Summer is beginning to draw to a close and me and Charlotte have been eagerly awaiting this change of season. What's not to love about Autumn/Winter? Halloween, bonfire night, Christmas films, cranberry smokey eyes and dark lips... the list goes on!

So inspired by the dropping temperature I decided to experiment with layering outerwear pieces in neutral shades to switch up my usual leather jacket option. This textured cocoon biker coat was from Topshop a while back and adds sophistication to any look and to be honest this outfit needed just a touch to pull back from being full on Taylor Momsen...

My top is a UNIF dupe from Aliexpress.com, really worth a trawl through for bargains as my necklaces are both from the same site and were unbelievably inexpensive. I am wearing a Primark black bodycon skirt underneath the vest by the way, my mother asked the same question.

Here's to the start of all things Autumn!

Dress: Handmade, Boots: Matalan? Shirt: New look, Necklace: Miss Selfridge, Bag: Cynthia Rowley, Watch: Ali express, Bralet: H&M

I have never been good at sewing, maybe it's because I always attempt something ridiculously complicated *throwback to the 3D structured telephone bag which now lies half stitched in my wardrobe* However, I had been looking for a casual summer dress for hot days so I decided to attack a Primark maxi skirt with a pair of nail scissors and ended up with this dress which I knotted at the back. Whilst my sewing is very amateur I feel like the rough edges work well over this caged back bralet from H&M and give the look a grunge feel.

The Miss Selfridge chain collar was overdue for a rotation in the cycle of statement necklaces adds bit of drama. I tied a shirt round my waist because you never know what the weather will do!

Finally I resurrected these extremely battered boots from Matalan which have practically no soles left and plenty of holes but they are the comfiest shoes I own so worth looking rocking the whole homeless-chic look for.

I have seen a lot of blogger bucket lists of action packed summers, yet in all honestly my greatest achievement has been mastering the Sims 2 open for business expansion pack and finishing The killing series four in 48 hours... I love doing nothing :)

Hope you're enjoying a relaxed summer x

Vest: Topshop Bandeau: New Look Shorts: Vintage Harley Davidson Cycling shorts: Topshop Boots: Topshop Necklace: Aliexpress Sunglasses: Forever 21 Watch: Casio

Summer seems to have finally arrived and that calls for a BBQ. Charlotte and I had a really good night and intended to take photos of the food to post, however it looked a bit burnt and rather unappealing, although it still tasted great! 

I made the most of the heat with this grunge inspired outfit as I was desperate to wear my new shorts. I did try wearing them without the cycling shorts and lets just say, they brought about unwanted attention, ahem.

I was really jealous of Charlotte's bronze smokey eye and winged liner which was on point I must say, the heat always makes me really lazy when it comes to makeup so I find myself reaching for bright lipsticks more often. Last night I decided to dig out MAC Pink Nouveau after seeing Desi Perkins makeup tutorial.

Hope you're all loving the heat!

- Grace