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Ahoy Me Hearties!

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Hi lovely people!

I’ve decided for Outfit Of The Day posts I’m only going to link to wear to buy one or two main items. This is partly because I’m sure your savvy enough to find your own wardrobe basics (to suit your own budget) and partly because I want to promote delving into the back of our own wardrobes and only adding a new piece every now and then to create outfits, rather than always buying fast-fashion.

Clearly Instagram knows me very well as it suggested I follow Hell Bunny, a UK shop which sells a lot of retro Rockabilly and sexy vintage styles of clothing and accessories. The clothes are new and well made and the sizing is spot on. I bought this Poseidon blouse because I’d never seen a pretty blouse with such a an awesome and unique pattern as this one before!

I already had the ‘pirate’ ankle boots after seeing them in the Vivienne Westwood shop and spotting an affordable pair in Topshop. I already had the the little cute-but-punky hoops and black skirt from EMP, and thin leggings from Matalan. Am I the only one who gets claustrophobic/stupidly hot wearing those really thick, shiny leggings that are everywhere now?

❤Chrissie❤

Outfit Of The Day – Smart, Dark, Country

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I feel like this is my girl version of Johnny Cash’s style. A bit of an alternative style for Spring, I guess.

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Earrings – Next (this season here and here)

Sunglasses – Jaeger 

Shirt – Peacocks

Bag – New Look (this season here)

Thumb ring – EMP

Jeans – MOTO ‘Sydney’ Topshop

Shoes – Office (this season here)

❤Chrissie❤

Outfits Of The Day – Pink and Grey

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I’m going for co-ordinating outfits lately but I always throw something in there – like this purple tee – to break it up a little. I wore my butterfly satchel with this later, which has a dark blue background, cream, purple, pink and pale blue butterflies and tan straps, like the tan on the soles of my shoes.

Gold hoops – Missguided

V neck tee – charity shop

Hoodie – H&M (this seasons here)

Jeans – Villa @ Next

Trainers – Nike AF1 custom

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Gold hoops – As above

Top – Shein (latest here)

Jeans – As above

Trainers – As above

❤Chrissie❤

If You Like It Then You Should’a Put Some Bling On It!

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If You Like It Then You Should'a Put Some Bling On It!

 

There’s always a way to incorporate sparkle into every outfit, for any occasion.

Creepy Cute Wishlist from EMP

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Pastel Skel Dress

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Tokyo (long) Top

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Cheshire Cat Funko Pop!

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Harley Purse

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Skull & Daisy Leggings

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Bonita Tee

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Bat Top

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Skull Ear Studs

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Lara Tye Dye Vest

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Strong Heart Choker

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Manic Panic Hair Dye in Sea Nymph 

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Harley Quinn Funko Pop!

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Galaxy Skull Tee

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Little Bow Hair Slides

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Cheshire Cat Hoodie

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As always, I want to know which are your faves?

❤ Chrissie ❤

 

Style Edit – Sammydress

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When invited to review some items from Sammydress I noticed the amount of styles they provide seem almost endless.  I decided to put three outfits together, one formal,  one versatile and a more edgy street style look.

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I really like this little black dress as it can be styled to be flirty, pretty or formal. It has a zip in the back and adjustable straps – little details which make a big difference to the fit.

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I was so pleased to find this style of dress after a lot of searching as it is so versatile to style up or down (I was going to style it with a chunky silver statement necklace but decided to keep it neutral to just show off the dress). I’ve worn this style bar hopping in winter, to al fresco dinner on a chilly summer evening and for shopping trips on overcast rainy autumn days and I’ve always felt comfortable and stylish.

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I have always wanted a PVC mini skirt to wear with chunky black boots and a band tee. I love the sexy colour of this skirt but unfortunately this one has no zip so you are basically fighting to get in and out of a tiny, non stretchy tube. It also has no little split anywhere so walking feels like you are bound by cling film/saran wrap! Hmm, I shall wear this for occasions where I won’t be doing much moving, eating, drinking and breathing then lol

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After browsing the Sammydress site I’d found the exact items (colour, fit, style) that I’d had in mind at the start, which is an absolute first for me from a single website. The low prices across the site mean that you can buy a whole outfit for the price of one item in popular high street shops. Sammy dress also have extensive swimwear and plus size sections.

The only thing I found difficult was that because the clothes are by all different brands, the sizes differ wildly in size, not just the format it’s written in. For instance, one brands XL might be another brands Medium so it’s really important to check the size comparison charts for each item. If I n doubt over a very fitted item I’d suggest getting the size above the one you would normally go for.

❤ Chrissie ❤