Personal Styling Shoot

So yesterday I was back on shoot again, this time the concept was personal styling make over shoot. We were told to bring someone we knew and style them for two different looks for different occasions. I chose a wedding look & an office meeting look, two completely different looks so hoping this would show variety in my portfolio. I asked my lovely friend Chloe to be my model, the girl is so photogenic and just looks great in everything, perfect! Our shoot location was at the Simulacra studios in Brixton with the incredible Holly Broomhall as shoot photographer. Each model had a before picture taken then was whisked off for a pamper session in hair and makeup. The glam squad were amazing!

So the first look is an office look. I didn't want to go for the typical black suit or black dress. I opted for some tailored culottes and a frill blouse. Teamed with a simple gold necklace and pointed stilettos.

Trousers: Missguided

Blouse: Boohoo

Shoes: Primark

Necklace: Primark

Look number 2 was for a wedding, I was so excited for this one as I am currently planning my own wedding so fitted in quite well. I literally fell in love with this dress! The material was just perfect, the style and cut was just ahhhhh. Everything about this dress I just loved! I accessorised with simple yet elegant jewellery. 

Dress: Missguided

Shoes: model's own

Bracelet: Primark

Earrings: River Island

Necklace: Borrowed (stolen) from my mum's jewellery box

Look how beautiful this print is up close!!

So Chloe and I got a bit carried away and found it difficult to find a fav look so we decided to play dress up and take some pics on our phones out in the garden. This little blue crotchet number is from Boohoo, fab little bargain! I want one for me

  

Hidden Gems

Nothing I love more than when something looks way more expensive than what it really is! You know that shocked look people give you when they find out that the expensive looking pair of shoes you are wearing are in fact from Primark not Jimmy Choo, well that is my favourite look. And that is the exact look I received when my friend asked me where I bought this beautiful beaded clutch bag from, telling her it was only £10 from Primark made her year!  I think the colours are just amazing and it is the perfect accessory to take any look from day to night. Boho loving!

Primark Coordinates

I am becoming obsessed with coordinate outfits. This time I found two amazing pieces in good old Primark. The first is a black and lime green palm print silk effect tshirt with a pair of matching shorts with a wrap over front style like a skort.  The second is a black, white and bright pink floral cropped blazer with a matching skort. I just love the contrast of the bright colours against the black used in the prints for both these outfits. In terms of price it was fairly cheap too, the lime green outfit came to a total of £20 and the pink floral blazer set came to £27 altogether.

Gold Plated

The gold plated trend has become one of my favourite trends this summer. Being shown mainly on shoes and belts, it transforms any plain, simple outfit into a very sophisticated, glamorous look. Originally seen on the runway from designers such as Giuseppe Zanotti and Balmain, the gold plated trend has made such a huge statement. Don't worry you don't need to fork out a fortune either to gain this look, I managed to pick up these sandals for £6 and this belt for £3 both from good old Primark! (Excuse the state of the shoes, I have worn these to death!)

I've had so many compliments on both these items, with many people assuming they are from Zara or Karen Millen....not on this student budget! Personally I think the look works best when worn with black, I've tried it with a black midi skirt and top as well as a maxi dresses and going out dresses. Add some dainty jewellery and you are set to go. Honestly, I currently swear by simple accessorising...it's the way forward!