Corally Red

Dress- New Look// Bag- Next// Rings- H&M// Necklace- Topshop// Sandals- Primark

What I wore last week which was only what I could describe as the most humid and stressful week ever. It seems my 'all black' phase is long behind me, and I can always trust this coral/orange/red dress to lift my spirits up.

I'm starting a new job next Monday and today is my sisters 25th. If I can ignore the humidity and concentrate more on the positives of life; then I think that I am pretty blessed.

Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend.

Ruth x

4 comments august, h&m, newlook, Next, ootd, primark

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Pinny

Pinny, Shoes & Necklace- Primark// Shirt- Select

Anything denim paired with anything white is my most favourite formula for Spring/Summer. There's just something so classic and laid back about the two together. I wore my most trusted gold statement necklace from Primark to compliment the buttons on the sides of the pinny, which I think really finishes off the outfit nicely.

Ruth x

3 comments denim, pinafore, primark

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Black Black

 

Crop Top- Primark// Skirt- Miss Selfridge// Shoes- Primark// Necklace- H&M

After trying to conform by adding more bold, colourful patterns into my wardrobe, I think it's safe to say that my love for black will never ever go away. To be honest, I think today's miserable weather had a lot to do with it. Of course I had to chuck in a statement necklace in there for good measure. My outfits never feel complete without them.

Hope you're having a great week :)

Ruth x

10 comments black, h&m, primark

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Glittery Knits

Top- Forever 21// Necklace- Gift from Jay// Pants- Topshop// Brogues- Primark// Lipstick- Sally Hansen in Cherry Wine

Hey guys, how have you been? Sorry I haven't posted any outfits on here lately, I'm currently doing a course with Marks & Spencer via The Prince's Trust so I'm a little busy. I didn't want to let you down so I thought I'd share with you what I wore today. Say hello to my lovely glittery knit, I have a feeling you'll be seeing a lot more of her during Winter. There's nothing that I love more than pretty, glittery knitwear during the Festive Season so I thought I'd start early. Like everyone else, I fell head over heels in love with the Zimmermann Spring/Summer 2014 collection: long live metallics! I'm seriously so excited to incorporate more metallic pieces into my daily outfits. It just feels right during the chillier climate.

Hope you're having a good start to the week.

Ruth :) x

7 comments floral, Forever21, Glittery Knits, Metallic, primark, Sally Hansen, Topshop

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Pink and Black

Crop top- Primark £3.00 // Skirt- Mum's// Socks- Primark £1.50// Shoes- Boohoo £18// Necklace- Gift

I found this interesting little quote on instagram by Yohji Yamamoto: 'Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy- but mysterious.' This pretty much summed up why I used to dress head to toe in black. Maybe it was because I was quite a shy teenager growing up in a small little town in South Wales. Wearing all black was sort of a saviour for me; it allowed me to feel like I blended in in a place where I felt like I stood out like a sore thumb. This might be hard to believe as my past outfit posts have all been bright, colourful and clashing printed garments that have been finished off with on trend statement accessories. As I left school and went away for university, I enjoyed and appreciated fashion even more. I've enjoyed exploring different trends and styles that captivate me and allow me to express my emotions.

Anyway, apologies for that. I don't usually share such personal and thoughtful things on here haha. So on to this outfit. This lovely little baggy crop top was a perfect steal from Primark at just £3. You know I love a good bargain! I decided to team it with this gorgeous pink and black plaid skirt which belongs to my mum. I am so happy that plaids and tartan are in for A/W. Such a patriotic and lovely look that you can have some fun dressing up and down with. As it's getting a little chillier I decided to wear my frilly socks (also from Primark for £1.50- hey bargain #2)! You know this outfit wouldn't be complete without a statement piece of accessory. 

Thank you to my lovely boyfriend for taking these pictures :)

Hope you're having a lovely evening.

Ruth x

6 comments black, Boohoo, pink, plaid, primark

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The Two Piece

Two Piece- Signature by Primark via eBay// Crop Shirt- Select// Shoes- Primark// Earrings- Everours

How gutting, I managed to find this gorgeous two piece from ebay after spending the whole Summer looking for one. Typical! Haha. Thankfully, it's still quite warm and the rain today hasn't been too temperamental so I can still get away with wearing this. What draws me to the two pieces the most is how it looks so effortless and yet you still manage to look like you've put some thought into what you're wearing. Just the right amount of effort and chic without looking like you've tried too hard. These gorgeous earrings are from Everours and I managed to snap them up for only 50p. Oh, hello bargain.
I'm currently trying to invest in a two piece that mainly consists of high waisted trousers and a crop top. Here's to hoping that I find a perfect one before Christmas. *Fingers crossed.*

Hope you're having a lovely weekend.

