My Style Diary - Last Minute Changes

It's amazing the difference simply switching jackets can make to an outfit. On this particular day I started off wearing my leather jacket, but after taking a few photos, decided that I was too cold and needed something a little more warm and cozy. I quickly shrugged on my parka, added a scarf and ta-da! - a totally different look, which I managed to snap a few pics of before dashing out. I actually like this outfit with the parka better - ties in the colour of my boots quite nicely I think and just gives a more relaxed vibe :)

Enough about jackets though - lets move onto the real star of the show today which is this gorgeous new bag from Trenery. I love the tan colour and beautiful detailing (I'm a sucker for gold hardware), and the fact that it's a little bigger than my other handbags is a big plus. If you've read my blog at all you'll know I'm a real bargain hunter, so at 40% off I couldn't resist! 

(I admit that I have a slight shopping addiction, but at least I'm good at finding great deals! Really - I'm saving money! hehe)

Anyway, let me know which you like best. Leather jacket or Parka?

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Parka - Forever New, Jumper - Dotti, Jeans - Siwy, Boots - Betts, Necklace - Saba, 

Scarf - Market in Cambridge , Bag - Trenery, Watch - Calvin Klein, Leather Jacket - Hong Kong

My Style Diary - A not so beach-y outfit

Heya :)

Last Saturday I went out with a few of my friends to The Naked Fig cafe and spent a lovely afternoon catching up over coffee and the most delicious peanut butter cheesecake. I seriously love that place - amazing food and amazing view!

 We then went for a short walk along the beach and my friends were kind enough to snap a few photos. 

Now looking back I'm not actually that fond of this outfit, it feels a little childlike and just not really "me". I'm usually a jeans girl and not used to wearing skirts so that's probably why, but I thought I'd share it anyway, seeing as this blog is supposed to be my "style diary", and I do happen to love this top! (Anything with a cat print is a winner in my opinion)

This is Emily. We've been best friends since Year 1 - that's about 18 years of friendship :) See those earrings? She made those herself. So pretty don't you think? :) I've trying to convince her to start her own blog for DIY/crafty things because she is so great at them!

I really need to go for more walks along the beach in winter. It is just so beautiful :)

To Emily, Sheena and Lihan

 (and all my other friends who know about it)

Thanks for not thinking I'm weird for this whole blogging thing. I still get really awkward when people ask me about my blog, but I'm slowly getting better!

Anyway, hope you're having a great Thursday night!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Top - Forever 21

Dress (worn as skirt) - Forever New

Boots - All Saints

Jacket - Hong Kong

Necklace - Diva

My Style Diary - Sweater Weather

Hello Hello... 

So it's been bloody freezing in Perth the past few days, and to tell you the truth I am completely sick of the cold! It's not so bad when you can snuggle up in bed all warm and cozy, but getting up early and heading out to work is not fun when you can't feel your fingers!

Admittedly I shouldn't really complain as we've still been having lovely sunny days (and it's not

that

cold compared to a lot of places), but I'm a summer girl and I'm longing for the warmer days and simple summer dresses!

To deal with the cold, I've pretty much just been living in jeans and jumpers, and my leather jacket has definitely been getting a work out. The day these photos were taken was slightly warmer so I took the opportunity to wear this statement necklace instead of a scarf. I love the amethyst type stones and tassels that it has, and the way it can (slightly) dress up what would other wise be a bit of a dull outfit. 

Anyway, I'm off to sleep now, it's past my bed time

(quite the party animal aren't I?)

Hope you're having a fab Saturday night!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Jumper - Gap

Jeans - Levi

Jacket - from Hong Kong

Boots - All Saints

Necklace - Sportsgirl

Rings - Asos and Dotti

Bag - Jigsaw

My Style Diary - Pumpkin Patch Flashback

You may be wondering what on earth the title of this post is about. Well - it is in fact one of my earliest memories of when I started taking an interest in fashion. I was probably around 7 years old and flicking though a catalogue for Pumpkin Patch (for those who don't know, it's a kids clothing brand). There was a group of kids of all different ages standing in a field dressed in cozy winter clothes with beanies, scarves and really cute boots. I remember thinking at the time - I want to dress like that! ... and so began the obsession...

So basically this outfit reminds me of that time... although hopefully I've progressed a little and don't look like a 7 year old...

Anyway, I'm currently at my boyfriend's place helping him pack for New York and getting insanely jealous! Ah well... :p (The postitive side is that he's hopefully going to pick up some MAC makeup goodies for me!)

Hopefully you're having a great Saturday!

Let me know your earliest fashion related memory :)

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Beanie - Sportsgirl

Top - Forever New

Scarf - from a market in Cambridge

Jeans - Country Road

Boots - All Saints

Rings - Dotti and Asos

My Style Diary - Parka Perfection

Hello! Happy Monday!

I hope you've had a great start to the week. I am

so

relieved Monday is over... it's been a rather long day! 

But it's done, and now I'm all comfy in my trackies with a cup of tea and listening to the pouring rain :) 

Anyway, this is an outfit I wore a couple of weeks ago, and it's just another typical Lauren outfit for a relaxed weekend. I am loving this Parka from Forever New and it's going to be getting a lot of use over the coming winter months. While I love my leather jackets, they're not always the most comfortable to wear, so a parka (especially this one that has this super soft and cozy lining) is the perfect choice when you just feel like wearing something snuggly and warm. 

I hope you have a great week!

Lauren

xxx

Top - French Connection

Jeans - Country Road

Shoes - Converse

Parka - Forever New

Bag - Jigsaw