FASHION: HALLOWEEN INSPIRATION

From top right clockwise: Lace Rabbit Ears, Bat Socks, Halloween Ebony Armour Claws, Pumpkin King Makeup, Cat and Graveyard Candle, Skeleton Tights, Spiderweb Necklace, Skull Ring, House of Holland Bloody Thirsty Nails, Halloween Rolling Pin, Fangs iPhone Case, Lace Mask

Every year around the beginning of October I get a faint gnawing sensation that I should be doing something. Something... halloweeny. As the days wear on, the clocks change and November approaches, the feeling grows until it's suddenly 30th October and I have 24 hours to create a halloween costume which bridges that ever elusive scary-sexy gap but, in it's entirety, costs no more than £10... Oh. Holy. Jesus. I'm sure we've all been there. And whilst I'm certain that there are people who pull this off with gracious aplomb, i'm sadly not one of them.

But this year I shall be a social pariah no more. I've given myself 5 whole days of prep. I've even bought a dress and special makeup. THAT'S how committed I am to avoid the usual Halloween humiliation. So if, like me, you're usually a tardy ill-prepared mess, here's a bit of Halloween inspiration to get you inspired. Before it's too late... 

STYLE: PINK TO BLACK

 

KIMONO & NECKLACE - MINT VELVET, PLAYSUIT - MISS SELFRIDGE, BOOTS - NEW LOOK

   

I've been eyeing up this kimono from Mint Velvet for the past couple of weeks until I finally decided that life, and my wardrobe, just wouldn't be complete without it. I love the tie-dye ombre effect from dreamy pastel pink to black and it goes perfectly with any all-black ensemble, including my trusty black playsuit. It's such a versatile piece, and I cant wait to layer it up when it gets colder with a black polo neck, jeans, and nude boots too. Dreamy!

STYLE: WE KEEP ON CLIMBING

TROUSERS AND HEADSCARF - H&M, TEE - PRIMARK, SANDALS - CHICWISH, NECKLACE - BOOHOO, ANKLET - THRIFTED.

We've been having the most wonderful heatwave here over the past week, so i decided it was high-time i busted out not only the sandals but also the midriff! Oh yes. It. Is. Happening.

As I'm planning a holiday somewhere nice and hot later in the year, I'm on a mission to save some serious pennies over the coming months by restyling some older pieces in my wardrobe in the hopes that this will keep me and my credit card away from those pesky shops. I actually love finding new ways to wear things, especially old forgotten pieces that you find stuffed in the back of your wardrobe, so I'm thinking this could be a fun challenge. 

This is a pretty thrifty outfit as these trousers go way back to summer two years ago when i wore them in this post whilst strolling around Arthurs Seat. I love them so much and think the unique pattern means they're easy to style with a simple white or black tee. 

These Chicwish sandals are a regular in my wardrobe once the sun comes out as they instantly vamp up any outfit. I've had them for a year now and styled them previously with socks - because in very special, unique cases socks and sandals are acceptable - in posts here and here. Talk about thrifty!

Hope you're all enjoying the sun :)