The Jacket // Style Addict

Hello Strangers!

A LOT has happened since my last post...in April. I graduated with a 2:1 in International Fashion Branding, I got a new job and booked a trip to New York as part of mine and Grant's (my boyfriend) 5 year anniversary! So it means I have been super busy, and kinda pushed the blog to the side for a bit.

But how could I not blog about this jacket!!! It's from H&M (which shouldn't surprise some of yous). I've been wearing it constantly since I bought it, I makes me feel like a super cool, edgy mermaid!

 

A massive trend this season is pink! So I combinded that with a new staple item in my wardrobe - a hoodie. By wearing it underneath this black pinifor dress gave it a more femmine vibe, and it looked less slouchy for a date day. Although I couldn't help pairing it with my mega bright white Stan Smiths! Which I'm not gonna lie are KILLING my feet, I need to break them in ASAP because I cannot live without them. I decided to go for a bare leg, which might have not been the best idea in freezing cold Glasgow but I actually managed to slap on some fake tan during the week and I was gonna show that off!

I'll link all the items I'm wearing below, most are from H&M, oops!

Hoodie - £24.99  
Dress - £24.99
Jacket - £59.99 (Sold Out Online)
Although it has been sold out for a while but if you really want it keep trying the website because that's how I got mine!
Shoes - £69.95
Bag - £29.99

- Danielle xoxo

The Week of Mirror Selfies!

Hello all you lovely people! I know it is amazing two blogs within DAYS of each other, I promise I'm not dying. Just distracting myself from horrific dissertation writing. If you follow my fashion Instagram ( @dreamingoffifthavenue ) you will have had the blessing of viewing these pictures already so you can stop reading now. I have been trying to up my style game within the last week, for a while I was getting super comfortable with my style and not pushing myself to wear new or different things (there is only so many times that you can wear a Yeezus top and Topshop Jeans). Also, since October I have been on a bit of a weight loss journey and getting closer to my target weight has giving me an extra boost of confidence to wear more fashion-forward outfits. *big round of applause* I was on a buying ban...yes! a buying ban since the 28th of December so I splurged a little at the end of January...which in a way makes the ban completely pointless. I may have a slight addiction. But if that addiction means I'm looking fierce AF, who gives! 

Outfit One -

I love this outfit! Took a little style inspo from my pal over at www.vogueandcake.com who suggested layering a big fluffy jumper over this ankle length Zara dress that cost £9! BIBLE! The jumper is H&M Trend (surprise, surprise) and I'm sure the belt is from H&M too! I felt super on trend with this and got so many compliments too! I just felt as though it really showcased my figure in the best way. 

Outfit Two - 

This coat is genuine LIFE! I got it from the Topshop boxing day sale for £35! You can't really see it great in this picture but I have a Weekday long black shirt on with some ripped Topshop Jamie jeans and my Stan Smiths (easily the best shoes I have ever ever bought!). 

Outfit Three - 

Sorry for the lack of face...it was a hard day and I may be cheating because this isn't a 'mirror selfie' but I AM LIVING FOR THIS BOMBER JACKET!!! Which is from H&M Trend obvs. A basic black polo neck cause why the hell would you want to take away from all the sequins!! Topshop Jamie Jeans and my fav Stan Smith's. 

Outfit Four -

 

Again with the Jaime Jeans....sorry guys but they are so god damn comfy! I feel like this outfit also showed off my figure really well and made a 7 o'clock start in work that little bit easier as I was feeling fierce AF! I love this little Mango shirt that I bought when I was in Madrid last year, its super light weight meaning that it works well for layering too! These boots make me feel super sassy like more than the emoji chick! They are comfy but also high enough to wear on a night out (which I have done often, which equals no crying feet). 

Outfit Five - 

You guys will NEVER EVER guess where this outfit is from...I'll give you three chances 1) H&M Trend 2) H&M Trend and 3) H&M Trend! I'm not even sorry, I don't know why but I felt like some sort of Hunger Games extra with this on, maybe because of the lack of black? The only criticism I have about the trousers is the waistband, I wish it wasn's elastic. I guess I could cover it with a belt but I don't know for comfortable that will feel. And again with the Stan Smiths, I am soo original. 

