Buy My Stuff on Depop Please!

Depop username: sommer_guy (link here)

As I am a big fan of selling my items on E-bay week after week due to my forever overflowing wardrobe, I have been introduced to Depop. Depop is very similar to E-bay but the only difference being that your identity is shown and your item auctions don't have a expiry date unless the item is bought. But the best bit is that there is no insertion fees, yaaaay! Depop is definitely a faster way of uploading your items as I feel it can take a very long time to upload items on E-bay; with Depop it only takes two to three minutes. Literally. It is easy to set up a Depop account but Depop can only be used as an app as the whole point was for people to be able to have the convenience of purchasing or uploading from their pocket. The only downside I have with Depop is that you can only upload four images of your item whereas on E-bay 12 free images can be uploaded. Also, as there is no auction expiry time, your item may never sell and if you're desperate for funds this can be a bit of a pain, that's when E-bay comes in handy. Overall, I think I am going to use Depop on a regular basis and I definitely recommend it. My Depop username is listed above, it would be great if you could check my items out. Thank you! :)

Until next time, 

Sommer x

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It's finally time to get the kimono out!

1. (Similar) Pretty Little Thing Piper Leopard Print Kimono (link here) - £18.00

2. Primark Fluffy Cropped White Turtleneck Tee 

3. Topshop Baxter Black Skinny Jeans (link here) - £40.00 (I'm also selling these on E-bay, link here grab a bargain!)

4. E-bay Chunky Black Ankle Boots (link here) - £12.32

As the weather is going through a hormonal phase, I thought I would brave it and get the kimono out! These pictures were taken last week, therefore, it was pretty warm. I'm not a big fan of leopard print but I fell in love with this leopard print kimono as soon as I saw it. I purchased it from Daisy Street and it has a gorgeous silk like material feel to it. The kimono is a waterfall design and I think it's a lovely fit and goes with anything. Unfortunately, it is out of stock on Daisy Street but I found one similar on Pretty Little Thing (see the link above for the kimono.) 

I paired the kimono with a fluffy cropped white turtleneck tee from Primark which are very much sought after. These are available in many colours but I feel the white one can be paired with plenty of things. The top is quite cropped, I'm not a fan of cropped items so I will probably wear a vest underneath or high waisted bottoms. I wore my Topshop Baxter Skinny Jeans on the bottom. I have ummed and ahhed over these jeans for the past two years as they aren't really my type as I like high waisted jeans but then I discovered the Joni jeans, which are the best thing ever. I am selling the Baxter jeans on E - bay (check out the links above for link - get a good bargain) as I have just bought the Joni jeans in black. 

Lastly, I wore my new ankle boots purchased from E-bay for £12.32, bargain, right? They are from China and they arrived a little under four weeks, but it's worth it! I thought I would pair these boots with this outfit as it is a pretty sophisticated look. 

Until next time, 

Sommer x

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My Favourite Gingham Print Pieces

Firstly, I apologise for my lack of posts this week.  I am currently loving the gingham trend that is causing a storm within the fashion industry. Below, are my favourite Gingham pieces.

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         1. Topshop Gingham Jeans £38 - Found here

2. Topshop Gingham Scuba Tee £28.00 - Found here

3. New Look Gingham Check Tube Skirt £9.99 - Found here

4. Daisy Street Theoni Drop Waist Gingham Dress £14.99 - Found here

Aren't these Gingham pieces just amazing? I currently own the two Topshop pieces and I love them! Joni Jeans from Topshop are the comfiest jeans ever as they are quite stretchy. The Gingham Tee from Topshop is quite a flattering fit I find. It is a little cropped than I had hoped for but it looks great as a matching set with the Gingham Joni jeans. Previously, I wanted to purchase the Gingham matching set from Topshop but it was quite pricey and the top was a vest top and I'm not overly keen on exposing the tops of my arms. But here is the link for it here. I also want a Gingham skirt. I am in two minds whether I want the skirt to be a skater style or a more fitted style. I am unsure whether to purchase the skirt above as I am yet to make a decision but I do like this skirt. It is a fitted, pencil skirt style and is a great price at only £9.99. What a bargain!. My next favourite piece is the drop waist Gingham dress from Daisy Street. I absolutely adore Daisy Street. They are always on point with the current trends and their prices are extremely reasonable. I have had my eye on this dress for quite a while now. It's different from any other Gingham dresses I have seen. I particularly like the drop waist and I like the turned up sleeves as I have noticed many of other Gingham dresses I have seen have had cap sleeves which show off the tops of the arms and as I said previously, I'm not keen on that. And this dress is only £19.99, bargain again!. 

