Style – The Curly Haired Girl

First Party of the Season

6 December 2019December 7, 2019Milly BoswellDorset, Style, Winter#hmxme, Amelia Boswell, British blogger, British style blogger, Camila Carril collection, christmas party outfit, Eugenie buggies, fake snake boots, Fashion Blogger, H&M dress, New Look, The Curly Haired Girl, ysl lipstickLeave a comment

Possibly the most nervous I’ve been in a while. Went to Hayden’s work Christmas party and met all the people he talks about me to for the first time. It was so warming to have people be excited to meet you and to get to hear how wonderful my boy friend is, it makes me warm inside. We took a moment away from the party to snap a few outfit photos on the stairs on the Hallmark hotel in Bournemouth.

Dress – H&M (old) sequin option, red floral option, black option, | Boots – New Look (old) similar, similar, similar, | Earrings – Camila Carril “Eugenie ” Huggies| Lip Colour YSL – Fuchsia

Party Season

2 December 2019December 7, 2019Milly BoswellEvent, Style, WinterAmelia Boswell, British fashion blogger, Christmas Party, Fashion Blogger, monsoon velvet, party ootd, party season, seven7 footwear, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, the girlLeave a comment

The party season is upon us. Decembers calendar is filling fast with work parties, family gatherings, friend nights out. I’ve felt, as I’m sure we all have. The need to buy a few outfit for every occasion to get into the festive spirit. But you really don’t need to. Working with a few elements in your already existing wardrobe to create festive work party looks.

My works party this year is “smart casual” the bane of many peoples lives. I am always the one to over dress and make a statement. But there are a few ways around this “smart casual” conundrum.

A good pair of black jeans, high waisted if possible. They will make your legs look longer instantly. A “smart top” anything that isn’t a t-shirt, collared shirt or overly sporty. Anything embellished or patterned, think sumptuous fabrics. Here is a high necked top from Monsoon that’s been in my wardrobe since the boxing day sales, last year.

Footwear stick with something comfortable, but not trainers. Anything really goes for footwear. If you want to wear heels wear them if not, boots or flats are perfect.

Jackets and Coats. It best way to say you are “smart casual” a formal coat can work with a more casual look and visa versa. This little swing jacket is one colour no flamboyant detail but the cut makes it more premium. I’d suggest to not wear the coat you call run to the corner shop in at 10 minutes to close to get chocolate and crisps (you know the one)

Finally the best part.

Accessories – My favourite way to have fun with an outfit. If you are wearing head to toe black, add a bright bag for a statement. Add your sparkle to your headband or bag. Slip a broach over your lapel on your coat or wear something in your hair.

Jeans – New Look | Boots – Seven7 Footwear | Velvet top – Monsoon | Bag – Stella McCartney | Headband – Nalí Shop

The Joy of Missing Out

1 October 2019October 1, 2019Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, Fashion Blogger, jomo, lyme regis, The Curly Haired Girl, the joy of missing outLeave a comment

The fear of missing out is a huge part of what blogging has become over the last few years. If you aren’t at this event or party or working with that brand EVERYONE is working with. Your fear of missing out becomes a fear of not being relevant or worthy of your space on the internet. I know I’ve felt this in the past, not being invited to events other bloggers did. Watching all the stories and reading all the blog posts about how darling the event was, just tastes like sour grapes. Recently I’ve shifted my thinking pattern over from FOMO ( fear of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out)

Being able to carve out your own piece on the internet for you. You soon forget about that party everyone and their dog went to because you are having the best time doing your own thing. When you do get invited to events you are more appreciative and not bloody thirsty about the exposure or amount of content you need to create. You spend time talking to your fellow bloggers and make new internet friends. You move away from being stuck in the corner not talking to everyone, worrying if you are having a good time or not.

You begin to understand that you validate yourself and your decisions, not anyone else.

