Friday, August 17, 2012

get fighted

Labels:










top: H&M
skirt: topshop
jacket: beyond retro
bracelet: turkish market
ring: just access @ topshop
socks: topshop
boots: topshop
earrings: claire's accessories*
hair: see this post
nails: revlon red* & barry m jewel brittania

I very rarely wear my hair up on my blog even though I wear it up alot at home and on a day to day basis! I guess my hair is "my thing" or part of my niche so I tend to style it in the same way because I feel it's just what people know me for. I always joke about there being a revolution if I changed my hair too drastically! I've written a short tutorial on how I do this over on my second blog if you wanted to go read as I know alot of people struggle getting a messy bun style look!

None the less, this is the outfit I'm wearing for drinks on the town tonight. I picked up this amazing velvet style jacket for a measly £22 from Beyond Retro (the one off Brick Lane) which I think is an absolute bargain considering the same thing would cost about 3 times as much on the high street. I have to admit Im not into vintage shopping, Im lazy and I like things being in my size and laid out so I can see what Im getting myself into. My flatmate dragged me in last weekend and I think I may have a new love affair with all things vintage! It's a bit too big for me, but we all know thats the trouble with vintage, and the shoulders are a little too much for me but hey, I love it so I'm happy with it!

Today I've been swooning over the new Clarins releases and booked tickets to go see my favourite band Alexisonfire in December. I actually did a happy dance when my transaction came through! I've seen them before a few times but it's their farewell tour as they've split up so I think alot of sobbing will be happening during the show!

121 comments:

  1. you suit your hair up! love your jacket!

    ReplyDelete

  2. gawjus jacket!! and your hair looks lovely up :)

    http://the-goldenmonkey.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  3. I love this! It's so not typical Llymlrs if that makes sense, but looks amazing! Really like the velvet jacket too, you look lovely! And I want your boots so badly, xx

    ReplyDelete

  4. I am absolutely gutted that jacket is vintage - it's beautiful! I love it x

    ReplyDelete

  6. The jacket is amazing! Such a cute outfit :)

    brighton-girl.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  7. That jacket is BEAUTIFUL! you look amazing xx

    ReplyDelete

  9. Love your jacket!
    http://ohmyolivia.blogspot.co.uk/ xo

    ReplyDelete

  10. Your boots are gorgeous and I love the colour you always wear on your lips :) x

    ReplyDelete

  11. that jacket is so cute on you! I love your hair up also!

    http://thefashionformat.blogspot.co.uk/

    xox

    ReplyDelete

  12. Very classy look! So nice to see your face! Pretty! X

    ReplyDelete

  13. That hairstyle is beyond chic, so pretty!

    L.x

    http://fashiondictionarykid.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  14. You look so pretty with your hair up! And I love the jacket! Hope you have fun on your night out.
    xoxo Debby

    ReplyDelete

  16. hair looks so lovely! and the outfit of course! have a good time tonight!

    www.headtotoebeautyy.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  18. Love the hair! I'll have to go and check out how to do it as I can only seem to achieve a tight ballerina bun... Also loving the socks and boots combo!

    -Elodie x

    http://www.elle-yeah.com

    ReplyDelete

  20. That jacket is gorgeous, and a complete bargain! Love this whole outfit!
    & your hair looks so pretty up :)

    http://www.danielleyc.com/ xx

    ReplyDelete

  21. Can't believe it will be Alexis last show... Seen them 5 times and they are always amazing. Won't be able to make the farewell show, gutted! xoxo
    nikkilou

    ReplyDelete

  22. Your blog is soo beautiful, and your looks too! I follow you :)

    ReplyDelete

  23. That jacket looks fab on you...the colors are beautiful!

    Kate

    www.thrillofthechaise.com

    ReplyDelete

  24. Love the design of that jacket, especially with the boots. I also think your hair up looks lovely xx

    ReplyDelete

  26. That jacket is amazing. I actually want one like this so badly! x

    ReplyDelete

  27. You look amazing! So jealous of your hair! xx

    ReplyDelete

  28. You really look amazing and I love the outfit. I don't know why but it's one of my fav outfit of yours.

    THE RED GIRL SMILE

    ReplyDelete

  29. Love this outfit so much, the jacket is so amazing! I love vintage stuff, especially that jacket!

    Pip x

    ReplyDelete

  30. The socks look so cute with the boots, i've never been able to pull off that look myself! Looking lovely x

    ReplyDelete

  31. I love this on you, it's a lovely combination! plus I'm super jealous you've got tickets for the Alexisonfire gig, I love them and wish I could go but a week night in London for a northerner such as myself makes it a bit difficult!

