Layer up with leather, 3 Autumnal looks.

Autumn is here!

Season Fix Style Edit.
Three style ideas for your leather shorts.

  So, as always get out your layered knits and start to polish those boots because we will sure be needing them.

Autumn is around the corner (if you live in England, it's already starting to feel like autumn with the dreary rain and cloudy days...) but don't fret, because with a new season comes a new wardrobe! (or at least in my imaginary wardrobe...).

For me, autumn is all about the natural colours that go along with the changing season, burgundy's and reds, oranges, dark greens, mustards and navy's. So, along those lines and inspired by my personal and slightly naughty spend up on shopping the other day... I've created three layered transitional outfits styled around leather shorts, also including similar alternative items of clothing and accessories to that featured and some change up extras to bring your outfit full circle, day to night, warm to chilly and casual to smart.

1. Dark elegance and minimalist texture. 
This outfit focuses on minimalism with the layering of texture and materials speaking for itself with only a subtle slip of colour. Leather shorts layered on top of either lycra or knitted tights. The simple yet beautifully cut delicate lace detail crop, fluffy and fun pom hair accessory and a suede leather rust coloured bag adding an overall autumnal feel.

 Outfit 

Leather Shorts

Navy Tights  

Crop Top

Cardi

Leather Jacket

  Accessories 

Nail Polish

Bag

Ring

Necklace

Pom Hair Tie

Mid Heel Boots

 2. 70's and orange.
The 70's are on trend and orange is in so, with autumn on the doorstep this trend is totally welcomed. This outfit looks at incorporating the on trend staples and the classic autumnal orange with a chic city vibe pairing the perfect orange lip with a modern funky hair pom and a pair of step out in style mid heels.

 Outfit 

Leather Shorts

Stripe top

Tights

 Accessories  

Scarf

Boots

Orange hair pom

Ring

Lip liner and Lipstick

Earrings

3.  Suede persuasion.
Its time to think suede with this outfit, layering up the leathers and tying it all together with stand out gorgeous emerald shade accessories. (...which is bound to stun!) Accompanied with statement, flash back to the 60's, ankle booties and a black nail polish that radiates sass and romantic class.



 Outfit  

Leather Shorts

Suede Crop

Tights

Coat

 Accessories  

Scarf

Boots

Nail polish

Earring

    Similar items and occasion variations:  

Here, I've listed a few variations for different occasions and similar items to suit personal style and body shape. With occasions ranging from winter knit tights and light knit layers to a suedette skirt and platform boots for smarter occasions and finally a durable yet super fun floral print backpack just in time for the back to school season.

(Click images to go to linked webpage.)

 

   

 

           

 

   

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 It's time to love you and leave you now but as always, I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Also if you have any tips or fave trends for autumn I'd love to hear what's on your autumn loves list. 

If you end up buy any of the above looks or pieces feel free to comment below or tag me on instagram and twitter. (I:@apesjackson and T:@aprilroseo). I'm always interested to see what combinations you come up with!

Much love,  -A
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That's all for now folks,

 

XOXO -A

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Grunging it up.

May-day for those layers.

 

With the weather on that rollercoaster transition, loading up those layers will undoubtedly save your skin!

My fave go to layering piece is the classic and no where near underappreciated Tartan Shirt. This staple has always popped up and been on tend, whether its the grungy style of Emily Field from PLL (calling all Pretty Little Liars fans out there ;)) or Cara Delevingne on the go.

 

 

Turn that comfy lounge outfit in to a May day staple, I've layered a light stripe tee over a black vest, of course thrown on my trusty tartan shirt, my comfiest leggings, and slipped on my rose gold slipons.

 

For similar items check out these links...  

Red Tartan Shirt

Basic leggings

Stripe Tee

Rose Gold Watch

 

 

That's all for now folks,

 

XOXO -A
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Embrace the Chic in Spring Chick.

Highlight That Spring Glow.

My top three tips and spring trends that'll get you looking and feeling like that spring sunshine.

The Beachy wave.

Get those locks looking chic and summer ready! Light and bronzy highlights or a cute ombre was all the rage last summer but why wait for the trends when you can be the trend setter?! Either way, it'll be sure to embrace the spring shine and add an unmissable glow! And of course you can't forget about that classic beachy wave that gives all the signs of an effortless, natural radiance. (To avoid using heat tools and damaging those locks that we want looking super soft and healthy just plait your hair before bed and it truly will be effortless and look totally chic chick ;)).

 

Its all about the Sierra.

Take a stunning sunning selfie and add that old school, LA sunshine chic you'll be sure to be noticed for. (Instagrams Sierra Filters up there for that spring flair).

 

Dash of baby pink to make the world wink. ;)

Become a part of spring and embrace your inner flower. Pink is my fave colour (if you couldn't tell by the blog...) and it's the perf colour to brighten up any spring day, not mention it's a classic, chic staple whether your going for the cute girly girl or the soft grunge vibe or jazzing up that festival look and anywhere in between.

 

 

Don't forget to comment anymore spring trends or top tips you'll be sure not to be with out in the upcoming spring months. Once again, that's all for now folks, see you next time!

xoxo -A
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Tuedays Newsday. Outfit of the day.

Perfect for that spring shine and those spring chills.

The very first post for the Tuesdays Newsday series. Most loved spring outfit.

Tuesdays Newsday; every Tuesday you'll get a quickity snipity blog post about my Tuesday. Ranging from outfits of the day to an embarrassing (and hilarious, as they always are...) experience.

(...what have I let myself in for?!)

 

But let's get back to the main aim of the post shall we? #Ootd ;)  

 

In my opinion, layering those light knits over a pretty floral cami will be sure to give you the double take look this spring. Pairing with your fave comfy leggings (Spot the white paint on mine... opps. It just comes with the Art Student territory). Matching this look with the cutest, on trend shoe, the classic slip on and brightening up with rose gold, the prefect colour for spring! The light toned metal defiantly adds a shine and glow to any outfit. (This is deffo my go to spring shoe!) For extra oomph I added a ditsy floral ring, simple gold midi ring and my rose gold (surprise, surprise...) watch from Olivia Burton.

To Transition in to the evening swap up your light knit for your fave leather jacket (I went for my fave brown biker jacket!) Grab the classic, black structured mini satchel and maybe give a dark pink or red lip a whirl.

 

Items featured:

Floral Cami (or Red Floral)

Basic Leggings

Rose Gold Slip Ons- H&M, ASOS & Ted Baker (via Asos)

Olivia Burton Rose Gold Watch

Basic Gold Midi Ring

Pandora Flower Ring

Black Light Knit Cardi

Topshop Cat Eye Sunglasses

Black Mini Satchel- ASOS 

Biker Jacket

(All links are the exact if not similar products shown/mentioned in images above).

So, grab those shades and enjoy the day in a rocking spring look!

Be sure to comment any of your fave outfits of the day or maybe your go to spring item! :)

 

 

 

To get my go to spring hair look, check out my previous BlogPost 'Getting your crimp on' http://bitches-be-blogging.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/getting-your-crimp-on.html

 

 

xoxo -A
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