Lockdown Loungewear: My Favourite Stay-At-Home Fits

Hello everyone!

I hope that you're all doing well and that you and your loved ones are in the best of health!
I wanted to make a little post all about my favourite loungewear that I've been wearing, since we've all been in lockdown. Personally, wearing a comfy yet put-together outfit helps me to get in the right mindset for the day and stay motivated for any tasks I need to do. Although it's rough times for everyone, I hope that people can find try and find solace and happiness in little things, whether it's wearing your favourite jewellery or taking a big, deep breath of fresh air. I know that I've been trying to!

All of the following items are really affordable, versatile and most importantly, super comfortable for chilled out days at home.

LOOK ONE AND TWO - Co-ordinates

These co-ord sets from Miss Pap are super classic, versatile and comfortable pieces that I've been wearing a lot around the house and to run any necessary errands. I love the loose, boxy fit and the thin material, which is great for transitional weather! I like to pair these co-ords with a few, simple pieces of jewellery to create a more put-together look. 

Co-Ord - MissPap
Turtleneck - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

LOOK THREE - Checkered Shirt

I really do wish that I could wear this outfit outside more often, as the checked shirt is really on-trend at the moment and I have been loving wearing white recently, too. I feel like it makes any outfit look super crisp, clean and well put together. I love the quality of this particular hoodie, as it's got a thin, fleecy layer on the inside and is a really comfortable, slouchy fit. I normally wear a lot of dark colours, such as black and grey, so this colour scheme is a good alternative that isn't far out of my comfort zone, too.

Hoodie - H&M

Shirt - H&M

Bottoms - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

LOOK FOUR - Cosy Turtleneck

I have been pretty much living in this jumper since I bought it, as the material is so soft and I love the big, oversized fit. Turtlenecks are definitely a staple in my closet, as they're super versatile, wearable and modest pieces that pretty much anyone can pull off. For an everyday or evening look (for when we're not stuck in the house!) I'd definitely wear this jumper with a pair of mom jeans or leather trousers.

Jumper - H&M
Bottoms - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

LOOK FIVE AND SIX - Plain Tees


You can never go wrong with a plain T-shirt, they're staple pieces that everyone should have in their wardrobe because of the versatility and comfortability. I like to buy mens t-shirts a lot, too, as I prefer a looser, less structured fit to a lot of my clothing. The quality of these particular t-shirts isn't the best, but whilst we're stuck at home, they will do!

T-shirts - Primark
Bottoms - Primark
Jewellery - Primark

You can also see all of these looks over on my IGTV, at @furvahs, where I created a little lookbook!

Parisian Style Lookbook

Last week, I spent a few days travelling around Paris and, of course, I had to make the effort when it came to fashion. Paris is one of the long-standing fashion capitals of the world, and I’ve always loved and admired the simplicity and effortlessness of Parisian style and culture. During my exploration of the city, I wanted to wear classic and comfortable pieces (especially because the weather was so hot!) that looked well put together and somewhat paid homage to the fashion of the capital.

Look One - Casual Boiler Suit

Boiler suit - Boohoo (https://www.boohoo.com/oversized-ecru-boilersuit/FZZ92273-124-30.html)

Bag - New Look

Shoes - Primark

Accessories - Primark / Lovisa

Now, if you know me, you know that I love a jumpsuit as they’re such effortless pieces to wear. This one is made of thin, breathable cotton which makes it a lot more comfortable for hotter weather, and I love the details of the buttons and stitching on it. I wore this look for exploring the landmarks of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower, which I took way too many pictures of. I paired it with gold accessories, which are amongst my favourite things to wear to glam up any outfit, and a white backpack for ease.

Look Two - Parisian Chic

Top - Primark

Trousers - Pretty Little Thing

Accessories - Primark

I loved this look as it was super comfortable, and one that I feel embodies Parisian style a lot. It’s classic and elegant, but never too much. I wore this when visiting the Palace of Versailles, which is honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and definitely worth the two hour wait in the queue! I also love the shoes I wore throughout the trip, a simple Chanel inspired espadrille from Primark, as it matched everything and was very comfortable to wear and walk in all day. The only downside is the embarrassingly harsh tan line that I now have on my feet!

Look Three - Disneyland Magic

Top - Pretty Little Thing

Jeans - Primark

Accessories - Primark

Shoes - Nike Air Force Ones

I thoroughly enjoyed acting like a big kid at Disneyland all day, and I wanted to wear something super comfortable but on theme for exploring the park all day, but I did get a little hot and bothered in this outfit so note to self, wear thinner layers and less tight shoes! As you may know, Aladdin is my all-time favourite film and Jasmine is my favourite princess, so I just had to wear this top, and the characters loved it! I’m probably way too old to get as gassed as I did, but nevertheless, I had such a good time that day.

Look Four - Classic Pinstripes

Top - H&M

Trousers - Not sure

 
For my final day in Paris, which I spent visiting the Louvre Museum, I went for another more simplistic and elegant look. I really liked the fit of these trousers as they were super flattering yet comfortable to wear, and I decided to tie the shirt to give the look a bit more of a summery vibe, despite the very rainy weather!

I was slightly apprehensive beforehand, due to the alleged Islamophobic attitudes of the country and their laws around the hijab, but my trip went without a hitch (apart from some disapproving looks, which I’m very used to)! Despite this, I had the most wonderful time exploring Paris, and it’s a city that I would love to visit again in the future.

Au revoir!

