OOTD - Welcome to October.

Hello everyone! 

Just a quick post to show you all what I wore in this rapidly cooling weather we have here in the UK. Fortunately I wasnt really in need of a jacket, but i did pop my trusty leather H&M biker (mentioned in a previous OOTD) in my bag just incase! Tights are my best friend at the moment, they look super cosy with my leather boots!

New Look shorts

H&M bag

ASOS ankle boots (mentioned in previous ootd)

Topshop 'eyelash jumper' - similar in other stores

So today I was outdoors for the majority of the day, hence the cosiness of this attire. I was feeling a little blue this morning so decided to jazz up my day with my totally barginous New Look sequin khaki shorts, they were £3! Unfortunately they are sold out now, but there are similar ones ive seem in other stores. I have a bit of a thing for Khaki at the moment and these fit the bill perfectly, especially with the added sequin bling.

Originally, I was wearing a black leotard with these before i left the house and a leather jacket but i decided my Topshop 'eyelash' jumper was more weather appropriate and I eanted to get some wear out of it. This seems to be a staple for me this month, despite the fact i nought it over a year ago! Its so comfy, and versatile. I mentioned this in more detail in my previous video "whats in my bag?"

As you can tell i wore my hair differently today, i always wear it down or stick a headband on. I thought id take the plunge and drag it up into a ponytail, i think this really worked, and made my outfit a little more 'effortless'

I hope you enjoyed this quick little post, and I hope your mondays havent been too painful!

Im still new to this blogging malarkey and hope to start blogging on a more regular basis when I get my life sorted a little more! Any opportnities for advice or PR would be excellent. Just give me a shout on my email which is- styleoversense@gmail.com.

Otherwise thanks for reading

Georgina x

OOTD and what I'm listening to this month.

Hola again fellow fashion and beauty fanatics! Im back, with a nice big ass blog post!

So just a little ramble before I get stuck into post #3. So, I can see I have a few readers of my blog so far, and Im full to the brim with blog post ideas...in fact i have so many I went to paperchase today especially to buy a mini journal to organise all my ideas! I'd love some feedback on what sort of posts you guys would like to see, OOTD? Make up? Haul? Get to know me? Current faves? SO MANY IDEAS, help!

Today was a pretty chilled out day for me, i went to town, did a spot of shopping and listened to some new tracks. Heres what i wore, I will link all the items just underneath...

ASOS ankle boots

H&M bodycon dress (I can't find the link online, but its new in £14.99)

H&M biker jacket

John Lewis faux fur headband

H&M handbag

Topshop gold collar chain

ASOS supersoft tights

So that was the super cosy autumn outfit i wore today, how amazing is the dress?! I picked it up in H&M around a week ago, thinking Id probably never wear it. Im a jean lover you see, a bit of a tomboy! But i think its really fitting with my style, very pleased with this purchase, so versatile i think it could be worn to go out partying in too! 

My fur headband is probably my favourite purchase from this weekend, its super warm and cosy and as you would expect from John Lewis, amazing quality. I get cold really easily, especially with winter appoaching (horribly quickly) and i find keeping my head warm really helps.

Again, as you can see im a real fan of black along with my biker jackets!

Incase you havent seen in the about me section, I have always wanted to DJ, and am constantly lookimg for someone to teach me the tricks of the trade when it comes to mixing. So I thought I'd do a monthly feature, where I name three artists that Im listening to at the moment,the ones that are top of my Soundcloud playlist! I know not everyone is into music, but its something that I have a a major passion for, if you see me out and about Ill always have my headphones stuck in and scanning my soundcloud, various blogs and mixmag articles for new music. Im into electro, house, and drum and bass mainly. And i know this may sound very strange, but I actually prefer to listen to music with no lyrics. Again, strange i know! I guess i just enjoy the euphoric effects music alone can create, like i said this will be a monthly feature but its something i have a real passion and interest in and could discuss new artists and tracks for days!

Above are my top three artists of this month so far.

1. Gorgon City- I originally discovered these amazing artists whilst browsing through an old Mixmag magazine, and decided to give them a listen on souncloud. Matt and Kye who make up the Gorgon duo, produce what I would personally describe as deep bass, house. spiked with a little garage kick. They are top notch producers and definitely the duo to watch in 2013. My personal 3 fave is their trackThor, definitely reccommend a listen!

