Nina Nesbitt

For those of you, like me, who are totally in love with Nina Nesbitt's style-keep reading. This Scottish songstress portrays her pride with tartan pieces alongside some extremely fashion-forward garments. I have seen several Nina-inspired 'get the looks', but I decided to do my own. With a knowledge of Nesbitt's passion for tartan, cats and Nike Blazers, I searched the internet for Nina-esque bits and bobs!

please note that I do not own any pictures

I found many Nina-inspired things online, so I apologise for the jam-packed collage! I'll try to work in some sort of pattern to talk about each item and I will list where everything is from, including price.

 

Denim shorts: (New Look, £19.99)  



 Firstly, the shorts. Nina tends to pair vintage ones with black tights-a look perfect for the chilly months. To emulate her laidback style, opt for a high-waisted and distressed pair.

 

Cat t-shirt: (Topshop, £20) How cute is this t-shirt?! I love the tie-dye detail and the blend of colours. I would definitely pair this top with some plain trousers/skirt because it has a particularly busy design.

 

Black boots: (New Look £29.99) I really love these chunky boots, especially with tartan items. I think the patent material would add more texture to an outfit and you could work with the gold detailing of the boot by matching it with gold coloured accessories. Nina often adds elements of grunge to laidback, yet stylish, looks. I think these shoes are perfect to replicate this, as they would add a tougher look to a more feminine outfit.

 

Instax mini 8 camera: (Amazon around £54-£70ish) Nina's latest single is 'Selfies', so I thought that it would be rude not to include a cute camera. These instant cameras come in a range of gorgeous pastel shades and are perfect for on-the-go. My only concern is that ink/printing paper is quite expensive to replace.

 

Red lipstick: (MUA £1) MUA's lipsticks are surprisingly good quality for £1. They come in a range of wearable, everyday shades. I own a pearly pink and nude lipstick from MUA and they are firm favourites in my make-up bag. I felt like this red matched up to Nina's signature look.

 

Floral shorts: (New Look £12.99) I tried to channel the floral look in the bottom right picture of Nina. I love the print of these shorts and I think they are at a really fantastic price too. These shorts are perfect for Spring and Summer.

 

Floral skirt: (H&M £9.99) First off all, check out the price on this skirt! This item would be a fantastic wardrobe staple for every season and every occasion and is perfect for channelling Miss Nesbitt's look.

 

Baseball shirt: (New Look £12.99) Unfortunately, this shirt has sold out, however there are similar styles available on the New Look website that are in cute pastel shades, ready for Spring! This shirt reminded me a lot of Nina's in the top left image, which she teamed with an on-trend tartan jacket: flaunting her Scottish pride.

 

Nike Blazers: (Schuh £70) Nina is commonly spotted sporting these monochrome trainers; they dress down any outfit and add a sporty edge. These shoes come in a variety of colours and styles, however Nina's black blazers suit her wardrobe as they work with the busy patterns she wears.

 

Tartan Pinafore: (New Look £17.99) This is so cute. It would look great with a white shirt or a black top, similar to how Nina styles her tartan blazer. On the high-street, practically everything is tartan so keep your eye out for similar items!

 

Pork pie hat: (Topshop £25) This is quite a lot to spend on a hat, but it is a perfect way to channel your inner Nina. These hats are also available in Primark-I think, don't quote me on that! These hats add a chic twist to every outfit and come in many variations on the high-street. I have even seen one with cat ears!

 

 LA beanie: (River Island £10) River Island stock great hats that are good quality. Of you're not really a beanie-wearer then experiment with a Primark one. Their varsity themed hats are around £3 and look pretty similar to this one. Or, for £12, you can buy an official Nina Nesbitt beanie here.

 

Selfie t-shirt: (New Look £7.99) New Look do fabulous t-shirts, and seeing as Nina's latest single in called 'selfies', I thought that this top was perfect! I didn't realise, but in her fan video, a girl was pictured holding up this top in the store!

 

 Thanks for reading!

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Winter-Spring

At the moment, it's the awkward transition phase between Winter and Spring. Well, not really it's January-but I like to tell myself that Spring will be soon! The weather seems to alternate between cold and warm just after this time of year, so I  wanted to create a look that will be suitable for both Winter and Spring. Every component in this outfit is from the high street, and although they vary In price, many of the items are staple pieces that you can use year-round.

