Outfit Of The Day

I came across this blouse in my drawer and completely forgot I owned it. I had worn it previously with a collar but I noticed you could take it off which was a lovely surprise as it looks like I am wearing something never worn before! It is a lovely silk material so it is amazingly comfortable and very flattering. Of course, I paired it with a pair of super skinny jeans as they are so comfortable and my favourite, Chelsea boots. 

Blouse - Vintage

Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Topshop

Bag - Michael Kors 

Susie Roo xo

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Review | Eleanor Calder Exact Zara Lace Dress

I'm unsure whether it is viewed as strange to review clothing items as I personally have never seen it done before. However, I know many people out there are huge fans of Eleanor Calder (myself included) and often go hunting for "exacts" of the clothes she wears. I purchased this dress last year and thought that for anyone searching through eBay, Etsy or anywhere that sells clothes that are no longer in stock for this specific dress, a review may be helpful in deciding whether to pursue forward in purchasing the dress and how much to pay for it. 

Price

I purchased this dress for only £15 in the Zara sale last year. An amazing bargain as it was £70 beforehand. Don't be fooled by anybody trying to sell it for massive amounts on eBay as I have seen this done before and it is not worth that. 

Style

If I am honest, after seeing the price of this dress in the Zara sale, I couldn't help but to purchase it. One of those "I don't even care what I am buying, its reduced by £60" kind of moments. The style of the dress itself, I am not actually keen on. When I wear it, it makes me feel very top heavy as I have very big boobs! It looks brilliant on Eleanor Calder because she has such a lean, tall, slim figure. On me however, it looks like I am about to bottle over because I am carrying so much weight on top. As well as this, I feel it really exaggerates my arm fat. My arms are not big but the sleeveless style cuts into my underarms and creates skin rolls (that doesn't sound very pleasant but I am not sure how else to describe it). 

Material

My favourite thing about this dress is definitely the lace back. It is so pretty and adds a little maturity to a dress that would otherwise look like something a five year old might wear. The only fault to it, is that the lace isn't stretchy so can be very uncomfortable as it rubs against your arms. The yellow material is again, not stretchy. This isn't a huge problem as the skirt flares out but when you sit down, it can become very uncomfortable around the waste as the material digs in instead of stretching out with your size. 

Sizing

Zara sizing is always difficult for me. Sometimes, I will pick up a large and it is perfect fit and other times, I will need to purchase a small. I purchased this dress in a small and definitely should have chosen a bigger size. I would definitely say the dress is smaller than a usual Zara size small.

To summarise, if you are going to spend a few extra pennies purchasing an Eleanor Calder exact item of clothing, I wouldn't suggest this dress. She has such lovely style and I have seen her wear much more flattering, attractive dresses. However, I really think that this dress would look lovely on somebody who isn't top heavy like me!

If you enjoyed this post, let me know. I have many other "Eleanor Calder Exacts" and can do some more posts similar to this one. 

Susie Roo xo

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My Top Winter Coats

The summer seems to be passing like sand slipping through my fingers; inevitably ending as it began. So with every passing hour, I am reminded that college is fast approaching and with that, so are the endless winter days with nothing but rain and clouds. 

The silver lining in all this is that with winter, arrives coats and I looooooove buying coats. So, here is a short list of the coats I hope to be buying in preparation for winter. Highly doubtful that I will purchase them all as money doesn't grow on trees. 

 ASOS Fluffy Cocoon Coat - These coat has been in my ASOS saved basket for as long as I can remember. I bought a black version last winter and wore it non-stop throughout the cold months. As I am trying to venture out of my "all black" style, I thought a pink would be lovely. I can just picture it with a grey v-neck t-shirt, black jeans and some boots! This style of coat is also perfect for throwing a few extra layers underneath as they are oversized. 

ASOS Textured Biker Jacket - Again, trying to leave behind my "all black" style. This coat is a lovely mint green which will really brighten up the dark winter days. I already have a black leather jacket which is my most treasured possession; it is rare that I will go two days without wearing it at least once. Looking at the photos, the material of the coat seems thick which means I will stay warm. If, however, it is not, I feel a snuggly white scarf will look brilliant with it and add extra warmth.

ASOS Denim Jacket with Borg Lining  - I love my oversized Levi denim jacket but I find in the winter, the denim can get extremely cold and I can not bring myself to wear it. The borg version is a perfect alternative as the fluff inside will stop it getting cold and keep my warm. I have always lusted over denim jackets because they go with pretty much anything; trackies, jeans, skirts, trousers. They are the perfect coat when you can't really be bothered to spend hours in the morning planning a matching outfit. 

Zara White Boyfriend Jacket - I found this boyfriend coat on eBay a few months ago and it has recently sold. I very much feel regret at this point for not buying but I will keep searching eBay until I find an identical or similar version. This coat would be perfect for parties, when everyone is standing outside but it's miles to cold to even put my foot out the door. It's very sophisticated; will really compliment a little black dress and some gold jewellery. 

Zara Quilted Crossover Leather Jacket - I thought this jacket would be another alternative to my frequently worn leather jacket. I love the leather patches as it makes it a little less grunge and more classy. I have owned many khaki coats in the past but I always find they make my outfit look scruffy... I really don't know why I think that but I do. So, the additional leather patches are the perfect touch. I think it would look brilliant paired with a scarf, boots and a floppy hat. 

Topshop Camel Boyfriend Coat - Another boyfriend coat... can you tell how much I like them? I honestly fell upon this coat when I saw a friend wear it a few years ago. Since then, I have seen her wearing it very often and it always looks great. She pairs it with everything she owns and that really appeals to me as it's clearly very versatile. She told me it was from Topshop and since then I have searched eBay far and wide for the coat but they sell for such expensive prices, I haven't found myself bidding on one (such a sad story). Clearly, it's a very popular coat. 

Let me know what your opinions are as I need to make decisions on which ones to get!

Susie Roo xo

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Outfit Of The Day

I am surprisingly loving the weather forecast in England at the moment. It is cold enough that you can wear jeans but not too cold that you have to put on a massive, warm, winter coat that covers your whole outfit. If I am honest, I am planning all my outfits around my favourite Chelsea boots at the moment as I love them so much. So today, I paired them with classic black jeans, an oversized shirt and a patterned blazer to make the outfit a little more interesting!

Susie Roo xo

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