The flying saucer hat

H&M jumper

Topshop Jamie jeans

Zara jacket [similar here]

Primark heels [similar here]

H&M hat

Primark necklace

I'm in desperate need of some new jeans. I've been living in these blue ones for about two months now since I got white paint on my black pair. I think investing in a few more decent pairs of jeans is definitely something I need to do in 2016. I've been tempted to try the ASOS Rivington jeans for a change after Lily Melrose recommended them in one of her ASOS hauls, but low and behold they're always sold out in my size.

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Zara's mustard skirt

Zara skirt

Topshop top

H&M jacket

H&M boots

H&M bag

Olivia Burton watch

You can tell how long ago these photos were taken, back when the leaves were still crunchy, fresh from falling off the trees. Now they're more of just a mushy mess. I picked this Zara skirt up on a hectic Sunday in Birmingham, just before we went to see One Direction, I can tell it's going to be in my wardrobe a long time. I think sometimes when I buy things I know if it's only going to be a short term love affair, which is bad really, but especially working in retail you realise how quickly things come and go. Quicker than you'd believe. I guess that's probably why I own so many black skirts and black boots, because they're always so versatile no matter the season.

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The Instagram America round up

I've been back from America five weeks now and I've got over my jetlag, moved house, Christmas shopped until I had a breakdown (quite literally) and survived another Christmas working in retail. It's been hectic to say the least. I've only just got round to sitting down properly and sorting through all my photos. I did have a flick through at some point in December but it made me miss it too much so I stopped. These are all the photos from Instagram, so if you follow me over there (elegantcha0s) then sorry for the repeats.

I just wanted this to be a quick check in since my last post was way back when in November, but hopefully now I'm back on track, blog posts will happen a little more regular. I do have a few more America posts lined up so check back for them!

  

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The Novelty Hat

H&M skirt

H&M blouse

H&M jacket

H&M hat

H&M boots

H&M backpack [similar here]

I cannot believe this time next week I'll be in Miami, or I'll at least be nearly there. I'm not sure with all the time differences and all. It's hard to explain how I feel about the whole trip. It still doesn't seem real and I don't think it will until I get on the plane. 

This hat is definitely tagging along on my American adventure. I gravitate towards anything with a pom pom at the moment. No jokes, even my shoes have pom poms on them. I'm just hoping this hat'll be okay in the Miami heat and the New York chill. Oh man it's gonna be so hard packing for two different seasons!

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The Divided Girl

H&M sweater [available in store]

H&M skirt [similar here]

H&M boots

New Look watch

Pandora rings [1, 2, 3]

There was something about these boots as soon as I saw them. Sure they're pretty damn ugly, but I've always been partial to the occasional ugly item of clothing (you wait until you see the new hat I've bought). If you can get over the fact that Kat Slater would probably own a pair of these they actually add a nice little summin' summin' to an outfit.

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