Style – The Curly Haired Girl

Check Trousers and Cropped Jumper

18 October 2018October 18, 2018Milly BoswellStyle, Travel, University, WinterAmelia Boswell, Autumn style, Autumn styling, checked trousers, frida kahlo exhibition, honest burger, london ootd, london trop, New Look, on trend boots, outfit of the day, pearl hoops, primark trousers, Romwe, snake boots, street style, style, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, Topshop coat, V&A, vintage calvin klein, vintage faux fur, Zara, zara jumperLeave a comment

Took a trip a day trip to London to see the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the V&A with some university friends. While we waited for a seat at Honest Burger Tess took some shots for me. I think London backdrops are so much more interesting. The orange moped was gorgeous.

Styling checked trousers has become my mission of late. I saw these button fastened ones in Primark of all places and i think they are perfect. I don’t think they are meant to be quite that cropped but I love the styling with the snake look black boots and cropped baggy grey jumper. The colour palette is so muted that colour was 100% needed. My trusty Topshop over coat was the perfect juxtaposition. Also kept me dry in the drizzly weather. Pearl hoops to add a little sophistication and glamour to the look and a vintage faux fur Calvin Klein to top it all off. Sometime super simple styling is sometimes the best.

Skate and Ski

12 October 2018October 12, 2018Milly BoswellDorset, StyleAmelia Boswell, Autumn style, calvin klein, Dorset Blogger, Instagram Boyfriend, Jimmy's Iced Coffee merch, man behind the blog, next jumper, ootd, outfit of the day, pink vans, skateware, skatewear style, ski hat, style, The Curly Haired Girl, WimborneLeave a comment

Hello, Hayden here, Amelia’s boyfriend and photographer for TCHG, standing in for Amelia who has writer’s block.Amelia and I spent the afternoon in the sleepy town of Wimborne, we frequently find ourselves here as it is such a cute town all year.

The building which is in this photo is appropriately called The Gin House, which is great being a gin bar. We keep meaning to go here for a couple of drinks one evening but haven’t got round to it yet.

After walking around for a short period of time, we decided to take some photos of the outfit Amelia was wearing. My favourite item out of this outfit is a close call, first place going to the hat with the runner-up having to be the shoes!

Hi, Amelia here. The best part about partnering with Hayden when creating for TCHG is his patients. If I don’t like something he’s more then happy to go back and have another go or tell me how to pose. It really is a group effort. Thank you so much for helping me write this one Hayden.

Sneakers – Vans | Hat – Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Merch | Jeans – Primark | Jumper – Next | Bag – Calvin Klein

The Crock Boots and Fishnets

11 October 2018October 11, 2018Milly BoswellStyle#hmxme, Amelia Boswell, autumn boots, Autumn style, British blogger, crock boots, denim jacket, Fashion Blogger, fishnet tights, H&MXWilliamMorris H&MXMorris&Co, look of the day, new look boots, next jacket, on trend boots, ootd, outfit of the day, Oversized jacket, Shirt dress, style, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, thisisnewlookLeave a comment

Dress shirts are the chicest thing you can possibly wear other than a suit. I am forever looking for suits and dress shirts to wear. Effortless style is what I’m all about. Nothing too fussy, just a statement.
A silky dress shirt, fishnet tights and mock croc Chelsea boots make the perfect evening out for me. A dress so short it would make anyone blush, styled with fishnet tights to really hammer home the length of the dress and small statement boots to weigh the look. Wearing a strappy pair of heels would have made the look to ‘ladylike’ for my liking. Styling with contrasts is what makes an outfit stand out for me. Accessorised with an oversized denim jacket, for that effortless ‘didn’t try to hard’ look and a faux fur bag which adds texture.

Dress- H&M (William Morris collection) | Boots – New Look | Tights – here, here | Bag – Calvin Klein ( old) Denim Jacket – Next

Photos – Liz

Location – Brewhouse & Kitchen Bournemouth

p.s. The food baby after testing the new B&K Bournemouth menu as real.

p.p.s I love the photos when I make silly faces, or smile to much they make me laugh so much.

Pumpkins and Belt Bags

8 October 2018October 8, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, belt bag style, British blogger, Dorset pumpkin, Fashion Blogger, New Dorset Pumpkins, primary, pumpkin patch, pumpkin photoshoot, River Island, silver boots, Sopley Farm, style, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, zara shirt dressLeave a comment

Pumpkin Picking

The perfect way to get into the festive Autumn spirit, being in the cold hair hunting out the perfect pumpkin for your stoop. Hayden and I went to our local Pick Your Own to get pumpkin picking. I can’t wait to carve them and turn them in to lanterns for Halloween.