I hope you are loving the Gingham trend too! :) 

Until next time, 

Sommer x

It's All About The Velvet

Velvet Burgundy Wine Oversized Shirt purchased from Wanderland £18 - website found here

Urban Outfitters BDG Velvet Leggings in Paisley - sold out but found here

Dr Martens Chelsea Boots £65 - found here

 One of my weakness trends of the year is velvet. I call it my weakness trend because I overbuy on the stuff. I just love the texture and feel of velvet - it just screams the 90's!
I am wearing an oversized burgundy wine coloured velvet shirt. I bought this shirt a a year and a half ago from Wanderland who have a boutique shop on ASOS Marketplace. This is the type of clothing I like to wear when I just want to throw an outfit on and feel comfortable yet stylish. If you love the 90's trend, you should definitely check out Wanderland on ASOS Marketplace as they have so many bargains and gorgeous pieces. The link for Wanderland on ASOS Marketplace is listed above.
I purchased the BDG Paisley Velvet Leggings in September 2013. I have received so many compliments on these leggings. The print is gorgeous and really distinctive. They are great quality and the velvet material still remains after many washes. Unfortunately, these leggings have now sold out online, however, you may be able to find similar pairs on E - bay or at other retail stores.
I have paired this outfit with my Dr Martens Chelsea Boots. I adore these shoes. These are my most comfortable shoes that I own. I purchased these via E - bay as they are quite pricey from the Dr Martens store; there are always a pair listed when I check on E - bay, so if you want a pair, it may be best to check on E - bay if you don't fancy paying Dr Martens prices.
Thanks for reading. On Monday I will be posting my Gingham wishlist.

Until then,
Sommer x

My favourite outfits from The Brits 2014

As stated in The BAFTA's post, this week is a hectic time for London and Awards Evenings.
On Wednesday night, The Brits were held at The O2 Arena in London. It's one of the biggest nights in the music calender but eyes were more on what the celebrities were wearing rather then what they were winning.
There were plenty of amazing outfits, yet there were some pretty bad ones. But, this post is about the outfits that I personally liked. I would just like to state that I own none of these photographs. I will source where I got them from.

Firstly, is the forever stylish Fearne Cotton. Fearne hardly ever puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. Prada was the outfit choice for Fearne at this years Brits. The dress resembled a metallic look. Metallic clothing is going to be a huge trend this year and Fearne carried this trend off superbly. Fearnes' outfit was simple yet stylish with her silver bag and matching heels. If only this dress was from Fearnes' "Very"collection, then we could afford it :(

Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk - Found here

Source: www.contactmusic.com - Found here

Prada website - Found here

The next outfit I really liked was by Peaches Geldof. The outfit that Peaches wore was extremely simple but she pulled it off well. Even though Peaches is a mum of two, she rocked a gorgeous toned stomach (which I'm very jealous of!) in a black crop top and black leather skirt. And what's more?! Peaches proudly supported a high street retailer as this outfit was from none other than River Island!! (Yes, us mere mortals can actually afford this :) ) The clothes from River Island listed below are not exactly the same as what Peaches wore but are similar pieces. 

Source: www.mirror.co.uk - Found here

River Island Black Leather - Look Pencil Skirt £30 - Found here

River Island Black Cami Crop Top £6 - Found here

Pharrell Williams is my next choice. The musician traded his trusted Vivienne Westwood hat for a classy Lanvin suit. The tuxedo was a sliver glittery colour. The trousers were tapered at the hem which I thought, suited Pharrells' frame and look. Pharrell finished off this outfit by donning black patent brogues. This is a very classy look, which I feel is a great trend for men. However, I spoke to soon about the hat. Pharrell performed his signature song, "Get Lucky" with Nile Rodgers, where Pharrell saw it to be a great opportunity to bring out the headpiece. All I'm going to say is, 'What a hat.'

