Outfit Two: Coat H&M* | Dress H&M* | Boots TK Maxx* | Watch Larsson and Jennings*
My challenge was to create two looks, one day outfit and one for the evening with a budget of £250 and boy was a I ready for a challenge. I’ll admit, I shop from the comfort of my own sofa. A lot. So getting out and about around the shops really helped me see the look I wanted to go for. Anyone who knows me, knows that my wardrobe consists of about 89% of slogan tee’s. I love that they have made a massive comeback in recent times and this “Lucky” tee from New Look (£7.99) was on my hit list to pair up with these bright red boots from Primark (which are a dream at only £14 FYI !) Red is such a great colour to make an outfit stand out and it’s everywhere now. I discovered about two years ago that it was a colour that I loved and actually suited me and have run with it ever since.
I knew I didn’t want to be too formal, but I absolutely adore these checked jackets that are making massive waves on the high street. This one from New Look (£39.99) was a fabulous option that does not compromise on quality. To make sure my outfit remained chic yet informal I added a pair of Topshop jeans which are always a big winner for fit and comfort and priced at £40, they are a little bit more expensive but you know you are going to get the quality that lasts longer than other high street brands.
Overall I loved this outfit when I put it together. It’s something I’d wear to work, out for lunch with a friend or a shopping trip (even an early doors dinner!) and it is so very me. I added my own bag and watch, so the outfit came to a total of £101.98.
What do you think of my day time look?
Now, I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say this, I FRICKING LOVE THIS OUTFIT. PERIOD. As much as this shaggy coat is the brashest coat I’ve ever come across, boy does it make a statement (and turn heads!) I’ve been dying to get my hands on a coat like this for some time and this little (or should I say extravagant) jacket from H&M came in at £39.99. I’ll be keeping very warm in this, and now the weathers turning I know I’ll be reaching for it on several occasions.
You know that cosmic print dress everyone’s been raving about from M&S? Well, ya bae Bee has only gone and found a dupe version from £17.99 (also H&M!) and it is such a flattering fit. With long sleeves, it makes it the perfect AW17/18 piece for going out to dinner or on a night out. I know for a fact this dress will fly off rails when people realise what an absolute bargain it is. I know this is already going to be my Christmas Party outfit! I then paired with these cute, Chelsea boots (you can never have too many pairs!) from TK Maxx (£29.99)
It’s safe to say that being able to pull off a full, evening look together for only £87.97 is an absolute steal, don’t you think?
Would you wear this outfit?
After spending plenty of hours of quality, girl time at Monks Cross Shopping Park with my Mum & Sister I came away with some amazing Autumn/Winter pieces for my wardrobe and I didn’t have to worry about getting a parking ticket because it’s free to park!
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*This post was in collaboration with Monks Cross, all my thoughts are my own! Items were gifted by Monks Cross.
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