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!

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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?

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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Minimalist Maxi Dress.

Dress - Stradivarius (£19.99)

Boots - Primark (£12)

Jacket - Boohoo (around £25)

Jewellery - Primark (£1-£3)

I am in love this dress and have been wearing it non-stop since I purchased it (which you will probably tell by the amount of times it's been featured on my Instagram!). It's a great transitional piece for the colder seasons and can be worn dressed up or down as it is very versatile, too. Here, I have paired it with tights, boots, a coat and complimenting jewellery for an evening look but I also like wearing it with a denim jacket and trainers for the day!

What's your favourite transitional piece in your wardrobe?

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Cool Blues

Top - H&M

Jeans - Primark

Shoes - Primark

Belt - Primark

For the hotter days that we’ve been having in the UK recently, I love oversized shirts and flowy materials to help keep me comfortable yet still looking nice. I always have a pair of mom jeans on whatever the weather, and paired with this pinstripe shirt, I really enjoyed the cute little look I created!

Hope you’re having a lovely summer!