Fashion: OOTD - Day 17 - Mixed Materials

Today I am going to college for the morning, and then heading to Exeter for a law event (post coming soon!) so am changing outfits in the evening. Therefore, I wanted an outfit that was comfy and casual for college, but I could change out of quickly before we leave for Exeter.

I decided to mix up fabrics to create a cute and casual look with a modern twist. I started with this tan suede mini skirt (Primark, £10) and denim stud shoulder shirt (Primark, £8) to mix up two fabrics which work well together. I then paired it with a simple white vest top (Asda George, £4), black tights (£4, Asda George) and black lace ballet flats (Primark, £4) to put the focus on the contrast

with the shirt and skirt.

For hair, I need a style that was casual enough for college but formal enough for the event in the evening (and would last all day). I went with this low braided up-do; which I created by doing two braids on either side of my head, twisting them to create two braided twists, crossing them over and pinning them; to create a classy yet still casual look. For jewellery, I didn't want to go over board in case I lost something while changing, so just wore my Fatima hand necklace (£6, Marrakesh Souks). For makeup, I wore a simple nude eyeshadow (Urban Decay Naked from the Naked 1 palette) and then mixed it up with turquoise felt tip liner (Collection lasting finish felt tip liner in turquoise) and turquoise eyeshadow stick (Rimmel Kate shadow stick in pure turquoise) on my waterline. Finally for lips, I wore a more natural colour with a pink-nude lip butter (Collection lip butter stick in vintage rose). 

With this look I wanted to show how it is really easy to add unique and personal touches to your outfit by just mixing up colours, fabrics and styles to create something very personal to you. 

"We all need a splash of what 

most class as 'bad taste', it creates

individuality. It is no taste I'm against".

- Diane Vreeland.