ASOS WITH A LITTLE TOPSHOP

Lets get back to some fashion shall we. 

As much as I love a winter wardrobe, I'm not quite as fond of the weather, gloomy Liverpool student live is very much the mood of the photo! EW!

Only 10 weeks to go, then i'm off flying for the summer, I am so excited to get some travelling under my belt and whilst earning money for my Australia trip, what more can I ask for!? 

When i'm styling, I always think parisian/rocker/gentlewoman..I love minimal styles, and having the ability to invest in pieces that will carry me over from season to season is really a big thing for me. I'm the first to admit that i'm really not a "trend" follower..

This outfit is a perfect example of this! I LOVE this Asos strip vest, its not the conventional vest shape, it's slightly more boxy which I am a big fan of. Sadly, I didn't get to wear this much over summer because it was FREEZING, but i've found a way of taking this piece through to winter and that is by layering it over a simple polo neck top. This one is again from Asos, but i've seen identical ones in primark for pennies! (more fool me) 

I'm living for black on black at the moment so I obviously paired these with my black Topshop Leigh jeans, paired with my Topshop point boots..So there it is! Topshop X Asos simplicity!

On a new note - how amazing is Zayn's Song - CAN NOT stop listening to it!

Chloe x

Is it spring yet?

Ok, so its official...Uni swallowed me whole and left me no time to keep up with blogging, buuut after taking a browse around the blogosphere, I realised actually I really enjoy blogging and it is something I am really passionate about - why I let it slip I will never know. Slap on the wrists for me!

But back on topic eh?! Is it spring yet, this winter has d-r-a-g-g-e-d! I am not a great lover of winter as it is, but holy moly this one has been never ending! I am so ready for spring, warm weather, cold drinks the lot. Dreaming of summer is honestly getting me through deadlines! I have so many at the moment, with my second year at Uni fast coming to an end - Which is very scary, only one more year until I'm in the big bad world of employment! AH!

  As you may already have noticed, a few things have changed about me since I last blogged. Firstly, my severe lack of tan - BOO! Also my hair, it is now a lot shorter and brown. My hair whilst blonde always strayed off course to an orange shade, which drove me mad. Its probably because of the many years of dying my hair and that one not so clever time I decided to dye my hair brown/red ( I blame Rihanna for that one) so with all that in mind, I wanted to take my hair back to basics and got the chop around november. Whilst there is still a small amount of dye in my hair the majority is my natural colour so I plan of getting my blonde on again soon..

To start of the weekly posts that WILL be coming is a quick look I pulled together. During winter, I am a stickler for leather, leather and more leather. I think its effortlessly chic, and can be styled in so many ways to create the perfect look. Here i've paired my River Island leather skirt, with a H&M basics striped top, my favourite ASOS pointed chelsea and my Mango Celine-esq bag. I'm not a big jewellery girl, although I wish I was...but i've put on my Mulberry silver clasp to complete the look. I love the way silver jewellery is so versatile, and doesn't have to break the bank to look classy.

I  have not quite got to grips with my tripod so apologies for the lack of shoe in the first image - who knew they could be so confusing! I am going to be really committed with my posting in the coming weeks and months and really am ready to fall back in love with blogging. 

I am hoping to set up a new twitter for my Candidly Chloe blog in the next few days, as currently it is linked with my personal account so its about time to sort that - I'll be sure to let you know when that's going live!

Anyway, thank you for sticking with me,

Chloe xx

House Of Fraser - "Hairstyles That Rock" - Festival Hairstyle

Looking for a quick minimum effort, roll outta your festival (hopefully not sodden) tent glam kinda hairstyle?

Then your in the right place...This is my super easy, half up twist. 

When I was contacted by 'House Of Fraser' inviting me to take part in their "Hairstyles That Rock" I was over the moon and got straight to researching, but after a while I realised this hairstyle needs to be one that i'd wear at a festival and even on a day to day basis. Being a girl who loves a quick jush'of the hair n' out outta the house, reading that I needed to use a minimum amount of products was music to my ears.

You Will Need:

Bobby Pins - As many as your hair thickness needs

Dry Shampoo - I love the new 'Batiste Pixie Lott' (My Festival Must)

Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Spray - House Of Fraser £16.50 Link Here

Step 1 - Split your hair roughly in half, I prefer it so its not exact but its up to you. 

Step 2 - Split again in half, with a left and a right section 

Step 3 - Begin twisting your left section, slowly grabbing little bits of hair as you twist - a la french braid style. Once done, pin in place. 

Step 4 - Repeat the same process with you right section, and pin. 

