Leopard Print Skirt Love

The other day i mentioned that leopard print/animal prints have been turning my head more than previously, and how i found a sudden liking for them. Well, that liking shot up a notch recently when i found this skirt, tried it on in the changing rooms and declared love from there on out. 

I've never been drawn to leopard print, i had a scarf that previously saw not much wear, and some classic pumps, but that was it. Small doses was enough. Now i can not get enough!

 It feels so different for me, but in a good way. It was so easy-to-wear with its a stretchy mid length pencil skirt it was a great length for practicality but i felt pretty damn snazzy in it (snazzy, not a cool word? something your parents would say trying to be cool? oh dear...) Out of the comfort zone of dressing but definitely in the comfort zone of wearing. I can see this becoming a definite staple in my wardrobe, perhaps a little remix with a striped top, and there are some great colour options coming to mind for it too.

 I decided to go for a simple black and chocolate brown theme today, just keeping it super super simple, but i have to say i was so happy with the outcome.. this is up there in my top 5 (ever changing list) of outfits. I think hubs even liked it and he is not a big animal print fan...at all. I think i may have converted him and me!
And this new faux leather jacket is just a beaut. I have wanted a chocolate colour biker jacket (rather than a light tan colour) for a long time, this one goes so so well with my amazing Chocolate knee high Lotus boots i just couldnt say no..Plus jackets are investments aren't they?! And i do believe it is the kind of piece that will really make a lot of my outfits really come together. Can you tell im rather pleased? heehee.

 I actually wore this on a nice evening date with the hubs, we had yummy food in our favourite pub and the went to see Thor 2 (which FYI, was awesome and unexpectedly funny in parts but you know, caped Chris Hemsworth, need i say more?) We've really missed our cinema and date nights since Neo started school as we have been without my beloved mum once a week. But that just made this one all the better. I have to say there are some amazing films coming out soon, we saw the trailer for the new xmen film and the 2nd hobbit, which has Legolas in (yay!!). If you didn't know im a huge film geek, like huge! and just a bit of a geek in general really,haha.

Skirt: Dorothy Perkins

Roll neck Sweater: Old (F&F Tesco i think)

Faux leather brown Jacket, Necklace& Bag: New Look

Boots: Lotus

So thats enough babbling on from me lovelies, hows your weekend been? 

See any good films?

Wear anything out of your comfort zone?

I highly recommend doing both hahaha!

Christmas Holiday Shopping

{Image}

Around this time 8 years ago i was excited about my fourth coming holiday across the pond to the Big Apple in celebration of my 21st birthday. Shopping  was high on my agenda and i was mentally planning and writing lists of all the places i had to go and of course, the things i had to buy. I planned everything meticulously.I saved my pennies and converted them to dollars and also invested in a cashback credit card with American Express. (With a cashback card from American Express, you can earn cashback on virtually every purchase, as well as being eligible for a host of other exclusive members perks!) 

This enabled me to buy what i wanted and safely (very important when abroad) with the insurance of the credit card. Of course when i got home i made sure i was a very responsible adult and paid off my bill with the happy knowledge i had had a wonderful time and bought everything i'd wanted in the Big Apple. 

{Image}

What did i buy i hear you say? Well the most amazing Bronx tan boots, dresses, a fuchsia pink handbag and lots and lots of NYC souvenirs! Plus the majority of my Christmas gifts were sorted! I hardly any Christmas shopping to do when i got home.

New York still stands out as one of the best shopping destinations i have ever shopped in, but this time of year always gets me thinking of where i would like to go shopping next! 

Here are a couple of places on the top of my list...

Bruge

{Image}

Bruge Christmas Market is apparently one of the most beautiful markets to visit. With belgain waffles, mulled wine and continental cheeses and hams, this place is high on my list! 

Prague

{Image}

With the possibility of snow, could it feel any more christmassy in this czech city? Still in the Croatian Kuna currency wise, purchases promise to be extra good value for money!

So if you could go Christmas shopping anywhere this year where would you go?

(this is a collaboration post but all thoughts and travel experiences are my very very own)

Passion For Fashion Link Up

Happy friday ladies, So so sorry i am running super late with this post, i went out for a lovely meal last night with my bestie and i was like in a food coma when i got back late last night... im still full now, but it was so so good! So ladies the weekend is upon us, plans? Anything nice? I am working Saturday and then days off Sunday Monday, i am literally just praying to the weather goods that its stops raining...arrghghhh, constant rain you are doing my head well and truly in!