2.Maya Jane Coles- now ive listened to some of mayas earlier mixes, but this month ive been loving her mix that she did for Mixmag, here, Mixmag cd. Its beautifully mixed, and with no lyrics and full tracks seamlessley put together make it perfect listening. I enjoy the thrill i get through mayas slightly gothic house music, it definitely sends shivers down my spine. She really satisfys my love for tracks that can make me 'feel' something, and hers is super dark. I love it.

3. Boiler room TV- this isnt an artist to those of you who are not familiar with the concept of 'Boiler room', it is essentially a show for up and coming, futuristic underground music whereby shows are held in secret locations and broadcasted on your tv and souncloud. Soundcloud is my holy grail for music, and boiler room has an array of amazing sets on there, so if your into futuristic, housey, grimey, deep and individual beats then go take a peek at their page!

I hope you enjoyed this post, a little different I know. I thought id encorporate a little monthly feature and see what happens, experimenting can only lead to finding out! 

Adios for now fashion buddies x

OOTD "effortless effort is effort"

Topshop headband (bought 2 years ago) similar Here
H&M plaid flannel shirt
H&M biker jacket
Topshop petite Joni jeans
ASOS ankle boots
Imitation Alexander Wang 'rocco' bag
Topshop ankle socks

Ok, so i thought a simple outfit of the day would make the cut for my second ever blog post. I always enjoy seeing what people have worn and what items look like on as part of a working attire! 

So today I went to York city centre on a shopping outing with my mum. I decided on my cosy Topshop headband, which I got a couple of seasons ago to keep my ears warm. Coupled with my trusty biker jacket layered over my new favourite staple plaid shirt from H&M (see links above). I dont usually go for oversized shirts, but i thought this worked really well and is spot on for this seasons "masculine" twist to trends. Which brings in my trusty ASOS ankle boots, which I mentionedin my previous post. These are super comfortable, along with my Joni Topshop black jeans. I used my Imitation Alexander Wang bag to finish offmy outfit, I think the studs added to the dress down,"ive made no effort today...even though i really have" sort of attitude.

How has your weekend been so far? Brilliant i hope, enjoy your sundays and I'll be back tomorrow!

Winter 13' my key pieces (featuring black, black and more black)

Hello my lovely fellow fashion obsessed individuals, Georgina here.

Ok so for my first post, I thought Id use my all time favourite new Ipad app to help me out. Polyvore, its amazing, Ive had my account 2 days and have found myself spending hours at a time making and creating outfits.

So I mashed together my top 8 staple pieces which I have found my way to purchasing in preperation for this winter, the proud owner of these Id like to share them, with you lovely lot.

   1.        Minuet black fur hat "luxe up your outfit with a little fur"

    - Isnt this just adorable? This little gem I picked up in Debenhams whilst I was shopping with my mother, its a pricier version of the ones you can get in Topshop or H&M. I had a brown one last year from Topshop, but i wanted something more luxurious this year to keep my little ears warm. Its a lovely thick fur, with a silk material lining and fits perfectly, I couldnt ask for more. Keep me warm, and I'm content.

The reasoning behig it being made a 'key' piece for me this year is purely down to its effortless versitility. It can be worn with literally anything, from jeans and a lumberjack shirt or with a flowy t-shirt dress and a leather biker. You name it, this works with everything.

As i mentioned before this fluffy statement piece was a little heavy on the price tag at £45, but you can pick up virtually the same thing in other high street stores for a fraction of the price. Perhaps even your local vintage store! 

    2.       Topshop Leopard print tee "love it or hate it"

- Ok, so my second piece I guess is going to be either a love or hate. Leopard print isnt to everyones taste, and I didnt think it was mine until curiosity made me try it on... 

I threw this together with a pair of Topshop Joni skinnies, and i fell in love. It brings a little life to my wardrobe full of black, without it being too outrageous. A statement piece for me, purely due to its bold print which I have so far managed to match with my leather shorts, skinnies and my pleather pencil skirt. Money well spent as far as im concerned.

                                                 What do you guys think? Yay or nay to kitty print?

