Rusty Mustard

Rusty mustard? I actually hate both mustard and, like most people, rust. However in this colour combination, it hits both trend targets of the most popular colours of the season - rusted orange and mustard yellow.

First the funnel neck, I've always been opposed to this neckline as it has often been uncomfortable. However this one from Topshop has a thinner, softer and more light-weight fabric and so it slips on easily, and the ribbed effect ensures there's no sheerness to negatively highlight anything here.

To make the shape of the outfit more flattering, I added a Topshop rust, A-Line, 60's inspired silhouette skirt. This accentuates the waist line, and also gives more shape in the hip area to give an hourglass figure. The button detailing on this is really cute and adds to the 60's/70's fun vibe.

 Accessories: for a more clean cut finish I popped a collarless, straight, black coat on top (New Look). However if you're looking to make the outfit fresher and more smart casual I added this cool khaki bomber jacket (Boohoo), introducing another colour from the AW15 palette. This contrasts with the clean lines of the rest of the outfit as it has an unstructured casualness to it.

The shoes are a chunky pair of black boots from Primark (£15) however due to the price, the faux leather has scuffed at the front already. And the sunglasses are my old pair from Urban Outfitters (similar HERE) paired with the rings that came in a pack from Topshop in the sale which add a slightly edgier tone to the outfit, but still keeping it current.

Day to Night: Mom Jeans

Despite the 60's/70's go-go dancing into fashion, I still feel the mom jean is an essential part of a wardrobe, especially a pair as retro as the Levi 501's. I did a few posts last Spring on how to style these but I thought it needed and update on how to go from a casual outfit for the daytime and be able to dress it up with the touch of just 2 pieces.

                                        Me expressing my inner Ms. Darbus with the scarf.

Sunglasses: Uk Edge (similar here)  Black Crop Top: ASOS   Scarf: Urban Outfitters (more updated) Shoes: A really old pair of black vans, so any trainer will do:P 

Here I just added a blush pink scalloped jacket from Primark and my favourite heels from Missguided which are now in the SALE for only £8.00 - crazy. Oh and let's not forget the puppy. 

Ballerina à la Mode

I remember having my hair scraped back into a bun, putting my pale pink tights on and slipping into my jet black leotard like it was yesterday. The immaculate appearance of a ballerina still amazes me and I wish I could still be tying my ballet shoes on right now.

Dance has always been a passion of mine, whether I've been practicing it or just watching it (Dance Moms being one of my little pleasures of life). There's something so incredible about how a story can be told through movement and ballet is the most beautiful way of that.

Not only is it relevant in my life, but dance has made its way into the fashion world, with tutu style couture skirts being made and even at NYFW last week we saw modern dance as a way of modelling on the runway at Opening Ceremony. With this in mind I thought I'd bring ballet and fashion, my two passions together into an outfit to show you.

This classic LBD is absolutely beautiful and has amazing texture. It's definitely a dress for life as the fabric is thick and heavy so is such good quality for only £22.99! The caged style of the shoes replicate the ribbons on ballet shoes and compliments the glimmer of the necklace perfectly. I feel this look is so elegant and chic and a more mature version of the little ballerina I was.

Dress - New Look Shoes - (Kurt Geiger but no longer in stock, similar here) Necklace - (old New Look, similar here).

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SHOE COLLECTION - SANDALS

I thought I'd start a shoe collection series and since we're nearing the end of Summer I'm showing my sandals to you. Not all of them are still available but I'll try to link the ones that are.

These are a pair of block heel sandals that I got from River Island last year and this style has been so useful as I can wear these to work but the thick and short heels makes them bearable! For a similar pair from ASOS click here (in the SALE!).

These were the real leather sandals I mentioned in my What I Pack for Summer post and they are now in the SALE for only £10 so grab them while you can because on holiday they went with every outfit I wore in the day and night. At first the front rubbed inbetween my toes but you just have to wear them in a few times and then they feel really nice because of the real leather.

If this isn't your colour, there are plenty of colours in New Look in the Sale also!

After I took these pictures I finally got some Havaianas which are miles better than these Superdry flip flops. I find these extremely uncomfortable to wear because of the indentation of the logo - it just feels bizarre. Plus the thick straps are too thick and obnoxious. They're around the same price as Havaianas, maybe a little less but it's worth the few extra pounds for comfier and prettier flip flops!

These Birkenstock look-a-like's are trashed by now however they are the comfiest shoes ever. I got them from Primark and they still sell them in different colours. Because of the nude colour it makes them more elegant and elongates your legs. Having said this, I wish I had a pair of real birks although they are more expensive when these were only £4! You can use them for walks, down the beach and even out for a casual dinner and there are a selection of styles and colours to choose from.

Keep your eyes peeled for a festival post next week. Enjoy your weekend!

Cerys

Top 3 Albums

Something different today, this is a post about music which is probably my biggest passion in life so i hope you don't mind me discussing it this week.

So my 3rd favourite album is Royal Blood's Album with their debut album - Royal Blood. The concept of using a Bass as a guitar rather than a guitar as a bass creates a fantastic sound against the drummer. Despite the fact that there are only two instruments it creates and incredible sound and pays a great tribute to Rock music. My favourite song is Little Monster which has amazing guitar riffs that force you into doing the air guitar unfortunately. They performed at the BRITS this year and were phenomenal (click here) and they even won the Best British Group and were nominated for a BBC Music Award this year.

2nd is Years & Years' long awaited debut album, Communion. In spite of the fact that I love rock, this band are very very good live even though they're an Electronica Trio, they manage to perform live and be entertaining unlike some bands that have proven disappointing (Jungle and Disclosure if I'm honest). You must've heard the hits 'King' and 'Desire' that many people loved. Their music makes me want to dance all the time and they've definitely nailed the modern electronica feel. My favourite songs from the album are 'Take Shelter' and 'Shine'.

The winner and my eternal love is Catfish & the Bottlemen with their album 'The Balcony'. There are no words to describe my love for this album, It's the first album I've ever listened to where I adore every single song. They've had an incredible year from playing at Reading & Leeds Festival last year, winning at the BBC Music Awards in 2014, getting 'Cocoon' on Fifa, filling in for Sam Smth at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and playing their first ever Glastonbury the other week. I feel they will be huge, absolutely huge. They're such hard workers and love what they do. They deserve every success that they get and what's to come. Have a listen to Pacifier and Tyrants for their best songs live and and listen to the whole album on Spotify (to follow me my username is cerys.myfanwy).

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Pastel on Pastel

Back to fashion this week, and here's an outfit post for you. Instead of colour blocking I thought I'd try a softer approach by pairing a blue shift dress from Toshop (old but the white version is in the SALE) with pastel pink pumps from Missguided (in the SALE for only £11!).

I've always loved the feminine pastels with clean and sophisticated lines like this dress and the studs of the shoes introduce a contrast of elegance and edge. 

Now, the bag. I don't know how to explain why I paired it with the outfit because in theory it probably makes no sense. However there seems to be something stylish about the sudden odd and bold clash of the patent red with all the colours mixing and matching by Vivienne Westwood that it just works. 

I hope you enjoyed today's post and that you like the outfit and that your week is going well.

Cerys♥