Inside my style mind!

Ok, so this Zara jacket is my latest acquisition. Inspired by 3 or 4 people. How did I reach the conclusion I needed this jacket in my life?! Well, here goes.....

First off, I saw this post by Donna and became very enamoured by her military jacket (love the way Donna has styled it herself!).....the cogs were already whirring as you will see by the comment I left saying how I thought it would be perfect with a pair of boyfriends and my Adidas Stan Smiths (I was already thinking that a jacket would be my next purchase too!).

Low and behold the very next day I see this fabulous post from Becky here showcasing just the item I need in my life....the aforementioned military jacket! Now Becky has stolen the style of the one that we all worship at the *Alt* of.....as you can see here!

Cue a little try on! Starting off with the boyfriends and Stans!

Zara jacket (current here)

Forever 21 tee (current here)

Gap original jeans (similar here)

Adidas Stan Smith's (via eBay, buy here)

Trying to channel the *Alt* a bit more here!

Zara jacket (current here)

Topshop tee (Spring 2014)

Uniqlo urban sweat pants (A/W 2014, similar here from ASOS)

Zara shoes (via eBay)

My next purchase goes perfectly with both of my recent purchases. There was a certain annual bloggers meet up in London Town last weekend....it's a big stress to dress for anyway when you know you are going to be in a room with so many stylish ladies. I knew I would be going out after and going to the Wembley cup final the following day. I didn't want to lug a suitcase around so I needed to cram my overnight stuff and a couple outfit up-daters in a small Longchamp tote! I felt the need to take a dressy shoe for the evening.....just in case! I wore my Converse there as they were ideal for pounding the pavements on Saturday & Sunday. I managed to snag these little Zara beauties on eBay and was relieved that they arrived just in time to stow in my tote!

These little kitten heeled courts would have been perfect to spruce up my daytime outfit of H&M faux leather leggings and Tux jacket. Did I actually wear the shoes....did I heck! It lashed down and so the Converse stayed on. Here's the outfit I wore. 

H&M tux jacket (current, here, this comes up small, I bought a 14!)

Alexander Wang Tee (similar here)

H&M faux leather leggings (current, here)

Balenciaga bag (ancient, though similar here)

Accessorize necklace (current here)

I managed to score another complete and utter bargain thanks to those lovely ladies on Avenue 57! Yes I know I keep banging on about them but there really is some fabulous stuff being shared there so if you haven't already signed up I suggest you head on over there now! I managed to grab this gorgeous leather look skirt in my local Sainsburys for a mere £6.60! Paired with the new Zara shoes and a little J Crew sweater, well...happy outfit days!

J Crew sweater (similar here)

Sainbury's leather look skirt (sadly found instore, not online)

Zara shoes (via eBay)

I think the new jacket goes perfectly over this too!

On so onto this weeks outfits....

Starting things of classy with a pub loo selfie #fromwhereistand shot!

Mango coatigan (A/W 2014, sold out)

Zara Jeans (current here)

Converse Hi-Tops (here)

Marks and Spencer man bag (current here)

Trying to get a Spring in my step with shades of grey!

Topshop coat (A/W 2014, similar here)

Gap sweatshirt (sale A/W 2014)

Zara Jeans (current here)

Adidas Stan Smith's (via eBay, buy here)

Marks and Spencer man bag (current here)

Topshop coat

Uniqlo shirt

Gap sweater

ASOS Ridley jeans

Converse Hi-Tops (here)

Marks and Spencer man bag (current here)

Channeling the *Alt* again in navy and flares!

ASOS coat 

M&S sweater

Zara flares

Oasis boots

Jigsaw bag (via eBay)

At last...the ankles are out for Spring! 

MuuBaa leather jacket (via ASOS, similiar here) 

Zara stripe top (sale 2014, similar here)

Gap original fit jeans (old, similar here)

Adidas Stan Smith's (via eBay, buy here)

Jigsaw bag (via eBay)

Would love to hear how you've been inspired lately! Please do share!

As always I love reading and responding to your comments.

Back soon!

Michelle xx