Aside from some scrapbooking bits, this velvet jumpsuit from Topshop was about my only January sale purchase. Reduced to £20 from £42 and a combination of everything I love - the colour black, velvet, gold glitter and thing straps - it's also my favourite item that I've purchased in recent months. I'm not sure if these photos really do it justice, but the contrast of the gold glitter line design which mainly forms flowers and leaves, against the richly black velvet is just heaven on the eyes. I have an upcoming weekend away with my uni girls during which I'm planning on debuting this jazzy jumpsuit - I am so excited to wear it! I have no clue what shoes to pair with it yet, or what accessories, but who doesn't like last minute panic packing in preparation of a girls night out?! (Me.)
Let me know how you'd style this,
Jade x
As a child born in the 90s, I cannot overstate just how much I love that the 90s fashion trend has made such a big comeback. Especially that I'm now at an age where I can properly enjoy and, more importantly, appreciate it in all its velvety, scrunchie-based glory.
If it's not clear, I really like velvet. In all colours. On any day of the week. So it's really no surprise many of my upcoming outfits for the Christmas season are centred around this little fashion crush of mine. Feeling the same way? Well here are a few of my favourite finds for all things velvet:
As for me, I have a few parties and Christmassy events coming up over the next two weeks and I'm planning on maximal velvet exposure. But if you only want to dip your toe into the velvety pond, then a half up, half down hair style finished with a velvet scrunchie is an easy way to ease yourself in. Alternatively, opt for some velvet flats; these vary in colour and design across all major high street shops (and some, like the ones above, are currently in the sale too!)
If you're bold and want your velvet emblazoned across your body for the whole world to see, try some crushed velvet leggings. I myself bought a pair from H&M about a few months ago but if you're really feeling adventurous, squeeze yourself into this eye-popping pair of blue velvet leggings from Boohoo. Go on, I dare you. If there was ever a time to live by a quote from one of my favourite ever Gossip Girl episodes, it's now. 'You go, baby vamp!' - the perfect seasonal sentiment!
Jade x