Ruth x
 

10 comments everours, primark, twopiece

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Elephant

Dress- Primark// Sandals- New Look// Bag- Charity Shop

I spent the day in Longleat Safari Park with my boyfriend and my lovely friends Cari and Nam. Double date ahoy! We all felt like big kids there, we had so much fun walking around and exploring the different species of animals that were kept there. If you've ever been or are thinking of going then I'd highly recommend the bus and boat tours but more of that to come on my next post :)

Again, the weather today was absolutely boiling. I'm glad I opted for this grey Primark dress in favour of my first choice of jeans and a baggy jumper (crazy, I know). I bought this dress during my second year in Uni and love it's versatility and simplicity- the colour, cut, length etc the list goes on and on.

Hope you've had a lovely day :)

Ruth x

3 comments Charity Shop, Longleat, newlook, primark

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Bay

Shirt- Select// Trousers- H&M// Sandals- ASOS// Bag- Primark// Collar Chain- Everours//

How time flies! I can't believe it's been over 3 years since I opened the tiny brown envelope that contained my A level results. Scary! Well my younger brother did just that yesterday and I'm happy to say that he passed his exams with flying colours and will be going to uni from September. I'm over the moon for him, he's got one very proud sister :)
To celebrate we went for a family meal at Cosmos in Cardiff Bay. Such a delightful buffet that caters to everyone. I definitely recommend it to anyone who's visiting the Bay.
I've wanted a loose, shirt cropped top for ages and when I saw someone walking around River Island wearing one, I literally followed her around and asked her where she got it from. I couldn't resist. How amazing to think that this little beauty was only £8 from Select? Yep, you've guessed it, I marched out of River Island and dived straight into the first Select store to purchase this. Yay! 
The theme of the white trend is still very much so apparent for me, I'm afraid. I picked up this gorgeous, delicate Rosary bead-esque collar chain from Everours for just 50p. I do love a good bargain :)
Hope you like the outfit and you're enjoying what's left of the Summer. If you got your A Level results yesterday then I hope you got what you wanted/needed/deserved :) Best of luck to the next batch of freshers. Pour it up, pour it up.

Ruth :) x

PS. Sorry about my bra :(

10 comments asos, cardiffbay, everours, h&m, primark, white

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Thrift

Uploading these pictures and writing this post is making me a little sad as this was the last time I shot an outfit post in Maesteg. Having said that, I should apologise for my lack of posts lately (again!) as I've been so so busy with packing up my life and somehow managing to fit it into a little van. I'm happy to say that I'm now officially a Cardiff resident :) Also, having no internet for a week and purely relying on my 3G did not suffice.
Anyway, enough of that and onto the outfit. One of the perks of living in Maesteg was the great selection of charity shops that were literally just outside my house. I picked up this shirt along with two others for just £4. As expected, they were a little big but as I've said, I like anything oversized and it gives the illusion of a laid back, relaxed look when worn during the Summer. I decided to team it up with these high waisted shorts in order to create more of a silhouette.As always, I've decided to put my beloved brogues and gold Regal Rose chain into the outfit :)
Hope you're all having a lovely week. News on my first ever giveaway to come shortly.

Ruth x

Shirt- Charity Shop

Shorts- Miss Selfridge

Gold Chain- Regal Rose

Brogues- Primark

Bag- Primark

17 comments charityshop.missselfridge, primark, thrift

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Spring has Sprung

 

I'm nearly into the third week of my Easter break already and after piling on layers and layers of clothes to shield myself away from the coldness, I can officially say that the sun has finally come out to say hello :). Hooray! I'm so glad that every last bit of the snow has gone and that I can actually add more loose fitted shirts and peep toe shoes to my outfits again, although having suffered from this hideous cold I should still opt for more layers but I was too excited to see the sun and feel some warmth against my skin.

I wore to outfit to a little going away party that some of my parents friends organised for us. We're hoping to move to Cardiff soon, exciting times. I bought these peep toe shoes from River Island back in January and have been itching to wear them out, alas the perfect opportunity finally came. Teaming them up with casual, high waisted black pants and a simple white shirt tucked in kept the outfit on trend without trying too hard. As for accessories, I opted for a statement necklace which I think added interest to the whole outfit. I absolutely love accessories that enhance and add beauty to the neck, I always focus on that area through necklaces, collar chains and scarves. I hope you like this outfit. Is it sunny where you are? How have you been enjoying the sunshine?

Ruth :) x

Shirt- Forever 21

Pants- Primark

Shoes- River Island

Necklace- H&M

Bag- Charity Shop

20 comments Forever21, HM, primark, ri, riverisland, spring, wales

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