H&M Coats Under £35

H&M currently has a lot of great items in stock, but they're coats and jackets are probably the highlight. I'm planning on buying one for when it gets a little colder, but I have yet to decide on one! So, I've created a list of my top 5 coats from H&M under £35 and I'm asking you guys for help in deciding. Also, just to share how awesome these coats are with you all.

 

 

Biker Jacket

Boucle Jacket

Biker Jacket with Leather Details

Leather Biker Jacket with Fur Collar

Leather Jacket

 

Let me know in the comments below which jacket is your favorite!

 

Love,

 

Caro

 

 



Monk Shoes

Lately I've noticed that Topshop has been selling a type of shoes called Monk shoes. I'm not sure if they've got the same name everywhere, but these Monk shoes from Topshop (apart from having an awesome name) are really cute, semi-formal flat shoes that generally have a buckle on the front and no laces. They're interestingly shaped and structured, and I think that they add a level of uniqueness to any outfit.

 

I, personally, am completely in love with two specific pairs - the Matie Two Tone Monk Shoe for £34 and the Kava Brogue Monk Shoes for £55 - so I've made a few sets of some different kinds of outfits I would pair them with. And hopefully soon, I'll be able to post some reviews on them! Cross your fingers for me.

 

Since the Kava Brogue Monk Shoes are entirely black, in my opinion they look best with dresses or skirts, or in general an outfit that is slightly more formal. To make them a little more casual, pair it with some boyfriend jeans and a button down.

 



 

For the Matie Two Tone Monk Shoes, they look best paired with jeans in a more casual outfit or a bright, summery outfit. Add in some gold accessories to accent the gold buckle, and you're good to go.

 

Since last years big winter shoe trend was cut out boots, I feel like these kind of shoes will be fashionable this winter. What do you guys think of Monk shoes? Let me know in the comments below!

 

Love,

 

Caro

Style Steal: Topshop Physics Boots Update!

So a little while ago I posted some similars to these gorgeous, sold out topshop boots (the original post can be found here), and I just found another pair! They're from New Look, and the my look almost identical but they are so much cheaper! 

 

New Look Black Cut Out Buckled Shoe Boots

I actually own the Topshop boots, and I've seen the New Look ones in person so I can honestly tell you that they are incredibly similar. The quality of the New Look ones seems a little bit less than the Topshop pair, but since they're about a sixth of the cost, you get what you pay for. The New Look boots are a little more geometric while the Topshop ones are smooth, and the heel of the New Look ones have tiny stripes on them. Overall though, they are extremely similar. So if you're more concerned with the quality and having the boots look exactly the same, I would recommend the Tony Bianco pair from the previous post, but if you want the height of the heel, definitely buy these.

Hope you enjoy!

Love,

Caro

Clothing Review: Asos Petite Exclusive Baseball Dress with Contrast Metallic Sleeves

Wow that's a long title...

Anyways, I just got this Asos dress in the mail (I was ordering a pair of boots and it was an impulse buy, whoops) and I am so in love with this dress I just had to make a review for it right away! 

Asos Petite Exclusive Baseball Dress with Contrast Metallic Sleeves

I don't think I'll be able to format this into a proper review, because I'm wearing the dress as I write this and oh my lord I don't think I've ever had a dress that's this soft! Honestly, I feel like I'm wearing pajamas, that is how comfy and soft it is. Looking at the pictures online, I was a little wary because a lot of times with cheaper dresses the material on sleeves like these are super scratchy and itchy, but these are not. The sleeves are a little thinner, but the rest of the dress is a nice thickness, were it'll be good for winter with some tights and a coat (and your bra won't show through).

 It fits super well, and it's incredibly flattering too! Generally I shy away from things that are more fitted throughout, like bodycon dresses, but this dress is fitted and loose in all the right places. It's a great length on me too, given that its from the petite section and I'm only 5 feet tall.

Basically, I love this dress. It's probably my favorite thing that I've purchased recently (well, apart from Putt Putt Saves the Zoo).

Let me know what you guys think! Do you shop regularly at Asos? I haven't before, but I might have to start now, especially from their petite section.

Love,

Caro

Style Steal: Topshop Physics Premium Strap Boots

There seems to be a pattern lately where all of my blog posts are about shoes. So as not to dissapoint the trend, here's another one!

