What Milly Wore: Singing in the rain!

 

The weather in the U.K at the moment is quite frankly, rubbish (that's the censored version!)

So when I was sent these Spats Wellies to review they came at just the right time.

 

As you can see I've given them  a thorough test out and they passed with flying colours.

Perfect for wearing with a nice outfit on a rainy day, or to a festival. 

they are completely waterproof, have amazing vintage styling and are practical to boot!

I wore my Classic Matte Black and Antique While Spats wellington ankle boots with:

Polka Dot Dress - New Look (sale) a few years ago

Topshop Kirsten Jeans - Sale last year.

Black Pearl Yarn Cardigan - Miss Selfridge (recent sale) £27

Black Pegasus Wings Necklace - Tatty Devine (£30 ish)

Red Polka Dot Oil Cloth Bag - Cath Kidston (Gift from the boys mum)

This bag is perfect for bad weather,

I don't have to worry about it getting marked or soggy!

The wellies are rubber, they do up with three poppers, and feel secure on the foot.

With them being ankle length they are a great alternative to calf length wellies

if you struggle to fit them round your calves like me!

I'm a size 4.5 (literally half my shoes are a 4 the other half a 5)

I went for a size 4, and I'm really glad I did, they fit a little on the large size

so if in doubt size up.

They are available from spats themselves, 

or are also sold through Office and other shoe shops retailing for £49.99

What have been your go to shoes for this unsettled weather?

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 12: Tacky Vintage Christmas

So Christmas is over!

Hope you all had a lovely one, I'm not back at work just yet

so although I'm full of cold I'm grateful for the time off :)

So for my final Christmas outfit I wore: 

Black leggings fom Matalan

Red & While Spotty/Polka-Dot Bodycon Dress from Topshop (sale, summer)

Check Bobble Beanie Hat from Miss Selfridge (sale a week or two ago)

I saved the best jumper till last!

This one was a present from my sister last Christmas

I challenged her to find me the tackiest, cheesiest xmas jumper

and she succeeded!

It's vintage and features a fully embellished applique Christmas house scene

complete with furry dog and teddy bear!

I used my Black Yasmin Rising Orb Tote by Vivienne Westwood

I thought the colours went really well.

This is one of my favourite bags, It was from My Wardrobe a couple of years ago, 

and I'm dying to get my mitts on it in red.

Finally it was super cold so I finished with my trusty pale gold shimmer Uggs 

that were from ASOS many moons ago.

And thats it,

Hope you've enjoyed this series and hopefully I'll continue blogging more in 2014!

Have a fabulous new year, and speak to you soon!

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 11: Festive Skull Fairisle

 Hi everyone,

hope you're all having a wonderful festive season

I didn't get a chance to post the last couple of jumper pictures before Christmas

so here they are now!

 For this blue and grey themed outfit

I took some Cobalt Blue Skinny Jeans from River Island

 

and added this AHMAHZING jumper

By Sister for Sibling at Topshop a couple of years ago

Its got this fairisle skull pattern made from sequins

and its festive and spooky at the same time, what is not to love!

 

For my bag, I used this glitter/galaxy print bag by Peter Pilotto for Kipling

I love Kiplings collaboration bags, really practical but look great too. 

To finish I added my New Balance 410 trainers in Grey

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 10: Little Drummer Girl

 It's nearly Christmas, I'm well excited!!!

Here is day 10 of my Christmas jumper challenge

I started with some basic primark leggings 

and a jersey denim skater skirt from new look  that was £5 in the sale a few months ago

 

The jumper I chose to wear was this cute Topshop sweater.

Its got a quirky drum motif on the front which I love, I got it in the sale about a year ago.

Its a bit more fitted and thinner than most jumpers I've been wearing 

which made a nice change :)

I added my Tatty Devine Red Spot Collar necklace that I got in a swap last year.

 

 

The bag I used was this lovely vintage Coach brown leather bag.

It's great for the weekends but too small for work!

Finally I wore these lace up leather boots from Jones Bootmaker

I got them when I worked there last year

They are so comfy, and have that vintage feel

only two more jumpers to go!!

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 9: Punky Christmas

Here is another of my Christmas ensembles!

I wore some tartan/plaid treggings by Topshop that I got last year in the sale

very comfy and easy to wear, but do give and feel loose by the end of the day!

I like the punk feel they have, which inspired the rest of my choices for the outfit.

This jumper was once again from my local vintage shop http://secondhandroseworcester.co.uk/

They also have an etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/SecondHandRoseWorc

I love the 80's feel, with all the embroidery and embellishments

it also has shoulder pads!

Bag wise I went with my multi glitter candy bag by Furla,

that I got in the January sales online last year.

One of my favourite bags that I own.

It feels very festive with all the sparkle.

Finally I finished it off with these 'Alpine' boots by Acne

I got the from Shoeaholics last year, for around £100 which was a bargain

considering their original full price of £570

They are a dream to wear, shearling lined, 

amazing quality and they didn't even need breaking in! 

Great for that stompy punk military look.

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 8: Pixel Pullover

Hi all,

This is the outfit that I wore on Thursday

I wore M&S Corduroy leggings in Navy,

With a Black Topshop Bodycon Vest Dress

and a geometric/aztec print snood from the mens section at River Island

and of course this Statement Christmas jumper from River Island,

I got it in the sale last week for £20

I love the geometric 'pixel' style pattern.

I got a Medium, its more than big enough, quite oversized. 

