What to wear to work

When you reach your early twenties, I feel like it's normal to have a bit of a fashion crisis... if you went to uni you will have, like me, spent 80% of the time in pyjamas, 10% of the time in fancy dress and the other 10% in something you just threw on to run to a lecture. So after three years of this, you're thrown into a job where you are expected to look professional and sophisticated...

This isn't a year 10 work experience placement, your black school trousers and your mum's blouse won't cut it this time!

So I've made a list of tips to share so you can manage your workwear style without taking as many wrong turns as me... enjoy!

Please note...I had a dilemma, I couldn't take the pictures at the end of the day because I look all tired and flat, so I had to quickly snap them at the beginning of the day, hence the bad mirror selfies... I hope that the outfit inspiration makes up for the bad photos ;) 

I don't have to dress mega-smart at my office, so if you need to be suited and booted I'm sorry, I guess grab those black trousers and hope for the best... 

TIPS

• It can be hard to think of five work outfits, the trick is to mix and match. As long as you have some smart staple pieces, you can wear them with anything to smarten up the overall look. 
• I think monochrome is always a winner if you need to look smart, a simple black dress or a white shirt will work wonders.
• Footwear is important to finish of the look. I'm not saying you have to totter around in massive heels all day, ankle boots and brogues work too... but heels always look good. ( I realise I have flat sandals on in one outfit but it was like 30 degrees that day, I wanted to be comfortable...)
• Don't wear mini skirts... its awkward. I speak from experience.
• Try different hair styles. My hair is wavy and untamed naturally so I usually pin it back to make it look like an actual hair style... If I want it tied back I often do this style, its really easy to do and looks pretty.

And then forget all about it for casual Friday! ;)

That's all my tips! The links are attached to the picture :)

Thanks for reading,

Georgia x

Zara Printed Jacket | OOTD

I added this kimono to my wishlist here a few months ago and have seen it EVERYWHERE since. Its like it was calling out to me "buy me Georgia I'd look so nice with ripped jeans or cut off shorts or on the beach on holiday..." Who am I to refuse something that speaks so much sense? 

I find sizes in Zara very odd, I'm different everytime I go in there, I got this in a small and it fits really nicely. I think as I'm only 5"3 if I'd got a bigger size it would have dragged along the floor! 

I want to work out a way to wear this for work, maybe with a leather skirt? What do you think? Any ideas very welcome!

Kimono | Zara

Strappy Top | Missguided

Leigh Jeans | Topshop

Sandals (similar here) | Topshop

Backpack | Primark

Ear Cuff (similar here) | ASOS

Sunglasses (similar here) | Topshop

Necklace | Vivienne Westwood

Georgia x

Lace, backpacks and fishtail plaits

I've been finding myself dressing a bit more 'grungy' lately, I think I'm either trying to relive my teen years or trying to be an extra on Mad Fat Diary. I even went as far to rip my own jeans! 

Luckily it went better than when my 13 year old self attempted it...

They are quite old and faded Topshop Leigh Jeans which I never wore anymore because they'd seen better days, who would have known cutting holes in the knees could give them a new lease of life! I think the lacy top from H&M makes it a bit more feminine and the backpack from Primark adds even more 90s grungy-ness. 

I discovered this hair style when I was attempting some pretty milkmaid braids like this but failed because my hair is too short! But I played around and found out I could manage this pretty hairstyle which I shall call, 'milkmaid braids that have fallen down your head'... or something.

It's really easy, you just separate your hair messily into two sections, and do to fishtail plaits starting just behind your ears. Then twist them backwards and cross them over, tucking the ends of the hair under, and pin in place. I like it to look messy so I pulled at the roots and tousled it until I was happy with it and then sprayed it with hairspray and that's it!

Tweet or Instagram me pictures if you give this a try :)

@georgiabeeee

xgeorgia

Have a nice weekend!

Georgia x

Fancy seeing more hairstyle posts? Click here for a low french roll and a hair bow!

Gingham trousers | OOTD

Blue | Ootd

Backpack Primark

Leather  Jacket Topshop

Floral Dress Forever 21

Jumper Topshop

Frilly Socks Topshop

Boots Ebay

Watch Michael Kors

Georgia Name necklace Anna Lou of London

Bullet Necklace Forever 21

Scarf Urban Outfitters

Winter Warmers

 

 

Coat Asos

 Tartan Scarf H&M

Fur Stole Asos

Dress Forever 21

Mittens Superdry *

Leather Gloves H&M

Name necklace Anna Lou of London *

Bullet necklace Forever 21

Hair Bow Primark

Watch Michael Kors

Daisy Ring Accessorize

Band Rings H&M

Makeup

Benefit Hello Flawless foundation in Honey (review here)

Liz Earle Bronzer

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in So Pretty (review here)

 Bourjois Universal Illuminating Powder Highlighter

Stila in the light palette, colours Champagne and Sunset (see here)

Stila Smudge stick

Benefit They're real mascara

Liz Earle Sheer Lipgloss in Mallow

Georgia x

 

Autumnal Wishlist...

