Monochromin' (again)

Letter Print Blouse | Fashion Union *

PU Shorts | Fashion Union *

Boots | Topshop via next2nowt.com

Ok, so truth is, I'm not a massive fan of wearing shoes (of any kind) without socks. I avoid shoes that require socklessness. Guess I'm a bit of a sock-lover. As I'd wanted cut out boots for a while I had pretty much written them off as I couldn't imagine them looking good with socks. But as I was waiting for the bus one day (cool aren't I) I spotted a girl wearing socks with her cut out boots. So, here's my (first) go at cut out boots + socks!

I can't express how much I love this shirt. I love all things comfortable but stylish, plus this is monochrome = ie. right up my street, in my house and on my body. This outfit is a bit of a cut out fest really, as you may have spotted, the shorts have cut out panels on the side. A little risque, but paired with a boyish top like this I think they're acceptable daytime wear! These are much comfier to wear than my other pleather shorts as they're thinner and have more give to them - so much better for spring / summer (HELLO sun. Where'd ya go?). Plus, they're just £18. Smashing. (And Fashion Union do student discount - bonus!)

Who else is gettin' their Eurovision on tonight?! You, my friends, are the cool ones. Bring it home Bonnie! (- realistically, that's never going to happen. But I love the European fusion of oddness that is Eurovison.)

Ps. I've added a few more things to my blog sale! Have a look :)

Affordable Cut Out Boots

Cut Out Aristotle Boots | Topshop via next2nowt.com

I know I'm not the only one who has been on the hunt for affordable cut out boots! With the likes of  Balenciaga screaming 'don't even bother' and Jeffrey Campell 'I require months of saving', my only option was Topshop. They've had some truly delicious cut out boots. The Adonis, Adonis2 and the Arabel... dangling dangerously in front of me like the crunchiest carrot you've ever seen. But realistically, I'd rather not fork out £85 on boots. That's the stinge-miester inside of me. I'd seen dupe boots around, but they weren't quite the ticket.

Whilst browsing next2nowt.com for potential, I noticed they had the Adonis boots for £35-45 (in my size!). They nearly had me clicking 'add to basket', until I spotted these little babies - the Aristotle boots. next2nowt don't cite the brand, just the shoe names. But a quick google revealed that these Aristotle boots were from Topshop and had retailed at a whopping £98 (- now out of stock). These were just £44, half the price, and looked almost brand new (except for missing the tassel at the front, but I prefer them without!). It was a bargain too good to be missed! And they arrived 2 days later.

So, anyone on the hunt for cheap (...maybe not cheap, but certainly more affordable) real leather cut out boots, check out next2nowt.com. The Aristotle boots are available in a size 8 here, but they constantly have new stock in, so keep them peepers peeled! Do make sure to read the item description for the item condition and size before you purchase too. These have been used, but probably only a handful of times. There are lots of other highstreet branded items to grab at cheaper prices on the site, so have a good gander! 

In tomorrows post I'll be styling these boots- so keep your eyes peeled for that one!

Lilac and Levis

Top | Topshop
Sunnies | Primark

Levi 501 Shorts | DIY
(pink ones in my blog sale here)

Bag | H&M

Boots | Daisy Street*

Needless to say, these photos were taken last week! I've had to say haiii to hail, wahoo, so I doubt I'll be cracking these shorts out for a little while again! Although, I am going on holiday in just over 3 weeks - actual wahooo - so hopefully hail won't feature on my little escapade.

A couple of summers ago I sold customised Levi cut offs on eBay to make a bit of cash. It was so unfortunate that this pair fit me too well to sell! They're definitely short-shorts. Cellulite is proabably (definitely) on display, but hey, that comes with being female (and eating too much cheese).

Well, I have an exam next week that I've not even got around to revising for (I think I went a bit OTT with chosing research based modules... eeek), so I'd best get started with that... Good luck to anyone else with exams! Let's hope my brain decides to digest everything in the space of a week eh.

Oh - I've added a loaaaad of new stuff to my blog sale - Topshop, Motel, Converse and lots more. All under £18 and P+P is FREE :)