CANDY STRIPES

I used to be a dress, jumper and tights sort of girl (or so I remember to be). However I have been struggling to find weather-appropriate dresses of late and instead choose to adorn my legs with an assortment of prints that I swear draw bemused looks from some people on public transport. 

Navy Coat with Fur Hood from my Japanese travels; ASOS Candy Stripe Jeans; Topshop Boots

These candy-striped jeans made me feel like a clown, in a good way. Jester, was the word my boyfriend used. I personally quite like how it seems to make winter dressing a little more fun even though I probably was shivering and drained from my efforts to not turn into an icypole. Plus points for a refreshing shade of lavender! 

p.s. I am evidently LOVING ASOS's variety of printed jeans at the moment (my floral ones made an appearance here and here).They honestly do fit pretty well, are considerably comfortable AND definitely super affordable! Warning: one is never enough! 

How are you guys keeping warm this winter? x

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Florals on Jeans

I have realised that each time I get something new (like my Evil Twin Furry Knit), I wear it to death like it is the only thing I have in my wardrobe to throw on myself. This also happens with colours - maroon, cream, navy and at the moment, yellow. But my biggest obsession in the last four months or so has been the printed pant. Yes, I have gone on a fair bit about them, and in particular, a recent ASOS purchase - a lovely (somewhat) mirrored floral print, on a pair of jeans.

 ASOS Jeans; Sportsgirl Tee; Forever 21 Knit; Urge Boots via The Iconic

Let me put it out there: I am not a 'jeans person'. The last time jeans qualified as a staple in my wardrobe was a good 6 years ago. You should see the shock on my closest friends' faces each (rare) instance I rock up in a pair of jeans. But I love these ones. LOVE. The amazing print, the stretch, and the all-round comfort of these jeans. Here I have teamed them with double cream knits (yes it was a cold and wet day), and casual flat ankle boots thanks to a little instagram competition held by Urge and The Iconic! They're a little grungy and a little more 'masculine', but think I'm getting the hang of balancing it out with floral prints, such as these jeans as well as girly dresses. Check out the above outfit links for items still currently stocked.

Also I visited Spotlight earlier today and got some embroidery thread in beautiful colours (as seen on my Instagram: @nicoletj). Hope to share my (hopefully successful) DIY attempt shortly! Happy Weekend! 

p.s. Tumblr is undergoing a little layout change, so stay tuned while I start to move some old posts over to this current site!

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RAZZLE DAZZLE

Jordan Jeans in Blur Check, courtesy of Motel Rocks; Review Sheer Blouse; Tony Bianco Booties; ASOS Sequin Clutch

I have officially developed an increasingly unhealthy obsession with printed pants. These ones literally sent my heart racing the second I tore open the package and laid eyes on them! Motel Rocks takes a youthful and vibrant approach to their designs and this electrifying print in a combination of bright pink, green, blue and yellow certainly pushes all the right buttons. For me at least. Admittedly I probably wouldn't have been game enough to wear this a couple years back, but right now seems like the most exciting piece of clothing I own!

Paired it with my equally striking sequin clutch for a print clash to amp up the razzle dazzle factor, but kept the rest of my outfit simple with blacks. 

These Jordan Jeans come in a variety of prints, and are honestly, ridiculously comfortable. This particular print will be released in stores within the next couple of weeks! Be the first ones to check them out over at The Iconic, or hunt down your nearest David Jones and Glue stores to try them on for yourselves!

Challenge: To style these pants in a whole new light on my next wear.

Many thanks to Karina and Motel Rocks for organising this little package.