Hayden and I took a trip over to Lyme Regis and spent time walking around the sea walls, eating pasties and fudge. Knowing that I didn’t have to present myself and sell myself, for want of a better word was relaxing. I was able to appreciate where I was. It didn’t matter that other bloggers were doing this or that. I was with Hayden having a little day date.

I encourage you to step away from the FOMO ethos of blogging and relax in the moment. Appreciate the life you live away from the internet, take a few photos for the gram (obviously) but don’t make it the reason for the trip. Celebrate the pleasure of your JOMO.

Who’s been all over Fashion Month? I have, I’ve lived through everyone’s Instagram feeds and lusted after so many pieces my eyes could water. I’ve seen a running theme creep though the runways this September. The scaling of print sizes. Small intricate polka dots against huge polka dots, delicate pinstripes against ribbon sized paneling. I’ve chosen the style these old Primark bag waist trousers with my new H&M jacket to play with the scaling of the checked patterning. Popping in colourful statements to elevate the look. A watermelon coloured velvet headband and a turquoise bucket bag.

Seasonal Wardrobe Change

10 September 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellEvent, StyleAmelia Boswell, Fashion Blogger, new york fashion week, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, the girls styleLeave a comment

I’ve found the best way to ignite inspiration within my wardrobe is to look back at past looks. To see what I liked what I want to create more, what didn’t work. Fashion month is here and I’ve been all over Instagram soaking up all the street style looks created by fellow bloggers. Looking at what designers are creating for the future is really inspiring and I’m motivated to create more sartorial, editorial looks. During New York Fashion Week I’ve been following Jacy from Damsel In Dior, Leonie Hanne, Elena Taber. Analysing what I liked about a photo or how I wrote a post, the location etc. I think it’s also reassuring that you are good at what you do. Seeing all your hard work in one place can give confidence.

Dinner Date

31 August 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellDorset, StyleAmelia Boswell, Chicken Milanese, date outfit, dinner date, Dorset hotel, Fashion Blogger, Hotel du Vin, king prawns, monsoon dress, Steak onglet, style blogger, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

Rewearing this Monsoon number for date night with Hayden and Hotel du Vin. This dress makes me feel so put together. The length is perfect for a more formal look with buttons down the front you can create a little split for a more sexy look. Long buttoned sleeves, delicate flowers.

Whole look is created from pieces I’ve had for a long time. Similar items here ( dress, dress, dress, )

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The Mousetrap

7 August 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellDorset, Event, StyleAmelia Boswell, BHLivetickets, blogger event, Bournemouth bloggers, Bournemouth Pavillion, Fashion Blogger, press event, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, The MousetrapLeave a comment

The Mousetrap – Bournemouth Pavilion 5th August – 10th August

There are lots of things I loved about this play and one of them was the set design. The lounge/sitting room/ entryway of the country home was perfectly created. Nothing looked out of place. As the audience member, you could quite easily guess the date the play was set. I did a little digging and found that the clock on the mantelpiece was used in the very first production of The Mousetrap.

You can’t really go to a play or performance without talking about the acting. But as someone who hasn’t been on a stage in about 8 years and the highest level of education I have is an A-level. That said, it was convincing, flawless and I got exactly what I wanted out of every performance. Special attention has to be made to Christopher Wren played by Lewis Chandler. Do you remember watching the old Agatha Christie films on day time TV from the ’90s? I way purely nostalgic about them and Kenneth Williams. The comedic timing them ease of performance. By far my favourite character.

Please, if you have the chance to go and see The Mousetrap it’s a really good watch. You will be trying to guess the murderer all the way through. What is truly great about this play is that you are trying to figure out the murderer. My choice changed twice. Tell me in the comments if you’ve seen The Mousetrap and if you guessed right the first time.

Dress – Zara | Shoes – Primark | Bag- Yumi

Tickets were gifted from BH Live Tickets and Bournemouth Bloggers.

