Polka Dot Maxi Dress (& #Passion4Fashion Linkup)

Next to stripes and leopard print, polka dots are a big pattern love of mine, in-fact i really feel i don't own enough polka dots and need some more in my life, and at the moment they're having a bit of a fashion thing so there are lots of lovely options out there.

I picked -this maxi dress- up at the very beginning of September and then left it there hanging, just longing to be worn. Sometimes i categorise my clothing in to 'Places i can wear it', which is silly of course, but then sometimes i am a bit silly i guess. So this dress was in my silly mental category of 'Lunch with the girls' and due to busy schedules that day didn't come around until this week.
But oh i was so glad it did as firstly, the company and food were of course wonderful, and secondly it was great to wear this dress out for the first time. I paired the navy polka dot maxi with black, which is definitely a favourite combination of mine (I know some people cringe at black and navy together but i absolutely love it) and layered a cami under and wore tights and boots as the autumn chill has certainly snuck in this week.

That's the great thing about winter maxi dresses, you can layer under and over and there is no need to be cold or sacrifice wearing lovely dresses. Its a win win!

And just to talk boots for a second: if you're looking for a small block heel comfy sock boot that doesn't go too far up the calf (i find some of them can be very unflattering!) then the ones -i'm wearing here -are from asos and they are amazingly comfy and very flattering!

Are you a fan of polka dots?

Shop Polka Dot Dress Options

Outfit Details:
Mango Dress
Biker Jacket
Bag
Asos Black sock Boots
Lola Rose Green bracelet

An InLinkz Link-up

Neon and Lavender

Mama's got a brand new bag folks, and a hat! 
I am Lavender lovin' right now and i can't seem to get enough of that pretty lilac colour. Spring may not have sprung in my neck of the woods (Gale force winds blowing down 30ft trees in your actual street; (see here) this is definitely not Spring!) 
But that doesn't mean i can't be in the spirit of Spring does it now. So my new little lavender loves are my subtle nod to mother Nature to say i am ready when you are.. Maybe my nods need to be less subtle;)

Lavender and Neon is a little bit of an unexpected combo but i kinda like it! After seeing my wonderful blogging partner in crime Catherine in this beautiful Lime with black and white combination i was totally inspired to re-create (or copy cat as it were, haha! most sincere form of flattery right?;) The lavender was just a fluke due to having a pretty new bag and hat and wanting to wear them all.the.time. 

Evidently being obsessed with your new goodies sometimes creates good things like this happy little outfit i enjoyed wearing today.

Lavender Fedora: Asos

Ripped Jeans & Scarf: New Look (both old)

Neon Lime sweater & lavender bag: River Island

shoes: Matalan

Biker Jacket: George at Asda

Have you ever surprised yourself with an unexpected outfit that you ended up really loving?


Shop the neon and lavender look

#FrockSwapUk with George at Asda

 Just wanted to pop in quickly today to show you  guys what the lovely people at  George sent the frock swapping girls and me.
We each got to pick out a couple of options that will then do the round robin between us all before finally coming back to me to live forever .I can not wait to get my blouse & the amazing biker jacket back, but am really looking forward to seeing how Erica, Debbie and Donna style the pieces in their own ways. We all have very individual style, some a bit girly some a bit grunge so this is going to be a very inspiring journey!!

 This isn't my first biker jacket this year (or 2013 rather) but it is definitely the best one yet!! I have had a few from various other shops but this soft faux leather with gold metal detailing is the most comfy and practical by far. Its biker jacket love, and now i have to let it go and do its rounds with the girls. I hope they love it as much as i do! I could quite easily live in biker jackets, they just add that certain edge that i am crushing on right now. As soon as the #100dayshoppingban is over i am going to find and buy the perfect denim jacket as i feel for summer months it may be the biker jackets replacement. I shall keep my eyes peeled.

 Jacket & Blouse: c/o George at Asda

Jeans & Hat: New Look

Shoes: Matalan

Bare ankles: All thanks to mother nature

Have you found your perfect biker jacket? And do you switch to denim in the summer?

Red and Black

 Black and red is probably one of my fave combos this autumn/winter. I am a girl who loves red all year long, but with more black than ever being added to my wardrobe, its making for lots of easy to wear remixability (is-that-even-a-word?)I've loved this window pane, type pattern thats been gracing everything from sweaters to trousers. I've wanted something in the white and black print for a while, but this one took my fancy big time and it is so so comfy and warm and cosy to boot..plus plus in books!

I totally need to get a new black fedora type hat, i've flattened this one way too many times and its gone reeeally misshapen,but its been well worn i have to admit, its time for a new upgrade. Rachel The Hat needs a new Hat! Have you seen a good ones around of late?
I recently picked this sweater dress and long-line biker jacket out from the wonder that is Sheinside, that site literally has so so many amazing (really well priced) pieces, its like blogger/clothes collectors heaven.. talk about bad for the old bank account...eek!!

 Isn't autumn just looking beautiful lately?! I have to admit i am already getting Christmas excited, but restraining myself till Dec 1st! Plus with my birthday next week (arghh) i feel like December could be a really fun month, i can't wait! Do you have any great plans for the coming cold month? I would love to go to the Winter Wonderland in Cardiff to go outdoor  ice skating and take Neo to see Father Christmas and then we have our works Christmas doo which we are getting all dressed up for and drinking champagne! I can't wait! I LOVE this time of year, im like a giant kid!! I've already drunk my weight in Christmas coffees and hot chocolates (yup ive tried each and every one!!) and i'm going to make sure i soak up every moment of this wonderful season. Taking the moments in and enjoying every single second!

Sweater Dress : c/o Sheinside

Longline PU Biker Jacket : c/o Sheinside

Boots: c/o Lotus

Hat & Necklace: New Look

Leggings: Next

Biker jacket, Black And Red

 I feel a style progression happening lately. I mentioned back in april that i was going through a bit of a transition, and i guess really you never stop changing, and that to embrace the change and go with it. That is definitely more of how i am dressing lately. I don't think im sticking to one particular style, or limiting myself (as i have been known to do that previously) but opening my mind to trying new styles and im actually enjoying picking new clothes and styles out for myself. It makes for a more interesting collection, rather than just a row of floral dresses (which i have a TON of!)

Something i had never really dabbled with before is the slightly edgier look, and sleek lines. I was alll about the girly twee previously, which i still like but im excited to try different ways to wear items. I am loving biker jackets, studs, and i don't think i've ever been so in to black, which feels bizarre for me as i used to be allll about the colour, but lately, black with the right accessories feels gooood.

Do you have a particular style? Or do you dabble in a varied way of multiple styles?

 Hubby bought this jacket for me last week, and we actually bought my step daughter nye on the exact same one, i went to put the jacket on just before leaving to go for yummy indian food with the girls from work and the jacket felt a wee bit tight and the sleeves were up my wrists. It did not fit like that in the shop... it actually took hubs to say  "you have Mia's jacket on!!" before i even realised, haha! I'm such a dope! But on a plus note Mia and i will totally be ble to share clothes soon as that age 11-12 almost nearly, fitted. Heehee!

This is also the last outfit before my hair cut (which was today) i've had a fair old whack off the length and lots of layers put in. I like it, it feels lighter and easy going which is what i am all about! Im looking forward to trying some different styles for shorter/mid length hair, any one have suggestions?

Jacket & Blouse: F&F Tesco

Biker leggings: River Island Sales

Shoes: Primark

Bag: Dorothy Perkins

Ps also, leggings as trousers, controversial non? Hit me with your feeling on this as i know its like marmite, like or loathe!!