The Curly Haired Girl

TWEED JACKET & COWBOY BOOTS

20 October 2020October 20, 2020Milly BoswellStyle, WinterAmelia Boswell, aw style, aw trends, British fashion blogger, elevated aw style, elevated look, h&m accessorise, it's ok not to be ok style, pearl earings, pumpkin patch style, style influencer, tall jeans, The Curly Haired Girl, thrifted jacket, tweed jacket, velevet tops, vintage calvin kleinLeave a comment

The colder months are where I thrive the most. Autumn, Halloween, Christmas, my birthday all happen in the colder months which means I’m the most busy out of the year. Which makes me excited. As parties and events aren’t happening this year I’ve found that I’m making more of an effort to glam up. Putting together more polished looks for everyday tasks. Coming home from work and putting on a nice dress, not just my tracksuit like usual. Some might say it’s extra, but you gotta do what you gotta do to live your life on your own level.

Wearing cut off cowboy boots, velvet and pearl earrings to pick pumpkins. Heavily influenced by Ko Moon-Young’s aesthetic from It’s Ok Not to be Ok. The looks she pulls in that show are everything. I’ve been influenced for sure to try out new looks and styles and wear more together outfits. Going through everyday life dressed in a different mindset.

JACKET – thrifted | JEANS – NEW LOOK | EARRINGS – H&M | BAG – CALVIN KLEIN | VELVET TOP – MONSOON – BOOTS – SEVEN7 FOOTWEAR

Monochrome Pumpkin Patch

12 October 2020October 12, 2020Milly BoswellStyle, WinterAmelia Boswell, autum style, Bournemouth blogger, British blogger, British fashion blogger, Dr Martens, Fashion Blogger, hm style, monochrome looks, october traditions, pumpkin patch, Shirt dress, sopley pyo, style blogger, style influencer, Tezzaapp, The Curly Haired Girl, the girl creates, the girls styleLeave a comment

Spooky scary skeletons.

October wouldn’t be complete without a little pumpkin patch trip. We returned for another year to Sopley P.Y.O. This year there were so many pumpkins and a festive display. Hayden and I went on an hours hunt for the perfect pumpkin for our lounge window. I wanted a ghost pumpkin ( a white one ) and Hayden wanted a perfect traditional orange one. We found lots of photo opportunities this year. I wanted to sit on the pile of pumpkins but ended up just perching as to not knock over the display.

Pattern clashing in the same colour family creates a more put together look. This whole look is monochrome but it doesn’t look boring or plain as the patterns are creating the moment. Sticking to the same colours pulls any look together.

DRESS – H&M | JUMPER – ZARA | BOOTS – DR MARTENS | BAG – COACH

spot the photo of me looking mad that I got mud all up my jumper.

BLUE PEACOAT AND DR MARTENS

6 October 2020October 6, 2020Milly BoswellStyle, WinterAmelia Boswell, autumn winter 20, british street style, dr martens. mom jeans, Fashion Blogger, hm style, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, the girl creates, the girls styleLeave a comment

Pulled out “that” coat for the first time this AW20. An amazing checked blue with hints of orange that really make me feel that Autumn is here. More of a street style look with Dr Marten boots and folded mom jeans. I’m always looking for new shoe combinations for my wardrobe and love that the jeans cut off just before the boots. Having long legs means you can really play around with length of jeans and dresses. An old favourite in my off shoulder burgundy jumper from a few years ago in H&M. I only with I’d bought it in more colours. Making a simple outfit more interesting by mixing textures.

BOOTS – DR MARTEN | JEANS – H&M | COAT – TOPSHOP (old) | JUMPER – H&M (old) | BAG – COACH

Autumnal Sky

5 October 2020October 5, 2020Milly BoswellDorset, EventAmelia Boswell, autumnal beach, Autumnal sunrise, British fashion blogger, end of summer, Fashion Blogger, spooky season, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

Waking up to see the sunrise on the last day of summer is something I want to make a tradition. It was magical to arrive at the beach with just a few fitness fanatics and dog walkers for company. Standing in the crisp air waiting for the sun to mark Autumn.

THE MELLOW YELLOW DRESS

18 September 2020September 18, 2020Milly BoswellStyle, TravelAmelia Boswell, autumnal dressing, bath somerset, biker boots, Bournemouth blogger, British fashion blogger, carrot earrings, Coach bag, Dr Martens, dress with pockets, Fashion Blogger, seasonal style changes, statement dressing, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, the girl creates, the girls style, yellow dress, zara dressLeave a comment

The best purchases are sometimes the ones you make on a whim. This dress is one of those purchases. Spotted it on the Zara website for £29.99 and added to my basket within seconds. I saved this dress to wear while we were away in Somerset. I’m so glad I did that as I wanted to make our days together on holiday a little more special the just my usualy jeans and t-shirt uniform. I knew this dress would be a statement as The yellow is so bright, But I wasn’t prepared for the looks I got all day. Hey, I’m not one to complain about looks when I have a killer outfit on. Hayden and I must have been filmed for the Influencers in the Wild Instagram as we were working really hard in this location to get these shots and all the locals and toursists did like a little look over at us.

Back to the dress. Super comfortable and the shoulder pads are a nice piece of detail to the dress. The belt is attached at one side which stopped it slipping around and moving. I’m thinking of unpicking it so that I can wear it without a belt.Which is how the model on the Zara website wore it and It does look very chic that way. Oh, and did I mention it has pockets?!

Worn with a pair of carrot earrings, also from Zara. A chunky pair of DM’s, a little cardi from Sainsburys and my hero purchase my nude Coach bag.

