I forget Hello Kitty?! From cute cartoon images to teddy bears and cakes, no matter how old you are, Hello Kitty is sure to put a smile on your face.

Hope you enjoyed, who do you like following on Instagram?

Melissa xxx

University wishlist

Hi! So I am due to start university to study fashion this year and should be moving into halls in just over a month. There is a lot I will need to get so this means my favourite activity- shopping!

A backpack - this one from Miss Selfridge has plenty of space for books, pens, my makeup phone and camera. It's in a beautiful pink, purple, blue and orange iridescent material which makes it an fashion statement as well as practical!

Notebooks and planners - I am obsessed with Paperchase's stationery, I need to be restrained from buying things from there! Their new range is based around mermaid cats, I don't think anything could be more me! For my course I will need a planner so I remember my assignments, and a diary to explain my work and the process of my projects.

Outfit - I am really bad at dressing for practicality, so I think this outfit strikes a good balance. This is a really adorable kitschy t-shirt from the ragged priest, and a tartan skirt. To keep warm I would just add a pair of tights and a rain mac as it rains a lot in Preston, where I will be studying, same as Manchester so I'm pretty used to it!

Accessories and beauty products - Since it's unlikely I will have a bath in my university halls, no more bath bombs and more shower gel. Lush have so many beautiful smelling shower gels!

Are you starting to university soon? What are you planning to buy? See you soon!

Melissa xxx

Carbs and Glitter

Carbs t shirt: H&M / Sequin skirt: Topshop / Moon and stars skirt: Motel Rocks / Choker: Affleck's Palace / Flower crown: Claire's accessories

When I first saw this cute 'carbs' t-shirt, I needed it! It encapsulates my love for potatoes and pasta perfectly, , is in a cute American preppy style which brings me one step closer to my childhood dream of becoming a cheerleader. I like the way this t-shirt looks 'worn' and casual. I love the contrast of it paired with a glitzy sequin skirt. 

For a chilled out summer day, the top looks great with this Motel Rocks bodycon skirt. A pair of converse or vans would perfectly. I'm just hoping for another heatwave!

My go to accessory at the moment is a this lilac cat collar. I'm currently collecting accessories from Affleck's Palace, a shop in Manchester. All the stuff there is so cute! This collar is so kawaii and makes me feel like a cute little cat!

Hope you enjoyed this post, what are your plans for the rest of summer? See you soon!

Melissa xxx

Get The Look: Matty Healy

 Shirt: Charity shop / Jeans: H&M

I absolutely love The 1975's music. I'm also incredibly inspired by the band's frontman Matty Healy's style. Unbuttoned shirts, ripped black jeans, denim jackets are a cute, casual alternative style.

Usually I go for a more feminine and girly style and stay way away from jeans, but Matty's style has inspired me to wear more oversized boyfriend style shirts. When I found this shirt in a charity shop it was very large, but when I tried it on I loved the way it hangs and reminds me of the way Matty wears his shirts.

It is very unlike me to wear jeans, but I decided to dig out a pair of my black jeans and cut some rips in the knees which make them look way more edgy and 'worn'

This shirt is like something Matty would wear, I've never seen him wear sparkly shirts before but I definitely think he would. I would love to get some arm and chest tattoos like his as well (though my mother would be very disappointed in me)

It's great to see more guys wearing makeup and the smudgy eyeliner in 'The Sound' music video is amazing. I went for smudgy black eyeliner on my waterline and blue eye shadow on my top lids, which is inspired by the 'Love Me' music video.

What do you think of Matty's style? Are there any other celebrities (or fictional character's) style you love? Let me know and I might do a blog post on them in the future!

Melissa xxx

Dainty Lace Angel | OOTD

Over the weekend I went shopping and the minute I saw this dress from H&M, I feel immediately in love. I never found a dress that was more 'me', it's a cute 70's style, but also reminds me of Japanese gyru style. the perfect short length, a pastel pink colour with all my favourite details like lace and pleats.

 I paired some pretty lilac jelly shoes. I love pale pastel colours together. Finally we have some sun here in the UK so I was able to get outside and take some nice pictures. I love the way these pictures are so sunkissed, the sunlight just hits the shot.

The sleeves have a cute cap style and make me feel really floaty. I love the delicate little details.

I made a summer lookbook for youtube of all of my favourite pretty pink summer dresses. If you like this post, check it out!

 Have you made any amazing purchases lately? How's your summer going so far?

Melissa xxx

Midnight Sparkles // OOTN

Going on a night out is a great time to get dressed up, choosing my dress, makeup and accessories feels like I'm picking from the dressing up box when I was younger. My enthusiasm for fashion has remained the same.

To make a bold statement I decided to go with some bright, pink, glittery scrunchies in bunches in my hair. As a contrasting colour I when for a bright lilac lipstick and a heart choker. I think the accessories are coordinated well.

 I adore velvet. This outfit has a touch of gothic without being too extreme. The purple glittery socks contrast so well with the blue velvet.

Mary jane heels are absolutely perfect with thigh high socks which would be a perfect trend for Autumn (as we have been getting so much Autumn weather lately it doesn't even feel like summer.) This would also work so well with a tartan skirt for an ultimate schoolgirl prep look.

The back of the dress is so beautiful, an open back and a gorgeous long bow (though unfortunately the pictures don't do it much justice)

Hope you enjoyed seeing this look, let me know what you thought and if you have time, please check out my new youtube channel! I will be focusing on creative makeup looks, style lookbooks, hauls and vintage fashion. Here's my most recent video if you want to look like a mermaid...

Melissa xxx