I Want Never Gets... Jackets

I own a lot of coats, but when it comes to jackets my wardrobe is seriously lacking. I have my trusty (fake) leather jacket, but that's about it! I've been looking at some different shapes and styles of jackets, and here's some I would love to own!

I have a bit of a thing for oversized blazers at the moment, and this navy & tweed little number would fit the bill perfectly! I think it would be ideal for all seasons as you could layer it over chunky knits in Winter but throw it over a cute floral dress to keep warm in the Spring or Summer too! £245 from Trilogy. Click!

Now this is something totally different to everything I already own - it's such a boxy shape! An ideal statement jacket that again would be great all year round, this jacket has rock chick down to an art. £625 - Click!

Another oversized blazer - I know, I couldn't resist! I am really favouring burgundy and berry shades of everything this winter - nail varnishes, lipsticks and clothes. This blazer would be perfect for me to throw on over some more neutral tones to give it that bit of berry punch. £315 from Trilogy. Click!

Another unique shape but a little more subtle than my other choice, I love this simple chic jacket. It would be such a versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. The silver zips give it the slightest rocky edge and I think would look amazing teamed with some studded ankle boots and skinnies. £365 - Click!

Are you a jacket person, or a coat person? (or both!)

(Supported by Trilogy)

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2012: a few of my favourite things (fashion)

Today I will be heading out on the Otley Run in Leeds for my boyfriend's 24th birthday! The fancy dress theme is characters from film & tv, so I'm going as Marilyn's character The Girl from the Seven Year Itch, wearing that famous white dress! I'm super excited to get all dolled up, wig make up and all, for the first time in months. I'm hoping it won't rain or get too cold as I can't imagine my dress will be particularly warm...

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I am a bit late to the party with the 2012 favourites/round up posts, but I blame being away for New Year's! I hope you're not too bored of reading them by now, as today I'm posting about my fashion favourites of the year and I'm also planning a beauty favourites post soon. Enjoy!

First up are the Primark Super Cosy tights. I posted about these HERE - I raved about them then and I'm still a huge fan now. These ridiculously warm tights have literally changed the way I wear my clothes in winter, as now I can get away with shorts and skirts in the coldest weather without feeling a chill! At only £3.50 a pop I would recommend getting your hands on some to give them a try too.

Next up are my fabulous velvet studded leggings from Topshop, which I posted about HERE. I didn't buy these very long ago but already I've got so much wear out of them, especially on my little trip away with the boyfriend over New Year where space in the suitcase was at a premium!

My Glamorous sequin shorts are perhaps my most loved item of clothing this year. I haven't managed to wear these out yet, but it's my birthday at the end of January so I'm planning on wearing them then. I posted about these HERE. 

I have worn this Mango jumper so much since I bought it a couple of months ago, it goes with so many different things, is great for layering and keeps me super snug and warm, perfect! I posted about this HERE.

The item of clothing I probably couldn't have lived without this year is my snuggly warm Mango tweed coat - I wear it all the time and it is so versatile I can dress it up or down. You can read my post about this coat HERE.

The other coat I have been wearing constantly throughout the whole year, not just winter, is my amazing fake leather jacket that I bragged about HERE. It keeps me warm on colder summer days when I wear it over a dress but equally is super stylish for the winter layered over some knitwear and with a chunky scarf!

Finally, I have worn my beloved studded boots almost every single day since I got them in October. I love them so much I'm really happy I bought them! Despite all the wear and tear they're still in perfect condition, which is great for shoes I bought from eBay! Read my post on them HERE.

So there are my 2012 fashion favourites - a little winter-clothes heavy but I do adore this time of year and I'm much happier snuggled in chunky knits than sweating in tiny shorts in the summer.

What are your favourite fashion finds from this year?

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My (fake) Leather Jacket

Leather jackets have been absolutely everywhere in the last 12-18 months, and I don't think they're likely to go away anytime soon! I invested in a (fake) leather jacket about a year ago and realised I never shared this purchase with you! It's a jacket I've worn so many times I've definitely had my money's worth!

I bought it from Bershka on Oxford Street - it originally came with this weird knitted hood thing but luckily that was removable. I think the original RRP was around £60 but when I bought it there was an offer on and so I paid a mere £40! I think if you're not going to go and buy a real leather jacket (which as a vegan was never even an option for me!) you should still spend quite a bit on a decent quality fake leather jacket. You see some jackets that look awful and so obviously fake. This one is really really well made and looks the same today as it did a year ago, despite a lot of wears! I'd really recommend Bershka for jackets - see if you can track down this season's version of my fave little jacket!

Do you own a leather or fake leather jacket?

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