    everybody else’s girl
    xxx

    ReplyDelete

  32. By far my favourite look so far, you look amazing!

    x

    ellenahill.blogspot.com x

    ReplyDelete

  33. That jacket is amazing! Love Vintage. It gets addictive.
    x
    http://dresseddamsel.blogspot.ie

    ReplyDelete

  36. i'm in love with that jacket so so so much. x

    ReplyDelete

  37. Lovely to see your hair up, it suits you so much! Love the outfit to, lovely! x

    ReplyDelete

  38. Your hair looks lovely! Love your jacket x

    ReplyDelete

  39. Love this outfit and I really don't know why you don't do outfit posts with your hair up more often! It's looks great, really suits you xo

    ReplyDelete

  40. I absolutely love this outfit! The jacket is great and it just looks so good with the simple black skirt and top. Really nice x

    ReplyDelete

  42. I am in love with that jacket!

    thebeautymist.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  43. lily you look AMAZING! one of my fav looks for you ever! :) x x x

    ReplyDelete

  44. Love this jacket TONES!

    Ruth xxxx

    http://theclothesimin.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  45. This outfit is great! You look amazing and you should wear your hair like that more often! :)

    ReplyDelete

  46. this outfit is amazing! suits you so well!
    also love your hair up!
    i used to feel the same a couple of years ago as i always had my hair down and quite straight and never wore it up. its weird :P hehe


    xoxo

    ReplyDelete

  47. I LOVE this outfit, the jacket is gorgeous and i love your hair up!

    http://thefashiondistrictnlc.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  48. LOVE this jacket, you look so pretty here!

    500daysoffashion.blogspot.com
    x

    ReplyDelete

  49. So much love for this outfit. It's so gorgeous :)
    Absolutely gutted Alexisonfire arn't coming to Liverpool/Manchester! I would have loved to have seen them!

    xx

    wearenouvellevague

    ReplyDelete

  50. Fully in love with the outfit :) I really wish I could get away with wearing my hair up like this but unfortuantly I have sticky out ears, haha oh dear! Your hair really suits you up though! x

    ReplyDelete

  51. gorgeous outfit lily! the knot suits you really well and i understand how you feel about vintage shopping. i always think they have nice stuff but can't always be bothered to go through the heaps of clothes.. x

    ReplyDelete

  52. I'm in love with velvet right now, glad you finally had a successful trip to the vintage shop. I just found a velvet blazer myself but yours definitely triumphs it, beautiful!

    ReplyDelete

  53. This is really amazing! your boots are stunning!

    oldcaledonia.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  54. You really suit your hair up! I tend to have mine in a bun most days for convenience, something about having hair down just really distracts me for some reason. I love the accent glitter nails!

    louisejoyb x

    ReplyDelete

  55. Love your outfit! You really suit wearing you hair up too....lovely!!

    http://fashioniswhaticallhappiness.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  57. you look so stunning with your hair up like that! suits you so well x

    ReplyDelete

  58. Okkkk your hair and shoes are amazing!!! You really suit your hair up. Also, the new clarins releases are beautiful! I've already added them to my wishlist. Pretty makeup palettes here I come!!!

    Gem x
    http://www.gemmameansjewel.com

    ReplyDelete

  59. wow, i love this jacket on you :) makes it so special and the booties goes so well with this. LOVE!

    xoxo FlirtingwithFashion

    ReplyDelete

  61. the more i see these boots on your the more i want them, no, I need them in my life xo

    ReplyDelete

  62. That. Jacket. I NEED it. If you're selling it, let me know okay :D?

    ReplyDelete

  64. incredible jacket! your hair looks amazing up

    a-la-foliee.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  65. Your hair looks lovely put up, really really great. I also love the jacket! I didn't notice it was velvet in the pictures but that makes me love it even more.
    x

    ReplyDelete

  66. OOh I really love this outfit, it's something ever so slightly different and that jacket is gorgeous. You really suit having your hair up like that too.
    Definitely need to get myself a pair of studded boots like that, the high street is full of them so hopefully I can find a pair I like.

    Lucy xxx

    ReplyDelete

  67. This is one of my favourite looks from you Lily! I love your hair up like this and that jacket is gorgeous with the detailing on the boots!

    Temi xo STYLISH WHISPERS

    ReplyDelete

  68. Wow you look really gorgeous here! You really suit your hair up and must really suit vintage!
    I have that topshop skirt, I love how youve paired it with a bandeau top and a belt so it looks like a dress.
    Cath x

    squaremarshmallow.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  69. gorgeous jacket! and love it how you styled your hair :)

    ReplyDelete

  70. This outfit is actually really refreshing to see!
    and also you have the worlds most perfect forehead ;D ♥

    ReplyDelete

  71. wow, this look really stands out to me! your hair and jacket look so lovely.

