A Casual Outfit for under $100

Hello fabulous! So for today's blog post I have done a part two, to Tuesday's blog post. This as you can see, is an idea for a complete, casual outfit for under $100! How awesome is that! Enjoy..

Casual Outfit for under $100 by msholly 

Topshop crop top / Letterman jacket / Brown skirt / Ollio ballet shoes / Forever 21 bow hair clip

A Casual Outfit for Under $50

Ok, so I know that when it comes to clothes, they add up and fast!!! I'll be in a store or online and then when I see the total of my items I'm in shock, because it's soo much. I thought that it would be helpful if I did a blog post on how to score a really chic outfit for under $50.00. So this may not be including all the accessories, and outwear, but just the basics! Here we go.

A Casual Outfit for Under $50 by msholly

Transparent t shirt / Red blazer / Floral print legging

What I Wore This Week

Here are 3 of the looks that I wore this week. Two of them actually involve cropped tops, which seems like a crazy thing to wear in the Winter, but if you pair them with the right pieces, they can absolutely work! 

White Blouse Forever 21
Cropped Sweater Topshop
Jeans Forever 21
Boots Topshop
Watch Michael Kors

Leather Jacket Thrift
Cropped Polo Topshop
Pants Topshop
Boots Topshop
Watch Michael Kors

Sweater Topshop
Pants River Island
Boots Topshop
Watch Michael Kors

Top 5: Classic Designer Bags

If you could have absolutely any designer handbag, which one would yo choose? Would you go for the season's hottest must-have, or would you choose a classic handbag that will never go out of style? Well if you would go for the latter option, here is a list of the top 5 classic designer bags.

1. Celine Luggage Mini

2. Hermes Birkin

3. Chanel 2.5

4. Louis Vuitton Speed 30

5. Mulberry Bayswater

Out of these 5, which bag would you prefer to own?

Midi Skirt 3 Ways

Hi ya! If there is one item I really want to incorporate into my wardrobe this spring it has to be the voluminous midi skirt!! Here I have put together a quick look book of 3 variations on how to wear this statement piece. Hopefully this post will inspire you to wear this item different ways or maybe it will persuade you to bring one into your closet ASAP!! 

Enjoy!!

Midi Skirt 3 Ways by msholly on polyvore.com

Behind The Brand: Mulberry

Today's post is going to be a brand focus on one of my all time favourite British luxury brands Mulberry.

• Mulberry was established in 1971 by a gentleman called, Roger Saul
• Mulberry is known for being quintessentially British, it celebrates British character and style by designing pieces that can be layered to suit the changing UK weather, as well as, using classic British silhouettes, such as the trench, duffel and pea coat, this brands style is the perfect balance of practical and intricate beauty
• Mulberry is also known for it's exquisite luxury leather goods
• Mulberry is without a head designer (as far as we know), ever since Emma Hill left last season, but Mulberry has been creating major hype for tomorrow at 1pm GMT when they'll reveal their secret

For more information on this brand and for tomorrows big reveal check out their website, while you're there maybe take some time to admire the delectable, designer handbags and small leather goods that they have to offer, I admit I'm saving up  to buy a Willow bag! 

I hope you're enjoying London Fashion Week and all it's fabulousness. Seriously, I live for the engaging, energy that comes with fashion week, it's just so great! 

What designer are you most excited to see this LFW? If you could be invited to sit front row at any show, which one would it be? 

Have a great rest of your long weekend!

What to Wear Where: Valentines Day

Tis the month of love, and tomorrow is indeed Valentines Day. Great for the people who are loved up, sad for the ones who wish they were loved up, and, well just another day for the people who are single and hella proud of it. 

So depending on which of the above categories you fall into here is an inspired outfit that you can wear. Enjoy!

Valentines Day Inspired Looks by msholly on polyvore.com

Which RomCom would you rather watch on the 14th, The Notebook, Valentines Day, Pretty Women or  Crazy Stupid Love? And Which outfit would you most likely want to wear?

Fashion Terms Part 1

When it comes to fashion there are soo many different terms for clothes, jobs, trends, etc. and with new slang being invented each season it can be hard to keep up.

Here is a short list of some fashion terminology to get you started:

1. Ready-to-Wear (RTW)- The opposite of haute couture. Ready-to-wear is not made to measure, these collections are just purchased off the racks.

2. Haute Couture- Translates to "high sewing" in French. It refers to the creation of custom-made, hand-crafted garments.

