OUR HEARTS MARCH TO THE SAME BEAT

 

FEDORA // H&M (SIMILAR)

NECKLACE* // SHANTIQUE DESIGNS

JACKET* // MISSGUIDED

DRESS* // PRIMARK (SIMILAR)

BOOTS* // MISSGUIDED

CLUTCH* // MIGHTY PURSE

BRACELET* // ANNA LOU OF LONDON*

RINGS // ANNA LOU OF LONDON*, IDLE HANDS*, VINTAGE, MARKET, REGAL ROSE

PHOTOS: ALEX INKIN

LYRICS: YOU AND ME - YOU+ME

This picturesque background and summery outfit may give it away, but these photos were taken a couple of months ago on my mini holiday to Amsterdam!  The weather was gorgeous, although I packed all skirts/dresses and we rented bikes every day, so had a bit of trouble!  This clutch was a lifesaver because I was able to just loop it on my handlebars, it contains a portable charger, and fit everything I needed, meaning I didn't have to lug around a heavy backpack with my cameras in (I left that to Alex, heheheh).  I also got a snazzy little keyring for it from a random guy at a market stall who asked where my necklace was from, so I gave him the website and he gave me it in return - I can't remember what the name is for it but it tells you the dates/days/months etc for every day up to 2040 (for example I can find out that my birthday will be on a Sunday in 2022 - pointless but pretty cool!).  I do have a couple more outfits from 'Dam as well as a vlog so stay tuned for that!

AMY X

UNPIN YOUR BUTTERFLIES // STATUS ANXIETY BAG GIVEAWAY

  

FEDORA // H&M (SIMILAR)

NECKLACE* // SHANTIQUE DESIGNS
MAXI DRESS* // MISSGUIDED
TOP* // MISSGUIDED
BELT // VINTAGE
SHORTS* // NEW LOOK

BAG* // STATUS ANXIETY

BOOTS* // ARK

CUFF* // SHANTIQUE DESIGNS
RINGS // LOST AT SEA*, CHXRMED*

PHOTOS: POLLY THOMSON STOREY
LYRICS: NARA - ALT-J

I got very lucky with these photos - it had been raining all day and by the time we got round to shooting the photos it was starting to get dark, but somehow they managed to turn out well!  Shooting on top of car parks is now my favourite thing as you can do what you like and not care because there's no one around, and I just think the background looks rad!  I had so much fun swishing around in this maxi from Missguided, it's actually a dress but I prefer wearing it as a kimono to dress it down a little (and because there's a ton of buttons and I'm lazy).  

For me, this look is the perfect balance between grunge and boho, and I definitely want to go for this kind of vibe more often - since starting work in an office it's so easy to slip into lazy dressing, ie. jeans & a t-shirt every day and I don't want to get myself into a style rut!  What do you guys do to spice up everyday outfits?

Anyway, onto the giveaway!  The lovely people over at Status Anxiety have very kindly let me give away one of their gorgeous bags.  Mine is such high quality and I'm just in love with it - the leather is buttery soft, the fur is so silky and it's the perfect size - if you'd like to get your hands on one, just follow the steps below!

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AMY X

A FLOOD OF BLOOD TO THE HEART

    

CHOKER* // LOST AT SEA

JACKET* // MISSGUIDED

DRESS* // CHICWISH

BOOTS* // MISSGUIDED
LIPS // MAC BOYFRIEND STEALER

LYRICS: BLOODFLOOD PT II - ALT J

PHOTOS: ALEX INKIN

As Halloween is slowly creeping up on us, I thought I'd post this outfit, as (in my opinion) it has a slight witchy vibe to it.  I absolutely love the Missguided Zazula jackets and actually own the nude one as well (outfit post coming soon!) - it's so soft and the perfect piece to layer underneath when it starts to get a bit more chilly.  The cut-out on this dress is such a unique piece and I'm actually really impressed with the quality and fit - usually it's a little questionable from the Chinese-based sites, but Chicwish always deliver, very impressed.  This was my day-to-night look from my three-day bender in London the other week, hence why the photos are a little lacklustre as I was totally shattered!

PS. As you guys probably have noticed, I use lyrics as the titles for my outfit posts, and I thought you might want to know what kind of music I listen to, so will now start linking to the song in future posts!
AMY X

STOLEN DANCE

  

COLLAR // H&M (SIMILAR)
DRESS* // JONES + JONES
BAG* // MISSGUIDED
ANKLE STRAPS* // MISSGUIDED
SHOES* // ARK
RINGS // INFINITINE*, VINTAGE, INFINITINE*
LIPS // MAC RUSSIAN RED

Today is a sad day people, because this is the very last set of outfit photos with the pretty white wardrobe background!  In case you didn't know, I moved house a couple of months back, out of the place I pretty much grew up in, and I genuinely had a little cry while driving away - I felt like I was in a crappy movie with my car filled to the windows and my potted plant on my knee haha.  It's the end of an era, and the start of more adventurous outfit photos, every cloud has a silver lining!