I picked out the bright colours of the jumper

with this Green leather biker jacket bag by Angel Jackson

I got it for my birthday a couple of years ago

It was a bit of an investment, but such good quality and well worth it.

It was rainy and cold so I wore my Brown Hiking/Walking boots by Manas

italian leather, yet very practical and comfy!

only 4 xmas jumpers left!

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 7: Streets of London

Day 7 and I was loving the purple! 

I was feeling a little more casual, and it was raining.

So I put my hair up and wore minimal make-up

I started with simple skinny jeggings from matalan.

Then added this, my final jumper from British Christmas Jumpers!

This is the Christmas in London Edition 2 jumper

Once again I got a L, which fits  me great.

It was £30 in the sale

Honestly all their designs are gorgeous I highly recommend them.

You can get yours here 

Don't forget to use the code 20%MH at the checkout for 20% off!

I added these purple boots by Red or Dead

I think they were from schuh  a few years ago.

Very comfy, and good quality leather too.

Finally this pleather bag from Topshop a few years ago

in a gorgeous metallic aubergine/pewter colour.

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The Christmas Jumper Challenge Day 3: Red & Green Rudolph

 Day 3 and I'm feeling more festive by the minute!

Today I wore:

Green Topshop Bodycon Dress

Next Ponti Treggings 

 Primark / Atmosphere Christmas Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer Knitted Jumper

(Via the charity shop)

Red Ponyskin & Leather Bag - TKMaxx

 

Black Tweed / Leather Carvela Kurt Geiger Smoke Calk Boots

(sale, last year)

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Topshop Sale April 2013: What Milly Bought!

Why hello there!

The topshop sale launched last week

and I picked up quite a few bits that I thought I would share with you!

 

Topshop Embroidered Floral Sweat £32

The first thing I bought (full price) is this gorgeous sweatshirt.

It's super comfy and reminds me of quite a few wildfox couture jumpers!

Comic Pop Art Sweat £18 (reduced from £30)
I think this print is so fun, great for a lazy weekend.
I just wish one of them said bazzinga!

Spray effect slip £10 (reduced from £18)
I thought this would be good for summer,
may be over a white t-shirt with a tan belt and sandals?

 Moto Stud Western Denim Shirt £15 (reduced from £38)
At over 50% off I thought this shirt was a bargain.
I wear my blue denim shirt quite often so this should be a good addition to my wardrobe

 Burgundy Speckle roll sleeve mini dress £12 (reduced from £26)
Again I thought this would be a great summer staple
and could be worn in many different ways

 Red and Navy sweater dress £15 (reduced from £30)
I've already worn this and it's great!
I wouldn't quite call it a sweater dress though,
it's not particularly thick.
I do love the pockets though, they were a great addition.

Polkadot Bodycon Dress in Red & Green both £15 (reduced from £29)
I love these dresses
The print is great, cant wait to style them all retro!
They do fit small though I had to size up.

 Oxblood full skater skirt £20 (reduced from £38)
I've been looking for a leather look skirt for ages and this fits the bill!
It's not the most flattering thing in the world, as it is pretty full
but I like it anyway.

Tall flecked midi dress purple £18 (reduced from £29)
Obviously I am not tall,
but if I like the look of something I ignore the size, or whether it's tall, petite, or for men!
and just see if something looks right on me,
and this does!

 Tall wings burn out sweat £15 (reduced from £28)
Again it's tall but it doesn't look any different tbh.
Love the wing/feather print, and it's nice and lightweight too.

 Maveriq Heavy Studded Slippers Grey £18 (reduced from £32)
I loved the vectra pumps I've had for a good while,
and I'm just as impressed with the maveriq style.
I own them in black with silver, khaki with rose gold
and now this taupe colour with rose gold.
They do not look grey as they are names, or as pink as in the pic though!

Shapewear skirt £7 (reduced from £14)
I'm not hugely into shapewear,
however I bought this skirt to try because of the price
and first impressions are it's brilliant!
It's not so tight that I cant breathe,
and it gives a nice silhouette.
It's also pretty high waisted which I prefer

Shapewear Shorts £5 (reduced from £12)
These are pretty much the same as the skirt.
I often wear cycling shorts under summer dresses
so these should be pretty useful!

Well that's everythong!
Did you splurge in the topshop sale?

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Lust After: Topshop New Arrivals

Topshop are really hitting the nail on the head at the moment

Here are just a few of things I'm lusting after atm

p.s I may have already ordered some of them!

Galaxy Print Galactic co-ord blazer - Topshop £68

This arrived in the post today,

no idea when I'll wear it but it's gorgeous!

Galaxy Print Galactic skinny trousers - Topshop £40

I now really feel like I NEED the matching trousers!

Black Lily Biker Leather Ankle Boots - CJG for Topshop £150

I really liked Chloe Green's designs last season

but they were all far far too high.

These rocking biker boots are far more me.

Star Lily  Beige and Rose Gold Biker Leather Studdded Ankle Boots - CJG for Topshop £165

Sqqquuueeee

As a blogger I have a genetic predisposition to coveting anything rose gold.

I love these an ungodly amount,

I'm so tempted to just order them right now,

but I'd be so sad if they went in the sale after Christmas!

Kray Stud Trim Western Shoe Boots Tan - Topshop £72

These are so versatile,

go with anything,

covered in studs, what more could you want?

Kray Stud Trim Western Shoe Boots Black - Topshop £72

And they also come in black!

Accent Stud Cut Out Boots Burgundy - Topshop £85

gorgeous shiny leather

these look super expensive and designer

get in my wardrobe!

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