Source: www.justjared.com - Found here

Lanvin website - Found here

Vivienne Westwood website - Found here

Vivienne Westwood Mountain Hat $614.82 - Found here

My next two choices are going to be written together as I think they are wearing similar outfits. (Well, kinda). Beyonce and Lily Allen both wore sparkly, glittery numbers. Let me focus first on Beyonce. This may get me into trouble (I apologise) but I'm not going to hold back on my opinions as this is partly what my blog is for. I feel Beyonce is somewhat overrated (I'm sorry!). Beyonce is a great singer but I feel people treat her like a Queen. Saying that, Beyonce and Jay - Z are one of my favourite Celebrity couples. Beyonce, as always, looked gorgeous in a glamorous outfit with a reported 400,000 Swarovski crystals. The star wore a sparkling floor - length green dress which was by Vrettos Vrettakos. The dress was long sleeved and suited Beyonce perfectly. As I'm sure the majority of us can't afford the price tag, I have found a similar dress at Motel Rocks. It is the Gabby Sequin Plunge Back Dress which is £58 and very sparkly indeed. Lily Allen also wore a long sleeved sparkley dress. Again, this dress suited Lilys' figure and had a vintage vibe to it with its' turtleneck style and long length. The dress was a black number by Norrell; it was simple yet elegant. 

Source: www.stylist.co.uk - Found here

Vrettos Vrettakos website - Found here

Motel Deluxe Gabby Sequin Plunge Back Dress In Iridescent Green £58 - Found here

Lastly, my choice is Ellie Goulding. There have been articles floating around that Ellie Goulding and Kylie Minogue were the worst dressed at The Brits, however, I disagree about Ellie but DEFINITELY agree with Kylie. Ellie Goulding dazzled fans by arriving at the Ceremony in a dress fit for a Princess (quite literally). Elie Gouldings' dress was by Vivenne Westwood. The gown had a sculpted pink bodice with frothing white layers of netting from the waist down. This dress really complimented Ellies' figure and I felt the colour suited her. 

Source: www.mirror.co.uk - Found here

Vivienne Westwood website - Found here

These were just a few of my favourite outfits from The Brits. I just wish I could afford them! 

Tomorrow I will be doing a post on how I style my velvet pieces together. 

Until then, 

Sommer x

Florals and Lace

 ASOS Skater Skirt In Vintage Sunflower Print £18 - Found here

Cream Lace Shirt - Vintage 

ASOS Petite Exclusive Blazer with Metallic Shine £23 - Found here

Topshop Milla Silver Lace Up Shoes £7 - Found here 

Today, I thought I would continue with slowly bringing the Spring colours and prints out of the wardrobe. I have decided to mix florals and lace together as they make a good combination. 

I adore the sunflower print skirt. It was only £18 from ASOS which I think is a great price. It is good quality. I think they are selling fast so if you want to purchase the skirt, I advise you get it NOW. :)

 I think it is definitely going to be my main staple for my Spring wardrobe as it goes with any outfit. For some reason, the print reminds me of the sunflower collection that American Apparel had out last year. I think sunflower prints are going to be huge this SS14. 

I paired the skirt today with a lace shirt. I have had this shirt for two years and I still love it. I purchased it from a vintage store but lace is going to be big for SS14 and many stores are starting to sell lace garments. I love the pointed collar on this shirt as I can style it in many ways. It looks very cute underneath a jumper. 

The blazer is again from ASOS at £23, however, it is sold out on the website as I purchased this in January 2013. This blazer is part of a matching set which I'll feature in my "Matching Set" post. I like this blazer because it is very versatile, yet unique. It can be worn with anything from skirts to jeans. I like the metallic shine and I really like the fit. It is from the Petite range therefore it is quite fitted and I feel it fits my frame well. 

As for my shoes, I am wearing the Topshop Milla hologram shoes. These were in the sale for £7 (bargain, right?!) but unfortunately, have sold out. I have noticed some pairs for sale on E - bay so get hunting!. I'm going to do a separate post for these shoes but all I will say is that if you want to stand out from the crowd and shine (literally) these are the shoes for you!

Hope you liked my post on more SS14 outfits. Tomorrow I will be doing a blog on outfits I liked from The Brits. 

Until then, 

Sommer x