Topshop used to sell these gorgeous black, heeled, strappy boots that were absolutely gorgeous, but have since sold out. If you weren't lucky enough to get your hands on a pair because they were too expensive or just because you couldn't get them in time, I found some cute similar boots that are still for sale.

Topshop Physics Premium Strap Boots - SOLD OUT

New Look Wide Fit Tan Triple Buckle Cut Out Ankle Boots - £24.99

Tony Bianco Glamar Boots - $100.00

Neither of these boots have heels quite as tall as the original, but they're very cute and have a similar look with all the straps.

Let me know what you guys think!

Love,

Caro

Clothing Review: Topshop Notion Cross Over Mid Sandals

Topshop Notion Cross Over Mid Sandals

I recently got these heeled sandals from Topshop as a present, and I have to say I am absolutely in love with them! Not only are they gorgeous, but they're actually super comfortable (and not in the way that people insist heels are comfy when they're really just not quite as painful as other heels, they are actually so easy to wear). I am 150% in love with these shoes. I know that they're a little more on the expensive side, but they are honestly so worth the money.

I was a little tentative, because with the height and width of the ankle straps they could either be super cute or super unflattering, but they look so great on. The material of the shoes is really nice as well, and since the strap is a velcro one its really easy to put on.

Overall, I love these shoes. If they ever go on sale, or if you want to spend the money and you are looking for a great pair of heeled sandals, you could not find a better pair. Honestly, I kind of want to get these shoes in white too.

Let me know what you guys think!

Love,

Caro

OOTD: Piano Playing

Today is a rather relaxed day for me - I'm cleaning my room (getting ready for a room tour post!) and then heading up the road to the library to practice some piano. The weather has been unusually nice for Scotland, and I thought I would take advantage of that.

*Please ignore the mess in the background! I'm still unpacking*

Top - Zara

Skirt - Topshop

No links, sorry. I'm pretty sure the skirt is sold out and I couldn't find the top on the website (its super cute though, it has a black and white picture of some mountains and says infinite really small across the top).

Love,

Caro

Style Steal: Topshop Contrast Sparkle Clutch

A few months ago, Topshop sold this gorgeous black, sparkly clutch. It was ridiculously expensive, so I didn't buy it and of course now its sold out and I can't stop thinking about how gorgeous it is! So I thought I would look around for some cheaper lookalikes.

Topshop Contrast Sparkle Unique Clutch - SOLD OUT

Forever 21 Sequined Foldover Clutch - $19.80

Accessorize Glitter Bar Envelope Clutch - £15.00

BCBG Matte-Sequined Harlow Envelope - $98.00

(BCBG Clutch - $88.00)

Love,

Caro

Clothing Review: Blonde & Blonde Mason Cutout Boots

A few weeks ago I purchased these boots from bankfashion.co.uk that look just like a sold out pair of boots from Topshop (you can read my post about it here). 

Blonde & Blonde Mason Cutout Boots

I ordered them in my normal size, and for the most part they fit great. A little loose around the ankle, but given the cut of these boots and where they hit my ankle its better that they are a little loose. They definitely won't fall off, but they will move around a little bit as I walk. The heel is a good size too - I won't be walking around in them if I know I'm going to be on my feet all day, but I'll definitely wear them to my Uni classes because I live really close.

The only negative aspect that I found was that they were a little tight around the front of my feet (I really don't know how to describe which part of the foot it is, but that spot that's right before your toes). TO be fair, I have wide feet. My normal size usual fits fine, but these shoes seem to run a little narrow. Nothing too uncomfortable though so it should be fine. Once I've broken them in I think they'll fit a little better.

Overall, these are great shoes, especially for their price. They're a cute statement shoe, and I can't wait to rock them this fall.

What do you guys think about this white soled boots trend? Do you love it or hate it? Tell me in the comments!

Love,

Caro

Style Steal: Black Cut Out Boots with White Soles

So w little while ago Topshop stocked this gorgeous pair of boots called the Aftershocks. They were black, lace up cut out boots with a white sole, and they were a little pricey and sold out incredibly fast. Unfortunately, Topshop said they were not going to restock them, but then a few months later an Australian store called Tony Bianco (that has gorgeous shoes by the way) started selling a pair that looked exactly the same! But at $200 for a pair, I was not about to buy them. But, as I was trolling the internet the other day, as I do every day, I came across these boots from Bank for a much more reasonable price!

