2012 Heres To A Year Of Versatility OOTD

To my lovely subscribers and followers Happy New Year!

I have decided to dub 2012 the year of versatility

Rather than tell you I want a big girl job, I aspire to be fitter, to graduate, to catch up with that list of old friends as long as my arm bore bore bore.... this is my fashion resolution

To Be more versatile with my fashion choices

I choose to blog about this because this appeals to women across the board despite their financial status, their level of fashion self awareness, or where they shop.

Whether you like fashion or not at some point you are making fashion choices.

Before I start let me assure you I have made some of those "in style" purchases that were SO now when I bought them only to ever wear them once and consequently sell it on Ebay to someone in the Ukraine for £3.

Bandage dresses you remember those?

Let me refresh your mind..

I actually shiver remembering this!

Its all about shopping and keeping in mind what you want this item for.

If its for an evening can it be dressed down and worn daytime too?

And vice versa.

Is the item seasonal...are you really going to get good wear out of it?

Here is a dress my lovely boyfriend bought be for Christmas.

I know this shape is particularly favourable at the moment but I view it as timeless.

The dress is from Topshop at £45

Purple is my favourite colour.

Ive worn my dress with leopard leggings. I got them from Ebay for £10 and I love to wear them with a top and heels for evenings, and under plain dresses or jumpers for A/W.

Accessories: Michel Kors Watch, Pandora bracelet, heart necklace

I love the dresses structure and how you can wear it with bare legs tights or leggings.

For evening it can be glammed with a statement necklace or earrings.

For daytime and because my super long extensions sometimes overwhelm me with upkeep I wear this dress with a ballerina bun

Up or down this dress is truly transitional.

The key to versatility is 

• Accessorising appropriately for the occasion (jewellery, lipstick, handbag)
• Investing in pieces that you can revisit again and again
• Not always going with the flow. Because everyone is wearing it now does it mean they will in a years time? Will you?

Fool Proof versatility:

• Leather
• Leopard print
• LBDs
• Denim
• Studs
• Blazers
• Classic MAC style coats

I'm not saying I am any sort of versatility Angel, I aspire to be one! I know right now I have outfits and items of clothes that have only ever had one outing and are hanging there in anticipation..literally!

So here's to a fulfilling year one and all, a year of versatility

Best Wishes

Lady In Red

So Ive never bought anything form Missguided before. I am an Asos girl. I have been somewhat uninspired by their dress range at the moment. Seems to be overpriced and not particularly different to all the other things out there.

When I came across this little number I instantly fell for it. I love backless dresses and its gathered waistband gives it a classic look. 

Skater dresses are very much in fashion but the skirt falls in a structured manner and is super feminine.

As a student I want my wardrobe to be versatile so those weeks when my bank balance is looking a little poorly I can grab something timeless. Something that will make me look and feel glamorous more than once.

I ordered the dress Saturday and it arrived the following Monday..I was very impressed!!

Right...on to the dress!

Dress teamed with my new Dupe leopard shoe boots

-they are probably the best shoe bargain Ive ever bought!

I am thrilled with them but they are bloomin' high!

-the calf muscles got a right work out during the evening

The dress is very classic looking. But its the back that sold it for me..!

Ive not worn red in so long but I have completely fallen for this dress.

In Other news:

Races dress for the weekend has finally been chosen!- pictures to follow

Gym sessions going well this week, however I did eat my body weight in food at Chiquitos last night

Decided I need a new coat & Uggs for the winter...the search begins..!

My birthday in just over a week :)

What dresses are you loving at the moment?

Have you bought from Missguided before?

Hope you all enjoyed my guest blog entry yesterday, many thanks @LucyLouise