New YouTube channel and amazing socks!

This is just a quick post to tell you all about my new fashion YouTube Vlog account which for some annoying reason is boringly called: Lottie Jones ...

Anyway, on this channel I will be talking about my new purchases, videos of outfits and general chatter about all things fashion based :) here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQtrgnkNvph0daj0NvqoGA

The second thing this post is wittering on about is my amazing new socks that feature autumn winter colours and incredibly cute animals! 

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Summer Shopping Hauls

This summer I got a job, meaning I bought clothes, shoes and then more clothes again...

Okay, I admit it, I'm a shopaholic, but then who isn't if they have money to spend and a love of fashion! 

Today I simply wanted to share with you a few of my summer purchases which luckily came together to create a rather nice outfit! 

Favourite perfume at the mo!

Hat from Croatia, top= Primark, skirt= H&M, Collar= Dorothy Perkins, loafers= Primark, stripey top= Primark

Outfit of today #2

Today I felt like blogging but had no idea what to post so I though 'hey I like what I'm wearing' and so thought I'd share it with you! 

For this outfit I paired a blazer, shirt and denim jean shorts to create a smart casual look. The colours I have chosen also give a summery feel to my look without being too formal. I also added my bronze/gold elephant necklace from Accessorise to add a bit of bling!  

Sorry about my major posing in this photograph, however I think the background and filter I used in Instagram helps to give the overall photograph a calm sophisticated look. 

Please comment on your thoughts about my look and what you yourself are wearing this summer! 

A Healthier start from a healthier breakfast

As we all know 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. Many people skip breakfast but I personally start to feel quite unwell without it and don't feel I can make it through to lunchtime! 

Although I'm quite into being fit and healthy, I am not one to put off a slice of cake every so often or just eat fruit everyday for breakfast. 

This morning I indulged in some soda bread toast (which is yeast free, so reduces bloating), providing energetic carbohydrates and just tasting damn tasty! However, this toast had a beneficial twist provided by my new favourite Manuka Honey and the unusual Almond butter (similar to peanut butter). 

Lots of supermarkets and health food stores provide alternatives to the average spreads, usually filled with large quantities of sugar. However, the two spreads I had this morning both contain healthy aids for your body. 

Almond Butter has a large amount of benefits. 

It can help  lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals, provide good brain function and can reduce heart attack risk. The phosphorus in almonds also help to build stronger bones and teeth. 

Manuka Honey can be bad for you in large quantities because of the sugar it contains but nevertheless it can help reduce bloating and it's antiviral properties can also help when you detect the first signs of a cold. 

So take it from me, breakfast can be both health beneficial and delicious without tasting bland and boring! 

Autumn/Winter 2013 fashion

It feels like summer has only just begun but already the autumn/winter collections have sprung their way onto the catwalks and into the August issues of the fashion magazines. I ask myself whether its too early to embrace autumn weather gear when the sun has only just started to shine in Great Britain, but I suppose it's better to be safe (and early) than sorry when it comes to fashion. 

This season I really like quite a lot of the trends. However, because there is so much fabric to choose from, I have decided to pick three highlights from the autumn/winter 2013 catwalk shows. 

First up, (drumroll please) is my favourite style this season: the tailor made suit style. 

Some may find this style too businessy (is that a real word?) and corporate, but I say, "release the bow ties in all their Doctor Who glory!" (You now know my secret obsession!)

This look features shirts buttoned up to the neck and long line blazers with classic pinstripes which can also be intertwined with the checked style, also from this season's catwalk, by countrifying it up with a tweed blazer. 

This picture of a piece from Moschino's A/W 13 collection combines the tailored trend (alongside a bow tie!) with the more anarchistic punky tartan style also featured on this season's catwalk. 

As mentioned above, the punk season has been released back into the wild world of fashion, giving new punk bands a chance to become more popular and discoverable in society. The catwalk was taken over by chained boots from Chanel, graphic tees at Versace and lots of shiny black leather. 

A particular favourite piece of mine from the catwalk this season in the punk style was by Aquilano Rimondi, who created an Alice in Wonderland style dress, featuring embellished suits (I.e. hearts, clubs, spades and diamonds) from a pack of cards on the shoulders. 

And finally, the last pieces I would like to share with you are the boots from Kurt Geiger, which not only look amazing, but are wearable and practicle for the Autumn/Winter season too! 

Outfit of today

Today I paired a denim shirt ('borrowed' from my mum's wardrobe!) with some burgundy red Aztec print leggings. I wore brogues to make the outfit more stylish as opposed to a pair of trainers. 

I would also wear a gold/bronze necklace to make the outfit more glitzy and fun!

Check it out on my Instagram: @lottiesfashionlove

Excuse my fashion magazines on the floor!