#71

Weekly round up: part 2

1. The Margiela collection finally hit H&M stores this week. It largely focuses on oversized jackets, loosely fitted jeans and origami like pieces which drape over the body. See the Look-book here.

2. You'll have seen this photo featured in my last post due to Kate's amazing dress, but in this post it's all about her book signing. And when I say book signing, I mean the book signing celebrity filled after party.

Guests included Liberty Ross, Florence Welch, Stella McCartney, Alison Mosshart, Boy George, Noel Gallagher, Cara Delevingne, Virginia Bates and Edie Campbell and the do was hosted by Marc Jacobs. I think my invite must have gotten lost in the post..it's okay Kate, I forgive you.

3. If you indulged in the December issue of VOGUE you'll probably have already been wowed by this pretty little fella'. But did you know that the Pudsey creation (complete with Swarovski 'twinkle' in his eye) raised over £150,000 for children in need when auctioned off? YAY!

4.The Italian knitwear brand Missoni have announced they're launching a lower priced line of garments. It has been said that the line won't match it's previous prices when the brand combined forces with US store 'Target', but that it is aiming to 'evolve' within the fashion industry. Interesting...

5. Victorias Secret have had to apologise again for causing offence with a native american inspired piece worn by Karlie Kloss in their most recent show. Karlie took to twitter to personally apologise along side the company; 

"I am deeply sorry if what I wore during the VS Show offended anyone. I support VS's decision to remove the outfit from the broadcast."

Earlier this year a similar incident occurred with a geisha inspired outfit; touchy audience or ignorant company?

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#70

weekly round up: part 1

For me, winter fashion means two things; sparkly, elegant festive party style and layering up with anything that may keep you even remotely warmer while the low temperatures nip at your nose, hands and feet.

While women in magazines and models on the runway sport clean-cut, sophisticated winter wardrobes, the 'real' woman (in my experience at least) goes for a much more relaxed vibe, focusing mostly on comfort and cosiness. So in this weeks image inspiration post, I've attempted to choose the pictures from the web that most capture the real world of winter fashion. There are exceptions to this idea however, such as kate moss' golden delight, or that glittering silver piece of art with the cross-back. The over all aim of this collection of photos is to appeal to everyone, and all areas where inspiration matters, so I hope you like them and be sure to declare your favourites.

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#69

Welcome to my current wish-list. I swear one day I will be rich enough to buy every item of clothing in the world; and I will do so purely for confirmation that I am no longer too poor to own the clothes I would like to. But for now here's a small selection of things I am lovvvvving right now...*sob*

Alais Stud Biker Boots

Markus Lupfer Pyjama Top

Blackwatch Check Playsuit

KAPOW! sweat

Dandy Wallpaper Trousers

Cheap Monday Washed Tshirt

Miss-Dea Hand Embroidered Caiman Trimmed Lace Clutch

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#68

So here I am sticking to my guns and blogging for the second time in two days; it's a miracle I can tell you...

Jumper: glamorousUK, Blazer: River Island, Jeans: Topshop, Brogues: New Look, Bag: Next, Gold Necklace: vintage

I suppose this is a part ootd, part haul post-I'm not sure if one new item counts as a haul but it'll certainly make me feel better if I call it that. 

I bought this jumper on Saturday from Jolly's in Bath; a shop full of mostly designer temptations, make up counters cluttered with expensive luxuries and foundation-clad young women. However, being the poor little me that I am, this jumper is not designer and is in fact by the label (and now internet boutique) Glamorousuk.

It's the first item of clothing I've purchased even partly on outside opinion in a while as I tend to find once I start asking for opinions I lose confidence in my own wardrobe choices, but I'm very grateful to my friends for recommending this particular embellished delight to me for my winter wardrobe.

With statement jewellery in many a metallic hue making a vast appearance this season, I liked the up-to-dateness of this jumper and thought it would bring a little bit of specifically A/W12 into my wardrobe.

ANNNND I saw the one and only Katherine Jenkins sporting the same piece on 'surprise surprise' last night. WIN.

Today I went for a smart look with black brogues, blue skinnies, and my go-to RI blazer. My trusty waxed jacket proved to be a perfectly good outer layer, and my everyday school bag seemed to match the tan lining  on my blazer pretty well so overall, I was quite happy with my outfit today and even received a few compliments for it. Happy Elise :-)

I hope all your Monday's weren't completely terrible!

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#67

Ooops! It appears to have been a whole week since I last blogged! It has been a pretty busy week however; those of you who follow me on instagram or twitter will have seen Ivy in her pink leopard print bandage after she accumulated a nasty cut on her leg. She does look super stylish now though so every cloud, eh?

I think, however, that the main reason for my lack of posting recently is that I've been feeling rather uninspired, dare I say it. With a lack of cash and an ever-growing wish-list, I've noticed a decrease in the number of items out there that I completely adore and an increase in items that I simply 'really want'. This probably makes no sense to any of you reading this...so in short I think I may have developed a little shopaholic problem!

I did purchase a new jumper yesterday (to be featured on tomorrow's post) and I do really love it, but I noticed I didn't get half the satisfaction from buying it as I would have a few months ago. My idea of a solution to this is to introduce a spending ban into my life, for the next month-excluding the winter coat my mother will kindly purchase for me. 

Of course this is producing problems already. I have two parties in the next few weeks and zilch to wear. I am determined to stick to my spending ban however so keep your eyes peeled for some wardrobe revamping and experimental creations and of course, apologies in advance for any wardrobe mistakes that appear as a result of this. I am really looking forward to doing some more styling and less buying though:-)

Enough of the rambling, time to get back into the swing of things. My absence means I'm behind on the weekly round ups but they'll be back-aplenty this Friday. I'm also keen to share with you my high-street and high-fashion wish-lists (both equally unattainable right now) and finally, at least one or two ootd posts. So there's a heads up for the week ahead on with0utacare. 

Have a lovely relaxing Sunday and enjoy the week ahead without a care. Yes I just fit the blog title into a casual sentence. Smooth right?

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