Outfit Six - 

 

I am so gutted I didn't get a better picture of this outfit, but unfortunately,  White Russians are way more important that outfit selfies. Although I must congratulate Bloc (a bar on Bath Street in Glasgow) on their awesome outfit selfie mirror! This H&M Trend fringe suede jacket is an utter dream, it makes any outfit look super on trend. Underneath I have a V-neck grey t-shirt with my black Joni Topshop jeans and I bought one of those skinny black scarfs which I feel completely upgrades this outfit and you will defiantly be seeing this again. 

I hope you guys all enjoyed this post! I really enjoyed writing it and taking multiple pictures of myself. 

Lots of Love 

Danielle 

xxx

Style Addict in NYC

Hello my lovely people! I again begin my blog post with an apology and a promise to blog more...oops :(. Well in May...yes May and this is the blog just going up now...(such a bad blogger!) I had the amazing opportunity to go to New York with my university for five days and we shopped till we dropped did lots of tourist-y things and ate millions of yummy food! 

So this is me finally putting together a little outfit blog...and what we got up to in NYC. 

On our first proper day, we shopped and shopped and shopped and shopped! I have genuinely never ever been to as many shops as I did, and I have one word Sephora! It genuinely is heaven..I bought lots of goodies that I have been using to the death recently. Also as you can see from the picture I got to go to Tiffany's! I have never seen so many beautifully sparkly things in my life, I never wanted to leave! 

What I'm wearing: 

Hat - H&M

Dress - Miss Guided 

Waistcoat - H&M 

Sandals - Topshop

Watch - Olivia Burton 

Necklace - Topshop 

Earrings - Tiffany & Co 

After a wonderful day of shopping we went up the Empire State Building...which was breathtaking!! I got a little more dressed up as we were going for dinner after...popped on a little Chanel lipstick and pinned my hair up, heres a classic I'm wearing red (Chanel) lipstick pout pic. 

And here is some beeeaaautiful pics from the top of the Empire State building. 

It was awfully windy...but I still have it 100% NYC realness. Obvs! 

Daaaay Two! We started the day with the Sex in the City tour which was aaamazing...actually we started the day with these pancakes which I'm still thinking about. NYC = the best city for pancakes. 

I seriously recommend if you are a Sex in the City fan you go on this tour if you are in New York it was great we saw so many amazing places, got cupcakes and Cosmos in Steve Bar (Scotts? I think thats what its called). 

What I'm wearing:

Top and Skirt - H&M Trend

Necklace - H&M

Shoes - Topshop 

On the day the best ever thing happened...we had a carriage ride around central park!! It is so beautiful.. 

My sunglasses are from Topshop! I love the shape of these I feel they real complement my face shape..haha! 

Day Three... 

Tbh I didn't even get a proper picture of my outfit which was soooo annoying because i loved it! But here is a picture of me having a blast on a boat on the Hudson River! Also my sunglasses where an NYC Topshop purchase - they are Quay Australia and they are beautiful! 

What I'm wearing:

Top - River Island 

Culottes - H&M Trend

Shoes - Topshop 

So glad I finally got round to writing this blog because on a Saturday night all I want to do is sit and think about how amazing NYC is and plan when I am going back! 

Lots of love 

Danielle xx

OOTD Yellow Coat Lovin'

Hey guys! This is kinda my first ever pose-y "what I wore today" blog post which is ridiculous since I have had my blog for like two years!! So yeh, since its been so god dahm lovely in Glasgow recently I really couldn't help myself but to wear this beauty of a yellow mac from boohoo.com.

This look was for work! (one of the few times I actually made an effort). I paired my coat with a my blue mom jeans from H&M, my 'creeper style' platform shoes from...International...if anyone actually remembers that shop!! My check boxy shirt from Topshop, which i bought like last year in the sale and my little leather backpack also from Topshop! Ive been wanting a pair of mom jeans for a long time now and finally bought them the other day and I don't think I have had them off, Ive been wearing them with crop tops, shirts, jumpers..and they are so mega comfy. 

