STYLE CHALLENGE: FESTIVE FEELS AT BUCHANAN GALLERIES

It feels like it's been a while since I wrote a straight up fashion post so I'm super excited to be sharing today's style challenge with you all.

A few week's back, the lovely lot at Buchanan Galleries challenged me to find an outfit that would take me from day to night. It's December. fairy lights are almost always in sight and the social calendar is packed full of fun activities. I have no doubt that at some point this month, you'll be dashing from the office to the bar with your favourites or getting in some last minute shopping before heading to the panto. Whatever the occasion, picking an outfit that will work for both with minimal changes and (most importantly) little to no bags required, can be a challenge. So, here I give you a little inspo of how you can easily switch up your outfit from day to night. 

DAY TO NIGHT 

By simply switching out casual day boots for heeled sock boots. Taking off my cosy cardi and replacing it with a fur shawl. And ditching my day-time hat for a red lip, I think I've achieved two very different looks that are both comfy, cosy and chic! 

Teddy coat - Mango 

Skirt - River Island 

Cami - River Island 

Cardi - Next 

All available at Buchanan Galleries

I absolutely love how these looks turned out and can definitely see myself switching out the pieces to create even more looks that will see me through the festive season. Using the skirt as the basis of an outfit with some black tights, black boots and a black polo neck would be perfect for a lunch date. Or even closing the cardi as a top, wrapped with a statement belt and mini skirt would work well for an effortless evening look for winter. 

SHOPPING DESTINATION 

Shopping for this look in the centre was so enjoyable and it made me remember just how stress-free shopping can be when you stick to the one location. I think we're all guilty of running the length and breadth of Glasgow to find just what we want but there's real merit in sticking to the one spot. 

Buchanan Galleries has some great shops right now too .... including an unexpected jewellery shop that screams Christmas and NYE accessories like nowhere else I've seen on the high street. It's called Lovisa in case you're interested!

Thanks again to Buchanan Galleries for the fun challenge! 

Until next time. 

xoxo

Effortless winter outfit

In the midst of grey skies, constant rain and dropped temperatures, I thought the winter sun was gone for good so you can imagine my surprise to wake up last Sunday to a picture perfect (quite literally on this occasion) winter morning. Despite suffering from a slightly fuzzy head following a day out in Edinburgh on Saturday with the girls, I pulled myself together, slapped on a little make-up, and headed out to get some pics. Finding the opportunity to get outfit pictures in the winter can be near impossible with the darker days/general crappy weather so I simply couldn't miss out.

A dress is an effortless way to look stylish in the winter and I love this one I picked up in Forever 21. The fact that it is burgundy - my fave colour of the season - is just an added bonus. Paired with my knee high leather boots and black duster coat, I was good to go.

Dress - Forever 21

Jacket - New Look

Scarf - Zara

Boots - hand-me-downs from my mother dear

Glasses - Quay Australia

I can't believe we've reached the most festive month of the year - roll on the guilt-free chocolate binge, glittery-outfits and bubbles at every opportunity. I genuinely don't think I've been this excited for Christmas in years. I'm heading out to get the last of my Christmas decorations today ahead of decking the house out this weekend. A new home = lots of exciting new decorations which I plan to share with you all next time!

I'm hoping to squeeze in as many Christmas-y themed posts before the big red guy arrives on the 25th so you have any suggestions of what you would like to see, I'd love to know!

Seasons greetings everyone!

XoXo