Finally found a belt bag I love. If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen my Stories about finding the perfect belt bag, bum bag. This River Island number comes in black too for £24 which is a bargain. The charms on the belt make the whole look more polished (But I still dropped lunch ALL down myself). I paid with a Christmas gift card and had a student 20% off. I’m teaming this belf bag up with everything right now. Blazers, more dresses, jeans, I’m in bag heaven. This time teamed with a crisp white dress shirt, thermal tights.

Why have I never worn thermal tights before? They are so comfy and soft and of course warm. The last time I wore anything thermal was on a ski holiday years and years ago. They will be perfect for our winter adventures Hayden and I have planned. Space boots, the perfect heel for stepping over pumpkins looking for the perfect ones to take home.

Revolución De Cuba

6 October 2018October 5, 2018Milly BoswellEvent, Food, StyleAmelia Boswell, cocktail bar opening, cuban cocktails, lifestyle blogger, restaurant opening, revolucion de cuba, revolucion de cuba southampton, Southampton bar opening, style blogger, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

In the heart of Southampton you can new step over into Cuba. Revolución de Cuba has come to Southampton. I attended the opening ( even though they’d been open for a week previously) to have a look around and sample some cocktails and food. Didn’t end up actually having any food because I couldn’t see any. Maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough.But there were tapas style eats. The decor was what you’d expect bright colours, palm patterned wallpaper. A huge canvas of Che Gavara hanging in the stairwell. Amazing tiles and soft furnishings. The Shots I’m going to take when i go again with my loves are going to be heaven.

Cocktails ….. My fave drink of all time is a Piña Colada, I tried two at RdC and loved them all. I ordered one which they didn’t have the main ingredient for which was a bummer but everything else was amazing.

The blue from the butterfly stained my drink so i left it. I’m sure it was edible but didn’t want to eat blue ink. Was delicious even so.

Dear RdC family please may you deliver this daiquiri fountain to my house and make me the happiest girl, please.

I ordered a few different drinks, but all are amazing. I also spoke to a food blogger . Keith and his friend.

Morris & Co X H&M

5 October 2018October 5, 2018Milly BoswellStyle#hmxme, Amelia Boswell, Autumn styling, h&m collection, h&m william morris, hair clips, highstreet style, Just Fab, Lulu Guinness, morris & co h&m, ootd, outfit of the day, style, style blogger, style inspiration, The Curly Haired Girl, Tommy Hilfiger, vintage tan leather jacket, william morris, william morris collectionLeave a comment

A quintessentially British designer global recognised, William Morris prints are all over the world from textiles to wallpaper, and now a H&M collection. The Victorian/arts and crafts style is perfect for this time of year. Morris & Co X H&M teams the most recognisable William Morris prints into a collection for the A/W and beyond. Click the link to be taken to the site, H&M. I knew I wanted a piece from this collection. Each piece has a luxury look at H&M prices. The first piece I picked was this dress shirt, it’s flowing hem and delicate cuffs made it the perfect choice.

The styling of the shoot of this collection is giving me major inspiration for styling for Autumn. Soft feminine skirts with thick sailor jumpers, turtlenecks under dresses. Heavenly.

not spon – just love the collection

Winter Leopard Coat and Men’s Shirt

29 September 2018September 29, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, autumn 19 style, Bournemouth blogger, British blogger, leopard coat, Lulu Guinness, mens shirt, pussycat london, Ralph Lauren, style, style blogger, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

You can tell it’s Autumn now, the mornings are bitterly cold. When I get up for uni my breath mists in the air in front of me, waiting for the train is torture. But it does mean I can bring out my more autumnal/winter pieces.

These amaze booties were from Primark years ago in the sale, and have lasted and lasted. The leopard coat is even older. I’ve probably had it over 10 years. OMG!

For someone who loves shopping as much as I do, you might not know that I’m reluctant to shop at the change of the season. I could buy something that won’t transition to next year or all us fashionistas will end up looking the same. There really is a fine balance.

Like my new tote bag? A massive Lulu Guinness bag for uni. Lulu Guinness is up there with my fave brands of all time. I’m a proper LG junkie. A friend of mine got to model for LG and I was so jealous and proud.

How are you preparing for Autumn and Winter? Anyone want to get a pumpkin/gingerbread latte with me?