I actually really enjoy documenting my outfit choices and if my sister continues to take the photos for me I will be more than happy to keep it up! Also I have started posting my looks onto lookbook.nu as well so if you have it you could follow me on that too! My username is : Danielle G. (i think...still trying to work it haha)

Lots of Love

D x 

My First Ever Styling!

Thought i'd keep it in the family for my first 'proper' styling that I was actually able to document and get to tell all you lovely people about! 

I styled an outfit for my younger sister Kelly for her friends birthday party on Friday night. As she didn't have time for tan etc the most important part was tights (as I do live in Scotland and its bloody freezing already) apart from that I had free choice! 

So here is want Kel wore - 

Sorry for the bad quality of photos but it was pretty rushed since she did have a party to go to! But all these pieces are gorgeous separately and super versatile. 

Top - Topshop

Skirt - H&M

Bag - New Look

Necklace - H&M 

Shoes - Primark 

Also apart from looking gorgeous in these pictures she is also sunning it up in Tenerife right now! SUPER JEL!

Thanks to my lovely sister for letting me style her and trusting me to find her an outfit, will definitely be borrowing this one..thats what sisters are for after all! 

- D 

xxx

A/W Trend Alert! A Girls Best Friend.

I'm super excited about the trends with A/W!

Heres a few of my fav trends with some high street items that are just too trendtastic for words! 

Starting with:  
 

JEEEEWELS! As seen at Celine, Dolce and Gabbana and Erdem. But sadly all those beautys have a designer price tag unlike these... 

 

 H&M 

Pair with grey jeggings and light blue heels for a glamorous touch.

 

 

Topshop 

Match this delicate swing vest with a tight midi skirt and gold heels and simple clutch.

 

ASOS

This dress has been on my wish list for faaar too long now! Its by Needle & Thread but sold on ASOS. Sadly with its £150 price tag its out off my reach (even with my student loan) 

lots of love

- D 

xox 

My Parisian Style Diary

Hey guys, finally got a chance to grab my boyfriends computer for a couple of hours to get a few post done about my amazing trips over this summer. As you guys already know I was super fortunate enough to have spent 3 whole weeks in Madrid. But I also spent 4 days in Paris, France with my amazing boyfriend at the end of July! 

Just thought I'd share some of my looks with you guys...

...I might just actually be an outfit repeater!! But its okay, its holiday clothes, worn in a different country...please tell me its okay!

But i really do adore this outfit from Berska! 

Eeep! My favey Zara silk  Moroccan style dress, looked amazing on the Eiffel Tower at night! 

This dress is actually one of my purchases in Manchester from Topshop, as it has an almost two piece design it definitely flatters my body shape atm! (Which I will do a haul of ALL of the amazing things I bought that weekend)

I am so gutted I didn't get a full length shot of this outfit because I LOVED IT! It was my little H&M striped crop top paired with a white midi skirt and nude heels...I will defs be wearing this again!

Lots of Love, 

D x  

Summer Outfit Ideas

Hey guys sorry I haven't been on the blogging scene lately, I seem to drop in and out every so often because of work and the like. But I have been itching to write a blog about the pieces I'm going to feature today for a while. They have been on my "Summer Wish List' (mostly screen shots on my iPhone).

Heres a simple but chic way to work bold prints during the summer months whether you are travelling abroad or enjoying the wonderful British summer time! 

Firstly, this beaut white crop top by Pull&Bear, a brand I found on ASOS recently. 

I really like the structured look to the crop top and the little triangle cut out makes it stand out and gives you the opportunity to show of more of your gorgeous tan!

This absolutely fabulous bold print full of delicious-ness skirt is from H&M, their Trend collection is TO DIE FOR this summer! With so many interestingly unique pieces that you wouldn't really find anywhere else on the high street at such a reasonable price.

There is also a crop top with the same print for all you co-ord crazy folk out there! I just think it is a gorgeous classic style skirt that would flatter most body shapes. 

Now for my favourite bit...Accessories! 

I do love experimenting with accessories with outfits because I feel thats what totally defines it.

This LuLu Guinness is just FAN-tasitic (you'll get that pun in a sec). I think with the red print skirt it almost gives off a Spanish dancer vibe and when I saw this clutch it was a must have for this particular summer outfit idea.

