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Playsuit - Asos
Nails - Barry M
Socks - Primark
Shoes - New Look |
I have a somewhat troubled past with playsuits (in the sense that the last time I worn one - a strapless denim thing - I was innocently bopping along to a Nero performance at our students union when to my horror, said playsuit fell down BRINGING MY BRA DOWN WITH IT. Cue insurmountable levels of horror and embarrassment.) Unsurprisingly I've resisted buying playsuits since then, that altogether rather mortifying memory brandishing all playsuits as the work of the devil. That was until I came across this little number on Asos. I know what you're thinking: it has untie-able straps Jade, who's to say you won't accidentally bare your chest again? (God forbid). I'll admit, the thought did cross my mind but the loose fit, the floral-but-not-too-feminine pattern and the versatility all outweighed the fear. I love how flattering it is despite not being fitted. I'm quite self conscious about my legs but the dress-like hem gives the illusion that my thighs are far more toned than they actually are! The only pitfall is that I bought a size 8 to fit my chest and waist but in terms of length I probably should have gone for the 10. It's not so short that it's indecent but my personal preference is to have just a tad more material covering the old quads. (Oh and I went for the sock combo and I actually think it kind of worked! Props to J Law for the inspiration.)
The event I wore this for was my last Summer Ball as part of the Dance Club at my university. It was such a lovely (and slightly emotional) way to round off my time at uni, as dance has definitely been a big part of it. I'm pretty sure there have been weeks where I've spent far more time rehearsing than reading for my course! To top it off, I was lucky enough to win an award for the Best Dancer in my ballet class although I think everyone in the class was just as, if not more deserving of it. I've blogged a lot about my love for ballet before though so it was a special moment for me and it really will be treasured. And even better, my opinion of playsuits has definitely improved! I'm so glad I opted for this and not a dress, with no SPP, no flashing unwanted flesh and so easy to dress up and down this was definitely a winner! A perfect outfit for what was a pretty perfect night.
Jade x
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| New Look - £10 |
With my dissertation deadline being the 7th May (ahhhhh!) I haven't had time to properly plan my Role Model Monday. So instead, I pre-planned this post on my favourite spring time colours. I'm on a bit of a blue hue at the moment, anything from minty green to baby blue. I bought this jumper in the New Look sale a while ago and it's so easy to wear - it goes with everything. Or at least, I pretend it goes with everything so I get to wear it all the time. I've also been wearing a lot of muted blues on my nails, using what I've come to call my little springtime spectrum.
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| i. Urban Outfitters | ii. Fearne Cotton | iii. Fearne Cotton | iv. Barry M | v. Rimmel |
Jade x
Or, in other words, how to put a sting into spring.
I love, love, love that Spring has finally decided to make an appearance but that does not mean I'm leaping straight into summer dresses and frilly bikinis. So how better to toughen up a nice, bright outfit than with a couple of well placed studs and spikes?
New Look have got a great range of chunky necklaces in at the moment and I've been searching for a nice, spiky gold one to wear with an outfit I'm planning on wearing to an upcoming ball at uni. I love the blue triangle one but the colour would clash with what I'm wearing so I'm keeping an eye out for any others that take my fancy. If that fails, I'm definitely considering popping into Topshop to see if the spiky ball earrings are in store - such an easy way to go from girly to down-right gangsta. Nearly.
I'm sorry for such a short post - the first week back at uni is always a bit of a busy one and I'm trying really hard to get into a solid fitness regime which I'm looking forward to blogging about soon. Hope everyone else is having weather as nice as I've had the last few days - it makes everything seem so much better.
Jade :)