Step 5 - Once finished, begin pulling little sections out of your 'twists' to create a looser, bo-ho feel. 

Step 6 - Spray Aveda Volumizing Hair spray all over but especially concentrating on the twists you have just loosened. 

Step 7 - This one is totally up to you, but I often backcomb the section in between the two twists with my fingers just to again create a looser feel. 

My Hair is naturally wavy and depending of the day, weather, even time of day my hair can either look lovely and thick, or well a little lack lustre, so using a spritz of both my dry shampoo and the Aveda Volumizing Spray ensures that my hairs stays looking thick all day, so this is 100% a product a can't do without and would therefore have to be in my little bag all festival long - What more can you ask for that festival chic!

                           

Hope you enjoyed my quick and easy Festival look, whats your go-to festival hair look??

Why not take a look at House Of Frasers Haircare range?

 

 

#OOTD - Summer Staples

I hope everyone's been enjoying this beautiful weather we've been having as much as I...but being England it was never gonna last (BOOO.) 
Today, I met a few friends for lunch and had a catch-up - which was lurrrbly and here is my OOTD..

It wasn't exactly warm but nor was it cold so this is more of an 'in-between' look. 
I'm wearing mostly H&M, (no shock there) which includes the Jacket, Trousers - Featured here in a previous post, and Sandles. The Jacket and Sandles are my go-to items during the summer months and I got a lot of wear out of both last year. Sadly my shoes are a little worn, and probably should be retired but I can't seem to let go although, I Have seen some very similar ones that have been featured on the beautiful Girl Talk with LLC which I love the look of, and at £12 from Matalan, It just may be the solution to my problem! Yay!

My Top is a recent addition, with thanks to an Oasis giftcard I was given to me at Christmas that decided to resurface not so long ago so I managed to get this for 99p - pretty bargina! Its a shape that is really multifuntional, and works beautifully pared with many things. Just 6 months a go the word 'Crop top' made me picture tacky tight polyester material but my eyes have been opened and I'm 100% converted, I love them. There are so many on the market at the moment that are just lovely, so there may be a few more additions added to my wardrobe soon! As you may or may not be able to see, I've rolled the trousers up to create a cropped leg trouser. I do it with all my trousers, It just gives an outfit a slight edge, and also helps extend my not so long legs. Win - Win! :)

I'm trying to get a bit more wear out of the nail polish's I own, here I'm wearing Barry M - Gelly High Shine in Prickly Pear. I really love how pastels look on the nail especially in summer with a bit of a tan! 

Also a little of point but, my mum has recently bought a Cannon Eos 1100D which these and my next blog images will be taken with, the difference in quality is huge - so i'm a happy bunny!

There will also be a few changes on the blog soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Whats your go to summer item of clothing, or shoe?

See ya soon, 

Chloe xx

My Payday Wish List..TopShop, H&M, Bobbi Brown, and L'oreal.

Ok..Maybe this is a little early and just a hint of wishful thinking, but I've compiled a wishlist of items that I may just have to purchase when payday finally shows it's face.

With Summer just around the corner, my wardrobe is in need of a quick Winter to Summer change-around..'soo long thick knit jumper, and hello shorts.' 

As you may or may not have gathered I'm quite the H&M fiend, my go-to shop..so naturally a few goodies feature from there! 

Here's the full list :

H&M

Jacquard Weave Skirt - Link

Jersey Jacket - Link

Sandles With Stones - Link

Topshop

Black Lazercut Shorts - Link

Striped Daisy Organza Tee - Link

Bobbi Brown 

SPF 15 Tinted Moisturiser Oil Free - Link

L'Oreal

Colour Riche Collection - Cheryl - Link

In the near future I'm also hoping to get myself a decent camera, I'm currently looking at a Nikon D3100. I'd love to know if you guys have any recommendations camera wise?

See ya soon, 

Chloe xx

Academic year coming to an end already!?

I haven't been on here for nearly a year now - Oopps! Well, I got into LJMU to study Fashion Communication and my first year is in its last few weeks, which is absolutely mind boggling, time has just gone so fast!

 It's been a solid start to my university years, meeting good friends, drinking a little too much at times, and of course working hard!
So now that I am going to have a lot more time on my hands, I really want to get back into the blogging game. Not only is it something I enjoy doing, it's something that may benefit me in future years when it comes to the daunting prospect of graduate jobs. 

I'm going to commit to at least one post a week, if not more and see where this all goes. Time to get off my lazy bum! 
 I'm still trying to figure out the whole layout thing on here but hopefully soon there will be a few improvements here and there. 

Chloe x