 3.      H M black faux leather jacket "toughen it up or grunge it down"

-Ok, so for those of you that know me and just a little sneak peek for those that don't, I have a self confessed love for leather biker jackets. I just think that everyone should own one to toughen up or grunge down any outfit, whilst looking totally effortlesly stylish.

This biker is going to be my key outerwear for this winter, and it was a total bargin at 29.99! The quality is surprisngly good (as i tend to find with H&M), and the detail is just spot on. It is fully lined, and complete with beautiful silver hardware and padded detailing. Im not a biker jacket virgin and shamelessley own 10 others (bad i know), but this definitely makes my top 3.

   4.       black Joni jeans "versatile, comfy and stylish. These boast all 3"

-The Joni high waisted jeans in Topshop are the jeans dreams are made of. And in my favourite colour, black, these had to be in my winter key piece collection. They are flattering, and extrmemely comfortable along with being totally versatile.

I bought these in summer but due to the heat we've unexpectadly had in the UK havent worn them much and have just been living in dresses. However, winter has suddenly hit us and these are my go to pair of jeans. As you can imagine, with them being a pair of black jeans, they literally go with anything.

My reasoning, why Joni? Purely because they are comfy and not overly pricey. I also purchased these in 'petite' although I am not particularly short I wanted a more 'ankle grazer' jeans to give an edgy and more finished look to my outfits. And show off my bright coloured sock collection of course!

    5.      ASOS leather boots  "where did you get those from?"

These little beauties are my newest most recent addition to my winter collection. I recieved them just yesterday from ASOS, and I already have formed a loving relationship with their beautiful brown leather, grunge-esque characteristicts. I feel I must stress how much of a total bargin these were, originally at £60 but I got them for £27. And believe me they are worth much more, the quality is outstanding. I have already had 5 people declare their love for them, and was quizzed on where I got them.

They are leather, pull on chelsea boots. But what really makes these babies special for a non girly girl like me, is their rubber heel and sole which is almost like a worker boot. This characteristic sits right on trend with AW 13 footwear, aligning with grunge and goth. To me they are perfect.

                                            What are your viewson this almost masculine edge to footwear this season? 

  6.      H M black bag "The beauty of simplicity"

For me a black bag is the equivalent to a LBD, everyone needs one, they are stylish,ever om trend and totally versatile. This one makes the cut to this years winter key piece collection, purely due to its edgy, and unique silver hardwear detailing. 

It looks more expensive than it was at just £15, and I shall be workimg this with jeans, dresses the lot. 

The only minor grumble i have, is that I wish it was bigger! Im one of those individuals that likes to carry around the contents of my make up bag/bedroom/life around with me,you see!

     7.     Estée Lauder double wear foundation "beware may cause addiction"

This is the holy grail of foundation, I know its mentioned all over and praised for its super staying power, but it really is the best foundation I have ever used. 

I have used this for the past 5 years, its £27.50 a bottle which is pricey i admit, but I would genuinley never buy a different brand now i have used this. Its not drying, it lasts all day and makes a great base for powders. If youve never tried it, go grab yourself a tester from an Estee counter and I can garantee youll be hooked! That is unless you prefer very light coverage, altough they do have a "double wear light" for those that dont sway toward full coverage!

The reason behind me including it in my key pieces this winter, is primarly because I wanted to preach to you guys about how bloody good this magical potion of a foundation is, but also with the weather getting more unpredictable Im going to need something with snow proof staying power, and this one ticks all the boxes!

      8.     Yves Saint Laurent mascara "Super duper lashes"

My last but not least addition to my key winter pieces has to be my new found volume creating mascara, I bought this just over a week ago despite the price tag and hit and miss reviews, and i must say Im impressed. I think super doll like heavy lashes and strong brown eye contur shadow look beautiful in winter with a cosy attire, and this fits the bill.

As i mentioned, this mascara hasnt had consistent reviews, however I think this not flaky formula and instant thickening mascara is absolutely fantastic, I would definitely reccommend it.

  Its now currently 1am, and thats my first blog post! I hope you enjoyed reading about my winter staples as much as I enjoyed creating it, let me know of ideas for future posts, Im new to all this! I hope your all having an excellent September. 

P.s thought id put a face to my blog HELLO ALL

Much love,

Georgina x