Let's start off with the jeans. These high-waisted 'mom jeans' from Topshop are perfect for this time of year because of the cropped leg. This means that they can be worn with flats when it is warmer, or you can cover your legs with boots on chillier days. This style of jean is similar to the 'boyfriend' and has a straight cut and is slightly baggy, yet still flattering for any figure. These jeans come to £40 which on the surface may seem a bit much; however they are a year-round staple and are bound to be of a good quality. I'm sure that this style of jean is available across the high-street; I think investing in a good quality pair of jeans is often a wise move.

I decided to pair these jeans with a pair of tanned suede-style moccasins. Firstly, may I say that these shoes look so comfortable? They add a summery vibe to the jeans, but also an earth-toned edge to the colour scheme to ensure the outfit isn't too light and insipid. These shoes are perfect for Spring and Summer and can be worn with pretty much anything. Be aware that this pair of shoes, which are £22.99, are from the wide fit section of New Look, however they stock similar and cheaper styles.

I wanted to pair the brown pumps with a similarly coloured bag to balance out the light colours in this outfit, so when I saw this satchel on the Asos website, I knew it would be perfect. I love the scalloped detail on the top edge of the bag and the gold accents, which make it slightly differ to the stereotypical satchel. This bag is £30. Personally, I wouldn't pay this much for a bag that isn't real leather as there is no guarantee that it could withstand everyday wear and tear, but it is really a really unique twist on a classic accessory.

The cream, knitted jumper is £15 from H&M, which I think is a good price. Although, if you are a pastel fan, check out the jumper range in Primark as it features mint green and baby pink styles similar to the cream one featured. I think this jumper is a brilliant piece to have as it will go with virtually anything. Tucked into a skirt, worn over a dress or with shorts and also with jeans. Depending on the temperature outside, you can layer different tops with this jumper to ensure it is suitable for the weather outside.

I think I have a thing for animal and insect watches. The £85 price tag deters me, but I am in love with this watch. It blends beautifully with the gold accents in the satchel and the earthy colours featured. There's nothing more to say apart from: I love this watch.

I felt like this outfit was missing something. A pop of colour. I chose this Barry M Nail Paint in Red Wine. This deep shade of red blends well with the neutral tones in the look yet stands out simultaneously. I love Barry M polishes because they are amazing shiny, even in the absence of a top coat and at £2.99, what's not to love?! My only criticism is that the polish does have a tendency to chip very quickly.

Thanks for reading this week; I hoped you enjoyed the post!
What is your favourite item in this outfit?

 

woodland

It's still Winter, I know, but whilst 'online window shopping' I found a few bits and pieces that made me really excited about Spring. Woodland creatures feature on everything from clothes, to home ware and accessories.

1) This bracelet is absolutely beautiful. I love the earthy look, contrasted with the gold colour. I normally like to stack bracelets, but I feel that this piece would look gorgeously delicate on its own. It is from maxandchloe.com and is $14. I don't know if this company ship internationally but I'm sure you can find similar bracelets online.

 

2) This rabbit night light is the cutest thing. I actually bought this for my sister at Christmas from my favourite online shop, dotcomgiftshop. For £4.95, this light is so affordable and comes with batteries. As my sister has this, I know first-hand that this product is of a good quality. This light doesn't illuminate a room, but it creates a glow similar to a candle, yet safer.

 

3) I love this watch. Similar to the twig bracelet, this watch is gold coloured, simplistic and delicate. It can be found at John Lewis for £65. Although this is quite a lot for a watch, it is an everyday piece that would blend well with a range of different outfits. I love the intricate 'mesh' detailing on the strap and the beautiful burst of earth-tone colours emanating from the hummingbird central to the watch face.

 

4) This perfume is a personal favourite of mine. I love the crisp, floral scent which smells just like Spring. From Boots, the price of this scent ranges from £29.50-£63.50. The smaller, £29.50, bottle is amazing value for money if you are new to this perfume. You receive a little bottle with an extra tube of perfume to refill it. This version lasted me a year, although I used it sparingly!

 

5) I adore Paperchase because of their cutesy, themed, ranges. This woodland range is one of my favourites as it features adorable phone cases, scrapbooks and notepads. I love this notebook because of the busy, floral, design and the mix of bright and earthy colours. It was so difficult to pick one product from this range so I recommend that you check out the other woodland themed products! This book is £8 but you are most definitely paying for quality in Paperchase

 

6) Sorry, this lunchbox is also from dotcomgiftshop! I adore this shop as they are so reasonable but they stock amazing products. This box is the perfect size to fit in your handbag and the design is so vintage and pretty. Like the rabbit night light, this product is also £4.95. I own one of these boxes myself and I can tell you that the quality is great and the design on the top has lasted since summertime.