BUCKET HAT

24 August 2020August 24, 2020Milly BoswellStyleamazon fashion, Amelia Boswell, autumn 2020, biker boots, Bournemouth blogger, bright tights, British fashion blogger, bucket hat, Dr Martens, dresses with boots, fall style, henry holland tights, hm jacket, hm x me, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

Did you wear bucket hats as a kid? I did and thought I looked ok in them. Since the trend came back around I’ve tried to get onboard with them again, but I just can’t do it. This hat from Amazon is the hat I bought right as the trend was starting again, and i’ve only just started to wear it out. I’m on the hunt for another bucket hat to add to the collection to see if I can make it work.

Tips on Shooting in the Heat

14 August 2020August 14, 2020Milly BoswellDorset, StyleAmelia Boswell, Bournemouth blogger, Fashion Blogger, H&M dress, how to shoot in the heat, otk boots, sandbanks, shooting tips, style blogger, style influencer, styling tips, summer style, The Curly Haired Girl, wordpress blog, wordpress fashion bloggerLeave a comment

Well isn’t the UK roasting right now. Im not the last person or the first to say it’s bloody hot. I’ve been avoiding shoot as I’m too hot for anything. shoot early morning if you can. I couldn’t for this shoot and shot in the evening. I was melting and my hair was getting curlier and curlier.

Chose your outfit is more important that anything in this heat. Knee high boots are amazing and my favourite with short dresses but not amazing when the weather is against you. Opt for a trainer or a sandal and you’ll be more comfortable and more natural in your photos. You can almost see the pain in my eyes and sweat on my brow. Also don’t wear your cardigan in the sun. It might bring your look together but at what cost. AT WHAT COST?!

Be quick, We took a maximum of 30 mins setting up for the shoot and wrapped quickly to get home to our belived fan. Go to your location with an intention of what to shoot. Don’t waste time in the sun you’ll just feel exhausted or get a headache. If you do need longer then 30 mins take a snack, water, sun screen and take breaks in the shade.

Lastly, have a patient photographer, who will be sweating in the heat with you. Who’s willing to take your photos and get you the shots and direct you. I’ve found mine in Hayden, Even when we aren’t feeling a shoot he’ll take extra shots just incase.

Also there were cute dogs all over the beach and playing in the water and one Terrier that loved our shoot and said hello.

Re-styling a Black Dress x Crop Field

25 July 2020July 25, 2020Milly BoswellDorset, StyleAmelia Boswell, black dress, bum bag, corn field, Crop Circle, re-styling, Stella McCartney, style blogger, style influencer, styling trends, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

Endevouring to shop fast fashion more inteligently has lead me to look into my wardrobe even more. What pieces am I missing? Can I re-style classics to create something new? Working on re-styling looks I’ve worn time and again. Sewing a belt through a small bags handle instantly creates the belt bag trend without it looking too bum bag esque. Picking the same colour makes the whole look streamlined and classic. This styling I’m showing you today reminds me of historical ladies and gentlemen that would wear their purse tied to their waists.

Shot outside after two days of looking for the right field to share this idea with you. Hayden and I have shot many times in this exact field but always missing the harvest or in different seasons to the crops never look the same. Choosing bare feet to spice things up a little. Funny how I’m not really one for wearing shoes but have always loved them. Years of not wearing shoes has meant my feet are a little batterned and worn. Do you get witchy vibes from this shoot? I do, the bare feet wild hair and black dress. I can’t wait for Halloween.

DRESS – ZARA| BELT – old | BAG – STELLA MCCARTNEY | EARRINGS – made them.

OVERSIZED SHIRTING – Compton Acres

18 July 2020July 18, 2020Milly BoswellDorset, StyleAmelia Boswell, Compton Acres, Fashion Blogger, style blogger, summer style, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

The most repeated outfit in my wardrobe is always the simplest one. This men’s Ralph Lauren shirt and jeans are casual, but with a little effort. Accessorised with pink hoops and a gingham hairband to make the whole look less formal and plain. Feeling my outfit was a little plain still I added pink eyeliner to the corners of my eyes and a floral Desigual backpack.

SHIRT – RALPH LAUREN | JEANS – NEW LOOK | BACKPACK – DESIGUAL | TRAINERS – SUPERGA | ACCESSORISE – ACCESSORIZE

Photos captured on location at Compton Acres. I took Hayden for a little explore on our day off together. I prefered the Roman garden and the Japanese garden over all the others but they are special in their own way too. Have you been to Compton Acres? These two gardens had the biggest themes and more had been created for each garden. There was plenty to see and photograph. When rode Beryl Bikes for the first time home. Having used Lime Scooters in Paris last year, we knew the concept and were excited to give Beryl a test run. We can’t wait for our next ride.

THE UNPUBLISHED

8 July 2020July 8, 2020Milly BoswellPhotography, StyleAmelia Boswell, blogger mould, Bournemouth blogger, Fashion Blogger, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, travel blogger, unpublished photosLeave a comment

Working on a website dedicated to an aesthetic means a lot of the photos I take just stay on hard drives, never to be seen again. I work hard on TCHG and only select what fits with the mode. Outside of blogging I’m taking photos of everything. I’m sure Hayden is sick of having to stand out the way or in the shot for endless photos. But it has been almost 4.5 years, he should be used to it by now. Anyway. I came to the conclusion that it didn’t matter if the photos ‘fit’ into the ‘theme’ of The Curly Haired Girl. As it’s about me therefore what I take a photo of fits the mould. Here is a selection of unposted photos that I love. But aren’t necessarily ‘good’ blog photos or enough to write a post of caption about on their own. But are meaning full and a reminder of the moment they were captured.