It may seem like smooth sailing, but a couple of months down the line I'm still unpacking all my stuff, and realise I own a ridiculous amount of clothing, so I'm selling it all on my Depop (@amyvalentinex)!
AMY X

LILAC HAZE

 

FEDORA // H&M (SIMILAR)

COLLAR // H&M (SIMILAR)

DRESS* // MOTEL ROCKS

SOCKS // TOPSHOP

JELLY SHOES // JUJU

A very minimal outfit today - wanted to keep it simple and base everything around this pretty Motel dress, love the cut-out on the back!  I went all over metallics with the collar and glittery footwear, and can you spy my new nails?  Love them!  I don't know if you can tell (I hope you can't!) but I'm extremely hungover in these photos, I'd been meaning to take photos for ages but it's been raining pretty much 24/7, and this day it was clear so I had to take the opportunity, oh the things I do for you guys! #BloggerProbz

AMY X

HELLO OCTOBER

    

HAT // H&M (SIMILAR)

TATTOO CHOKER* // DAISY MAE JEWELLERY

HAND NECKLACE* // DRUZY DREAMS

QUARTZ NECKLACE* // EUPHORIA CREATIONS

CARDIGAN* // ASOS

TEE* // STYLEMOI

SHORTS* // NEW LOOK

BOOTS* // MISSGUIDED

LIPS // MAC BOYFRIEND STEALER

Hello October!  I'm totally embracing autumn this year - I even had my first pumpkin spice latte the other day (so not worth the hype, just saying) and I love the fall colours in these photos.  This midi cardigan is my new fave thing - perfect for layering and I can button it up all the way down if it gets cold!  It's part of the Nineties Normal trend on ASOS so I thought I'd keep it simple with hints at 90s grunge, with the choker, slouchy tee & chunky boots.  This has definitely made it into one of my favourite outfits this season - what's your autumn wardrobe must have?

AMY X

OOTD Video // How I style CAT Boots

 

BEANIE* // STAG CLOTHING

NECKLACE* // PASTEL CLOUDS

CARDIGAN // PRIMARK

TEE* // GRIM APPAREL

SHORTS* // SHEINSIDE

BAG* // USC FASHION

BOOTS* // CAT FOOTWEAR

I thought I'd change it up a little and upload an outfit via YouTube rather than photos!  I couldn't help but include a couple of photos too though - but I spent a little while editing the video together so it would be awesome if you could give it a watch!  Let me know if you do like it and if I should make more like this!

AMY X

YOU BURN FIRST

   

BEANIE* // STAG CLOTHING

NECKLACE* // BLACK SHEEP BOUTIQUE

BOMBER* // DROP DEAD

TOP* // HONOUR OVER GLORY

SHORTS* // WE ARE COW

BOOTS* // CAT FOOTWEAR

RINGS // PASTEL CLOUDS*, FORAGE + FIND* & MARKETS

This photo set has definitely made it into my favourites - I honestly wasn't expecting much at the top of a multi-storey car park but the dusk light was perfect, and there's the bonus of having no people around, therefore no awkward onlookers!
This outfit follows the general pattern of what I wear on a day-to-day basis; shorts, chunky shoes and a tee was basically my college uniform I wore it so often.  I love the colours; a change from black, but also not too in your face - add a pair of sheer tights or long socks, and this is the perfect transitional outfit.  Lastly - a recent addition to my shoe collection, my CAT boots are outrageously comfortable and go with everything, plus the silver detail on this pair is awesome, think they're slowly replacing my battered old creepers!

AMY X

Friday at London Fashion Week #OMLFW

     

JACKET* // OH MY LOVE

TOP* // PRIMARK

SKIRT* // FASHION UNION

BOOTS* // ASH VIA BRAND BOUDOIR

NECKLACES // ANNA LOU OF LONDON*, DRUZY DREAMS*, ASTRID & MIYU*

RINGS // DRUZY DREAMS*, ROGUE + WOLF*, GOOD GIRL JEWELRY*, INFINITINE*

MONOGRAM BRACELET* // ANNA LOU OF LONDON

What's this? A blog post published in a (somewhat) timely manner after an event? Yep, you guys better believe it. This fashion week I was an ambassador for Oh My Love so have written a coverage of my time at LFW along with more photos from the day over on their blog, read it here!

AMY X