Mint and Blush Dress

1 August 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellDorset, StyleAmelia Boswell, Fashion Blogger, feminine style, girles style, girlie dresses, style blogger, summer dresses, The Curly Haired Girl, white trainers styleLeave a comment

Dress – H&M | Trainers – Footway * | Bag – Zara | Earrings – Romwe

Are you one of those people who doesn’t have a particular style? There isn’t one aesthetic you subscribe to? I know I am. I used to be frustrated that I didn’t fall into one category. The Androgyny look, only wearing nude tones, the pretty dresses 24/7. But I now realise that it’s the best way to be. You are free to wear whatever you want. I don’t need to stick to one thing because that’s what I’m comfortable with or that’s what people know me for. I can wear anything any time. nothing is off-limits.

This dress we a particularly bright and light look for me. I love changing my usual outfit of jeans and a polo shirt (hello work uniform) for something exciting and fun. The dress was an H&M sale piece that I saw instore and realised that it was a dress of many style options. My endless wearing of there white Converse. I swapped in pink laces for a girlier look and a lime green Zara bag that I’m obsessed with. Girlie feminine looks are somethings the best thing to wear when you need a little style push to be more adventurous with style choices.

Location – Weymouth

Photographer – Hayden

All items marked with a * have been gifted to me. I haven’t been paid to talk about these trainers in this post as the partnership has finished but I still love wearing them. All opinions are my own.

Fruit Loop

15 July 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellMake-up, Style50's dress, Amelia Boswell, bright pink lipstick, clinique lipstick, fashion banana, fruit throw, fruit toss, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, Vintage tea dress, woven earringsLeave a comment

The fruits of my labour have produced these sweet photos. Dressing like a 50’s house wife and frolicking around the garden has never been so fun. Wearing a vintage dress. Zip fronted and pockets the perfect size for a phone. This dress was made for the future.

How do you like my tossing skills?

Dress – Vintage | Earrings – Primark | Lipstick – Clinique

Summer Edit

14 July 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, beach style, Bournemouth blogger, Fashion Blogger, gucci shoes, mens shirts, style blogger, styling mens shirts, summer style, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

Short dresses and oversized shirts and the summer styling essentials I love. Wearing these combinations to help me pretend in somewhere in Spain or Italy soaking up the sun. Instead of in Bournemouth applying for graduate jobs.

Shoes – Gucci (vintage) Dress – Tesco | Shirt – Ralph Lauren (mens) Bag – Thrifted

I graduated

11 July 2019October 2, 2019Milly BoswellEvent, StyleAmelia Boswell, Ba(hons) fashion promotion and communication, cap toss, evening dress, Fashion Blogger, fashion graduate, graduation, graduation outfit, micheal kors heels, pink maxi dress, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, zara dressLeave a comment

Monday the 8th July 2019.

Dress – Zara | Shoes – Micheal Kors | Cap and Gown -? Earrings and Necklace – From my family

I graduated with my fellow Fashion Promotion and Communications girls in the Guildhall. My mum and dad came and of course, Hayden was there to share in the moment with me. Three years of ups and downs but a Ba(Hons) is worth it all. “Educational” trips to London, Paris and Florence with my uni girls will forever be a high light. Sipping coffee before presentations in the cafe across the road. Frantic messages to each other trying to decipher the notes we had written in lectures.

University isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it will fill your mind and expand your horizons if you let it. You will be pushed to your limits let down by circumstance but you will achieve and create and have an amazing time.

The thank yous

To mum and dad for listening to me cry down the phone to them about silly things. For holding my hand when I needed it and for letting me go it alone. Marshaine, Poppy, Stella, Emily, Amy, Emily, Charis, Tess, Maruta. All incredible smart girls that have been with me on this three-year crash course on, how to create, become adults ( or at least pretend to be) make friendships and love fashion and be a good kind human.

Of course to Hayden for being the best guy. We’ve been together nearly 3 1/2 years and that whole time I’ve been in education working towards this moment. We worked towards it together.

Solent Class of 2019 FPC !!