♥

A step into Spring

Turtle neck - Primark

Jacket - H&M
Jeans - Primark
Trainers - Nike
Jewellery - Lovisa and Primark

London had a lovely spell of sunny weather last week (despite the fact that it was February - global warming is very scary), and I often find it a bit difficult to create transitional outfits that are weather-appropriate yet still modest. This was the one that I came up with that day, an outfit that I felt really comfortable and cute in. I also love this jacket so much - it was such a steal at only £10 reduced from £40 in the H&M January sale! It’s a really nice, transitional piece due to the lightweight material and I feel like the colour khaki really suits me, too.
What are your favourite transitional clothing items?

Backstage at London Fashion Week

On the 16th February, I had the chance to be a part of the most recent London Fashion Week with the organisation Fashions Finest - I had such an incredible experience, volunteering backstage and front of house, so I wanted to create a post to share how my day went with you all!
Volunteers arrived bright and early at 8am to help prepare for the full day of shows and events. At first, I helped front of house which involved welcoming guests, press and VIPs and I managed to get a good view of their first show which featured an array of incredible designers, with my favourite being The Kemist.

The Kemist

For the second show of the day, I had the pleasure and pressure of helping out backstage. This involved responsibilities such as assisting designers and dressing models, which was such a hectic experience! As soon as a model walked back off the runway, you literally have to run to get them changed into their next design and make sure they’re presentable and ready to walk again within just a few minutes. I found it hard to keep up with the needed pace at first, but after a few quick changes, you just learn what is expected from you and it becomes more a bit more seamless. Honestly, it was such a thrill and adrenaline rush being a part of this and it taught me so much about what goes into a fashion show! As volunteers, we felt so proud when we saw the model we just dressed walk the runway; it was like they were our little babies!

Tuncer Tonun

Joyce Penas Pilarsky

The next event was the Britain’s Top Designer Award, which was my favourite as it was so inspiring to see such passionate, hardworking designers and it felt great to be even a small part of their creative visions. Each designer had such beautiful, intricate creations that I was truly in awe over, too. The award went to the incredibly talent and deserving Tuncer Tonun, who's elaborate red floral truly stole the show.

Kanna Yeung

Joyce Penas Pilarsky

The main things I learnt from my experience of volunteering at London Fashion Week was just how hectic backstage at a show can be! When you see models walk the runway so gracefully, just know that before that, there was probably a mad rush and lots of shouting backstage in order to help make him or her look at beautiful as they do! Trust me, it ain’t as easy as it looks. I also developed a new found respect for runway models as they were all so hardworking and selfless! They were constantly being pulled one hundred different directions, poked and prodded by volunteers, hair and makeup artists and designers and they do it without complaint which is something that we can all learn from.

Overall, I found my experience really valuable and I’ve always dreamed of going to a show at London Fashion Week, so to be backstage and get a glimpse into what happens was so much fun! I learned show much about the fashion industry, knowledge which I can hopefully use in my ideal, future career of fashion journalism.

What is your favourite part of London Fashion Week?

Belle Âme

My lovely friend Megan has recently released her own clothing line, Belle Âme, with stunning and classic pieces that are perfect for any girl who loves fashion as much as I know I do. So, I wanted to do a little post to collate together my favourite pieces from her new collection to showcase to you all!

Cream Snake Satin Shirt - £25

I love how this piece brings together two key fashion trends at the moment, snake print and satin! It looks like a perfect item for a night out or classy dinner and I can't wait to get my hands on it as it seems like a very versatile piece! I think I would wear this with jeans and a pair of brogues or strappy heels, depending on the occasion.

Cream Snake Wide Leg Flare Trousers - £30

A perfect item to match the shirt above, these trousers are beautiful in their cut and design. I love flowing, flared trousers as I think they really compliment my figure and these trousers are no different. And again, the snake print is a must have from today's trends! One of the ways that I would wear this item is with trainers, a turtleneck and a leather or denim jacket for a nice, everyday look.

Black Cable Knit Tie Loungewear Set - £35

I love being comfortable in whatever I wear yet still looking presentable and on trend, which this loungewear set does perfectly! It looks really cosy, which is perfect for the colder months, as it is made from a soft knit, but it would still keep you looking like you've put effort into your outfit when you created it in no more than a few minutes. I would pair this set with a leather jacket and white trainers.

Black Faux Leather High Waisted Leggings - £20

These leggings are definitely one of my favourite item's from Megan's Belle Âme collection, as they're really on trend at the moment but still very classic and versatile. I think these leggings would amp up any simple, everyday look and give it a new edge. I'd wear them with an oversized, chunky jumper and knee high boots, which would be a great outfit for a Wintery shopping trip.

Belle Ame Slogan Top - £18

I love simple, slogan T-Shirts just like this one, as they're really easy to style and chuck on in a rush whilst still feeling confident and comfortable in your outfit. I like Megan's styling of this item, with the leather look leggings previously mentioned, and I would probably style it similarly or with mom/skinny jeans.

I hope you've enjoyed this blog post, and please do check out Belle Âme on Instagram at @belleamefashion.co.uk and their website https://www.belleamefashion.co.uk - they also have 10% off at the moment with the code GET10, so grab some items whilst you can get them discounted! A huge congratulations to Megan also on the launch of her lovely, little brand!

What's your favourite Belle Âme item?

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Winter Warmer

Jumper and skirt - Missy Empire

Jacket - ASOS

Shoes - Vans

Jewellery - Primark

I wore this look on a recent trip to Central London, where I went to Oxford Street and Winter Wonderland (and met AJ Tracey, still gassed) and I felt really cute and more importantly, very warm! I love the colour and fit of this and it's a nice little step out of my fashion comfort zone, too. It's a perfect look for Winter too!

What's your favourite Winter item(s)?

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PEACE OUT.