26-09-18 – Confidence

26 September 2018September 26, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, body confidence, British blogger, dresses and trousers, Fashion Blogger, H&M, Just Fab, New Look, ootd, outfit of the day, style, style blogger, tan boots, tan leather jacket, The Curly Haired Girl, vintage leather jacket, Winter StyleLeave a comment

There is nothing like almost dying to make you love your body.

I don’t beat myself up over being heavier than my friends. Or eating ALOT of cake and then more cake. I’m excited to be alive.
Nothing more poignant then went my friends and I went to a water park. My gorgeous slender babes all in swimming costumes and me not giving an F in a bikini that made my tits look fantastic. If I do say so myself. note, it’s not to say my friends aren’t confident I just really don’t care what people think of me. So I wear what makes me happy.
Even though I was ill 10 years ago I’m still feeling grateful for all the Drs and nurses and powerful that my body (and their medicine) kept me alive.

Recently when trying on clothes I realised it wasn’t my shortcomings in the body department that was wrong it was the fashion industry that was. I see my body as beautiful and that clothes not fitting right was the fashion worlds problem, not mine. I will choose to shop in stores that understand that bodies are for living in and that what I’m doing with mine. I’ll leave behind stores that are unrealistic and don’t understand the form of the female body.
I’m wearing two pieces from high street stores that I love, They have really started to become my favourite places to shop.
This H&M dress is my favourite thing in my wardrobe. You’ve seen me talk about it in a recent post and still love it. Paired with New Look tartan trousers because it is winter. For years these two stores have been the places that I’ve never shopped in. I dreaded them, to be honest. Their sizing didn’t fit into my ideals, so I stayed away. To my delight, they’ve earned serious points for this season.
And these boots are heaven.hard to walk in because I’ve broken too many toes in my time but, Oh my I love that they make me about 6ft3.

Jacket – Vintage – Trousers – New Look | Dress – H&M (instore) | Boots – Just Fab ( OLD, Just Fab have loads of similar styles)

Double Tartan

21 September 2018September 21, 2018Milly BoswellDorset, Style, WinterAmelia Boswell, Autumn styling, British blogger, cola jumper, Converse, designer, Fashion Blogger, footway, leather trainers, New Look, ootd, outfit of the day, Stella McCartney, stella mccartney charm, style blogger, style influencer, Tartan Trouerse, The Curly Haired Girl, Topshop, winter styling, wool coatLeave a comment

In these transitional days, it’s key to layer, one minute it’s windy and cold then like a summers day. The wool Topshop coat from last winter is back out and I know that lots of you are in love with this coat like I am. It’s such a timeless shape with amazing blue and peach patterning. Paired with my favourite tartan trousers. What’s life without more tartan?

With more neutral pairings of a grey Cola jumper from a vintage store that Hayden and I both love and white leather Converse. Of course, my Yumi red bag to tie in with the cola logo.

Really lacking in jewellery inspiration at the moment. Jewellery is so such a summer thing to me that wearing anything in Winter seams off.

Taken While waiting for dinner

Shot by – Hayden

Winter Silk Trend

17 September 2018September 17, 2018Milly BoswellStyle& Other Stories, Amelia Boswell, Apricot, British blogger, Fashion Blogger, how to wear the silk trend, ootd, scarf dress, silk trend, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, Vogue style, winter dressing 18 19, Winter Style1 Comment

For AW-18/19 Vogue said silk dresses are in. Or if you want something more wearable a silk scarf around your neck or in your hair is a perfect nod to the trend. Or really dive deep into the trend and find yourself a silk dress, much like the slip dress trend but for this season it’s about pattern and vibrancy for Autumn.

Silk top – DIY | Shirt – H&M | Jeans – Primark | Hoops – Claire’s

Thank god I rarely throw anything away. As I have kept most of the silk scarves that I’ve picked up here and there. From vintage kilo sales to thrift shopping you can really find amazing vintage silk if you know where to look.

Scarf – vintage ( amazon | sunglasses – Romwe | Vest – Gap

A silk scarf dress that I bought for my senior prom (6 years ago) and just kept because it’s so unique. Of course, it’s a summer piece so pair with a turtleneck and tights or a jacket and jeans. You could just go bare legged and a huge jumper, it’s really up to you. Miss matched layering is another trend for AW-18/19 so go wild. If you are a DIY wiz get creative and cut a silk scarf diagonally in half and sew the cut triangle ends together to create a silk scarf top and a little ribbon if you chose otherwise tie together.

Dress – Apricot ( old) | Boots – old | Jumper – & other stories