Monochrome Love

Hi you guys ! I hope you all had a great weekend.

 Me and Ben have been having a great weekend away in York, i love love loved !!! everything about York, the castle, the museums, the gardens..... so much to do ! I wish i had, had more time to see everything. 

The weather wasn't quite t-shirt weather, but that didn't seem to bother me, because it gave me an excuse to dress casual and comfy... and we all know theres nothing comfier than your favourite pair of jeans.

Lately i've been rocking the black and white colours, i know its spring but i can't seem to get enough of the monochrome look, its such a classic style, and easy to wear. Its the sort of look you can get away with wearing both night and day, as well.

I went for a casual look today and styled an oversized jumper with a pair of my favourite skinny jeans.

I didnt want to carry a massive bag with me so i used my clutch bag as an over the shoulder bag. 

The perfect laid back outfit . 

Monochrome Jumper - Hm.com

Skinny Jeans -  Hm.com

Black studded clutch - Newlook.co.uk 

What's in my handbag - Beauty Haul

  Not sure why i added the purse to this pic, but this is my everyday purse. 

Clutch bag £10 Newlook | Gold chunky chain Necklace £7.99 Newlook | Misa Red nail polish 

Kate moss lipstick in 001 | Maybelline lipstick in Valentine 

These are two of my favourite red lipsticks this month, the pigment is so good. I'd say that the Kate moss lipstick lasts a little longer though. I always carry a red lipstick in my bag just in case i decide to go out somewhere last minute, e.g for a meal, to a party ect. Red can brighten up and a bit of sex appeal to any outfit 

 Collection 2000's CreamPuff lip cream is literally one of my absolute favourite lip moisturisers the colour is so pretty and natural, leaves your lips feeling silky smooth. They have a range of natural shades in browns and pinks, so if your looking for that perfect natural lip balm then look know further. 

I mean just look at the colour !!! ^.^ so matte and perfect !!! Love <3 

So whats in your handbag ?


xox Nicole

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Shimmer & Shine @ Newlook.com

Shimmer & Shine @ Newlook.com by modelnicolepretty 

Velvet Peplum top £13 / Gold Lace Peplum £20 / Sequin Peplum  Skirt  £23  / Leather Skirt £36  / Metallic Skirt  £13 / Velvet Lace Peplum £23 

Newlook glitter heels by modelnicolepretty  

Wedge Heels £45

Last week, Newlook.com launched their fabulous new party collection, titled "Shimmer & Shine".  This collection  is full to the brim with Velvet, Lace, Metallic and Sparkle !!

I'm completely in love with the collection, because all the pieces are so feminine, and flattering, and still quiet edgy. Their is defiantly a lot of peplum and frills this season, mixed with the metallic and leather  materials gives quiet a Gothic look. You could wear one of these items as a statement piece and tone down the rest of  your outfit, with maybe a statement bag. Or you could pair one of  the peplum tops with a pair of  Wet look leggings and  black  heels. Everyone of these out fits are so affordable too!! What do you think will you be wearing sparkle this Christmas ??

Check Out the Catwalk Show for see more of the collection :

Shop the full Collection Here!

Sail away with fashion

Alienina @ Boticca

Private Sale !!!

Today's post is on one of my favourite stores Boticca!!! If  you read my blog you might have already seen me rave about them before. If you havnt... here's a little about them. 

Boticca is an online store that house unique fashion pieces from independant designers. All the pieces are hand crafted by the designer and come from all around the world. Only quality materials are used to create indvidual stylish pieces. So if you are on the look out for something eye catching and unique i have good news!!! Boticca are currently hosting a private sale of collection Alienina by designer Eliana Venier. I completely love these pieces. Designer Eliana uses recycled sailing materials to create some pretty outstandig and trendy necklaces and bracelets, at an affordable price too.

Private sales start today and end this weekend so if yor lookng for that something special for this Autumn/Winter get shopping !!! 

You can check out the whole collection and enter the sale simply by clicking on the image bellow and signing up to Botticca.com

Back to College/ Uni fashion Capsule

Cable Knit Jumper £12.99 - Hm.com | Heave weight leggings £18.00 - Topshop

Ring £16 - Motel Rocks | Earrings £14.00 - Motel Rocks

Grey Denim Gilet £14.99 - Newlook | Bracelet Haute Diva @ Etsy 

Jumper £19.99 - Hm.com | Black pumps £9.99 - Hm.com

Bleach Leggings £22.00  

Biker Jacket £44.99- Newlook | Spike bracelet £8.00 - boohoo.com 

Spiked triangle necklace £10.00- boohoo.com | Whit sleeveless shirt £20.00 - River Island

Skirt £20.00 - River Island | Boots £29.99 - hm.com

Shorts £22.00 - Topshop | Cardigan £48.00 - Topshop

Metal trim shirt £22.00 - River Island |  Wool tights £10.00 - Topshop  

This year i finished and graduated from college, but that doesn't mean  i don't know how hard it is to shop for fashion on a budget. Sooo i have created some cute outfits in the form of a capsule wardrobe. All these items can be mixed and matched together to create awesome style but at a reasonable price !!!

I tried to find items that i would wear, and that where under £40 each. The key with winter is to buy items that are good quality and will last. So don't just buy a cheap jumper and hope it will last through the winter, because the chances are it wont ! 0.- remember quality over quantity. That doesn't mean that fashion still cant be fun though all these items can be warn with each other e.g skirt with jumper with heels. Jacket, shirt and shorts. Leggings, flat pumps and shirt ect ect ect...  These are all my own personal tastes but feel free to create and share your own capsule wardrobe ideas bellow  :)

                                                                     

                                                                   Good Luck with College/Uni  x0x0x

Unique handbags this Autumn at Boticca

BOTICCA.COM

As you all may already know, i have a slight obsession with handbags >.< 

well... slight is an understatement, im gaga for clutches !!! 

Anyway i came across Boticca a few weeks ago through twitter, and instantly fell in love. Boticca is an online jewelry and fashion boutique, they house top emerging designers from around the world. Here you will find unique pieces that you wouldn't find anywhere else. All of the pieces are stunning and worth every penny. 

I've picked a few of my favorite handbags for the early Autumn season.

I'm still loving the bright colours but keeping it on trend with these red, green, and yellow colours. If your looking for something individual and unique click on one of the links below and head over to Boticca.com now !! 

Coral handbag by Vanessa Boulton 

Red clutch bag by MeDusa

Yellow clutch by MeDusa

Teal clutch bag by Dareen Hakim 

Autumn/ Winter handbags

Summer is nearly over and the new collection of Autumn/Winter fashion is beginning to emerge online and in stores. I'm currently loving these classic handbags form top designers and stores this season. I especially love the mustard yellow tote bag from Michael Kors Hamilton, i think this handbag would be great to use as a statement piece. Whats your favorite bags for this season? 

Autumn/ Winter handbags by modelnicolepretty featuring tote handbags

(from left to right ) 
Alexander Wang Emile Textured-leather Tote £820 from Net-a-porter.com
Phillip Lim Green Leather Pashli Tote £830 from Liberty.co.uk
Nina Ricci Large Zipped Tote £1,041 from Moonierfreres.co.uk
Red Polly Patent Bag £139 from Hobbs.co.uk
Miu Miu Madras Textured-leather Tote £1,050 from Net-a-porter.com
Michael Kors Hamilton Mustard Large Tote £312 from Moonierfreres.co.uk
Black Cheetah Print Mini Tote bag £95 from debenhams.com