Asymmetrical Hem Dress & Seashell Earrings

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It's a kind twist of fate for me that I already had this post ready to roll, because, tragically I have been struck down by my evil arch nemesis... tonsillitis. So, because of this, in all honesty I probably look like a troll.

However, I am very happy to share with you all, something that I have been working on with LOVE for the last however many weeks. I'm now featured on their 'Bloggers Corner' page, where you can check out the 3 items I styled for them and receive 20% off using the discount code BLOGGERARABELLA20. (Of course, you'll be seeing more in-depth accounts of the items here!)

Here, I'm wearing their beautiful aubergine red dress paired with some deliciously 80's seashell earrings. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy. (Feel free to send me over some good vibes and happy thoughts to aid the healing process haha!) 

Have a beautiful weekend! 

Dress: c/o LOVE. Chain : Etsy. Jacket & Belt : Topshop. Earrings : H&M.

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Little Pyjama Suit

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I'm a big advocator of little suits, or 'co-ords' as they're sometimes referred to! I've already got a few hanging in my wardrobe; floral, boucle and stripe - but I'd never seen one quite like this! A pyjama suit! It's a little different, and to some people, perhaps a little odd. But what's wrong with being a little bit eccentric? After all, eccentricity is a stereotypically english quality, so why not embrace it? I wore this to work last weekend and received a few looks that I can only describe as 'confused' - I do realise I look rather like I've just lolloped out of bed and have forgotten to change my pyjamas, but that is entirely the point! The ultimate 24 hour outfit! (What is it that young'uns say these days... YOLO? I genuinely had to look up the definition of that after people kept saying it to me..) In all honesty, it didn't photograph terribly well and I found it quite troublesome to pick out the best photos, but it is SO sweet in reality and the print is just beautiful. I hope you all like it as much as I do!

 Pyjama suit, Embroidered Blouse and Mint Sandals : Topshop. Sunglasses : eBay.

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Pink Zara Jacket / Studded Collar

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So yesterday I spent a lovely day in my hometown, acting as a (rather inept) tour guide for my friend Bianca during her first visit to the beautiful city of Oxford! My particular highlight was definitely climbing to the top of the Carfax Tower, via spiralling stone stairs that went on for an absolute mile - both wearing heels. DEATH. 

Also, on Tuesday I had my hair cut for the first time in about 3 years! (Tragic, I know!) I begged them to only cut the very ends off, so it's barely noticeable - but I did have it re-ombred just to brighten it up a bit. I hope you're all having a beautiful weekend!

(Jacket / Shirt :  Zara. Shorts / Shoes / Earrings : Topshop. Sunglasses : eBay. Neon Nail Varnish : Models Own.)

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Boucle Jacket and Bow Tie in Notting Hill (London - Part 2)

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For the first of my few days enjoying the long Jubilee weekend around London, my lovely friend Bianca and I spent an absolutely gorgeous day in Notting Hill exploring, sitting in a street cafe sipping frappuccinos, lusting over the beautiful rows of houses, snooping around the markets and enjoying the local 'sights' (and there are definitely some interesting 'sights' to be seen - mainly involving who I can only assume to be the resident local mad woman throwing cake at pigeons. Yes you read that correctly..)

I apologise for the fact that you've all already seen this outfit before - but at the very least you can be assured from these photos that I do actually wear my 'blog outfits' out and about in real life! (There's nothing wrong with embellishment for the camera, of course - but we all know it's not unusual for some outfits across the internet to never leave the house/back garden!)

(Boucle Jacket : ASOS. Bow Tie/Skirt : Primark(!?) Shirt/Belt : Topshop. Shoes : Topshop 'Allegras'. Sunglasses : eBay. Bag : Chanel.)

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Spring Pastels

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I take back everything I have ever said about dressing for hot weather. I repent, I repent! I've often found it quite troublesome to dress 'well' in warmer weather, as I love my coats, blazers and fur collars. But I must admit, I've eaten my words and now I will eat my hat. I purchased this outfit on a recent panic buying 'summer clothes' trip with my mother, with the intention of wearing it to the Bloggers Boutique event in London last Saturday. I also picked up the pale pink, statement necklace the following day - and in my humble opinion, it helps to achieve perfect pastel harmony! (Also I cannot look at the little cream box bag and not laugh after I was told it looked like the Pope's hat!)

 Top, Bag, Skirt & Shoes : Topshop. Necklace : H&M. Sunglasses : Camden Market.

Myself in London on the way to Bloggers Boutique!

I had written a post covering the Bloggers Boutique event, but it just didn't look terribly good once I'd finished it and other girls (like the lovely Sammi) had captured much better images than I had!  

On a final note, I know everyone says the same thing - but I really would be truly grateful if even just one of you lovely people took a minute to nominate me in the Company Blog Awards for 'Best New Fashion Blogger'. I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed sharing my musings and style with you over the last however many months, and I would be really appreciative if you would nominate me here :)

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Bunny Print and Forget-me-nots in my hair...

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In my opinion, making an outfit your own entirely comes down to the way in which you accessorise, and this outfit is the epitome of that point. We all know that switching up details like lip colour, sunglasses, rings, necklaces and hair pieces can change everything. I know the well known phrase is 'less is more' but for me, more is more! Personally, my penchant is for statement jewellery and bright lipstick, the more the merrier and the bigger the better! 

Inside me lies one of those stereotypically mad, victorian old women who wear all of their jewellery at once, and I find it incredibly tempting to just throw on all of my favourite pieces simultaneously!

(Sunglasses : eBay. Blouse & Skirt : Topshop. Pearls : Granny's.)

I completely adore this 'bunny print skirt' - so sweet and SO appropriate for the springtime. As well as matching perfectly with a few fresh forget-me-nots in my hair, the detail of the rabbit print is so intricate and almost reminds me of a modern Beatrix Potter illustration! 

The rest of my evening is going to entail catching up on the last few episodes of Game of Thrones, which I have been completely enthralled by. I only started watching it last week, but as soon as I saw the first episode I rushed out like a rabid animal to buy the books! Anything medieval/supernatural and I am absolutely sold! I must admit that the medieval genre is my secret love. (Lord of the Rings is a fave... don't judge!) Is anyone else a fan or read the books? 

I hope you are all having a lovely start to your week, and don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (username : arabellagolby) now I have finally caught up with the technology! :)