Ahhh! Don't you just LOOOOVE IT! 

Finally a little pair of black strappys from Zara, with such a thin ankle strap it won't cut off your legs and make you look short, it will actually extend your legs as straps almost "wrap around" the foot instead of cutting it off. 

These little add ons will just give it that vava vooom you need for maybe a night time affair 

MAC Lipstick, I mean I am no make up expert but you really really can't go wrong with Russian Red MAC lipstick! 

Pull your hair up in a high messy bun and put on a pair of these honeys! 

... 

If only eh! A pair of Dior sunglasses! 

There will be many more of these blogs to come guys! Since I am preparing to head to Madrid for 3 weeks during summer to study of course outfit choices will be my main priority! So there would be a few little post purchase blogs, and if any of yous have been to Madrid let me know of super fashionable places I can visit! 

xxx 

Crop Top - 

http://www.asos.com/PullBear/PullBear-Twisted-Bralet/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4070262&cid=4169&Rf-200=5&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=White

Skirt - 

http://www.hm.com/gb/product/35868?article=35868-A

Bag - 

http://www.luluguinness.com/clutches/all-clutches/black-sophie-fan

Shoes -

  http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/shoes/high-heel-strappy-sandals-c358009p1694366.html

Lipstick -http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Sunglasses -http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Dior+Sunglasses+Diorpromesse2+ladies+rectangle+sunglasses/195374932,default,pd.html

My Recent Purchase/Gifts

I am super excited to tell you all about the items I have recently purchased/been given! 

I haven't done one of these blogs before but I kinda want to give my blog a more personal feel into my life too,so hopefully I dont bore you too much with it all. 

I'll start with what I bought, from H&M (of course with my amaazing staff discount) 

These beauties.... 

Only £29.99 and are real suede, they are sooo super comfy too. 

I guess from the first picture you have already seen the other AMAZINGLY FANTASTIC WONDERFUL present that my out of this world boyfriend bought me for valentines day.

Everyone meet Viv.... 

And this is how he gave me it on the night before valentines day!

Mega cute, aint it just?

I might as well just add in the outfit that I have bought for a wedding I am attending in March, I will be doing a separate piece on this probably tomorrow but I just wanted to show you guys it today to let you see how dapper we will look! 

I will let you know where its all from in tomorrows post! 

Love yahs! 

-D 

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Trend Diary S/S 14 - Global Traveller

My final Trend Diary post! Hopefully you've enjoyed them and I've made them as interesting as I could. Our last ket trend for this seasons is Global Traveller. Think tribal, aztec prints together! Mixed animal prints, flowing fabric, fringing, beads and tassels. Probably the simplest was to describe this trend. 

There is also a strong connection with the macro trend Next Nature for this season,  this is super key for high summer and festival season. 

This little beaut paring is from New Look, caring on the trend of matching top and bottom pieces instead of clashing still totally works with these also harem/pyjama style pants and cute flawy crop top. I feel that New Look always performs highly in the festival style trends! 

I love love love this beautiful flowing maxi from H&M, the almost minty/limey green colour is totally eye popping. Would definitely work on holiday, maybe not so much for T in the Park i think? 

This lovely little sheen t-shirt dress from Urban Outfitters is gorgeous, I love the print and colour of the printed panels, would definitely wear during festival season, with knee high socks and wellies maybe even a flowery headband and loose curls! 

These are my two favourite pieces of this trend, still loving tailoring and geometric cuts! And this gorgey little cropped jacket from Matalan (Yeah I know!! Such a buy) would look perfect with a loose fitting white jumpsuit, big shades and some tribal jewellery! 

With the skirt (from Topshop) just screams this trend with the classing prints and earthy colours, perfect for both high summer and festivals! 

As for accessories this could be a whole segment on its own! There is soo much to choose from! 

These are my four favourite accessories from this trend, I could have picked loads more but thought i should limit to my absolute favs! 

Bag - New Look 

Shoes - Topshop 

Hat and Necklace - Primark 

Hope you guys enjoyed the Trend Diary for S/S 14. I will hopefully be posting nearer the time my take on each of these trends throughout Spring and Summer. 

Love Yahs x 

- D