New Discoveries

As a fashion student I am constantly buying new clothes (its an addiction...) and I find that after searching through all the stores I can think of, I don't always find what I'm looking for. Many times I have found myself searching for a dress but just can't seem to find that perfect item no matter how many clothing apps and stores I hunt through - sometimes you just need to cast the net a little wider!

I thought I would do something different and give you an insight into some of my new discoveries in terms of clothing companies/websites which may be useful for finding outfits in the lead up to Christmas. I always love finding new companies as they offer something fresh and unique that perhaps not as many people will already have!

1. Want Her Wardrobe (click for website)

Brand new, launching in August 2014, this online fashion brand offers fresh, trend-led clothing but still at an affordable price (win-win!). I first followed this brand on Instagram and loved the items they were uploading on a daily basis. This is a great way to discover new fashion brands and keep up-to-date with their latest products! In particular, I found that the selection of dresses and clothing were quite unique and I hadn't really seen anything too similar around the high-street and other retail stores which is great for finding something that really stands out! 

Below you can see an item I have recently purchased and some of my favourite picks from their website... 

Want Her Wardrobe
'Talitha Dress'

Left to Right: Evie Two Piece, Kendall Jumpsuit & Chanel Dress
All from Want Her Wardrobe

2. Verity Anne Clothing (click for website)

VerityAnne is a fashion boutique based in Hertfordshire offering on-trend clothing made with materials hand-picked from across the UK. I also discovered this brand over Instagram and loved how original and different their pieces were. As everything is hand-made to your size and materials are hand-picked, they are often very unique and interesting compared to typical high-street stores. In summer I purchased a hand-made two piece that I instantly fell in love with, impressed by the quality of the clothing but also the affordable price tag!

Below is my purchase and some of my favourite items at the moment...

VerityAnne Two Piece

Left to Right: Bethany Plunge Dress & Brittany Skirt

I hope this has provided you with some new inspiration!

My Internet Favourites

If your anything like me, you won't be able to resist the temptation of internet shopping. I'm constantly scrolling through clothes websites looking for my next purchase and when I find a new company/website I love, it's even harder for me to resist!! So today I want to share a few of my favourite clothes websites, and hopefully introduce you to companies/websites that you might not know of already. 

Monki

During a trip to London I visited the store 'Monki' where I bought a few items that I am still in love with. In the last few months I decided to try and find a store nearby, and ended up discovering their website, which I am now obsessed with! 

Monki is part of the Hennes & Mauritz Group which is made up of 6 different independant brands - H&M, Monki and many more. But this brand, in my opinion, is more innovative and quirky which is why I prefer it to what H&M offers. The stores themselves all tell a different story, and provide a unique shopping experience (as seen in the photo below).

Monki store (taken from Monki.com)

You can access their website by clicking here - I would definitely encourage you to take a quick look! Items I have previously purchased can be seen below!

Crop Top and Bag both from Monki

This crop top was perfect for taking on holiday and I love the slogan on the front. The bag is small and flat with two zip compartments so was very handy for taking out with me on holiday and at home!

Monki Crop Top

This was my first purchase from the Monki store in London. I love the pattern and the cute pocket - perfect for wearing through the day or dressed up for a night time look. 

If you like the look of this brand I would also recommend 'Cheap Monday' which is another brand within the Hennes & Mauritz group. They do have a website which can be found here. Also, they have collections available on Asos (click here) and Urban Outfitters (click here).

Daisy Street

Daisy Street is a women's clothing website mainly selling high street clothes at relatively cheap prices. I would say it's similar to the likes of Missguided and boohoo, so if you like these kind of sites I would take a look. I've bought a few items from here including a crop top and an item of jewellery. The only thing I noticed is that the delivery can take a while but overall I would recommend it! (Click here).

Crop Top and Gold Chain both from Daisy Street

Obey

Obey clothing is a clothing company originally founded as a skater clothing brand in New York city. However, it has become increasingly popular and I've spotted it being worn a lot lately. I love the laid back look of their clothes - perfect for day looks or casual weekend looks that are a little more quirky and interesting.  

Cheetah Front Throwback Fleece
£60

This slogan jumper with the cheetah print is one of my favourite items and can be found on their UK website by clicking here.

Hope this has given you some inspiration for some new clothing!

Julia

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