Topshop Aftershock Cutout Lace-up Boots - $170 Sold Out

Tony Bianco Gidget Boots - $170

Blonde & Blonde Mason Cutout Boots - $48

At more than $100 cheaper, these boots are definitely a great deal.

Love,

Caro

Fall/Winter Essentials: Jackets and Boots

I know it's still technically the beginning of July, but I can't help myself - I love autumn and winter clothes! All of the jumpers, and the jackets and coats, and the generally fuzzy state of things makes me so so happy. So of course, as I do with anything that makes me happy, I've made a list - this time, of a few essentials that I will be saving up for and buying to keep me warm in the Scottish winter.

A classic black coat is always a must - you can throw it on over pretty much anything, be it dressy or casual. As long as you get a nice one, and a thick one, you can wear it all winter long, most likely even for several years!

Another essential is a cute (faux) leather jacket. I personally really like this style with quilted shoulders and arms and a detachable fur collar that's modeled after a jacket made by Burberry. But, as long as you pick a fairly simple one, a jacket like this is a staple that can be worn everywhere.

This winter, I'm loving the look of a giant, preferably fuzzy, hooded parka style jacket in an earthy tan color. It looks so cute paired with some black jeans, and is so easy to throw on over your clothes in the winter. Because I live in Scotland, the giant hood is a necessity - it rains a lot, and its so windy that umbrellas never work.

And of course, everyone needs a good pair of boots. Or two. Or twenty. These are some of my favorites, some of which I own, and others that I hope to own soon. Casual boots are of course a must, but nicer boots are actually really useful as well. It's much easier and comfier to go out in winter in a pair of cute boots than a pair of strappy heels.

I can not wait for the chillier weather! Comment below if you want me to make another post like this, maybe with some jeans/trousers and jumpers?

Love,

Caro

Style Steal: Black and White Cut Out Shoes

A few months back, Topshop had a pair of shoes called the Katz. They were these gorgeous cut out flats, and I haven't been able to find anything else quite like them. They came in black, navy, and black and white. The black and navy were very similar, and now Topshop has the Katz2 in their store for $50 cheaper than the original. But they didn't bring back the black and white pair. 

Which is why I was so excited to log onto tumblr today and see that a style blog I follow on there had found a pair of shoes from Go Jane that look exactly like the black and white Topshop Katz! And, they're only $26! So of course I ordered myself a pair, because even though I'm trying to save money, I'm not passing up on a deal this amazing.

Go Jane Tailored Tux Flats

Love,

Caro

Clothing Review: Topshop Moto Black Rip Knee Jamie Jeans

I ordered these jeans as a birthday present to myself last week from the Topshop sale, because I had been eyeing them for a while. They came in the mail incredibly quickly, I actually wasn't expecting them until later in the week after hearing about Topshop shipping speeds in the US. 

I ordered a size up from the Topshop jeans I bought previously - I seem to have trouble finding a consistent jeans size in Topshop. The first pair I bought were a pair of boyfriend jeans, and I got a UK 10/US 6/W28 L30 and they fit perfectly - a little loose, but that's what boyfriend jeans are supposed to be. Then the next two pairs I bought, one from Ebay and one from Topshop, were the same size but they fit much tighter, and a bit more uncomfortable. So this time I ordered the next size up, which was a UK 12/US 8/W30 L30, and when I tried them on they were a bit loose which is pretty annoying. Unfortunately, the sizes at Topshop go up 2 at a time, which makes it difficult for me (personally) to find a perfect fit. But, as my dad told me, they'll probably shrink in the wash, and a pair of comfy jeans is never a bad thing.

On the plus side, Topshop jeans are always incredibly, incredibly soft. So while these jeans may not fit perfectly, I will definitely be keeping these because they feel like pajamas but they look like normal jeans. From now on though, I think I'm only going to purchase jeans from Topshop that I can try on in store.

Where are your favorite pair of jeans from? I'd love to know!

Love,

Caro