Thewatercolourjar | Style and Fashion Blog: September 2013

Push me on a lilo out to sea...

12:45

Dress | River Island

Necklace | Ebay

Fluffy Cardigan | Primark

Boots | New Look

Oh holy hell, will someone come and confiscate these boots from me! I can't stop shoving them on my feet every morning...it's a problem! Who said little summer dresses couldn't be worn in the chilly weather? Throw on a thick pair of tights and you're set! In fact this is probably my fave way to style little dresses like this! As for the cardi, holy crap i never expected this cardi would become so popular It's absolutely everywhere, not surprising really it's the softest, cosiest, snugglyist cardigan ever. (Dad tumble dried it a couple of weeks ago - He was in a whole world of trouble....don't worry it hardly shrunk cause our tumble is so shit so he's forgiven...for now)

I have to talk a little bit about this beautiful artist i've just come across, i came across her song 'sinners' and loved it for weeks until i found out she had an ep which i downloaded from itunes straight away! It's so beautiful i can't even describe <3

Go and have a listen

Lauren Aquilina

Things at home are settling, i managed to get a job in my new town which i start pretty soon! I like my life to have routine to it, so i'm hoping this new job will force that! yay!

So push me on a lilo out to sea
Watch me float away never to be seen again
Dispose of all the things that you now hate
Look at all the chaos you've escaped

boyfriend coat

I got my eyes on you | Outfit Post

11:45

Crop top | Topshop

Fishnet Top | DIY fishnet tights

Black Skater Skirt | Primark

Boots | New Look

Socks | Topshop

Coat | Primark

Bag | Bootsale

Hey my little turnips! <3

Feeling a lot better, feeling optimistic about all the changes that are happening in my life! Which is good, theres no point wallowing and i'm just so fed up with my anxiety taking over my life, so i really hope this is a start of a positive time in me life!

Holy mother of all things good and pure this coat!! This was a recent Primark purchase and even though i've cut down with buying things from there i just couldn't pass up this beautiful 'grandfather' coat! It was only £25 and is just a lovely version of the UO and Topshop coats that were floating around last year. The Autumn/winter collection has really impressed me, they have some amazing outerwear pieces at the moment, so hats off to you primarni!

This coat is the perfect transitional piece as it's not a massive thick coat but it just adds that layer of warmth we brits need in this weather! I'm still trying to whip my pins out while i still can even though it's a bit chilly but hey ho! This was one of my summer outfits but to make it a bit warmer i added one of my favourites...my DIY fishnet top. It goes perfectly under so many tops, i just love it! As for a pop of colour and a farewell nod to summer, i'm wearing my boot-sale bargain bag with the patchwork elephants!

Hope you're all having a lovely day!

blogger

We're already right where we need to be | Outfit post

06:51

Kimono | DIY h&m scarf

Dress | H&M

Necklace | India

Converse | Ebay

It's so strange being in a new place, i was at my old house for so long it feels strange to be able to walk 2 minutes and be in a town with people bustling around! As much as i miss my old house i feel grateful for a fresh start!

This outfit was from a couple of days ago, it's pretty casual as i was just milling around town to get used to whats there, i just added my DIY kimono for a little bit of protection from the cool winds. I do love these autumn days were the sun is still shining but the air is crisp and fresh!

As for my progress with healthy clean eating, i popped into Tesco to see the range of organic products (SO EXPENSIVE) i ended up just getting a bunch of gluten free products to start stocking up to help when i get peckish (keep me away from chocolate) and i'm hoping to start my Jillian Michaels 30 day shred! Wish me luck!

2013 trends

It's all about the tartan! | Autumn/winter Trends.

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1 | Primark

2 | Alexander McQueen

3 | Alexander McQueen

4 | Urban Outfitters

5 | Topshop

6 | Urban Outfitters

7 | Urban Outfitters

Nothing screams autumn like a smidge of tartan! I'll be honest with you though i never used to be a massive fan, it always just reminded me of school, but as pieces are coming out for autumn/winter, i've been warming up to it loads more! I think my problem with it was before, tartan pieces only came in very traditional silhouettes, like pleated skirts and long scarfs but i'm loving the pieces that i've been seeing around in the last couple of weeks like the long tartan cardigans from UO, which look amazing with grunge/tough styling, i also really love it when the designers have played around with the tartan print to give it a new lease of life!

Health Log!

I hope you guys reading this don't mind me adding this on or if anyone really cares, but i'm hoping having it written all over my blog, it will really kick me up the butt and help me with starting to eat clean and starting to work out again! So i thought i would log what i'm doing about it and what i'm eating and exercises i'm doing to help me tone up and get healthy!

Day 1: Going for a run later, and I'm going to take some 'before' pictures tonight so i can see where i want to focus my exercises on (oh dear god) and hopefully they'll motivate me (i have no willpower...)

cut out boots

Those hardest to love need it most | Outfit Post

13:35

Oh internet! How much I've missed you! All moved now and just trying to settle into a new way of life! It's so bittersweet moving house and seeing these pictures is kind of sad (in my old house last weekend) but I'm so excited to have a fresh start, explore a new place and start pursuing things i've always wanted! - to add i really want to focus on my health, considering i now live a town away from a good market i'm going to really give juice detoxing and eating better a good go + cutting out all the crap and toning up!

Feel like summers slipping away now, this outfit was last weekend and the weather was really mild, still warm enough for no tights but needed a cover up with a slightly chilly wind!

I've been wearing these 'Coltrane' dupes none stop! and i think i'm actually going to be wearing them more in the colder months! Hope they hold up!

Last post in my old house!

goodbye my beautiful barn