Game Day Ready

If you're a sucker for sports, you'll know that we're being spoilt for choice when it comes to dramatic finales. With the Australian Open in tennis and the British football's League Cup reaching a crescendo, sports fanatics have much to anticipate. The upcoming months are also sure to entail a blissful indulgence in women's cricket, the Six Nations and of course, the 50th Super Bowl.

In preparation for Super Bowl Sunday, I've created a game day look incorporating the iconic colours of the New England Patriots. After their disappointing defeat last week, I wont be singing #GOPATS on the big day, but regardless, I'll be cheering someone on. Like most Brits, I'll be watching the game on some big screen at some bar with some mediocre beer and some shoddily applied Eye Black. Let's go!

Scarf - New Look

Shirt - H&M

Jeans - Zara

Boots - Ebay

On game day, comfort is paramount. Warmth is also favourable. If you can do both with style, then you're already on the winning team. Wrapped in winter's tartan, I am a firm believer that a good outfit speaks for itself. I have also begun to appreciate the casual vibes that come with sartorial simplicity and this gosh-darn great white shirt.

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I hope you enjoyed this look! If you'll be participating in Sunday's sporting fanaticism, then feel free to tag me in your game day looks (@colour_me_in) or leave a comment below! Have a wonderful day, enjoy Super Bowl Sunday and thanks for stopping by.

(Shoutout to my housemate for lending us the ball. Sorry I held it incorrectly.)

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Hello! Welcome to the 70s.

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may already be aware that this summer I graced my wardrobe with a pair of flares. Exciting. This season has seen the recreation of an array of 70s trends - from tasselled suede to round-neck tees. The sartorial timeline has been disturbed, as items from the 70s have been dragged from history and dumped into Topshop - and not a single item has escaped the retro resurrection.

This, however, is not a complaint. My affection for all things vintage allows me to embrace the trend, and realise my affinity for flared jeans and striped tees. I have aspirations of becoming a retro-boho-groovy extraordinaire, or something of similar implications. I'm not there yet, but these jeans are my time machine.

Sunglasses - Next

Top - Primark

Bag - Vintage

Jeans - TkMaxx

Platforms - Primark

The flared jean has, admittedly, been overdone in the bloggersphere, but I'm certainly not ashamed to add my rendition to the archive. Interestingly, the internet is saturated with images of women rocking these 70s staples, yet seeing flares being worn 'in real life' is a rarity. Perhaps I just need to surround myself with a more groovy crowd.

The funny thing with trends is that they don't always infiltrate the high street. With the exception of Next and River Island, no stores had a flare in sight as I desperately hunted.Thankfully TkMaxx came to the rescue with this pair and my faith in the retro resurrection was thus restored. Unlike the elusive flares, platformed sandals are absolutely in abundance on the high street. Options were plentiful, but I found myself lusting over these Primark heels - much to my surprise.

What are your thoughts on denim flares and the 70s trend in general? Team skinny or team flare?

I hope you enjoyed this photo-heavy post, featuring the photography of my wonderful friend Catherine. She's a glorious portrait taker, and you can view her work here!

Thank you for reading. Have a wonderful day, groovy chicks.

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As I get older, I appreciate more the age-old fashion proverb: less is more.

When it comes to clothing, I must admit to being a sucker for the bold, bright and obnoxious, but I think I'm finally growing out of my teenage extravagance, and maturing towards a more refined minimalist style. So I like to think. I'm endlessly inspired by the likes of, Ivania Carpio, Janelle Monae and Helen of The Lovecats Inc. Their polished black and white minimalism exudes elegance, and although I'm a born maximalist, simplicity is always tempting.

It's hard to pretend to be a sophisticated minimalist when there is a distinct lack of sartorial 'staples' in your wardrobe. So, I went on a little shopping trip. I picked up items with versatility that would last through all seasons, and of course I couldn't help but purchase some cute lil beauty products too. 

Cigarette Trousers - H&M

Jeans - Zara

These are my first pair of blue jeans. Yes, you read correctly. My first pair of plain, skinny blue jeans. I would always shy away from wardrobe 'essentials' such as these, as I found them somewhat limiting and rather boring to style. Goodness, I was so wrong! Rather than retract from an outfit, these jeans add a touch of casual class. The colour is beautiful. The fit is beautiful. The versatility is beautiful. Zara, you beaut. As for the cigarette Trousers, you can't go wrong really.

Top - H&M

Shoes - Topshop

Much like my pursuit of a plain white shirt, it took me rather a long time to find a white tee worthy of being added to my 'essentials' collection. Fortunately, H&M came to the rescue with their basics range. Never would I have guessed that I'd be so excited to find a plain white t-shirt (they are harder to come by than you'd think). Alongside my lil white tee are my lil snakeskin slipons. They are cute, comfy and make every outfit look cooler.

Extra Virgin Minerals Loose Powder (Rose Caramel) - The Body Shop

Beauticology Shower Crème - Boots

Rimmel London Exaggerate Liquid Liner - Boots

Finally, I thought I'd pick up some beauty goodies! I have what some might call an obsession with sweet smelling products, and I could not resist this fragrant delight! The Beauticology shower crème is so wonderful: the strawberry and pomegranate scent is gorgeous and who can deny the charm of the packaging! I love trying out new products, so I also purchased this liquid liner to replace my shamefully dried-out gel liner. I must say, this product is perfect for clumsy makeuppers! Application is so easy to fix when you mess up, and it's waterproof and long lasting.

My final purchase was my go-to loose powder. I'm firmly in the minority of loose powder lovers, and adore them for setting foundation. This particular powder contains a tiny bit of shimmer, which gives your skin beautiful radiance - perfect for summer.

I hope you enjoyed this post - what are your wardrobe essentials?

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Winter is still very much with us, but that seemingly means absolutely nothing when I get dressed in the morning. If even a slither of the sun's glorious rays manages to penetrate the gloomy clouds of winter, then it's bright colours and summer vibes for my wardrobe. I know no other way.

Coat - Debenhams

Bag - Vintage

Shirt - H&M

Crop - Zara

Jeans - H&M

Sandals - Zara

With my 'fro out, wandering through local lakes, I feel free. Throwing on a simple white shirt always gives me that incomparable feeling of optimism. I don't know. A white shirt is confidence, comfort, cool - anything you want it to be. Am I over-romanticising? Possibly.

This outfit is so simple and chill, and I can't get enough of this vibrant crop top. Hallelujah, Zara. I hope you enjoyed this look ft. the coat I never take off.

Have a beautiful day - thanks for reading

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