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#MandCoBloggerParty | QueenBeady

It’s that time of year where people start wearing baubles for earrings, tinsel in their hair and those big brash Christmas jumpers with reindeers and flashing noses (or something like that?) It’s pure tack. I love Christmas, but I’m one of those people who meticulously applies ornaments to the Christmas tree and I am not an advocate for tinsel. Tinsel comes nowhere near my house. So delight was met when I was cordially invited to the #MandCoBloggerXmasParty earlier this month for a little classy & sophisticated fashion affair.

The first of it’s kind, M&Co are networking with the multitude of Bloggers that the UK has to offer and Leeds was first on their whistle stop tour. Sharing with us some of their Boutique and Christmas party pieces was great to see. I once thought that M&Co was for the older generation but their newest collections are just going to show that they are really upping their game in the style steaks.

We huddled in The Pit in Leeds where we feasted on mini burgers, tasty BBQ ribs and some weird & wonderful deep fried concoctions. Armed with my signature Peach Bellini cocktail I got to catch up with some of the most loveliest bloggers of Leeds and ogle some beautiful pieces of clothing. What a wonderful way to spend a Thursday evening?

A few of my favourite pieces were the tailored cigarette pants and this beautiful lace dress that looked like a two piece co-ord! The price tags reflect the quality and standards of the garments and you can tell that they are all really well made. Even the necklaces on show were gorgeous and had a bit of weight to them which always counts in my books when it comes to jewellery.

A lovely evening was had by all, at 8pm I had to dash otherwise I would have turned in to a pumpkin before the night was out. What outfits are you loving from the M&Co website? There are plenty of party pieces that I have my eye on.

Rebecca xxx

November 23, 2014
Tartan & Breton Stripes | QueenBeady

Camel Coat Hand me down | Breton Top Zara | Chinos Mango | Shoes Primark | Scarf Barbour

Tartan & breton stripes have to be my perfect combination. Are you all with me on that one? I don’t know about you, but when Autumn comes I love to mix patterns to create a brighter and stand out look against all the tree’s & plants that have browned over.

There is something ever so ‘’Parisian’’ about this look that I can imagine walking down Montmartre & taking in the sights of the Eiffel Tower and drinking tea in quaint little coffee shops.

I have been lusting over the camel coloured coats recently and could not believe my luck when my little sister decided to pass on her coat to me (there is nothing I love more than a hand me down so I can give it a new lease of life!) this has firmly stayed on recently and never want to take it off it’s that cosy!

My shoes are also a particular favourite of mine too! These faux snake skin shoes were a steal from Primark recently and they have not come off my feet. So comfy & versatile they can do no wrong in my eyes!

How would you style breton stripes or tartan would clash like I have?

Rebecca xxx

October 30, 2014
Making Paisley Print Chic | QueenBeady

Jacket C/O WearAll.com | Shirt Zara (eBay) | Trousers Topshop | Shoes New Look | Rings 770diamonds & Primark

I adore paisley print. People may associate it with Festivals and a summer vibe but I don’t see why you can’t bring it 100mph in to Autumn? For me it’s a delicate print and all the different lines, swirls and mini patterns send me in to a wondrous frenzy because you never know where it will go.

I recently picked up this gorgeous chiffon Zara shirt from eBay & I blagged it as cheap as chips. I was too excited to receive it & I gave it my first outing last week. I have to say I’m always a little cautious with shirts but this one fit just right and I felt fabulous in it.

I teamed with my black leathers because why not? They a super flattering and elongate your legs. What more could you possibly want from a pair of trousers?

My black barely there heels from New Look always manage to complete a look perfectly, probably because they are just so elegant and effortless.

For those cooler nights I would wear a light jacket, purely because I get too hot with anything else. This zip detail waterfall jack from WearAll.com is perfect to just pop on over an outfit and I love the shape to it, it’s so slimming! It really creates that androgynous, tailored style.

Last but not least, where would an outfit be without a little accessorising? I picked up these midi rings from Primark recently and I have found myself wearing them all the time! They complimented the darker, autumnal tones to the outfit.7

Rebecca xxx

October 26, 2014
I Heart Boucle Jackets | QueenBeady

Boucle Jacket Boohoo Boutique (eBay) | Top New Look (eBay) | Skirt H&M (eBay) | Shoes Primark

Yes. As you guessed it from the title, I love a good boucle jacket & this one is not to be ignored! As you know I spend A LOT of my spare time browsing through eBay trying to find all the trends at a fraction of the price. Some say I am ‘’The Thrifty Shopping Queen’’ and it’s a title I quite like thank you very much.

When I won this jacket for a mere £2.99 (plus postage!) I was more than excited to try it on and wear it out. I love the blue & white porcelain style to it, the jacket is a little different to what you would find on the high street & that is one of the main reasons I love it! I don’t like to wear something that is off the shelf and readily available and if I do I like to give it my own twist.

I paired it with a little crop top and lace cream skirt to keep it quite cute and girly! I love the way my heels completely elongate my legs (Yep, I think I just got a cheeky #ILoveMyselfBecause… hashtag in there!)

All in all this outfit came under £20 and I think it is great for a lovely lunch date or even office wear! The jacket is so versatile and could jazz up any outfit!

How would you style this jacket?

Rebecca xxx

October 22, 2014
Zebra Print | QueenBeady

Hat eBay | Dress Primark | Shoes Primark

This has to be one of the cutest outfits I have at the moment. Period. As soon as I saw this dress on the sale rail in Primark I just knew I had to have it. The cut out shoulders give it that little extra edge but it’s still playful with the Zebra pattern. Ever the thrifty shopper I picked this up for a mere £5 and have already worn it to the Ella Eyre gig in Leeds last week.

Another steal were these amazing faux snake/crocodile skin pumps that I have seen on Instagram a lot. These are a dupe of Zara’s version but look just the same (albeit the quality may not be as long lasting!), I found them tucked away in a dark corner of the shelf and surprisingly they had a size 5 left. Not only that they were only £5! With that, I swiped them in to my basket and headed straight for the check out. I was not going to miss out on these babies!

My bowler hat is from eBay (China) and only cost about £2 which I think finished this quirky look off perfectly. I can imagine wearing this next year at Leeds Festival because it was just super comfy. To create a winter look I have already paired it with some thick black tights, boucle jacket and my chelsea boots.

I am so happy with these little treats I’ve picked up. Have you managed to get these from Primark recently?

Rebecca xxx

October 13, 2014