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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

What Not to Pack For an Adventure Holiday.

15 September 2018September 15, 2018Milly BoswellStyle, TravelAmelia Boswell, centre parcs, Converse, Fashion blog, friends holiday, H&M, longleat, New Look, ootd, outfit of the day, style, style blogger, The Curly Haired Girl, yum2 Comments

Anyone find packing for a holiday the worst? I know I do, how will I know what I want to wear 3 days from now. I’m not an outfit planner. It could be colder holiday them planned and I’d hate to be in the same jumper for 6 days. Or not bring the right bikini, or the one I took with me isn’t dry to wear again.

Dress – H&M | Earrings – H&M (old) so many similar ones in store and online

Jumper – H&M | Coat – Cotton Traders (mens) | Jeans – Primark

I fully realised my packing faults while packing for my friend holiday to Centre Parcs. I packed 1 pair of shoes, 1 t-shirt,1 long sleeve, 3 pairs of trousers and two dresses. Throw in a few jumpers and that was it. For a wilderness holiday (we stayed in an executive lodge, there was no dirt, we had a dishwasher for god’s sake) I should have been packing tracksuit bottoms, thick jumpers and running trainers. A swimsuit would have been better too. I wore a new bikini that, thank god held it’s own in the water rapids and wave pool.

T-Shirt – here | Trousers – New Look | Trainers – Converse* | Bag – Yumi | Jumper – Zara

However, I do think I managed to save myself and pull together some outfits that are a little more interesting for a wilderness holiday amongst redwoods. Bright trousers mixed with bright jumpers. short dresses and big jumpers.

This is about as extensive as the fashion posts will get from my holiday to centre Parcs. It was incredibly cold, in our Lodge and around the Park. Of course it’s a holiday in England so it rained, not much but it did.

Mini Dress and Wool Coat

7 September 2018September 7, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, Autumn 2018 styling, British blogger, Converse, fashion styling, Frome, H&M, mini dress styling, red bag, style blog, style blogger, styling influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, Topshop, white leather trainers, wool coat, YumiLeave a comment

I’m always on the lookout for dresses that show off my legs. I’m hella tall 5ft10, an actual giant against most of the women in my family. That won’t stop me wearing short dresses to lengthen my legs further and to show them off. This H&M number (which is under £20 *high five*) is a transitional piece. Can be worn at the end of Summer all the way into Winter. The cuffed sleeves get the piece so much interest, the tied collar and ruffle allow for a little cleavage around the boobs. The loose fit makes the dress a more feminine style. It also has pockets ( angels singing in the background) Can’t believe how much I’m loving in H&M right now. The new seasonal pieces have really knocked me out of the park.
Teamed with a huge Topshop wool coat to get the balance between masculine and feminine that I try and create with every outfit.

Dress – H&M | Coat – Topshop | Trainers – Converse* | Bag – Yumi

Location – Frome

by Hayden

Oversized White Shirt

4 September 2018September 5, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, DKNY, dkny trainers, Fashion Blogger, Furla, furla wallet, furla wrist wallet, italian courtyard, Italian style patio, New Look, ootd, outfit of the day, style, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired Girl, white shirts, ZaraLeave a comment

A little trip over to Italy shot in a warm courtyard. Just kidding, still, in England, my Italian plans for this year won’t be coming true. Maybe next year.

Showing off my Zara shirt, you’d have seen it on my Instagram first. I really can’t get enough of it. A crisp white shirt is so timeless, classic. The length gives it more interest. I love styling it over trousers, Green tartan cigarette trousers or mom jeans.
Make-up has changed again. On on eyeliner days, I’ve opted for a metallic gold and mascara, mascara, mascara. Always lipstick. My mum is the biggest lipstick person. She always puts lippy on before getting out the car. I never remember a time I’d get dropped at school and she’d not be wearing something on her lips. I’m the same. This particular shade is actually two. A Benefit pale nude and a Seventeen ( back to the fuchsia) Wedged Trainers, for height, I’m kidding, I like how they look with the trousers and the white ties with white of the shirt.

I wore
shirt – Zara | trousers – New Look | Trainers – DKNY | Bag – Furla | earrings – New Look

Dressing for the Weather

30 August 2018August 30, 2018Milly BoswellStyle, TravelAmelia Boswell, Fashion Blogger, Furla, furla wallet, H&M jumper, hardy's original sweet shop, leopard heels, Next, Next heels, off shoulder jumper, on trend jumper, Primark jeans, Salisbury, Salisbury Cathedral, style blogger, style influencer, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

An outfit so good I wore it twice. My new favourite jumper to wear from H&M. I was planning to save it for Autumn and Winter but when the weather is this temperamental how could I not wear it now? Hello, it’s off the shoulder too. I’ve never worn anything off the shoulder or cold shoulder, but I’m a true convert. I am living for the colour. Why am I so into red at the moment ( someone tell me) so this jumper is really everything. Hayden loves how soft it is. So it’s a win, win. Of course, mom jeans and you know I love heels. These Next block heels from the Christmas sale are so gorgeous, but I really couldn’t walk around the city and go exploring without many, many coffee and drink breaks.

I wore
jumper – H&M | Jeans – Primark | Heels – Next | Bag – Furla | Socks – H&M

Photos were taken at Salisbury Cathedral and Hardy’s Original Sweet Shop
By Hayden

Lace Turtle Neck at Tea

28 August 2018August 28, 2018Milly BoswellStyleAmelia Boswell, Bournemouth blogger, British blogger, Fashion Blogger, Lace outfit, Lace turtle neck, looks, New Look, ootd, outfit of the day, Primark jeans, Rainbow hoop earrings, style, style blogger, style influencer, style inspiration, summer style, The Curly Haired GirlLeave a comment

I love wearing lace, it’s such a decadent fabric. It elevates any casual outfit into something a little more special. This look is very pared down but with lace, it’s a much more premium look. A t-shirt would have been too casual and an evening look too much for the day. Of course very muted accessories. These New Look hoops are getting much more wear then I thought they would. The rainbow jewels add needed colour to this monochromatic look.

The summer has really made Hayden and I explore much more in England. It seems we save the colder months and Winter for travelling. But summer is for staying at home, well for 2018 anyway.
Driving through the New Forest in the evening, we stopped in Beaulieu to grab and drink and see the donkeys. I’ve been to Beaulieu many times to look around the house and go to the motor museum. We stopped into a little tea room surrounded by New Forest donkeys and a few wasps (know anything about me, know I hate wasps) Sitting at quaint little tables with matching tea sets and tablecloths we sipped our drinks. I instantly regretted not getting something cold. So we wandered over to the Montagu Arms Hotel for an iced something and sat in the window thinking about what we should do for dinner and chatting about the day.

I wore

Lace turtle neck – old ( here, here) | jeans – Primark | Trainers – Converse* | hoops – New Look