    ReplyDelete

  72. gorgeous jacket, and I love alexisonfire!! have an amazing time!! xxx

    missjessicarachel.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  73. What a find!

    http://arrceebee.blogspot.com.au/

    ReplyDelete

  74. I love that jacket, it's really pretty. And you look really nice with your hair in a messy bun, gonna head over to your other blog to try it for myself :)
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  75. Cool jacket, I love a but of velvet - I have a navy blue velvet maxi dress I'm still yet to wear! X

    http://Heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  77. Your hair looks sooo nice up! xo

    http://www.kingdomheartsxo.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  78. You suit this! I want those socks!

    teacuptoast.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  79. love this outift! Favorite of yours

    ReplyDelete

  81. This could be one of my favourite outfits by you. Gorgeous! :)x

    ReplyDelete

  82. Your hair really suits you like this and that jacket is amazing!

    viedelara.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  83. this entire look is amazing!! =) you should sport hair up more often, definitely!

    ReplyDelete

  84. your nails look lovely xx

    http://ravingbeautyx.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  85. This is possibly my favourite outfit post of yours ever! I love it and you look fab!
    xx

    ReplyDelete

  86. love your hair like that i'm so jealous of your shoes!

    whatalicedidtoday.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  89. love this outfit. your nails are so pretty!

    www.sultanassanctuary.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  90. Love the outfit. And thanks for linking the hair post, definitely want to try that out :)

    lets-kiss-and-make-up.blogspot.com
    xox

    ReplyDelete

  91. Love you with your hair up, it looks great. That jacket is amazing as well, I'm not such a vintage fan because I'm a lazy shopper too but sometimes you just absolute gems!
    xxx

    ReplyDelete

  92. That is officially the most fantastic jacket!

    http://b-isthisit.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  93. That is SUCH a good price for that jacket! I love it, I think it's so different to what you usually wear on here and it suits you so much :) love the boots too x

    Fashion Stereotype

    ReplyDelete

  94. Love this look! My Nan lit just cleared our her wardrobe and have given me a jacket similar to this! -cannot wait to style it up
    I've just finished a post on prints
    -confession slight addicted.


    Muchos Smiles,
    bb, xoxo

    http://ispythroughthekeyhole.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  95. You look absolutely beautiful Lily! I am in love with that blazer! :)

    xoxo, Laura

    ReplyDelete

  96. you should definitely wear your hair up more, it really suits you! and that jacket is amazing, i NEED to go vintage shopping more.. :)
    http://eleanorcos.blogspot.ie

    ReplyDelete

  97. www.thefashionundergrad.blogspot.com

    Love you hair up!

    ReplyDelete

  98. Love that blazer.

    http://www.designers-artists.com

    ReplyDelete

  99. This is, by far, my favorite outfit I've seen you in on the blog. It's wonderful!

    ReplyDelete

  100. I love Beyond Retro, whenever I'm in London I have a look!
    I think your hair looks really pretty up.


    Little Miss Sunshine
    A Great British Style Blog

    ReplyDelete

  102. You look amazing!

    http://riley-ellise.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  103. Stunning!! Best outfit yet x
    http://meetzemonster.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  104. Love your hair! No matter how you style it, it always looks sooo good :)

    Rae x

    somebrokegirl.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete

  105. Perfect! Such amazing boots :)

    Kiss,
    Liliana

    http://umblogfashion.com

    ReplyDelete

  107. Amazing jacket! And your hair looks lovely in this style! Can't wait till mine is long enough to give it a go!

    www.littlekjf.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  108. In love with this look! The jacket and the boots are both absolute beauts!

    wishfulsinfulyou.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  109. the jacket is amazing, good find.

    http://yolandasmeow.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  111. That's a lush jacket! I am so tempted by those boots x

    http://that-bird.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  112. Love your outfit Lily, that jacket is a beaut! Your hair looks lovely also. Only a teeny bit jealous you've got Alexisonfire tickets! x

    ReplyDelete

  113. Love this jacket, what an amazing find! x

    ReplyDelete

  114. your hair looks gorgeous like this :)
    x

    http://www.raggydoll-raggydoll.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  116. Absolutely love your shoes! Are the comfy?
    xxxx


    http://samiwarbs.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete

  117. You look lovely :) Your hair looks amazing up!xx

    ReplyDelete

  118. I know what you mean about having the patience for vintage shopping, I really have to be in the right mindset..a bit like TKMaxx, you have to wade through so much to find the gems.

    The jacket is fab though, such a great find and so reasonable. Also I really love your hair up! Purdy.

    http://www.rafflesbizarre.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  120. it took me awhile to scroll down to write a comment.. very discouraging in the most positive way! well i love this outfit and i have been doing that hairstyle shown in this pic and i adore it. so functional yet cutsie. i have a suggestion about something on your blog. i think you should do a tab thing just for questions and answers. i find myself thinking of questions youve probably been asked billions of times. plus people can refer to outfits since they all have unique titles. just a thought!

    as always a fan,
    leah

    ReplyDelete

if you have any questions feel free to tweet me @llymlrs!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Online Users

Pageviews last month

LLYMLRS.COM

All content and images © Lily Melrose 2009-2013 unless otherwise noted.