3. Vintage- Old-fashioned or secondhand clothing, this can be applied to anything from Victorian-era dresses to a 1980 concert tee.

4. Monochrome- Using different shades and tints of one colour.

5. A-line- Fitted at the top (i.e. a shirt tighter at the shoulders, or a skirt tighter at the waist), and flares out at the bottom.

Hope this mini little dictionary has helped, I will occasionally add on to this so keep an eye out! Have a really great rest of the week!

You Wore It Better: NYFW A/W 2014 Street Style

This edition of You Wore It Better is inspired by street style spotted during NYFW A/W 2014. Since I'm not attending this fashion week doesn't mean I can't dress like I'm there, right?! So hopefully if you're feeling a little left out as well, this outfit will inspire you to dress like you were walking the streets of New York and attending all the fabulous shows.

Inspired look:

Photo credit to IMAXTREE

How to achieve the look:

What have your favourite bits been from NYFW thus far? Are you planning on purchasing anything from Peter Pilotto's collection for Target tomorrow?

Must Have Staples For Every Wardrobe

Over the last few years I have noticed a pattern when it comes to my wardrobe. At the end of the summer I tend to clean out my closet of the past years clothes. These clothes are the ones that no longer fit, have stains that cannot be removed, holes that cannot be mended or have faded in colour because I have worn them to death. This is both an exciting and sad time for me, exciting because it means making room for new pieces, but sad because, when you love clothes as much as I do, it can be hard to part ways. But every year I notice that there are the same staples that stay in my closet, these articles of clothing are timeless, classic, and must-haves for everyones wardrobe.

1. The Blazer

Black, navy, white, blush, tailored, boyfriend, school boy the colour and style possibilities are endless, find one or ten that you love because blazers can take simple outfits to the next level of chic.

2. White Blouse

A white blouse is a staple simply because you can pair it with absolutely anything, there are so many different styles as well so you're sure to find the perfect one for you.

3. Little Black Dress (LBD)

A little black dress is so versatile, you can dress it up, or make it casual, and easily take it from day to night, this is the perfect dress because they can be found in so many beautiful silhouettes, cuts, and fabrics so there will definitely be a lbd for you.
4. Navy Knit Jumper

A navy knit jumper is great because navy is such a classic colour and goes with almost everything, also when have sweaters ever not been in style, they're a necessity,
 basic colour+essential item=staple piece. (I love fashion math.)

5. Skinny Jean (In a dark wash or black)

The thing with skinny jeans are, that with the dark washes they can look more polished and pass for a more sophisticated look depending on what you pair them with, and if you're saying, 'But I don't look good in a skinny jean', don't worry, go for the slimmest cut of denim that best suits you and purchase it in a darker wash.


If you have any of these pieces in your wardrobe,  than hey, look at you being all practical and having your closet all set for life. An important thing to remember when going to buy a staple piece, is that since you'll be keeping and wearing it forever it's completely ok to spend a little more on it than usual, it will be an investment piece, just think about the cost/wear equation and you're set!(more fashion math for you)

Do you have any of these staple pieces in your closet? What else classifies as a staple piece for you?

Happy Fashion Week!!!

Pick of The Week ft. Zara.com

Here are my picks from zara.com this week:

Urban Art Dress $59.90

Printed Dress $69.90

Cropped T-Shirt $19.90

5 Pocket Printed Trousers $49.90

Printed Neoprene Bomber Jacket $79.90

Printed Top With Frills $59.90

Long Sleeve Sweater $39.00

Leather Bucket Bag With Tassels $129.00

What do you fancy off of Zara's new arrivals? Do you agree with any of my picks?

February 2014 Style Goal

Happy February, the month of love, the month of Autumn/Winter Fashion Weeks, the shortest month of the year and a new month means a new style goal. I hope you had fun with January 2014's style goal, it's just a great way to expand your fashion and styling boundaries. 

This month's style goal is going to be mixing prints. This is definitely something I aim to be fearless at, and maybe this will be the month that I will be. There are some tips to mixing prints, like picking prints that are of similar size, and share a similar colour, but don't worry if that still doesn't make you feel 100% confident to wear this trend. Luckily, this is the month that Peter Pilotto's collaboration with Target arrives! This collection will make for easy pairing of prints and you'll get bonus styling points for the incredible structure and detailing that comes with the garments. 

Peter Pilotto for Target will launch February 9, 2014  at select Target stores and globally at net-a-porter.com. 

I wish you a huge amount of success this month with this style goal and with anything else important happening for you! What are your thoughts on the collaboration?