These were taking on a drizzly day earlier this week, grey and rain is pretty much the norm of late...(which i've probably mentioned at least 54673989765 times already!!) But we found this sweet little spot with this pretty little river/stream and lots of leafy cover, we've never taken photos here before but it was a lovely little spot to find and walk along. I was desperate for some wellies so i could just walk right through that river and over to the other side.. that would have been cool!

This is the puurddy dress hubs bought me recently when we were out for coffees. Its that super soft sweatshirt like material that is warm and stretchy and comfy. I can see me wearing this a lot over winter. How would you remix it? Any ideas for me?

I mentioned in my last post about doing a vlog and the general consensus was a yes! 

So ladies.. i neeeed some questions from you. I need something to babble on about in a vlog so please hit me with some questions...anything at all! 

Ask away! 

Hubs has really been excelling himself with the photos lately, he is so good.. i feel so lucky to have him to take my photos. He loves nature shots and landscapes more than taking photos of me time and time again in different clothes, but man i sure do appreciate him , he doesn't moan and he sure doesn't grumble (much) when i drag him out in the drizzly rain, haha! Heres to all our wonderful helpers who help make our blogs!!

Dress& Tights: New Look

Boots & jewellery: Primark

Hat: Matalan

Jacket: Asos (really old)

 Fashion is for everyone. 

Whether you're single in the city or a stay at home mum from the country...
we all have a passion for fashion!

Every Friday Lena & I will be co-hosting a fashion free-for-all linkup!

Anything fashion goes!

Link up your outfit posts, a fashion recap, a fashion wishlist, get your kids or hubby in on the fun... if you've got a passion for fashion, this is the place to be!

Celebrate your style with us every Friday!

We'll be pinning our favourite looks to our Passion for Fashion boards on Pinterest!
You can find the board HERE 

Follow both hosts Lena and  Me so we can come visit you!
If you could link back to us via text link or button and help spread the 
Passion For Fashion word. 
The more ladies the merrier!

Then go visit, blog hop, follow and comment on all the fabulous ladies you are meeting!

{this linkup is very NEW we would love for you to help us spread the word! }

 Tweet us / instagram us with the hashtag #PassionForFashion

 with your outfits, 

Lets spread the Passion For Fashion word, the more the merrier!

get everyone involved!!

Here's the linky for this week:

A Bit of Housekeeping...

So i thought i'd just do a bit of housekeeping here on the blog..
Firstly

SPONSOR RACHEL THE HAT 
This November i have a 10% discount code to take off any of my ad spots... all the details can be found for my ridiculously cheap pricing and procedures here!

CODE: promo

Just to give you an idea, we are now over 2000 readers strong with a regular monthly page view of 17,000 and growing.
I have been working with some great brands the past few months and will continue this month too.
And thats not to even mention, twitter, IG and posts on Lotus Shoes FB  page also!

If you have any great collaboration ideas or would like to work with me somehow, just let me know i would love to hear from you..
just gimme an email on
rachelturone(at)gmail(dot)com

And secondly

The other thing i wanted to put to you guys is a vlog.
I love to watch other bloggers vlogs and putting a voice to the face that we all grow to see so regualry.
So i am putting this to you my lovely beautiful readers.

Would you like a vlog?

If yes! do you have any questions for me?
It can be anything at all...
Style related, beauty/makeup, blogging style and photography or even life, marriage and kids, you name it and i shall do my very best to answer it.
I know i have a lot of readers who have been with me for 2 and a half years so if you have any questions from the duration of reading then please ask away. i would love to hear from!!
And if you're a new reader then (hello!) please feel free to ask anything so you can get to know little old me a bit better.
Now the disclaimer: I am in no way shape or form cool, on video i will probably come across like a stammering, babbling English (welsh) person, which is partly true, put a camera infront of me an i may turn in to a bit of a mess.. Natural in front of a camera is something i am not.. so consider yourself well and truly warned (it could be a laugh at least!heehee!!)

So i leave the floor to you lovely ladies..
I can not wait to hear your thoughts!

Love as always

Rachel 

xox

Also the outfit above and the new hat is a sneak preview of Fridays post.. do you like ma new hat.. puurrddy aint she!!