WINTER IS COMING (Part 2. The Puffer)

Part 2. The Puffer

Hello and Happy Holidays Readers

Finally got round to writing up my third blog post and part 2 to my Winter Coat Guide. Here it is in all it's glory, The Puffer Jacket.

Replacing last season’s bomber as the infamous outerwear go-to, the puffer jacket is dominating the high street and is welcomed with open arms for it’s practicality and style. I myself have never been one for the athleisure look and for most of my teen and young adult years avoided wearing anything that wasn’t black or grey. I have always been a fan of the All Saint’s Grunge look and was convinced I’d live out my days in the same black heel boots and leather jacket combo. However, since beginning my career as a stylist and putting together looks every single day, my taste has altered and I’m happy to say I’m exploring new styles and making bolder outfit choices every day. Now don’t get me wrong, I am still utterly obsessed with Dr Martens and will not go out on the weekend without my trusty leather jacket, but I now whole heartedly welcome colour into my life and make it my mission when I walk into a shop, to hunt down the most crazy, textured, colourful piece of clothing I can get my hands on.

Two trends I am allllll over this season are stripes and anything red. The colour of the season has dominated my wardrobe the past few months, whether it be a simple cross body bag, a red leather skirt I picked up from a vintage store or my tassel earrings, I am living for this colour and don’t think I’ll be straying away from my love for it any time soon.

So what would be better then to brighten up those winter months with a statement coat that mixes functionality and style? This Puffer Jacket from Urban Outfitters does just that, and with it’s bold colour and cord fabric, UO have taken a simple jacket style from Sports to Chic without compromising the element of warmth that we are definitely needing in the UK this month. 

Now unfortunately UO are out of stock of this particular puffer however i'll leave some links at the end of this post for similar styles and other puffers i am loving this season. 

I’ve paired this jacket with my stripe trousers I purchased from Nasty Gal in the Black Friday Sale, a plain old t-shirt and my Adidas Reflective Superstars I bought a couple of years ago. I absolutely adore wearing trousers at the moment and particularly enjoy purchasing any trousers that stand out from a mile away. Stripe trousers are your best friend if you’re on the shorter side and want to accentuate your legs. I’m not the smallest gal but I just LAVVV crazy trousers and this season the shops seem to be making my life difficult and my bank account worse off with their trouser antics. Printed or striped trousers can completely transform your outfit and are perfect if you’re feeling a little lazy with you style on a Monday morning. I like to wear my printed trousers with plain black tops and any of my plain outerwear pieces for a bold look that doesn’t scream “I got dressed in the dark” but still allows you to be a bit wild.

WINTER IS COMING (Part 1. The Aviator)

Part 1. The Aviator

Hi All,

This is my second blog post (yay) and I’m excited to share with you all, a little bit of what I’ve been up to these past couple weeks, aside from listening to Mariah Carey on repeat and trying not to break any bones hobbling around in this fun, festive weather. I am however incredibly relieved to say that I did not have to shoot my first outfit post in these conditions but if it were snowing, how appropriate would that have been, considering this is part 1 of the OFFICIAL WINTER COAT GUIDE to my favourite and must have outerwear pieces to keep you snug and stylish all season through. In my next few posts I’m going to talk you through my top 3 essential coat styles that are an investment must-have this year, how I style them day to day and how you can get the most for your money when layering up through these cold winter months.

No.1

The Shearling Aviator (aka. Your winter boyfriend)

The Aviator, known for it’s historic relevance, has come a long way since the 1930’s and once a practical attire for the American pilot, this style of coat is now prominently the street style staple of the past few years and I’m certain it won’t be disappearing on us any day soon.

Despite it’s functional properties (so snuggly), the aviator is flying off the shelves and I am obsessed. In 2010, Burberry’s ‘Cadet Girls’ Collection transformed the aviator from a masculine workplace piece to a completely accessible and must have accessory in any women’s wardrobe, and just look at it now. This year, Zara are still selling their most famous oversized aviators regardless of it being the coat of the season in 2016, and now retailers everywhere are joining to craze by producing the aviator in 1,00000000 different colours, sizes and price points.

Style and practicality come hand in hand with this one and that’s exactly what I found when finding this amazing Monki coat via Asos.

This Shearling Aviator set me back £95 on Asos, however I purchased it in the Black Friday Sale with 20% discount. You can find it online HERE 

Normally, I refrain from spending a lot of money on one item of clothing and I’m incredibly bargain driven, however, when it comes to outerwear, I don’t think an occasional money splurge is a problem, considering with classic styles such as the aviator, you’re bound to wear it year after year.

I dreamt about buying this coat for weeks when I had seen it bouncing around my insta feed on fashion bloggers, and with the intention of buying an aviator dissimilar to everyone else’s, I hit the jackpot with this piece. It’s warm, practical, great quality and is such an amazing statement piece for the winter. I firmly believe, as long as you have a great few coats this time of year, you can absolutely nail the fashion side of things as your coat or jacket is the key factor of your outfit and the rest simply follows.

I did a thing

Welcome my fellow fashionistas, millennials and friends!

My name is Em and this is my first blog post. That’s right, After years of forgotten New Years Eve resolutions and joking around with the idea, I’ve finally plucked up the courage to launch my very first fashion and lifestyle blog.