1. Primark 2. Accessorize 3.Topshop 4.H&M 5.ASOS 6. H&M 7.Zara

Hey! I have been out of the blogging game for a few months now but I'm back! I haven't forgotten about you I've just been soooo busy working VERY hard... pretty much all the time... long story, I shall explain later!

But I have a few posts lined up so I'm really excited to start blogging again :)

Hope you liked my AW wishlist, look out for more coming soooon!

Georgia xxx

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Lush, Clinique, Boots, Motel and Primark haul!

Hello!! How are you?

I've been naughty and spent money I shouldn't have been spending! oops, but the plus side is, I bought some lovely bits and I get to show them to you allllll...

Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer

I think this is my fourth tube, this stuff is amazing.

The Comforter Bubble Bar

This is my all time favourite thing from Lush! It smells amazing, it's like blackcurrant and sugar and all sweet things AND it lasts five baths!

Veganese Conditioner

I needed a new conditioner and I thought I'd give a Lush one a go because I don't think I've been disappointed by a product yet! I just got the 100g bottle to test it out before I commit to a big one, so I'll let you know how it goes!

9 to 5 cleansing lotion

I am trying to edge away from my Liz Earle cleanse and polish slowly but surely, I'm not as big of a fan as everyone else tends to be! It's lovely but if I forget to use it for one day my skin goes mad... I think it's got a terrible addiction. Not ideal and rather pricey, so I bought this gentle cleansing lotion from Lush to try instead.

Mask of Magnaminty

Like I said my skin needs to seriously CALM DOWN, so I'm trying everything going! My sister uses this and loves it.

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
I haven't actually ran out of my other tube of this yet but I saw it for £7 in The Cosmetics Company in Gunwharf and thought I'd stock up while it's cheap!

Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paint

I've seen lots of people talking about this and thought I'd see what all the fuss was about! Isn't it a lovely lilac :)

Motel Catalina Off Shoulder Dress
I ordered this a few weeks ago and wore it out on Valentines day, it's such a lovely colour and really comfortable! 

Primark Super Skinny Jeans

These are amazing, my cheaper double of my Topshop Leigh jeans! More about this here...

That's all for my irresponsible spending!

Have you bought anything nice recently?

Thanks for reading!

Georgia xx

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Topshop Leigh Jean dupes!

Hello! How are you?

Just a quick one to alert you to a mega bargain, incase you didn't know..

I have been buying Topshop Leigh Jeans for years because they are the comfiest things known to man but at £40 they aren't the cheapest. And every pair I've had has ended up worn and rather holey, so not even really good quality for the price!

I was in Primark the other day and spotted these Super Skinny jeans going for all of £11! They are exactly the same cut, they are made of that lovely thin material like the leigh ones and Primark have most of the same colour range as Topshop!

Now these are probably similar quality and will probably wear and tear just the same as the leigh ones, but I'd much rather spend £11 on jeans that will only last about a year (yeah I wear them A LOT) than £40!

Do you love these kind of jeans as much as I do?

Thanks for reading!

Georgia x

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No need to worry

Hello!

I've got something a bit different for you today, I haven't ever really done a proper photographed outfit of the day type jobby because I'm not really one for taking pictures of myself! But my sister needed to take some photos for her Photography A level and wanted me to be in them so I made her take a few outfitty sort of ones whilst she was at it! :) I hope you enjoy!

Coat - Primark | Top - Monki | Jeans - Topshop | Bag - Zara | Boots - River Island | Hat - Topshop | Watch - Michael Kors | Bracelet - Urban Outfitters | Scarf - Urban Outfitters | Gloves - Primark

Me and the photographer :)

Thanks for reading!

Georgia x

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Autumn collective Haul...

So.... I've spent all my money!

I really should not be trusted with a student loan, or any type of loan or credit card because I have no self control whatsoever. It actually makes me feel quite ill to think of how much money I have spent on Autumn/Winter wear this year (yet no coat... what am I doing?) but hey ho can't take it back now! (I probs could but I'm not going to.)

So I thought I'd do a little post on all the things I have bought recently because I love reading these sorts of blog posts and having a nose at what people buy! By the way..these things have been bought over a few months, I haven't just gone crazy all in one day, thought I wouldn't put it past myself...)

Bones Tshirt | Jumper | Sheer check shirt

Superdry Tshirt | Primark Peplum top | Lacy Peplum top

H&M Rose print skirt | Topshop Bralet | Boots

Leigh Jeans | Michael Kors Watch*

*This was actually a present from my boyfriend Craig, he has such good taste!

Bronzer | Lip gloss | Cleanse and Polish

True Match foundation | Skylash Mascara | Bobbi Brown concealer

Shampoo bar | Snow Fairy

Hope you enjoyed having a nose through my purchases, I linked everything I could find in case you have been enticed by anything! I'll be doing reviews of the beauty bits and bobs once I've had a chance to play with them :)

Thanks for reading!

Georgia

P.S. Did you see Georgia Loves's Guest-ober post yesterday? Click here if you haven't! Look out for an exciting post from Vanessa Eves next Monday!

P.P.S. Check out the Guest post I did on Vanessa's blog on my Top 5 Lush Products!