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

Fashion Wishlist

I've been saving a lot of shopping pages in my favourites recently and thought I'd share them with you! I like reading these kind of posts because it gives me ideas of even more things to add to my wishlist! Here are a few bits from some of my favourite shops that I've been lusting after recently, hope you enjoy...

Peplum Top | TOPSHOP

Printed Jacket with Fringe | ZARA

Sunglasses | WAREHOUSE

Daisy and Spot Print Dress | RIVER ISLAND

Floral Print Heels | TOPSHOP

Pink Bucket Bag | ZARA

What do you think? 

Georgia x

Spring/ it's still quite cold OOTD

Floral Textured Crepe Shift Dress | WAREHOUSE

Pastel blue jumper | TOPSHOP (similar here)

Cutout Ankle Boots | OFFICE

Mini Office City Bag | ZARA

Name necklace | ANNA LOU OF LONDON

Gold short necklace | H&M (similar here)

Rose Gold Watch | MICHAEL KORS

Now that I have a job, I have had to get back in to the swing of coordinating nice outfits everyday. Being a student for three years and then in an almost constant state of pyjamas when I was job hunting, my dress sense has been quite relaxed for a while. So when I heard the good news and then went to look in my wardrobe to plan a first day outfit, I was faced with a distinct lack of smart 'office' wear! Of course I've used that as an excuse to do lots of shopping :)

I call this outfit, 'spring is in the air...along with quite a lot of wind and rain so don't ditch the tights yet...' What do you think?

Hope you're all having a good week and looking forward to yet another Bank Holiday! What's everyone got planned?

Thanks for reading,

Georgia x

Pastels for spring... groundbreaking

Asymmetric hem Tshirt - ZARA

60s Lace Shift Dress - TOPSHOP

Textured Short Sleeve Top - TOPSHOP

Small Croc Effect Clutch - WHISTLES AT ASOS

Pointed Sling Back Shoes - TOPSHOP

Mini City Bag with Zip Detail - ZARA

Those of you who caught the slightly amended Devil Wears Prada reference in the title, 10 points for you!

Spring Wishlist

Topshop Lexi Round Sunglasses

Zara flat pointy sandal

Asos leather clutch

Topshop Kiss me jumper

Motel Lilah Jumpsuit

Topshop Summer check tee

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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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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December Faves!

Hello!

It's time for December favourites! Yes 6th Jan is actually the time it's meant to be done you see, I'm not actually a week late! Anyway, I'm really sad December is finished! Although I am glad the Christmas decorations will come down today because every time I see them it reminds me Christmas is over for another year :( So here's some of my favourite things from my favourite month of the year! Hope you enjoy :)

Models own Ibiza mix

This has been so nice to wear over Christmas but I think I'll deffo still wear it in the new year, sparkles never go out of fashion! This has big and little bits of glitter in as well so it spreads out over the nail really nicely and looks great!

Dawn French - A Tiny Bit Marvellous

I read this whole book in a week over Christmas travelling to and from London on the train. It's such a good book, Dawn French writes it so well! It's actually hilarious, so much so that I was laughing out loud on the train at one point, awks. I'd really recommend reading it!

Topshop Lipstick in Nevada

I've been wearing this a lot over December in the daytime, it's a really nice light nude colour which is also a bit pinky. I love the packaging of Topshop lipsticks too!

Vivienne Westwood Flower Orb Necklace

I got this for my 21st which was near the beginning of December and I haven't taken it off since, (apart from when I go out drinking because I can't be trusted with something so dainty when under the influence of alcohol.)

Zara bag

I love this bag, it's like Mary Poppin's suitcase! It fits so much stuff in it! My boyfriend picked it up the other day and looked shocked at how heavy it is, and I had to then explain to him why it is essential that I carry around a notepad, a diary, a book, a mirror, my purse, coins lining the bottom, my makeup bag... hairspray... 10,000 receipts.... nail polish...empty glasses case...

I have also been loving watching Vlogmas on Youtube this month especially Jim Chapman's Channel! He's hilarious and so excited about everything! 

I'll leave you with my fave song on my fave album for December, Rihanna's Unapologetic!

What have been your fave things over December?

Thanks for reading!

Georgia x

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Hello, remember me?

Hellooo!

How are you?

Long time no see ay! I'm very sorry I have been a bit of a rubbish blogger lately, I had uni deadlines, then my birthday weekend and then I started my internship at Asos this Monday! 

So now now I'm free for the first day in two weeks I'm going to organise lots of posts for you all to schedule throughout the week :) 

This post is going to be all about my 21st birthday, which was fab! And I got spoiled by all my lovely friends and family,  and I really wanted to show you some of the lovely bits and pieces :) So I hope you all enjoy this, as these are my favourite sorts of posts to read!

First off my Auntie Jo made me this AMAZING cake, it's the prettiest thing I've ever seen and I didn't want to cut it up but it also tastes amazing so I'm glad I did! 

My boyfriend bought me this very sweet little Thomas Sabo charm bracelet :) Isn't it cute! I also love the little boxes Thomas Sabo stuff comes in, it reminds me of Confessions of a Shopaholic for some reason!

My lovely friend Nadine bought me this lovely hat from Zara!

My mum very kindly bought me this Vivienne Westwood flower necklace, it's so dainty and sweet and I really love it :)

You'll never guess who got this Butler and Wilson skull necklace for me...my Nan! She's so 'trendy'!

I also got the 21 charm from my sister to put on my charm bracelet that I got as a special present for my 18th birthday :) That makes me feel rather old! :/

My friend Hannah also bought me this whiteboard Iphone cover which is such a good idea! I can draw new bits on it everyday, and when I went out for my birthday all my friends drew a little something on it for me! :)

This is definitely my favourite, my Mum got her friend to make this photo album for me full of pictures of friends and family, it's very sweet and personal. I didn't want to put the whole thing on the internet but here's one page! Ahh, Jelly shoes... If only I could wear you now without looking like a weirdo.

 I also got some clothes, my friend Hannah got me the grey skull vest from New Look, and I spent my birthday money on the rest :) The Jacket was from H&M, the denim shirt is from Topshop, the boots are from Topshop, Tartan Scarf from H&M and the bag is from Zara! :)

I hope you enjoyed this post, I had a lovely birthday and I'm also rather excited to be 21, I can drink in America and drive in Hong Kong!

Thanks for reading!

Georgia

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London, birthdays and shopping!

Hellooo!

Warning! This is going to be a very picture heavy post!

I've been a very busy bee organising my boyfriend's 21st birthday and it all came to a head this weekend! Our friends and I surprised him with a night out in London on Saturday, then I was left to deal with his mega hangover Sunday! I had to go to work Monday but today has been his actual birthday so we had a trip to Bicester village we also popped into high Wycombe on the way home for some more shopping and a meal at zizi :) Topped off by my mum taking us out for a drink at a pub near our house and bumping into the Korean Olympic table tennis team!

All in all it was amazing!

So I'll leave you with some pictures, including a mini haul from shopping today with some products I can't wait to get reviewing! (psst Lush makeup!! Eee!)

Thanks for reading :)

Georgia x