Mango winter coat.
It arrived!!!!!!
I got home today to find a large cardboard box waiting for me on the dining room table, I knew what it was instantly. Though I was a bit anxious at ordering from a website I haven't used before, the delivery was pretty quick. The website states 2-4 days and I ordered at about 1 am Monday morning (I've no idea why I was up at that time!) and here we are on Thursday and it has arrived! I ordered size 'S' and it fits beautifully, the length is just about right and very reminiscent of 70s shearling coats. The colour is a touch darker than the website but i'm pretty happy with that, it contrasts well with the lining. I can see me wearing this with a lot of different outfits and I am looking forward to styling it and testing what works well with it. It won't keep me dry when it rains but it will certainly keep me toasty when the winter cold really sets in. Overall I am incredibly impressed with my purchase from Mango and I would definitely recommend them not only for the quality of the clothing but also for their service as a retailer. You can see the photos below -
Disclaimer - All views expressed in this post are that of the author and are no way endorsed by Mango or any other third party.
That 70's coat!
It's Monday which means that everyone is feeling a little down at the start of a new week and let's face it everyone would rather stay in bed on a Monday morning for an extra hour! I for one missed my alarm this morning and was only awoken by my mother asking if I was actually going to get up today. So the day didn't quite start off as planned but it needn't all be bad, for one thing - Mango has a 30% flash sale on!!! Obviously to cure my dose of Monday blues I have indulged in a little something to warm my cockles on a cold winters day and so I have purchased an item I have been craving for awhile now, a cosy Shearling coat. Depending on your budget it is a rather eye watering £69.99 but with the added 30% I got it for £48.99 and I've a feeling it is going to be an investment that I won't regret.
Mango - FAUX SHEARLING-LINED COAT £69.99
Not only is it clearly one of the best coats I have ever laid these blue eyes upon but it is right on trend channeling that 70s vibe that took over the AW runway shows and is slowly creeping into all the high street stores. I'll let you in on a secret, i'm not fully convinced by 1970s fashion but like all crazy trends - with a little moderation it can really work! I'm feeling this coat with a tailored shirt tucked into some ripped skinny jeans and a pair of brogues and a messy textured mop to finish it off! If you are feeling the Shearling love but not quite the style of this one then I've included some more options below to get you inspired!
| Bank -BLONDE & BLONDE FAUX SHEEPSKIN COAT £55.00 | Asos - BELLFIELD FAUX SHEEPSKIN COAT £70.00 | Missguided - COCO FAUX LEATHER SHEARLING JACKET BLACK £49.99 | Mango - FAUX SHEARLING-LINED COAT £79.99 |
Disclaimer - This post is in no way endorsed by Mango and all views are my own. Basically...I'm just a happy customer!
Creating.
A magical thing happened last week when I was staying with my old fashion buddies - I made something! That doesn't sound magical I know, however it has been about a year and half since I last used my sewing skills and actually made something and I’m telling you now, it felt good! I completely forgot how much I love designing and making clothes and the pride that comes with standing back and admiring a finished garment. It all started when I went with my friend Rachel to a fabric shop as she was looking for viscose jersey. I found some really nice off white ribbed fabric and the store assistant told me that all fabrics on those rails were a pound a meter. One thing you need to know about me is that I am an absolute fabric junkie! If I find fabric that I like then I HAVE to buy it, regardless of whether I need it or not - so as you can imagine being told that the fabric in front of me was so cheap I couldn’t resist the urge to spend some money. That is when I came across the beautiful mint green textured fabric that helped me produce my first piece since leaving uni. I wanted it and for once I knew that it was going to be turned into something. Below I’ve added photos of the process of making my jacket; my ideas came from biker jackets and parkas but softened by pastel colours and an unconventional fabric for those styles -
I did actually buy a book of coat patterns a few weeks ago that I was going to take with me however I left it at home so this was also a test of my drafting and pattern cutting abilities because all I had to work with was a basic bodice and collar block. Also as a side note - the dress underneath is one Rachel made in college I just could not be bothered to take it off of her mannequin!
This was the finished toile of the jacket, as you can probably see I didn't try neatening it - I wanted to get the jacket finished as soon as possible seeing as I only had a few days until I went home. As you will see below the final thing looks a bit different due to the fabric type used and the added interfacing and topstitching detail.
This is the finished garment, however without the drawstring cord as I had to do that on the train home. It looks very different on a person and I am aiming to get an outfit post done that will contain it, I did wear it a few days ago paired with black jeans, white sandals and a white tee but I didn't have time to take a picture. IT's probably the best thing I have ever made and it was nice to actually be able to make something without university tutors watching everything I did and trying to make me change it.
Outfit of the Day #2 - casual
Top - Topshop (old)
Skirt - Topshop (old)
Boots - Topshop (old)
Bag - George @ Asda
So i convinced my mum to take a picture of my outfit on the way to the doctors today, good news is that i am getting better and i will be back at work next week, however i do have to go to hospital next week as well for some tests. It's good news really though because we are seeing progress. On to the outfit - it is going to become increasingly apparent through my outfit posts that i'm a bit of a sucker for stripy tops, i'm not sure why though. Most of the items i'm wearing are old but the jacket and bag are fairly new, i love my jacket so much and it was a bargain from TK Maxx £30! Excuse the face in the last photo as well, i was concerned by my mum's shaky camera skills...
Leather Love.
I was recently looking for a coloured leather jacket, but i couldn't find exactly what i wanted and after posting about Haim's style yesterday i found myself compelled to search again. I had a browse through some of my favourite websites as well as having a good google session and i have found the most perfect pink leather jacket possible! To say i am in love with this jacket is an understatement - it is perfect - the only problem that i face now is lack of funding. Damn my bad health and inability to go to work! I am determined to get this jacket but sadly i may have to let it go. Sigh. The others are just some beauties that i came across on various websites, the black Topshop number is a jacket that i have admired and lusted after from afar for awhile. The R13 jacket is a fantastic example of your traditional motorcycle jacket with an high fashion edge, it's something that i cannot afford but a little eye candy never went amiss. I'm feeling ripped jeans and plain tees or floral dresses with these jackets to liven up a Spring/Summer wardrobe. Who needs fussy little cardigans ladies, when you can rock up in your leathers!?
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