OOTD; Sunflowers&Stripes

top | american apparel | £40.00

skirt | diy

So as you can probably see I'm wearing the sunflower top once again, I think I'm going to be sick of the sunflowers by the end of summer (along with everyone probably sick of seeing me wear it). 

I made this skirt just from some pink pinstripe fabric, I can't seem to stop with the pastel colours& already have my eye on some lilac gingham fabrics.

After paying for my holiday it's left me a little on the low side money wise, which in a way is a good thing as its making me actually make stuff myself rather than just being lazy&buying things I'd probably wear once&send to the charity shop. 

Hope you're all well & enjoying the Spring-ish weather.

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OOTD; Overly Blue Trousers

sunflower shirt | american apparel | £40.00

trousers | vintage shop | £3.00

hair bow | vintage shop | £1.50

I found these pants on a little sale rail in a vintage shop earlier this week, I never usually wear really bright colours especially not blue, so for £3.00 I thought why not give them a try. I know they look as if they've just fell out of a pensioners wardrobe (my dad asked if they were my nans) but I'm happy looking like a old lady ever now and again. 

I seriously over wear my sunflower top but I can't help it, I'm still lusting after the matching skirt! 

I hope you're all well & enjoy the weekend.

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OOTD; Sunflower Shirt

sunflower shirt | american apparel | £40.00

skater dress | american apparel | £40.00

I think the world has seen the sunflower range at American Apparel now& I had truly convinced myself I wasn't going to pay this much for just a cropped blouse but after seeing the pattern everywhere, including Paloma Faith in her matching two-sie, I just couldn't resist. So here I am jumping on the flower themed band wagon. I did limit myself to just the shirt though, then this grey skater dress to. I have two others which have lasted me for such a long time, so £40 isn't really bad for such good quality.

 Hope you're all well. 

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OOTD; Matching Pastels

coat | charity shop | £7.00

white tee | topshop | £15.00

trousers | topshop sale | £20.00

shoes | topshop (old) | £50.00

This outfit was one of them 'I've fell together' looks, I didn't really mean to match my coat and pants but actually really liked it when I put it on, sorry for the mirror picture to. I was trying on the well seen American Apparel sunflower crop and skirt in the changing rooms. I finally bit the bullet& bought just the sunflower crop and another skater dress, a grey one to add to my growing collection. They are pretty pricey for what they are but I do admit having left of spending money made me feel much less guilty about buying them after lusting after them for a fair few weeks. 

Hope you're all well.

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Disco Dupes

Disco Pants, I think by now everybody knows about disco pants. They are your one chance to walk around feeling like Sandy from Grease. American Apparel were the 'original' disco pants sellers but as always the high street shops jumper right on board selling them for a much cheaper price than their £74 price tag.

disco pant | american apparel | £74.00

I bought these ones about a year/ maybe year and a half ago, I bought gold as I thought for the price I wanted to get some that are abit more of a statement and preferred them to the plain black.

Quality: In terms of quality I find the pants really good, the colour is 'true to form' and really captures the light when you where them, they are exactly how they look online. All the seams seem tight and secure and the majority of the seems are double stitched so they don't feel as if the pants are going to rip with them being so tight.

Size/Fit: Choosing what size to buy was probably the hardest part for me, (I bought mine online) If you can go in to the shop to try them on that would probably be best, but I'm usually a 10/12 and a size small is fine for me, they are the kind of pants you need to be tight, they would look silly loose.. The fact you might have to lie down to zip them up can be a secret. 

Price: Although the price is pretty off putting, I actually do think they are worth it, don't get me wrong a couple of pounds off would help but you get what you pay for I suppose. You could always wait for a discount code to pop up somewhere, you get 15% off when you sign up to the American Apparel Website to, so you could get atleast that off. (website here)

Speaking of you get what you pay for, I'm going to compare Primark's Disco Pant Dupes, in Black.

disco style pants | primark | £16.00

Quality: In comparison to AA, the fabric feels quite similar in thickness and feel, however not as smooth as the other fabric. The leg seems are sewn differently but still feel secure and don't feel asif they would rip easily (fingers crossed hey?) I mean you can tell that the pants are disco pants as the pockets look different, but as the pants are black I don't think it really matters.  

Size/Fit: I bought these in a size 10 after trying the 12 to, although they might feel a little snug when getting them on, once they are actually on they feel fine, I haven't worn these out yet but around the house they fit quite well. 

Price: £16.00, cheap as anything. I mean they aren't going to be to fantastic for under £20.00 but they do the job and I don't think anyone would even tell once they are on with a full outfit. Just as long as they don't rip any time soon I'm happy with my bargain pants.

I have bought dupes from Daisy Street via. eBay to, however I much prefer the Primark ones as they feel much more like original disco pants. A lot of high street shops do have a wide range of similar ones now so I think you could find some wherever you shop& whatever your budget. Out of the two pairs, I prefer the American Apparel pants, maybe if they had the Primark price tag it would make me buy a pair in every colour but for now just one pair of metallic gold pants is fine with me. Have you found any good dupes lately? Let me know& I hope you are all well. 

OOTD; £3 Kimono Jacket

Today is just a quick outfit post, I haven't been able to take my photograph's outside recently due to the none stop rain. I find it so hard deciding where to take my pictures as we have no plain white walls in our house and lighting in a nightmare, I took the images in my room today but its not the brightest of places, hopefully the rain will stop&I'll be able get some different pictures done. Anyway, (rambling away), this little kimono jacket was just £3.00 in Primark, It's not something I'd usually pick up but I loved the tassels and thought for three pounds I may as well.

I've actually worn it more than I thought I would so pretty pleased with it.  

Dress; American Apparel

Necklace; (was a bracelet which I diy'd)

White Top; Topshop (I tied it to add more shape).

I'd just like to thank everyone who has followed me in the last few days, it' really does mean a lot to me.

Hope you are all well& having a lovely weekend. 

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