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2017 has been and gone and a new year is suddenly upon us. Last year has been full of many ups and downs for me. I started my Masters degree at Northumbria, I have met people who will change my life forever and I have left some people behind. 2017 was the year where I really tried to figure myself out, I focused on my weight loss, education and loving myself.

I have come out of 2017 a much more positive person and let’s hope 2018 brings amazing things.

The one thing that has changed over the last couple of years is my style. I have always been very much into my fashion from a young age, I always wanted to look different and quirky. I have said goodbye to vintage and preppy clothing and my style has really come in on its own. I feel happy and confident.

Here is a quick look at some of my favourite looks over 2017.

Where & What For: London, Maccabees farewell tour, Alexandra Palace.

Wearing: Vintage jacket, Top, Jeans, & Boots – Topshop

Where & What For: Venice, Italy, Holiday

Wearing: LEFT: Top – Topshop Skirt & Bag – Primark RIGHT: Dress – Primark, Sliders – Topshop

Where & What For: Teesside, My 24th Birthday

Wearing: Jumpsuit – New Look, Jacket – Missguided, Boots – Topshop

Where & What For: My Nanna’s house, Lunch

Wearing: Jumper & Bag – New Look, Jeans – Topshop, Shoes – H&M

Where & What For: Middlesbrough, my leaving party for work to start University

Wearing: Top – River Island, Jeans – New Look, Shoes – Topshop, Bag – Michael Kors

Where & What For: Newcastle, Mini Golf

Wearing: Dress, Shoes, Sunglasses & Bag – New Look, Jacket – Missguided

7. Where & What for: Teesside, little brothers 21st birthday

Wearing: Top – Boohoo, Jeans – Topshop, Shoes – New Look

Where & What For: Teesside, Friends leaving party to Mallorca

Wearing: Top – New Look, Jeans & Shoes – Topshop, Bag – Michael Kors

Where & What For: Newcastle, University

Wearing: Top, Skirt & Coat – New Look

10. Where & What For: Teesside, Christmas catch up with the girls

Wearing: Dress – I Saw It First, Shoes – Topshop, Bag – Michael Kors

Thank you for taking a look at my outfits over 2017. I hope you had an amazing 2017 and an even better 2018.

What were your highlights of 2017? Let me know in the comments down below.

As you can see in my previous post, New York was an amazing experience. Looking back at my outfits is just making me miss New York more and more. Especially with the grim, rainy weather back in London, it was nice to finally get some summer gear on and free my legs of tights. With it officially being summer in the UK, it may be time to get the holiday clothes out on show.

So here is what I wore in NY:

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a good pinafore/dungaree dress, so it was inevitable I was going to bring one along to NY. I love this look, it’s so easy to pull off and can easily be dressed up with a big, black hat and some nice, high, chunky-healed boots. I am a little bit in love with stripes at the minute, as it can really make a simple outfit stand out. I teamed this outfit with a red bag and red lipstick to really make the whole piece pop, and I do love a bit of red to make me stand out.

T-shirt: Primark Pinafore Dress: Bohoo Boots: Topshop Bag: New Look

My next look was this pretty, floral dress by ASOS. I saved this dress especially for New York and it was perfect for the weather. I wore this dress to go to a Broadway show and then to a roof-top bar. The floaty sleeves, high neck and pattern clashes, really make the dress. I teamed this dress with my all-time favourite 70s style boots from Topshop (that I got my cheeky 60% staff uniform discount off). You can’t see in the photographs but they have a beautiful tortoiseshell effect on the heel, which really makes them unusual and eye-catching.

Dress: ASOS Boots: Topshop Bag: Michael Kors

I really like this outfit, I am a massive fan of red. I was always wary of red because of being a natural ginger, but who knew, red really looks good on a ginger! At first I felt, self conscious in this dress because I never wear low neck lines. I have quite large chest that I like to keep hidden, but I plucked up the courage and bought this plunging neck-line wrap dress – and boy I am glad I did! It was a rubbish day weather wise in New York, so I opted for tights and my all-time favourite denim jacket. I live in this jacket – the Planet Hollywood logo on the front and back really make this jacket stand out from the others.

Polka dot dress: ASOS Denim Jacket: Vintage Shop Tote Bag: Lush

Last but not least, my Topshop ensemble. I wore this outfit because I knew it was going to be a long, activity-filled day . Both the off-the-shoulder top and ripped Lucas jeans are from Topshop. I am really loving the off the shoulder look, it’s great for showing a little bit of skin when you want to. However in my case, I got some pretty bad sun burn when wearing this top… I am also loving Topshop’s Lucas jeans – these are my second pair. They are mom/boyfriend style without being too baggy. I really recommend the black pair, I never take them off!

Top: Topshop Jeans: Topshop Sunglasses: New Look Shoes: Dr Marten

So there you go, my NY style. I love sharing my outfits on Instagram too, so if you want have a look feel free. The link is on the right hand side of the homepage.

Thank you so much for reading.

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2017 – A Year In Clothing

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